Review by Alex on April 15, 2020.

Within the kaleidoscope, a sacred and hidden illumination moves about; its effect, of a record magnitude, an omnipresent force. One dimensional from a distance all the while theatrically comprised of many an attribute, this semblance, this deception will cause some to encounter pains when identifying what exactly Sacred Colour of the Source of Light is. Through a sound fully ornamented, Golden Light's debut Sacred Colour of the Source of Light, triggers a trance of spellbinding serenity, that an emancipating, sorcerean shimmer would beam and strike the third eye, reconnecting one with a lost past and path to divinity. Whether only a visitor or have come to stay, Sacred Colour of the Source of Light ensues upon one a comfort unlike any, with one hand in ethereal mysticism and the other in an earthly dread.

Out the royal womb with 'Scepter of Solar Idolatry', Golden Light shows the listener that beyond the obvious iconic black metal echo, there is more than meets the ear. A clerical movement of ambient sounds and frequencies proceed to grab from the speeding lick of the snare, cymbals and toms, its dominance and direction of the music. Beginning slow, it would accelerate and reshape often enough to snatch the trancing attention of the listener and introduce one to a deeper, noble sway, ever tightening its grip as it takes you through 'The Western Gate'. By now the wander has intensified and has pushed into overdrive, as the deep-seated-synth breaks ground and intertwines with both the crash of the drum-kit and the ambient movements occurring beneath it. However, struck by a lo-fi buzz, the cloudy guitar tones heard have their own effect to fulfill, though they would follow the rhythm of the drums and act almost independent of the auric celestial shadow hovering triumphantly above Sacred Colour of the Source of Light, its strings are somehow still mended with grace into a fabric now serpentine.

Entombed by an array of sublime chord progressions, a noble ambiance and a hypnotizing drum sequence, a voice from within the spectral chasm pelts and carries with it the oriflamme of the sonic chaos. The emitting tone, like a shallow pool of water, does not drown or consume the music; instead, like all other aspects, falls into place with discipline and in subservience to the unison. The polytonality of a song like 'Dawn of History' is the glamour within Sacred Colour of the Source of Light; it’s this constant aggression of sounds that make the album such a delight. Like Trelldom's 'Steg', but with a lot more happening beneath the synchronized guitars and drumming in addition to an almost whispering emanation of vocals, Sacred Colour of the Source of Light bares down with a dolce and voguish immensity. Feel free to gaze, but be warned, it is the light that is most deceptive.

Rating: 8.2 out of 10

Review by Brad on February 13, 2012.

An obvious, but maybe annoying point with the new COC album is the lack of Pepper Keenan. The songs are great on this record even without him. Like one would expect, there are great riffs and the drums flow and add to the guitars like most COC songs. 'River Of Stone' is a perfect example of what COC does. While this release seems to have more of the punk influence shining through; it is not a bad thing.

The production is a bit disappointing. Although I do not think COC would have benefited from super-well-produced-radio-shit. I do, however, feel that they left this release a little too 'loose'. Pepper brought such a strong voice and guitar. Not to say that Mike Dean does not do a fantastic job-because he does. Even though they may have played tighter than they ever have, the production doesn't do a good job of showing it.

All in all, when you accept that Keenan is not on this album what you have is an awesome COC album. Its no "Deliverance" but it is comparable to "In The Arms Of God". The songs and structures are as COC as it comes. Ass-kicking, sludgy/bluesy riffs/solos, groaning yet powerful vocals, and colorful rhythm sections is what Corrosion is. If you think you'll hear something else you are wrong. So grab your beer, turn this up as loud as you can and sink into the Conformity-------that is still Corroded.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 7
Atmosphere: 7
Production: 7
Originality: 7
Overall: 7

Rating: 7 out of 10

Review by Brad on February 13, 2012.

An obvious, but maybe annoying point with the new COC album is the lack of Pepper Keenan. The songs are great on this record even without him. Like one would expect, there are great riffs and the drums flow and add to the guitars like most COC songs. 'River Of Stone' is a perfect example of what COC does. While this release seems to have more of the punk influence shining through; it is not a bad thing.

The production is a bit disappointing. Although I do not think COC would have benefited from super-well-produced-radio-shit. I do, however, feel that they left this release a little too 'loose'. Pepper brought such a strong voice and guitar. Not to say that Mike Dean does not do a fantastic job-because he does. Even though they may have played tighter than they ever have, the production doesn't do a good job of showing it.

All in all, when you accept that Keenan is not on this album what you have is an awesome COC album. Its no "Deliverance" but it is comparable to "In The Arms Of God". The songs and structures are as COC as it comes. Ass-kicking, sludgy/bluesy riffs/solos, groaning yet powerful vocals, and colorful rhythm sections is what Corrosion is. If you think you'll hear something else you are wrong. So grab your beer, turn this up as loud as you can and sink into the Conformity-------that is still Corroded.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 7
Atmosphere: 7
Production: 7
Originality: 7
Overall: 7

Rating: 7 out of 10