“Some of the heavy hitters in the world of woodsy atmospheric black metal (Agalloch, Wolves In The Throne Room) are going to have to make room for a new oak in their forest. Falls Of Rauros, from the other Portland, were always really good, but with their upcoming LP, Believe In No Coming Shore, they’re officially great. “Waxen Voices,” one of many highlights on the record, is a monument. The huge-in-scope song is built on a black metal floor, but it’s loaded with contemplative acoustics, memorable leads, groove-rich riffs, and distant howls. True to theme, it sounds organic, and it seems to be weighted with the melancholic transience of nature. You’d be hard-pressed to find a nearly 11-minute song that’s as captivating from start to finish as “Waxen Voices.” Believe In No Coming Shore will be released soon, and will rear its head again, high, come year’s end”
Stereogum (com)
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