Poland’s atmospheric doom metal outfit Against The Seasons released their debut album »If The Ocean Could Sing«

Poland’s atmospheric doom metal outfit Against The Seasons led by mastermind Damian Kinowski stream their debut album, »If The Ocean Could Sing«, which was released on June 7th, 2024. The EP features Kinowski’s stellar remakes of songs by Agolloch and Woods Of Ypres.

Listen to »If The Ocean Could Sing« on Bandcamp, Spotify and YouTube!

Tracklist:
01. Exile
02. The Astral Dialogue (Agalloch cover)
03. Ode
04. Reflection On The Pond
05. The Sun Was In My Eyes: Part One (Woods Of Ypres cover)
06. Elegy Of The Stars

Courtesy of Clawhammer PR:

»If The Ocean Could Sing«, the debut album by Against The Seasons, is a haunting exploration of authors, states, and reflections, expressed through the evocative medium of atmospheric doom metal. Each track serves as a stirring reflection on the complexities of existence, drawing from personal experiences and reflections.

From the devastating rage of »Exile«, through the uplifting »Ode«, to the introspective depths of »Reflection On The Pond«, Against The Seasons’ debut album takes listeners on a journey through the darkest corners of the soul. Concluding this emotional odyssey is the epic finale, »Elegy Of The Stars«, a captivating 10-minute journey that encapsulates the album’s thematic essence. The author asks, “Where will the stars go when the sky will be no more?”

Beginning with a sense of total hopelessness, the song traverses through waves of despair, contemplation, and a surge of empowering resolve. However, instead of providing a definitive answer, it concludes without resolution, leaving listeners to reflect on the asked question.

In addition to the music, the album experience is enriched by a beautifully designed booklet that weaves graphics and texts to further illustrate the story. This visual and textual accompaniment offers a deeper immersion into the themes of the album, allowing listeners to connect with the emotions and reflections on a more profound level.

»If The Ocean Could Sing« was written and composed by Damian Kinowski. The album was mixed, mastered, and recorded at Versus Records and produced by Lukasz Tomczak. Artwork by Aghy Purakusuma. Logo design by Christophe Szpajdel.

Line-up:
Damian Kinowski – Guitars
Michal Miluski – Vocals
Lukasz Tomczak – Drums, Bass

Artist Bio:

Against The Seasons is the evocative solo project of Damian Kinowski, a Poland-based musician whose work immerses listeners in a profound, poetic exploration of the human condition. Driven by a deep-rooted melancholy, he captures the essence of fleeting moments, emotions, and deep reflections through the medium of atmospheric doom metal, crafting a soundscape that is both haunting and introspective.

“I’ve always believed that sounds and words in small amounts are magical. In large quantities, however, they distort and misrepresent what they try to convey.”

The name ‘Against The Seasons’ symbolizes a paradox – the need to break free from the cyclical monotony of the seasons, to shatter these binding chains, and, at the same time, a desperate struggle to hold onto it all, clinging to the past to preserve identity and memories, for the sake of not losing oneself.

“If we succumb to the seasons, we ultimately lose ourselves. We begin to forget the places, people, sounds, and moments that shape us. All fades into obscurity, erasing everything that defines us. With that, we also show disrespect to those no longer with us.”

Rejecting modern standards, Against The Seasons embraces a less modified sound of instruments, allowing the natural flaws and imperfections to channel author’s emotions and highlight the music’s essence. This raw approach creates a powerful connection between the artist and the listener, making each song a shared experience.

“I believe people are like tuning forks. If you hit the right note, their soul resonates; words become unnecessary to communicate. To forge genuine feelings into music, the tone must be organic, reflecting the flaws and cracks of both instruments and humans. These imperfections make the music more authentic. That’s why I avoid the modern standard of sound that makes most songs indistinguishable from one another.”

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well