Yob are streaming their brand new album Atma as an exclusive first listen at NPR.org. Listen HERE.
“With just five songs stretched over 55 minutes, YOB has never been a band to shy away from length. The trio builds on often slow, powerful riffs that go fathoms deep, repeating them like metallic mantras. And as strong as 2009′s The Great Cessation was, the atmospheric production took away some of that power. The sound on Atma pushes raw dynamics to the front like early records by Cathedral or Sleep, unleashing YOB’s full potential. “Before We Dreamed of Two” is a great example of this, with a rich, round center that allows discordant deviation from the mighty riff. When guest vocalist Scott Kelley (Neurosis) trades verses on the 16-minute track, his gruff howl and whispered croak is the perfect complement to Scheidt’s enigmatic wail, and then absolutely inspired when their voices meet towards the end” — Lars Gotrich / NPR.org.
Tags: Atma, doom, First Listen, Lars Gotrich, mike scheidt, profound lore, yob
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