Anthesteria - Metro 2033

Review by Felicia Sjödahl

Anthesteria's album Metro 2033 is a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece that takes listeners on a journey through the post-apocalyptic world of Dmitry Glukhovsky's novel of the same name. The album's ambient soundscapes, ethereal vocals, and haunting melodies capture the desolate, yet strangely alluring atmosphere of the underground tunnels and dark corners of Moscow's metro system.

From the opening track "The Last Ray of Light," with its eerie electronic beats and delicate piano melodies, to the closing track "The Last Day of Earth," with its mournful vocals and ethereal synth textures, Metro 2033 is a captivating and immersive listening experience. Anthesteria's use of field recordings, such as the sound of trains rumbling by and the distant echoes of voices, adds an extra layer of realism to the album, making it feel like the listener is actually wandering through the tunnels of the metro system.

Summary by Felicia Sjödahl

Metro 2033 is a must-listen for fans of dark ambient music and anyone who wants to be transported to a post-apocalyptic world. Anthesteria's skillful blend of electronic and acoustic elements, combined with their talent for creating hauntingly beautiful melodies, makes this album a standout in the genre.