Spoilers. Yes, I'm serious- it's one of those.
Car Seat Headrest.
Face to Face, at last.
From time to time, you'll hear me refer to albums as saviors- even therapists. Indeed, this is the tactic I deployed in prior drafts... Which were all cloying, self-pitying and directionless.
Truth is... They sanitised the truth. Not the Sistine Chapel of its objective themes, not even the Bayeux Tapestry they interweave with Will's own tragedy. As with most heartbreak albums, this ... read more
Directionless to the point of inanity, monotonous to the point of insanity. Not one of these songs, nor their sterile production, is worth ten, let alone TWENTY THREE minutes of your time. This was a downright obnoxious experience...
...Rescued from a far worse score by some truly incredible drumming. Sure, Dirk Janßen is ripping Ulcerate's Jamie Saint Merat off somewhat, but he's doing a damn good job. His chaotic rhythmic dexterity injects the only energy to be found ... read more
What... The fuck even is this, exactly?
The answer is: Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. That is the only answer- nay, the only point of comparison which exists. This is a group buried nose-deep in their dadaist universe of lyrical nonsequiturs*, who match this with radically discordant, decoherent 'songs' and inimitably unhinged vocals- which blur the line between harsh, clean and sectioned under the mental health act. While they are strikingly symphonic, bombastic and emotive, the sheer ... read more
Sorry to the person who recommended me this. The AI cover art and overall stench of ragebait make me unwilling to give it any attention.
May all genAI users rot in the stench of their self-degradation, in their own little corner, far away from the actual human beings whose planet they are very deliberately boiling. May antivaxxers actually face the consequences of their bioterrorism for once, rather than the immunocompromised and other acutely vulnerable groups. May COVID denialists die first ... read more
Thank you to @B1dd0 for reminding me to rate this, absolutely ages ago! Stargazer's most iconic album is a resplendent whirlwind of proggy, blackened thrashy techdeath goodness. Bolstered by crunchy drums and one of the thickest basses I've ever heard, it nonetheless has a sophisticated sense of atmosphere, with impressive dynamics.
Despite its complexity, 'The Scream That Tore the Sky' is cohesive and engaging. The pleasures on offer here are simple and satisfying, ... read more