Isaac166

Nothing like a converge album to make winter even bleaker.

I don’t know how to describe it, but this album sounds exactly how the cover looks.

Infinity Land has always been kind of enigmatic to me, it’s from an era of Biffy that they’ve kind of left behind now, and although ideas & quirks that make Biffy unique were spawned in these early days, the progressive post hardcore that once defined them is no longer their sole identity.

Simon’s screams are absolutely feral on this album, something that initially turned me off it ... read more

I understand it's partly nostalgia.
But no other music gives me the same warm, fuzzy feeling that this soundtrack does.
It's a soundtrack to happier days with no worries
It's the background to peace and tranquility
It's the reminder to live in the moment, to not grow old too fast
And it's an integral part of my youth, my growth, and my core memories.

Beyond even that, it's a masterclass in soundtracks & orchestral arrangements. Every symphony, whether brief or ... read more

I had a review for this but the aoty page refreshed before I could post it for some reason.
Basically: mid singles (aside from horses), better deep cuts but overall plays it a little too safe for the most part. Definitely a solid release with a bit of replay value, but they can do far better