Caldon Glover – Ùir (Album – Cryo Chamber)
Genre/Influences: Dark-Ambient, Cinematic.
Format: Digital, CD.
Background/Info: After the last year and astonishing “Labyrintia”-album released by Cyclic Law, American artist Cal Glover-Wessel strikes back with a new work this time released by Cryo Chamber. The idea behind this work deals with ‘dark ritualistic explorations of pre-Roman Celtic tribes lost in time.’
Content: The work reveals a different approach -although features related influences, than on “Labyrintia”. Drones, low sound treatments, resonating kicks and multiple field recordings are crossing each other in a dark and overwhelming production. Caldon Glover again injects vocals -and even throat singing, on different passages.
Listen to “Tiodhlacadh”:
+ + + : The main power from this work emerges from the tremendous, dark, atmospheres, which are accentuated by low sound treatments. It creates a monstrous effect which is perfectly matching with this kind of work. “Tiodhlacadh” is an impressive, last cut but I also have to mention “Coilltean” and “Fògradh” for the strong, visual appeal. I personally prefer the previous album of Caldon Glover but I like the fact this artist isn’t repeating himself.
– – – : It’s not an easy thing striking back with a new masterpiece after the genius “Labyrintia”-opus. I was held more in the grip of the previous work although “Ùir” has it part of magic as well.
Conclusion: This work enlarges the sonic horizon of Cryo Chamber revealing a perfect twist between Dark-Ambient and Cinematic music.
Best songs: “Tiodhlacadh”, “Coilltean”, “Fògradh”.
Rate: 8.
Artist: www.facebook.com/cal.gloverwessel
Label: www.cryochamberlabel.com / www.facebook.com/CryoChamber
About Caldon Glover
Caldon Glover is the solo project of American artist Cal Glover-Wessel, who previously recorded as Azfarat before retiring that name in favor of releasing music under his own name for more creative freedom. His debut Caldon Glover release was “Peddlers Of Pastel Delights”, followed by the 2022 album “Labyrintia” on Cyclic Law, built from processed acoustic instruments and field recordings. “Ùir” follows on Cryo Chamber, exploring dark ritualistic themes tied to pre-Roman Celtic tribes.
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