With my first bite into Sanctum's Let's Eat, I wasn't sure what to think. Losing their captivating female vocalist, Lena, was a big shock. The result is an album that, while bearing obvious Sanctum signatures, is a very different listen compared to the band's past work. Formerly beautiful and moving mixed with the harsh and haunting, this new material is more raw and powerful. The haunting aspect is still there, but this music seems to be more twisted and inaccessible. It's comparable to having your head plunged under water, and just when panic begins to set in, you're yanked above the surface for only a few brief seconds of oxygen before being forced under again. Despite the differences, this album is pure genius. Sanctum has carefully crafted an incredible masterpiece that should have industrial fans in a frenzy. They have created a world of industrial noise and rough beats, soft and delicate piano, soothing violin, and an array of other creative and attention grabbing sounds put together in a way that is nothing short of brilliant.
Editors' ratings — Doug 3/5, David 2/5
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