Agalloch ~ The Mantle

[JesusChristPose]

When I first spun this cd, I just sat there, kind of like, "Okay."

That is not necessarily a bad thing. I have many favorite cds in my collection which I didn't enjoy after a first or a few listenings. I have also enjoyed cds upon first listening (in absentia).

And so, I spun it again...and then again...waiting for the "hook" to come...and it has begun to happen.

And now, I can say that I still need to spin it some more (and I want to do so) to fully understand it, but as of now I really believe this cd is very good.

I am glad I purchased it.

Thanks changso for the recommendation.

...and the "hooks" keep coming.

 

[AlgaeScraper]

Yep, "The Mantle" has been the soundtrack to many autumn days for me. It hit me right away, but has grown to be a favorite over time.

Now Playing: Ulver

 

[Furious B]

Yeah, I went through the same thing with "The Mantle." It took awhile for me to truly grasp the album, but after awhile I began to love it. It's a great album, but takes time to grow on you.

 

[DEEK]

it's a great album!!! one of the top albums of the year, to me at least. great atmosphere. really fits the mood and the music.

 

[zarsel7]

took too long to grow on me,this Deliverance is gonna take a while.

 

[crimsonfloyd]

It was the same thing with me, I loved the acoustic songs and "great cold death..." from the start but those long peices realy took some time to grow on me. Anyways I think its a great album that gets better with time.

 

[IcemanJ256]

I actualyl can't remember what I thought of it on first few listens. probably one of those "this-is-going-to-be-as-good-as-everyone-says-and-as-good-as-I-think-It's-gonna-be-but-I-know-it-won't-hit-me-on-first-listen,-It'll-take-a-while" feelings.

 

[batmura]

The same thing happened to me when I heard Agalloch for the first time -- Pale Folklore. I still love that album.

Haven't had the chance to check out The Mantle yet.

 

[IcemanJ256]

I just want to listen to the mantle while there is snow on the ground and snow falling trudging through the deep snow, through the forest and then near the end it gets dark outside and we go into the cabin and sit by the fire when "A Desolation song" plays. ahh. perfect.

 

[YouFoolWarrenIsDEAD]

I loved on my first listen, as did my wife (who now has an Agalloch t-shirt).

 

[JesusChristPose]

I appreciate the feedback. The more I listen to it, the more enjoy it...the hooks keep coming. It is moving up my list of favorites.

 

[Opethfan1980]

Yeah, same thing here.

I thought it wasn't bad, and recognized it's growth potential, but I was expecting it to be closer to "Pale Folklore."


Now, I absolutely adore "The Mantle."

 

[Chromatose]

I thought it was a great album, but not until listening to it today did it finally click with me, and now its just incredible ...

 

[JesusChristPose]

At the 7:30 mark of The Hawthorne Passage...that segment beginning there is so fucking good...powerful, triumphant, it brings out so many emotions in me. This cd continues to astound me...

 

[Demonspell]

I worship this album...truly one to get lost in, its barren yet somehow inviting environment...

 

[JesusChristPose]

"...its barren yet somehow inviting..."

~ I think I understand what you mean. Upon my first few listenings, I thought, there is not much going on here, and it is basically an andante/largo overall. Yet, after listening to it again and again, it all comes together, in a symphonic sort of way.