DEAFHEAVEN - Roads To Judah LP

Label: Deathwish

Recorded by Jack Shirley (guitarist of Comadre), Deafheaven's "Roads to Judah", is a hypnotic thirty-eight-minute plunge into hazy musical darkness. A dizzying hybrid of Shoe-gaze shimmer, Hardcore vulnerability, and Black Metal intensity.

Though the title could suggest something otherworldly, the "Judah" referenced is in fact the "N Judah" train, the busiest line of the San Francisco transit system. A relatable landmark to compliment the haunting ambiguity that surrounds Deafheaven and the music that they collectively create. On it, much of the lyrical writing and personal reflection for this album took place.

With that said, "Roads to Judah" isn't Heavy Metal role play, but a beautifully blackened artistic exploration of the issues and self-loathing that can cloud everyday life.

A stunning achievement emotionally and musically that will surely shape aggressive music for years to come.