However, these reflections on brutality and complexity is just one part of Curses: Manhattan Skyline has built a monument of sound with an atmospheric character that reveals an interest in contemporary classical music, electronic music and generally sound as laboratory material. Curses is the organic consequence of progressive rock, fired up with a sonic intensity and power far beyond any star-bearded cosmic vision. Manhattan Skyline simultaneously blows all the fuses that trap so many bands in mediocrity. Inspired by the latest findings of molecular-biology, they fire off fractal musical patterns with an intricacy that is growing with each listen. Right from the opening miliseconds of Curses, the listener is being floored by Manhattan Skyline's frenetic technical force and aggres- sion. On Curses, Manhattan Skyline manifest a new approach to the conventions of a genre that over the last couple of years has been in desperate need for new blood and new life! After all, what is a dead convention or two when you defy severe sickness and curses for breakfast? Manhattan Skyline is part of an international hardcore related metal- scene where bands like Converge, The Locust and Botch has been among the leading lights. The title of the album gave itself: Curses. The recording process of their debut album has suffered through countless interruptions, no less than 5 member replacement and if that wasn't enough: Two of the band members overcame life-threatening illness during the process of making this album. The four year existence of this Oslo-based five-piece has been a long fight against hidden forces. Still 10 copies left of the original pressing: Handfolded and handnumbered with silver pantone and spot varnish.
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