FALLS
OF RAUROS
'The
Light That Dwells In Rotten Wood'
(Bindrune
Recordings)
I
do not think I have ever heard black / viking / folk sort of epic
metal this good from a North American band before. I was sure when I
pressed play that I would find out Falls of Rauros were from
somewhere in Scandinavia. So imagine my surprise when I investigate
and find out this quality outfit hails from the mist swept forests of
Maine. At times they make me think of one of my all time faves of
this style Kampfar. Falls produce some grand mental landscapes and
produce in me waves of introspective and mournful emotions. They
interweave some heavy galloping parts with flowing folkish acoustic
guitars displaying a dexterity that illustrates their mature song
writing skill. I really enjoyed this but you probably have to be in a
mellow, low key kind of mood and be willing to let yourself be
carried away with the current. For me it is a fine counterpoint to
put on against the hate and extremity that often fills much of my
musical preference.
(Dale Roy)
