Hey there, Jean Mendoza checking in! So, let's chat about "When No Birds Sang." Full of Hell and Nothing brought their A-game to merge two worlds: extreme metal and shoegaze. But for me, this album felt like a slow walk in familiar territory.
Sure, "Rose Tinted World" offered a jarring contrast, blending Walker's intense vocals with chipper samples, questioning the facade of happiness. And tracks like "Like Stars in the Firmament" provided moments of intimate vulnerability, painting a picture of haunting melancholy.
But here's the rub: this album felt like a tamer exploration of the expected. It's not that it lacked technical mastery or emotional depth—those elements were there. However, it played it safe, traversing well-trodden ground without taking risks or offering anything strikingly new.
It's an intriguing experiment in blending opposites, but the execution felt a bit restrained. The collision of Full of Hell's intensity and Nothing's dreamy shoegaze was a fascinating idea, yet it didn't quite spark the fireworks I hoped for.
In essence, "When No Birds Sang" might find its place for those seeking a tempered journey into the fusion of metal and shoegaze. But for those hungry for a wilder, more boundary-pushing adventure, it might feel a tad lackluster.