Sanguine Relic, a rising force in the underground USBM scene, delivers raw yet refined lo-fi black metal. The album opens with the haunting instrumental I, then dives into buzzsaw guitars and thunderous drums, maintaining a grim, unpolished intensity throughout. A dark ambient finale with funeral bells offers a brief respite, while a surprising cover of Björk’s The Anchor Song transforms it into a journey through solitude and despair, showcasing the band’s versatility and creativity.
