{"id":19645,"date":"2012-04-11T04:02:52","date_gmt":"2012-04-11T09:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=19645"},"modified":"2013-01-29T10:15:08","modified_gmt":"2013-01-29T15:15:08","slug":"the-reticent-le-temps-detruit-tout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2012\/the-reticent-le-temps-detruit-tout\/","title":{"rendered":"The Reticent | Le Temps Detruit Tout<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Justin Gaines<\/span>
\nStaff Writer —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Le Temps Detruit Tout<\/em> (French for Time Destroys Everything in case you were wondering) is the long-awaited third release from The Reticent, the solo project from Wehrwolfe drummer Chris \u201cMordrid\u201d Hathcock. The Reticent\u2019s sound remains tough to classify. Progressive metal is probably close, but that paints a misleading picture given all the Dream Theater knockoffs that claim the genre. The Reticent is progressive in the truest sense of the term, and remains one of the best-kept secrets in metal.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been almost four years since The Reticent\u2019s last album (the beautifully dark and utterly brilliant Amor Mortem Mei Erit<\/em>), and those years find some changes to the band\u2019s overall sound. It\u2019s still very reminiscent of mellower Opeth and Anathema, but there\u2019s a decidedly more metal approach to Le Temps Detruit Tout that brings to mind Tool\/A Perfect Circle and perhaps Katatonia. As great as the previous Reticent albums are, they may have been too tranquil for some metal fans. That\u2019s definitely not the case with this album. There are still plenty of somber, acoustic passages, but they\u2019re balanced by heavier (though equally somber) metal numbers. The album as a whole showcases the high level of creativity and musicianship that more than earn the progressive metal tag, but there\u2019s also a sense of atmosphere and emotion that fans of Anathema, Porcupine Tree and Katatonia will relate to. Hathcock\u2019s vocals are another highlight. He has the perfect voice for this kind of music, conveying the solemnity of the lyrics and establishing the album\u2019s overall atmosphere. It\u2019s a beautiful performance, even when he serves up the occasional death metal growl. The lyrics don\u2019t seem as suicidally bleak this time around, but they\u2019re still enough to summon grey clouds and wilt any nearby flowers.<\/p>\n

Le Temps Detruit Tout<\/em> works very well as a cohesive album, especially if you can listen to it in one sitting with a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones. It\u2019s longer songs, like \u201cPatience,\u201d \u201cEnemy\u201d and especially \u201cSilence\u201d that really stand out though. They just seem to best reflect the character of the album and capture The Reticent\u2019s sound and spirit. \u201cNihil Ex Nihilo\u201d closes the proper album, but after that there are a pair of bonus tracks \u2013 \u201cWith Folded Arms\u201d and a completely somber, completely inspired cover of REM\u2019s \u201cLosing My Religion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Once again, The Reticent delivers a stirring and unforgettable album that will absolutely appeal to fans of Opeth (especially Damnation<\/em> and Heritage<\/em>-era Opeth), Porcupine Tree, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Katatonia and Anathema. Hopefully this time around Le Temps Detruit Tout<\/em> gets the attention it deserves. It\u2019s already a contender for 2012\u2019s best album.<\/p>\n

Genre: Progressive Metal<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tNihil
\n2.\tIn Pursuit of Redemption
\n3.\tMutually Assured Destruction
\n4.\tEnemy
\n5.\tLie to Me
\n6.\tSilence
\n7.\tLe Tenia
\n8.\tPatience
\n9.\tNihil Ex Nihilo
\n10.\tWith Folded Arms
\n11.\tLosing My Religion<\/p>\n

Label: Heaven and Hell Records<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thereticentmusic<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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