Kollwitz - Like Iron I Rust

From post-metal to doom Kollwitz are doing something very special

Posted Friday, 3 September 2010 in

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Kollwitz - Like Iron I Rust

Rating: 8

All the necessary shades for a life’s soundtrack are held within ‘Like Iron I Rust’. From the post-metal doom of opener ‘What You Are Given’ to the string beauty intrinsic to the album’s namesake closer, Kollwitz have crafted something special. But while the album is dark, it doesn’t instigate a state of misery. In fact, ‘Like Iron I Rust’ doesn’t so much punch with gloom as it does a reserved optimism that makes the experience, intentionally or not, uplifting. Perhaps it’s the small morsels of relief woven into the album’s murky fabric to blame, but regardless Kollwitz have produced a remarkable listen.

Richard Cartey

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