One of the hardest working bands on the Northern Ireland scene, this debut full-length album from Baleful Creed is actually an amalgamation of the quartet's three previous EPs bound together in one package. BC's stoner-edged doom sound is very much rooted in the foundation of Black Sabbath - something for which the band make no apologyOne of the hardest working bands on the Northern Ireland scene, this debut full-length album from Baleful Creed is actually an amalgamation of the quartet's three previous EPs bound together in one package. BC's stoner-edged doom sound is very much rooted in the foundation of Black Sabbath – something for which the band make no apology – but there is a whole lot more to it than just settling for regurgitating some legendary riffs, as the band take this influence as a reference point from which to explore a rich and varied range of soundscapes, which also tread the paths of classic metal, death, psychedelia and even grunge in places. The main strength of the album – in addition to the huge, bottom-ended riffs which are essential to produce a sound as deep and dense as this – is its sense of the importance of melody and its subsequent deployment, to stunning effect. Take the dual vocal on 'Autumn Leaves' (one of many standout tracks) for example: Fin Finlay's eases back on the vitriolic delivery which epitomizes the likes of the eponymous opening title track and the venomously acerbic 'Illuminati' to soften his tone – something he does with ease [...]
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