Battlefields’ new album Thresholds Of Imbalance will be a tough pill for many to swallow. Battlefields sound is similar to Isis; sludge metal with softer melodies to cushion the harsh blow. The band uses simple, slightly repetitive ambient sections that occupy a good portion of space on most of the tracks. Taking time to digest the album is key to understanding what Thresholds Of Imbalance is all about. Battlefields are at their best when they slow things down to a snails-pace, taking time to generate a bleak atmosphere.
Battlefields segues between gnashing metal and layers of lo-fi atmosphere. With the addition of tasteful samples and puncturing screams, it’s undeniable that Battlefields are headed in an impressive direction.”
