I got through a cycle with Under Ether. I remember I didn't like the way the first song started out. I also remember that the rest of the album is a step up but don't remember why.
This time going through the cycle I put on the record and thought to myself "this isn't what I remember." I forgot that there is a very nice intro to the album that builds the mood nicely.
It's the second song where my memory of the album kicks in. There is a rather dull riff with a hammer blast underneath. It sounds awkward, slow and dull. Eventually the song picks up and delivers a nice slab of experimental black metal.
My memory also was correct on the rest of the album. There are dissonant riffs, melodic riffs, atmospheric sections and sections that simply rip your face off.
There is a good balance here. Most are fast, but there is a nice break every few minutes into one of the aforementioned styles.
Ascension are at their best when they mix melody with blistering speed and a bit of dissonance. This only happens two to three times on the entire record. It's rare for all the pieces to come together, but when they do they stand out in a way that demands the listeners attention.
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