Spatial / Design is the debut for Canvas Solaris and also my introduction to the band. The type of hyper complex yet messy thrash that Canvas Solaris were peddling in, had mostly stopped a decade prior. It was a welcome reprieve to the onslaught of the same old power and prog metal albums saturating the shelves during that era. Not only is this complicated but there are no vocals either, so the music has to carry the weight. Similar to Spastic Ink in that way. But whereas the latter was too much guitar soloing, Canvas Solaris manages to keep it grounded with the almighty riff and they even throw in a melody or two. Admittedly there's nothing that memorable here, yet it still remains highly satisfying on two straight listens. I think the EP format is perfect for music such as this. 26 minutes of tech thrash is like a triple album's worth of classic rock. I continued with the group and own two more of their albums, which I certainly need to revisit. I recall those being more professional perhaps to their detriment.
Ownership: CD: 2003 Tribunal. Jewel case. You can still find this CD for pennies which seems criminal. Demand should be higher.
2004 (first listen); 9/1/24 (review/new entry)
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