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Senthil
Crypticorifislit (Demo) 2005 None
Senthil is an American project that plays slow funeralish doom metal with a strong noise influence. This is their first demo, released for free as MP3 (visit here for download), and as a Pro CD-R from Autumn Winds productions. This demo is basically one long track of very slow-tempo metal, with very noisy guitars and sickly screaming and growling. Several riffs or melodies are exchanged and there are also some clean guitar interludes. Another feature are some samples of what I think is a French movie, which sound very aggressive and violent. On the whole, it is difficult to judge this song. This kind of music stands or falls with its atmosphere. One either likes this sick, dirty kind of noise doom, or one doesn't. While I was not particularly touched by this release, it contains enough elements to make it interesting to those who are really into sick, noisy music. If you think you apply, and/or like projects like Wormphlegm and Moss, give it go, this might be a 'pleasant' surprise. If not, don't bother.	1. Crypticorifislit Approx. 27 minutes
Reviewed by: Oscar Strik
Bosque/Senthil Split (Split CD) 2006 Pale Horse
For this split, two underground extreme doom artists team up with a young label. Both Senthil and Bosque have released earlier demos, so they might be familiar names to some. We get some raw tracks from both artists that might be interesting for those deep into the extreme underground. Portuguese Bosque comes with a new tripartite track in the vein of the 'Dead Nature' demo. That means slow, pounding drums, searing lead guitars, and hellish screams. The calmer interludes and the main guitar lines make these tracks varied and interesting, but the lack of sound quality hinders the music. I hope Bosque will manage a bit more next time. On the other side, lack of production seems to be what Senthil is thriving on. These two tracks are full of raw guitars, screams, vomiting, and whatnot. Obviously, this project is all about being as sick as possible. Think Stabat Mater and Wormphlegm. Now, you could either say this is (intentionally?) underproduced easy-attention crap, or raw, underground and extreme. It's all in the eye of the beholder. I'd say this 'ekkstreme sikkness' thing is past its prime. If you think it's not, you might like this.	Bosque: 1. Under the capricorn sky - part I 2. Under the capricorn sky - part II 3. Under the capricorn sky - part III Senthil: 4. Premeditation - Part I 5. Premeditation - Part II Approx. 60 minutes
Reviewed by: Oscar Strik