Orbit Culture’s “Nensha” is a striking example of modern metal, blending aggressive riffs with atmospheric elements to create a sound that is both brutal and haunting. The song showcases the band’s ability to craft a soundscape that is as intricate as it is powerful. The guitar work is exceptional, delivering both melody and ferocity, while the drumming provides a relentless backbone that drives the song forward.
Vocally, “Nensha” is a tour de force. The growls are deep and guttural, yet articulate, conveying emotion and intensity in equal measure. The clean vocals, when they appear, add a layer of melancholy and introspection, contrasting beautifully with the harsher elements of the track.
The production quality of “Nensha” is top-notch, allowing each element of the band’s sound to shine through without overshadowing the others. The mix balances the brutality of the metal components with the atmospheric touches, creating a cohesive and immersive listening experience.
The production mix, like much of Orbit Culture’s however is thick, and for the audiophile mixers out there, one might say muddy. But it fits this music well and for those attuned to hearing the discrepancy of instruments and mixed elements, it’s close to perfection. However if you’re reading my review and are a mixer + producer + audiophile, I’d love your comments on the improvements you’d put into play.
One of the standout features of “Nensha” is its dynamic structure. The song fluidly transitions between moments of all-out aggression and more subdued, eerie passages. This dynamic range keeps the listener engaged and adds depth to the track.
The breakdown in “Nensha” deserves special mention. It’s a masterclass in controlled chaos, with a freakish intensity that is both jarring and exhilarating. This section of the song is a highlight, showcasing the band’s skill in crafting moments of extreme impact.
Overall, “Nensha” is a formidable and captivating track that demonstrates Orbit Culture’s prowess in the metal genre. It’s a song that manages to be both relentlessly heavy and deeply atmospheric, a balance that is not easily achieved.
For a break down of the awesome parts and break down parts of the song, I present:
Freakish Breakdown: 5:22 on through to the end.
Lyrics
Pick up the bones
In stone it stands written
It's taken hundred years
The fires to come
The living dead
In bones that's been hidden
For more than centuries
A flashback in time
The birth of a sickness in me
Leaving this world into pieces
Taking the blood from the dead
Eating the skulls of her victims
Feeding her birds from the breast
Hold on to life
Falling through ice
Slitting the throat of her victims
Drinking the blood from her dead
Eating the life of her victims
Keeping the mind, unsurfaced
The crows let me hear them
Singing the hymns of death
The woman to come
The demon breath
The path of the lone ones
She knows that it's someone here
You're trespassing her grounds
Letting your demons right in here
[Nensha]
In here
A flashback in time
The birth of a sickness in me
Hold on to life
Falling through ice
Scarred by all life
Nothing seems right
Beware of yourself darkness drinker
Touched by thorns of minds hell
I am the one who is building
My nightmares my fears unsurfaced
Iím the demon of our time.
Iím the frozen ghost in hell
I'm the demon in the sky
We are the leaders in hell
We are the leaders of all
I am the lone wolf in all
And I'm reaching for you too
Pushing through hell
Rumbling away here
Beware of yourself
The hammer won't lift itself
Beware of this dark
It's only in your head
Beware of yourself
The hammer won't lift itself
The path of the lone ones
The gates have been opened
The ships leaving shores now
Ready to strike now
You'll die
Vicious Shred 
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