Infinite Granite

pitchfork

Abandoning black metal’s harsh intensity in favor of softer, gentler sounds, Deafheaven push themselves into surprising terrain. It’s a tricky proposition.

fantano

Infinite Granite finds Deafheaven eschewing the blackened aspect of their sound in favor of boilerplate shoegaze and post-rock.

pastemagazine

Only a hint of the Bay Area band’s black metal roots remain on their excellent fifth album

consequence

The blackgaze pioneers mostly eschew their heavier tendencies for this lusciously peaceful and fluid voyage

thelineofbestfit

Deafheaven's rage collides with delicacy on the grandiose Infinite Granite

loudandquiet