I liked their 2023 album "Father Light" and this one works off a more post-rock infused atmosphere, which creates dynamic contrast from when they exhale and step on the overdrive. The opening track finds them at a very balanced crossroads of sound, with enough metallic punch, yet more thoughtful vocal melodies that are almost another part of the instrumentation. Form and function in the arrangement, yet a feeling that they are jamming out certain sections and just going with the vibes in the moment.
Not too adventurous that this feels like prog, but more intricate than just banging out some chords. "Shadowland" has a more Soundgarden-like groove. The vocals are a little lower, though not as brooding as the grunge-infused metal of the '90s. It is dark enough to keep me interested. 'Lost in the Rain" finds more delicate guitar parts setting the stage for them to build up from. It is somewhat of a ballad with a pulse that throbbed out like a gathering storm cloud as it progressed. The time spent unpacking the tasteful guitar solo is well spent.
"Low" is the most metallic song on this album so far. There is a "Children of the Grave' like gallop that keeps it moving. They balance this out by winding around into some riffs that are equally heavy in terms of their sonic depth as they are heavy metal. They jam out a little more with "See You on the Road." The last song, "Quicksand' is not a David Bowie cover, but a strummed jam that feels more like Monster Magnet. I will give this one a 9, which puts it on the same level as their previous album, showing they are not only consistent, but better than most bands trying to do this sort of thing.
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