Well, this record is perhaps not for everyone. It’s intricate, nuanced and deeply meaningful. It’s researched, very niche, and it will likely appeal to the more socially-driven listeners out there. Titled ‘Tyranny of the Clock’, the EP is nothing short of sensational. Where are we? It’s hard to pinpoint, I would guess somewhere between metal influences, folk lyricism and bombastic post-punk sentiments. Whichever way you look at it, the record is unlike anything we have heard before.
Kilravock is the talented musician behind such a mesmerizing effort. Going by the name of Steven Wayne Smith by day, he’s obviously a gifted producer and visionary, fiercely pursuing an incredibly personal artistic and aural path. ‘Tyranny of the Clock’ features two originals, two covers, and two episodes from past projects. ‘Who Killed Saint Monday’ is the most important piece in the record, with Smith drawing inspiration from “the writings of Anarchist George Woodcock, who penned a piece called ‘The Tyranny Of The Clock’, an essay that examines the worker’s relationship with the clock when it was introduced into the workplace during the industrial revolution.”
Having been released on May first (Labour Day), one can see how everything starts to make sense. Yet, it is still hard to digest the intense and gloomy sonic matter in the EP. This is not your conventional release by any means; in fact it’s deeply arty, and it will take time to be fully understood and dissected. Still, it makes for a great challenge, pushing us all out of our comfort zone and into uncharted territories.
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