MØL - Dreamcrush (2026)

I like what DREAMCRUSH is reaching for more than what it consistently delivers. At its best, it taps into that sweet spot where shoegaze texture and post-black metal weight coexist without cancelling each other out. The atmosphere is thick, the guitars glow, and the emotional intent is clear. But across a full listen, the album settles into familiar patterns a bit too often. It’s solid, sincere, and well-made — it just doesn’t fully escalate or surprise me enough to stick as a go-to reference in this lane.

Pros

1. Textural cohesion – The shoegaze haze and metal backbone are well integrated; nothing feels pasted on.

2. Emotional clarity – The mood is readable and consistent, with moments of genuine lift and release.

3. Professional execution – Tight performances, confident production, no obvious weak links.

Cons

1. Predictable dynamics – Loud/soft contrasts and song structures repeat without enough variation.

2. Mid-album sag – Momentum dips where tracks blur together instead of compounding impact.

3. Limited risk – Plays it safe within the blackgaze template rather than pushing the form forward.

Genre: Blackgaze
Country: Denmark

Final Verdict: 68% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 12th / 84

Highlight: A Former Blueprint


Made me think of:
Alcest
Deafheaven
Lantlôs

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