From where I sit, Noir Dream are producing formulaic rock that it’s okay to like, and in the process of establishing their signature sound in Within, they deliver what could be the heaviest piece of material in their discography thus far via “Perception Deception.” They’ve got the right idea in leaving the predictable isms on the sidelines when they get into the studio, and having listened to their debut album Down the Rabbit Hole two years ago and hearing elements of potential, I can honestly say they’ve done a good job of making the most of their natural gifts in this most recent studio dispatch. Growth can be evasive of bands that find their niche early on, but “Perception Deception” suggests this won’t be a real problem for Noir Dream at all.