HIPPOTRAKTOR
Meridian
Recording, mix & production by Chiaran Verheyden“The six-minute cut is comparable to the sound of bands like Gojira and Crack the Skye-era Mastodon - groups who, like Hippotraktor, use their advanced technical chops to make their songs sound as big and memorable as possible, not to be show-offs.”
— Revolver
“Greatness beyond all possibility of calculation, measurement, or imitation - that reaches beyond the mere conjuring of images into the realm of high art and philosophy.”
— New Noise
“The album is split between aggressive, hardcore-informed sludge metal and tech-y progressive rock, sounding like a cross between Blue Record-era Baroness and Tool. It’s an exciting blend.”
— Brooklyn Vegan
“An overwhelming experience of sound, presenting the listener with sentiments that are recognisable, but with an intensity that seems larger than life.”
— Echoes & Dust
“Hippotraktor definitely nod towards their influences, although they ultimately manage to sound nothing like them. They most definitely craft a style of progressive post-metal that is uniquely their own.”
— Everything Is Noise