Setting off the odyssey with grandiosity, 'Inversion' introduces Maykors intentions for this release with elegance. Strip away the delicate yet stepping drums and you would be left with an otherworldly soundscape akin to the most haunting movie soundtrack. The meandering pianos and ethereal vocal cries contrast gracefully with the rolling drums and progressive bass-work to create something that feels entirely organic in its duration, setting the tone for the rest of the EP.
Continuing the melodic theme yet moving into darker realms, 'Melani' swaps out the soft pads and piano for a bubbly techno-inspired synth that modulates its way through the track. The complexity of this lead synth is backed up by a clever arrangement that gives the tune a feeling of constantly ascending, backed up by the usual strong production and core drum and bass elements that are here effortlessly executed.
The title track 'Odyssey' begins again with an air of melancholy through softly arpeggiating, cinematic pads, but don't let that fool you. The drop takes a swift u-turn, plunging the listener into a murky, pulsating bassline, complete with organic foley percussion and swift jungle-influenced drum edits. As is central to the Maykors musical ethos, the track constantly progresses with no second thoughts, as the gloomy atmosphere of the intro comes in and out of focus and we are met with new elements throughout.
Finally, the EP closes with 'Starr', without a doubt the heaviest, most club centric of the bunch – and it's obvious within the first 30 seconds. The previous three tracks have led up to this moment, dropping with potency into a fizzy, sub-led bassline that automatically leads to heads being down and gun-fingers coming out. We've had the pleasure of testing this one out at our shows with nothing but top reactions, and we can't wait for everyone to get their hands on it.
The metal’s band revelatory new record crosses genres and styles, effortlessly combining seemingly incompatible subgenres. Bandcamp Album of the Day Apr 26, 2024