Infinite Granite
by Deafheaven
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Clash Music
    Aug 18, 2021
    60
    There are some real moments of beauty on the record - 'In Blur' aches and sparkles, whilst singles 'Great Mass Of Colour' and 'The Gnashing' showcase a band adept at building beautiful soundscapes even with the guitars turned down - but at a certain point, the album suffers from the lack of depth in Clarke’s vocals, or range in his melodies.

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Van1llak1lla
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Incredible album. Ecstatic that this band has not remained stagnant and has continually changed their sound.
  2. AjdarFan
    Aug 21, 2021
    1
    It is an uninspired, boring record that lacks everything that we love about deafheaven and their uniqueness. This sounds like every otherIt is an uninspired, boring record that lacks everything that we love about deafheaven and their uniqueness. This sounds like every other post-rock band.… Full Review »
  3. deafheavenguy13
    Aug 20, 2021
    7
    This album has some highs and lows.

    Based on the three singles released in anticipation of the album, we knew Deafheaven was going in a    This album has some highs and lows.

    Based on the three singles released in anticipation of the album, we knew Deafheaven was going in a different direction. I was excited. I thought Great Mass of Color and The Gnashing were strong singles.

    Inifinite Granite's first four tracks give the album a strong start. When listening to the interlude in Neptune Raining Diamonds, you expect the album to come back in with a punch. Instead, it lulls into what I feel is bland shoegaze. The album finishes stronger with The Gnashing and end track Mombasa. I don't mind George Clarke's clean vocals, but I'd understand why some would feel his transition from screaming to a more subdued awkward clean delivery might seem ridiculous.

    With so many great shoegaze acts coming out in the past decade, this doesn't do much to stand out for me. The last 3 minutes of Infinite Granite tease that traditional Deafheaven blackgaze sound, which makes me wish I was listening to Sunbather or Ordinary Corrupt Human Love. That's what some critics are asking: Did Deafheaven stop doing what made them so great?

    Strong 3/5    … Full Review »
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