That's cool. I figured they probably did since the album cover sorta reminds me of ITVL, but either way this rules.
I'm so obsessed with this album. This reminds a lot of those instrumental demos they put out in 2010, with way more maturity and atmosphere. I truly hope it will find a bigger audience, like the one that loves bands such as And So I Watch You From Afar, Maybeshewill, Cloudkicker, Animals As Leaders, etc.
I'm not usually interested in instrumental albums but this is fantastic, very excited to see them tomorrow. Saw them just over 2 years ago for the first time and Aric blew my mind
From the Gallery of Sleep is fantastic. I still miss Douglas singing in the band but the new album is just as good without him. Also I noticed that the last track Infinity Beach transitions perfectly into the first track The Future as History on Into the Vanishing Light. Anybody else notice this?
Listened to Into The Vanishing Light while going through a really awful day, and having a sleep paralysis moment, and I realized that this is their masterpiece. So eerie and chaotic. Ross was a perfect fit for their sound. I wish we would get another album with Doug, and with Dave Fridmann as the producer.
Just got around to checking this out. Really good. I don't usually listen to instrumental only but these songs are dynamic and well written.
Holy crap!!!! I just found out Night Verses is coming to my city next week!! Had no clue they were touring with Strawberry Girls, that's awesome.
Alright so I've never been a fan of ITVL. I don't think it's bad, but it just wasn't what I wanted. Gave it another listen yesterday and it's the most I've ever enjoyed it. I think listening to FTAOS multiples time and then going back to listen to ITVL has helped me appreciate it more.
I've waited years to see Night Verses and last night I finally did, but little did I know Aric wasn't going to be there.. I felt robbed
They mentioned he had a scheduling conflict.. when I saw the laptop in place of the drums, I was in denial till they addressed it haha.
Oh my god I would have been so pissed..but that’s really the only other thing you can do when fucking Aric wrote the parts lmao
This album is getting a ton of praise on Sputnik, so I think it's gaining traction in some metal circles.
I remember when this band popped up in 2012 with Out Of The Sky and I really liked it at the time, but it never held up. I never got into the first two albums and just moved away from this band until I recently decided to revisit Out Of The Sky, which I think is fine but I’m not really into it aside from Lost My Way Back Down. I’ve always been a fan of Aric Improta so I wanted to keep trying with this band. For whatever reason, I decided to listen to From The Gallery Of Sleep a week ago and I’m fucking floored by it. I am absolutely loving it. I love the heaviness, the atmosphere, the odd time signatures, Aric’s grooves, the ambience and the sampled voices. This album is really wonderful and I’m glad I can say I’m a fan of this band now. I gotta revisit the last two albums, but, even if I’m still not into them, I’m definitely into this band now as an instrumental trio. Can’t wait for what’s next.
I think most people (if they enjoy instrumental stuff) would say FTGOS is their best album. Vice Wave is one of my favorite instrumental songs, ever. Glad you rediscovered them and this album!
I just listened through ITVL for the first time in a while and jesus. Still so so so good and different from what everyone else was doing. Love their current form but bummed we didn't get another album with Doug
Do we know what Doug is doing right now? As far as I remember he was working with somebody after the split with NV but haven't heard anything since then.