At times like a riffier Alcest, Brutus forge their own path with their ability to switch styles and emotion in a heartbeat, from the soaring, mournful joy of Victoria to the sneering Liar to the abyssal Dreamlife that draws you in like a neutron star.
Whereas some bands in this realm see content to bludgeon you for eight tracks before a big finale, or awkwardly jam some wailing vocals over their pedalboard mayhem, Brutus are a cohesive unit, all pulling in the same destructive direction. With so many avenues to veer down, Unison Life demands repeat listens.
Verdict: 4/5
For fans of: Oathbreaker, Birds In Row, Emma Ruth Rundle
Unison Life if out now via Hassle