"Unnatural XX" is a bold, imaginative journey through nature, life, and the human psyche. Across 11 tracks, the album blends allegorical storytelling with philosophical reflection, using animals, elements, and archetypal figures to explore growth, mortality, fear, and resilience.
It opens with The Tree, a meditative exploration of cycles and impermanence, before launching into the existential turbulence of The Fly. The Spider and The Snake confront fear and transformation, while The Fish and The Bear offer philosophical contemplation on control, morality, and personal growth. The Bird and The Cat balance introspection with curiosity and observation, providing moments of whimsy and reflection. The Wolf channels primal resilience, and The Man delivers a cinematic, intense exploration of human rage and consequence.
The final track, The End is a masterful instrumental that weaves together the melodies and rhythms of all preceding songs, serving as both reflection and closure. It ties the album’s narrative and emotional threads into a cohesive whole, leaving the listener with a lingering sense of contemplation and connection.
"Unnatural XX" is an ambitious, immersive experience—an emotionally rich, intellectually stimulating journey that rewards careful listening. Its combination of vivid imagery, narrative depth, and musical cohesion sets it apart as a work that is as thought-provoking as it is memorable.
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Recorded in Crimulus' studio, Portland, Oregon, 2024-2025
Words, Music, Lyrics, Arrangement, Composition, Engineering, Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Production, and all Performances
Crimulus, United States
CD Booklet Design
Max Hurlebaus, Germany
Album Cover Art
Rikki Velez, Colombia
Other Album Art
Rikki Velez, Colombia
Anna Czàr, Hungary
Sara Berginc, Slovenia
Boris Cvekić, Serbia
Saveliy Shurshev, Israel
Diana Necsulescu, Romania
Adedoyin Adeniyi, Nigeria
Michael Auger, United States
Seema Gaur, India
Racine Webb, United States
Darren Evans, United States
Sophia L, China
Dijana Makijević, Serbia
Elena Poletaeva, Russia
Nicole Downing, United States
Micaela Brusco, Uruguay
C F Sherratt, United Kingdom