I grabbed this when I saw the band live at Lemp a while back but due to the various stresses of the way things are now (don’t ask) it took me until now to really check it out.  ON their full-length debut Bellafea tear through the speakers with a collection of songs that go from ferocious hard edged indie rock anthems to more experimental moments to a somber ballad, all delivered with a simmering tension that could explode when you least expect it.  Walking the thin line between melody and dissonance can be difficult but this band’s walks it with material that’s personal yet hints at such tings as competition and a possible critique of the music industry within them.  Aurally dark and a bit edgy, they manage to be both catchy and confrontational as it carves its own aural space.  While things may be a little unexpected here (especially for those who’ve heard their first EP) the new direction should be a pleasant surprise for those willing to listen.  (BOONE)

(southernrecords.com)