Album Review: Misery Signals - Absent Light

Absent Light is a well-constructed metal record, but where Misery Signals have stepped up the game is by straying away from some generic scene idioms that get thrown around by way too many bands these days. They have shown that you don't need breakdown after chugga-chug breakdown to create a heavy record. The album is unpredictable, and has hooks and turns in every song which make you want to keep on listening. It has more melodic elements than any of their previous releases which create a record that is fresh-sounding and intricate.