This EP is a paradox to me. It does nothing original, in fact it's pretty derivative black metal. Pretty much everything that's recorded in these 20 something minutes has been recorded somewhere else before.
The keyboard intros and outros? Yeah they sound very similar to early Bathory. The riffing in general reminds me of early Satyricon... in fact much of this reminds me of the Shadowthrone with slightly different production. Maybe with a side of In the Nightside Eclipse.
The keyboards play an integral part to the music here, they provide an added layer of atmosphere that the guitars start but don't quite finish. When everything else is stripped away and a slow ambient section takes hold the keyboards are the star. They are an integral part to the sound that Mistcavern has here... and it's probably part of the reason why I enjoy this EP so much.
Most of the time when I hear a derivative band I pass pretty quickly. But sometimes... once in a blood moon there is a band that pays tribute in such a strong way that I have to pay attention. Into Twilight is the latest case of that happening.
Not only does this EP have great songs, the production and pacing are nearly perfect. At 20 minutes long there isn't much time for the album to develop, but every moment here is used to maximum effect. Nothing overstays its welcome or feels under developed. As short as it is it feels like its the perfect length.
Mistcavern has my attention with this one. This EP was released a few years ago now with no other recordings done under this name. If this is the only release under this project for the foreseeable future then at least it stands a strong tribute to those who came before.
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