Human Vault – And Blessed By Death (Digital/CD Album – Aliens Production Records)
This new album by the Hungarian project Human Vault, driven by its ‘conductor’ György Turoczy, aka Mortum, delves into the project’s archives. These songs have existed for a time but were never released—until now. Human Vault is a fairly prolific project, and one that consistently manages to fascinate me; this record is no exception. The songs transport us back in time—even as far as 1997. The influences remain largely unchanged: a blend of intelligent EBM and Electro-Industrial that evokes the genius of Mortal Constraint and Skinny Puppy. The compositions are meticulously crafted, down to the smallest detail.
Forget cheap EBM and stereotypical Dark-Electro—Human Vault delivers creative impulses that are masterfully transformed into danceable Electro tracks. Turoczy enlisted a few guest vocalists, whose ghostly contributions add an eerie dimension to the already dark soundscapes. At times, the album ventures into Experimental territory, and you’ll also find a few instrumental tracks.
Human Vault may not yet be a widely recognized name in the broader Dark-Electro and EBM scene, which is a shame—because this is a project of truly high quality, as this release once again confirms. The album features 15 tracks, with an additional 3 bonus tracks available in the digital version. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Mirror Without Reflection”:
https://aliensproduction.bandcamp.com/track/mirror-withot-reflection
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