"Named for the Godflesh song, Voidhead avoids the obvious Godflesh elements (crushingness, nihilism) in favor of the liminal ones (atmosphere, drone). The four tracks of Land (Head to Avoid, 2007) each sound quite different and thus slightly incohesive. However, Voidhead impressively writes distinct-sounding songs with elements that usually emphasize sound over song.
Thus, "Land" is drum machine-driven and abstract, "Monotonous" sounds mystical and Middle Eastern, "Schematic" is Earth-ily twangy and clean-toned (that this very American sound translates to Athens, GR fascinates me), and "His Will" drops big, NeurIsis guitars. The other tracks could have used some of this weight for cohesion's sake, but each one works well individually, and the variety shows more than enough range for a full-length. Close listening reveals background depth, subtle movement, and small details.
Refreshingly, this project isn't trying to be heavy. Voidhead is exploring Godflesh's ghost and not just rehashing the legacy. The recording has occasional digital clipping, but for a DIY release, it's not bad. The packaging is special - three panels of heavy stock paper, hole-punched and fastened with a metal brad. Hand-numbered edition of 100, available for a mere 3 euros via the band's MySpace."
"Materialized in Athens sometime around 2006, Voidhead burst out of the “void” and with a “head” full of ideas, they enter the world of discography through a vibrantly bleak and hypnotically captivating debut-album entitled “land”.
The outfit consists of Thanos (also in Straighthate) and Helm (also in Locust Leaves) while Viral Graphics is responsible for all the illustrations and lay-outs.
Voidhead thrive in a context solely inspired by nature where hypnotic drones, ethereal melodies and heavy, sludgy guitars co-exist in the most musical way.
“Land”, their first sonic “journey” released on their own Head to Avoid Recordings, consists of four, relatively long, guitar-driven compositions, four instrumental, moody odes to the physical beauties around us.
Sullen, humming soundscapes and slowly building, repetitive, haunting rhythms pave the way for discreetly gloomy, delicate yet raw guitars to take charge, fondle and embrace the listener.
A dark, nocturnal and even psychedelic, at times, ambience (prevalent especially in tracks such as “monotonous” and “schematic”) roams through Voidhead’s sonic architecture.
On the first listen, it is tempting to dismiss this as just another run-of-the-mill attempt to jump on that "post-something", Red Sparowes - meets - Tribes of Neurot - meets - Mogwai bandwagon. A second spin though drags you in further and by the third listen, you can trace some mesmerising special qualities and lots of potential in the four tracks of "land".
Special mention should go out to the graphics which, in the case of Voidhead, do not simply supplement the music but rather work together with it, towards creating a coherent and special, audiovisual experience.
To sum things up, “land” is an honest, spirited album of brooding power, a listening experience that’s definitely worthy of your precious time... and money.
"Named after the Godflesh song, Greek band Voidhead utilizes several elements of the drone legends to create a cohesive EP that favors the atmosphere of its main influence but adds a rare and welcome trait: variety. Each of the four songs favor a unique sound that range from lush to mystical to radiant to psychedelic. It’s a strong first release for a band that surely will make its mark on the post / drone metal genre."
"Athenians Voidhead provide four instrumental, atmospheric, slowly building pieces on the parsimoniously titled Land. This is the only aspect of their work in which the duo can be accused of parsimony, however, as their music is richly layered, well-thought-out, full of atmosphere, and with its drones and subtly changing repetition, verging on hypnotic. The guitar melodies vary from the sludgy to the shimmering, propped up by strong rhythms and powerfull bass. Well-constructed dark soundscapes abound."
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