Come for the improv, stay for Gator’s fake haikus.
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KEN mode – NULL Review
As a big fan of the direction they took with the closer “No Gentle Art” on Loved (which is also my favourite track on that album), it’s a real treat to see KEN mode continuing writing slow building and slightly lower tempo songs.
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Wolfheart – King of the North Review
Tuomas Saukkonen‘s albums all sound the same. This is both good and not so good depending on the result. At worst it can feel like […]
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Dawnwalker – House of Sand Review
Dawnwalker aren’t trying to show off. Instead, each piece of the puzzle informs the whole of this slow despair-fueled journey into death. Yes, House of Sand is an album of rock songs, but also it’s built of small details and an overwhelming feeling of self inflicted misery. Stare into its windows and be still.
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The Halo Effect – Days of the Lost Review
“Lost Days” might have been a better title for this album as these former members of In Flames, joined by Dark Tranquillity vocalist Mikael Stanne, […]
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Locrian – New Catastrophism Review
On first glance New Catastophism could look like a very one note dredging drone release, but if you descend below the surface you’ll find a beautifully textured album with a lot to discover.
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Imperial Triumphant – Spirit of Ecstasy Review
Read up on one of the Gator’s first ecstatic journeys into Goat-land.
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Defect Designer – Neanderthal Review
What a time to be alive—two great grindcore albums in a week! What a shame that Wormrot will inevitably overshadow Defect Designer’s Neanderthal, as the album is quite good. Don’t miss out!
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Crypts of the Unknown: Bound and Gagged – Fornicate the Gutted
