Vales, originally formed as Veils in Cornwall in 2011, represents a pivotal moment in the early 2010s UK hardcore scene (UKHC). Their sound is characterized by a fusion of melodic hardcore and the 'La Dispute' style of emotional post-hardcore, emphasizing raw vocal performances and atmospheric guitar work.
Despite their short initial run, they gained significant traction through a relentless touring schedule across the UK and Europe, aligning them with the 'The Wave' movement of emotional hardcore. Their work, particularly the album 'Clarity', is noted for its high dynamic range, moving from skeletal, reverb-drenched clean sections to explosive, d-beat influenced outbursts. Critically, they were praised for bringing a sense of vulnerability to a scene often dominated by machismo, influencing a wave of melodic acts that followed in the mid-2010s. Their legacy remains tied to their ability to translate the isolation of their rural coastal origins into a universal language of angst and catharsis.
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