Hereafter - In the End, We'll All Become Stories - Album Review - Progressive Post-Rock from Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
Today we are featuring a promising progressive post-rock band, Hereafter, from Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, USA. I reviewed their latest album, In the End, We'll All Become Stories, below, along with its character, style, story, potential, and more.
Hereafter is a promising post-rock project I discovered about two months ago with five songs from their latest album, In the End, We'll All Become Stories, which was released on July 23, 2021. For those who haven't heard about the band before, Hereafter started their career with an EP called Wanderer (EP) in 2019. Since then, the band has released two more albums: Reminiscence (2020), In the End, We'll All Become Stories (2021), and three singles: Snow, Alone (2020), I Told the Stars About You (2021), and Fork in the Road (2021). Now, please give the song a listen while reading the rest of the article.
This is the third day I have been listening to the In the End, We'll All Become Stories album, and I can't help but wonder, is it possible not to be impressed by this band? After reading a bit about the band, I was particularly impressed to learn that Hereafter was a solo project of a genuinely talented multi-instrumentalist and producer, Rob Evraets Jr. Wow, what an advanced level of artistry! It's hard to imagine that only one person has written, performed (I am not sure which instruments exactly were performed by him, but I assume), and most likely produced this album with such depth. I frequently come across single-person band projects online, but Rob Evraets Jr. struck me as being on the level of an established band.
In the End, We'll All Become Stories, guys, this is what good music is all about. Mr. Evraets has done a remarkable job from beginning to end. Hands down. The music is beautiful, with lively dynamics, exciting stories, long compositions, cinematic vibes, and progressive instrumentation. Initially, Hereafter's music reminded me of bands like Steven Wilson, Porcupine Tree, Animals as Leaders, and Devin Townsend, and I was thoroughly impressed by the dedication here. How many people would dare to compete with the caliber of music from these pioneers, especially when embarking on a solo journey?
I believe the technical side of the work should be the focus for their next album. The album sounds beautiful and brilliant, that's a fact. However, I noticed a close resemblance to many other artists and bands who create similar music, and it felt a bit too modern and synthetic for my personal taste. I wonder what this impressive art would become if it had a more distinct sound?
Taking all of this into account, I'd like to say that I am impressed by Hereafter. They are one of the finest cinematic progressive bands I have discovered lately, with the potential to open shows for their pioneering counterparts.
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In conclusion, the Metalhead Community Team congratulates Hereafter for their album, In the End, We'll All Become Stories, and wishes them the very best in their future careers. Thank you for reading.
