NoRinTon – Leviathan (Digital/CD Album – Cryo Chamber)
This album marks Alireza Fatemi Jahanabadi’s official debut as NoRinTon. Leviathan contains 12 tracks, including four created in collaboration with guest artists—all unfamiliar to me.
NoRinTon’s sonic universe seems to transport the listener into imaginary, abyssal depths that feel dark yet soothing. Long, at times seemingly endless waves of sound guide the listener gently forward. Field recordings, subtle background bleeps, and low strings complete this immersive journey.
Situated somewhere between Dark-Ambient and Cinematic music, “Leviathan” is far less frightening than its devilish title might suggest. The album contains several wonderful tracks and stands as a genuinely interesting discovery. (Rating:7).
Listen to “Bleeding Binary”:
About NoRinTon
NoRinTon is the project of Alireza Fatemi Jahanabadi. “Leviathan”, released on August 26, 2025 through the Cryo Chamber label, is his debut album, written, produced, and performed by Jahanabadi, with artwork and mastering by Simon Heath. Its twelve tracks move between atmospheric dark ambient and post-rock, four of them made with guest artists.
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