hear feels less like a classic doom album and more like a compact alternative rock festival squeezed into one record. Temptress jump between stoner grooves, grunge attitude, soft psychedelic moments, and slow doom parts — sometimes all within the same track.
Instead of sticking to one mood, the band treats the album like a mixtape. One minute you get hypnotic riffs, the next you're hit with bouncy grunge energy or airy vocals. Not everything lands, and the production plays it a bit too safe, but the stylistic range keeps things moving and avoids the usual doom boredom.
Sharing vocal duties adds to that mixtape vibe. Some voices work better than others, but it fits the idea of different “bands” playing short sets on the same stage. Highlights like “Downfall” and the bass-led closer “Out of” show that Temptress can switch gears without losing flow.
hear isn’t about perfection — it’s about variety. Think of it as a shortened alternative rock festival: different sounds, changing moods, and enough solid riffs to keep your head nodding. Not a pure doom record. More like a genre-hopping trip with stoner roots.
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