| Condition | Sealed |
| Manufacturer | Hong Kong |
| Format |
3xLP, Black Vinyl, Reissue, Chinese OBI, Tri-fold Sleeve |
| Date of release |
2001/2021 |
| Barcode | NESV-SI22 |
On Imaginary Sonicscape, Sigh experiments more than have ever before, taking what’d they had accomplished on Hail Horror Hail even further. Unlike other metal bands whose jazz and psychedelic influences can often be very discreet, Sigh makes them glaringly obvious: from the totally popish melodies in Sunset Song to the jazzy solo in Eecstatic Transformation. What’s more, Sigh tends to put on a very theatrical feel throughout the entire album, be it through handclapping, synths, or even flutes. Yet Sigh never puts it on too thick, and manages to blend all these different styles seamlessly.
Very similar to prog, Imaginary Sonicscape adds in a variety of different song structures, textures, and moods from song to song, which also adds to the theatrical aspect of the album. The best part is you never know what the hell to expect. One moment Sigh could be putting out a killer riff, then the next moment jump into a creepy theatrical interlude, yet still manage to make the transition as seamless as possible with no awkward moments to be found. This is avant-garde metal at it’s best.
