(((O))) REVIEW: HELMS ALEE – NOCTILUCA
Full review via Echoes & Dust
Continuing the tradition of exceptional bands from Seattle, Helms Alee are back with their fifth album in a twelve year existence. Entitled Noctiluca, the 10 tracks contained therein joyously bring you more of their trademark blend of sludgy riffs, off kilter melodies and noisy experimentation that sets Helms Alee on a parapet of unique greatness. The trio of Dana James (bass, vocals), Hozoji Margullis (drums, vocals) and Ben Verellen (guitar, vocals) combine effortlessly to create an astonishing eruption of noise underpinned with sublime melody.