I swear this sounds like what Small Brown Bike would sound like if they just metaled up a bit more. Originally formed way back in 2003, Disappearer sprang from the demise of the band There Were Wires. I believe I owned some TWW albums back in the day but can not for the life of me really remember much about the band. Disappearer sparingly released a demo and an EP in the following five years and finally the band’s first proper full-length shows up in 2009. The Clearing is a behemoth of a record that follows in the footsteps of bands like Isis and Pelican to a certain extent. But like I said earlier with the Small Brown Bike comparison, Disappearer are much more capable at reaching a different audience than your typical metal/post-rock monsters. The Clearing really is a rare and very well done mix of sounds that post-hardcore diehards should scoop up. The slow paced thoughtful six minute title track closes the album out and ties a nice little bow on a band and an album that deserve more attention than they seem to be getting.

Label: Magic Bullet

Disappearer “A Skull Full Of Bats”

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