Life Without Adrenaline
JanueOrange, 2021
8/10
Listen to Life Without Adrenaline
A Belgian quartet who are all over the place across these 6 tracks, Diemen Sniep flirt with punk, metal, industrial and even gothic ideas on this debut album.
“Drain” starts the album with some dark ambience, as pounding drums and spoken word enters the swirling mix of noise and melody, and “PEST” follows with thick guitar riffs and acrobatic drumming that hits with a more firm presence of grit and power.
In the middle, “NOIR” moves gently with a soothing, nearly meditative quality that uses minimalism to its advantage in a cinematic sort of way, while “The Heat” abruptly bursts into a throbbing and jagged display of experimental rock.
Further yet, “Consequences” focuses on calm keys against an eerie backdrop, and “Cavern” exits the listen with some mysterious post-rock ideas amid the dreamy moments, which makes for a very distinct and significant creativity.
Diemen Sniep are likely to remind you of many bands, i.e. Swans, Mogwai, or any number of ‘90s post-punk outfits, though ultimately they occupy a space all their own, and it’s a very atypical and exciting listening experience you won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: Daydream Three- The Lazy Revolution; Pulsar Ensemble- Bizarre City