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Ascending the Abyss
Electronic · 2019 · 10 tracks · 46m

Ascending the Abyss

Grendel

High-fidelity industrial anthems meeting cinematic synth-pop. A polished, defiant evolution of the aggrotech sound into something more melodic and expansive.

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It's like the soundtrack to a high-speed chase in a neon-lit future where the hero actually wins.

A high-octane blend of industrial grit and cinematic hope that feels like a defiant surge forward.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 46m
01
Ascension
2:14
02
Brace the Storm
5:28
03
Caught in the Middle
5:07
04
Cloak & Dagger
5:22
05
Bitter Tide
4:52
06
Fire & Light
5:01
07
Glass Under Feet
4:26
08
Purpose
5:09
09
Falling Back
5:20
10
Northern Line
3:39
Moments Worth Waiting For
The transition from the atmospheric intro of Ascension into the driving, melodic pulse of Brace the Storm.
The soaring, anthemic chorus of Caught in the Middle where the industrial grit meets pure pop sensibility.
The rhythmic interplay of the synth bass and sharp percussion on Cloak & Dagger that demands movement.
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