You may or may not be aware of the fact I've been writing for Ghost Cult Magazine. They are based in the UK, which means that they have their pulse to more music there than we are in the States. The ebb and flow between the sung vocals and the more shouted vocals works well on the second song. Though sometimes they still get a little lost in their own clamor. They do employ interesting dynamics and their guitars sound great, so that is going for them. Though to some extent they occupy a more post-hardcore corner of what Glassing does better in terms of atmospheric sludge with screamo tendencies.
I like the urgent singing that starts off with "Still Sickness". It does explode into more of a post-hardcore anger. When I use post-hardcore here I get to refer to bands that actually fit that rather than when idiots call a band like Bring Me the Horizon. 'Caton Green" is more of a post-rock instrumental. "The Gray" finds the vocals belted more aggressively, as they offer up a little more of a stop coming out of the shimmering guitar. The vocals are the hardest part of this. It drops back down into a more minimalist ambiance. This mood to some extent continues on the more blues-based "Grandfather' in which you get a better picture of what the vocals are capable of. They also show restraint by not building it up into something explosive.
"Violent Sun" finds things getting more tense. Though it ebbs down to give the vocals more space. I like the groove this works itself into. Then things get angrier, not more aggressive which is an interesting dynamic. The vocals go up into a higher register, which feels like something Far might do. I will give this one a 9, and see how it grows on me. I like all the sounds they allow themselves to explore and how they are not afraid to indulge melody.
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