Diamond Morning's stunning display of summer soaked melancholy immediately perked my ears. Within awaits a power struggle. Extreme Djent antics face off against melodic Post-Rock aesthetics, creating a beautiful tangle of opposing ideals. Those often rapid polyrhythmic stunts the likes of fellow Swedes' Meshuggah would deploy, get eased into crawling unravels, a gradual cadence to revel in rhythmic elasticity.
Eyes Seeing Eyes exemplifies much of the records magic. Opening with tender expressive vocals and serene noir pianos, a vulnerable emotive atmosphere is set. In fly the low end guitars, juxtaposed by higher register tremolo picking. Thumping drums deploy the bare minimum groove in apt measure. This restraint allows a sway between extremities to scintillate. This song leads to one of the albums best moments, a climatic polyrhythm! Spanning multiple bars on a delicious leisurely pace, It illuminates the power of such rhythmic oddity when slowed to an accessible clarity.
Much of the records allure revolves around these brilliantly realized dynamics. A gorgeous play of bittersweet uplifts, oscillating between intense elements. On this luminous journey, acoustic guitars adjoin its softly pianos that rest over either lofty airy synths or dense enriching reverberations. It creates a luscious tapestry for angular Djent guitars to collide with on many occasion. Their drummers' orchestration of these key moments is utterly inspired. Its the glue that holds this chemistry together.
Much of the records allure revolves around these brilliantly realized dynamics. A gorgeous play of bittersweet uplifts, oscillating between intense elements. On this luminous journey, acoustic guitars adjoin its softly pianos that rest over either lofty airy synths or dense enriching reverberations. It creates a luscious tapestry for angular Djent guitars to collide with on many occasion. Their drummers' orchestration of these key moments is utterly inspired. Its the glue that holds this chemistry together.
On a couple of occasions, the music breaks down into soft spoken acappella raps. Its casual vulnerability feels apt but plays rather underwhelming in the shadow of this gleaming construct. Its presence feels like a footnote. Diamond Morning concludes with a self titled trilogy of tracks, bowing out on a high for a record that ebbs and flows wonderfully. Every listens rocks and croons. Its been one of the most impressive listens in recent memory. Contender for album of the year in my journal.
Rating: 9/10