Adding atmospheric, shoegaze elements to metal is nothing new but, few do it better than New Orleans natives, Thou. When listening to this album, it is easy to tell that Thou does not fall into the stereotypes of metal but rather breaks them, giving Heathen a unique and fresh sound that could only come from a band with an immensely diverse set of influences. Through these influences, you get one of the more riveting albums of 2014.