I think many reviewers (myself included) fall prey to the notion that new music has to be innovative in some fashion in order to be worthy of high praise. Not all things that are innovative are inherently good, and not all good things are necessarily innovative. This is just an elaborate way of saying that … Continue reading Spelljammer – Abyssal Trip Review
There are two ways the term “heavy” can be used to describe music: form and content. Heaviness in form is something very familiar to this blog, given the amount of metal this blog covers. But today we will be examining heaviness in content, in the form of Julien Baker’s stunning new album Little Oblivions. This … Continue reading Julien Baker – Little Oblivions Review
In their latest release Gatecreeper proved for once and for all that quality does not in fact equal quantity. In just under 18 minutes the Arizona death metal outfit manages to unleash some of the best hardcore-tinged death metal around. Sporting a track lineup with only one song over 1:30, An Unexpected Reality scorches through … Continue reading Gatecreeper – An Unexpected Reality EP Review
It seems not too long ago I reviewed Bitch Falcon's debut album, something that could be best described as "dream-grunge." Well now I'm back with another debut review for an album that's being described as "grungrgaze". It's a fairly different sound from Bitch Falcon, but I'm happy to report that Comatose's debut album A Way … Continue reading Comatose – A Way Back Review
Cyttorak / Revered and Reviled Above All Others Split EP Review Revered and reviewed above all others, Sleeping Village Records is BACK with their second split. This time the Villagers are riled up with their heaviest release yet - a split between Cyttorak and Revered and Reviled Above All Others (RRAAO). Both bands are coming … Continue reading Cyttorak / Revered and Reviled Above All Others Split EP Review
Normally I start these reviews off with some witty paragraph before introducing the album in question. However, when going through the promo materials for this one, I was struck by a quote from the artist himself that does this new album far more justice than I ever could. When asked about the new record Songs … Continue reading Jason Bieler and the Baron von Bielski Orchestra – Songs For The Apocalypse Review
My first review of 2021! I wanted to take it easy and do a quick one, so when I saw something in my inbox that was two tracks long and recommended for Mastodon die-hards like me, I thought it would be perfect to start with. That something was Sumeru's upcoming EP Blood Ordinance. So was … Continue reading Sumeru – Blood Ordinance EP Review
Ah, 2005. The United States was knee-deep in its war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, Deuce Bigalow ravaged Europe, and I was unleashing unforetold damage to my mental-wellbeing by playing some fucked up game on AddictingGames in computer class. Serving as a backdrop to this wonderful era of history was the critically eye-rolled Crazy Hits by none other than ringtone sensation Crazy Frog himself.
In hindsight, I wish I had more time to review everything I wanted to in 2020. Alas, there are not enough hours in the day, and I have many review drafts that are incomplete. That said, I did want to get one final 2020 album reviewed before the year comes to a close. So I … Continue reading Ritual Earth – MMXX Review
So it looks like November 20th is the last big release day of 2020. While everyone's hard at work on their album of the year lists, there are a few notable releases still on their way for your consideration. For example, that Killer Be Killed album seems like it'll be really good, and it's always … Continue reading Unverkalt – L’Origine du Monde Review
