Wake in Providence, A - Eternity (2022)Release ID: 40636
In the late 2010s, A Wake in Providence released a couple amazing brutal deathcore albums, the first of which with the legendary Will Ramos of Lorna Shore. And a year before this review, 2024, the band released their new album I Write to You My Darling Decay, which I thought was a good symphonic blackened deathcore album though a bit too pompous. Their 3rd album Eternity is the perfect balance between those two sounds! And it came out a week after Lorna Shore's masterpiece Pain Remains.
This incredible release is A Wake in Providence's first one released via Unique Leader Records. It continues to impress me in the epic side of the deathcore realms which stands half a galaxy apart from the brutal side.
"An Odyssey Through the River (Overture)" continues the aspect of melodic intros, this time adding in clean singing by D'Andre Tyre, making this almost sound like later Katatonia. That is until the heavy instrumentation and growls smash through the second half mercilessly. "The Horror ov the Old Gods" doesn't light up one bit, maintaining furious drums and vocals with occasional sharp turns in tempo. "We Are Eternity" is filled with symphonic black metal-ish deathcore chaos. The riffing and breakdowns pound to the f***ing max. "Siamo Legati Dal Terrore" has more of that punishing speed in the blasts. The different vocal styles fit well for the rapid energy and occasional slower stomps. The structure is quite complex without going all-out progressive.
"The Hunt ov the Wraith (First Movement)" starts a trilogy of movements that I call the "Eternity Suite". The chorus is so powerful and melodic in all this dark drama, with searing guitar leads. Next up is "The Book ov the Eldritch (Second Movement)" in which ominous orchestrations lead into brutal destruction the blasts and growls. "The Court ov the Trinity (Final Movement)" very well summarizes this trilogy with lots of exciting moments. In all honesty, this trilogy really should be performed in a live setting in its entirety. No separating the tracks!
"Weep into the Abyss, for It Hears You Not..." is another interlude, this one allowing you to hear just small piano so calm before the final storm. "Vicious Attenuation" is for those who can be fully prepared for a 5-minute final ride with barely any stopping until the end. The technical instrumentation appearing front and center is something you can't ignore, and it's all worth ending this perfect offering.
A Wake in Providence has shown the world how much they stand out amongst the deathcore scene, with Eternity sealing that deal. The songs are nicely long and creative. Although Will Ramos is currently with Lorna Shore instead of this band, both bands have made a masterpiece that month, so everybody wins. A potential classic for eternity!
Favorites: "We Are Eternity", "Siamo Legati Dal Terrore", "The Hunt ov the Wraith (First Movement)", "The Court ov the Trinity (Final Movement)", "Vicious Attenuation"
