Two instrumentals on one album?

Love the band, whatever they do is high-quality, everything fits together perfectly and they are masters in riff transitions. For example "Valence" is a masterclass in musicianship. Unfortunately I can't give this album more than 8, I find that somehow it has more "filler" material than before.

Written by Steiner on 05.11.2021 at 00:57

Two instrumentals on one album?

Three.

Impressive! The Dispersion, Sweep Of Days and Indelible.

Very disappointing album!

This one is a grower and it is better than last two albums.

Better than the last album, but it's not that impressive, it's ok.

"Valence" stands out from the rest.

Worst Be'lakor album ever. So yeah, an 8/10 at least.

You really have to listen to this release uninterrupted from start to finish to appreciate (or genuinely dislike) the album. In that way it's almost like a Tool album. Also the reviews I'm reading from established metal critics online complaining about the length of the album and of individual songs is kinda laughable. It's like visiting the Taj Majal and complaining about the lack of parking or the long lines. This album has been a total grower for me.

Written by Steiner on 09.11.2021 at 00:38

complaining about the length of the album and of individual songs is kinda laughable. It's like visiting the Taj Majal and complaining about the lack of parking or the long lines.

There is a difference.
People did not complain about waiting time for release of the album or delivery of their copy. They complained about the album itself, here its length.

Be'lakor is one of those bands that i just don't get i guess ... The albums has its moments, and is not bad by any means, it just never seems to click for me

I listen to this record almost everyday at the gym. this album kicks the rear end

Much weaker than the previous…

Sounds a lot like Omnium Gatherum in many parts

However, I listened to all the albums again.

In my opinion, this is the best metal album of the year.

Prefer the Omnium Gatherum album

I believe this is a concept album. I'm fairly certain the lyrics are trying to tell a story, but I can't quite figure out what it is.

Written by AndreMarcos on 09.11.2021 at 15:42

Be'lakor is one of those bands that i just don't get i guess ... The albums has its moments, and is not bad by any means, it just never seems to click for me

This is EXACTLY how I feel. And I love bands like Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum, so I'm confused why I just can't jive with these guys. Oh well.

Written by Cthulu on 18.11.2021 at 06:27

I believe this is a concept album. I'm fairly certain the lyrics are trying to tell a story, but I can't quite figure out what it is.

Yes it is, whole album takes place on a mountain.

Well, seems like it's an unpopular opinion but this is the Be'lakor album I most enjoyed since Stone Reach.

This just doesn’t do anything for me.

Something strange has happened to me with this album. I've already heard it like 20 times, I don't know why. I feel that it could improve in many parts, and yet I want to say first the good points of this album: It has the acoustic passages that I have liked the most in Be'lakor. The highest point of the album would be Valence. Now the bad thing about the album: if perhaps lyrically it is coherent, musically it's not. They have become so prog that inertia is greatly lost. Maybe it's the lack of memorable melodies that have been heard on the other albums (except Valence and Sweep of Days). The lowest point on the album is Foothold, in my opinion. I just can't like it. I still think that this album does not deserve less than a 7, but it does not deserve more than that. And also emphasize the length of the album. I still think that something between 40-45 minutes would have improved it.

Written by skeksis25 on 16.11.2021 at 20:51

Prefer the Omnium Gatherum album

Same here and now Hypocrisy

Unlike the previous albums, it took some time to grow on me, but once it is done, it stayed. Again they proved they are one among the top.

Not rating it for now but the many times I've tried to get into it, it... bored me a bit. I consider "Of Breath and Bone" my favorite Be'Lakor album followed by "Stone's Reach". I thought "Vessels" was alright, and feel this one continues the same trend.

Too long and a bit forgettable.

Not a bad album by any means, but still a lot in lacking to become one of the greats. If more songs were like locus and valence, maybe.

To Be'Lakor: Guys, tighten up and make a better album! That's not all you can do, and we fans know that…

Probably my favourite album by Be'Lakor.. Enjoy all the songs and especially Locus and Much More Was Lost are great (although a bit long)

I would say this is a slightly disappointing release but not their worst, it can just be a chore to get through in one sitting. The songwriting is ok but nothing special, there's some meaningful decent lyrics but musically I find it bland at times. Once again I find the drumming to be the best element, the riffs are fairly uninspiring and it somehow lacks the quality build ups, and eventhough it provides some decent melodies the songstructures don't seem to have enough to keep me interested in what I'm listening to.

Some songs are better than others though, "Valence", "Sweep of Days", "Hidden Window" and the closer "Much More Was Lost" are probably the highlights for me, although they are nothing spectacular, but I have to admit I'm hugely disappointed in "Locus", considering it's length and being the opening track I expected much more tbh.