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Description
From the very beginning, this room could be heaven sees concealer. push themselves into entirely new territory, taking risks, and changing the formula massively from what we’ve already seen from them. Where their previous releases saw them employing a raw, demo-esque mix, this room could be heaven leans into the bigger, more rounded production style, and, as a result, the album feels absolutely massive. Whilst for some, this may not quite land, for us, it absolutely did. Everything is all the more deliberate, and hits just that bit harder than before. Drums are more commanding and oppressive, guitars chug and squeal much more menacingly, and Tristan Hill’s vocals are all the more deranged and immediate. There is certainly something to be said for their previous mix style, and there was undoubtedly a charm to it which some will miss. But given the quality of the underlying material, it’s clear to see why the decision was made, and it was absolutely the right call.
In terms of variety, there’s much more of that across the album as well. Where concealer.’s prior material was all very similar in its style, this room could be heaven, as the band is experimenting massively, implementing entirely new sounds for the project. “the stillness between us” particularly stands out for this, with the band focusing on atmosphere above all else. A softer moment amongst the carnage that precedes it, this track is something we’re yet to see from the project, but you wouldn’t know it. In its execution, it is flawless. Light, echoey guitars meet softly sung vocals to form an overall ethereal listening experience.
That’s not to say that everything here is wholly different, however. There are plenty of tracks that will instantly appeal to existing fans, each bringing that signature concealer. sound but with a few more twists and turns worked in to add to the variety. “Vanity, a fractured promise”, the album’s opener, makes , and it still sounds fantastic. Speaking of variety on this sound, though, there are also a few moments that expand upon this and take things in a much heavier direction. “Claymore” and “A Quiet Ending” are notable occurrences of this. Perhaps to be expected from a track named “Claymore”, the band explodes into a flurry of screams punctuated by a ludicrously fast kick-drum beat to lead things in, and it never relents. Pure fury, it’s aggression and oppression through and through. Then there’s the ironically titled “a quiet ending”, where Hill’s vocals are immediate and erratic, matched with pitched guitars akin to the likes of Abrupt Decay or some of the more menacing Long Goodbye material.
Format / LP
Released / 01/08/2027
Catalogue /
Barcode / 810540039787
Artist / Concealer
Label / Pure Noise Records
Genre / Punk / Metal