I'm back! 'The Mire - Vol. 1' album review.

Hello dearies. Ex-Bossk and Centurion members new effort 'The Mire' have put their debut effort 'Volume 1' up for free download at www.eyesofsound.com so I figured this was the perfect opportunity to flex my analytical muscle once more.



I'm a big post-hardcore guy, and a big Eyesofsound fan, so as you can imagine this is a massive pleasure for me to write. Post-hardcore is a tricky genre to get right, it's all about building tension, whispering sweet nothings, gentle strokes, making promises of ecstacy; and then (most importantly) being able to deliver on those promises to the patient listener. So much 'post' is all front, falling flat when it comes down to the deed itself. Sadly in a lot of cases, dry humping a bass would probably have yielded more positive results...



I'm happy to say though that The Mire have delivered a stunning debut effort. They make the kind of epic, sweeping, soundscapey, brutal beauty that Bossk did and Rinoa still do so well, without sounding familiar. From the beginning the listener is immersed in the sweet lolling rhythm of 'Wheelwalker' and carried through a rich infinity of awe to 'Fears'; an expansive and layered pummelling of intimidation. Only two tracks, but it honestly feels like enough; there's no filler and no slacking. This is an exciting, compelling and God damned beautiful record; The Mire have done all of us such a big favour making this album available for free download, so get your copy here now!
Keep your eyes out for further releases from this band, or better yet just keep your eyes on Eyesofsound! They have so many great artists working their arses off at the moment.



I've just heard too that The Mire are doing a mini UK tour with Mouth of the Architect in the next few months, so if you do download the album show the band the same class they've shown us and try to make it to a show; it would mean the world to them I'm sure.



Thanks very much for reading, I had so much fun writing this again. More reviews on the way (hopefully!)

bigthinks