Ufomammut - Hidden

2024-05-17 07:00:47

Since drummer Levre joined, it appears UFO mammoths to expertise one other spring. The Italians launched considered one of their greatest albums two years in the past with “Fenice” and have been extra inventive than ever since then. The most recent hit ought to be considerably heavier and extra intense, with out fully abandoning the psychedelic insanity. That is precisely what’s achieved with the loopy, large one in the very best sense of the phrase „Hidden“ in any respect ranges.

It begins with an outdated pal: “Crookhead” was launched final fall on the EP of the identical identify and is spectacular as a large ten-minute monitor. Ufomammut brings out all of the qualities right here, which appear even stronger within the context of the whole album. The huge, leaden heaviness, the oppressive drone influence and the psychedelic, barely trippy interludes are notably good. The final intensifies the delicate, ominous bouncer “Soullost”. The Italians initially sneak quietly via emotional depths earlier than the massive finale dismantles every part.

Typically, this lengthy participant is more and more changing into an enormous showcase for Ufomammut, who’ve hardly ever sounded so centered and but so playful. The preliminary, barely muted alarm sign of “Mausoleum” does little to arrange for a colossal wall. Biting doom and sludge, barely considerate interludes and brutal heaviness torpedo all senses on the similar time. “Kismet” additionally masters this, accompanied by spacey undertones. Do refined sci-fi melodies even creep in? This impression is rapidly corrected as all controls are turned to eleven whereas the distortion escalates with growing enthusiasm.

Truly, Ufomammut have not modified that a lot, however this slight variation works splendidly for them. In truth, “Hidden” is louder and extra voluminous, goes extra straight ahead and is usually overwhelming, however on the similar time doesn’t forego acquainted qualities. For the Italians it’s the subsequent excellent album in a row, a assured continuation of the earlier path with excessive leisure worth. Even after greater than 1 / 4 of a century, the trio stays frighteningly robust.

Score: 9/10

Obtainable from: Could 17, 2024
Obtainable by way of: Neurot Recordings / Supernatural Cat

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