Conjonctive’s third full-length album, Misère de Poussière, is a testament to their evolution and dedication to delivering uncompromising death metal. Released on November 22, 2024, the record marks a triumphant return for the Swiss quintet after a seven-year gap since In The Mouth Of The Devil. With a revamped lineup, including the formidable drumming of Guido Wyss, this album captures the raw essence of old-school death metal while pushing the boundaries of their sound.
The album opens with “Il Pleut sur les Cendres,” a haunting prelude that sets a foreboding tone with atmospheric tension and chilling melodies. It transitions seamlessly into “Summer Hunt,” where the band’s ferocious intensity takes center stage, driven by relentless blast beats and guttural vocals. The title track, “Misère de Poussière,” showcases their ability to balance technical precision with visceral brutality, solidifying its place as a standout anthem.
Themes of decay, despair, and existential struggle permeate tracks like “Ombre et Ordure” and “Dying Melody,” where intricate riffing meets devastating breakdowns. “Minuit” and “Décembre Noir” delve into nocturnal and wintry motifs, their chilling lyrics mirrored by the cold ferocity of the instrumentation.
The latter half of the album keeps the momentum with “Un Dimanche Sanglant” and “Nocturnal Terror,” two tracks that highlight the synergy between the members. The album closes with “Au Royaume des Ombres,” an epic piece that encapsulates the band’s musical journey, leaving listeners in awe of its layered brutality and poignant atmospherics.
Eschewing modern production crutches like samples, Misère de Poussière embraces a raw, unpolished aesthetic that recalls death metal’s formative years. Recorded with a focus on authenticity, the album pays homage to the genre’s roots while demonstrating Conjonctive’s growth and versatility.
With this record, Conjonctive has delivered not just an album but an experience—a harrowing yet cathartic dive into the darkest corners of their sound. Misère de Poussière is a must-listen for fans of death metal who crave raw intensity fused with technical mastery.
