Primal Era Worship – Last Outpost (Digital/CD Album – Cryo Chamber)
Primal Era Worship is a project I hadn’t encountered before. Apparently, a debut album was released in 2022, but with this new opus on Cryo Chamber, the project—spearheaded by Bertrand Lachambre—is bound to garner greater attention.
And rightly so, as this is a masterpiece, striking a flawless balance between Dark-Ambient and Cinematic soundscapes. The immersive and powerful production is immediately apparent and, at times, genuinely overwhelming. Beneath the surface, finely crafted electronic sequences intertwine with ominous drones, dark textures, and a wealth of layered effects, further intensifying the shadowy atmosphere. One standout track ventures into ritual territory, driven by tribal rhythms that enhance its hypnotic pull. Whispered voices and other enigmatic vocal elements are subtly woven throughout, adding to the album’s eerie mystique.
This is a magnificent release that brings both depth and diversity to the ever-impressive Cryo Chamber catalogue. (Rating:8)
Listen to “Exojungles”:
https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/track/exojungles
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