The Light Coming Through
Fear Of Music, 2024
9/10
Listen to The Light Coming Through
The Oslo post-punk outfit Permafrost bring us 10 new songs that continue their ‘80s nods with plenty of synth, hooks and Goth filled textures.
“Intro” stars the listen and sets the pace with intricate bass and strong attention to mood for the dense climate, and “Femme Fatale” follows with the dark vocals and mesmerizing guitar that are complemented by a lively rhythm section.
Halfway through, the rumbling bass and thumping drums of “Lights Out” come with a darker appeal, while “Wrong Heart” carries a brighter mood via the melodic song craft that you can sing-along to.
Further along, the punchy and beat friendly “Hourglass” builds into a scrappy and thick album highlight, and “Ultimo August” exits with animated synth amid the frisky drums, swirling guitar and chunky bass for a rhythmic and dynamic finish.
Influences like Joy Division and The Cure won’t be hard to spot or appreciate, as Permafrost, i.e. Kåre Steinsbu, Frode Heggdal Larsen, Robert Heggdal and Daryl Bamonte, make “Optimistic Melancholy” that all fans of alt-rock and post-punk will admire.
Travels well with: Red Telephone- Delay The New Day; Spunsugar- A Hole Forever