overlooked essentials

[Skepticism]

How does this compare with As the Wolves Gather?

Havn't heard that yet, so I can't say.

 

[genocide roach]

No, we just have high standards. Also, you people listen to too much music.

gtfo of my thread
~gR~

 

[Vitor]

every self-respecting grindhead should own this album.

i'd add misanthropo a senso unico from Cripple Bastards too.

btw, Epidemic of Violence from Demolition Hammer should own by everyone that likes excellent thrash metal.

 

[rfe]

Although in my opinion Veronika Decides To Die is their best album. Veronika Decides to Die is in my top 20.

For The Loveless Lonely Nights was pretty good, too.

 

[Hatebreeder]

I'm not sure how underrated Borknagar are on here, but their first few albums don't seem to be mentioned very often. The Olden Domain, The Archaic Course, and Empiricism are all classics. Too bad they're so often overshadowed by Quintessence.

 

[Zephyrus]

Borknagar's eponymous debut is an overlooked classic, deserving a place on top of that mountain with all the rest. What makes it overlooked is the fact that while all the albums after it are on the big label of Century Media, Borknagar started on tiny Malicious Records and was only reissued by Displeased Records, which is significantly smaller than CM. Borknagar is the only album from that band that I couldn't find in stores and had to get from teh internets.

 

[Hatebreeder]

Borknagar's eponymous debut is an overlooked classic, deserving a place on top of that mountain with all the rest. What makes it overlooked is the fact that while all the albums after it are on the big label of Century Media, Borknagar started on tiny Malicious Records and was only reissued by Displeased Records, which is significantly smaller than CM. Borknagar is the only album from that band that I couldn't find in stores and had to get from teh internets.

I found it yesterday for $10 and nearly bought it. I'm not quite sure why I didn't.

 

[Evil?]

Kvist- For Kunsten Maa Vi Evig Vike (ok, so it has four positive reviews on M-A, but I don't think its as widely recognized as it should be.

I also enjoy this release.

 

[Vitor]

They suck after Borknagar.

:Smug:

 

[Manic Ferocity]

Bethlehem - Dictius Te Necare

Usually on the subject of Bethlehem, Dark Metal is the one that's always brought up (which is a better album, overall, but Dictius Te Necare is still worthy of praise).

 

[Vitor]

Changes is a definite one...some of the most horrifying, macabre shit shines through on that album. Great atmosphere. The album cover really completes it, too. Nothing says disturbing like a statue bust whose outer workings have deteriorated to show the harrowing innards of a real human face.

i love this record

 

[ohiogrinder]

i'd add misanthropo a senso unico from Cripple Bastards too.

thats a keeper, too. can't forget that one.

Bethlehem - Dictius Te Necare

Usually on the subject of Bethlehem, Dark Metal is the one that's always brought up (which is a better album, overall, but Dictius Te Necare is still worthy of praise).

great album. wish I owned it.

 

[Vitor]

thats a keeper, too. can't forget that one.



great album. wish I owned it.

btw, does anyone here into CAB ?

 

[Crimson Velvet]

I went over an old box in my addict the other day, and I noticed some old recordings I hacen't listened to in ages, but that I seem to remember impressing me when I heard them years ago. Not sure if they'd qualify as essential, but surely high quality!

Malignant Eternal - Tårnet
Dismal Euphony - Soria Moria Slott
Sorhin - I Det Glimrende Mörkrets Djup

 

[J.]

Good calls on the Dawn debut and the Arcane Sun album.

As for some of my choices:

Fullmoon - United Aryan Evil
I'm really surprised this is not mentioned more often.

Golden Dawn - The Art of Dreaming
Symphonic black metal. Not classic, but still worth a look from this member of the now-defunct ABMS

Skyclad - Jonah's Ark
One of my favorites, from when they were still a semi-thrash band.

Hirilorn - Legends of Evil and Eternal Death
I'm always amazed at the guitar work on this album.

 

[Death Aflame]

I second Hirilorn, Dawn's debut (and to a lesser extent their other works) and Arcane Sun.

One that sticks out for me is:

Sacrilegium - Wicher

I have only known of its existence for a few weeks now but it is a fucking great album, worthy to be placed alongside such melodic black classics as FAFTS, Kvist's debut or early Dawn. (props to MalignParadigm for recommending me this album).

 

[Slayed Necros]

Sorhin - I Det Glimrende Mörkrets Djup

Yes! Sorhin is an excellent band. Very underrated.

I second Hirilorn, Dawn's debut (and to a lesser extent their other works) and Arcane Sun.

One that sticks out for me is:

Sacrilegium - Wicher

I have only known of its existence for a few weeks now but it is a fucking great album, worthy to be placed alongside such melodic black classics as FAFTS, Kvist's debut or early Dawn. (props to MalignParadigm for recommending me this album).

Glad it's clicked with you.

 

[Chairman Kaga]

Wintersun - Wintersun

 

[Slayed Necros]

How does Sorhin's second album compare to the first?

It's very similar - probably just as good, I reckon.

 

[challenge_everything]

Wintersun - Wintersun

Hardly overlooked.