New York band headed by musical mastermind Ammo Bankoff, Silent Mass has released their debut album. The eight track sonic whirlwind is entitled The Great Chaos and it incorporates a variety of genres including post-punk, shoegaze, dreampop and goth rock. The album is a must listen from beginning to end with its unique and captivating musical moments throughout.

The album begins with “Rose + Crown” a slow burning, seductive, dreamy song featuring Ammo’s stunning vocal tone. The track is the perfect opening for the album, with its colliding rhythms and drone infused guitars. Then comes “Black Wing”, a song detailing the pain and melancholy that comes from living an unsatisfied life. Ammo aimed to create a song that at times feels disorientating like the feeling of being off balanced in life’s moments. Tribal inspired rhythms, drone like guitars and evocative melodies are standouts in this unique musical offering. With “Land of Heart’s Desire”, Silent Mass creates a track all about unfulfilled desires and aspirations and how those can alter one’s relationships. The song thrills with soul-stirring melodies over dark-hued guitars and noir bass. Perhaps the strongest song on the album is the title track “The Great Chaos”, with its reletable and alluring theme of trying to find beauty in uncertainty and self discovery. Intoxicating rhythms and swirling synths build to a cathartic crescendo of sound, showcase Silent Mass at the peak of their creative powers.

Overall, The Great Chaos is a masterful achievement from Silent Mass, it is not just an album; it’s a profound artistic statement from the band, showcasing their ability to create music that challenges, inspires, and transports listeners to new realms of introspection and imagination. Highly recommended for anyone seeking music that transcends genre conventions and explores the depths of human emotion and existential questioning.