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Lately, noise rock has really been doing it for me.
For months now, I've found myself revisiting those two Chat Pile EPs that dropped last year (you know the ones if you like noise rock, right?), and I just can't STOP going back to them. So, clearly I have developed some kind of noise rock addiction...
And I've been jonesing for something to scratch that itch for SO long. I haven't found anything... until Exhalants came along.
Exhalants make sounds that are reminiscent of the unbridled ... read more
For months now, I've found myself revisiting those two Chat Pile EPs that dropped last year (you know the ones if you like noise rock, right?), and I just can't STOP going back to them. So, clearly I have developed some kind of noise rock addiction...
And I've been jonesing for something to scratch that itch for SO long. I haven't found anything... until Exhalants came along.
Exhalants make sounds that are reminiscent of the unbridled ... read more
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"Oh, thiefofprose, I really like proggy tech-death, but I feel like there's been a lack of really good stuff in this genre this year help!"
I gotchu.
Cult of Lilith have pulled their second LP up from the pits of hell, and it's PRETTY GOOD. The instrumentals are largely run-of-the-mill for prog/tech death metal, but the vocal performance exhibits such range and is so bat shit insanely good! Like the vocals on this LP are so varied and so destructive. Love it. And Cult of Lilith also ... read more
I gotchu.
Cult of Lilith have pulled their second LP up from the pits of hell, and it's PRETTY GOOD. The instrumentals are largely run-of-the-mill for prog/tech death metal, but the vocal performance exhibits such range and is so bat shit insanely good! Like the vocals on this LP are so varied and so destructive. Love it. And Cult of Lilith also ... read more
This is much cleaner than what I'm used to pumping into my earholes. But it's the first thing I'm listening to today. Let's see how it goes!
So, I'm not at all familiar with Oceans of Slumber's previous works, but I do understand that they are pretty highly regarded in certain circles. Now, I have to be honest and say that this vein of progressive, melodic metal has to be REALLY good to get my juices flowing. This band reminds me of Jinjer. And Jinjer is a band that I've always loved the ... read more
So, I'm not at all familiar with Oceans of Slumber's previous works, but I do understand that they are pretty highly regarded in certain circles. Now, I have to be honest and say that this vein of progressive, melodic metal has to be REALLY good to get my juices flowing. This band reminds me of Jinjer. And Jinjer is a band that I've always loved the ... read more
Sep 3, 2020
ill be sure to give Written in Waters a listen today, since im already hoping to write at least the alt-metal reviews this afternoon. seems SICK
Sep 3, 2020
just realized i should maybe clarify--that link was just to a post where i explained the plan, not a bunch of reviews all in one place lol
Sep 3, 2020
yooooooooo whats chillin bro! just poppin in to drop a link to a project im gonna be working on, im planning on a huge metal-centric collection of reviews that i figured u might be kinda interested in :] https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/notbuzzzila/album/26271-the-great-cold-distance/ also gotta throw a firm HELL YEAH your way for those last 3 tens, 777 and The Mantle are god tier bro. and i havent listened to Written in Waters yet but coincidentally i was pretty close to throwing it on the list for the thing i linked above! small world . . .
Aug 13, 2020
What do you think is the most underrated album of all time? This is for a list.
Aug 3, 2020
Hey! I dropped an EP about a week ago and I'd love to get some more opinions on it. I'm curious to see what you think of it!
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/264327-stankysauce-analog-autopsy.php
https://soundcloud.com/user-775956185/sets/ep-2?ref=clipboard
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/264327-stankysauce-analog-autopsy.php
https://soundcloud.com/user-775956185/sets/ep-2?ref=clipboard
Jul 21, 2020
i actually havent given it a listen yet--for some reason i just totally forgot they were releasing this year lol. i was actually pretty big on em a year or two back, still really dig Time is Up. ill make sure to check it out, Havok have a great track record!
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I mostly rate things 70+ because I'm an overly positive person. Get used to it. I yield my time.
Ratings:
100 - Masterpiece
90-99 - Exceptional
80-89 - Great
70-79 - Good
60-69 - So-So
50-59 - Flawed
40-49 - Weak
30-39 - Pretty Bad
20-29 - Bad
10-19 - Garbage
0-9 - Delete This
I mostly rate things 70+ because I'm an overly positive person. Get used to it. I yield my time.
Ratings:
100 - Masterpiece
90-99 - Exceptional
80-89 - Great
70-79 - Good
60-69 - So-So
50-59 - Flawed
40-49 - Weak
30-39 - Pretty Bad
20-29 - Bad
10-19 - Garbage
0-9 - Delete This
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