Formed in 2010, Dysylumn
is a French black metal duo that has quietly built a strong and
dedicated following. Their discography already carries weight within
underground circles, from the ritualistic intensity of “Occultation” in 2018 to
the expansive double album “Cosmogonie” in 2020. With each release, the band
has explored new layers of sound without losing the storm that drives their
core identity. “Abstraction,” their fourth album, is a new chapter, shorter in
duration than its predecessors, yet every second has a sharpened purpose.
Across five
compositions, “Abstraction” reveals itself as an album of contrasts. It
balances aggression with contemplation, violence with reflection, chaos with
precision. The bass pulses like a hidden current beneath the surface, deep and
patient, while the guitars paint vast shapes that veer from ethereal streams to
cutting storms. Vocals emerge as a raw channel of intensity, commanding but
never exaggerated. The drumming stitches everything together, fluid and
versatile, carrying subtle shifts that guide the album’s changing atmosphere.
What makes
“Abstraction” compelling is its directness. It doesn’t need grand scale or
length to establish depth. Instead, the album compresses its vision into 37
minutes that surge forward without hesitation. The music is emotive, turbulent,
and unafraid to strike with force, yet it carries an undercurrent of
contemplation that lingers long after the last note fades. With this release, Dysylumn confirms their place among the most
thoughtful and creative voices of modern French black metal. “Abstraction” is
not an easy listen but for those willing to sink into its storms, it offers a
rewarding and intense journey.
Score:
8.0
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