Moving toward a streamlined sound may put off listeners looking for the elaborate Orbit Culture fantasy. By the time Karlsson and Richard Hansson blast into the breakdown, the recruitment process is complete Shaman carved into our minds. A subtle choral section seeks to indoctrinate us. “ The totem figure speaks the truth” come the fanatic growls of Karlsson from the corner of the cave. This ritual continues well into ‘Carvings’. Ritualistic growls nestle themselves in hummingbird drums and a metallic chug deemed to prick the ears of any Trivium fan. ‘Flight Of The Fireflies’’ guitars buzz like the wings of its namesake. The laser focus of moving into the live arena means there are few frills but Shaman is not devoid of thrills. Shaman is clean and sharp in its execution. Orbit Culture not only stride out from the shadows but obliterate any trace of darkness. ![]() Guitars saunter through a particularly charged instrumental for an outro which declares Orbit Culture aren’t messing around.įollowing a success such as Nija would cast a shadow over any band. It’s obvious time has been invested into these tracks as the peaks and troughs provided by piano sections and string interludes are nothing short of sublime. ![]() ‘Mast Of The World’ is pure dystopia, powering the reenergised Orbit Culture. A frantic chorus jerks to a stop, the keys which follow blow the dreary soundscape wide open. “ They gave us all that no one asked for” Niklas Karlsson bellows against ‘Mast Of The World’’s groove metal style riffs.
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