The Rock Album Survivor Reviews Thread

[JGuy Grungeman]

Spawn?

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by JGuy Grungeman

As I fan of Greek, Egyptian, Indian, and Norse mythology, I'm not completely opposed as long as the content isn't violent or worshipping/praising the devil or any mythological being reminiscent of the devil. Still, I've tried black metal music before, at least music close to it, and I was getting a headache really quickly. I can't even play "unblack metal" (Christian black metal). And I admit I'm not entirely aware of all the content the genre has to offer, and am aware not all black metal albums have that content. Still, it's just to painful for my noggin. Not just black metal, most extreme genres.

But what does that have to do with paganism? Are you just talking about the kind of anti-Christian paganism in black metal? Considering your religious beliefs, I can understand that, but I'm just not clear what kind of paganism you're talking about.

[The Batlord]

The Bible?

[Frownland]

Ding ding ding ding ding

[grindy]

I'm torn between enjoying your squabbles and being annoyed by having to validate a new post every 2 minutes in order for it to continue.

[JGuy Grungeman]

Originally Posted by The Batlord

But what does that have to do with paganism? Are you just talking about the kind of anti-Christian paganism in black metal? Considering your religious beliefs, I can understand that, but I'm just not clear what kind of paganism you're talking about.

Pretty much anti-Christian or anti-God in general. Don't think of me as a paranoid Sunday preacher or anything, though. I really don't like exercizing paranoia. I don't want to get in a religious discussion or anything, though. I normally don't like those since they are usually just heated arguments about beliefs.

All in all, I still won't listen to black metal, even stuff that doesn't fit black metal's conventional "satanism" bill, because I get a splitting headache. I'd say thrash metal and crust punk are about all I can handle. ANd the second Death Note theme.

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by JGuy Grungeman

Pretty much anti-Christian or anti-God in general. Don't think of me as a paranoid Sunday preacher or anything, though. I really don't like exercizing paranoia. I don't want to get in a religious discussion or anything, though. I normally don't like those since they are usually just heated arguments about beliefs.

All in all, I still won't listen to black metal, even stuff that doesn't fit black metal's conventional "satanism" bill, because I get a splitting headache. I'd say thrash metal and crust punk are about all I can handle. ANd the second Death Note theme.

Bathory's first three albums wouldn't appeal to you cause SATAN!!!, but...



That painting on the cover is a depiction of the "Wild Hunt", from Germanic/Norse mythology, which dominated Bathory's later music. I mean, Bathory was anti-Christian, in the sense that they/he (one-man band) believed that Christianity destroyed and supplanted his country's (Sweden's) culture and religion, but the band isn't heavy-handed about it. It's sub-textual, so you can ignore it if you just wanna hear about Vikings and ****.

[JGuy Grungeman]

Originally Posted by The Batlord

Bathory's first three albums wouldn't appeal to you cause SATAN!!!, but...



That painting on the cover is a depiction of the "Wild Hunt", from Germanic/Norse mythology, which dominated Bathory's later music. I mean, Bathory was anti-Christian, in the sense that they/he (one-man band) believed that Christianity destroyed and supplanted his country's (Sweden's) culture and religion, but the band isn't heavy-handed about it. It's sub-textual, so you can ignore it if you just wanna hear about Vikings and ****.

Thanks, but I still can't play it. I mentioned the headaches I get multiple times. I'm sorry the guy feels so strongly about Christianity, though.

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by JGuy Grungeman

Thanks, but I still can't play it. I mentioned the headaches I get multiple times. I'm sorry the guy feels so strongly about Christianity, though.

Not gonna lie about the fact that I'm trying to push one of my fav bands, but Bathory's later music wasn't even extreme metal. This doesn't even have mildly distorted vocals or aggressive guitars. It seriously has absolutely nothing to do with black metal, or even thrash. It's just epic with a bitchin' riff, like a Viking longship riding up and crashing down upon the swells of a heavy sea. Don't even care if I'm annoying, cause Bathory is awesome.

[JGuy Grungeman]

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits



Style: Experimental Rock
Release: 1985
Length: 52 minutes.
Round: Blues Rock

I was never an experimental rock guy, let alone a Tom Waits guy. I'm into blues, but I don't think this album reaches the same blues vibe as other greats like Are You Experienced or Exile on Main Street or Led Zeppelin I. Still, I found it to be perfect as an experimental album. The conventional structures are relatable and familiar, while the sounds themselves are unconventional and highly experimented on. Neither get in the way of each other, creating an equilibrium. All I have to say.

Rating: 100. But gonna vote it off quickly because I feel Led Zeppelin I, Are You Experienced, Disraeli Gears, and Exile are far more deserving of the number one position.