Crushing Sun - Tao (Limited Edition of 50/Hand Numbered Tape)

"Tao" is a word that has different meanings in both ancient and modern Chinese language, but is typically translated as "way" or "path" and it's also understood as the way of the universe or the path to enlightenment.

For Portuguese death-metal four-piece group Crushing Sun, not only is their debut album it's also one of the most crushing and innovative death-metal releases ever released within the Portuguese borders. Originally released in 2010, the fact that "Tao" sounds so fresh, powerful and actual, clearly proves that Crushing Sun were creatively way ahead of their time.

The band's steady focus on a heavy, groovy and downright intense death-metal attack shows some similarities with the early days of Gojira, yet throughout the eleven tracks that compose "Tao", Crushing Sun also provide their personal flair and a few unexpected tricks by incorporating elements of other styles such sludge or post-metal that truly make this album worth revisiting.

Gloriously rescued by the newly formed Black Lava Records, "Tao" is an amazing album that captures a band at the peak of their creative skills.