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Listening Notes: Playlist Clearance Vol. 6

We’re entering the sixth round with three new names and three familiar ones that I managed to finish in a single day. Yep—Wounds of Recollection shows up again, and it’s not stopping anytime soon!

Let’s go!

Immortal Slave – Notes on the Quest of Death (2006)

73%
The final trace of Immortal Slave comes packaged in four tracks that feel relatively fast and firm, carrying a stronger mystical atmosphere tied to the era that inspired them—more so than Cantilena. It also reminds me of Indonesian gothic metal playing styles, so it might suit fans of Theatre of Tragedy and Cradle of Filth.

Highlight: -

Sallow Moth – Arcane Treachery (2020)

70%
I already struggle to comment on progressive metal with clean vocals—now this is progressive death metal. I’m even more speechless.

The two tracks are well-cooked with tempos that never quite explode like typical death metal expectations, and honestly I can’t compare them to any particular release. Opeth? Gojira? Edge of Sanity? Who knows—I’ve only sampled a handful of references. Give it a try if you’re curious about the genre via this Sallow Moth.

Highlight: -

Sleepmakeswaves / Tangled Thoughts of Leaving – Split (2009)

78%
Back again with Sleepmakeswaves in a split release alongside another band I discovered early in my post-rock journey.

Sleepmakeswaves offers three different styles—from bright, energetic crescendo-driven tracks that grow heavier in “We Sing the Body Electric,” then closing with a fairly safe electronica approach. Tangled Thoughts of Leaving feels clearly different from the progressive samples I encountered in Aygan and Sallow Moth—thanks to thicker atmosphere and a stronger post-rock identity that can’t be underestimated.

All in all, this is a solid split from two post-rock bands and decent to be recommended.

Highlight: everything except We Sing the Body Electric

Supervulkan – Volume (2025)

71%
Moving on from post-rock, I ran into this Italian band leaning toward post-metal/sludgecore—raw and slightly abrasive. Unfortunately, nothing hits with a sharply piercing moment yet. Still, Supervulkan should resonate with fans of Amenra, Conjurer, Potmos Hetoimos, and similar acts.

Highlight: –

Vestiges / Ghaust – Split (2020)

74%
Still connected to the releases above, American post-hardcore band, Vestiges teams up with Indonesian atmospheric sludge metal unit Ghaust for two instrumental sections. In total, there are three tracks that feel emotional and atmospheric, but the one that stands out most to my ears is the more expressive “Sleep and Release.”

There’s definitely a sense of pride hearing a local sludge band like Ghaust—especially after my earlier experience with Ssslothhh. Thank you, Ghaust!

Highlight: Sleep and Release

Wounds of Recollection – The Nail in the Meadow (2017)

69%
Even though it came out after An Undying Winter, the production here feels intentionally rougher, making the listening experience somewhat bland. Certain moments—like “Lydia”—feel slightly different, though maybe that’s just my own overthinking rather than the music itself. Repeated listens probably won’t push any track deeply into my heart, but I’ll still mark a few as notable. Maybe the interlude “It Never Rains Here” fits best overall.

Highlight: What Lies Ahead Looks Bleak, Lydia, It Never Rains Here
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