These moments, though, are deceptively fragile in their nature, giving Distortions some of its most beautiful moments. With that, and the almost haunting nature presented by nostalgia, the record can potentially become an obtuse listen. It’s with this and “ Perigree” that Distortions shows its vulnerable underbelly, an exploration of a bygone past that can’t be recovered. The ethereal tones steal the mind away to the nostalgic atmosphere that encompasses the record. It also offers some incontrovertibly catchy riffs in its later moments that are layered with gorgeous vocals.ĭistortionsalso offers up softer moments tracks such as “ Amber” that bleed melancholy. This can also be seen to an extent in “ Heart Will Stop“, which sees drum fills and grooves offer up an aggression that is seldom present in shoegaze-leaning groups. Later track “ Her” leans into this more, sporting a riff that could be plucked out of a metal or post-hardcore track yet fits succinctly within the complexion of The Darling Fire‘s intended sound. The lamenting guitars on “ Clean Hands“, accompanied by Jolie Londholm‘s haunting vocals, conjure up something powerful, with moments teasing something heavier. There is a subtle brutality and relentless to Distortions, a record that at any moment feels like it could break down into something agonising. With this on offer, there is an allure to dive into it and explore its nuances, and Distortions more than delivers, putting The Darling Fire forward as one of America’s leading shoegaze acts.
Offering up gloomy and abrasive soundscapes that harken back to the early 00s scenes, akin to Deftones fused with Flyleaf, it presents a sound that is unique and underrepresented in our modern era. The shoegaze come post-hardcore unit return with their sophomore album Distortions, following on from their 2019 debut, Saints in Masquerade. The Darling Fire present a well of experience, featuring members of Shai Hulud, Further Seems Forever, The Rocking Horse Winner, and As Friends Rust. “We’re all pretenders, walking through dreams.”
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