Name: Close
Brand: Messa

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SVART299CD

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-03-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

6430077096691

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Messa

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Svart

Messa is a Doom Metal band hailing from Cittadella (Padua), Veneto, Italy. The band was formed in early 2014 by Mark Sade and Sara, who began developing a concept and writing songs. Later on, Mistyr and Albert joined the group to complete the lineup.
With their unique blend of doom metal, Messa has carved out their own distinct sound within the genre. Drawing inspiration from bands like Enthralled, SubRosa, Mizmor, and YOB among others, they have created a captivating musical experience that resonates with fans worldwide.
Known for their powerful performances and thought-provoking lyrics, Messa continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. Their music is an immersive journey that transports listeners into a world of dark emotions and introspection.

Svart is a Finnish label that was established in Turku in 2009 by two individuals, specializing in re-releasing underground music on vinyl. They have gained recognition for their label series, *Jazz Liisa* and *Pop-Liisa*, which showcase the best of underground music. With a focus on quality and authenticity, Svart has become a trusted name in the industry.

Messa's rising trajectory hits the stratosphere on their immense new album Close. Soaring up out of the Italian Doom Rock underground in 2014, Messa have been rapidly garnering a frenzied throng of devotees, in thrall to their monumental and broad-ranging sound craft. Releasing two widely celebrated cult records, the latest of which Feast For Water in 2018 was a critical breakthrough success, with Rolling Stone calling the whole album "captivating, wringing maximum drama out of its savvy stylistic clash," Messa have had everyone on tenterhooks, waiting for what was next.

Close draws us further into Messa's spellbinding textures and immersive dynamics. Described as "Stevie Nicks fronting Black Sabbath," singer Sara's colossal voice omnipotently carries the listener on an emotional rollercoaster ride where the sonic cauldron of Iommi guitars gives way to Arabian oudh and progressive solos in a masterful style-clash that well befits Messa's incendiary reputation. The hushed Fender Rhodes piano intro on opener "Suspended," picks up where Messa left off on their previous album Feast For Water but then collapses gloriously into Jazz guitar and widescreen impassioned crushing riffs, lighting our way for the odyssey ahead.

Perfection or something extremely close, Messa's Close is not just a Metal record, but it's definitely one of the best things to break out of the confines of Metal in a long time.

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