Despite coming out less than a year after Tide Turns Eternal, Dream Unending is already taking considerable steps forward with their second full-length. While it would be a stretch to say that the duo is ‘going soft’ with Song of Salvation, they spend more time developing the more atmospheric side of their dream-doom style. The psychedelic effects are more tripped out and the cleaner segments run even longer this time around, almost pushing into post-rock territory in a way that gives their already adventurous aura even greater space to explore.

While Dream Unending doesn’t evolve too dramatically on Song of Salvation, it’s the sort of evolution that feels perfectly suited to their trajectory. Tide Turns Eternal was a strong start that showcased a unique deathy-doomgaze sound that this album puts in even more effective hands by means of its tighter structuring and greater exploration of their atmospheric elements. It’s a very dense listen with the glacial pacing still taking some time to feel out, but the methodical execution keeps things from getting too overwhelming. All in all, a splendid journey that is simultaneously melancholic yet uplifting.

Worth delving into!

Black LP-edition.