Whaddya want?!

TechnicLePanther · 09-21-2019, 06:48 PM

This album rules. Anyone who doesn't think this album rules has something very wrong with them. Like normal music taste.

Honestly though some of the stuff in the middle of the album is kind of lame. Schottkey and Hedphelym are the worst offenders and the rest is also a bit too close to meh.

The Batlord · 09-21-2019, 06:50 PM

I think everyone else just doesn't have thread subscriptions, you ****ing nerd.

TechnicLePanther · 09-21-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I think everyone else just doesn't have thread subscriptions, you ****ing nerd.

Yep, I'm a nerd. This is actually me:

Also, dude, this might just be the dumbest combination of avatar and signature I've ever seen. I hope it's on purpose.

The Batlord · 09-21-2019, 07:07 PM

Neapolitan · 09-21-2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TechnicLePanther

I'm reviving it. I wonder if people go back and get rid of all their old thread subscriptions or just leave them. About to find out. Update in a bit.

First time subscriber.
Crystal Castles debut:

TechnicLePanther · 09-22-2019, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Neapolitan

First time subscriber.
Crystal Castles debut:
-big image-

Alright, going on the end of the list. Once I get through all the people who aren't going to be visiting this thread (or any thread for that matter) anymore the turn around will be a lot better.

The Batlord · 09-22-2019, 03:37 PM

Oh wait we can rec albums? It's been so long since we had one of those threads it's gone from cliche back to novelty.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4TyQrj99FzgryolaU1Oe7w

**Marie Monday** · 09-22-2019, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Oh wait we can rec albums? It's been so long since we had one of those threads it's gone from cliche back to novelty.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4TyQrj99FzgryolaU1Oe7w

https://www.musicbanter.com/general-...bitchdork.html

The Batlord · 09-22-2019, 04:04 PM

i got you dawg

TechnicLePanther · 09-24-2019, 05:50 PM

Album: Huono Parturi
Artist: Höyry-kone
Genre: Brutal Prog
Suggested by: grindy
Familiarity: None.

Is grindy even around anymore? Whatever, let's get through this. It's some proggy quasi-metal stuff, not too bad. The interplay of the strings and the guitars can create some awesome texture, and the melodic lines which are often just skirted around are quite nice. I kind of wish the album leaned more into that aspect. The vocals are well performed, but often the rest of the composition seems to tone itself down to allow the vocal line to break through. And whatever this guy is doing is not, in my opinion, as interesting as the instrumental lines.

I like the obvious Finnish cultural flavor to this record, it's a unique sound that we really don't get much of here in the west. A lot of the more transgressive Russian bands have this same folk overtone to them. The feel of the album doesn't stick to one thing too much either, which is nice. A lot of this album reminds me of Mr. Bungle's flip-flopping. One exception to the rule of vocals being uninteresting would be the title track, which has got a lot of very playful lines throughout. That middle section in Kala with the intertwining voices is also one of the most beautiful moments on the album.

I really do wish this album had more beauty to it. Some of the tracks eschew tonality a little too much for my taste. This is an issue I have with a lot of avant-prog. It often just devolves into senseless wankery. Just because you can play any notes you want to doesn't mean you should. Rhythmic complexity is a lot more acceptable. Now that I think of it, some segments also remind me of a less melodically oriented Tool. And also with a bit more variety. Not that Tool is bad, they just get a bit boring if you listen for too long.

And with that I'm drifting away from the point, so I'll conclude by saying that this is a pretty darn good album which I am happy to have been shown, so thanks to grindy wherever he's gotten off to. Now he'll pop in to say he's still here immediately after this post. Let's just say like a 7/10.

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TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	This album rules. Anyone who doesn't think this album rules has something very wrong with them. Like normal music taste. Honestly though some of the stuff in the middle of the album is kind of lame. Schottkey and Hedphelym are the worst offenders and the rest is also a bit too close to meh. __________________ Many have tried to destroy it... but... true evil never dies. It is only... REBORN *SUGGEST ME AN ALBUM* - I'm probably not going to listen to it but I will if you bother me enough. Last edited by TechnicLePanther; 09-21-2019 at 07:41 PM.

09-24-2019, 05:50 PM	#460 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	Album: Huono Parturi Artist: Höyry-kone Genre: Brutal Prog Suggested by: grindy Familiarity: None. Is grindy even around anymore? Whatever, let's get through this. It's some proggy quasi-metal stuff, not too bad. The interplay of the strings and the guitars can create some awesome texture, and the melodic lines which are often just skirted around are quite nice. I kind of wish the album leaned more into that aspect. The vocals are well performed, but often the rest of the composition seems to tone itself down to allow the vocal line to break through. And whatever this guy is doing is not, in my opinion, as interesting as the instrumental lines. I like the obvious Finnish cultural flavor to this record, it's a unique sound that we really don't get much of here in the west. A lot of the more transgressive Russian bands have this same folk overtone to them. The feel of the album doesn't stick to one thing too much either, which is nice. A lot of this album reminds me of Mr. Bungle's flip-flopping. One exception to the rule of vocals being uninteresting would be the title track, which has got a lot of very playful lines throughout. That middle section in Kala with the intertwining voices is also one of the most beautiful moments on the album. I really do wish this album had more beauty to it. Some of the tracks eschew tonality a little too much for my taste. This is an issue I have with a lot of avant-prog. It often just devolves into senseless wankery. Just because you can play any notes you want to doesn't mean you should. Rhythmic complexity is a lot more acceptable. Now that I think of it, some segments also remind me of a less melodically oriented Tool. And also with a bit more variety. Not that Tool is bad, they just get a bit boring if you listen for too long. And with that I'm drifting away from the point, so I'll conclude by saying that this is a pretty darn good album which I am happy to have been shown, so thanks to grindy wherever he's gotten off to. Now he'll pop in to say he's still here immediately after this post. Let's just say like a 7/10. __________________ Many have tried to destroy it... but... true evil never dies. It is only... REBORN *SUGGEST ME AN ALBUM* - I'm probably not going to listen to it but I will if you bother me enough.