(my mindset regarding this album and volta in general is still stuck in the pre-reunion era. just... bear with me on this one, okay?)
this is an album that's personally incredibly important to me. it's not volta's best release (that honor still probably goes to either amp, frances or octahedron) but it is my favourite record of theirs, and by extension my favourite album of all time.
noctourniquet is the most overlooked album in their discography, and it's pretty obvious ... read more
edit: 85 >> 99. seeing this song live changed my fucking brain chemistry, man. the whiplash between sections in the final instrumental part is jarring enough to somewhat take me out of it, hence the 99, but at the same time crimson sunset pulls me back so hard every time that it barely even matters. absolute fucking masterpiece
i still don't think ACOS is the second coming of jesus christ like everyone else says it is. it's missing the kind of focus you'd see from ... read more
listened due to a friend's recommendation. enjoyable in a lot of areas, but i don't think i'm cut out for a whole hour of instrumental hip hop
real short, but real sweet. an oldschool approach to screamo with a really strong modern energy. will be keeping up with these guys in the future
a friend made me listen to this, and to be honest i was not expecting to enjoy it as much as i did. the first half was hella losing me but by the time when the chips are down kicked in i was hooked. probably not gonna make a habit out of listening to this kinda stuff but definitely gonna listen to some of these tracks individually on my own time
notes:
track 1: gods song
2: eurydice intro
3. orpheus tries to get laid
4. orpheus tries to get laid with his sick singing
5. orpheus worldbuilding ... read more