CD Review: Brighter Than a Thousand Suns - "Flux"
Airy, atmospheric and at times ambient, Brighter Than a
Thousand Suns latest EP offering Flux is lush, vibrant and layered, reminiscent
of Circa Survive meets Siouxsie and the Banshees. Opener “Fearless” is the best
song 30 Seconds to Mars never wrote, a synth drenched thumper that would easily
be the best track on any other record. “Vessels” is a hit thanks to mountainous
guitars and an absolutely explosive hook, while frontwoman Angelika Roswell’s
vocals soar so high on “Suffering Is Not Enough” that soaring might not be
enough of an adjective. These vocals reach heights that would make Anthony
Green smile. Her powerful vocals transverse the serene, atmospheric sonicscapes
of Flux, whose song structures are
immaculate with equally as brilliant hooks to boot. Closer “We Stopped Dreaming”
is captivating and entrancing, which speaks to the magnitude of Brighter Than a
Thousand Suns’ engulfing penchants. Flux
manages to offer a tip of the cap to its sonic predecessors while maintaining a
forward-thinking lean. It's a damn shame that this album is so criminally short
but, as every good EP should, it leaves listeners wanting more. Flux is near flawless.
Grade: A
Go Download: “Vessels”
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