Darker than the melancholy shadowing the House of Usher, more brooding, crestfallen, and agonizing in mood than the development of Reverend Dimmesdale, "Umbra" has a textural beauty about it that makes the song serene amidst the tenebrosity that constitutes its namesake. The boys of Karnivool adorn a tale of addiction and intervention with a superb arrangement which complements everything about it. There's such a grandoise build-up in the bridge, and the last stanza adds to its power. It'll strike you in the face and make you crave another listen (strange for a song hinting at a common vice). Once again, the song lends itself towards many interpretations, which I love. Especially in a song about addiction, "Umbra" has the potential to be identifiable to those experiencing lows with whatever demon they are battling. That is something the Vool boys should take pride in. What a modern-fucking-masterpiece...
Darker than the melancholy shadowing the House of Usher, more brooding, crestfallen, and agonizing in mood than the development of Reverend Dimmesdale, "Umbra" has a textural beauty about it that makes the song serene amidst the tenebrosity that constitutes its namesake. The boys of Karnivool adorn a tale of addiction and intervention with a superb arrangement which complements everything about it. There's such a grandoise build-up in the bridge, and the last stanza adds to its power. It'll strike you in the face and make you crave another listen (strange for a song hinting at a common vice). Once again, the song lends itself towards many interpretations, which I love. Especially in a song about addiction, "Umbra" has the potential to be identifiable to those experiencing lows with whatever demon they are battling. That is something the Vool boys should take pride in. What a modern-fucking-masterpiece...