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1. Baroness - Gold & Grey

Baroness - Gold & Grey
June 14, 2019
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90
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2. Inter Arma - Sulphur English

Inter Arma - Sulphur English
April 12, 2019
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80
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3. Periphery - Periphery IV: HAIL STAN

Periphery - Periphery IV: HAIL STAN
April 5, 2019
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80
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4. Torche - Admission

Torche - Admission
July 12, 2019
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80
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5. Pelican - Nighttime Stories

Pelican - Nighttime Stories
June 7, 2019
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70
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6. Dream Theater - Distance Over Time

Dream Theater - Distance Over Time
February 22, 2019
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70
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7. Sunn O))) - Life Metal

Sunn O))) - Life Metal
April 26, 2019
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60
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8. Within Temptation - Resist

Within Temptation - Resist
February 1, 2019
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50
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NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings awarded albums throughout 2019.
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