Lotus

Album · Released 1 February 2019

Lotus

The title track of Lotus makes its strongest impression through the space around Joel Ekelöf's voice. The arrangement begins delicately, then grows in force without losing the exposed feeling in the singing. Soen make a restrained performance carry as much intensity as the heavier music around it. That balance gives the album its identity. Opponent provides a firm opening riff, but the keyboards and smaller guitar details allow the song to…