Unbelievable.
[Edit 10/23/24]
I should write something actually thoughtful here, since it's been like 4 months and I've hardly done anything on this site. Stratosphere is also, I think the first full album I've listened to in that time, and I felt I needed something like it to get me back not only into writing again, but music in general. And I really needed it, because I forgot how much I enjoyed doing it.
I don't really listen to much slowcore. I wouldn't even say ... read more
accompanied soundtrack to the world's collective descent into hell starting in 2020
Why this is never in the conversation of greatest post rock albums is indeed a question to be had.
Just finished relistening.
I honestly think they put in a good effort here, despite the album having very clearly been through production hell. I really like every actual song on here and I'd even say this might be them at their peak instrumentally. The reason Tool is my favorite metal band, is because every song in their catalog is distinctly memorable, and that's no different here. My issues with Fear Innoculum aren't the actual songs though. The interludes fuck up the pace ... read more