CULT OF LUNA — The Beyond (review)

CULT OF LUNA — The Beyond album cover Album · 2003 · Atmospheric Sludge Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
2.5/5 ·
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5/10

An Average Transitional Album.

Swedish Sludge Metal band Cult Of Luna release their second album, “The Beyond”, in 2003, two years after the band’s debut. Little however seems to have blossomed quality-wise: the band’s style hasn’t changed its ways, but some influences, such as Post-Hardcore and Metalcore, are a little less felt. Also a better production, and a greater focus on arranging the songs more ambitiously, are clearly a top priority. “the Beyond” is overall a step forward towards a more mature and developed sound (which will be acquired with 2004’s “Salvation”), as the band clearly goes towards a more Progressive-related sound, with longer songs, greater relevance to slower moments, and interesting electronic/ambient sounds. The step forward is admirable and unquestionable, but the album itself lacks a lot of memorable material, furthermore, it drags on for an inappropriately long time (almost 75 minutes), and the sense of boredom might catch up on the listener more than a few times throughout.
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