"Heartfelt" followed the same unique mixed concept that have been introduced on "Out: Red", but on a bit higher level. Like if the band tried to highlight all of their determining musical features the same time, and it just worked out perfectly. The sound was now more death metal compatible, and this didn't have disadvantageous effect on their different influenced musical features. The contrast with their melodies and occasional electronic music related effects increased. It turned out similarly back and forth supporting like in case of nu metal bands, except in this case the musical diversity and productiveness is incomparably higher. The band probably also tried to show their musical capabilities at their best, even if it's about vocals, frontwoman Miss Appia performed in three different vocal styles. This, on the side of some sudden, unexpected electronic elements might result some weird, totally abstract moments for the listener, but they're not breaking the songs unity, and by being well composed, they turn out to be relevant as border breaking intentions. The whole thing never becomes autoletic or attention seeking. The album in total is overwhelmingly intense, and by the various themes and musical solutions offering plenty of exciting moments to discover even for long time listening.
Despite Belligerence have been a quite underrated band, for their potential and musical creativity it wouldn't be an exaggeration to sort them to the best melodic death metal bands ever. And last but not least: unlike most bands sorted to the same category, they didn't lose their death metal influences, and therefore stayed accurate to the name of the subgenre.
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