Album Review: Iceage Show Doom Is Beyondless

Music is reflective. The artist you pick says something about what you are feeling and what you are needing. The foreboding, sophisticatedly dreary sounds of Iceage may appeal to your inner sense of doom, but their new album, Beyondless, sparks a reviving imagination.

When you feel like its “the end” of something, it is hard to have a vision that does not seem“Beyondless”. Yet, I kept on thinking of The Crow or The Punisher as I heard songs “Pain Killer”, “The Day The Music Dies”, and “Thieves Like Us”. Both characters are considered vigilantes and anti-heroes who have an extremely grim approach to life, but fight to save the lives and dreams of others who still have hope. Iceage sets that kind of mood/ mentality by crafting lyrics and melodies that hold the hands of those feeling choked.
Iceage – Catch It

From “Showtime” to “Hurrah”, there is a tasing quality to Elias Bender Rønnenfelt’s voice. He smoothly electrifies lyrics that speak on feeling damaged, and make you wonder whether pain should ever feel so easy? This, of course, does not take away that they are a raucous group, “Take It All” and “Catch It”, but their overall style presents turmoil as a product of an inner riot. From running, news’ cycles to jogging through life’s own ones, Iceage use roaring guitars, drums, and horns to emanate the loudness of living, yet the feeling that there is nothing to say beyond all “the noise”.
Iceage – Catch It

Iceage have summoned the coldness, condemnation, and brashness of society and managed to transform it into a rich, post-punk sound. They give character to the voiceless and, once again, prove that punk will always be here to stay as long as society keeps making people feel stuck. For More Information On Iceage And To Buy Beyondless on May 4 Click Here.
Iceage – Pain Killer (feat. Sky Ferreira)