Geenger Records had an amazing streak in 2025, releasing nineteen recordings throughout the year. And the best part about it is that each one of them sounds incredible. In October, they once again teamed up with a prolific Serbian indie record label, Pop Depresija, for another ambitious collaboration, resulting in “Video Sam Kako Umireš,” an eight-studio album by Consecration, the legendary Belgrade-based post-metal/post-rock band. This comes as no surprise since Geenger Records has already collaborated with Consecration in the past, releasing their previous works on vinyl, compact discs, or via streaming platforms. For those who have been living under a rock for almost three decades and aren’t familiar with this band, Consecration has a cult status on the local scene by being one of those bands that appeal to the listening apparatus, even if you’re not a post-metal or post-rock fan. But, as the years passed by, the band has evolved into something greater than just another post-metal or post-rock act. Each new recording have introduced some new ideas, layers, enhancements, accentuations, decorations, and other details that define every good album. I might dare to say that “Video Sam Kako Umireš” leans much more into post-rock waters, but as usually is the case, there’s a twist hidden in those ideas, musicianship, arrangements, pacing, and other more or less hearable details. With newer albums, the band dabbled with psychedelic rock, shoegaze, dream pop, indie rock, cinematic ambient, and many other styles that perfectly suit their post-metal/post-rock background. Still, even after all these directions, innovations, improvements, tweaks, and months of recording, the band retains the sound that has gathered longtime fans under their branch, yet opened the doors for all newbies curious enough to find out what post-rock might sound like.
And all those improvements and innovations are mostly hearable in compositions like “Buđenje Mumije,” “Među Nama,” and “Video Sam Kako Umireš.” They’ve expanded their sound to the point each one of those songs could serve as a standalone piece, acting on its one while simultaneously perfectly pairing to the remainder of the material. Each one of those songs evolves with time, with so many long, evocative segments and cleverly implemented passages lurking around and pulling you even deeper into a whirlwind built upon hypnotic vocal dualities and harmonies, lush guitar works, intricate basslines, and exceptional rhythmic patterns. Danilo Nikodinovski and Aleksandra Gegović’s vocal performances perfectly blend together, creating a calm, soothing, relaxing, ethereal experience and offering something like guidance through this expansive sonic universe. And the guitar work here is more than impressive. With a comprehensive collection of themes, melodies, harmonies, riffs, arpeggiated and regular chord progressions, you couldn’t ask for more. Each detail has its place and purpose in this sonic equation, and the same goes for the guitar effect. Of course, being a post-metal/post-rock band, generous servings of reverb, echo, and delay have a special place here, but do not be surprised if you stumble upon many other effects included along the way. You’ll also notice how synth pads create more depth, detail, and expand the ambiance to the uncharted territories. Those sonic maneuvers are especially noticeable in “Među Nama,” an outstanding composition that instantly reminds one of something Vangelis would eventually record for the original Blade Runner soundtrack. But surprises do not stop there, because Consecration has also incorporated a trumpet that perfectly pairs with synths, with solos and improvisations that lean into abstract jazzy ambiance. It emits that future noir vibe throughout the entire composition, giving more soul and emotion to each segment.
Naturally, the bass guitar contributes heaviness, clarity, and depth through clean or tastefully distorted low ends. Those warm, deep, heavy basslines tremendously support lush guitar works without ever feeling overwhelming. The excellent drumming performance, based upon cleverly assembled, flawlessly performed, well-accentuated, moderate beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics, keep everything in line while dictating groove and pace. Each hit of the snare, kick of the bass drum, accentuation over the hi-hat, and splash over the cymbals has its place and purpose here, making this album even more appealing to the ears. While the mentioned composition play significant role in building that lush, complex, psychedelic, ethereal atmosphere, it’s good to mention that the remainder sounds equally good. Songs like “Senke,” “Strava Letnje Noći,” and “Kamion Za Mentalno Zdravlje” are definitely standout track you should pay attention to, while a composition like “Dogodiče Se Sutra” acts more as a longevious ambient passage between “Buđenje Mumije” and “Senke.” Consecration has created another masterpiece that will not only indulge the listening apparatuses of the longtime fans but also draw attention of newbies to the genre. It carries so many beautiful moments, memorable segments, impressive instrumentation, brilliant ideas, and many other qualities that position this band far beyond anything the Serbian alternative scene could present in this very moment. This band is at the top of a regional post-rock scene for a reason, and you should place “Video Sam Kako Umireš” on your music radar. Head to the Geenger Records webstore and grab this gem on vinyl.
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