Cluttered with noise and instant gratification, Alexsmind dares to slow things down significantly. With his new 13-minute instrumental single “please answer…,” the experimental artist enters a vulnerable, doom-laced headspace that blends heavy sludge metal with an emotional core most bands wouldn’t dare approach without lyrics. But Alexsmind doesn’t need words. The weight of his message pulses through every thick chord, drone, and drawn-out decibel.
Inspired by Japanese experimental titans Boris, Alexsmind channels their unhurried power and raw atmosphere, adding a deeply personal twist. This isn’t doom metal for the sake of sonic destruction; it’s therapy turned up loud.
The track’s concept is refreshingly human. Beneath the detuned guitars and engulfing feedback lies a struggle that many of us know but rarely articulate: the paralyzing fear of answering personal phone calls. “please answer…” isn’t directed outward; it’s a plea to oneself. The artist reveals how past phone calls have left scars, dredged up trauma, and stirred anxieties that still haunt him. The song reflects that internal tension: slow, heavy, lingering much like the unease before a call rings out or the silence that follows an unanswered one.
Despite being instrumental, the emotional resonance is immediate. Alexsmind guides listeners into a world where sound becomes a sensation. The riffs are oppressive yet tender, and the distortion serves as a sort of weighted, oddly comforting blanket. This is not a track to shuffle past; it demands to be absorbed, ideally with headphones and the lights dimmed, allowing its atmosphere to fill the room like thick smoke.
The production is nothing short of masterful. Every layer is intentional, and while the song progresses slowly, it evolves subtly, mirroring grief or healing. There’s something meditative about the way time stretches within this track, echoing the artist’s slow progress in confronting his fears. The sludge is deliberate, not chaotic. It’s a kind of controlled catharsis.
Alexsmind has created a space where loudness becomes a form of language, and silence, both literal and emotional, becomes the subject of deep exploration. The title “please answer…” is achingly simple yet loaded with meaning. For those who’ve ever struggled with connection, anxiety, or reaching out, this track resonates powerfully without needing to say a word.
This isn’t your average doom track. It’s not just about sonic weight; it’s about emotional gravity. For fans of Boris, Earth, or Sunn O))), this will feel like sacred territory. But for anyone who has ever hesitated to pick up the phone, “please answer…” may feel like home. Alexsmind is not just making music, he’s creating moments. With “please answer…” he invites you into an experience that is uncomfortable, slow-burning, and beautifully real.
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