THE ORIGIN OF SUFFERING

The members are hailing from Paris, France. And that's pretty much all we are allowed to know about this band that is entitled FAR FROM YOUR SUN. Of course they are free to stay totally anonymous, and they certainly are not the first. On the other hand, I really don't know any argument why they should hide themselves. Just for the simple reason that they obviously are offering sorta highly prolific art to be proud of. Actually not reduced on producing music solely. Means it also includes the approach to combine this with other backgrounds such as photography, painting and writing. Yep, get your specific impression by visiting their official website. Apparently 'In The Beginning ... Was The Emotion', it all started with the debut album in 2016, but now we are talking about their sophomore effort. Based on a wide range of musical influences 'The Origin Of Suffering' is delivering a really clever mix of heavy rocking and highly melodic, pathetic, and melancholic moments.

And so this album delivers one hour of captivating music in total, including excellent vocals as well as dominant guitars, constantly alternating between different styles and mode of expression. For example Water for Osiris features psychedelic but also metal riffing moments in the same way. The wonderful song couple The Hand And The Voice and La Fuite De La Lune on the other hand is focussed on acoustic piano and guitar plus proper orchestral chamber imprints. Regarding this eminently melancholic atmosphere I Felt A Funeral, In My Brain should also be counted in here. While being in the appropriate mood this will bring tears to your eyes, guaranteed. On the other hand an enormous groove is to state concerning Where Planets Die. Finally let me also emphasize the extraordinary drumming on the initiating album highlight A Crown Without Thorns. I strongly recommend to listen to this, won't let you go anymore. 4.5 stars.