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Heavy Riffs Get Dreamy: Torche's Latest Album Explores New Sounds
11 Aug
Summary
- Torche's new album, Admission, blends sludge metal with shoegaze elements.
- The band experiments with atmospheric grandeur, a departure from their signature sound.
- Critical reception notes mixed success in incorporating new sonic textures.
Torche, known for their formidable, down-tuned riffs, has released their latest album, Admission. This new work sees the Miami metal band branching out from their established sludgy sound to incorporate elements of shoegaze and dream pop. The integration of these new genres, however, has yielded mixed results.
The album's title track exemplifies this sonic exploration, featuring a dreamy atmosphere and guitar work reminiscent of shoegaze bands. Longtime bassist Jonathan Nuñez even takes over guitar duties, contributing to this atmospheric shift. While tracks like 'From Here' and 'On the Wire' deliver the band's characteristic brutalizing riffs and teeth-gnashing sludge, other experiments with shoegaze density, such as 'Times Missing,' are noted for lacking a central focus.
Admission showcases Torche's creative restlessness, pushing their sound beyond its core heaviness. The album offers a reliable supply of grizzled riffs, suitable for testing stereo systems. However, the stylistic shifts do not always align seamlessly, leaving some songs feeling truncated or perfunctory. Despite these observations, Torche continues to explore new musical territories with this release.
