Yeah. I'm trying to listen to the whole thing now, to give the album as a whole a chance, but I'm struggling to not put something else on.
The best albums of 2008 thread
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Yeah. I'm trying to listen to the whole thing now, to give the album as a whole a chance, but I'm struggling to not put something else on.
Demilich
Remember
Wtf? I think it's a grand album!
Just spoke to Mr. Gold last night and reconciled any differences we may have had between us in the past
I'm glad.
Just spoke to Mr. Gold last night and reconciled any differences we may have had between us in the past
I'm glad.
circus_brimstone
Forest: Sold Out
Most songs automatically clicked for me. There are a few on there that I could never, and still can't, get into. Overall, though, I think it's a really good album. Not sure where I'd rank it in the WoY discography....
Demilich
Remember
well,
Against the Seasons >>>>>>>>> Deepest Roots >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pursuit of the Sun
edit: quality varies inversely with length of title
Against the Seasons >>>>>>>>> Deepest Roots >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pursuit of the Sun
edit: quality varies inversely with length of title
Not really when you realize that the full title for the demo is actually "Against the Seasons: Cold Winter Songs from the Dead Summer Heat"
Demilich
Remember
Draconian
Aegir
Det Som Engang Var
Viking Bastard
Definitely a grower. I hated it at first. It doesn't really get good for me until track three. Just make sure you have the image of the album cover in your head when you listen to it.
David Gold
Son of the Darkest Blues
WOODS OF YPRES - "Woods 3" is the #1 Top Seller at The End Records, two weeks in a row!!! Thanks to everyone who helped us achieve this!
For those interested in helping us keep this momentum going who DON'T yet have a 'real' copy of W3, here's the direct link to order: http://www.theomegaorder.com/s.nl/it.A/id.18694/.f
Thanks to anyone who supports what we're doing!
DG - \w/
For those interested in helping us keep this momentum going who DON'T yet have a 'real' copy of W3, here's the direct link to order: http://www.theomegaorder.com/s.nl/it.A/id.18694/.f
Thanks to anyone who supports what we're doing!
DG - \w/
swizzlenuts
i'm sciencing as fast as i can
Krilons Resa
Jerry's married?!
Honestly, I think this year is going to be huge. This Mars Volta album is fucking IMMENSE. Then we have the Orodruin 10", Manilla Road, Fall of The Idols, possibly WHW, and others I cant even remember right now...wtf.
Krilons Resa
Jerry's married?!
So far, this is what I like (in alphabetical order):
Ayreon - 01011001
Not as good as The Human Equation, and it took a couple spins to sink in, but I like it now. It's not top 10 material, but it's a buy.
Biomechanical - Cannibalised
Once I got past the muddy production, I learned to love the insanity on display here. It's just as over-the-top and bombastic as their previous outings, which I liked. It won't win you over if you didn't like Empire of the Worlds, but if you did, here's another helping of pretty much the same.
Enemy of the Sun - Shadows
Better than the last 2 Grip Inc. discs, but not as good as the first 2. Worth buying, IMO. I'm sure others will disagree.
The Mars Volta - The Bedlamn in Goliath
Took a couple spins to sink in. I now love it. I doubt they'll ever top De-Loused, but this is better than Frances the Mute and probably a tie with Amputechture.
Meshuggah - Obzen
They mix their sound from Nothing with their sound from Chaosphere. It works for me. Better than Catch 33 and I, but not as good as Nothing.
Sculptured - Embodiment
Wow, totally not what I was expecting. The horns are gone. They're replaced with prog keyboards. And they finally got a decent drummer behind the kit. He might be a bit over the top for most Sculptured fans, but I like it. Once I got past the change in direction, it grew on me very quickly. This is my #1 for the year right now. Just great stuff. But, what's with the lyrics? Bodies without organs? WTF?
To-Mera - Delusions
Prog metal that doesn't forget to include the prog (i.e. complexity, which is what prog is supposed to mean). Julie's vocals are as great as always. They added some horns to the mix in a few places. I like it a lot.
So, it's shaping up to be a pretty good year so far. I don't ever recall liking this many releases this early in the year.
Ayreon - 01011001
Not as good as The Human Equation, and it took a couple spins to sink in, but I like it now. It's not top 10 material, but it's a buy.
Biomechanical - Cannibalised
Once I got past the muddy production, I learned to love the insanity on display here. It's just as over-the-top and bombastic as their previous outings, which I liked. It won't win you over if you didn't like Empire of the Worlds, but if you did, here's another helping of pretty much the same.
Enemy of the Sun - Shadows
Better than the last 2 Grip Inc. discs, but not as good as the first 2. Worth buying, IMO. I'm sure others will disagree.
The Mars Volta - The Bedlamn in Goliath
Took a couple spins to sink in. I now love it. I doubt they'll ever top De-Loused, but this is better than Frances the Mute and probably a tie with Amputechture.
Meshuggah - Obzen
They mix their sound from Nothing with their sound from Chaosphere. It works for me. Better than Catch 33 and I, but not as good as Nothing.
Sculptured - Embodiment
Wow, totally not what I was expecting. The horns are gone. They're replaced with prog keyboards. And they finally got a decent drummer behind the kit. He might be a bit over the top for most Sculptured fans, but I like it. Once I got past the change in direction, it grew on me very quickly. This is my #1 for the year right now. Just great stuff. But, what's with the lyrics? Bodies without organs? WTF?
To-Mera - Delusions
Prog metal that doesn't forget to include the prog (i.e. complexity, which is what prog is supposed to mean). Julie's vocals are as great as always. They added some horns to the mix in a few places. I like it a lot.
So, it's shaping up to be a pretty good year so far. I don't ever recall liking this many releases this early in the year.
Krilons Resa
Jerry's married?!
I heard the upcoming forefather. another solid release, pretty much what you'd expect from them.
Krilons Resa
Jerry's married?!
Okay - slated for the year so far, off the top of my head:
Revelation (awesome)
The Mars Volta (awesome)
Apostle of Solitude
Orodruin
The Gates of Slumber
Airged L'amh
Valkyrie
Heathendom
Bigelf
Dantesco
Manilla Road
Argus
Fall of the Idols
Zero Hour
The Evpatoria Report
...and Im sure there is more that I am forgetting as well as the releases that come out of thin air.
THE GREAT 2008
Revelation (awesome)
The Mars Volta (awesome)
Apostle of Solitude
Orodruin
The Gates of Slumber
Airged L'amh
Valkyrie
Heathendom
Bigelf
Dantesco
Manilla Road
Argus
Fall of the Idols
Zero Hour
The Evpatoria Report
...and Im sure there is more that I am forgetting as well as the releases that come out of thin air.
THE GREAT 2008
NAD
What A Horrible Night To Have A Curse
I downloaded the new Meshuggah but have not listened because I'm waiting for the release date. Good to hear others like it so far, but I've never been disappointed by them.
Kayo Dot and Silver Mt. Zion albums upcoming, very much looking forward to those. I already know the SMZ will rule face because I heard all the songs live at least a year ago, and holy living fuck, they were absolutely incredible. One Million Died to Make This Sound is fucking haunting.
The new Mars Volta didn't do much for me, but I hated Amputechture.
Kayo Dot and Silver Mt. Zion albums upcoming, very much looking forward to those. I already know the SMZ will rule face because I heard all the songs live at least a year ago, and holy living fuck, they were absolutely incredible. One Million Died to Make This Sound is fucking haunting.
The new Mars Volta didn't do much for me, but I hated Amputechture.
