Din Brad - Dor - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Auryns approach the Quartets, which are some of the most complex Brahms ever wrote, with an entirely open mind. The four musicians playing most expressively, without ever drifting off into that thick, vibrato-dripping sound which serves many a far more famous quartet formation as a surrogate for true passion. The Auryn Quartet's Brahms sounds lean and yet sensual; the tempi are prompt and flexible. A highly successful recording which was also recorded in a first-class way (as we have become used to from the ambitious Tacet tag)Inch

Negura Bunget - Maiastru Sfetnic [COMPACT DISCS] Digipack Packaging, Reissue date 06/08/2010

With their sophomore full-length, InchHarInch, Romania's Dordeduh have created a rare and unique metal record that defies easy categorisation, pushes boundaries, and offers something new and previously unheard. Guitarists and founders Edmond InchHupogrammosInch Karban and Sol Faur aka Cristian Popescu were expected to deliver an album oscillating in the musical space between dark folk and black metal. And, while they did indeed draw from those sources, they also fearlessly incorporated electronic, gothic, rock, psychedelic, prog, and even pop elements without prejudice. It is not the first time that Hupogrammos and Sol Faur have been involved in creating an iconic album. Both had leading roles in composing of NEGURA' BUNGET's masterpiece InchOmInch, which essentially put Romania onto the map of heavy music. After splitting, the duo from the city of Timisoara founded Dordeduh and delighted critics and fans alike with the EP InchValea omuluiInch (2010) and debut full-length InchDar de duhInch (2012). Beyond the obvious point of lyrics in the musical Romanian language, the native element also hides in Dordeduh's melodies and rhythms as well as in subtle touches of traditional instrumentation. Dordeduh entrusted mixing and mastering to celebrated producer Jens Bogren, renowned for his singular approach and impact on the work of major artists including OPETH, DIMMU BORGIR, KATATONIA, MOONSPELL, DEVIN TOWNSEND, and IHSAHN. The Swede proved to be an excellent choice, and he brought this dark diamond to perfect brilliance. InchHarInch is a milestone - and not just for Romanian metal. Dordeduh have taken an artistic quantum leap that promises to be recognized as one of the finest metal albums of the year.