This EP really is something special. There are very few bands out there who are able to seamlessly span numerous styles of music across an album, and fewer still who can do it on one song.
‘Revitalised’ really does deliver everything; from rap, to deathcore, to jazz. You’ll listen to it struggling to understand why or how each song actually works, but for some reason they always do. The transitions are brilliant, literally going from smooth-jazz ‘elevator music’ style interlude to a pummelling deathcore breakdown is certainly an achievement not to be overlooked.
It really isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, though. The minute long rap section at the start of ‘Skylines’ will be enough to put some people off, and there are some parts that do sound like commercial pop. In many cases, this would be enough to put me off. But not here. ‘Revitalised’ really is something different. The fact that they use a couple of genres that may not be to everybody’s taste doesn’t make it bad: I think they should be admired for daring to try it, and making it work.
The EP is only 3 songs long but the total playtime is nearly half an hour, the shortest song being 8 minutes 35 seconds long. If you don’t like long songs, this is not the band for you. The songs, however, are not like your standard progressive metal epic. I’ve already mentioned the switching of genres, and this really helps keep the songs sounding fresh and new for the entire duration, without losing the flow of the tune.
Their earlier EP (3.14) maintained a more regular blackened deathcore sound, which is still prominently featured in ‘Revitalised’, especially in some of the vocals. There is no true stand out song on the record, as there is only 3 songs and they are all fantastic. They are yet to release a full-length, though there are suggestions of one being crafted and appearing at some point within the next year. It is certainly one to keep an eye out for: It will be very interesting to see what these still-so-young guys can do over a LP. They may even one day rival Between the Buried and Me!
8/10
1. Revitalized
2. Distanced By Dissonance
3. Skylines
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