Ensiferum's pretty good, more of an edge than viking metal I've heard in the past. I'll edit this post after I've listened to Battles, but if it's any hint of quality, one of the members is the son of the famous jazz musician Anthony Braxton ;)

EDIT: Battles' album was ok, got my feet tapping. It was certainly interesting, but it wasn't good enough to justify getting more of their work.

I'm very undecided on Merzbow. My brother hates it though :D

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:)

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Bumblefoot-9.11. definately some great songs in it, but sadly, also a few forgetable ones

I've listened to that Battles cd almost 10 times now probably, and it's still up in the air for me. I wanna like it, but for some reason its tough ><

What'd you think of it?

Edit: nm, just saw your post about it 4 above mine, donno how it missed it.

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Drive Like Jehu - Yank Crime

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Polvo - Todays Active Lifestyles

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Downloaded this just now when I realized I only had Swansong

Then I bought this one yesterday because I love it so much and felt like giving them some money, even if is only 80 cents.

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probably most talked about album/band on the site...tell as what you thought

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My third Moz album, not what I was excpecting, but still great stuff.