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95
Ridiculously smooth, IX already feels like an iconic record.
3y
90
There’s a lot to really love here and a lot of sounds to discover.
3y
80
To call this anything other than a victory would be madness.
3y
80
Having taken this familiar musical blueprint and expanded it, HOST have created nine compositions that contain depth and hide layers which will reward repeat listening, and, in time, could make IX a cult classic comparable to its older brother.
3y
68
While the original Host album was linear in sound and wore its influences on its sleeves, IX is an eclectic blend of 80s goth tones and melodies, electro-rock hooks, and a classic Paradise Lost doom aura that puts an interesting twist on a classic formula.
3y
Seemingly inspired by Depeche Mode Host is a side-project of Paradise Lost members (which is why I'm surprised for lack of attention to this record). It's actually quite good and maintains dark, gloomy distinctly gothic atmosphere. It also reminds me of what Paradise Lost did in 2000s when they experimented a lot with electronics and softer sound.
Best: Wretched Soul, Years of Suspicion, Instinct
Host - Rock
Genre: Darkwave
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 93th / 176
Highlight: A Troubled Mind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2e37ABjXI
Made me think of:
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
To really seal the deal on the Paradise Lost hot-streak of never-ending peakery, I just had to listen to this side-project of vocalist Nick Holmes and mastermind genius of everything Gregor Mackintosh, to see if they really are only capable of making good music. Luckily, the obvious answer to this question was YES. Firstly, I'd like to note that I am not at all familiar with the 80's goth and darkwave scenes, therefore I cannot tell whether or not this album is generic or not, I can ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Wretched Soul 4:22 | 80 |
| 2 | Tomorrow's Sky 4:30 | 90 |
| 3 | Divine Emotion 4:17 | 79 |
| 4 | Hiding From Tomorrow 3:45 | 77 |
| 5 | A Troubled Mind 3:59 | 82 |
| 6 | My Only Escape 4:21 | 70 |
| 7 | Years of Suspicion 4:20 | 75 |
| 8 | Inquisition 4:59 | 78 |
| 9 | Instinct 4:00 | 79 |
Total Length: 38 minutes
