And on the opposite spectrum: Helios - Eingya (2006)
So, you got some of the grimmest metal around (You did, didn't you? What? You didn't? Get the fuck out of here). For those of you left, you might want a soothing, ambient piece with which you can reflect on the metal you just indulged upon. Enter Helios (most likely named after the Greek representation of the sun by the same name), an ambient, nature influenced band from Portland, Oregon. Focusing less on post-rock tension building and release and more on enveloping, soothing soundscapes, Eingya's sound also focuses more on electronic sounds and city-like white-noise ambience. A slight electronic edge, strangely, does nothing to deprive the record of a completely organic feel. Eingya is a fantastic release that will get you in the mood for sitting around and doing nothing. In this hectic world, sometimes there's just nothing better than sloth-like relaxation, and Eingya is a perfect, moving piece that stands as a testament to that idea. Get it here.
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