Review by illusionist for Liturgy (NY-USA) - Origin of the Alimonies (2020)

I've never been a Liturgy fan. I checked out "Aesthetica" back when that album originally came out, surrounded by noise from Hunter's "manifesto". I didn't understand it, didn't enjoy it, and filed this group away as pretentious, unmusical nonsense. But whether it's Liturgy or myself that grew, I found myself intrigued and enamored by this release after an initial curious listen. I love how the music always seems to be building towards something, towards something grand and higher than the music itself. The classical string and brass, and the touches of electronic sounds, never feel out of place amidst the metallic foundation, inhabiting the world of this album as if they've always been there. Some sections don't do as much for me as others, but as a whole, this is a unique and rewarding experience with some transcendent moments.