Scunge

One hour of unbridled, shameless euphoria.

This is a perfect experience and potentially the greatest live album of all time. All of their hits are here, and sometimes even improved for their studio counterparts largely due to the incorporation of live instrumentation and Maxim's MCing. The dude sounds totally manic and it's awesome listening to him screech and converse with the crowd. The 'get down' section on Smack my Bitch up adds so much to an already fantastic track. ... read more

One word- Euphoric. Dreamy, dopamine-spiking production interspersed with some seriously raw moments. This thing feels both heavenly and ferocious. This is by far their most consistently solid release, though Hold Your Colour still has higher highs.

Seeing these songs live and geeked off my radar certainly aided my appreciation of this record. These tracks are their best work live, hands down.

FAVOURITES: Come Alive, Archangel, Louder Than Words, Halo. Cannibal, Colourfast, Napalm (such a ... read more

This seems to be the black sheep of Godspeed's discography (aside from their elusive debut, iykyk). Definitely their quietest and most subtle record. Similarly to Luciferian Towers, It basks in the slower, more reflective moments, so throws many fans off. However, unlike Luciferian Towers, I think it works quite well. The record is totally dystopic, like most of their albums. But this time it introduces digital and artificial soundscapes that are unique in Godspeed's discography. ... read more

Sometimes it's okay to go out with a whisper.

I think people mistake the intent with this album; it would never have worked to make another imposing statement after The Division Bell. This is instead a serene epilogue for the band. One last glimpse into the past, and a goodbye gift for the fans.