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Adur is walking a thin line for me. No, it hasn’t done anything wrong, and it hasn’t made awful music either. But it’s offering Post-Metal that deeply resembles Amenra and Cult of Luna—two bands I absolutely worship—which means We Fail to Love Ourselves has a tough battle ahead if it’s going to impress me. It’s not a competition, but comparisons are inevitable. And honestly, there aren’t many things I want more than a Post-Metal band that hits me hard in the feels instead of just giving me lounge Rock disguised as “atmospheric.” Let’s dive in.
We Fail takes a slightly different direction than I expected. Yes, it has clear traces of the bands mentioned above, especially in its first half, but as the album’s heavy procession moves forward, we end up somewhere closer to Oathbreaker and Thou territory—saturated, harsh noise that radiates visceral pain. Instead of the quiet sorrow that makes you weep in silence, Adur gives you something to scream in rage and distress. Even in the rare peaceful moments, the sorrow looms over everything. Maybe it’s the Hardcore line of attack, but the band wastes no time getting to the point, which is to remind you of every poor decision you’ve ever made.
Post-Metal isn’t known for brevity, but Adur keeps things surprisingly concise. You won’t get stuck in endless five-minute intros that may or may not pay off. The production also stands out—it’s not as polished as we’re used to in the niche, but don’t panic, it’s not raw “kvlt” either. It carries those underground Punk textures without sacrificing clarity. The vocals are probably the most Amenra-like I’ve heard in years, except the delivery feels less “being set on fire” and more “burying your family after a tragedy.” Subtle, but important difference.
Even though the stylistic shift from the first half to the second is intriguing, I would have liked more sorrow and less fury overall. The heavier Thou-style moments can be overwhelming for some, and since We Fail is relentlessly bleak, I wouldn’t recommend it if you just flushed your goldfish and are struggling to cope. In many ways, Adur reminds me of Beneath the Steel Sky, but ultra-heavy. The band clearly has tremendous potential—it just needs more time to refine how it hits you in the gut.
In the end, Adur surprised me, and that’s already better than giving me safe comfort music. I might miss a bit of the pretentious lingering that Post-Metal fans secretly love, but for many of you, this will be exactly what you want. I still can’t believe these guys are unsigned—labels, fix that. In a world this full of horror and injustice, let’s at least get one thing right. The sad ending fits perfectly, so just embrace it.
Label: Independent
Release date: August 29, 2025
Website: https://aduruk.bandcamp.com/track/the-longing
Country: UK
Score: 3.5/5.0
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