California’s dreamgaze band Illudium embarks on a cathartic journey through the dark & ethereal sonic maze of the sophomore full-length “Ash Of The Womb”.
The delicate atmosphere of “Aster” is enhanced by the soft vocal delivery and the graceful melodic phrases manifesting a hazy post-rock essence yet guitars will eventually acquire gritty tonalities to build intense crescendos.
“Sempervirens” often focuses on peaceful sounds of nature and glowing harmonies but the rhythmic section has a chance to deliver a robust groovy momentum fueled by the faster drumming and the edgy riffage.
“Madrigal” naturally blends dreamy melodic passages that clearly showcase a strong shoegaze inspiration and dramatically heavier rhythmic patterns constantly expressing contrasting emotions amplified by the soulful vocal harmonies.
On “Where Death and Dreams Do Manifest” there are some louder & darker rhythmic dynamics but the poignant melodic guitar progressions are destined to thrive channeling a mystical energy to carefully craft exquisite dreamscapes.
Listening to “Ash Of The Womb” we begin to dream the same dream as Illudium brings to life a multilayered sonic vision shifting from fragile melodies to harsh rhythmic blasts always conveying authentic raw emotions.