By: Jeff Hanson
It was just seven months ago that Lividity was released, and now Joshua Tree Californian Death/Bass outfit ‘Antania’ is back with today’s release of their second studio album, The God Complex. While the tracks within are full of brooding rage with concepts like murder porn and revenge, the whole thing is a fun romp with complete originality, doom and black bass styling and a serious hard blackened edge.
The God Complex plays up its original death bass nature. Thanks to Dr Luna keeping the production basic yet blistering, the whole experience is a dense, odd, and slightly off-putting effort — in the best way possible. It may take a few listens to get to the heart of this record, but it is very worth it.
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From the start, Antania put out an album that features heavy distortion bass lines that clash well with the thumping and grinding death metal electro drums that add to the intensity of each song. Through all of its darkness and heavy, hard-hitting moments, there are also some dark and dystopian themes, but true to the basic elements of dark, creepy music, these elements are captured in a completely original way.
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Regarding the album’s musicality, things are layered and full. The album is full of crushing synths, pulsating trap, and Kali Mortem’s signature vocals, which range from snarls to growls to screams. She’s angry!
“The God Complex song,” the opening track, sets the tone for the album with heavy synth work and an overall air of brooding and dread. That being said, “D3D Solz” is probably my favorite song on the album, as it’s one of the catchiest and has the heaviest bass music of all time. “Angels and Demons III ” is another standout due to the repetitive, almost droning heavy synth work. “Black Glitch Six ” is another standout track due to its memorable melody and heavy trap. Dr Luna tears you apart with two solo black ambient songs that stand out terrifying.’ It’s also important to note that most of Antania’s previous releases have been remastered and put out on “The God Complex.”
Antania’s “The God Complex” is out today via The Triad Recs, wherever you can get your music!
https://thetriadrec.bandcamp.com/album/antania-the-god-complex
