Genre : Progressive metal, Technical death metal
Released : March 25th, 2022
Label : Self-released
FFO : Between the Buried and Me,
Native Construct, Cryptodira, SikTh
I remember listening to the singles for this album around last summer and thinking "damn, I need to keep an eye out for this one".
And although I took my sweet time to finally get to it due to that pesky thing called life, I'm so glad I finally found the time to properly listen to the U.S trio's debut full-length, "The Dangers of Curiosity".
A few bands exist in the same realm but I believe this is the first time I actually listen to a band that genuinely reminds me of Between the Buried and Me both in style and execution.
And as far as I'm concerned, given how much of a BTBAM fanboy I am, that is one massive compliment.
Dychromia are able to conjure up the proggy zaniness BTBAM are so well known for, as well as the gnarly heaviness combined with schizophrenic stylistical changes that occur at lightning speed with pinpoint precision.
Even though the strong influence is almost impossible to ignore, it doesn't sound like Dychromia are copying their heroes' homework but rather drawing inspiration to build towards something new and that is their own while still writing the kind of music they enjoy listening to.
Performances are airtight on all fronts, songwriting is tasteful and captivating, creating a varied listening experience that never feels stale and does a great job at highlighting the band's strengths.
And finally, the production satisfyingly delivers the album's intent and I'm sure that BTBAM's very own producer, Jamie King, having a hand in mastering duties plays a key part in the overall result.
The only criticisms I can come up with concern the album's rather short length.
Despite working well I think the album would have benefitted from having an extra track or two in there to add to its runtime.
If you are a fan of shape-shifting, heavy progressive music and especially if you are a BTBAM fan, do yourself a favor and give "The Dangers of Curiosity" a spin or two.
This is undoubtedly a buried gem of underground progressive metal that definitely deserves a place under the spotlight.
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