Album: BLOOM - 12" Vinyl
Genre: Post metal/Post Rock
Myspace: Braveyoung
Tracklist:
- Upon The Boughs Which Shake Against The Cold
- The Days That Sat In Front Of Everything
Overall Sound: Being the Braveyoung/Giant listener I am, I was extremely stoked to hear BLOOM which is sort of a challenging listen when compared to the "Tides/Giant split" or the always beautiful "SONG" which gets constant circulation on my Ipod. Last year this band had to change its name from "Giant" to "Braveyoung" because the 80's ballad band "Giant" to my knowledge complained or something w/e, but anyway supposedly Braveyoung was the same band as Giant with a new name. This came as a surprise to me considering i had never heard this Braveyoung material until just probably two days ago when i finally got my hands on a copy, and lemme tell you its not Full on Sludge-ridden post metal anymore, its more post rock influenced and their is no vocals with the occasional post metal influence tossed in for good measure. This LP was recorded at a church in Greensboro,NC .Either way this is kind of a toss up, if you take an open mind when listening its very enjoyable, but if your close minded and looking for another CD like "SONG" this is not very much up your alley.
Guitar: Easily the most focused instrument on the CD outside of the bass. Most everything you can hear correctly but to me it sounds a bit over mastered/mixed in certain spots of songs.
Bass: Very easy to hear and follow along with much like the guitar, but the bass however does not cut out and you can be sure to recognize its different sections of songs almost automatically.
Drums: This by far is the worst part of the LP, just because i feel like i am so stuck on the "SONG" full length that i cant overcome the quality. But all in all over a period of a couple of listens they are not so bad.
Vocals/Lyrics: none to be mentioned, this is somewhat distressing because its one of the main elements i enjoy about this band. Very much like ISIS or Blackwaves
Overall Impression: With a "Do It Yourself" sound "BLOOM" will grow on you and never let you go because the melody's portrayed are so engrossing you'll forget your listening only if you let it get hold of you. I miss the old sound much more though because there is a ton of good post rock bands i like, only a select few Sludge/Post metal bands .However i am hoping that a new full length by Braveyoung will come hopefully this year or next. However long it takes, is of no importance but if you want some good post metal/post rock sounds please check out and support this band. They deserve every penny they've ever made.
Killer Tracks: All
Rating: 8.5/10
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