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New Kayo Dot album just put the last Dot over i. Even if their debut (on Zorn's Tzadik, by the way) some years ago had visible traces of prog metal roots (what possibly was the reason they sometimes are tagged as post metal band, by mistake, for sure), this new release has no relation with metal at all. I believe some fans will hate that idea, but -sorry...

So, music there is avant-rock. Based on dark gothic visions, strongly influenced by modern classical music, and - free jazz. Compositions are mostly free form, but with complex structure and far from easy accessible. What doesn't mean automatically, that music is great ,though. But there are nerve, energy, and listener can hear they're searching something new in music. Running off from stereotypes.

It's quite difficult to describe their sound-mix, but try to imagine Zappa's free-form symphony mixed with Zorn's hardcore minimalism. Audio pictures, framed by complex drums, bass from one side and violin and sax from another. With empty central part.

In all cases, no way easy listening. No pleasant, to be honest, as well. But interesting and stimulating. Should be checked by all avant garde lovers, and possibly avoided by all others.

P.S. After some months of listening this album grow up in me. One of the best release from 2010. Really 4,5, rounded to 5!