Post-black metal/shoegaze stuff here. The shoegaze sections are probably the strongest component of the music, as they're very effective at generating atmosphere. They never quite reach Alcest levels in terms of sheer ambiance, but the final instrumental track (aptly titled "Warm") certainly isn't lacking in warmth and dreaminess.
The black metal component of the music is a mixed bag for me. The full-on black metal sections seem more substantial than many other bands of this style, and I was even slightly taken aback when the blastbeating kicked in on the first track (thankfully, it's not all just relentless blasting, which I admittedly find tedious). Something about the BM vocals on the disc really bugs me though. They're not particularly odd for the style, but there's just a certain forced delivery and screaminess to them that rubs me the wrong way. They work fine during the harsher parts, but any time they try something more atmospheric and that vocal style is used, they're screamy enough to impede the mood a little. I actually think this disc would have worked better as an instrumental album.
OK find for the price. Since this is a style I listen to rather sparingly, if I was in the mood for it, I'd probably pick another band to listen to, though.
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