Sunbather

Item: Sunbather
Rating: 8
Author: fantano

Deafheaven (2013)

8.0/ 10

“West Coast metal outfit Deafheaven has really improved their sound on this latest outing of theirs, delivering sharper, more triumphant compositions through a barrage of black metal-style instrumentation.”

Favorite tracks: DREAM HOUSE, IRRESISTIBLE, SUNBATHER, PLEASE REMEMBER, VERTIGO

Least favorite track: WINDOWS

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