Immolation

[Life Sucks]

What do you think of the awkward timing and dissonant chords?[/QUOTE

I think it makes Immolation stand out

That it does. However, it does make the music less catchy. But then again, not all music has to be easy on the ears.

 

[Under a Stone]

Great music doesn't always have to be catchy

 

[Sonicarnal Artist]

Immolation often have awkward ryhtms that just don't sound right in their riffs, making it hard to get into. A good example of this is the main riff of Of Martyrs And Men, which kicks in for the first time when the vocals start. Allthough it is musically correct, the timing is wierd, making it sound off, like some of the notes are being played a split second too late or something. I like Immolation a lot, but I can get into brutal death metal with more straightforward crushing rhythms more.

Dead on.

That being said, my favorite album from them is undoubtedly Close to a World Below.

 

[Life Sucks]

Great music doesn't always have to be catchy

Very true. There are a lot of great bands that aren't catchy at all, like latter day Gorguts, Ion Dissonance, Necrophagist, Spawn Of Possession, etc..