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"Prokopton" is the second full length studio album from French Melodic Death Metal band Aephanemer, released March 22nd, 2019 on the Primeval Records label.
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Even extending past the songs, the record oozes quality (just look at that Nik Sundin art). Rhythm guitarist Marion Bascoul helms the mic, and does so with a unique blend of unconventional accent, controlled temper, and that distinctive timbre that female growls tend to have. Her subtle cadence shifts from verse to verse add essential variation to a less rangy delivery that might have felt rote without it. When she dips into her cleans on “Snowblind,” the sophistication and quality add depth to what is otherwise Prokopton‘s only less-than-legendary track. The Dan Swanö mix sounds gorgeous, working in Mickaël Bonnevialle’s drums in impactful ways and giving the overall production an unsynthesized beauty that melodeath often lacks. However, Lucie Woaye Hune’s bass needs more plump, squeezed out by an unforgiving master and the galaxy of layers fighting for air beneath it.
Aephanemer‘s second record would begin their trek toward eventual stardom, but you know what? The sound is fresh. The execution is impeccable. Screw the eventual. Prokopton put Aephanemer in that conversation right this minute.
Reviewed by Dr. Wvrm for angrymetalguy.com.
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