Uncodified — Erased People

Built upon an uncompromising atmosphere, Erased People takes a few different approaches to make its voice heard, but each works both independently and together with the other techniques to bring about this harsh vision. Dark and heavy oscillations rumble forth like a distant explosion closing its distance, that ominous threat that is felt and heard but not yet seen. This impending doom underscores the entirety of Erased People, and the constant tension gives the album its strength while challenging the listener to retain theirs. Unlike harsher releases in the genre, Erased People is set up more like a marathon; noisy violence exists, but is used sparingly, allowing for more moments to be drawn in and dragged through hell for the ride. Using classic genre staples as well as moving forward with his own touches, Uncodified blends together expectations with surprises and gives the audience an engaging and rough listening experience. Thick with rolling distortion and synth, the stages for each song are open and the sonic play is able to commence. Whether it's for exposition, segue, or the climax, the varied tracks all relate to each other through this thick oscillation and their common goal is quite evident. Outside of this ever-present story atmosphere, voices, harsh noise, and other squeals help to add depth and dimension ot Erased People's aural tale.

 

Thick and throbbing from start to finish, Uncodified's Erased People adds a new chapter to Italy's death industrial scene. Keeping true to the synth roots but continuing to expand with new sounds, techniques, and textures, Uncodified put together an engaging and oppressive album. Turning unexpected but highly appreciated corners, Erased People works well through numerous spins, even back-to-back. Riding out different layers allows for new experiences, and Uncodified's latest is a real treat that deserves to be thoroughly explored.