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Label | Svart Records – SVART299CD |
Format | CD, Album |
Barcode | 6430077096691 |
Country | Finland |
Released | 11 Mar 2022 |
Genre | Electronic, Rock |
Style | Doom Metal, Drone, Dark Ambient |
Messa's rising trajectory hits the stratosphere on their immense album 'Close'. With this album, the band draws the listener further into spellbinding textures and immersive dynamics. Described as "Stevie Nicks fronting Black Sabbath", singer Sara's colossal voice omnipotently carries the listener on an emotional rollercoaster ride where the sonic cauldron of Iommi-like guitar gives way to Arabian oudh and progressive solos in a style clash that well befits Messa's incendiary reputation. Referencing bands like Dead Can Dance, Swans and Om, Messa have created an album where song, experience and atmosphere are focused into a crystalline modus where high art flawlessly embraces good old fashioned riff-worship.
1 | Suspended | 7:16 |
2 | Dark Horse | 7:29 |
3 | Orphalese | 7:08 |
4 | Rubedo | 6:41 |
5 | Hollow | 1:20 |
6 | Pilgrim | 9:26 |
7 | 0=2 | 10:30 |
8 | If You Want Her To Be Taken | 6:08 |
9 | Leffotrak | 0:45 |
10 | Serving Him | 8:03 |
Bass, Bass [8-Strings Bass], Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Synth, Dulcimer – Marco
Drums, Percussion [Percussions], Vocals [Screams] – Rocco
Graphic Design – Marco
Graphic Design – Sara
Guest [Special Guest], Duduk, Saxophone – Giorgio Trombino
Guitar, Slide Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar [12-Strings Guitar], Oud, Mandolin, Vocals, Synthesizer [Moog Bass], Electric Piano [Rhodes Piano], Synth, Percussion – Alberto
Mastered By – Matt Bordin
Mastered By – Maurizio 'Icio' Baggio
Photography By [Photos By] – Federico Floriani
Photography By [Photos By] – Francesco Reffo
Recorded By, Mixed By – Maurizio 'Icio' Baggio
Songwriter [All Songs Were Written By], Arranged By – Messa
Vocals, Lyrics By, Percussion – Sara
Drums, Percussion [Percussions], Vocals [Screams] – Rocco
Graphic Design – Marco
Graphic Design – Sara
Guest [Special Guest], Duduk, Saxophone – Giorgio Trombino
Guitar, Slide Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar [12-Strings Guitar], Oud, Mandolin, Vocals, Synthesizer [Moog Bass], Electric Piano [Rhodes Piano], Synth, Percussion – Alberto
Mastered By – Matt Bordin
Mastered By – Maurizio 'Icio' Baggio
Photography By [Photos By] – Federico Floriani
Photography By [Photos By] – Francesco Reffo
Recorded By, Mixed By – Maurizio 'Icio' Baggio
Songwriter [All Songs Were Written By], Arranged By – Messa
Vocals, Lyrics By, Percussion – Sara
Issued in a 4-panel Digipak with clear tray. Includes an 24-page booklet (glued to the left panel).
[Booklet
Recorded between April and May 2021.
Instruments recorded at Inside Outside Studio in Volpago del Montello (TV). Vocals recorded at La Distilleria in Bassano del Grappa (TV).
[Booklet
Recorded between April and May 2021.
Instruments recorded at Inside Outside Studio in Volpago del Montello (TV). Vocals recorded at La Distilleria in Bassano del Grappa (TV).
Barcode (Sticker on shrink wrap) – 6 430077 096691
Barcode (Scanned, EAN-13) – 6430077096691
Matrix / Runout – 264817 PO-18159
Other (Laser beam recorder code, outer ring) – LBR DF01
Other (Laser beam recorder code, mould) – DFM05
Barcode (Scanned, EAN-13) – 6430077096691
Matrix / Runout – 264817 PO-18159
Other (Laser beam recorder code, outer ring) – LBR DF01
Other (Laser beam recorder code, mould) – DFM05