The Last Are Lost From The List
Bitume, 2025
8/10
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The Greece outfit Kokkiniá make an impression with this debut album, where an intense version of prog-rock unfolds with hints at post-punk, psychedelic and haunting songwriting.
“Whoami” opens with light keys before Savvas Kalymnios’ pounding drums enter the thick and hazy climate that balances melody with rawness, and “Stachte” follows with dreaminess that emits a soothing quality in under a minute.
Further on, the dense guitar of “Enigma” allows for Marinos Tzaferis’ riffs to shine amid swirling moments and calm ebbs, while “Syope” is a bare moment of gentle keys.
Close to the end, Tromos/Thyella” chugs with grit, where Vangelis R’s distinct vocals guide the rumbling, and “Arboreal” exits with harmonic bouts, emotive singing and multi-faceted rock.
An excellent first album that’s well thought out musically and lyricall, Kokkiniá employ dissonance and grungy ideas via their atypical version of prog-rock that you won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: Casademoni- 64; Faded Remembrance- Dying Age