The Conjuration "Surreal"

Country: USA
Sub Genre: Progressive Death/Avant Metal
Label: Swimming With Sharks Records
Release date: March 25, 2014  (remixed and remastered version - October 7, 2014)
Tracklist: 

1. Profane 04:09
2. Capricorn 05:15
3. Kaleidoscopic Thought 05:21
4. Fragile 03:13
5. Surreal 06:15
6. Perception Shattered: A Darker Scope 05:28
7. F(r)iend (In Flames cover) 03:19
8. Introvert 04:15
9. Overdose 10:10

Line-up: 
Corey Jason: All instruments and vocals, programming

Description/Review

We're talking about Progressive Death Metal bordering Avant Garde bordering schizophrenia. Just like KING CRIMSON did with Rock and Blues back in the 70s. Surely not for the faint of heart, nor for the close-minded. So grab your dramamines and keep an open mind people.
Right from the start you're thrust into a hellish realm of “Profane”. Ultra-fast ripping riffage, death growls and screams, melodic guitar licks, and paranoia-ladden rhythm shifts kinda reminiscent of VOIVOD, for lack of a better analogy. “Capricorn” widens the spectrum even more, introducing jazzy influence and craven mad synths to the mix. Told you its Avant Garde. Don't expect constraints of any sort.
As you progress further this degenarating spiral things get even wilder. From the crazy clown-like tauntings and EBM influences of “Kaleidoscopic Thought”, the ambient lunacy of  “Perception Shattered: A Darker Scope”, down to the 10 minute opus “Overdose”, one thing is certain here. Expect the unexpected. Corey Jason is a brilliant musician, both in performing and songwriting, that just won't let you ignore him. If you're into some background music, tough luck. You made a huge mistake. “Surreal” is not for you. (Kostas Kiriakis at metal-temple.com)

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