Goh-Ka by Sigh, reviews

“A culmination of Sigh’s intrinsic need to push the boundaries of music and venture ever deeper into the avant-garde realm of auditory alchemy. There’s almost no better way to describe Goh-ka than as a delectable fusion of psychedelic and progressive rock, traditional Japanese folk, and extreme metal, with unmistakable nods to influences like Black Sabbath and Slayer. Yet beneath the controlled chaos is a constant contrast between beauty and brutality. Traditional instrumentation, swirling psychedelia, and melodic passages collide with bursts of black metal and thrash, giving an album centered around mortality and decay a surprising sense of vibrancy. More than 35 years into their career, Goh-ka is both a welcome continuation of Sigh’s wonderfully unorthodox style and a remarkably fresh listen. Few bands this deep into their catalogue still sound this restless, adventurous, or genuinely interested in discovering where else heavy music can go.”