Pull Down the Sun "Of Valleys and Mountains"

Country: New Zealand
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Format: CD, digital
Release date: September 12, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. Aka (1:31)
2. Whare Ra (5:13)
3. Of Valleys And Mountains (4:29)
4. Tūrehu (5:10)
5. Light In Water (2:48)
6. Weta (5:05)
7. Kēhua (5:23)
8. Utu (4:51)
9. Oro (1:41)
10. Ngaro (5:41)
11. Salt Of The Earth (8:21)
12. Inoi (10:29)

Total Time 60:42

Line-up: 
Koert Wegman – Guitar, Keys, Vocals
Jason Healey – Guitar
Stefan Bourke – Drums

Description/Reviews: 

The title track pounds in, with a distinctly Gojira vibe. Any fans of that band will surely love this track, and it is very impressive! This song distinctly reminds me of the myth of Ranginui and Pa-patūānuku (Rangi, the Sky Father, and Papa, the Earth Mother), but whether this is the intent of the band, I am not sure. The chugging continues on Tūrehu (a strange, mythical, pale-skinned race of magical beings – fairy folk, if you will), but in an almost stoner groove, and with a glorious choral finale. The way the band do not stick to one style is one of the greatest aspects of this album, with a fresh sound around every corner. The final sparse notes of Tūrehu are beautiful in their simplicity.

Read the full review by Nick Hudson at theprogressiveaspect.net

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