On
“Kidron”, Sacrosanct delivers a dense, reflective, and at times stirring
work that comfortably straddles progressive intricacy and thrash-rooted
aggression. The band’s return with new vocalist Max Morton proves not
only seamless but defining: his voice adds a clear, emotional gravity to the
record’s lyrical and melodic aspirations. The production, also helmed by Morton,
is transparent and organic, granting the instrumentation enough space to
breathe while ensuring rhythmic power is preserved—especially in the drum and
guitar interplay.Musically,
“Kidron” is ambitious but controlled. Its songwriting is complex without losing
cohesion. The transitions between clean atmospheres and heavier segments are
smooth, avoiding excess or pretension. Melancholy is a key thematic and
emotional component, and the album succeeds in projecting it without resorting
to melodrama.
While not
genre-defining, “Kidron” is genre-faithful and compositionally rich. It doesn't
strive to reinvent the wheel, but it doesn't recycle one either. Instead,
Sacrosanct delivers a focused, emotionally resonant, and sonically balanced
release that rewards multiple listens.A mature,
intelligent album that fuses melodic introspection with disciplined heaviness.
Not groundbreaking, but artistically consistent and executed with care.
Score:
7.5/10
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