Candle Ea†er's newest album "||Hideous||" brings a lot of cool ideas to the table, though the execution may need some rethinking going forward. First of all, the album cover is sick. I love the colours and the design - it makes me think of some lo-fi EBM or darkwave project. The record itself is divided into two sections: a ravey part one and a slower second half. The collage of dark techno and witch house is brilliant, and I think this sum of Dylan's past work is where he shines the most. "With Agony" is probably my favourite track from that first half, as it's giving vampire rave vibe. On the other hand, "Remain" is easily the weakest track on the whole album, those synths in particular feel dated. However, my main issue with "||Hideous||" is the endings of most tracks. They often end abruptly or without much thought, as if the sample finishes and it just fades out. I like the intros and build-ups, but those last 10 to 20 seconds need a bit more attention. Another gripe I have is the flow of the album. Something about the current order doesn't feel right, though my previous point might be the main reason for that. The whole thing feels like a collection of songs rather than a cohesive whole. Now, this all may sound like a lot of complaining, but I actually did enjoy the record, and it worked great in the gym. Check it out.
You can buy the album here. Stream all twelve tracks down below.