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Comparison Quote by Anthony Fantano

“Jesu's walls of distortion are uplifting in comparison to those of its doom-driven contemporaries. The band's 2009 album 'Infinity' has its bleak moments, but that album's single 49-minute song resolves into something inspirational and grandiose by the time it's over.” quote by Anthony Fantano
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“Jesu's walls of distortion are uplifting in comparison to those of its doom-driven contemporaries. The band's 2009 album 'Infinity' has its bleak moments, but that album's single 49-minute song resolves into something inspirational and grandiose by the time it's over.”

Anthony Fantano

About This Quote

Source Album Review: Infinity by Jesu, 2009

The reviewer notes that despite the album’s overall bleak tone, its long track builds toward an uplifting, grand finale, highlighting contrast between doom and hope.

In simple terms: A long song ends on a hopeful note despite darkness.

Key Takeaway

Look for moments of hope in dark art.

Themes

music hope contrast genre emotion

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

critical analytical

When to use this quote

  • listening to the track
  • analyzing album themes
  • comparing to other doom albums

Key Concepts

doom metal post‑rock musical structure emotional arc

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does a hopeful ending affect a listener’s experience?
  • Can darkness and hope coexist in music?
A Different Perspective

The description may overstate the positivity for fans of the genre.

3.5 out of 5 (10 ratings)

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