A FINE DAY TO EXIT

The Liverpool lads showed promising hints of open and progressive eyes on this release that is devoid of doom metal/rock influences keeping melancholy spirit instead of depressing one. Songs are well constructed, sometimes up beat and dynamic but mostly reflective and static. Vocals keep getting better every release and this album handles them well. "Looking outside well" shows higher pitched screaming vocals. As usual, instrumental focus is on guitars, less on drums and bass. There are no jaw-breaking solos or instrumentation so it may put some proggers off. Catchy alternative rock chorus is on "Looking outside well" bordering with post-grunge. "Leave no trace" is a haunting ballad that reminds me of Scandinavian melancholy. The title song is perhaps the most varied song with dynamic and quiet sections. The only real letdown is the 18-minute song that has quite a lot meaningless silent minutes.