It's difficult to explain the origin of Lantlos or any post-black metal band for that matter. Black metal is by far the most evil and caustic of all music yet it provoked a handful of bands to start a movement of surreal beauty, of purity. I've always loved the tonal distance between black metal and post-black metal but have rarely been objectively impressed by individual post-black metal albums. Melting Sun is a definite standout. It's black metal influences have been buried far beneath the surface leaving the resulting style more reminiscent of post-rock or indie shoegaze. Forced to give a comparison I would have to say this feels a little like a lost Devin Townsend Band record. It has that sort of grandiosity with thick guitar tones and soaring vocals. And much like Devin Townsend's work it's obvious this record was designed by musicians who understand heavy music, who have a history punctuated by big, evil riffs. Lantlos chose to take that education and do something original with it, something polished and mature. I applaud them for doing so.
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