Released in 2020 this is 90’s alternative noise rockers Hum’s first full length since 1998’s Downward is Heavenward. With a run time of 55:31 and 8 songs, it is clear the band is navigating the line of prog rock length tracks. If Torche, Helmet and My Bloody Valentine had a baby this would be what it sounded like when crying in the night! Walls of heavy distorted guitars, somewhat monotone vocals mixed only slightly above the instrument tracks, and in the case of track 7 Folding twin delay and reverb heavy melodic guitar lines weaving in and out like waves. If there is a radio friendly track it would be Step Into You with a 4 minute run time, melodic soloing and accessible chorus.
The 5th track The Summoning has an intro that channels Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil style riffage, before quickly moving to the familiar Hum guitar lines and harmonics. Interesting to note, often it sounds as if there is synth being played on some tracks, but there are no mentions of anyone playing synth so guitar with serious delay it must be. On a sad note drummer Bryan St. Pere passed away earlier this year. His drumming will live on for all to enjoy, which is the beauty of playing music.