OFFICIUM TRISTE - REASON - DISPLEASED
Officium Triste. Names don't get much sadder than that! The Dutch so-called atmospheric metallers have delivered a relatively short album reminiscent of bands like early My Dying Bride and Anathema which would recurringly get the boot from Metallian Towers, although it must be mentioned that these guys have kept the use of the synthesizers to a minimum and incorporated enough deep growling to maintain a respectable poise. The sound is good and the mood desirable for fans of the aforementioned style. It would be even better though were the band to dump the keyboards and become a real metal band. - Ali "The Metallian"