A Backward Glance on a Travel Road is still one of the best albums I've ever heard, and almost nobody has heard it. Gonna listen to this for sure.

Album Rating: 3.7

Enjoyed hearing AMT again, but still not sure if I fully embrace it. Definitely solid and an interesting interpretation of djent-like shenanigans.

Album Rating: 3.8 | Sound Off

--A Backward Glance on a Travel Road is still one of the best albums I've ever heard, and almost nobody has heard it. Gonna listen to this for sure. --

I just bought it. I haven't heard it yet, but I'll get back to you.



--Enjoyed hearing AMT again, but still not sure if I fully embrace it. Definitely solid and an interesting interpretation of djent-like shenanigans.--

For me personally, AMT is near the bottom of their discography. Shores is their best, followed by this one. Distant Dark Source is up there, too.

Album Rating: 3.5

every time i see this band name i cringe, but then i remember they are a good band. will check this.

Album Rating: 3.7

Hmm interesting! Still plan on giving this one a go regardless, craving some good metal this year.

I haven't been truly invested in this band since Abstract Shores but I look forward to diving into this soon

Album Rating: 3.8 | Sound Off

I hadn't really listened to them in a while, but this reignited my interest and I've gone through their entire discography a few times in the last few months.

Are you going to do a ranked list? They've had an interesting progression to say the least. They've really carved out their own niche in the post-metal space, that's for sure. If you're interested in more weird French post-metal stuff, you should check out this

https://naive.bandcamp.com/track/transoceanic

"every time i see this band name i cringe, but then i remember they are a good band. will check this."

Yeah, I saw this on the weekly releases post and instantly dismissed it. Terrible band name. But looks like I should have a flick through their discog.

Album Rating: 3.5

Interesting review. Haven't checked this band yet but I think I should, and therefore will!

Album Rating: 3.8 | Sound Off

@artiswar - My personal order is: Shores of the Abstract Line > Sheol > A Distant (Dark) Source > Acid Mist Tomorrow > Alba - Les Hombres Errantes > Des Deux l'une Est l'autre



This band is definitely worth checking out. Don't let the stylized spelling dissuade you. This isn't some nu-metal band. This is my second favorite release, so it's not a bad place to start. At least try "Lava From the Sky" for a taste.



Lava From the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiOSJdQ-0ws

Album Rating: 3.7

Alright, givin' this a shot.

Album Rating: 3.8 | Sound Off

You're a trooper ;)

Album Rating: 3.7

"Bone Dust" gives some late-career Ocean vibes, these are good vibes to have.





lol and they're on Pelagic Records, imagine that

Album Rating: 3.7

Feel kinda the same about this as Acid Mist; they've got a cool sound, but I never feel as though they push it far enough to where it could go. Appreciate the more melodic lean to this as opposed to djent. Enjoyable overall.

Album Rating: 4.5

was Acid Mist djent-y? I dont remember that at all but its been a while since I listened. its the only album of theirs I really listened to and this harkens back to it a bunch so I'm content

Album Rating: 3.8 | Sound Off

None of their albums are the tunnel vision djent of Meshuggah, Periphery, or similar bands... but it's definitely a prominent element. Less so with each release, though.



--but I never feel as though they push it far enough to where it could go.--



I agree with that. Despite the progression from album to album, they do sound like they've found a comfort zone they're unwilling to expand, let alone abandon. Fortunately, I appreciate this comfort zone. Ha ha.

Album Rating: 3.7

Oh for sure, it's a solid comfort zone to have, but I feel like they tease me with this heavily atmospheric prog-rock side that they could dedicate much more time to. It doesn't gel as well as it could with their more Ocean-like tendencies, whereas I feel The Ocean threaded the needle on Phanerozoic II.

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I'm not all that familiar with The Ocean. I've heard them before and I know I've checked out albums as they've been released, but they never stay on my radar for some reason. I'll re-check Phanerozoic II.

Album Rating: 3.7

Think you'd enjoy them a lot, their discography is pretty varied. Their recent string of albums have leaned much more into pure atmospheric post-metal, with Part II going the furthest in that direction thus far (as well as some electronic and ambient stuff).