While naming your band after a sea bird may seem ridiculous, it is. But hey, there are worse band names out there. Way worse. I've never heard Cormorant before, but a little research reveals that they are a San Fran progressive metal band, which could explain the bands name. Take it away birds!
Cormorant - Earth Diver (how very hippie of you)
Track 1 - Eris
Looks like a short track for a progressive band at 2:34. I'm going to assume intro. Clean guitar lick buried in effects. Into a Spanish sounding riff and melody. Not hating this. As it keeps going I'm liking it more and more.
Track 2 - Daughter Of Void
Just under 7 minutes. Starts by building sharply on the intro riff. And boom! Old school black metal????? Wait. More like old school Opeth. Orchid old school. Breaks with effects drowned clean vocals. And an old school black metal blast.
Alright, at it's core this is very much early Opeth worship, but it's also layered with several different elements of mid-90s black metal. Most progressive bands would get snotty or pissy when you call them out on their influences (WE'RE OUR OWN THING MAN!), but you can't open your new album with your influences so obviously on your sleeve and not expect people to make the comparison. Having said that, these guys are VERY good at what they do. I really enjoyed both the intro and the track, and have already added it to my Play Music Library. You should do the same.
-K @MrBrutal666
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