ConConkea

After finally putting it off for so long, I was finally given the chance (and had the motivation) to finally listen to this thing in its entirety. Although I wouldn't count it off easily as an all-timer, it is understandable to see where all the praise for this thing comes from. As with nearly all albums, things take time to click, and for me, it may take some time. As I write this right now, this album is so unique, passionate, and diverse in its approach that it takes. I mean, you ... read more

An album that feels like you are walking through a fairy tale, although I can understand the mixed feedback that people mainly give it. At points, you can get lost in the narrative without any sort of "guide" telling you who is saying what, what means what, and vice versa. Taking into perspective the kinds of albums that were written before this, a new take for something that hasn't been seen often, let alone entering new territory for the band itself, that is going to show ... read more

An album that constantly feels uneasy, like a shocking event where you can't help but look upon what is unfolding before your eyes. Not necessarily as the lyrics are so haunting (BOO!), rather the constructed songwriting and time signatures make it feel as if it's saying under the lines, "You aren't supposed to be here."

Unbelievable that such a harrowing, nihilistic, and depressing album could only be created with nearly a thousand dollars. I feel like as an amateur "reviewer" on this website, my words would be inadequate in describing the true accuracy of what the lyrics convey regarding depression, anhedonia, and all of the sort. A haunting, yet existential album about the toll these illnesses can and have taken from ourselves. As someone who has gone through some of these mental struggles myself, ... read more