Goatmoon – Stella Polaris (2017)

February 17, 2024

I’m being facetious of course, but similarities to something like Enthrone Darkness Triumphant are abound. Knowing the notorious reputation of Goatmoon it’s pretty funny to draw comparisons between the two, but alas I shall quit whilst I’m ahead. Stella Polaris does employ the same swirling pianos, orchestral hits, style of razor-sharp melodic riffing, and even a few pitchshifted narration vocals just like the record I am jokingly comparing it to, but Stella Polaris’ true singular sin is a toss of a coin between it’s run time and it’s lack of originality. It is a well produced album, with moments of beauty and absolute genius, but for the majority of its short runtime, you could be listening to literally anyone.