Customer Reviews

Planetary Confinement

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This album is much different from the first two Antimatter albums. Instead of being mostly electronic and slightly pop-like sound, this album is much, much more minimalist, and EXTREMELY depressing. I know every reviewer has said that but, obviously it is true. It is instantly is the saddest music I have ever heard, surpassing My Dying Bride / Silver Mount Zion which I previously proclaimed as the most depressing music I've ever heard. Everything from the vocals, melodies and lyrics just all come together beautifully but at the same time crushingly painful. There is also a little violin and piano added to flourish up the album... like flowers at a funeral. Extremely sad music doesn't mean I'm an extremely sad person, but I like my music brimming with the deepest of emotions, weather that be adrenaline-pumping death metal... the most joyful symphonies, or ...something like this.

This album is also quite different from the first two because about half the songs are just acoustic guitar and Mick Moss' singing. The songs directly alternate between the female vocalists with minimalist keyboards, and acoustic songs with Mick Moss' vocals. The two different style songs were actually recorded in different places and a few months apart. I like the electronic style but I have to say I like the simple, yet gorgeous acoustic playing a bit better. I am a huge fan of folk-noir already, and these are some of the best songs of that style I've heard. The female vocals are so disheartening, they sound almost suicidal, and coated with a thick layer of echoes to emphasize it and add that haunting atmosphere even more. I like the way they've alternated between both style songs like this. It makes each song refreshing; at the end of a low-key female-vocal song, the tinge-more upbeat folk-style songs sound refreshing, and vice-versa.

"Legions" is probably my favorite song on here, (and you can hear it on the end records website) and being the second-to-last one, the persistent acoustic plucking seems almost upbeat compared to the rest of the album. They even start to add a little drums halfway through. Wow, drums. Remember those?

All in all, this is probably my favorite Antimatter album so far, surpassing the almost opposite sounding "Savior," however I still like that one very much and remains one of the most unique albums in my collection. I am very eagerly awaiting the next one now to see how the band further progresses.

This is the ultimate saddest album I think I own. I can barely listen to it without tearing up inside. All acoustic with tragic notes that cannot help but bring about the most depressed state in the listener. Download the full version of Legions from The End Records to see for yourself. If you are looking for a haunting, mellow listen this album is most likely what you need. Don't let my words about this album being bleak discourage you though because even though the album is one the saddest albums I have, it is also one of the most beautiful. Addictingly beautiful. The tones on this album are so pure and full that they bring forth an honesty that propels the emotional element of the album further and further. If you like mellow sad music then this album is for you. Crushingly amazing work.

I love this album. It's very sparse and acoustic (the Mick Moss tracks at least.) There is a great cover of Trouble's Mr. White, taken to new depths of sorrow and doom. If you need an album to listen to while at your lowest, this is it. Duncan Patterson left the band after the recording of this, but judging from the strength of the Mick Moss penned tracks the band will carry on with no problems. Half of the tracks here are written and performed by Duncan, and the other half by Mick. So, fans of Duncan's work in Anathema will be pleased, and hopefully like Mick's songs just as much if not more. Highlights include "The Weight of the World," "Mr White" and "A Portrait of the Young Man as an Artist."

Another great piece of music created by Antimatter. It starts off with great piano piece, that instantly captures your attention and then evolves into main part of the album, dark acoustic rock. My favorite aspect of this album are the beautiful vocals. The vocals(which include female vocals) are sad, deep and haunting. This goes well with the simple acoustic guitars and the few other instuments. This creates a dark ambient/acoustic atmosphere that few bands can match. If you want depressing music, you have found it.

Nothing else needs to be said, except that you need to buy this album, it is something you will not regret.

This album is one of the bests I've ever bought, it contains everything a good band can ask for, some awesome music arrangements and excelent lyrics. This cd is also well balanced because of the spliting sesions from Mick and Duncan, their both great. If you like to hear some brilliant musicians don't hesitate in buying this cd.

Antimatter "Planetary Confinement" is a great piece of emotional bleak music. I first head the track "Legions" from the End Records website. I was drawn in and wanted to hear more. The song started with a nice acoustic riff but no elements of folk just sorrow filled strumming. The album follows with this same atmosphere through out never speeding the pace or abandoning this realm for happier passages. The lead vocalist for this album is male but a couple of songs have a female vocal in the mix. This album contains an array of soft subtle textured beats.

I think this album was worth every penny.

It looks like I've stumbled across yet another band that is truely a great find. Antimatter is the kind of music you can listen to at just about any time. The vocals are full of pure emotions and the songs are put together well. Its just great music. Check out Opeth's Damnation album also for more great acoustic/deep music.

I'm probably going to end up repeating what the other reviewers here have said. This album, from the minimalistic piano intro "Planetary Confinement" to the drone ending of "Eternity Part 24", never strikes a single happy note. Mick Moss and Duncan Patterson have managed to pen some incredibly beautiful melodies that are only enhanced by an all-acoustic delivery and some haunting female vocals. Standout tracks are "Legions", "The Weight Of The World" and "Line Of Fire"; however, the quality of the record is consistently high. If you like melancholic, sad music, this is a must-have. Antimatter's previous works ("Saviour" and "Lights Out") are also worth checking out if you don't mind a more electronic approach to the same sort of concept. Highly recommended.

1. Planetary Confinement 3/5
2. The Weight Of The World 5/5
3. Line of Fire 4/5
4. Epitaph 5/5
5. Mr White 4/5
6. A Portrait of The Young Man As An Artist 5/5
7. Relapse 5/5
8. Legions 4/5
9. Eternity Part 24 4/5

TOTAL = 39/45 = 87% = 5 star album

i like this album a lot, this is what antimatter is all about in my opinion, the soft melodies and ambient music, its much better then "lights out" in my opinion, the songs are just better.
i really enjoy this album i like all the songs, highly recommended.

This CD is so dark, so beautiful and rich. Haunting guitars mix with beautiful vocals. Turn the lights down, kick back and think.. deeply..
This disc is what i have been looking for. Just love the somberness and the beauty... The best tracks are 'Weight of the World', 'Portrait of the youg...', 'Relapse' and 'Legions'.
But there isnt a bad moment here.. Songs are strictly written to create ambiance and emotion. Its not progressive in that sense, but it is a gorgeous disc. A must have. i love it.