Reviews

Controlled yet unpredictable sonic chaos

Big songs with big production to match.

Dream pop needn’t sacrifice enthusiasm and energy in order to retain its identity as a wistful, sensual form of pop, and Nocturne is case in point.

There will be a few dour spots, especially for the uninitiated, by the time these 48 minutes have elapsed. Despite some new members, heavy music’s leading miseryguts aren’t lightening up anytime soon.