Album Review: Full Circle

The three-member band HAELOS has just recently entered my musical world, thanks to the recommended section on YouTube. As I got listening to more and more of their songs, I realized that I wanted to review their debut album Full Circle here on my blog. Managing to blend a beautiful contradiction of angelic and powerful sounds in their music, HAELOS has created a standout debut album that many listeners will eagerly consume.
Overall Full Circle is laden with masterful instrumentals and vocals, and honestly there is very little to critique about it. Perhaps the only area where the album falls just slightly short of its potential is the repetitious nature of many of the tracks. This results in a slightly insipid sound throughout the entire album, marginally dulling its brilliance.
With this being said, the album Full Circle is highly effective in just about every other aspect of its delivery. The vocals in particular are just enough in the sense that they are powerfully conveyed and filled with meaning, but do not detract from the instrumentals at all. There is also a strong sense of calmness that this album gives the listener, and it provides the perfect soundtrack to listen to while falling asleep or on a late night road trip.
The sound that HAELOS has produced with Full Circle is truly distinctive, making the album stand out from the uniformity of most mainstream music today. If you are looking for a musical artist that delivers on both amazing music and uniqueness then I would highly recommend giving this album a listen.
Artist: HAELOS

Genre: Dark euphoria/Alternative

Number of Songs: 11

Release Date: March 18, 2016

My Rating: ★★★★☆

Molly's Music: Entry 4

So here is yet another blog post detailing my current favorite songs. Maybe it will help you find some new artists to check out. Enjoy the jams, and let me know in the comments what you've been listening to lately.

AlunaGeorge - I Remember:
This upbeat track combines pop and electronic musical elements to create a very catchy earworm. Between its smooth vocals and artistic lyrics, it is certainly worth a listen.


Haelos - Dust:
I recently discovered the band Haelos and love the sound that they create with their music. Their song "Dust" features paradoxically subtle yet extremely powerful vocals, layered magically with a unique blend of instrumental notes.


The xx - Fiction:
I've actually known about this song for a while now, and I'll be honest and say that at first I didn't really care for it. However, for some reason beyond my understanding I've been drawn into the unique sound that The xx manages to create with their music.


Chelsea Lankes - Paralyzed:
The last song on my recent favorites list, Paralyzed is a discovery I made just a few days ago. It's just a good blend of ethereal vocals and a catchy melody that results in a great track to listen to.