Low Levels of Serotonin is a Brazilian Melodic Death Doom band. Founded by musician William Gonçalves (Desdominus) with the participation of Guilherme Malosso (Motherwood) on vocals and Douglas Martins (Deep Memories) in 2017. On the 15th November 2024 Low Levels of Serotonin released their third full-length album, “Inner Dissolution”. The album was released through Cold Art Industry.
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Low Levels of Serotonin, Inner Dissolution Review: This review will evaluate every aspect of the album, from its intricate musical composition to its production. Our analysis will provide valuable insights to help you determine if this album is worth adding to your collection.
The First Three Sins of Inner Dissolution
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Low Levels of Serotonin and their album, Inner Dissolution
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Characterized by heavy, powerful riffs and intricate melodies. This combination creates a dynamic range that enhances the overall dark and melancholic sound of the band. The bass lines are deep and resonant, providing a solid foundation that complements the heavy riffs and adds depth to their compositions, while the ethereal synths weave an atmospheric backdrop. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Ranging from guttural growls to clean, melodic singing. This versatility adds significant emotional depth to their tracks, complementing the thematic elements of their music. The Third Sin—The Percussions: The drums are carefully crafted and balanced, featuring both slow, deliberate beats typical of doom metal and faster, aggressive patterns that add intensity…
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion:
These songs delve into themes of philosophy, darkness, chaos theory, and sorrow, each resonating deeply within the listener’s soul
As soon as the listener hits the play button, the opening track Soul’s Prologue envelops the listener in a majestic piano introduction, resonating deeply and capturing the very essence of their spirit.
As the listener embarks on the next leg of their auditory adventure with the second track, Hatred, they are drawn into a collection of six additional pieces that weave a rich tapestry of lyrical exploration. These songs delve into themes of philosophy, darkness, chaos theory, and sorrow, each resonating deeply within the listener’s soul. The essence of these subjects permeates not just the lyrics, but also the overall mood and tone of the music, crafting a deeply impactful and contemplative listening experience.
Inner Dissolution offers an exhilarating journey lasting just under thirty minutes, featuring eight tracks that seamlessly blend the ferocity of death metal with the slow, crushing weight of doom metal. Interspersed throughout are expansive atmospheric segments that enhance the overall intensity, creating a powerful contrast between the heavy and aggressive elements of the music.
Low Levels of Serotonin’s Inner Dissolution emerges with a production quality that feels intentionally raw, evoking a nostalgic essence reminiscent of classic death doom. This choice enhances the overall atmosphere, immersing listeners in a haunting soundscape. Nevertheless, Inner Dissolution is not just about the gritty production; it showcases a fruit of art blend of artistry and devilmanship that infuses the music with a rich variety of tones, moods, and tempos. The instrumental arrangements are skillfully crafted, that intertwined with powerful composition and structure, featuring powerful, heavy riffs intertwined with intricate melodies that captivate the ear. Inner Dissolution‘s bass lines resonate deeply, grounding the sound with their weight. As the drums strike a perfect balance, alternating between slow, methodical beats and rapid, intense rhythms, reflecting the duality of their musical expression. Ethereal synths weave an atmospheric backdrop, often lending an eerie or sorrowful touch that complements the heavier elements. Vocals traverse a spectrum from guttural growls to soaring, melodic passages, enriching the emotional landscape and enhancing the thematic depth of their work.
This collection of music thrives on its diversity, with each composition offering a fresh perspective. The interplay between the instruments is tight and cohesive, yet every piece manages to carve out its ‘own’ identity through varied beats, riffs and vocal styles. The result is a thrilling journey through a landscape of instrumental and music composition, and devilmanship, where the intricate details of each song invite listeners to explore the depths of creativity and expression.
Low Levels of Serotonin’s Inner Dissolution is not to be missed, a must for fans of Katatonia, Novembers Doom, Opeth, Anathema, Doom:vs, My Dying Bride, Agalloch, and Paradise Lost.
As the album draws to a close with the final track, Dimetilpriptamina, it envelops the listener in a rich tapestry of symphonic and atmospheric sounds that pulse with warmth and vitality, yet linger with an unsettling sense of foreboding.… We want to give a shoutout to Low Levels of Serotonin for letting us review their album, Inner Dissolution. Now, we are going to conclude the review by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
The Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins of Low Levels of Serotonin and their album, Inner Dissolution
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia:
For myself, the essence of the album truly comes to life through the captivating guitar work, which stands out a fruit of art, complemented by the rich layers of synths, dynamic drums, heavy and melodic riffs and expressive vocals. Each track presents a unique experience, showcasing a fruit of art, blend of artistic elements. The fruit of art devilmanship is evident, as every song is distinct in its riffs, tempo, and rhythmic patterns, and so on, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound and journey.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The artwork presents a unique perspective, and while I wish I had a clearer understanding of its connection to the piece, I can only speculate. It appears to resonate with the lyrical themes of the music, capturing its essences.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Low Levels of Serotonin and their album, Inner Dissolution. Therefore, this concludes Low Levels of Serotonin and their album, Inner Dissolution review.
Members
Wilian Gonçalves: all instruments, vocals
Guilherme Malosso: vocals
Douglas Martins
Track-Listing
01. Soul’s Prologue
02. Hatred
03. 13th Floor
04. The Widow’s Moun
05. A Bruxa
06. When Mind Confronts the Soul
07. Hollow
08. Dimetilpriptamina
