In an increasingly crowded field of samey sounding instrumental metal, Night Verses is a breath of fresh air. The musicianship on display here is impressive (the drumming is mind boggling), but the band never forgets that under all of that you still need to know how to write a good song. Catchy, memorable, layered and deep, it also flows well as an album and as a soundscape for the world of sleep. Oh, and the production is superb. AoTY in running for sure!
