Elder Innate Passage

'Innate Passage' finds the mainly Berlin-based band spearheading a league of progressive stoner and psychdelic rock bands, becoming one of the most important acts of their mostly young generation, in style and expressive intent. In the spring of 2020, Elder released their fifth album, 'Omens', establishing a claim to their most prog-heavy interpretation of sprawling heavy rock. Two years later, the new album builds on many similar concepts, but once again surpasses its predecessor on all levels.
Whether it's a shredding lead in the climax of 'Endless Return' or the idiosyncratically patient, almost meandering build into the crescendo and fade of 'Merged in Dreams/Ne Plus Ultra'. In the centerpiece 'Coalescence' they offer Opeth-worthy rhythmic complexity and piano drama balanced by crunching heavy guitars and twisted leads. In 'The Purpose' they create a melody that is captivating without sacrificing the clarity of the individual instruments from which it winds.
The CD comes as a digipak.