Daylight Dies - Lost to the Living
Not a whole lot has changed since this band’s Tribunal debut, and not a whole lot needs to. Why mess with perfection? This band have a patented, instantly recognizable sound comprised of spine-tingling harmonies, morose, despondent melodies, distinctly woven structures, spacious heaviness, and just the right amount of Katatonia worship. Too slow to be Death Metal, too fast to be Doom, and too good to give a fuck what you call it. This is the musical embodiment of disappointment, loss, and pain, with a subliminal vibe of hope (the greatest pain of all). The band did change vocalists prior to their last output, and throughout Lost to the Living (moreso over the latter half of the album), Nathan Ellis showcases his clean singing abilities for the first time. Very impressive, very professional, very smooth, and downright Akerfeldt-esque. So successful one has to wonder if the future will in fact yield change for this band. The abrasive Death Metal vocals perhaps becoming the secondary weapon of choice on releases to come? As for now, another solid, depressing, nearly flawless album from a band that has established nothing less as their standard.
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