잠비나이 - Différance

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Review by Abdullah AL-Mutairi

Album Review: Jambinai’s Différance – A Sonic Adventure That Breaks the Mold If you’re into music that feels like it’s from another dimension, Jambinai’s Différance is your golden ticket. Released in 2017, this South Korea-UK collaboration doesn’t just stick to one genre—it’s a wild mix of Folk Metal, Post Rock, Industrial, and Experimental vibes. Imagine folk instruments like the geomungo and piri jamming with heavy guitars and glitchy beats. It’s kinda like your grandma’s traditional tunes got into a mosh pit with Tool and Björk. Weird? Yes. Amazing? Absolutely. Let’s dive into two tracks that really stuck with me. First up, “Glow Upon Closed Eyes.” This one hits you right in the feels. It starts off slow and haunting, with Bomi Kim’s vocals floating over eerie strings. Then—boom! The drums kick in, and suddenly you’re in this massive soundscape that feels both ancient and futuristic. I remember lying on my couch late at night, headphones on, thinking, “Is this what enlightenment sounds like?” The blend of Ilwoo Lee’s oboe and Eunyong Sim’s zither creates this hypnotic vibe that’s hard to shake off. Honestly, it’s the kind of song that makes you stare at the ceiling for hours. Then there’s “Time of Extinction.” Whoa, this track is intense. It’s like they took all the chaos of modern life and turned it into music. The industrial beats hit hard, but what really stands out is how they layer traditional Korean instruments with crushing metal riffs. Hyeseok Oh’s drumming is insane here—it’s so precise yet chaotic, like he’s channeling some primal energy. And when the taepyungso (a type of Korean horn) wails in the background, it gives me goosebumps every time. This track feels like a warning siren for humanity, but also strangely hopeful. Like, “Hey, we might be screwed, but at least we can rage while we go down.” One thing I love about Différance is how it refuses to play by the rules. You’ve got folk melodies rubbing shoulders with Nu Metal breakdowns, and somehow it works. The production quality is top-notch too, thanks to Sanghyun Cho and Hyeseok Oh engineering the heck out of it. Shoutout to Francis Jihoon Seong for mastering—this album sounds huge no matter where you listen to it. The artwork deserves a mention too. Small Wind Art & Design nailed it with visuals that match the music’s otherworldly vibe. And props to Kyuyoung Hwang for tying everything together with killer design work. Even the photography by Clint Woodside adds to the whole package—it’s moody, raw, and perfectly imperfect. So yeah, Différance isn’t your typical album. It’s messy, bold, and unapologetically experimental. Listening to it feels like stepping into a kaleidoscope where nothing makes sense but everything resonates. And honestly? That’s kinda refreshing in today’s cookie-cutter music scene. Final thought: If aliens ever visit Earth and ask us to explain human creativity, I’m handing them this album. Either they’ll get it, or they’ll beam us all aboard their spaceship for further study. Either way, win-win.

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Download

Filename: diffrance.zip
  • MP3 size: 28.8 mb
  • FLAC size: 365.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Paramita Pt.24:16
Time Of Extinction2:57
Paramita Pt.14:20
Grace Kelly3:21
Connection9:40
Hand Of Redemption4:48
Glow Upon Closed Eyes6:30
Empty Pupil Pt.13:57
Empty Pupil Pt.24:45

Video

ޠไ˜ݴ - Connection
ޠไ˜ݴ (Jambinai) - ఐิ Ȉ ܄࡜ ไඔʔ ඈ๛

Images

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Catalog Numbers

  • BELLA632CD
  • TTH-001

Labels

  • Bella Union
  • The Tell Tale Heart

Listen online

  • online anhören
  • ascolta in linea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • lytte på nettet
  • online luisteren
  • écouter en ligne
  • escuchar en línea
  • ouvir online
  • kuunnella verkossa

Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Reissue
  • Remastered
  • 2 × Vinyl
  • 10"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • Limited Edition

Companies

RoleCompany
Licensed To
Recorded AtMOL Studio
Engineered AtMOL Studio
Mastered AtJFS Mastering
Glass Mastered AtSony DADC
Designed At590th
Phonographic Copyright (p)The Tell Tale Heart
Copyright (c)The Tell Tale Heart
Mixed AtMOL Studio

Credits

RoleCredit
DesignKyuyoung Hwang
DrumsHyeseok Oh
EngineerSanghyun Cho, Hyeseok Oh
Recorded BySanghyun Cho, Hyeseok Oh
Executive-ProducerHyunggun Kim, Ssako
GeomungoEunyong Sim
GlockenspielEunyong Sim
VocalsEunyong Sim
GuitarIlwoo Lee
PiriIlwoo Lee
TaepyungsoIlwoo Lee
BassIlwoo Lee
HaegumBomi Kim
InstrumentsBomi Kim
Mastered ByFrancis Jihoon Seong
Mixed BySanghyun Cho
Photography ByClint Woodside
ProducerJambinai
Artwork BySmall Wind Art & Design
Jungju이일우
Taepyoungso이일우
FiddleBomi Kim
DrumBomi Kim
OboeIlwoo Lee
ZitherEunyong Sim

Notes

  • Live Session:
  • Bass: Dongkyoung Kim (DOKYO 13)
  • Drums: Myounghoon Ryu (류명훈)
  • Released in a Gatefold sleeve with plain black die-cut paper inners.
  • Hyunggun Kim AKA Ssako.
  • ℗&©2014 The Tell-Tale Heart.

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Text): 5 414939 956676
  • Barcode (Scanned): 5414939956676
  • Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC A0102806250-0101 12 A00
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L552
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 94K2
  • Label Code: LC13556
  • Matrix / Runout: 1421534 2020469
  • Barcode: 8808678308402
  • Matrix / Runout (A side runout, etched): 11435 1A eB 001
  • Matrix / Runout (B side runout, etched): 11435 1B eB 001
  • Matrix / Runout (C side runout, etched): 11435 1C eB 001
  • Matrix / Runout (D side runout, etched): 11435 1D eB 001

About 잠비나이

Jambinai (Hangul: ޠไ˜ݴ) are a South Korean post-rock band formed in Seoul in 2009. Their debut album Différance won the award for Best Crossover Album at the 2013 Korean Music Awards. They are known for mixing post-rock with Korean folk music using both traditional rock instruments (drums, bass guitar, electric guitar) and traditional Korean instruments (haegeum, piri, geomungo). They are often compared to bands like Explosions in the Sky, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Mogwai. Current line-up: Kim Bo-mi  haegeum Lee Il-woo  electric guitar, piri, taepyeongso, vocals Sim Eun-yong  geomungo Touring members Ryu Myung-Hoon  drums Choi Jae-hyuk  drums Ok Ji-hoon  bass guitar Yu Byeong-koo  bass guitar

Name Vars

  • Jambinai

Members

  • ݴݼڰ
  • เ೴௸
  • ˬ݀ک
  • Byeongkoo Yu
  • Jaehyuk Choi

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the South Korean band Jambinai's album *Différance* is a wild mix of genres and styles? Released in 2017, it blends folk metal, post-rock, industrial, and even traditional Korean instruments like the geomungo and haegum. The result? A sound that’s both heavy and hauntingly beautiful. What’s even cooler is how the album was a collaborative effort across two countries—South Korea and the UK—with labels like Bella Union backing it. Tracks like "Glow Upon Closed Eyes" and "Time Of Extinction" feel like journeys, shifting from explosive riffs to meditative moments. And fun fact: Bomi Kim, one of the members, plays drums, violin, and sings—all while contributing to the band’s avant-garde vibe. It’s experimental music that pushes boundaries while staying deeply rooted in tradition.

Comments

jadeshope
2025-03-10
Nice Coachella gig
giovanniescalera
2025-03-10
역시 잠비나이 입니다
모든곡이 다 좋아요~*
dechef44
2025-03-10
The atmosphere is incredible. I feel like in a sad dream. We all want a hope. Thank you!
babubujji798
2025-03-09
Waaay to fuckin underrated
michelle1afcfa8a36
2025-03-08
<3!!!
chixstp
2025-03-08
https://youtu.be/IeVYhxhz05s
If you're into Jambinai you should also check out Holy Hum! He is a Korean artist in the similar post rock vain. Here's the song "White Buzz"
rbeverdam
2025-03-07
갸아아아아악 너무두근두근해애애애애애
elvischukwunyere7
2025-03-06
Really good and different post rock!!
janettesjournal
2025-03-06
<3 perfection has a sound
badoorsnk
2025-03-05
Jambinai are so underrated it's crazy
tsholen
2025-03-05
So good
samarine28
2025-03-05
One of my favorite songs of all time.
benjaminmckinley23
2025-03-05
god, this is just absolutely ethereal.
bie742
2025-03-04
Interesting song. ^^
raulsantosneto
2025-03-03
anything similar to this???

i like their other stuff but this is by far the best for me
pensadorincomodo
2025-03-02
احا عالجمال
rmsmcgroup4
2025-03-01
these musicians deserve more recognition and support.
but thank god for the internet that they are getting at least
some recognition.
kirasuper
2025-02-28
Totally agree with you Marcelo Araujo! I saw them yesterday at Music Meeting in Nijmegen, Netherlands. So pure, energetic and yet meditative music. Took me on a journey across humanity somehow!