QUANTUM PHASE TRANSITION

'Quantum Phase Transition' is an album that confidently stands on that fine line where restraint is worth more than excess. This mostly instrumental work, with only two vocal tracks (the opener and the closer), dives into a state of carefully measured sonic contemplation.

I came into it without any prior knowledge of the band's earlier material, so I wasn't expecting that raspy voice in "Patibulum" It caught me off guard - in the best way. That intensity, that controlled frenzy, immediately brought Between the Buried and Me to mind, especially those sections where everything seems to break apart, yet never fully loses its shape. You're left wanting more vocals - there's a real curiosity about how that voice, somewhere between clean and shredded, might have blended into other moods across the album. Still, the decision to use it only at the beginning and ending has its own logic - and it works.

The interplay between the musicians feels intentional, but never stiff. There's a constant dialogue; they listen to each other, give space, push and pull. "Brujería" encapsulates that perfectly: tight rhythm, collective growth, and an outro with Spanish guitar that's not just for show or folklore - it closes with identity, with a sense of place.

What truly elevates this album above the average is the keyboard work. It's not background - it's foundation. It builds atmosphere without becoming dense, sustains tension without being predictable. There's a melodic sense always present, yet never obvious; piano, synthesizers, Rhodes, Hammonds... everything in its right place, delivered with impeccable taste. There are moments when a single texture or ambiance speaks louder than any virtuosic solo - and that's not easy to pull off.

This isn't an immediate album, and it doesn't need to be. It has layers, patience, intention. Once it pulls you in, there's no rush to leave - and when it's over, you feel the need to return, just to find something you missed the first time.

This band still has room to grow. Within their style, there are ideas and concepts that deserve deeper exploration. No doubt - their best record is still ahead.

Music: 4 stars

Lyrics: 3 stars

Execution: 5 stars

Emotion: 4 stars

Production: 4 stars

Artwork: 3 stars

Average: 3.83

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