|
Emeritus
Reviews 172
Approval 98%
Soundoffs 200
News Articles 34
Band Edits + Tags 478
Album Edits 1,057
Album Ratings 5935
Objectivity 86%
Last Active 01-01-70 12:00 am
Joined 01-01-70
Review Comments 21,030
| Build-an-Album II, R10(P2): We're Gloom'd
We are approaching the end of Survivor-lite! Wow wow wow. | | 1 |  | Preoccupations
Preoccupations
Back again, eh? AND THERE ARE STILL SEVERAL SHIELDS TO COLLECT. That’s a reference no one will get, but I still made it, so take that.
Anyways, let’s reconvene and recap! This past round, the genre was POST-PUNK, the theme was NO HOPE, and contestants were required to submit albums with 11 tracks. Instead of a cap or floor on overall length, competitors had song duration limits, with each song needing to be below 5 minutes long. The “dumb rule” for the round necessitated that only tracks from the year 2000 to the present could be used—old-school classics were forbidden. How did the field respond to such demands? Let us discover… now! | | 2 |  | Black Marble
It's Immaterial
Sinternet's album: Though it started off as a vibe-centric album, Sint’s submission began to transform into something much harsher. The flow of the album was admirable, allowing the opening salvo of sad, restrained instrumentals to bleed into fierce tracks such as track 7 and track 9. The finale in particular was an absolute ripper, and its despairing lyrics were a perfect pairing for the violence laid out by the static-laden guitars. On the whole, it was a wonderfully violent experience that proceeded seamlessly, hitting multiple highlights throughout the runtime. | | 3 |  | Shame (UK)
Songs of Praise
tyman's album: Some very nice, standard post-punk! Much like many other records submitted, this bounced back and forth between darker tunes (track 3 and 4 namely, who complement each other amazingly) and more straightforward rockers. I just found the peaks here less impressive than competitors, although it did land hits in moments such as track 10’s entertaining climax—with horns! The introductory few tracks were a great showcase of build-ups as well and bumpin’ bass performances. Overall, quite satisfying! It just occasionally became too ‘great’ rather than a level above. | | 4 |  | No Devotion
No Oblivion
Steak's album: This had a lot of high-energy numbers while also balancing more moody ventures. That transition occurred around the halfway portion of the record, with the final three tracks relying on softer textures and atmosphere. It was an entertaining blend of styles and kept the darkness varied and intriguing, such as the dreamy soundscapes of the opening tune and the bleak, sarcastic lyricism of track 3. It was a quintessential post-punk album while making an effort to go above the standard, often dealing out highlights to make it a consistently thrilling listening experience. It was one of the more memorable albums this round, which helped to boost its value! | | 5 |  | LICE
WASTELAND: What Ails Our People Is Clear
Johnny's album: Of the albums submitted this round, none matched the aggression Johnny’s was capable of. For the front half of the record, every song was a quick shot of adrenaline to the skull, ranging from the iconic bassline of track 5 to the absolute bedlam of track 2. It was scratchy, angsty, anxious, and full to the brim with strong instrumentals that meshed amicably together. As the album entered its second half, tracks began to embody a more reserved nature, adopting more atmospheric tones. This culminated in a surprisingly emotional finale, combining a strong vocal performance with despairing lyrics to wrap up the whole package. It was an awesome demonstration of what post-punk can do, both in terms of its brutality and restraint. Epic! | | 6 |  | Preoccupations
New Material
Sloth's album: Solid post-punk abound in this album. It featured some memorable songs for sure, such as the claustrophobic opener and the delightful apathy of track 3—a wonderful contrast to the dark lyrics and strong instrumentals. Everything else was at an enjoyable level of quality, if mostly unimpressive. It just felt like the post-punk aesthetic without much depth to it; it took the clichés, did them well, and aspired for not much else. I felt like I heard track 5 several times throughout the album in one form or another, from the guitar tuning and tone to the vocal delivery and production. Can’t say it was bad at all, just great! Hoped for more though. | | 7 |  | Protomartyr
Consolation
bg's album: This was an excellent album and at times hit a high point that was pretty enjoyable! I can't deny that. However, with rules becoming more and more strict, track 1 stuck out like a very sore, diseased, dying thumb. An unfortunate misstep that can't be ignored... | | 8 |  | Black Eyes
Black Eyes
Phero's album: This was perhaps the most atmospheric customer to encounter this round. Much of the record focused its strengths on creating hazy, opaque soundscapes that gentle timbres colored, creating a vast space for an atmosphere to linger inside. Tracks such as track 7 were brilliant examples of this, with the vocals supplying an awesome punch to amplify the dark mood. Fellow tunes like track 4 brilliantly composed delicate passages that gently guided the listener through wistful lands. The lack of true post-punk rockers really wasn’t a hindrance; the consistency and flow here was on-point and adequately portrayed the darkness the genre can possess. Nicely done fo sho. | | 9 | | Preoccupations
Preoccupations
And off into the distance goes post-punk. Could’ve been worse! In fact, I quite liked it. Huh. Let’s tie a bow on this round and forge onward to the ultimate results. Who placed where?
FIRST PLACE: Johnny
SECOND PLACE: Sinternet
THIRD PLACE: Steak
That’s how it ended up. Now, how did it factor into the team battle? Who was able to get the upper hand? Off to count points we gooo! | | 10 |  | Black Peaks
All That Divides
The amount of players still alive in the game is dwindling fast! Only a few will be left, and then one more round of Survivor-lite, and then the final showdown in the top 5! Ridiculous to see how far this competition has gone. Whew. Anyways, the concern right now… who conquered post-punk??
SUSPENSE
MAXIMUM SUSPENSE
And the winner goes to…
ERECT BUSINESS! Victory has been secured!
This places FIASCO SHAMPIONS are again on the elimination clock. Time for someone to walk the plank. Discuss amongst yourselves and figure out next steps. Meanwhile, we move to the next genre! | | 11 |  | Macho Man Randy Savage
Be A Man
Post-punk is now officially post-done. I think it was fun, or at least alright. Not too much to complain about, and LORDY are there worse options out there in the genre pool. It’d take some good fortune to avoid any pitfalls—for me, that is, since this is more about me than it is about y’all. That is, as they say, how the crumbles cookie. Something like that. Enough with building anticipation! It’s time to pull back the curtain on the wheel, give it a spin, and see the outcome. | | 12 |  | Forest Stream
Tears of Mortal Solitude
One big ol’ spin of the wheel of fate again, and it looks like we are gonna end up with DOOM METAL. Oh boy. That means titanic, slow, dirty riffs that are vying to drag down the unaware listener. That sounds pretty thrilling! And considering that the competition is nearing its end, I expect to hear that kind of excitement. Time to bring your A-game and nothing less! | | 13 | | Macho Man Randy Savage
Be A Man
Your theme to keep in mind shall be MAXIMUM EPICNESS. Doom metal has the ability to create towering soundscapes, constructing absolute mountains of sound. Success in this round will be based around how huge and imposing the songs you use are. They could be triumphant or absolutely, totally depressing; the ultimate goal remains the same either way. Give the biggest, loudest, most epic riffs possible.
The album you create must make it to the hour mark. That’s right, the big 60 minute finish line! Doom metal is generally loaded with long songs, so this shouldn’t be too much of a struggle. Seven (7) tracks shall be the requirement, because it is the requirement. Load up on the extravagance to your heart’s content. An additional consideration: when making your record, it must feature a CENTERPIECE, a crown jewel of length and bombast. Whatever your longest track is, it must be placed directly in the middle of your submitted record. | | 14 | | Macho Man Randy Savage
Be A Man
As I’m sure many of you are aware of by now, we live in a Society. With a capital ‘S,’ mind. It’s a big, global melting pot we’ve got going on here through the internet. I think it’s important that such a beautiful mish-mash gets proper respect. With that in mind, your “dumb rule” is about worldliness: four different countries must be represented in the record you submit. Those countries can be any you choose! Maybe even the Principality of Sealand has a doom album kicking around somewhere. | | 15 | | Forest Stream
Tears of Mortal Solitude
SUMMARY
Genre = Doom Metal
Theme = Maximum Epicness
Requirement = 7 tracks; at least 1 hr. long; longest track in the middle
“dumb rule”: four different countries must be represented
“point of no return” = no repeat songs; can only use an artist once for your album
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 16 | | 16 | | Black Peaks
All That Divides
The stars have aligned such that bg has been escorted out of the building. Sad scenes... the game now continues, with the drama reaching its peak! | | 17 |  | Europe
The Final Countdown
REMAINING PLAYERS:
Steak | Johnny | Sint | Sloth | Phero | Tyman | | 18 |  | Big Bear
Doin Thangs
ERECT BUSINESS
Steak
Sinternet
Tyman
Sloth | | 19 |  | Ada Rook
UGLY DEATH NO REDEMPTION ANGEL CURSE I LOVE YOU
WALL-TO-WALL FIASCO SHAMPIONS
Johnny
Phero
Due to the diminishing player numbers and therefore less chances to score points, a +8 handicap has been added to FIASCO SHAMPIONS to assist with balancing. | | 20 |  | Secret Band
Secret Band
ITEM 1:
Clue 1: Reverse-Drogo
Clue 2: Myers doesn't want you near it.
Clue 3: The calling card for Kirk Cousins and co. | | 21 |  | Secret Band
LP2
ITEM 2:
Clue 1: Loic on a bad day.
Clue 2: Emotionally troubled waters.
Clue 3: One of five phases. | | 22 |  | Fvneral Fvkk
Carnal Confessions
Tyman's album:
1. Fvneral Fvkk - Alone with the Cross 🇩🇪
2. Helevorn - A Sail to Sanity 🇪🇸
3. Krux - Black Room 🇸🇪
4. Dream Unending - Ecstatic Reign 🇺🇸 / 🇨🇦
5. Evadne - Black Womb of Light 🇪🇸
6. Evoken - The Fear After 🇺🇸
7. Doom:vs - The Slow Ascent 🇸🇪
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3T3Frv64eNQenxwFAIiq6W?si=1b44372f76e546b7 | | 23 |  | Ereb Altor
By Honour
Sinternet's Album:
1. Ereb Altor - By Honour (Sweden)
2. Candlemass - Demon's Gate (Sweden)
3. Evoken - Antithesis of light (USA)
4. Esoteric - Circle (UK)
5. Thorr's Hammer - Norge (USA)
6. Disembowelment - Your Prophetic Throne of Ivory (Australia)
7. Dragged Into Sunlight - Volcanic Birth (UK)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wp3xnzsHzqqmFlPv230K2?si=6c50ba71a6684403 | | 24 |  | My Dying Bride
The Angel and the Dark River
Phero's album:
1. My Dying Bride - The Cry of Mankind (UK)
2. Electric Wizard - Dopethrone (UK)
3. Boris - Kuruimizu (Japan)
4. Bell Witch - Mirror Reaper (As Above) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knoa23mppNI 00:00 - 48:13]
5. Kyuss - Demon Cleaner (USA)
6. Disembowelment - Cerulean Transcience of All My Imagined Shores (Australia)
7. Hell - Mourn (USA)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CWSVksoWkTTzxWmimtnG3?si=b5808336a1ab490d | | 25 |  | Candlemass
Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Steak's album:
1. Candlemass - A Sorceror's Pledge (Sweden)
2. Electric Wizard - Funeralopolis (UK)
3. My Dying Bride - Edenbeast (UK)
4. Evoken - Accursed Premonition (USA)
5. Ahab - Old Thunder (German)
6. Khemmis - Three Gates (USA)
7. Crypt Sermon - Christ Is Dead (USA)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7r036X9LiXnIAPeDuYgApN | | 26 |  | Procession (CL)
To Reap Heavens Apart
Sloth's album:
1. Procession - To Reap Heavens Apart 🇨🇱
2. King Goat - Rapture 🇬🇧
3. Pallbearer - The Ghost I Used To Be 🇺🇲
4. Horsehunter - Stoned to Death 🇦🇺
5. Khemmis - The Bereaved 🇺🇲
6. Gods Tower - Reign of Silence 🇧🇾
7. While Heaven Wept - The Furthest Shore 🇺🇲
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LrRX9LaUClIEApUd2HmBp?si=d00598071ebb4ebd | | 27 |  | The Gathering
Nighttime Birds
Johnny's album:
1. The Gathering - On Most Surfaces (Dutch)
2. Tiamat - Whatever That Hurts (Swedish)
3. Katatonia - Soil's Song (Swedish)
4. ** Bloody Panda - Miserere** (US/Japanese)
5. Boris - Absolutego (Japanese)
6. My Dying Bride - The Raven and the Rose (British)
7. Kayo Dot - The Antique (US) | |
MarsKid
11.09.22 | GLOOM'D | Sinternet
11.09.22 | doomed to never come 1st haha, glad you enjoyed though, doom metal is gonna be a toughie | Sinternet
11.09.22 | dibsing these for now
candlemass - demon's gate
evoken - antithesis of light
esoteric - circle
disembowelment - your prophetic throne of ivory
dragged into sunlight - volcanic birth | Sinternet
11.09.22 | erect business 4 life | tyman128
11.09.22 | we stay erect 😤 | DavidYowi
11.09.22 | @sinternet nice disembowlment pick | SlothcoreSam
11.09.22 | Ok 60 minutes hey. Let's start with
Sleep - Dopesmoker | MarsKid
11.09.22 | Ideally, I'd like to get things rolling faster since we are a bit off our pace from when the game started. So I'm thinking a hard deadline for next Wednesday will be instituted, and hopefully that leads to a quick turnaround into our top 5! | bgillesp
11.09.22 | I'm confused. Wheel of fortune is well under 5 minutes | bgillesp
11.09.22 | I would've made such a good doom metal album too : ( | MarsKid
11.09.22 | The track included on your playlist went over at 5:15.
You haven't been eliminated yet though! You can argue your case and defend yourself. | SlothcoreSam
11.09.22 | More dibzzzz
Solitude Aeturnus - Scent of Death
Pocession - To Reap Heavens Apart
Doomsword - Resound the Horn: Odin's Hail
While Heaven Wept - The Furthest Shore
Fvneral Fvkk - Alone with the cross
Khemmis - The Bereaved
Ereb Altor - Home of Once Brave
Isole - From the dark | MarsKid
11.09.22 | Dude sicc
Anyways, top 5 is almost here! You guys are close. But who makes it???
Also, I might have an exit poll of sorts for everyone involved so I can keep improving this competition for either myself or whoever hosts next, if anyone wants to | Pheromone
11.10.22 | oh man oh god i hate this, bg i am sorry
spotify takes no prisoners with its extended track mayhem
i am excite for this, did you remove the hidden items for this round | Mort.
11.10.22 | best doom/sludge is admiral angry
hi phero | Pheromone
11.10.22 | can i book mourn by hell okay thans | Mort.
11.10.22 | you can get booked son (red card for phero) | Pheromone
11.10.22 | mort dont book him
mort bonk johnny | Mort.
11.10.22 | bonk or book?
the new erotic sports show that tabloid readers are frothing at the mouth for/against | Pheromone
11.10.22 | steak come here mort is bonking and or booking johnny | SlothcoreSam
11.10.22 | First attempt at DOOOOM
1. Procession - To Reap Heavens Apart 🇨🇱
2. King Goat - Rapture 🇬🇧
3. Pallbearer - The Ghost I Used To Be 🇺🇲
4. Horsehunter - Stoned to Death 🇦🇺
5. Khemmis - The Bereaved 🇺🇲
6. Gods Tower - Reign of Silence 🇧🇾
7. While Heaven Wept - The Furthest Shore 🇺🇲
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LrRX9LaUClIEApUd2HmBp?si=d00598071ebb4ebd | Mort.
11.10.22 | hello mr steak, i hope youre well | bgillesp
11.10.22 | Heck. When I googled all my tracks it showed up as live versions which were all around 4 min flat. And since Johnny already voted for me, I’m out unless Phero wants to build a coalition against Johnny and vote him out (not the worst idea since we are nearing the end and Johnny is a favorite to win). | MarsKid
11.10.22 | That's up to Phero, if he so chooses to change his mind. I'll give it to end of day.
Deadline will be Wednesday next week. HARD deadline, so absolutely no late submissions this go-around. | tyman128
11.10.22 | hey, can we just go ahead and get Johnny out of here, thanks | Pheromone
11.10.22 | i am sorry i am a die hard johnny truther
love u bg i sorry | tyman128
11.10.22 | wow | SlothcoreSam
11.10.22 | If Mars smoke'a de ganja, I got this. | MarsKid
11.10.22 | I do not do any drugs sir, you may want to reconsider. | bgillesp
11.10.22 | Love you guys too | tyman128
11.11.22 | "prospecting land for a e-grave for tyman's place in this competition"
hmmmm we'll see | MarsKid
11.11.22 | Survivor is finally getting chippy. I love to see it.
Give me more!
Also, with only one round left and so few players, there are only TWO hidden items to wrap this game up. What lies behind is for you to discover, if you can... | Pheromone
11.11.22 | I book
pallbearer - foreigner
electric wizard - dopethrone | bgillesp
11.11.22 | If this is survivor, I can come back late for a redemption challenge right? | SlothcoreSam
11.12.22 | 2 guesses for the day
Horsehunter - Stoned to Death
Horsehunter - Caged in Flesh | SlothcoreSam
11.12.22 | Gotta get these in quick. Today's 2 guesses
Horsehunter - Nuclear Rapture
Horsehunter - The Savage | someone
11.13.22 | Hay wait
There was something about building a post-punk album and I wasn't present? Nobody told me about this, how come | someone
11.13.22 | Oh I see it's an ongoing competition | SlothcoreSam
11.13.22 | I was gonna call on your wisdom someone, but that would be unfair on the others.
Today's guesses
Horsehunter - collapse
Horsehunter - bring out yer dead | MarsKid
11.13.22 | Remember everyone, the deadline on Wednesday is a HARD deadline. I will be messaging y'all tomorrow. No missing!
New hints going up shortly. | SlothcoreSam
11.13.22 | What were last rounds secret tracks?? | MarsKid
11.14.22 | They were... a secret... :O | Pheromone
11.14.22 | wait is this the last round ever | MarsKid
11.14.22 | No, but the last one for this phase! Outside of this current round, there are 3 left. | SlothcoreSam
11.14.22 | I'm happy with mine, and removed any Marijuana associated acts.
There are so many doom bands that reference the cannabis culture in their name, albums or songs. I guess that's why they crossover work stoner metal.
Bong, Weedeater, Bongzilla, Bongripper, Belzebong, Dopelord
| SlothcoreSam
11.15.22 | 2 more guesses
Horsehunter - Nightfall
Horsehunter - Witchery | MarsKid
11.16.22 | Get those album in! Deadline is here y'all. | Sinternet
11.16.22 | will be in shortly !!! | MarsKid
11.16.22 | Last round of hints up too, so now's your last chance to grab those. | Pheromone
11.16.22 | do u have time in the day to listen to 7 doom songs | Pheromone
11.16.22 | Need 2 tweak order but for now
My Dying Bride - The Cry of Mankind (UK)
Electric Wizard - Dopethrone (UK)
Reverend Bizarre - Caeser Forever (Finland)
Bell Witch - Mirror Reaper Pt.1 (As above) (USA)
Disembowelment - Cerulean Transcience of All My Imagined Shores (Australia)
Hell - Mourn (USA)
Pallbearer - Foreigner (USA)
| tyman128
11.16.22 | y'all ain't ready for my album (neither am I, but it'll be here eventually) | SlothcoreSam
11.16.22 | Last guesses
Woods of Ypres- kiss my Ashes
Forest Stream - Mel Kor | Sinternet
11.16.22 | ok my picks are the following, will sort order shortly
candlemass - demon's gate (sweden)
evoken - antithesis of light (usa)
esoteric - circle (uk)
disembowelment - your prophetic throne of ivory (australia)
dragged into sunlight - volcanic birth (uk)
thorr's hammer - norge (usa)
ereb altor - by honour (sweden) | MarsKid
11.16.22 | If I wake up and people haven't submitted, then them's the breaks. | MarsKid
11.16.22 | As in automatic 0?
Y e s | Pheromone
11.16.22 | 1. My Dying Bride - The Cry of Mankind (UK)
2. Electric Wizard - Dopethrone (UK)
3. Boris - Kuruimizu (Japan)
4. Bell Witch - Mirror Reaper (As Above) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knoa23mppNI 00:00 - 48:13]
5. Kyuss - Demon Cleaner (USA)
6. Disembowelment - Cerulean Transcience of All My Imagined Shores (Australia)
7. Hell - Mourn (USA)
drop a tab of acid go for a 1am walk before u jam
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CWSVksoWkTTzxWmimtnG3?si=b5808336a1ab490d | Sinternet
11.16.22 | 1. Ereb Altor - By Honour (Sweden)
2. Candlemass - Demon's Gate (Sweden)
3. Evoken - Antithesis of light (USA)
4. Esoteric - Circle (UK)
5. Thorr's Hammer - Norge (USA)
6. Disembowelment - Your Prophetic Throne of Ivory (Australia)
7. Dragged Into Sunlight - Volcanic Birth (UK)
Total Runtime: 1hr 15 mins
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wp3xnzsHzqqmFlPv230K2?si=6c50ba71a6684403 | bgillesp
11.17.22 | Not enough funeral doom in these playlists : ( | bgillesp
11.17.22 | I thought Sint had the most funeral | SlothcoreSam
11.17.22 | Mine is all epic doom, cus Mars wanted epic tunes! | tyman128
11.17.22 | aight you know how it is
1. Fvneral Fvkk - Alone with the Cross 🇩🇪
2. Helevorn - A Sail to Sanity 🇪🇸
3. Krux - Black Room 🇸🇪
4. Dream Unending - Ecstatic Reign 🇺🇸 / 🇨🇦
5. Evadne - Black Womb of Light 🇪🇸
6. Evoken - The Fear After 🇺🇸
7. Doom:vs - The Slow Ascent 🇸🇪
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3T3Frv64eNQenxwFAIiq6W?si=1b44372f76e546b7
Total Runtime: 61 minutes 😤 | MarsKid
11.17.22 | Might start today might start tomorrow, but it looks like we got everyone in. Phew, y'all had me worried for a bit. | Pheromone
11.17.22 | WALL-TO-WALL FIASCO CHAMPIONS WILL DEFEAT THE ODDS | tyman128
11.17.22 | "y'all had me worried for a bit"
we gotta make this competition stressful for you too | MarsKid
11.17.22 | You don't think it isn't already, eh? | tyman128
11.17.22 | it's only six of us now, we gotta spice it up somehow for you 😘 | tyman128
11.17.22 | dang, johnny out to get me | tyman128
11.17.22 | I mean, he sorta telling the truth but I don't appreciate it | Pheromone
11.17.22 | steak wyd xx | Pheromone
11.17.22 | omg haha eat a salad xD
i am about to go PUB to meet my friend liv she is nice i am excited yay woo | DavidYowi
11.17.22 | Wait so none of u picked Type O Negative????????
Missed opportunity imo | Mort.
11.17.22 | a skeleton crew sounds quite spooky | tyman128
11.17.22 | "sry tyman no time for prisoners this is the end of survival"
I wanna be your prisoner | DavidYowi
11.17.22 | “I wanna be your prisoner”
Kinky | Pheromone
11.22.22 | when will u doom mars | Mort.
11.22.22 | cannot believe this is still going | Pheromone
11.22.22 | mort i love doom now do u want to see my feet | MarsKid
11.22.22 | We move into the next round tonight!
Very good showing by everyone overall. | Pheromone
11.22.22 | : O !!! | SlothcoreSam
11.22.22 | What Mars meant to say was, Sloth wins, but you others did OK. | Sinternet
11.22.22 | glad to see you're not completely doomed out mars | MarsKid
11.22.22 | Nay! But much like the jazz/post-rock round, I under-estimated just how long some of the big bois would go.
This actually reminded me how good doom can be. Can't say it's a genre I've often focused on. | Pheromone
11.22.22 | feel bad that anyone would make u listen to a long long album |
|
