“On ‘Alcázares,’ Impureza Find New Ground In Metal”

“After 20 minutes of crushing, grinding, bruising, pulverizing metal on Alcázares, there is respite: ‘Murallas,’ track six, where the Franco-Spanish band separates their sound and influences for a brief interlude rooted wholly in Spain’s aural culture. The Phrygian scales echoing in preceding songs take center stage, punctuated by snapping palmas accompaniment, with transportive effect. If you’ve ever been to Spain, and had the pleasure of hearing flamenco music played live while there, you might find yourself taking a trip through your memories, revisiting that time and place, as ‘Murallas’ works its magic.” (Full review available at Paste Magazine.)

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