Steve Von Till’s No Wilderness Deep Enough: gothic Americana for hardcore insomniacs

Neurosis man Steve Von Till takes an existential walk on the wild side on new solo album No Wilderness Deep Enough

By Joe Daly
( Metal Hammer )
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Steve Von Till - No Wilderness Deep Enough
(Image: © Neurot Recordings)

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Steve Von Till’s fifth solo outing sees the Neurosis man resume his stripped-down take on gothic Americana. His sound has evolved from spectral acoustic dirges to dark soundscapes that showcase increasingly rich atmospherics and bold dynamic shifts. No Wilderness… delivers six softly arresting meditations on existentialism, loss and spirituality. The Old Straight Track features gauzy atmospherics and the purr of a French horn alongside his gravelly baritone. Shadows On The Run unfurls a lush pastoral soundscape that recalls the nuanced, neoclassical vision of Vangelis, while Wild Iron is a transfixing meditation that ebbs into a dreamy outro. The recurring elements may outweigh the distinguishing characteristics of individual tracks but Von Till’s poetic stylings shine with elegant, shattering gravitas. The perfect soundtrack for insomniacs staring darkly into a lifetime of regret.

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Joe Daly
Joe Daly

Hailing from San Diego, California, Joe Daly is an award-winning music journalist with over thirty years experience. Since 2010, Joe has been a regular contributor for Metal Hammer, penning cover features, news stories, album reviews and other content. Joe also writes for Classic Rock, Bass Player, Men’s Health and Outburn magazines. He has served as Music Editor for several online outlets and he has been a contributor for SPIN, the BBC and a frequent guest on several podcasts. When he’s not serenading his neighbours with black metal, Joe enjoys playing hockey, beating on his bass and fawning over his dogs.