It’s no secret that I am a Pelagic Records enthusiast; the wide range of artists and bands under their banner is an inherent delight for those who seek to expand their expertise in the wilds of post-metal and its adjacent genres. It’s through its adjacent genres – and my own personal revisiting of music I enjoyed years ago – that Thot came into my view. Curious about what music the band makes in comparison to others on said label, I decided to see what Delta was all about.
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Album Review: Glassing — “From the Other Side of the Mirror”
For many years, I had heard about Glassing, but never had the chance to fully dive in. From my limited knowledge, they are a band rooted in harsh noise, a genre I did not like and avoided at all costs. However, over the years, the band evolved, placing their focus into post-hardcore and I felt the need to know more. Now, with their fourth full-length album, From the Other Side of the Mirror, it’s time to see what the fuss is all about.
Continue readingAlbum Review: Dvne – “Voidkind”
Here’s something you don’t read or hear about everyday: band hires a permanent keyboard player, then makes sure their new album isn’t so focused on filling every ounce of space in the mix. It’s refreshing, and one of the highlights Scottish sludgy progressive/post metal outfit DVNE have taken to heart on their third full length Voidkind. I wouldn’t say there are a bevy of musical surprises here, but what is here has been refined and distilled to the essence of the band’s identity, and continues the band’s ascent as one of the premier groups executing this kind of music.
Album Review: SHRVL — “Limbus”
I am no stranger to depression and what it can do. It has affected me to a certain degree, where I am always on constant alert about changes in moods and thoughts. While I present myself as functional, there are days where all I want to do is block out the world and lie down on my bed. Listening to SHRVL’s Limbus feels like waking up after a particularly bad depressive episode, where any wrong thought or action during the day leads to doubt and to spiraling about things outside of your control. It’s oppressive, cacophonous, and eerie, and you can’t help but stare at the looming, gray walls these songs seem to conjure.
Continue readingAlbum Review: Playgrounded – “The Death of Death”
The hunt for impressive post-metal continues. With Pelagic once again delivering the goods, it seems I found an album to rival the unmatched energy of Hippotraktor’s Meridian. As a growing enjoyer of post-metal I am constantly looking to expand my knowledge of the genre through whatever I can get my hands on – and in the new album by Playgrounded I have struck gold. With their third album in tow, The Death of Death mixes the band’s prog influences into a warm blanket of post-metal and electronica that connects seamlessly and just makes sense on a first listen.
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