BLVDFHART

(Bludfhart)

Wow. Now while this is obviously stoner metal (their name is literally Bongripper lol), I feel it leans very heavily into a post metal sound, which while I was not expecting it, is a very welcome surprise. Long songs that build and build with excellent atmosphere and soundscapes that you get completely lost in. I think I actually prefer this specific style as instrumental too. Killer release

One of their best in my opinion. Doesn't bring much new in regard to their discography, but this one has got the best of all the death, doom, gothic, and acoustic sounds they're known for. Every track is worth your time but Buried is an absolute masterpiece. Incredibly heavy and drenched in atmosphere. Also has one of my favorite guitar solos of all time, which I don't think gets enough credit

As a fan of the 90s gothic doom era, this album was a really pleasant surprise that I was shocked I'd never heard before. Almost always on the verge of being cheesy with old-school goth influences and cheap sounding synths that somehow just always work. Vocals are certainly not for everyone and a bit over the top, but I was honestly all in

While I'm no Napalm Death expert (or grind in general for that matter), this album showcases a ton of dynamics for its brand. A lot of the tracks have different sounding melodic parts in between the regular chaos. Tons of great riffs and high energy throughout. Barney is monster as always and provides the most perfect vocals for this style. An entry that definitely showcases why this band is the face of the genre