Don’t be too quick to judge Fear Falls Burning (or their album Frenzy of the Absolute).

Judging from the band’s name, one might think that a quick listen will bring to mind typical hardcore, typical emo, or typical–well anything typical–but despite their moniker, Fear Falls Burning make music that is far from what’s expected.

At first glance, one might also think that the three-track Frenzy is an EP, but it actually clocks in at nearly 55 minutes. The truth is, the quick listen isn’t really an option here. Frenzy is comprised of a few dense, melodic instrumentals that echo Califone’s much-priased Deceleration live soundtrack series, and Fear Falls Burning’s work is of a similar, if more polished caliber.

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