‘I am 9x stronger than Odin’s sword’— what a fucking way to start this record! You know when that’s the opening line that you’re in for a wild ride! After his last drop not long ago, expectations are high, so how does he fare? Let’s talk about it!
This is the brand-new album by MC Eclyse, and he brings with him producers such as
– Someone
– Hi Q
– Omar Glomar
– Chaos
– Bizi Beats
– Vancleef
And MC’s such as
– Figerson
– kakarot
– Grim Moses
– G Fam Black
– Marz One
Interestingly, it seems that on this album, E has decided to go full mythical and fantasy realm with his lyricism, and I honestly love that! That’s like for me and my metal tastes, I’ve always gravitated towards the more fantasy-driven bands and their theatrical natures
– Trivium (Shogun era)
– Cradle Of Filth
– Dimmu Borgir
– Led Zeppelin
So, when I heard this album and saw how much he was basing his pen game on cultural references and mythology, it made me extremely happy as a long-time fan!
As I stated before, his first words were about Odin, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg; we get references to Arthur and his swords, fortune tellers, Twin Peaks, Grim Reapers, Ancient Rome, and sorcerers, among many, many other things.
With the actual rapping, he sounds as methodical as ever. Every bar is on point, his flow is precise, and his performance is powerful as he sounds himself an ancient historian describing the times of what once was! Very cryptic yet very intriguing portrayal and execution!
I’d have to say the combination of his topics and the way he’s laying out said verses makes this the most entertaining album of his to date! If he can tunnel-vision himself with these lyrics, I’m sure I’d always be happy with his work!
Now, onto the production, we have a list of different men helping out, and each man brings their A+ game!
Whether we talk about Hi-Q and his ridiculous 2025 evolution and bangers he’s been dropping, or CAOS who has helped produce two of my favourite singles to date for NERO, and the work he put on for himself in the early months of this year!
Even Omar, on the handful of things I’ve heard him on, has surprised me with his masterful execution of the production and styles he’s been able to deliver!
So it’s no surprise to me that these names (plus more) were able to put on a masterclass of mostly eerie, haunting, and diabolic beats that make you feel like you’re a few feet away from a dragon’s lair full of gold. You know your chances of survival are probably 0%, but that gold is calling your name like the ring to the golem.
The production is the kind that makes you feel transported to the dark days of the medieval period, which, although glorified in cinema, would no doubt be a constant survival for your life. If you played Witcher 3, you’ll understand exactly what I mean by this! If you think you’re Geralt, you’re lying and fucked and going to die a miserable death!
So imagine experiencing that dread in music form! That’s what you’ll get with this album, and the producers work this vivid production to a fucking TEE!
So what are you waiting for? Go on your sonic quest today and feel the magic!
https://open.spotify.com/album/6Ch8oZHkBkWFNCA3C1rPPj?si=QuUitSaERKKG3dydIjEEBg
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