The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
in the grand scheme of things, this is nothing new. in fact this album could have easily been created by King Crimson over 30 years ago but, it is still an amazingly crafted slab of loveliness that i absolutely adore. while calling an album "perfect" less than a year after it's release (or decade really) is foolish, this is certainly close. if you pay attention the whole way through without distraction, the closing track is simply one of the most amazing experiences i've uhhh... experienced in a good many years.
Queens of the Stone Age - Lullabies to Paralyze
Josh Homme has once again succeeded in creating something that is pretty familiar, yet with a completely unique mood from his other work. this album is absolutely perfect for autumn, and while i do miss Oliveri's booming bass, the creativity was obviously in Homme's hands because this is another great far-above-average rock record.
Meshuggah - Catch 33
not as good as last year's EP, but still awesome and added several dimensions to the Meshuggah sound. and now my lawyers are telling me i can say no more because most others on this forum will have a heart attack that i'm equating Meshuggah to quality music, which to those with any sense, they obviously are.
Gojira - From Mars to Sirius
well this was a pleasant surprise. i didn't believe the descriptions i was given and i didn't even like the sample i heard, but i bought the album anyhow. glad i did! owes a ton to Morbid Angel, but is hardly a clone. this is some organic shit while being completely death metal at the same time, a rare combination especially in a day and age of same old bullshit from a zillion different perfectly talented, perfectly stuck in a rut bands. looking forward to exploring this one deeper, as i've only spun it probably 5 times.
Clutch - Robot Hive / Exodus
my first experience with a band i've been wanting to dive into for over a decade. well i certainly picked a great time to start, this is just some high energy exciting stuff! it's hard to imagine anyone into rock n' roll that didn't enjoy this, big riffs, great vocals, funny lyrics, and a nod to the blues at the end, this is like Rock School 101. pay attention, dicks!
Sunn O))) - Black One
more vocals and more sound effects help create another great experience for a band who, for all intents and purposes, use less variety than the Ramones. this one actually scares me, whereas previous efforts just made me laugh like Chucky.
that's all. Ulver pissed me off for the first time ever. ta.
in the grand scheme of things, this is nothing new. in fact this album could have easily been created by King Crimson over 30 years ago but, it is still an amazingly crafted slab of loveliness that i absolutely adore. while calling an album "perfect" less than a year after it's release (or decade really) is foolish, this is certainly close. if you pay attention the whole way through without distraction, the closing track is simply one of the most amazing experiences i've uhhh... experienced in a good many years.
Queens of the Stone Age - Lullabies to Paralyze
Josh Homme has once again succeeded in creating something that is pretty familiar, yet with a completely unique mood from his other work. this album is absolutely perfect for autumn, and while i do miss Oliveri's booming bass, the creativity was obviously in Homme's hands because this is another great far-above-average rock record.
Meshuggah - Catch 33
not as good as last year's EP, but still awesome and added several dimensions to the Meshuggah sound. and now my lawyers are telling me i can say no more because most others on this forum will have a heart attack that i'm equating Meshuggah to quality music, which to those with any sense, they obviously are.
Gojira - From Mars to Sirius
well this was a pleasant surprise. i didn't believe the descriptions i was given and i didn't even like the sample i heard, but i bought the album anyhow. glad i did! owes a ton to Morbid Angel, but is hardly a clone. this is some organic shit while being completely death metal at the same time, a rare combination especially in a day and age of same old bullshit from a zillion different perfectly talented, perfectly stuck in a rut bands. looking forward to exploring this one deeper, as i've only spun it probably 5 times.
Clutch - Robot Hive / Exodus
my first experience with a band i've been wanting to dive into for over a decade. well i certainly picked a great time to start, this is just some high energy exciting stuff! it's hard to imagine anyone into rock n' roll that didn't enjoy this, big riffs, great vocals, funny lyrics, and a nod to the blues at the end, this is like Rock School 101. pay attention, dicks!
Sunn O))) - Black One
more vocals and more sound effects help create another great experience for a band who, for all intents and purposes, use less variety than the Ramones. this one actually scares me, whereas previous efforts just made me laugh like Chucky.
that's all. Ulver pissed me off for the first time ever. ta.
