BAND: Junius - Myspace
ALBUM: The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist (2009)
LABEL: The Mylene Sheath
RATING: 9/10
FAVORITE TRACK: A Dramatist Plays Catastrophist
SIMILAR: Constants, The Cancer Conspiracy, City Of Ships, Immanu El
REVIEWER: Zach Roesch
I first heard this band a few years back. After the first listen, I knew I would be a fan for a long time. Junius combines and puts an interesting spin on several genres of music. The fact is, if you want to hear something completely new and unique, you’ve come to the right place.
Junius has had a unique musical career to match their distinctive style. After forming in 2004, the band really never had a full-length album. They released a couple EP’s and that was about it. Listeners, I’m sure, were waiting a long time for this album. Even though the album was written in 2006, an almost 4 year recording process caused the release of The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist to be delayed heavily.
In short, this album is a masterpiece. It is musically stunning and, thematically, extremely interesting. With everything based on Immanuel Velikovsky’s beliefs, the lyrics do not disappoint. The lyrical content and music are both aided by frontman, Joseph Martinez’s beautifully droning voice. With tracks that range from lush soundscapes to powerfully crushing post-rock, this album has something for everyone.
Bottom Line: An album that takes four years to release had better be a great one. Junius definitely did not disappoint with this one. After only hearing a couple EP’s by the band, listeners like me have been waiting for a real CD for a long time and the wait was well worth it. Hopefully we don’t have to wait another four years for the next one.
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