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Aeon Sable
Aequinoctium
Afmusic
From their
first work, “Per Aspera Ad Astra”, Aeon Sable has set high
standards. Their last release, “Aequinoctium” is no exception. It
sounds very good, the production work is excellent. This time, the
band has chosen to keep the same direction, but digs deeper in their
hard rock and psychedelic influences, as shows the fantastic title
track “…Aequinoctium” with its Arabic mysterious guitars. It is
impossible not to think of Sisters of Mercy, Nephilim and other
classics, influences are still clear and accepted. “Tenfifteen”
is a dancefloor hit with its clear drum sound, catchy hooks and new
wavish synths. But the main force of “Aequinoctium” is beyond a
doubt the long epic tracks coming in the second part of the disc.
Aeon Sable knows how to take their time to settle an atmosphere, with
very down tempo songs. “Secret Flowers” offers passion and drama,
and roaring heavy guitars at the end: it is an instant classic. This
is a beautiful song, my favorite of this release by far. “Long
Road” is like a ballad filled with nostalgia and rock guitars,
scented with the Aeon Sable touch. The album concludes with another
epic track: “Drawing Circles Square”and its desperate ending:
vocals are filled with emotion.
This EP gives a more organic feeling than their previous works, and it makes
it emotionally deeper. If you have liked the band’s previous works,
you will love this one. With Aeon Sable things get better and better.
Guillaume Renard
