A follow up to White1, a largely boring, patience-testing record, White2 is much more worthwhile than its predecessor and is a pretty important record in Sunn O)))'s discography. This is because this is the first time where the band experimented with purely ambient sounds rather than simple droning guitars. Opener "Hell-O)))-ween" isn't indicative of this, though, as it sounds largely like the material that dominated early-2000's Sunn O))) albums. That said, "Bass Aliens" is an excellent track and undoubtedly the highlight here, with its uneasy atmosphere and it's use of ambient noises and feedback. "Decay" continues this trend, though not quite as well, and features some strange chanting that unfortunately gets old pretty quick. This record was definitely a step in the right direction for the band, and it went a long way in allowing the band to expand their sonic palette to great results.
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