6.1 - Like a Giorgio Moroder score for a 70's horror film. Doesn't sound like synthesizer music of the last fifteen years, more like they took a left turn at Tomita or Vangelis. Sort of. There's a mellotron lurking in there as well, I'm sure of it. 6.1 is spooky and disruptive and serene and threatening. It doesn't sound like any free improv I've heard lately (Supersilent don't precompose anything). Great clattering, hollowed-out drumming in the background.

6.2 - Gorgeous, mellifluous tones. Arve Henriksen's trumpet comes on at times like a bansurai flute, like Jon Hassell. There's an undertow of nordic rather than raga though. 6.2 is a threnody - contemplative, measured and stately in progress.

6.3 - Pitter-patter, like shards of broken glass being swept up, note clusters jabbed like Miles Davis played his 70s organ (from one trumpet master to another)… in fact 6.3 does recall "He Loved Him Madly" from Get Up With It. Bass stalks like Max Schreck's shadow cast large on a moonlit wall. Mood is pensive bordering on frightened/haunted. Is Nosferatu Supersilent's favourite film? Eight minutes in and 6.3 is rent by a drumroll like a clap of thunder and the atmosphere ratchets up massively before eventually fading out.

6.4 - Starts out with a satisfied, open, almost hopeful aspect. Gradual buildup to tidalwave proportions of sound which come on like a warmhearted eulogy.

6.5 - Like the anodised metal of a 1950s-envisaged spaceship. Like the slipstream of that craft as it forges through the atmosphere. The sound of new speeds attained.

6.6 - Arve sings in a supernatural, keening voice accompanied by distorting piano. He or another band member whistles while a chill synthwind blows. Becalmed and closing.

6 tracks for Supersilent 6. Where 7 goes I'll follow.

Reviewer: Colin Buttimer

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Nice review. 6.6 is particularly beautiful, imho. Reminded me of Eno, perhaps side two of 'Another Green World' ... perhaps. Very very lovely either way.
dan, london


This album is the best yet from Supersilent, mere art. Quite different from their earlier and heavier stuff yet you can smell some serenity in there. Another work of high, very high, class.
M.G., Montreal, Canada


Before hearing "6", I'd only heard "4". They've gained an ability to float along in a homeostaic, but teeming, ambient shimmer. This music is kept balanced, through a combination of restraint and responsiveness,but still navigated by the angular gestures and instant detours of "4".
Phil, Austin, TX

This record is an absolute MASTERPIECE. Hats off to Supersilent.
Kurt, NYC

Supersilent has mastered the art of experimentation. Their ambient, experimental rock & jazz fusion is out of this world, and supersilent 6 is a masterpiece and a major work. There's hope for us music lovers after all!.
Jose, Lima

I have never heard this album
Jonesy

"6" is an absolute masterpiece. "Ancient" voices and pure feeling...
N.K, Athens Greece

Super-latives abound!!! I began with 6 (& still think it`s the best, but had to immediately get 1-5 too. All *well* worth obtaining, ...but 6 is just a masterpiece! ....telepathic music of the highest order. !!!
Craig, Dallas TX
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