Review by Shannon Shumaker
We might only be a few days into the new year, but Denver post-rock band, Redivider are quickly proving that 2020 is going to be their year with the release of their new album, Depth Over Distance. Hard hitting yet tender, technical but still catchy, emotional and raw, Depth Over Distance not only showcases Redivider’s diversity, but also finds them reaching inwards for an incredibly personal and vulnerable release. Blanketed by the theme of discovering one’s self-worth and escaping abusive and codependent relationships, Depth Over Distance might only be six songs in length, but it manages to cover a large array of subjects and sounds in a short period of time.
Spearheading the album is the powerful and explosive opening track, “Delphiction.” The guitar work on this track really shines and sets the tone for the album, but it’s also well balanced with powerful lyrics, which chronicle the process of getting away from an abusive relationship. Right off the bat, it’s obvious that there is a lot of light and hope in even the darkest points of the album, and “Delphiction” is the perfect starting point.
The album’s high points definitely come within the second and third tracks, “The Ocean Has Grown” and “Plutonium Stars.” Both songs ebb and flow beautifully between soft, stunning guitar work and explosions of sound. “The Ocean Has Grown” in particular feels like a story with a clear beginning, middle and end, while “Plutonium Stars” feels a bit more like controlled chaos. Both songs do a great job of showcasing the band’s dynamic range without ever feeling out of place. Another high point comes on the album’s longest song, “Limbiscism,” which takes a few pages from Thrice’s book in some points before slowing things down and leading the album to an epic conclusion.
Although it is only six songs long, Depth Over Distance feels incredibly full and well rounded. The album’s closer, “Where Edges Meet” will leave you feeling fulfilled by the time it comes to an end, which can be hard to find on short releases such as this one. With Depth Over Distance, Redivider have not only solidified their place in the Colorado music scene, but they’ve also proven that they’re definitely ready for the next step in their career.
LISTEN TO: “Plutonium Stars”
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