Captured flawlessly-yet-viscerally, The Clearing puts Disappearer in that rare air of having created an instant classic with their first proper album, one that will be passed down through the ages as a landmark recording that truly pushes heavy music forward. It strikes a harmonious balance of discordant guitar work, massive bass tone, soulful singing, and cathartic, purposeful drum striking... a truly cohesive album, the type that stays on a turntable or in a CD player for months on end.
