{"id":7299,"date":"2015-10-05T11:42:32","date_gmt":"2015-10-05T11:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-grave-pleasures-dreamcrash\/"},"modified":"2018-03-21T22:03:16","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T22:03:16","slug":"album-review-grave-pleasures-dreamcrash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-grave-pleasures-dreamcrash\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review:\u00a0Grave Pleasures – Dreamcrash"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"image\"Formed from the remains of Beastmilk, Finnish quartet Grave Pleasures<\/b> seemingly take a more lighter, “accessible” route compared to their previous work; goth-infused metal with a pop-like shine. ‘Dreamcrash’<\/i> is carried by Grave Pleasures<\/b>’ apocalyptic tone. A tone that produces a doom-filled undertone throughout. Straight from the start on ‘Utopian Scream’<\/i>, Mat ‘Kvohst’ McNerney’s cries of “I’m an alien on my own planet”<\/i> whilst his bandmates produce a stirring, atmospheric brand of post-punk-esque rock. It has an urgency and is certainly intriguing.<\/p>\n

You can’t argue that there is a level on consistency on ‘Dreamcrash’<\/i>. It’s served by a backbone of raw emotion and is supported by textured rhythms that move with ease. ‘New Hip Moon’<\/i> has a vintage shine and brings about a Joy Division comparison. Whereas tribal drums support ringing, twisting guitars on ‘Crying Wolves’<\/i>, and ‘Futureshock’<\/i> has a subtle intensity that begs for your attention. Underlined by its punk tempo and snappy vocal delivery, it serves as an early highlight alongside the aforementioned ‘New Hip Moon’<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Admittedly Grave Pleasures<\/b> have lost that heavy edge from Beastmilk, yet as shown on ‘Worn Threads’<\/i> and ‘Taste The Void’<\/i>, they’re still capable of producing dynamic, engaging rock songs, whereas lighter cuts such as ‘Girl in a Vortex’<\/i> and ‘Crisis’<\/i> allow McNerney to take center stage with a smooth delivery, especially on the former. However by the time you reach the later stages, you’re hoping a big riff would come along as ‘Crooked Vain’<\/i> and ‘No Surivival’<\/i> limp to the finish line. This is where ‘Dreamcrash’<\/i>’s downfall comes in.<\/p>\n

Whilst its presentation is dainty with admirable melodies throughout, unfortunately Grave Pleasures<\/b> prove to have a tendency to show their softer side more than that is probably welcomed.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, ‘Dreamcrash’<\/i> marks a strong new start. The fusion of horror-like post-punk, gloom pop and cool indie rock proves to be consistent, and with the addition of slick production, allows them to transfer almost effortlessly. Matched by its lyrical depth, ‘Dreamcrash’<\/i> has to plenty to offer yet lacks longevity bar a handful of listens.<\/p>\n

2.5\/5<\/p>\n

‘Dreamcrash’<\/i> by Grave Pleasure<\/b> is released on October 2nd on Columbia Records<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Grave Pleasure<\/b> links: Website<\/a>|Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by Sean Reid (@SeanReid86<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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