After releasing two singles to great critical acclaim – ‘Meta Girl’ in 2023 and ‘Plastic Womb’ in 2024 – Swedish progressive rock innovators, Nebula Nine, are now ready to unveil their first EP. Featuring four tracks of complex, emotive and enthralling music that tell the tale of man’s exodus from earth in the face of an impending, world-ending cataclysm, The Last Sky Piercer is a truly remarkable release. Each song plays an intrinsic role in the unfolding drama, but is also whole and complete in itself, each capable of being enjoyed individually or as part of the overwhelming conceptual arc.
The gentle opening melodies of ‘Sky Piercer’ slowly draw the listener into the Nebula Nine experience like the coming of dawn. Power, momentum, edge and weight build gradually as the intricate patterns of the music unwind, revealing a balance between extraordinary beauty, deep sadness and an unsettling awareness of the uncertain future ahead. ‘Terminal’ follows, raising the tension but also the sense of endless possibilities as the Nebula Nine musicians reveal the extent of their musical accomplishment and vivacious creativity. Things become heavier and more forceful with ‘Blood Red Eyes’, although the metallic drive remains swathed in secrets and questions and then ‘Maroons’ provides the breathtaking conclusion to this journey into the unknown. Intimacy and fragility become towering, uplifting majesty and then, like a comet, the song and the EP gradually fade from the senses, leaving behind memories of something magical
Mastered by Hans Olsson, whose impressive, eclectic resume includes work with the likes of Graveyard, Horisont, Dorrian Sorriaux and Diablo Swing Orchestra, The Last Sky Piercer possesses a vibrant, textured sound. Every element of the meticulously crafted music can be fully appreciated, with different nuances and touches of sonic sorcery catching the ear with every listen. Destined to be treasured by those who appreciate dextrous performances, captivating song writing and ideas that fire the imagination, The Last Sky Piercer is a true gem of progressive music and Nebula Nine are fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in their field.
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