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Key · 11-07-2016, 10:06 AM

Quick Ranks Pt. 2

Time for the next part in this mini series of quick album ranks.

Storm Corrosion - Storm Corrosion (2012)

Rating 5/5: If you've not heard me talk about Storm Corrosion at this forum, you must be living under a rock. I mentioned a track from this album during this month already, so I feel it's only natural to write about the album briefly. This album is perfect in every single way. Back when it was announced that we'd get a Opeth/Porcupine Tree hybrid, I honestly wasn't exactly sure what to expect. Was it going to be heavy like Opeth? Was it going to be proggy like Porcupine Tree? Neither. We were given such a beautifully orchestrated experience that can only be described as perfection. Even if this is the only album that Mikael and Steven do together, it's certainly the best thing music wise to come in quite some time, at least that's how it was back in 2012. It still holds up today with every track being such a beautiful experience that it's tough not to listen to the whole thing in one sitting, which I've done several times. If you've put this album off even today, I strongly urge you to listen to it and experience the beauty that this album has to offer. It's nothing you've heard before from either artist, but it's seriously something so special.

Blackfield - Blackfield II (2007)

Rating 4/5: When it comes to Blackfield, there's really no better album in their discog when their debut album exists. But of course Blackfield II deserves a mention here for a variety of reasons. While I was getting into Blackfield, both this album and their debut were constant listens and this one quickly became a go to whenever I needed that style of music. The reason I mention this album is because the song "Epidemic" was one of the first tracks I ever learned to play by ear. It's such a fun song to play, and relatively easy in comparison to other things I've attempted to teach myself to play. Still, all in all it's a fun album with some great tracks. I wouldn't feel good giving it a lower rating than a 4/5, but it's nowhere near perfect. It's great, in fact it's pretty amazing, but it doesn't touch their debut.

11-07-2016, 10:06 AM	#108 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Quick Ranks Pt. 2 Time for the next part in this mini series of quick album ranks. Storm Corrosion - Storm Corrosion (2012) Rating 5/5: If you've not heard me talk about Storm Corrosion at this forum, you must be living under a rock. I mentioned a track from this album during this month already, so I feel it's only natural to write about the album briefly. This album is perfect in every single way. Back when it was announced that we'd get a Opeth/Porcupine Tree hybrid, I honestly wasn't exactly sure what to expect. Was it going to be heavy like Opeth? Was it going to be proggy like Porcupine Tree? Neither. We were given such a beautifully orchestrated experience that can only be described as perfection. Even if this is the only album that Mikael and Steven do together, it's certainly the best thing music wise to come in quite some time, at least that's how it was back in 2012. It still holds up today with every track being such a beautiful experience that it's tough not to listen to the whole thing in one sitting, which I've done several times. If you've put this album off even today, I strongly urge you to listen to it and experience the beauty that this album has to offer. It's nothing you've heard before from either artist, but it's seriously something so special. Blackfield - Blackfield II (2007) Rating 4/5: When it comes to Blackfield, there's really no better album in their discog when their debut album exists. But of course Blackfield II deserves a mention here for a variety of reasons. While I was getting into Blackfield, both this album and their debut were constant listens and this one quickly became a go to whenever I needed that style of music. The reason I mention this album is because the song "Epidemic" was one of the first tracks I ever learned to play by ear. It's such a fun song to play, and relatively easy in comparison to other things I've attempted to teach myself to play. Still, all in all it's a fun album with some great tracks. I wouldn't feel good giving it a lower rating than a 4/5, but it's nowhere near perfect. It's great, in fact it's pretty amazing, but it doesn't touch their debut. Last edited by Key; 11-07-2016 at 10:23 AM.