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I'm just glad Eidola aren't succumbing to mediocrity at this point. I had been keeping an eye out for them since their last album was quite solid for a relatively overshadowed swancore outfit. On this new record, Eidola shifted their focus a bit from the head-spinning, math-rock brand of swancore their last album identified with to a more conventional sound with a heightened pop-punk presence. After listening, I think the band is simply worse off from that change. Don't get me wrong, the band's ... read more
After some back and forth and issues related to their label, Eidola finally released their fourth full length project, and although they are still following their swancore style, it's also a great return, and a much needed one.
whatever "swancore" has been defined as, i think it's pretty cool. definitely progressive, definitely post-hardcore. i think what makes this swancore is the clean vocals present, sort of Circa Survive-esque? or maybe it's just called swancore because it's on Blue Swan. whatever genre this is, it kind of rocks. favorite song on here might be "Forgotten Tongues", the guitar is pretty much playing progressive rock, including that AMAZING solo. the clean vocals work, and those ... read more
I've been meaning to give this album a listen ever since I fell in love with Elephant Bones over three years ago. While I liked songs on here, something about it kept me from giving it a higher rating. Obvious standout is Elephant Bones, and Perennial Philosophy is pretty great. All the band's artwork is really cool too.
One of those typical progressive post-hardcore albums that doesn’t really change the game, but is simply very enjoyable
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Track List
| 1 | Hidden Worship 2:52 | |
| 2 | Counterfeit Shrines 4:34 | |
| 3 | Caustic Prayer 3:38 | 92 |
| 4 | Empty Gardens 4:51 | |
| 5 | Occam's Razor 1:51 | 88 |
| 6 | Perennial Philosophy 4:03 | 89 |
| 7 | Forgotten Tongues 3:53 | 93 |
| 8 | Unequivocal Nature 3:38 | 93 |
| 9 | Alchemist Ascendant 1:16 | |
| 10 | Elephant Bones 4:25 | 93 |
| 11 | Mutual Fear 3:52 feat. Jon Mess | 89 |
| 12 | Ancient Temperament 6:30 |
Total Length: 45 minutes
