Post-Metal Refined: Absence of Colors — A Study in Hypnotic Power
Score A/V presents a new chapter in the evolving landscape of French post-metal – somewhere between Russian Circles, Tool, Culf Of Luna, Mogwai or Pelican – with ‘Poison on Your Lips’, the brand-new album from Absence of Colors, released on vinyl and digital formats via Weird Noise (Broken Devices).
For the reminder : formed in 2022, Absence of Colors has rapidly carved out a singular identity—one that rejects genre orthodoxy in favor of emotional density, textural contrast, and immersive sonic storytelling. Their music is hypnotic yet forceful, operating at the intersection of dark abrasion and deep atmosphere.
A Language Beyond Words
Primarily instrumental, ‘Poison on Your Lips’ speaks in a language untethered from vocals. Instead, the band relies on tension, repetition, and dynamic contrast to convey meaning. Each track unfolds like a ritual: slow-burning restraint gives way to sudden, cathartic release, pulling the listener through cycles of collapse and resurgence.
Rather than adhering to traditional song structures, Absence of Colors embraces unconventional forms and electronic experimentation. The result is a sound that feels both meticulously constructed and viscerally raw—music that disorients before it awakens.
Between Doom and Awakening
Drawing inspiration from doom, stoner, post-rock, and broader alternative influences, the album builds a rich and contrasting sonic landscape. Dense, abrasive textures coexist with moments of fragile clarity. Low-end heaviness grinds against shimmering electronics; silence itself becomes a compositional tool.
‘Poison on Your Lips’ exists in a liminal space, poised between dizziness and revelation. It howls without words, conveying unease, introspection, and defiance through sheer sonic force ; but album does not seek easy resolution. Instead, it invites the listener to inhabit its harsh yet poetic world.
A Harsh Beauty, Earned
What ultimately defines ‘Poison on Your Lips’ is its emotional honesty. The album simmers with tension, but never gratuitously. Each release feels earned, each crescendo purposeful. It is as intense as it is soulful—music that demands patience, attention, and surrender.
With this release, Absence of Colors confirms itself as a compelling new voice in the post-metal continuum: unafraid of darkness, fluent in atmosphere, and committed to pushing beyond the expected.
‘Poison on Your Lips’ is not merely an album : it is an experience, a descent and an ascent, leaving echoes long after the final note fades.
