damn, after the strong start this album had i really thought i was gonna like it more. the first two songs have these beautiful atmospheres that lead into almost shoegaze-esque screaming vocals that are just absolutely mind blowing. however, after that everything just kind goes dull and samey, which completely kills any energy it started with.
i know i probably say this too much, but if they had cut some of the fat and made it more like 35/40 minutes long, the big empty of this album would be ... read more
DAMN.
Definitely one of the dreamiest albums out there. The guitar work is heavenly, the bass is heavy, the drums are on point, and the few hints of electronics are gorgeous.
a tiny bit bloated but ultimately awesome post metalgaze album. VERY heavy at times, take me with you is probably the best song. I love the ambience this thing has as well, the beginning of sleep tongue and the last half of this album (when it's not too boring) is a beautiful ambience. Definitely first half heavy i'd say though, but solid metalgaze regardless
1 | Dark Stone 6:22 | 100 |
2 | Arrows 6:40 | 97 |
3 | Drag Me into the Woods 6:27 | 97 |
4 | Yawning 5:35 | 91 |
5 | Seer 7:51 | 97 |
6 | Two Waves 3:17 | 80 |
7 | Take Me with You 7:10 | 93 |
8 | Vespertine 6:27 | 94 |
9 | Same Blood 2:51 | 83 |
10 | Sleep Tongue 7:59 | 97 |
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