I am loving the start of this it’s dream-like and classical, not that I say that often, going more for the large joint with the most meat on its bones, which surprisingly enough it has just magically transformed into, what a fantastic track. Plus I like the name Drude it’s simple and just sums up the band really well as on doing a bit of research it turns out Drude in German Folklore means a kind of malevolent nocturnal spirit and this band have more spirit than a well-stocked bar.
‘Barbelo’ is a sneaky sludge track that holds so much ambience that it can be felt all around you. The chords are striking and give off a malevolent vibe that eats into your senses. It doesn’t matter that it is a slow tempo it just gives you that thrilling sensation down your spine and gives you goose bumps.
‘Oasu’ possesses a deep vibe that again splinters into a two-dimensional thread and whisks you off down the path of a strenuous vocal seething and huge slabs of profound metal ‘wantage’ the deepness of this track is like a black hole plus infinity. The melodic punch is engaging and moreish.
‘Demure’ judders to its beginning and embroils the brain in fabulous twists and turns. The sampled voice rambles with unintelligible words but it all adds to the progressive slant the guys have perfected, with strong musical and harmonic endeavour.
‘Eidolon’ scolds the ears with large thumping waves of sheer genius. That fuzz on the guitar and the gruff bawling vocals are infectious and reveal a great charisma.
I am quite disappointed that this isn’t a full-length album other than a mere 5 track EP but that is the only thing I can say negative about this, as it is superb!
There is just the right amount of progressive cuts to make it interesting and fed with a grizzly vocal and ample melodic groove it just goes on rewarding the ears with total pleasure. It is amazing how progressive and sludge mixed well and executed with precision can make for such good intense listening! I love the surprises along the way that are totally unexpected which really keep you on your toes and the fact you don’t know what’s around the corner with Drude lulling you into an utter false sense of security.
Don’t judge until you hear this!
Drude Drude is Self-released on 10th February 2017.
