Black Metal.

[Zephyrus]

They could just as easily boil that all down to one album's worth of music.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

I don't think that is a fair judgment or assumption to make. As far as we know, each album represents a certain statement; none of us can be sure so it's not really accurate to make that claim. There is also no rulebook saying bands can't put out more than one album a year or they are deserving of criticism. They self-release a lot of their stuff and self-releasing is faster/more efficient (and more expensive) than having a label do everything for you.

In addition, one or two of the "new" albums are re-releases.

 

[Zephyrus]

All part of this far-fetched artsy concept they have going.

 

[cookiecutter]

If you are a creative and highly motivated band I could definitely understand releasing so much, especially if they don't play live.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

@ zeph: Why don't you stick to making witty puns and garishly displaying your intelligence?

 

[J.]

damn. i havent listened to a black metal album in more than about 2 months. coincidentally, that's when i delved into trad doom heavily.

/useless post

 

[Zephyrus]

@ zeph: Why don't you stick to making witty puns and garishly displaying your intelligence?

As much as I admire him, I'm afraid I'm turning into Crimson Velvet.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

You're not old enough to pull it off, so don't bother.

 

[Zephyrus]

Nor do I want to.

I just find it hard to believe that such a frequent output of albums can be of consistently high quality. Just look at Xasthur, who turned up the pace in order to get out of a record deal, and see the toll it took on his music. This band (which I won't dare to spell) could be a rare exception, but don't expect that releasing four albums in twelve months won't raise such speculations.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Scott does not have his own record label nor does he endeavor to release things himself. There is a difference between hurrying to fulfill a contract and recording a lot of quality material which you will put out yourself. And I'm not sure how much each is limited to, but it's probably not a huge amount like Moribund would do for Xasthur.

Also you missed my point about I believe 2 of them being re-releases of older works.

 

[SkiesAtOurFeet]

How is the Njiijn stuff, anything like Njiqahdda? I haven't heard any samples of it but was interested in checking it out.

 

[skeptik]

Against Nature

Appease Full-length, 2005
Panoply Full-length, 2005
Pluperfect Single, 2006
Safe Dissonance Full-length, 2006
Ghosting Full-length, 2006
Leer Full-length, 2006
The Anxiety of Influence Full-length, 2007
Unfolded Full-length, 2007
Much in Little Full-length, 2008
Descend EP, 2008

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

How is the Njiijn stuff, anything like Njiqahdda? I haven't heard any samples of it but was interested in checking it out.

It's good, a little more ambient on some songs.

 

[SkiesAtOurFeet]

It's good, a little more ambient on some songs.

I wouldn't doubt it's quality, their work is stellar, the ambiance is amazing.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Yeah, they pretty much rule. TAKE THAT ZEPH!

 

[Zephyrus]

I didn't say they were bad.

 

[J.]

Against Nature

Appease Full-length, 2005

what a fantastic work that is

 

[Crapples]

I sure took my damn time checking out Nocturnal Graves. Satan's Cross is some awesome blackened thrash. Will be grabbing the vinyl version when I can spare the cash.

 

[Addo_Of_Nex]

You speak the truth. Satan's Cross is great, and addicting as all hell. Easily one of my favorites this year.

 

[skeptik]

*Last year, and it's more Death Metal than anything else so it doesn't belong in this thread.