Seventeen tracks is a bold statement, and Rise O Villain makes sure every one of them counts. Released in 2024, the album dives headfirst into heavy, emotionally charged territory, refusing to hold back at any point along the way.
DESU TAEM’s strength lies in its dual perspective. Shan Greene brings decades of musical influence and lived experience, while Nick Greene adds precision and a modern edge through his production and instrumental work. The result is a sound that feels both raw and carefully constructed.
“From the Depths of the Shadows” stands out for its haunting atmosphere, while “Symphony of Agony” leans fully into intensity. These tracks showcase the album’s ability to balance mood and power without losing focus. There are clear traces of Black Sabbath in the heavier moments, but the album also carries a certain unpredictability that feels reminiscent of Nirvana. Even so, it avoids sounding derivative by leaning into its own identity.
What ultimately defines Rise O Villain is its commitment to its tone. It doesn’t try to be accessible or polished for the sake of appeal. Instead, it embraces its darker edges fully, creating an album that feels intentional, immersive, and difficult to ignore.
1. From the depths of the shawdows
2. Why not just get a Car?
3. Whispers in the Graveyard
4. Wicked witch oil Slick
5. The talisman is coming for lunch
6. The talisman is drunk again
7. Rise O’ Phoenix
8. Symphony of Agony
9. Wake Up! Kill it before it gets in my hair
10. The vigilante’s Nirvana
11. Flat Cat
12. Flat Cat Circus
13. Batman on Acid
14. Shades of Oblivion
15. The battle Cry
16. Sign: Abandon All Hope
17. Skull and Cross bones
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