Don't Think About Death, the undeniably superb first album by Brighton-based post hardcore outfit Chalk Hands, is an expressive, slow burning piece which sees the band experimenting with post metal sensibilities and math rock approaches.
The song flows with intensity, with large instrumental portions and an enticing structure, while the poetic lyrics become thoroughly accentuated by the exquisite atmosphere, culminating in a rich conclusion. The song feels grander than its four and a half-minute duration in its totality, and becomes an accurate depiction of the daringness, refinement, and emotion that Chalk Hands' debut has to offer as a whole.
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