Establishing the mood with a haunting and cinematic guitar soundscape, reverberating with atmospheric vocal ad libs, Pentrilox opens Wasteland Whispers with metaphorical and descriptive prose, subtle and nuanced at first, exploding into a luscious and dimensional rock soundscape.
We are enthralled by the dynamism that Wasteland Whispers exudes, and are in awe of the instrumental mastery that the track brings to life. There is no doubt that the song would be perfect for a range of synch deals – perhaps an episode of Wednesday on Netflix, a Blade sequel, or even the current series of Interview with the Vampire, or the upcoming reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
The poetic prowess is poignant and also feels quite zeitgeist as a cultural reflection of society today. Pentrilox reminds us of Evanescence, particularly with regards their sonic universe, vocal deliveries and high emotional quotient.
There is no doubt that Wasteland Whispers is a haunting dive into atmospheric rock, manifesting a universe where tension and calm can coexist in a cosmic balance. Pentrilox uses restraint as their weapon by crafting a slow-burning opus that thrives on quiet intensity.
We learn that the band hails from Indianapolis, and the message of the track is intended to capture the quiet war within. At its core, the track is a message that we are stronger than the whispers that haunt us. The band confesses, “Wasteland Whispers is the one track on the Appalachian Echoes album that we wanted to help those that are letting those inner thoughts control them. Fight back and remember who you are.”
Naturally, we are in awe, and have added Wasteland Whispers to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Pentrilox, including the entirety of their album, Appalachian Echoes!