Indukti - S.U.S.A.R.

Artist: Indukti

Album: S.U.S.A.R.

Release: 2004

“All my hopes, they just can’t unfold”

This one’s a deep listen… These Polish upstarts are pushing at the boundaries of progressive metal. Where some bands on their debut’s tend to stuck to the simpler formulas of their chosen genre, Indukti brings a complexity to S.U.S.A.R. that few musicians would dare to attempt on their first records. Sounding like a weird mix of Ayreon and Riverside, (complemented by Riverside vocalist Mariusz Duda singing on a few tracks), the band’s eccentric instrumentation is the notable feature on S.U.S.A.R.. The majority of the album is instrumental and while that may turn off some people, the musicians involved keep the listener on their toes with constantly changing rhythms and melodies. A particular moment of beauty that shines through above the others is when the album halts and a Harp plays for a few blissful minutes. I’m left wishing they would have given more emphasis on the Harp player because she definitely gives the album a better sense of atmosphere. There’s a general feeling of coldness around this record. The songs have a dark vibe about them that is only added to when Mariusz caresses the record with his unique sound of pain and loss. With such a combination of talent, the album could serve as background music to a lunatics mind. Nothing wrong with that right? Anyway… S.U.S.A.R. as a whole feels like one big jam session. The last song in particular sounds like it could have come from In the Court of the Crimson King – which is a BIG plus in my book. As far as sound, Indukti don’t really bring a lot of new stuff to the table. But none the less S.U.S.A.R. is still quite an interesting listen and any fan of progressive music should find this record enjoyable – if a tad repetitive. Indukti are defiantly a band to watch for in the future.