Summit
Karisma, 2023
8/10
The 3rd album from the Norwegian prog-rockers Seven Impale, Summit brings us 4 involved tracks that showcase their eclectic and exciting formula.
“Hunter” opens the listen with twinkling piano, before thick drumming and dense guitars flow alongside the deep, soaring vocals of the unpredictable rock that even touches on metallic ideas, and “Hydra” follows with reflective keys alongside the spacey nods that surrounds free jazz exploration amid the busy climate.
The back half of the listen belongs to “Ikaros” and “Sisyphos”, where the former emits layered vocals and symphonic, giant swells of multi-faceted rock, and the latter balances intimacy with thick bouts of wild brass, acrobatic drumming and swirling guitars.
It’s been 7 years since Seven Impale released a record, and during that time the members joined other bands, had children and finished their education. Despite the hiatus, the band sound better than ever, and will certainly appeal to fans of King Crimson or Meshuggah.
Travels well with: Arabs In Aspic- Progeria; Wobbler- Dwellers Of The Deep