"I wanted to explore catchy, melodic phrasing weaved throughout the intensity of the instrumentation and droney chord changes. All that I could reflect on was grief and hope; death and life; cause and effect; shared experiences of being a human person."
"First single "the ineptitude for mutual discernment" takes on a relatively straightforward three-chord structure without sacrificing their trademark oceanic sound. Waves of noise and feedback still cloud the music, but Wattie's vocals are presented more centrally. The band feels less like a nebulous if potent emotional cloud and more like a traditional band, albeit one with an experimental soundscaping approach to melody."
"The folk sounds the band began to explore on Leave None But Small Birds, their collaborative LP with fellow experimental metal group The Body, introduced melody to their already harmonically rich material. That progression continued through their subsequent recordings, culminating here in a more deliberately melodic fashion."
BIG|BRAVE have announced their 10th album, in grief or in hope, releasing June 12th with lead single "the ineptitude for mutual discernment." The record showcases the band's continued evolution toward melody, building on explorations begun during their collaborative LP with The Body. Guitarist Robin Wattie intentionally wove catchy, melodic phrasing throughout intense instrumentation and droney chord changes, reflecting on themes of grief, hope, death, and life. The lead single employs a straightforward three-chord structure while maintaining their signature oceanic sound with waves of noise and feedback. Wattie's vocals are more centrally presented, positioning the band as a traditional ensemble with experimental soundscaping. The album features intertextual references to earlier works, including echoes of their 2014 debut Feral Verdure.
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