Monolith [IMPORT]

Sights & Sounds

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 26, 2009)
• Original Release Date: May 26, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: 101 DISTRIBUTION
• ASIN: B0027CHPHA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #289,280 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

2009 release from this Canadian outfit led by Andrew Neufeld (Comeback Kid). Created as a side project of Neufeld's, Sights & Sounds initially was an outlet for experimental sounds that did not fit into the Comeback Kid repertoire. Over the past two years, however, Sights & Sounds have developed into a full-time touring project that has taken a completely different pathway from its Hardcore roots. With influences ranging from MEW, The Police, Sigur Ros and Lifetime, Sights & Sounds create music that conveys both imagery and emotion, a perfect soundtrack to the stark images that grace their album artwork. Produced by Devin Townsend (Darkest Hour, Misery Signals, Bleeding Through), Monolith is a collection of songs that are intricate and powerful, an experiment in sounds that has created a truly exceptional album. Warner. 2009.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Epic CD, June 19, 2009

By	Facultyx (White Rock, BC) - See all my reviews

This is a great CD. I happened to see the band at the recent "Weight of the World" tour in Vancouver and Whistler and I was so impressed with the CD. A great balance of intelligent, heavy and melodic. I liked it so much this is my FIRST review!

4.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful first offering., November 14, 2009

By	Tyler (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

Sights & Sounds are a really, really talented group of individuals. All coming from different musical backgrounds, everything comes together quite well with Monolith. There are some very, very strong tracks on this album, which I hope they expand on. I prefer the sound they shell out in songs like "Sorrows", "The Clutter", and "Neighbours" but the album is a tremendous first release.

The Clutter is, to me, by far the strongest track on the album. It's absolutely haunting in every possible way, from the slow start to the absolutely brooding, Nadja-like climax, distorted drones and all. It's about as perfect as it can be, and as I said before, I hope they expand on that sound.

Sorrows is another stand-out track on the album. It's by far the heaviest song, with some metal undertones happening here in there, primarily the atmospheric black metal-sounding part at 1:27. It caught me off guard, but that first chord honestly reminded me of Wolves in the Throne Room. It quickly but smoothly switched back to their post-hardcore sound, though, and you can't help but smile when hearing it.

A few of the tracks seem to not belong, such as the more punk-inspired songs like "Shudder St. Kilda" and "Storm and the Sun." They're both good songs, but they seem to not belong on the album.

In closing, Monolith is a beautiful, powerful, and deeply moving debut from a band that I expect to accomplish amazing things. It's definitely worth a purchase, or at least a listen. Good job, guys.