In the depths of sonic exploration, where genres intertwine like currents beneath the surface, Bees Made Honey in the Vein Tree presents “Aion,” an album that mirrors the enigmatic essence of water itself. This German quartet delves into the fluidity of sound, carving a path through the psyche with an album that flows as effortlessly as water’s dual nature – tender and tranquil, yet capable of unleashing primal torrents.
“Aion” derives its name from the Greek term for ‘eternity,’ a concept that mirrors the timeless quality of the music within. Bees Made Honey in the Vein Tree embarked on this sonic journey with a clear vision: to juxtapose the weighty riffs of doom metal with the ethereal elements of post-rock and psychedelia. Their evolution through prior albums, “Medicine” and “Grandmother,” was a prelude to the multidimensional resonance found on “Aion.”
In a manner reminiscent of water’s mutable form, the album’s compositions ebb and flow with a tidal grace. Guitars drift like gentle waves, cascading through the listener’s consciousness, only to swell into pounding crescendos that mirror the brutal beauty of a stormy sea. The bass lines ripple beneath the surface, anchoring the listener as they navigate the sonic depths. The drum fills drip like raindrops, echoing the pitter-patter of nature’s rhythm. Through it all, the clean vocals echo like distant whispers, carried by the wind across vast sonic landscapes.
Thematically, water’s dual nature emerges within the lyrics, drawing parallels between its life-giving properties and its darker undertones. Just as water nurtures, it also has the power to consume, to drown in its depths. This duality finds its musical counterpart in the juxtaposition of serene passages and explosive eruptions of sound. The result is an album that awakens a visceral connection, stirring emotions that oscillate between tranquility and turbulence.
Formed in Stuttgart in 2014, Bees Made Honey in the Vein Tree emerged from childhood friendships and an academic background, forging a collective purpose to mold genres like clay. The echoes of their evolution reverberate through “Aion,” where they have refined their signature blend of doom’s weight and post-rock’s ethereal qualities. The expansion of their sonic horizon is palpable – lower tunings, layered effects, and intensified vocals merge to create an intricate tapestry of sound.
As the band’s sonic sails unfurl, “Aion” invites listeners to glide over the endless seas of time, glimpsing the luminous stars of their sonic universe. Bees Made Honey in the Vein Tree encapsulates the eternal journey through sound, inviting us to embrace both the tranquil depths and the tempestuous swells. In “Aion,” water’s essence becomes sonic, offering a transcendent experience that parallels the element’s paradoxical allure.
With “Aion,” Bees Made Honey in the Vein Tree pours their collective creativity into a vessel that navigates the waters of musical exploration. This album is an invitation to embark on an auditory odyssey, where every note is a drop in the ocean of eternity, and every passage a reflection of water’s capricious nature. So, set sail and allow the tides of “Aion” to carry you through a realm where genres blend like colors in a sunset reflected on a tranquil sea.
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Released by Magnetic Eye Records on August 18, 2023
