New Album Release: Marionette ID - Alluvion (preorder now, releases Sept. 12th)

The Hungarian independent rock group, Marionette ID, has announced that they are now accepting preorders for their new album, Alluvion which will be released on the 12th of September.

Preorder here http://marionetteid.bandcamp.com/


I'm not good at describing and reviewing music, so I won't even attempt describing with amazing technicalities I read in other people's reviews and just go with my experiences with this music and this band.

I was first introduced to this band by a now distant friend. But I never gave them much of a chance until a little over a year ago. I was so stuck on Képzelt Város that I narrowed my views of the Hungarian music scene. When I finally gave mID a chance and listened to Emptiness Will Change Your Mind. I was "wow'd." This wasn't quite the typical post-rock that I listened to, but it did have some familiar elements. As I continued listening I became more and more engaged. The vocals were gripping, and while they had a somewhat emo-ish sound to them, they were most definitely not emo. I became a fan. I then started checking out these other Hungarian artists that friend suggested to me.

Months later they come out with their two-track Transpires EP, the first piece of music they put out in two years. This is much, much darker than their previous work and less vocal oriented. And the minimal vocals seem a bit more emotional as well. This looks to be an interesting turn for mID.

During this time I have been in contact with their bassist. I wanted to make a trip up to Hungary primarily to see them and Képzelt Város play. This trip finally took place in April. I had the pleasure of not only seeing mID play, but open for the irish post-rock behemoths, God Is An Astronaut. I was afriad that God Is An Astronaut's status would cause mID's crowd numbers to be fairly dismal, but to my surprise, the venue was packed for mID. I've never seen so many people come and stay for an opening band. Then it hit me, "I'm here... IN BUDAPEST... watching my friends up on stage... playing... opening for God Is An Astronaut... in a crowded venue!" And I look around me, there's Máté and Gergő from Képzelt Város. That was a good night.

Upon my arrival back at home I hear word from them that they're working hard to finish their new album. Soon after comes the heartbreaking news, my dear friend and the first person I've ever contacted from mID, must travel his own path and must part from the band. Their show with Rosetta was his last show. On July 7th, sorrow made its way across the Atlantic Ocean over here in the US. But when a door closes another one always opens... and later something exciting will happen. mID officially announced last Sunday that Máté, also big fan of mID and Képzelt Város' guitarist, is now the new bassist. This is extremely exciting (well, at least for me it is). Two days later, preorders for Alluvion are officially announced.


And this now brings us to Alluvion.

I've been fairly curious about this album especially since the Transpires EP. Alluvion does feature the two songs off the EP as well as five new songs. I had the privilege of listening to one song, Parallel Monologue, which at the time he sent it to me had the tentative title of Fierceness. And with Serenity available as a teaser for the album on their Bandcamp page, Alluvion seems to me to have taken a somewhat darker turn with a little more post-rock-y elements as compared to their previous album.

Nine more days... just nine...

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