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Empros is the fourth LP from the Chicago-based post-metallers, and sees the band at their heaviest yet. With rhythm section dynamics that wouldn’t sound out of place on an industrial album and chugging black metal-esque guitar lines, Russian Circles sound more abrasive than ever, exemplified by opener, ‘309’ . It’s not all doom and gloom though, as the introspective Schiphol recalls early ASIWYFA at their most mellow. Surprising versatility is on display throughout Empros despite the gargantuan guitar sound and often overwhelming density of riffs, making it hard at times to believe this is only a three-piece. Russian Circles have released their best album yet, and quite possibly one of the best instrumental albums in recent memory. Stevie Lennox
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KEY TRACKS: ‘PRAISE BE TO MAN’, ‘SCHIPHOL’.
FOR FANS OF: PELICAN, NEUROSIS, RED SPAROWES.
