Apocryphos - Heartsick

Post Apocalyptic Soundscapes on Against Civilization

Finally, we see Robert C. Kozletsky return with a dreary and guitar driven follow up to 2016's Stone Speak. Against Civilization is where Robert takes a different sonic path. Vastly different from past releases, but still wrapped in the solemn sound Apocryphos is known for.

"Civilization is a curse. Your head hangs heavy in the windowpane as you gaze upon the dregs of society. It soon collapses and nature turns feral. Those desperate to cling to their hollow idols fall silent, eyes sunken. They are not there. They have abandoned us. They are against civilization..."

Features stark and captivating artwork by Erik Osvald and a 12 page booklet with extended artwork and text emphasizing the turmoil within the music. Close friend and fellow collaborator Pär Bostrom (Kammarheit, Cities Last Broadcast, Hymnambulae) makes an appearance on two tracks.

Recommended for long nights, rainy days and fans of cold and emotional soundscapes

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[ИльяМячков]

This composition betrays the whole atmosphere of S.T.A.L.K.E.R!

[wolfferrari]

This is the kind of material I’ve been craving from this channel for a long time now. Dark but deep, and melancholic not rowdy or noisy. The kind of soundtrack you’d want in your ears as you traverse an abandoned city all alone. Thought provoking and as beautiful as it is dark.

[cassattack]

A lot of emotional release to be had while I lay here in bed as this resonates through my ears and throughout my entire being. Remarkable, thank you as always.

[duckflight]

"This is a torn and broken world Calypso, stay here at the entrance and ward off scroungers. You're a good boy..."
Calypso never saw his master again...he still visits the location...in hopes that his friend will return.

[nikivalfi]

Damn, this track is beautiful.
I love it.

[Chrissanti]

I literally feel like I'm the only person or a survivor left in this abandoned city or a town during the abandoned outbreak from the zombie apocalypse. Or maybe I feel like I'm the only person left walking in the middle on the sidewalk and started thinking & asking myself like, "Hmm? Where is everybody? This place feels like a ghost town out their. It haven't been this silent since the last minute ago." But I have be honest with Cryo Chamber; I really do like it a lot. 👍

[XXVIII]

Hands down turning out to be a top 5 new favorite song for me, and the beautiful artwork is the true cherry on top. Great work Apocryphos and Cryo.

[sxippydennison]

Music like this is why I subscribed to Cryo Chamber. Love it, and all that you introduce me to.

[KINKYmustache]

Puppy is moving! The best Cryochamber cover art so far, and the album is one of a kind <3

[ferronetwork]

This album takes you to another place. So amazing. Beautiful.

[XenoAnimeAddict]

The melancholy guitar music really captures the title of this track "Heartsick".

[wolfferrari]

Finally some emotion! 👌🏼❤️ Cathartic and therapeutic.

[rangda_prime]

I listened to this during the pandemic, as I sat locked up in my flat. Gave me peace.

[shayden]

Damn, this reminds me a bit of the last of sad game it all comes back listening to this....
Cute doggo at least <3

[TheSpydetector]

I adore the backround for this album, it's superb. Its atmosphere is superb

[actrealationalist]

The sprawl of monuments. The metropolis turned necropolis. The crawlspace of the now over the dropsace of past millennia. The silence of all gone so loud. A dread worse than space: that nothing is where once thronged so much, so many.

This ambience takes you there.

[TheJasonx]

Listened to this 6 times already and its just a wonderful relaxing few moments.

[Blowerwhine]

This hits all the right emotions. So dark and somber. Almost brings you to tears. Yet another amazing song from Apocryphos and Cryo Chamber.

[r.c.kozletsky]

I just want to say you guys are wonderful. Thank you. :)

[thedash]

I'm not sure why but the picture of the dog makes me want to cry.