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I\u2019ll admit that I\u2019m a relative newcomer to Be\u2019lakor<\/strong>.\u00a0 \u201cOf Breath And Bone\u201d was my first foray into the band, and while I heard certain aspects of their sound that I very much appreciated, it didn\u2019t entice me as much as I was hoping, especially with the hype the album received upon it\u2019s release.\u00a0 So while I was hoping for them to build on their promising sound, I wasn\u2019t sure I could anticipate what their newest release would sound like.\u00a0 Well, I feel safe in saying that with the new album \u201cVessels<\/strong>\u201d, the band have taken major strides in upping the creative ante and publishing a masterful classic for the metal masses to dig into and feast on.<\/p>\n

For fans of the last album, they will be happy to know that the band have built on that sound and have gone to the next level.\u00a0 And for those wondering what this Australian band sounds like?\u00a0 Walking the line between an emotional melancholy and a superbly driven death metal backdrop, the five members give us a memorable concoction of melodic death with serious progressive leanings.\u00a0 It\u2019s a very engaging and attention-grabbing sound.\u00a0 Many bands have strived to meld those styles together perfectly.\u00a0 On paper it sounds like a perfect marriage, but while many bands have attempted this fusion and failed, Be\u2019lakor have done this idea justice.\u00a0 And the atmospheric and mesmerizing qualities of their sound give the music so much warmth and ambiance.\u00a0 Imagine\u00a0 Katatonia going back to their harder roots and giving the music a good dose of prog, and you might have a decent sense of where Be\u2019Lakor lies aurally.<\/p>\n

Song structure and delivery are paid attention to in the eight songs presented on this album with such detail that the band must have really given their all to put this project together.\u00a0 Starting from the emotive mid-paced delivery in the quick opener \u201cLuma<\/strong>\u201d, we\u2019re set up for a glimpse into what lies ahead.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cAn Ember\u2019s Arc<\/strong>\u201d follows with a beautiful acoustic layered opening which helps start the journey of weaving atmosphere and depth with a perfectly placed death sensibility that doesn\u2019t sound overdone or too dominant with regard to the overall sound.\u00a0 \u201cWithering Strands<\/strong>\u201d delves into very nice guitar riffs that duel with equally well-placed guitar harmonies, giving the song a real momentum and drive.\u00a0 Clean vocal harmonies and piano help project the sound in new directions near the end of this epic track, while closing out with a somewhat frantic drum and guitar expression.\u00a0 This is the longest song on the album at just over eleven minutes in length, but the time flies by.\u00a0 This is easily my favourite song on the album, but that\u2019s not to say there isn\u2019t more to dig into after this triumphant track.\u00a0 \u201cRoots To Sever<\/strong>\u201d follows as well assembled as the previous track, but more lush and low-key in certain areas of the song, providing a nice contrast in sound.\u00a0 Keeping the pace going with \u201cWhelm<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cA Thread Dissolves<\/strong>\u201d gives the listener a quick stop-gap on the continuing journey, and while short, the mid-paced structure and ambient sounds help uphold the interest in the product.\u00a0 \u201cGrasping Light<\/strong>\u201d provided something interesting for me as the drums drew me in right away as they can go from helping propel the pace of the song to offering a driven double-bass kick that switches things up.\u00a0 And with the album closer \u201cThe Smoke Of Many Fires<\/strong>\u201d, we\u2019re given a perfect blueprint of how to end this epic album, showcasing all the great moments of \u201cVessels\u201d as a whole, not to mention the seamless tempo changes that are a major component of their overall sound.<\/p>\n

One of the most impressive elements of their sound is the fact that all the instruments and vocals are on equal footing here.\u00a0 They all team together to make a magical sound.\u00a0 Too often I find with bands like this that while there is cohesion in sound, usually one instrument (most often the guitar) is given more of a lead role.\u00a0 In this case, everything is placed perfectly with the main goal of having a complete song being the main selling point of the band\u2019s sound.
\nIn conclusion, if this album doesn\u2019t grab you and envelop you at first listen, it definitely will with repeated listens as there\u2019s always new areas to discover and investigate.\u00a0 The band takes a great concept and runs with it, leaving us with many lasting impressions and giving us the unenviable task of wondering how they will ever top this gorgeous album with future releases.<\/p>\n

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\nTracklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n

01. Luma
\n02. An Ember’s Arc
\n03. Withering Strands
\n04. Roots To Sever
\n05. Whelm
\n06. A Thread Dissolves
\n07. Grasping Light
\n08. The Smoke Of Many Fires<\/p>\n

Playing time:<\/strong> 56:39<\/p>\n

Release date:<\/strong> 24 June, 2016<\/p>\n

Label:<\/strong> Napalm Records<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong> Be’lakor Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n