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The Belgian group, now mature and stable, embraces the indie wave of the 2000s while maintaining its characteristic art-rock stamp; the connection with the past remains firm, especially in the opening "When She Comes Down" and in "Oh Your God", where Tom Barman's mysterious approach undergoes sudden alterations; his voice is reminiscent of Bono's, just as the sounds hint at an indie version of U2, as evident in the closing "Popular Culture".
In the vibrant "Favourite Games" and "Is A Robot", they inject more action, with a gritty guitar riff wandering through the streets of Gotham City; this is where the atmospheres thicken, mixing with kraut keyboards in "The Architect", musically approaching TV On The Radio and Bloc Party. These dark settings return in "Slow", featuring Karim Andersson from The Knife, while the romantic "Eternal Woman" is light British pop that is also reflected in "Smokers Reflect", whose sounds are reminiscent of Keane.
In short, Deus continue on their path, without too many deceptions.
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dEUS' 'Vantage Point' sees the Belgian band merging their established art-rock identity with 2000s indie influences. The album balances mysterious vocals reminiscent of Bono with vibrant, gritty guitar riffs and layered atmospheres. Key tracks like 'Favourite Games' and 'The Architect' showcase this blend, while lighter moments offer British pop echoes. Overall, the album continues dEUS' trajectory without major surprises.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
dEUS
dEUS is a Belgian rock band from Antwerp, widely associated with alternative/art rock and known for shifting line-ups centered on singer-songwriter Tom Barman.18 Reviews
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By VortexSurfer
Vantage Point ends up being probably the group’s least inspired and significant work, but for this reason, not to be underestimated because it still has something to say.
His warm and hoarse voice remains the soul of the group, devoid for years of the members who once filled everything with jazz strokes.
