![]() Don't take this as a knock to their technical ability though, the guys can certainly let loose when they want to, as evident by the solos throughout and especially the song Aviation. Possessing the ability to seamlessly play off each other, they succeed in creating a wonderfully melodic atmosphere that shows itself best in Red Sky Harbor (my personal favorite off the EP). Guitarists Chris Dower and Ryan Borrell are certainly no slouches themselves either. For those uninitiated, Treetops is a great introduction to Ryan's vocal style and also happens to have a guest appearance by the aforementioned vocalist whose voice goes up like an angel and down like a wounded ox, Spencer Sotelo. The legions of people who dislike Periphery for Spencer will have a field day here. As with many vocalists who utilize soaring highs/guttural lows, they are definitely not for everyone. Though his lower register growls are also reminiscent of Tommy Rogers (of Between the Buried and Me fame), he finds a comfortable medium between the two styles, always contributing a dreamy, air-like quality to the music. Structurally, the music itself shows numerous influences from the unorthodox song structures of SikTh, to the Rody Walker-esque bag of vocal trickery Ryan Devlin employs with wondrous efficiency. But quite frankly, it would be a damn shame for the boys in Corelia because they've risen above it all to produce an EP of stunning quality that shows they aren't just any other band. This rings especially true for bands who choose to play music in the progressive metal genre due to the over saturation of bands attempting their hand at “djent”. With more ways of getting your music out to the hungry ears of listeners than ever before, it has also become increasingly difficult for bands who shine for their music to be properly recognized. (This review was originally written for )
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