A band that just keeps on going, Katatonia release their 7th full-length album, The Great Cold Distance is a fantastic return to the scene. Most importantly, they are still unhappy.Utilising much of the same styling as found on Viva Emptiness (2003) and Last Fair Deal Gone Down (2001), The Great Cold Distance does, however, reinject some of their earlier, heavier moments.
The guitars are deeper, and more immediate, while Jonas P Renske has reintroduced some harsher vocals. Though never allowed to run away from the overall atmosphere being produced, they add a welcome dash of variation into the mix.
Each song is extremely dark and sweeping. Don't expect anything you can dance to, as this clearly isn't their MO. For all the pretenders out there, peddling their Gothic Rock to the teenage crowd, Katatonia's latest is a reminder that they have no idea. Mixing perfectly elements of Gothic Metal and Doom, yet keeping it sufficiently well paced to ensure a better level of commercial viability, The Great Cold Distance would make a perfect addition to your collection.
More modern, crushing, but equally depressing.
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