With the industrial drone-doom project Author & Punisher mastermind Tristan Shone has created a world of custom made machines and dystopian soundscapes that today leads to the surreal new album “Krüller”.
The experimental approach of “Drone Carrying Dread” generates a murky atmospheric ensemble certainly enhanced by the slow mournful tempo and the moody vocal delivery embellished by recurring bittersweet melodic accents.
Darkness inevitably descends on “Incinerator” which can sound quite heavy as the elaborate synths can create oppressive patterns and pulsating rhythmic crescendos amplified by distorted sounds and angered vocals.
Throughout the dense drone induced atmosphere of “Centurion” the mechanical industrial beats maintain a monochromatic rhythm and you can always perceive a sense of utter desolation and grim feelings.
Featuring a collaboration with Tool’s drummer Danny Carey, “Misery” definitely showcases gritty industrial vibes yet there is a lingering decadent melodic essence bound to grab your attention through the soothing atmospheric nuances.
The title track tends to focus on a robotic rhythmic core that seems to belong to a distant decayed dimension and emphasizes raw heavier dynamics while the soft piano melodies create an extremely gloomy finale.
Ultimately “Krüller” dwells within a darkened realm where Author & Punisher skillfully combines multilayered nightmarish industrial textures and bleak melodic aesthetics developing a unique sonic and sensorial experience.