Gonin-ish describes themselves as Progressive Death Metal - but although it has tons of extreme metal elements, there is no death metal here at all. It's eccentric, it's avant garde, and it's not going to fit into any of the standard categories - except that it's "progressive" in every sense of that word.
Severely quirky Naishikyo-Sekai is theatrical along the lines of an unexpecT or a Stolen Babies - yet you sometimes get the impression they do it just for the sake of being theatrical. This is particularly true in expressive female vocals that run from pleasing clean singing through distraught, shrieking cries. that evoke images a she-devil in labor. It works remarkably well and will appeal to fans of MIO (metal in opposition), though the less adventurous listener would be excused for hating it.
The closing 20-or-so minute track can't decide if it wants to be metal, acoustic, fusion, or hard rock. You'll hear unconventional vocals and jazzy, piano, over heavy power chords and ballsy riffs, and drum and bass lines that will leave you breathless. Yet the well-placed tempo shifts into elegant acoustic sections provide welcome relief and keep the listener captivated.
Despite the often chaotic sections, the frenzied vocals and the restless song structures, the instrumentals are complex and the performances are very polished. Song writing is daring and diverse, and the six songs spread over 55 minutes have enough variety to keep you reaching for the replay button.
Well-recommended for the adventurous listener.
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