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Blank. 05-11-2017 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor (Post 1834282)
Such an overrated band

It's like just a smudge better than your average Dad Rock don't give them 9/10 on anything

No... just... just no...

@tim

I'm surprised by the high rating for lullaby. It's probably their worst work. That or Era vulgaris. You heard Like Clockwork?

The Identity Matrix 05-11-2017 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1blankmind (Post 1834285)
No... just... just no...

@tim

I'm surprised by the high rating for lullaby. It's probably their worst work. That or Era vulgaris. You heard Like Clockwork?

I have heard everything by this band. I haven't listened to the rest of their discography this year. Which is why they won't be posted until later. In all honesty Lullabies used to be my favorite for a while. Era Vulgaris is probably their worst. Like Clockwork was great, but it didn't feel anything like the level that their first four records hit. But I understand why people dislike Era, and Lullabies.

EDIT: Elphenor I disagree with your opinion. Also I discount it entirely if you won't bother to dive deep into the discography. You should at least try everything before throwing them by the wayside.

Blank. 05-11-2017 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Identity Matrix (Post 1834286)
I have heard everything by this band. I haven't listened to the rest of their discography this year. Which is why they won't be posted until later. In all honesty Lullabies used to be my favorite for a while. Era Vulgaris is probably their worst. Like Clockwork was great, but it didn't feel anything like the level that their first four records hit. But I understand why people dislike Era, and Lullabies.

Don't get me wrong. I love everything they've done. Their first three albums were just amazing though. I felt like Clockwork was the best album they had done since Deaf.

The Identity Matrix 05-11-2017 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1blankmind (Post 1834287)
Don't get me wrong. I love everything they've done. Their first three albums were just amazing though. I felt like Clockwork was the best album they had done since Deaf.

I would probably agree with you. I think I have Lullabies and Songs for the Deaf tied because they keep switching when I try to rank them.

The Batlord 05-11-2017 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor (Post 1834284)
I've heard that one and then the one they released like 3 years ago I can't even recall and I saw them live too

Not very memorable music, I mean it could be way worse, but just listen to Kyuss at the least

Kyuss heavy as ****, brosef.



The Identity Matrix 05-11-2017 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1834289)
Kyuss heavy as ****, brosef.



Already posted them in this log... I love Kyuss just as much as the next guy.

The Identity Matrix 05-11-2017 07:21 PM

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Artist: Red

Country of Origin: United States

Album Title: Innocence & Instinct

Genre: Alternative Rock (Post Grunge) "Visibly Cringes"

Year of Release: 2008

Track Listing:

Fight Inside: 5/10
Death of Me: 5/10
Mystery of You: 5/10
Start Again: 5/10
Never Be the Same: 5/10
Confession (What's Inside My Head): 4/10
Shadows: 5/10
Ordinary World (Duran Duran Cover): 4/10
Forever: 5/10
Take It All Away: 5/10

Final Score: 4.8/10

Pros:
Not as bad as I expected, some moments where I kind of like it

Cons:
Bland, boring, slow, a ******* Duran Duran Cover

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4sruD6fFajEm7CWetpxQd9

The Identity Matrix 05-11-2017 07:24 PM

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Artist: Red Fang

Country of Origin: United States

Album Title: Only Ghosts

Genre: Alternative Rock (Stoner)

Year of Release: 2008

Track Listing:

Flies: 7/10
Cut it Short: 8/10
Flames: 7/10
No Air: 7/10
Shadows: 8/10
Not For You: 8/10
The Smell of the Sound: 8/10
The Deep: 9/10
I Am a Ghost: 7/10
Living in Lye: 8/10
Dumb Guy (Bonus Track): 7/10
One Hit Two Hit (Bonus Track): 7/10

Final Score: 7.7/10

Pros:
Big dumb fun, some really good sounding guitar work

Cons:
Some pretty bad lyrics, vocals are hit or miss

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7s56s2rj9VHKnZm0xK470N

The Identity Matrix 05-11-2017 07:27 PM

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Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Country of Origin: United States

Album Title: The Getaway

Genre: Alternative Rock (Funk)

Year of Release: 2016

Track Listing:

The Getaway: 7/10
Dark Necessities: 8/10
We Turn Red: 7/10
The Longest Wave: 8/10
Goodbye Angels: 8/10
Sick Love: 8/10
Go Robot: 7/10
Feasting on the Flowers: 7/10
Detroit: 7/10
This Ticonderoga: 5/10
Encore: 7/10
The Hunter: 6/10
Dreams of a Samurai: 9/10

Final Score: 7.2/10

Pros:
Well produced, decent vocals, some fun and catchy tracks layered throughout.

Cons:
Kind of generic at points.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/43otFXrY0bgaq5fB3GrZj6

The Identity Matrix 05-11-2017 07:31 PM

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Artist: Rings of Saturn

Country of Origin: United States

Album Title: Lugal Ki En

Genre: Deathcore (Technical)

Year of Release: 2014

Track Listing:

Senseless Massacre: 7/10
Desolate Paradise: 7/10
Lalassu Xul: 7/10
Infused: 5/10
Natural Selection: 6/10
Beckon: 6/10
Godless Times: 7/10
Unsympathetic Intellect: 8/10
Eviscerate: 9/10
The Heavens Have Fallen: 8/10

Final Score: 7.2/10

Pros:
Interesting concept, technical prowess, Killer vocal delivery

Cons:
Can be over the top, pretty weak in the middle

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/3OTigcbvVUXeI7SZGTFb9y


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