Album Review: As These Are The Last Days What Song Shall You Sing De Li Lo by In The Land Of Archers
Alright, let me just say this upfront—this album hits different. Like, different different. Released back in 2005 under Unlimited Drift Recordings, it’s one of those records that doesn’t just sit in the background while you’re folding laundry or whatever. It demands your full attention, and honestly? That’s what makes it so damn good.
First off, the genre is electronic, but don’t expect anything chill or easy to vibe with here. This is noise—raw, unfiltered, and kinda unhinged. If you’re into music that feels like a punch to the gut (in a good way), then yeah, this might be for you. The U.S.-based duo In The Land Of Archers crafted something wild with As These Are The Last Days…, and it still sticks with me years later.
Now, I gotta talk about "Untitled." Yeah, real creative name, huh? But trust me, there’s nothing lazy about this track. It starts off all quiet and eerie, like walking through an abandoned building at night. Then BAM—it explodes into this chaotic mess of sound that feels like your brain is short-circuiting. There’s no clear structure, no predictable beat, just layers of distortion piling on top of each other until you can’t tell where one ends and the next begins. And weirdly enough, it works. It’s not pretty, but it’s powerful. Every time I listen to it, I feel like I’m being pulled apart and put back together again—all messed up, but somehow better for it.
Another standout is “The Weight Of Silence” (or at least that’s what I call it because they didn’t bother naming half these tracks). This one’s slower, more deliberate. It builds tension like crazy, starting with this low hum that vibrates in your chest before introducing these glitchy bursts of static. It’s like listening to a machine slowly breaking down—or maybe coming alive. Either way, it gives me chills every single time. By the end, when everything drops out and leaves just this faint ringing tone, I always need a minute to recover. Feels like stepping out of a dream you weren’t ready to leave.
So yeah, this isn’t your typical electronic album. It’s messy, intense, and occasionally hard to handle—but isn’t that what art should be sometimes? Not everything has to fit neatly into boxes or playlists. Sometimes, it needs to challenge you, make you uncomfortable, even piss you off a little. Because when it’s over, you realize you’ve experienced something unforgettable.
And hey, fun fact—if you ever see someone casually mention this album in conversation, chances are they’re either a genius or completely batshit crazy. Either way, respect them. They’ve got taste.
