[ALBUM REVIEW] Deity's Muse - Convergence

ARTIST: Deity’s Muse

ALBUM NAME: Convergence

RELEASE DATE: March 2016

COUNTRY: South Africa

CITY: Johannesburg

GENRE: Alternative Rock

MEMBERS:

Vox/Guitar – Wayne Boucher
Drums – Sashan Pillay
Guitar – Yokim Pillay
Bass – Alvin Boucher

If there is one thing that turns me on about a band it is the collaboration of genres to make something that excites in the newness of it all while also being familiar with a warm fuzzy feeling that keeps us safe. Deity’s Muse’s groove-driven alternative rock from Johannesburg does just that. The topping of 90s grunge influences sprinkled with a delicious dash of the new wave of prog-rock that is gripping the world right now creates a delicious dish of fist-pumping, heart-clenching anthems that should satisfy any music lover’s palette.

This new album sees them really shine in their own. The songs are crafted like a gourmet 3 course meal: starting with mouth-watering licks to get you in the mood, the song moves into that hearty meal and finish off with a sweet cherry on the top. The band got the talents of Clint Vincent of Dead Letter Circus (who have created a strong band with DM during their two tours to our country). He brightens the band’s sound with a perfect blend of sounds that don’t muddle each other in the mix and what that does is help let the individual elements come together in a distinctly satisfying fashion for the listener’s appetite. It is difficult to really mention any stand out tracks as they all blend together to produce a flavourful array of experiences. Their first single off the album, Satellites, is a real crowd-pleaser live and Illumine gave my inner Alice in Chains fan a warm hug and said ‘It’s gonna be ok’. But, if I had to choose a favourite track, it would be Ascendance. I can’t really explain why, but perhaps it’s the fact that it really takes me into a different place than the rest of the tracks and is, therefore, a standout in that respect.

Deity’s Muse songs will have any crowd singing along and I do encourage you see them live as they really are one of those bands that can pull off their recordings in the ultimate setting.