Let It Flow - The Momentary Touches To The Depths
(Hammer Muzik) When an album can connect with the listener on a deeply emotional level, the artists who created it can be confident in their true success as musicians. Regardless of the weight of an album's commercial impact, attention from the press or the name recognition of a group, it goes without saying that any album that can be looked upon as an outstanding artistic achievement in its own right should be afforded sufficient accolades. The Momentary Touches To The Depths is one of those records indeed. Dedicated to guitarist and founding member, the late Süleyman Pamuk, this debut is a masterpiece of textural affectivity, exploring progressive magnetism, while offering a bountiful array of adventuresome melody.
An album that listeners can delve into in profound fashion, the hauntingly beautiful passages of this record convey the musicians' heart-felt passion toward their craft. The doomy, gothic elements displayed during "Mourning" resonate with a vibrant potency, as vocalist Sinem Deðer emits a palpably woebegone dormancy. Distant, crying guitar reverberations collide head-on with a monumental chorus on this cut as Let It Flow exude ethereal musical perceptions and vast sonic landscapes in effortless fashion.
The distant, taciturn distress of the album's title track highlights the group's exceptional arrangement capabilities, while jangling, soothing sounds of "Desire's Lost" betray a distinct Pink Floyd style that is markedly propitious. Being that Let It Flow ardently observes dynamics, such instances result in an extremely cohesive listen. One listen to the introspective "Deadly Silence" or the ubiquitously enticing "Stuck", which features a very intriguing vocal interplay, should provide ample evidence of the commendable virtuosity of this group for most followers of this particular style.
Rarely does a debut make such an instant connection with listeners, and for this reason, The Momentary Touches To The Depths should be hailed as a benchmark achievement for this Turkish outfit. For those who revel in deeply emotive, highly atmospheric sounds with a strong sense of melody and spirit, this record is highly recommended.
By Erin Fox
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