Album Review: Blueneck - The Fallen Host
When an album turns up in my inbox saying "for fans of Sigur Ros and Explosions In The Sky", I knew immediately I would like Blueneck. From the opening moments of ‘(Depart From Me, You Who Are Cursed)', the band take you on a calming, beautiful journey with complimentary soundscapes.
Whilst some might detest or find the post-rock genre dull, Blueneck show the possibility of breathing some life into it. 'Seven' brilliantly builds up to the moment where, crashing drums and distorted drums adds variation and shows clever structure from the band.
Although it has to be said that at times the band can over step the mark in terms of build and progression; 'Low' dosn't really kick in until the 7 minute mark, but when it does it sounds fantastic with pounding drums and swirling guitars.
Elsewhere 'Children Of Ammon' sees the band bringing in subtle electronic effects into play, which adds another dynamic to the bands sound. Whilst 'Liltu' sees vocals taking center stage against a backdrop of electronic drums and brooding strings, which proves to be one of the highlights of the record, with its well-built up structure once again being complimented.
'The Fallen Host' is good, nearly very good and for fans of genre its pleasing to hear, but for them some of the ideas and concepts used are nothing new. As the whole slow-burning, quiet-loud instrumental post-rock has been done countless times. Nevertheless Blueneck show potential from steping out from being labeled and compared to the likes of Mogwai and Explosions In The Sky, and becoming an influential group, as this beautifully crafted record shows intelligent musicianship, which at times sounds outstanding.
4/5
'The Fallen Host' is available now in the UK on Perfect Storm/EMI.
Blueneck on MySpace
Sean Reid
Whilst some might detest or find the post-rock genre dull, Blueneck show the possibility of breathing some life into it. 'Seven' brilliantly builds up to the moment where, crashing drums and distorted drums adds variation and shows clever structure from the band.
Although it has to be said that at times the band can over step the mark in terms of build and progression; 'Low' dosn't really kick in until the 7 minute mark, but when it does it sounds fantastic with pounding drums and swirling guitars.
Elsewhere 'Children Of Ammon' sees the band bringing in subtle electronic effects into play, which adds another dynamic to the bands sound. Whilst 'Liltu' sees vocals taking center stage against a backdrop of electronic drums and brooding strings, which proves to be one of the highlights of the record, with its well-built up structure once again being complimented.
'The Fallen Host' is good, nearly very good and for fans of genre its pleasing to hear, but for them some of the ideas and concepts used are nothing new. As the whole slow-burning, quiet-loud instrumental post-rock has been done countless times. Nevertheless Blueneck show potential from steping out from being labeled and compared to the likes of Mogwai and Explosions In The Sky, and becoming an influential group, as this beautifully crafted record shows intelligent musicianship, which at times sounds outstanding.
4/5
'The Fallen Host' is available now in the UK on Perfect Storm/EMI.
Blueneck on MySpace
Sean Reid
