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A1: In the Basin of Alkaline Grief ()
A2: Scorched Vision ()
A3: Subduction ()
B1: Undertow ()
B2: Venom & Cadmium ()
B3: The Promise of Rain () |
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| | Description: | The Promise Of Rain, the sophomore album of the experimental black metal band Scarcity, is an embodiment of the hard-to-believe truth that burdens are easier to bear when distributed, a realization Brendon Randall-Myers (conductor of the Glenn Branca Ensemble) grappled with extensively while writing this record. This is a sweat-drenched album about dispersion, about spreading, about the collective relieving of burdens through shared experience: one doesn't have to go through everything alone. When Scarcity's debut album Aveilut was written in early 2020, Randall-Myers and vocalist Doug Moore (Pyrrhon, Weeping Sores, Glorious Depravity, and Seputus) never expected to be able to play their songs live. The cathartic experience of playing something that came from a place of isolation out to people in a live setting is the root of the intensity in The Promise Of Rain. The Promise Of Rain begins where the craziest climaxes of Aveilut end, and is the first Scarcity record to include Tristan Kasten-Krause (Sigur Ros, Steve Reich, LEYA) on bass, Dylan Dilella (Pyrrhon) on guitar and Lev Weinstein (Krallice) on drums. Rather than building density with the quasi-orchestral layering on Aveilut, Scarcity challenged themselves to document what five people in a room could do, recording most of The Promise Of Rain in one or two takes, capturing the physical effort and urgency of a live performance. Scarcity forges a completely fresh sound in The Promise Of Rain with their alarming guitar work and melodic arpeggiating, shedding dead skin and breaking ground with sheer vulnerability. The lyrics for The Promise Of Rain were inspired by a trip Moore took to the high deserts of southern Utah in 2023. "To thrive in the desert is an act of abnegation-" he observes, "you do right by the land and receive it's gifts, or it does away with you." The necessity of adaptation is as evident in the desert as it is to the landscape of the human experience. The transformation of ideas and beliefs, the grief of losing relationships that had to end, and the fear involved in forming new ones under the grip of mental illness is conjured over and over again on this panoramic album.Exclusive color variant for the Flenser Series VI Membership."Promise Of Rain" is the debut LP by Scarcity, released through the renowned label Flenser. This album stands as a bold exploration of avant-garde black metal, blending dissonant guitar work with atmospheric soundscapes and relentless intensity. Across its tracks, "Promise Of Rain" delves into themes of existential dread and cosmic insignificance, creating an immersive listening experience that challenges genre conventions while remaining deeply emotional.
Scarcity is a boundary-pushing project led by composer Brendon Randall-Myers (known for his work with Glenn Branca Ensemble) and vocalist Doug Moore (of Pyrrhon). The duo has garnered critical acclaim for their innovative approach to extreme music, merging technical prowess with raw expression. Their previous works have been praised in underground circles for redefining what modern black metal can achieve.
Flenser is a San Francisco-based record label celebrated for championing experimental and dark music across genres such as post-metal, doom, noise rock, and avant-garde black metal. With releases from artists like Have A Nice Life and Planning For Burial, Flenser has established itself as a tastemaker within the alternative music scene?consistently supporting groundbreaking acts that push artistic boundaries. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
FR159LPX |
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