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Simon & Garfunkel’s second album, which also happens to be the first full-length folk album I’ve ever listened to, remains a personal favorite. While The Sound of Silence is the standout track on this record, there are other remarkable pieces as well—like Richard Cory, where the abrupt pause in the strumming and the lyric about “putting a bullet through his head” left me utterly speechless and deeply ... read more

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Back to listening to Skyforest. This album is quite short and completely stripped of any metal elements. There are even fewer vocal parts, and they play a rather minor role, leaning more toward a predominantly instrumental format. Still present are strings, acoustic guitar, samples, clean electric guitar with delay, crisp tambourine—all instruments that profoundly shape the atmosphere. The result is exceptionally beautiful.
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Down’s masterpiece debut album—hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana—is a seminal work of Southern/sludge metal that has earned an impressive average rating of 87 from 18 reviews on Metal Archives. It’s worth noting that the vocalist is also the frontman of the renowned groove metal band Pantera. His raw, powerful delivery shines throughout this record. The album features numerous iconic riffs that not only ... read more

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Typical stoner rock with some hard rock elements. This rating reflects that some riffs on the album feel somewhat generic, the vocal delivery lacks dynamism, and the songwriting approach comes across as somewhat run-of-the-mill, failing to deliver any surprises. That said, the album flows quite smoothly overall, and I personally really like the cover art—the use of color is spot-on, with excellent visual guidance and a high level ... read more