InMe - Herald Moth
‘Herald Moth’ is the fourth album from Essex band InMe and is very emotion driven with much anguish and anger as well as the odd heart wrenching moment.
The album opens incredibly well, proving the types of creativity the band are able to achieve. As it continues the majority of the songs have an alternative nature to them with strong guitar riffs, a lighter atmosphere and steady pace. However as we delve even deeper, there are moments where things take a darker tone with some heavier guitars and very intense melodies, other times there is the odd technological element, and there have also been attempts at something a little lighter on the ears as a slower pace emerges. Vocally each song is very strong and steady, however at times the vocals can take a gruff darker turn. It was great to hear work on harmonies on ‘Captain Killjoy’ as the vocals split on verses between a few individuals.
There are three songs that are particularly memorable. First are ‘All Terrain Vehicle’ and ‘I Will Honour You’. These two each have a ballad styling; the first has subtle keys tinkering in the background. Each can be quite touching as the vocals soar with emotion. The electric guitar solo on the first makes it that much more commendable, while the second has an acoustic guitar touch. The third is ‘Single of the Weak’. “What’s that shit on the radio” is a chorus line not to be forgotten and one that has been used by many of us more than once. Lucky for the band it is not one that can be applied to these tracks.
The only unnecessary moment found with this release is the repetitive sharp guitar solos. On an album content on making rock and roll music this would be acceptable, but when surrounded by darker elements, the guitar solos stood out and not in an impressive way. There are so many amazing UK alternative bands out there, so it is great to hear a band like InMe heading in an upward journey to the top.