Year: 2008
Genre: Progressive Polymetric Metal
Label: TABU
TRT: 50:22
This band slipped under my radar a long time, mostly due to me confusing them with the lackluster metalcore band Sinai Beach. However, if I’d only dug a little deeper, I would have instantly sought out their music.
For one thing containing an ex-member of Extol would spark interest regardless, but the descriptions of their unique style of music and list of purported influences would have been cause for immediate investigation. As it is, I acquired them for the loose reason of “they’re kinda like Periphery or Textures”.
This is their sophomore release, and is even better than their impressive debut. Melding elements from such diverse genres as post-hardcore, progressive metal and ambient post-rock, they’ve just about perfected their sound on this release. The vocals are also a highlight among a reel of highlights. I loved Ikkae’s delivery style and tone in his previous band Selfmindead, and always wished he was in a band that did justice to his talent. Wish: Fulfilled.
So having said all that, maybe this will pique your interest: “they’re kinda like Periphery or Textures”.
01 Awakening
02 New Waters
03 Lionize
04 Sentiment
05 Reason
06 Legacy
07 Rejuvenate
08 Illume
09 Zenith
10 Unconditional
11 Dominion
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1 comment:
Back up the a-train. I knew of the Extol connection, but the selfmindead guy is the vocalist? Wow. How has this band stayed under the radar?
I think it's like you said... the name is reminiscent of Sinai Beach. God, that is a band I hadn't thought of in years until you brought back those awkward memories.
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