{"id":31197,"date":"2013-08-06T06:15:21","date_gmt":"2013-08-06T11:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=31197"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:37:30","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:37:30","slug":"mindwork-eterea-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/mindwork-eterea-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Mindwork | Eterea<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Justin Gaines<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist\/News Editor —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Mindwork\"Eterea<\/em> is album number two from Mindwork, a progressive\/technical death metal band from the Czech Republic. Originally self-released in 2012, Eterea<\/em> (as well as Mindwork\u2019s 2009 debut Into the Swirl<\/em>) has been newly issued here in the States by the Divebomb label.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s obvious right from the start that Mindwork is influenced \u2013 heavily \u2013 by Cynic and late period Death. There are death metal elements, but for the most part Eterea<\/em> is dominated by a highly technical focus. A large part of that comes from Mindwork mainman Martin Schuster\u2019s intricate guitar work and jazz-inspired compositions, though the rhythms laid down by Adam Palma and Filip Kittnar are equally jaw-dropping. Schuster also handles both clean and harsh vocals, and switches between the two effortlessly.<\/p>\n

Eterea<\/em> is a fascinating album not only for the sheer mathematical technicality on display, but for the way that technicality sits side by side with an atmospheric, emotional vibe worthy of Katatonia. The lyrics reflect this as well, ranging from the abstract and conceptual to highly personal. The contrasts work so well largely because they\u2019re all pulled together as the songs and album progress. Even though the individual songs are quite strong, Eterea<\/em> works best as a cohesive whole. It\u2019s also the kind of album you want to take in over multiple sittings, preferably over a decent set of headphones. Tune out the distractions and the album reveals new twists and turns with each listen.<\/p>\n

Mindwork has created something really special here, and it\u2019s something that ought to satisfy fans of Cynic, Death, and Atheist on one side and Katatonia and Opeth on the other. If you\u2019re into technical and progressive music, especially on the more extreme side, it\u2019s time to discover one of the genre\u2019s best kept secrets.<\/p>\n

Edition Notes: Divebomb\u2019s release of Eterea<\/em> is a limited run CD and it includes a deftly handled cover of Cynic\u2019s \u201cUroboric Forms\u201d that fits extraordinarily well with the rest of the album.<\/p>\n

Genre: Progressive Metal, Death Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nMartin Shuster (v) (g) (k)
\nAdam Palma (b)
\nFilip Kittnar (d)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tEnter Eterea
\n2.\tPerceiving the Reality
\n3.\tThe Stream of Causality
\n4.\tMind Renewal
\n5.\tCausality (The Reconciliation)
\n6.\tReaping of Waters
\n7.\tStillness of the Sea
\n8.\tEnthusiastic Waves
\n9.\tEterea Collapse<\/p>\n

Label: Divebomb Records<\/p>\n

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

Hardrock Haven rating: 8.75\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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