Garden Gnome is a Blackened Dungeon Synth Metal solo artist from the US. July 23rd, 2023, Garden Gnome released their latest studio album, Phegnomeology Of Spirit, which would gratify fans of Dark Ambient/Fantasy Music. The album was released through Voices Of The Ainur and promoted through Shred Storm PR.
Introduction:
Garden Gnome, Phegnomeology: 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 Phegnomeology
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Garden Gnome and their Phegnomeology album.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Features blackened riffs with weaving epic atmospheric passages and haunting organ keys. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involves blackened vocals. The Third Sin—The Percussions: This delves into the vast world of slow drum strikes, patterns, and fills.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: Four epic “Gnome Metal” blackened dungeon synth songs
Upon pressing the play button, the listener is immediately transported into the world of the opening piece, Die Stunde ihrer Geburt. The song commences leisurely, allowing the listener to settle into the musical spectrum. The synths and low drum strikes gradually enter the soundscape, creating a sense of anticipation and building tension. As the instruments pick up pace, the spoken vocals come into play, adding depth and meaning to the captivating melody.
As the listener embarks on a journey through the Garden Gnome musical world, they are met with a sense of beauty and wonder that lies just beneath the surface— a trip through a hauntingly atmospheric soundscape that captures the essence of black metal and dungeon synth and blends them seamlessly with genuinely breathtaking perfection. The music progresses, the second piece, Phegnomenology Of Spirit, and the last two pieces, where the listener finds the release of Phegnomenology Of Spirit draw on a depth of fantasy-based gnome lore. They also touch on authentic concepts of philosophy, politics, ideological conflict, and faction-based purges.
This fruit of art’s production, devilmanship, and composition are phenomenal, and it manages to be both beautiful and dark and epic simultaneously. The combination of instrumental and vocal arrangements in this piece is truly exceptional.
Dark-synth work is particularly noteworthy as it takes centre stage, weaving epic atmospheric passages and haunting organ keys together to create an immersive and captivating experience. The vocals are seamlessly integrated into the black metal musical spectrum, adding depth and darkness to the composition. What’s more, the slow drum strikes and fills only enhance the already palpable atmosphere, creating a sense of tension and anticipation that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. Truly a fruit of art.
This exceptional piece of music is a fruit of art that perfectly embodies the essence of its genre while simultaneously pushing the boundaries and creating something truly remarkable and original. At the same time, the music is a work of art that demands to be experienced fully, as it offers the listener a genuinely captivating and enthralling experience. The complex composition and intricate layers present an entertaining and intellectually stimulating, multidimensional soundscape experience through the music.
The album comes to an end with the last song, Getötet von der Dialektik. We want to give a shoutout to Shred Storm for letting us review Garden Gnome and their Phegnomenology album. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Phegnomenology Of Spirit”
PlayThe Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Garden Gnome and their Phegnomeology album.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: Is that for us, from the beginning to the end, Phegnomenology Of Spirit deserves recognition for its exceptional artistic merit, devilmanship, and captivating gnome-beauty. That transcends the boundaries of its genre and offers a unique and memorable experience to those fortunate enough to experience it.
—yes, the release is short, but it’s darkly breathtakingly composed and would please fans who love black metal and dungeon synth.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
I’m unsure about the artwork or what is happening within the painting.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Garden Gnome, and their album Phegnomeology.
This concludes the Garden Gnome, Phegnomeology review.
Track-Listing:
- Die Stunde ihrer Geburt
- Phegnomenology of Spirit
- Das Ding an Sich (Am Ende wird Gnomenhauer als der wahre Erbe de Gnomewegian Idealismus gefeiert werden)
- Getötet von der Dialektik
Garden Gnome is:
- Jason Kiss – everything
- Guest vocals on Die Stunde ihrer Geburt by David Burke
