Significantly heavier and proggier than Outside the Universe, this album also lives up to its name. In general, Widek is a very cosmic-themed project but this album really hits with those space vibes. The atmosphere is so celestial and beautiful, even among the heaviness, but it also makes you feel like you're swimming in a limitless expanse. If you are burned out on life, listen to this album and it'll take you on a serene, solitary Journey to the Stars! Jacob Five Eye Tea
The album title is appropriate: this album makes you feel like a cosmic explorer as you approach the edges of our universe. Contemplating taking a leap into a potentially dangerous new universe, you admire the celestial sights but also go through significant introspection to determine whether such an adventure will be worth it. Masterclass ambient progressive metal for the sci-fi/space nerds out there! Jacob Five Eye Tea
Midwestern prog-metal stalwarts go for the throat on their new EP, featuring a roiling cover of the Smashing Pumpkins' “1979.” Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 7, 2019
One of the tracks on this album is titled "Adventurer" and I think that's a fantastic representation of what this release is all about. It has an ethereal, dream-like quality to it as though it's the product of letting one's mind wander in a dream. As such, there's a more upbeat, joyful quality to this release that deserves plenty of attention and thought. Probably the best Widek release to relax to, though it's still full of plenty of epic and cinematic moments! Jacob Five Eye Tea