Aun - VII

Review by J. F. Jenkins

VII, the latest album by Aun, is a mesmerizing and haunting collection of ambient and experimental tracks. The Montreal-based duo, made up of Martin Dumais and Julie Leblanc, have created a soundscape that is both ethereal and eerie, with layers of synths, drones, and percussion that build and recede like waves.

Throughout the album, Aun explores themes of isolation, introspection, and transcendence, with titles like "Innermost," "Solitude," and "Reverie." The tracks are largely instrumental, with occasional vocal samples and field recordings adding texture and atmosphere.

One standout track is "Lost Forever," which starts with a pulsing bassline and gradually adds layers of shimmering synths and distorted guitar. The result is a hypnotic and immersive piece that feels like a journey through a dreamlike landscape.

Another highlight is "Fading Away," which features a haunting melody played on a detuned piano, accompanied by distant percussion and eerie drones. The track feels like a meditation on loss and impermanence, with a sense of sadness and beauty intertwined.

Artist: Aun
Album: VII

2011

Rating: 4.2

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Filename: aun-vii.rar

MP3 size: 80.4 mb
FLAC size: 414 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Blackhole	9:23
Drainbow	5:55
Kwelbo Krong
Falcon	11:1
Untitled	9:28
Stables
Sky Fire
Consumed By Flies
[Untitled Hidden Track]	09:28
Black Hole
Broken Hill	9:48
Steel Skull

Video

Aun - Drainbow

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Catalog Numbers

IMPREC289
DEN96
DEN096

Labels

Important Records
Denovali Records

Listen online

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escuchar en línea
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online luisteren

Formats

CD
Album
2 × Vinyl
LP
Limited Edition
Swamp Green With Black Haze
Swamp Green/White With Black Splatter
9 × File
MP3
320 kbps

Companies

Role	Company
Pressed By	GZ Digital Media
Manufactured By	Pirates Press

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork	Justin Bartlett
Bass	Martin Dumais, Thierry Gauthier (tracks: 3)
Cymbal	Thierry Gauthier (tracks: 4)
Drums	Michel (Away) Langevin (tracks: 2 to 4)
Guitar	Thierry Gauthier (tracks: 3)
Mixed By	Martin Dumais, Thierry Gauthier
Synthesizer	Martin Dumais
Violin	Martin Dumais
Synth	Martin Dumais
Mastered By	Thierry Gauthier
Engineer	Thierry Gauthier
Recorded By	Martin Dumais
Tracking By	Thierry Gauthier

Notes

The fifth track is not listed on the sleeve.
Digipak packaging.
180g vinyl with bonus tracks and free mp3 download code.
Colours:
Swamp green with black haze, limited to 100. (this version)
Swamp green/white A/B effect + black splatter, limited to 150.
Black vinyl, limited to 250.
180g vinyl with bonus tracks and free mp3 download code. Gatefold cover.
Swamp green with black haze, limited to 100.
Swamp green/white A/B effect + black splatter, limited to 150. (This version)
Pressing plant identified by the matrix numbers.
Black vinyl, limited to 250. (this version)

Barcodes

Barcode: 4024572493349
Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): 92891E1/A PIRATES PRESS - DEN96 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): 92891E2/A PIRATES PRESS - DEN96 B
Matrix / Runout (Side C, stamped): 92891E3/A PIRATES PRESS - DEN96 C
Matrix / Runout (Side D, stamped): 92891E4/A PIRATES PRESS - DEN96 D

About Aun

AUN (official capitalization) is a dark ambient/drone/electronic project from Montreal, Canada. Started in 2007 as a solo project of Martin Dumais, in 2011 it expanded to a duo with Julie Leblanc.

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Martin Dumais
Julie Leblanc

Summary by J. F. Jenkins

VII is a stunning album that showcases Aun's ability to create immersive and evocative soundscapes. It's a must-listen for fans of ambient and experimental music.