Rolo Tomassi - Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It
Lively mathcore, melodically decent, at times (albeit briefly) experimental in a luxuriant sense. In a few jazzier moments I feel nostalgic twins for late 90's nu-jazz video game soundtracks. The heavier moments are the best aspect of their sonic architectural sensibilities, maybe because that aspect of them just seems more mature / developed overall. Kinda feels like that's where their "heart" is per-se.
My POV on bands with contrasting musical identities is that both should be distinctive or don't bother. Not everyone can be Opeth or Sigh or even Issues and do the multiple musical personalty disorder thing with finesse.
All that being said, I liked a lot more than I came in expecting. 'A Flood Of Light' is pretty solid and 'Alma Mater' carries it's various moods well without going into purely saccharine territory.
Next time these guys should bring in a jazzy horn section and alternative between happy hardcore and City Pop. That would certainly be legit in the innovation department.
6 out of 10
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