I never liked the screaming vocals of black metal... HOWEVER, this album changed that. It's blackgaze with a touch of J-pop into it, and it's one of the most pleasent combination. The lyrics are disjointed and abstract but are meaningful, lots to deconstruct here. Sudis___
I worked my way backwards to this. And what you get is the expected proto-genre shifting behemoth that we get later one. But this isn't simply archival material of historical interest. A track like Easy remains among the band's best work, even as they have branched out from there. Luke
Envy stay sharp at the top of the ever so downtrodden path of post hardcore and post rock. They have been pioneers since day one and keep their musical identity, their unique sound and melodious atmosphere alive. The world would be something else without them. Dennis Strillinger
Iranian metal band Confess channel their struggles with political oppression and exile into cathartic, groovy thrash. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 2, 2022
The low growl that punctuates the middle of “Darkside” perfectly encapsulates what this band does so well. They make you want to mosh, constantly. HaroldAllnut