Before the Dawn 4:17 am
Locomotive Music 2004
By Jason Jordan
Theres seldom anything so pleasant as discovering a notable, young band whose sure to have a lot of years (and albums) left in their systems, despite their line-up difficulties. Before the Dawn noticeably rip-off their influences, but they successfully mix slight inclinations of Soilwork with newer Katatonia. The result is a dynamic, bleak album that capitalizes on its relinquishment of sadness.
Heaven, as the first track from the poorly-named 4:17 am (a continuation from the last track of their earlier My Darkness) is a cordial way to meet the band. Here youll encounter all substances the group inserts into their music such as both clean and distorted vocals, keyboards, and all other typical instruments. Seed would reside comfortably on Viva Emptiness, except for the fact that its slightly too heavy to be included. However, four minutes is less succinct than I wouldve liked it to have been; it would do Before the Dawn good to eradicate some of the monotony that pervades this album. Dreamer utilizes depressive tools, like solemn keyboards and unenergetic riffage. More comparisons to Katatonia will ensue upon hearing Fade Away. My Room is very dark in nature, while most of the other tunes are as well. Little to none of the tracks conveys a sense of hope, but opt for iterating hopelessness. Fine by me.
What Before the Dawn have done is duplicated the Katatonia mold, which I cant stress enough. Hopefully, the quintet will move up the ladder from the excursion known as 4:17 am. In short, I cant wait to see what this group crafts next.
7.5/10
Official Before the Dawn website
Official Locomotive Music website
Locomotive Music 2004
By Jason Jordan
Theres seldom anything so pleasant as discovering a notable, young band whose sure to have a lot of years (and albums) left in their systems, despite their line-up difficulties. Before the Dawn noticeably rip-off their influences, but they successfully mix slight inclinations of Soilwork with newer Katatonia. The result is a dynamic, bleak album that capitalizes on its relinquishment of sadness.
Heaven, as the first track from the poorly-named 4:17 am (a continuation from the last track of their earlier My Darkness) is a cordial way to meet the band. Here youll encounter all substances the group inserts into their music such as both clean and distorted vocals, keyboards, and all other typical instruments. Seed would reside comfortably on Viva Emptiness, except for the fact that its slightly too heavy to be included. However, four minutes is less succinct than I wouldve liked it to have been; it would do Before the Dawn good to eradicate some of the monotony that pervades this album. Dreamer utilizes depressive tools, like solemn keyboards and unenergetic riffage. More comparisons to Katatonia will ensue upon hearing Fade Away. My Room is very dark in nature, while most of the other tunes are as well. Little to none of the tracks conveys a sense of hope, but opt for iterating hopelessness. Fine by me.
What Before the Dawn have done is duplicated the Katatonia mold, which I cant stress enough. Hopefully, the quintet will move up the ladder from the excursion known as 4:17 am. In short, I cant wait to see what this group crafts next.
7.5/10
Official Before the Dawn website
Official Locomotive Music website
