Kajkyt – II (2013)

Filed under the category of unsettling and weird, today we have Kajkyt and his latest release titled “II”. Featuring eight tracks of very unique and different compositions, Kajkyt dwells in the lands of Dark-Ambient / Drone with a very mellow mood and some trippy elements. Clearly not for everybody, this release is better enjoyed on a dark room in a cold night to fully get the very minimalistic effect being transmitted in these eight tracks.

Delivering a powerful opener track titled “I”, Kajkyt delivers distorted bass with simplistic electronics alongside some drones. Once the sorrowful clean vocals start leading the song, we are instantly hooked on the premise of the album, and eagerly awaiting for what is next to come. “II” is the longest song of the album and the whole atmosphere slows down considerably for some Noise elements to shine with a very ritualistic and minimalistic backdrop.

As one of the most chilling tracks of the album, “IV” takes things into weirder territories with an even mellower approach and some unexpected noises thrown here and there. The level of tension greatly escalates with the droning “V”, a catchy yet dissonant track that is one of our favorites in this release. With a certain improvisational vibe, “VI” combines some oddly delivered percussions with Kajkyt’s haunting vocals creating a very raw and natural vibe to the song.

With the album come to an end with the trippy “VII” and “VIII”, we can’t help but wonder how Kajkyt will be able to top this very unique and disturbingly excellent release. If you like very minimalistic Dark Ambient with some electronic, drone, and noise touches tossed into the mix, look no further and get yourself a copy of this enigmatic release.

Label: GOD Records

Release: November 19th, 2013 (Europe) / November 26th, 2013 (North America)

Genre: Drone / Dark Ambient / Down-Tempo

Country: Austria