French post-black metal band Decline Of The I begins a new spellbinding trilogy with the full length “Johannes” inspired by the output of Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.
Within a mystical sonic realm “A Selfish Star” conveys darkened emotions through the seductive dreamy atmospheric arrangements, the angelic choirs and the exquisite guitar melodies that will often give way to a majestic heavier rhythmic ensemble clearly influenced by the ominous force of black metal.
“The Veil of Splendid Lies” skillfully combines blackened fury and sheer melancholia as the guitar work naturally shifts from visceral riffage to sombre melodic textures and the resulting contrasting feelings flourish in the midst of a refined multifaceted atmospheric ensemble.
A solemn arcane aura enriched by opulent classical accents surrounds the final opus “Diev Vide” which definitely embodies the darkest nuances recurring throughout the whole album as the mesmerizing guitar work focuses on a fragile melodic beauty that will become inevitably entwined with gelid blackened tonalities leading to intense rhythmic crescendos amplified by the tormented growls.
Throughout “Johannes” Decline Of The I showcases a magnetic creative force carefully blending cold blackened moments and stylish surreal atmospheres that emphasize the philosophical & contemplative themes.