Sleepwalker – ‘Monument from the Void’ [Album Review]

The best thing about Sleepwalker’s latest post-metal release, Monument from the Void, is that it immediately reminds me of the dark ambiance of fellow Russian outfit, Windbruch, and particularly their 2013 exercise in utter musical melancholy, No Stars, Only Full Dark. The worst thing about Sleepwalker’s latest post-metal release, Monument from the Void, is that it immediately reminds me of the dark ambiance of fellow Russian outfit, Windbruch, and particularly their 2013 exercise in utter musical melancholy, No Stars, Only Full Dark. Sleepwalker Because explicit influences are one thing, but similarity to this degree – even when executed with such obvious skill and emotion – seems a little too close to plagiarism for comfort. And the skill and emotion are evident, make no mistake: instrum...

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