So it's been quite a while since my last installment of the album rankings column, so here's a massive one. I am a huge fan of Devin Townsend's work, and I've been keeping up with his output for almost as long as I've considered myself a metalhead. Devin's work not only pushes the boundaries of … Continue reading Devin Townsend Album Rankings
Tag: prog
Single Premiere: “Constable” by Conduit
Today is a day of firsts! Not only is this Burnt Coffee Reviews' first premiere, but this single also comes to us from Sleeping Village Records' first entry in a series of 2-track split releases. Here at Burnt Coffee Inc. we are happy to serve up the second track from that split: "Constable" by Conduit. … Continue reading Single Premiere: “Constable” by Conduit
The Espresso: Waxing Crescent
The Espresso: a quick review of Waxing Crescent's new single "Theogony" https://youtu.be/AjAPTMm-yRU Ok I'll admit, I'm pretty late on this one. I think another *waxing crescent* phase passed between when I was supposed to post this review and now. If you weren't already clued in by the review title or that bad joke, this latest … Continue reading The Espresso: Waxing Crescent
Drainbow – The Tower of Flints Review
Genre tags can be a real crapshoot when writing reviews. For example, simply calling a record stoner rock may do a disservice to any band who isn't just a Kyuss or Sabbath clone. Throwing the prog label around may be an instant "no" for some readers. Subgenres like death metal and black metal have branched … Continue reading Drainbow – The Tower of Flints Review
Egor Lappo – Make the Sun Shine More EP Review
If you've been following us since we first established Burnt Coffee Inc. about a year ago, you may already be familiar with the name Egor Lappo. The man's release schedule is incredibly consistent. His debut album Way Without Light came out in July 2018, followed by his second album Azimuth (which we reviewed) in August … Continue reading Egor Lappo – Make the Sun Shine More EP Review
Elder – Omens Review
Elder are among the pantheon of stoner/doom bands such as Khemmis, Pallbearer, YOB, and Spirit Adrift who've achieved critical acclaim and risen above and beyond the ranks of their subgenre ilk. Where Elder separate themselves further, however, is the loosening of their stoner/doom ties on their latest album Omens. Elder have always been the proggiest … Continue reading Elder – Omens Review