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| MarsBro's Court of 2020
Second court, same as the first court. Let's get to it! | | 1 |  | Macho Man Randy Savage
Be A Man
Here are the rules per last year's installation:
1. Any album submitted must be from 2020.
2. I have my preferences, naturally, but all genres are welcome.
3. Each user can give up to 3 recommendations.
4. Recommendations can be either: i. a record I haven't heard, ii. a record not yet released but will come out in 2020, or iii. a record I HAVE heard but you believe I should rate higher (a 3.5 to a 4, 4 to a 4.5, etc.) | | 2 | | Macho Man Randy Savage
Be A Man
With regards to ii., if it's a record I already was aware of, you may rec something else instead.
All that's over and done with; let's have ourselves some judgement! | | 3 |  | Shaggy
Hot Shot 2020
from Pots
VERDICT: lol 1.5 | | 4 |  | Ambrose Akinmusire
on the tender spot of every calloused moment
from bgillesp
VERDICT: I was really attracted to how this album manages to ebb and flow so gracefully from calm to more frantic moments, gliding easily between both ends of the spectrum with ease. In particular, the drumming and piano work on this album was stellar. I feel like the album lost sight of this successful dynamic as time wore on. This can be easily pinned upon the final two tracks, which honestly offer nothing to make the disc feel special whatsoever; both of them feel so empty compared to previous tracks. It definitely brought me out of the experience to an extent, as well as similar moments. 3.5 | | 5 |  | Kevin Penkin
Made In Abyss OST 2
from bg
VERDICT: Gorgeous. There are so many incredible moments of pure epic swells in orchestration alongside graceful sections of quiet, reflective compositions. Even without knowing the story this is intended for, the emotion felt in here is palpable, and the arrangements are sturdy enough to stand confidently on their own. It's a complete odyssey from start-to-finish. Covering two discs and lasting an hour and 30 minutes, this album promises incredible crescendos, elegant climaxes, beautiful transitions, and artful restraint--Penkin knows when to match intensity and when to scale it back. I wasn't bored for a minute; the soundscapes are simply immense. 4.5 | | 6 |  | Flying Horseman
Mothership
from bg
VERDICT: For as much as the first half was addicting and engaging, I expected the second half to maintain momentum. No such luck; things really slow down to a crawl after "Where Do You Live," the energy in each following track gradually becoming depleted. There was still some intrigue to be found, but by the end of the listening experience, I was becoming quite bored. Could've been much better, but still not too bad. 3.0 | | 7 |  | Metallica
S&M2
from Nocte | | 8 |  | Fawn Limbs
Sleeper Vessels
from Nocte | | 9 |  | Khthoniik Cerviiks
Æequiizoiikum
from Nocte
VERDICT: This was okay I guess, but not diverse enough to really stand out. In a year chock-full of ODSM albums and dissonant death metal, the atmosphere on this just wasn't up to par. Decent, no more or less. 3.0 | | 10 |  | Holy Motors
Horse
from budgie | | 11 |  | loma
Don't Shy Away
from budgie | | 12 |  | Helena Deland
Someone New
from budgie | | 13 |  | Horse Lords
The Common Task
from Minushuman
VERDICT: Some great technicality that did nothing to actually captivate me. It all came and went without any of it possessing any staying power. Sure, the rhythms are impressive, but it all felt like it was connected so loosely, lacking any kind of purpose; it was just technical stuff that was technical for the sake of it. Pretty forgettable, personally. 2.5 | | 14 |  | Soko
Feel Feelings
from Minushuman
VERDICT: Of all things that could be said, I have to admit that this was, quite plainly, completely unexciting. I understand that the trademark despondency of post-punk was desired, but very often I find that such an atmosphere lends itself to bland, forgettable songwriting. Such is the issue encountered by Soko's effort here, wherein each song has nothing intriguing about it despite the aforementioned aesthetic. Some dire vocal choices are made while the instrumental compositions fail to offer anything of note. It is a dreary experience, and not in the positive sense; it's a slog through and through. The choruses and pop elements are similarly lackluster and would probably be better off cut from the disc. 1.5 | | 15 |  | The Tissues
Blue Film
from Minushuman
VERDICT: Rollicking good time, this was. Instrumentals had plenty of kick to them and the vocalist had ample charisma to spread about. An upbeat jam to satisfy any post-punk needs. 3.5 | | 16 |  | Couch Slut
Take A Chance On Rock 'n' Roll
from Snake
VERDICT: Some thick, fuzzy punk tunes. Not entirely consistent through and through, but it's a banger when it hits right. 3.5 | | 17 |  | Bambara
Stray
from Snake
VERDICT: When this is good, it is very good. The post-punk applied here has a suitable punch to it that makes for strong, addicting numbers. Combined with a vocal performance perfectly adapted to the bleak atmosphere and moments of restrained, mysterious moments--there's a certain aura to this record that's rather captivating--the album becomes a force to be reckoned with. Quite a few songs are dragged down by relying on that limited approach for their entire duration, leading to certain portions of the disc serving no purpose and having no appeal to them. It damages but doesn't sink the boat; Bambara still show a fair amount of skill on this release. 3.5 | | 18 |  | The Beths
Jump Rope Gazers
from Snake
VERDICT: Good stuff! Yeah... that's it for that. I liked it, tapped my foot to it, but probably won't return to it. Good enough as it is. 3.5 | | 19 |  | Primitive Man
Immersion
from Relinquished
VERDICT: As heavy as this can sound, it tends to follow a very set, predictable pattern that makes said heaviness feel rather cheap. Only at chance moments does Primitive Man really differentiate their songwriting, leading to a record that is very linear and predictable from start to finish. Good enough for anyone wanting a slice of unassuming, straightforward, bleak doom riffs. Those searching for a little extra won't find it here. 3.0 | | 20 |  | Vassafor
To the Death
from Relinquished
VERDICT: Tasty lo-fi riffage. This can get somewhat muddled or drag at times, but plenty of memorable moments can be found to compensate. It's good at what it strives for--an old-school atmosphere complete with the same general aesthetic. 3.5 | | 21 |  | Earth Boys
Earth Tones
from Relinquished
VERDICT: Didn't really get much from this as it went on. It just all sounded the same to me, really, and what it sounded like wasn't particularly my kind of thing to begin with. 2.5 | | 22 |  | Spiritczualic Enhancement Center
Transporting Salt
from someone
VERDICT: I don't really know how to describe what I heard. It wasn't what I expected given the tags, and whatever it was was unfortunately tedious to an excruciating degree. Didn't know if I'd make it through a full listen or not. This was just bad, bad. 1.0 | | 23 |  | Einsturzende Neubauten
Alles in Allem
from someone
VERDICT: The mood that this aims to create is compelling, but it gets lost along the way. I just don't receive any sort of engagement out of the middle and end of the record; everything blends together so easily with the instrumental and vocal motifs so incredibly similar to each other, making it difficult to tell where on tune stops and the next one starts. It has an interesting premise that seems to be fully explored within the first few minutes. 2.5 | | 24 |  | Aaron Space & His Terrestrial Underlings
Fishland
from someone
VERDICT: Same as the reasons for Alles in Allem; there's just nothing keeping this album afloat once it starts moving forward. 2.5 | | 25 |  | ils
Curse
from SlothcoreSam
VERDICT: This was some fun, easy-to-get-into hardcore/hard rock music. It's not trying to do anything groundbreaking in any manner; the whole point is to just headbang and have some fun. In that regard, it gets the job done easily--these are pretty simple, moshy-worthy tunes--but it doesn't aspire for anything more. The second half seems to lose quite a bit of steam, which only exacerbates the issue of there not really being too many standout moments. Solid, but that's about it. 3.0 | | 26 |  | Alas (Finland)
Alas EP
from Sloth
VERDICT: Much like the ils album, there's not anything here that aspires to be different; the influences at play are very clear. This sound has been done before and done better many a time. As decent as the track selection here is, it's difficult to feel any inclination to revisit any of these songs. 2.5 | | 27 |  | Classics of Love
World of Burning Hate
from Sloth
VERDICT: Some nice, quick punk tunes. Nothing special, but with a fittingly raw production that compliments the rapid, aggressive nature of each track. Some solid cuts here! Not much else to say outside of that. 3.0 | | 28 |  | Dishonour
Intropunitive/Extrapunitive
from Uzu
VERDICT: Not often does one come across an instrumental metal album sporting an electronic/industrial aesthetic. It lends itself to some sprawling tracks that demonstrate creativity and some commendable progression--"Nocturne" the chief example--but it also has plenty of moments that don't go quite as intended. Combined with a sketchy production job, multiple songs sound unintentionally sloppy and muddled at times. A fair amount of chugging over riffing also acts to drag this down below where it could be. 3.0 | | 29 |  | 王嘯 Wang Xiao
黑馬河的兒子 The Son of Black Horse River
from Uzu
VERDICT: I can't deny that this drags on quite a bit at times, with songs perhaps lasting longer than what should be their expiration date. The singing choices made on this album, though not too unnerving or distracting, are occasionally poor. All that being said, there is a certain atmosphere to this record that makes it interesting. Hard to place exactly how it's made, but it works, and I'm here for it. 3.5 | | 30 |  | Caped
Yehuda
from Uzu
VERDICT: It's always great to receive a good slice of blackened hardcore. What the newly-formed Caped lack in originality, they make up for in crafting very strong numbers that don't waste time in creating a harrowing atmosphere. Certain tracks--"Levis Hamilton" the clear standout--demonstrate a robust songwriting base and general knack for engaging compositions. It's a very brief EP, though it can be said there's promise here for growth. 3.5 | | 31 |  | downy
Mudai (7)
from Johnny | | 32 |  | Triangulo de Amor Bizarro
oɹɹɐzıqɹoɯɐǝpolnƃuɐıɹʇ
from Johnny
VERDICT: Repetition occurs often here in a manner not unlike Buckethead's album on this list. Where Triangulo succeed is inside the unpredictability of the ideas they present, combined with their typically chaotic and noisy nature. Despite sporting pop-esque elements, the group adds static-laden guitar lines and odd vocals to the mix, creating a album that's not quite what you'd expect. It's a decently entertaining romp. 3.5 | | 33 |  | Boris
NO
from Johnny | | 34 |  | Headie One
Gang
from Sint
VERDICT: Pretty smooth stuff. Nothing too strong, but nothing too bad. It was just pretty alright. 3.0 | | 35 |  | AceMoMa
A New Dawn
from Sint
VERDICT: Eh. This really just isn't my kind of thing. It's the same sort of issues I encounter with these albums frequently where I really can't distinguish tracks, and the tracks themselves really aren't offering much to begin with. 2.0 | | 36 |  | Armand Hammer
Shrines
from Sint
VERDICT: Good lyrics can't cover up the fact that the mixed delivery and nearly non-existent beats equate to a tedious album. For the most part, it's the lack of instrumentals and their scaled-back presence that really makes this feel so nebulous over time. If I tried again it would probably continue to drop rating; there's just not a good bite to this. 2.5 | | 37 |  | Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty
Visions
from dedex
VERDICT: Similar to the Let Spin record I heard, this was entertaining for what it was, though I cannot deny that it doesn't possess an extra element or progression to make it totally worthwhile. The second half blues also hit this pretty hard. Tracks such as "Woah" are excellent; the rest of the album fails to compare. 3.0 | | 38 |  | Keleketla!
Keleketla!
from dedex | | 39 |  | Paysage d'Hiver
Im Wald
from dedex
VERDICT: Production is only one grievance to have with this album. Sure, lo-fi and raw is expected from black metal, but it crosses a line when it has sound quality akin to a toaster being played through a fan. There's not really an atmosphere to detect; it's such an excessively muddled affair that the wintry aesthetic sounds more like the buzz of a broken radio. Beyond those points, there's the fact that the songs themselves have little to offer. Paysage tends to hold onto one single idea per track and sticks to it until it is thoroughly drained of whatever attractive or alluring characteristics it may have had. Stretch all of this over a 2-hour runtime, and you're in for a bad time. That's not to say the length is the problem or length in of itself is ill-advised. Rather, for the case of this record, length exacerbates what already would have been poor on a shorter release. A grande experience is always a treat--this ain't it. 2.0 | | 40 |  | Defeated Sanity
The Sanguinary Impetus
from Jester
VERDICT: I like it, it's great. Probably will not listen to it again, but it was great! 3.5 | | 41 |  | Krallice
Mass Cathexis
from Jester | | 42 |  | Imperial Triumphant
Alphaville
from Jester
VERDICT: I really think this album truly has its highlights in the closing two numbers, with the title track being my top choice as the best cut off the record. Each song, however, presents a very compelling, well-crafted dissonance that is consistently engaging. The rhythmic motions and jazz elements make for an experience that is unpredictable yet cohesive all the same, giving a sense of precision rather than reckless abandon. It is perhaps 'ugly' in the same sense as Mamaleek's disc from this year--a comparison I saw--but whereas that felt unattractive to the point of nearly becoming unbearable, this was handled artfully. The fact that some passages tend to be dragged out prevents this from achieving higher marks, especially when stacked against the second half's commendable aggression. That doesn't take away too too much in the grand scheme of things, and this remains a very compelling listen. 4.0 | | 43 |  | Bedsore
Hypnagogic Hallucinations
from hansoloshotfirst
VERDICT: Album sounds great when it's moving forward, but often times it becomes its own worst enemy, dragging its momentum down with quiet moments and slow build-ups. It becomes rather predictable and unfortunately detracts from the good parts that do pop up. 3.0 | | 44 |  | Velnias
Scion of Aether
from hansolo
VERDICT: An album worthy enough to jam, but I don't know about going back to it. Composed relatively well and is a decent trip to make, yet I don't feel much of a return value from it. Just a good enough album. 3.0 | | 45 |  | Maggot Heart
Mercy Machine
from hansolo
VERDICT: Not what I expected to hear, but definitely a fun album to get down to. What's presented here is a series of foot-tapping, crunchy rock numbers that are easy to get into. The vocal performance leaves a bit to be desired, but it doesn't stand out much in the instrumental aesthetic. Some strong, carefree numbers that demand some dancin'. 3.5 | | 46 |  | Agnes Obel
Myopia
from Trif
VERDICT: The delicate, melancholic atmosphere is greatly appreciated, crafting an experience that is artfully composed and soothing, even in its despairing moments. Musically speaking, I didn't find the arrangements individually to hold up much outside of their connection to the ambiance; the songs lead into each other easily to make that sonic landscape all the more potent. It's hard to distinguish any track from the next, and they all tend to feature the same bare-bones approach that makes for occasionally tedious stretches. It's a good package as a background album, but I didn't feel like it held up much to scrutiny, and it seemed to drift in one ear and out the other for the most part. 3.0 | | 47 |  | Let Spin
Steal The Light
from nightbringer
VERDICT: Great stuff! Was a fun, foot-tapping journey through some catchy jazz noodling. Wish I could offer more to say but that was my main takeaway: an enjoyable romp that doesn't really break the mold and doesn't care to. Just some cool tunes here. 3.5 | | 48 |  | Buckethead
Healing Inside Outside Every Side
from relik
VERDICT: Pleasant can only get you far. The majority of the tracks here are rather pretty and sport an enjoyable tranquil aesthetic. However, Buckethead drives these motifs into the ground, each song repeating its central passage until any and all novelty is completed ripped to shreds. It sounds good, sure, but play the good-sounding thing over and over and it quickly becomes exhausting to listen to--even at a 30 minute runtime. 2.5 | | 49 |  | Jacob Collier
Djesse Vol. 3
from Egarran | | 50 | | Macho Man Randy Savage
Be A Man
placeholder for ML Buch - Skinned (couldn't find here) | | 51 |  | In Flames
Clayman (20th Anniversary Edition)
from a dick/Kusangii
INITIAL RATING: 1.0
NEW VERDICT: I still find it hilarious that Anders managed to sound not-horrible occasionally, but the band took those occasions to shit the bed. Definite proof Anders has sucked the soul of the other members and they are being held hostage. Please folks, like and share this post; In Flames needs your support. With one simple donation, you can help contribute to the freedom of mistreated Scandinavians. Act now. 1.0 | | 52 |  | Afterbirth
Four Dimensional Flesh
from DDD
INITIAL RATING: 3.0
NEW VERDICT: When this first came out, I wasn't very impressed at all. Sure, it was decently heavy and had some serviceable grooves here and there, but the songs seemed far too similar to each other and lacked the technicality I expected; much of the record became one big, indistinguishable pile of brutal death. Listening to it again managed to magnify these flaws--not much really seems to happen to differentiate proceedings--making the experience feel even cheaper than before. When it comes to this style of music, having a muted bass cripples many passages, while the relatively linear guitar playing severely decreases any level of intrigue to be found. This is able to click on occasion provided no misguided breakdown pops up. For a BDM album, I think I'd rather take an alternative. 2.5 | | 53 |  | Protest the Hero
Palimpsest
from Tundra
VERDICT: The technicality of prior releases and tamed here to produce a more subtle record. Given the strength of the group's songwriting, the change is not quite as big of a disappointing as could be interpreted; there are plenty of enjoyable songs with addicting refrains. Despite going through intense surgery, Rody sounds as clear and resonant as ever, confidently belting out whatever note he picks out of his impressive range. While not as good as their career peaks, it's far from a disappointment, and it provides a collection of consistent, catchy tunes. Very easy to get into and still full of commendable musicianship from beginning to end. 4.0 | | 54 |  | Aether
When the Light Dies
from Tundra
VERDICT: I blinked and this was over. Did any music get played at all? I swear this was the most nebulous thing I've heard this year. Each track sounded exactly the same as the one before it--aimless, ambient wandering. Nine minutes have never been this boring before. 1.5 | | 55 |  | Divitius
Primordial
from Tundra
VERDICT: It's a djent/deathcore album, so what ensues is very expected: little to no variation, a severe lack of engaging riffs--chugs galore--breakdown abuse, chug abuse, and look! The album has already come and gone. Not the worst of the bunch, yet its completely average quality makes it a slog to get through, with the only slightly compelling aspect being the female lead vocalist. Apparently this record is longer if you decide to jam the instrumental tracks? I guess if you like the sound of paint drying... 2.0 | | 56 |  | Drouth
Excerpts From a Dread Liturgy
from Sniff
VERDICT: It's one of those black metal albums that does black metal well, but that's about all that can be said for it. Good enough to enjoy easily, yet it's a level below being return-worthy. I liked what I heard but don't foresee going back. 3.5 (but on a low-ish end I guess?) | | 57 |  | Faceless Burial
Speciation
from Sniff
VERDICT: Another great offering of the old-school death metal sound, though it's got few extra bells and whistles to perceive. It's straightforward, in-your-face, riffs-aplenty death metal, with plenty of heavy, groove-laden passages to enjoy. Without any kind of special X-Factor, all this really can be is a set quality--fun for what it is, but not trying to be much else. 3.5 | | 58 |  | Narrow Head
12th House Rock
from coldheaven
VERDICT: A cool vibe, but nothing to help make it different from the crowd. The songs themselves are at many times difficult to separate from one another. This very much hinges upon how engrossing the atmosphere can be, and for me, it just isn't captivating enough. The dry vocals, while fitting, don't help to add much at all; not like the instruments are much better. 3.0 | | 59 |  | Touche Amore
Lament
from coldheaven [release pending] | | 60 |  | Deftones
Ohms
from coldheaven [release pending] | | 61 |  | Isengard
Vårjevndøgn
from garas | | 62 |  | Warp Chamber
Implements of Excruciation
from botb
VERDICT: Solid riffs here paired alongside some sick grooves. Wish there were more moments to really gravitate towards, as they was a bit too mushy for my tastes--things kinda blend into each other in the heavy, crushing production. Still worth a jam and a fun time for 30 minutes. 3.5 | | 63 |  | Living Gate
Deathlust
from botb
VERDICT: Delightfully dirty, but with some great riffs to cling to and memorable passages. Bass is a bit too quiet, which I only bring up since when it does pop out, it adds a nice new layer of intrigue. This just kinda scratched the right itch for me at the time. Banger. 4.0 | | 64 |  | Gulch
Impenetrable Cerebral Fortress
from botb
INITIAL RATING: 3.0
NEW VERDICT: Perhaps I ought to give these gents more credit for just how energetic they are. While the last two tracks really do nothing for me, the bulk of this album is a powerful beast to reckon with. Worth more than I initially thought, but I don't think I'm on the hype train still. A fun, brief trip all the same. 3.5 | | 65 |  | Hedvig Mollestad Trio
A Stone's Throw
from Deez | | 66 |  | Spirit Possession
Spirit Possession
from Deez
VERDICT: This has got the good riffs for sure. Right from the start, the album kicks off and marches forward without stopping for a moment. A good thrill, this was. 4.0 | |
MarsKid
08.19.20 | Off and away we go | Lord(e)Po)))ts
08.19.20 | Shaggy - Hot Shot 2020 | bgillesp
08.19.20 | Ambrose Akinmusire- on the tender spot of every calloused moment
Kevin Penkin- Made in Abyss Soundtrack 2
Flying Horseman- Mothership | Gnocchi
08.19.20 | Metallica - S&M #2
Fawn Limbs - Sleeper Vessels
Khthoniik Cerviiks - Xequiizoiikum
Two of these are available I believe, Fawn Limbs is only out to reviewers at this stage. | budgie
08.19.20 | holy motors - horse
loma - don't shy away
helena deland - someone new | Minushuman24
08.19.20 | neat
Horse Lords - The common task
soko - feel feeling
the tissues - blue film | budgie
08.19.20 | o 2020 soko album | Minushuman24
08.19.20 | ye it rules | Snake.
08.19.20 | couch slut - take a chance on rock 'n' roll
bambara - stray
the beths - jump rope gazers | Relinquished
08.19.20 | primitive man - immersion
vassafor - to the death
earth boys - earth tones | someone
08.19.20 | Spiritczualic Enhancement Center - Transporting Salt
Einsturzende Neubauten - Alles in Allem
Aaron Space & His Terrestrial Underlings - Fishland | SlothcoreSam
08.19.20 | I'll make it easy for you, one album and 2 EPs
ils - Curse
Alas (Finland) - Alas EP
Classics Of Love - World of Burning Hate. https://classicsoflove.bandcamp.com/album/world-of-burning-hate-ep
| Uzumaki
08.19.20 | Sweet! Here we go:
Dishonour - Intropunitive/Extrapunitive
王嘯 Wang Xiao 黑馬河的兒子 - The Son of Black Horse River
Caped - Yehuda | JohnnyoftheWell
08.19.20 | nice, snake rec'd stray
um you have most of the best 2020 albums rated 3.0 or lower but
downy - Mudai (7)
Triangulo de Amor Bizarro - oɹɹɐzıqɹoɯɐǝpolnƃuɐıɹʇ
Boris - NO
ig | Sinternet
08.19.20 | headie one - gang
acemoma - a new dawn
armand hammer - shrines | MarsKid
08.19.20 | So it begins... | dedex
08.19.20 | Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty - Visions
Keleketla! - Keleketla!
and apparently no one rec'd you Paysage d'Hiver - Im Wald so let's go with that
| Space Jester
08.19.20 | Defeated Sanity - The Sanguinary Impetus
Krallice - Mass Cathexis
Imperial Triumphant - Alphaville | MarsKid
08.19.20 | 2 hour black metal album
Interesting, interesting | hansoloshotfirst
08.19.20 | Bedsore - Hypnagogic Hallucinations
Velnias - Scion of Aether
Maggot Heart - Mercy Machine
(nice Lör review btw) | dedex
08.19.20 | it flows surprisingly well Mars! | Trifolium
08.19.20 | Agnes Obel - Myopia
❤ | bgillesp
08.19.20 | Heck I should’ve rec’d Shakey Graves instead of 5. I like 5 more but you prob won’t. | Lord(e)Po)))ts
08.19.20 | regarding 35 its "acemoma" not "acemona". It is in the db | nightbringer
08.19.20 | Let Spin - Steal the Light | rellik009
08.19.20 | buckethead - healing outside outside every side
this list made me realize I barely know anything that was released in 2020 so I'm gonna get on it | garas
08.19.20 | Since you've already heard the new Havukruunu then if you'd give a listen to the upcoming Isengard I'd be more than happy. Cheers! \m/ | MarsKid
08.19.20 | Should be updated to the best of my ability thus far | Gnocchi
08.19.20 | This gonna take you the best part of '21 to get through | Minushuman24
08.19.20 | let spin looks so coooool | MarsKid
08.19.20 | @Nocte I'll plug away at it but yeah, wouldn't be surprised if this took a while, especially if some records prove difficult to pin down | rellik009
08.20.20 | ooh actually i know another album you could like:
Machine Girl - U-Void Synthesizer; it's very fucken ugly and very fucken chaotic but very fucken cool | Scheumke
08.20.20 | Pain of Salvation - Panther
The Ocean - Phanerozoic II (probably already on your radar)
Black Crown Initiate - Violent Portrayals of Doomed Escape | MarsKid
08.20.20 | Yeah, if you'd like to rec something else, The Ocean is definitely a band I'm already following closely. | Tundra
08.20.20 | Protest the Hero - Palimpsest
Aether - When the Light Dies (this is a curveball eh?)
Divitius - Primordial (instrumentals are preferred to me) | Egarran
08.20.20 | ML Buch - Skinned
Jacob Collier - Djesse Vol. 3 | Sniff
08.20.20 | Hmm. Interesting | Kusangii
08.20.20 | In Flames - Clayman (20th Anniversary Edition)
Kappa | DDDeftoneDDD
08.20.20 |
Afterbirth is better than a 3 | MarsKid
08.20.20 | @Tundra I fear you have missed the point of the list...
@Kusangii I have, sadly, already listened, unless you would want me to judge it again?
@DDD We'll see! | Kusangii
08.20.20 | I think I just want to torture you tbh ; ) | MarsKid
08.20.20 | You
evil... | Tundra
08.20.20 | editted mine. | MarsKid
08.20.20 | Gotcha | Sniff
08.20.20 | Jam this: https://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=367326 | Sniff
08.20.20 | Also new Faceless Burial if its not already on here this post was sponsored by no scroll gang | DDDeftoneDDD
08.20.20 | is that any good Sniff?
...I was scrolling up and down our pages to give you some classy fresh rec for you to check and I just couldn't find any,,,you def weren't sleeping as I thought you were this year Mars m/ glad you dug the hell of Cryptic Shift! | MarsKid
08.20.20 | Thanks pal. I've tried to stay on top of stuff as best as I can. I was one of the first to get on that Cryptic Shift wagon so I'm glad to see them blow up a bit here. | Sniff
08.20.20 | if you dig voidceremony you'll dig faceless burial | garas
08.21.20 | No love for my rec, Mars? | MarsKid
08.21.20 | I seemed unable to find an album page for it, but I can add a placeholder. Must've slipped my mind, sorry! | Gnocchi
08.21.20 | Fair verdict on #9, respect. | MarsKid
08.21.20 | Compared to all alternatives, it's just nothing special. I feel like it'd only diminish in further listens. | cold
08.21.20 | All of mine aren't out yet:
Narrow Head- 12th House Rock
Touche Amore- Lament
Deftones- Ohms | garas
08.21.20 | Marsbro: https://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=365041 | Egarran
08.21.20 | Spring equinox isn't very kvlt | Sniff
08.21.20 | Did you jam new Karmacipher yet? | DDDeftoneDDD
08.21.20 | this court sucks...fuck the law | nightbringer
08.21.20 | Definitely some savage verdicts from MarsBro! | Slex
08.21.20 | Did u check that Bagdadski Vor album I recced u | MarsKid
08.21.20 | @Sniff I have not. It got sold to me as Ulcerate but worse so I didn't try it.
@DDD It just didn't so anything for me my guy, sorry
@nightbringer I'm sure there will be good stuff though! Alphaville was a winner
@Slex I think so, but it wasn't entered in the database. Was pretty alright but not super duper exciting. | DDDeftoneDDD
08.21.20 | Aaaiiight, just let me rebel x) | Sniff
08.21.20 | Ulcerate but worse is still better than most | MarsKid
08.21.20 | Tis true enough, but I expected a bit more of an enthusiastic endorsement | Sniff
08.21.20 | i haven't been enthusiastic since sweden beat argentina in the world cup 2002 | botb
08.22.20 | Warp Chamber - Implements of Excruciation
Living Gate - Death Lust
Gulch - Impenetrable Cerebral Fortress | Sniff
08.22.20 | Two 3.5's :pog: | DDDeftoneDDD
08.22.20 | Let me enjoy this while I can. Europe current champion! | Egarran
08.22.20 | pog is so 2019 | rellik009
08.22.20 | your verdict on Buckethead is exactly what I was thinking.
Now why did I rec that album? cuz im a monkey | MarsKid
08.22.20 | Monkey see, monkey rec | Uzumaki
08.22.20 | Now pull the lever... | MarsKid
08.22.20 | Eager to be judged, are we? | Uzumaki
08.23.20 | Not necessarily; was just continuing the “monkey” theorem. You know, where the saying goes: “monkey pull lever, monkey get banana”? | Minushuman24
08.23.20 | Oh no! | nightbringer
08.23.20 | Glad you liked Steal the Light! I thought it was more distinctive than you did though. Compared to other jazz groups coming out of the UK/London it makes heavier use of the studio for atmospheric effect and its approach to rhythm is more proggy. Still, I grant that it is largely still aiming just to produce sweet jams rather than anything conceptually ambitious. | Deez
08.24.20 | Hedvig Mollestad - A stones throw
Duma - Duma
Cryptic Shift Visitations from Enceladus
A nice varied treble
If youve heard any of those insert Spirit possesion - S/T | MarsKid
08.24.20 | I've heard both Duma and Cryptic Shift this year | Trifolium
08.24.20 | You know what? Seeing the other ratings I guess I should be happy with an Agnes Obel 3.0 from you Mars! Glad you (kind of) enjoyed it! | Tundra
08.24.20 | I gave you the Aether album just to troll you I knew you wouldn't like it loool | someone
08.26.20 | well this is...disappointing | MarsKid
08.26.20 | Reality often is | JohnnyoftheWell
08.26.20 | Lol someone, what was that album and would I dig?
Gotta say, this is filling up with intimidating speed | MarsKid
08.26.20 | Quarantine has doubled my powers, Johnny, for better or (most likely) for worse. | someone
08.26.20 | that album is an acid psychedelic jazz-ed up weirdness vibe music galore | SteakByrnes
08.26.20 | Brb gonna give all of your 5s low ratings | Ryus
08.26.20 | whats up with that clayman 20th anniversary edition?
the og was terrible too tbh | MarsKid
08.26.20 | It wasn't terrible, Clayman is gud. But if you thought it was bad, the Remaster is even worse.
@Steak wait no I'm fragile | bgillesp
09.02.20 | Nice on 5! Penkin is an amazing soundtrack artist | cold
09.02.20 | Narrow Head is out my dude | porcupinetheater
09.02.20 | The Drones - The Miller’s Daughter
Just some caterwauling garage rock with effects pedal abuse that does not give a fuck, it’s awesome
Oh didn’t read all gotta be 2020 never mind jam this shit anyway tho | someone
09.02.20 | okay i guess we wont see eye to eye | JohnnyoftheWell
09.02.20 | someone you are a scary foe | MarsKid
09.02.20 | Sometimes, that's just how it can be. No hard feelings.
@coldheaven saw the review for it! I'll be getting around to it shortly. | nightbringer
09.02.20 | How do you feel about an electronic rec, Mars? | MarsKid
09.02.20 | Like I say in the list, I got my preferences, but I will give anything recommended to me a fair shot. I think you only recommended one album so you can add on two more if you'd ever like. You can also rec me something I've already heard if you think I should/could change my rating. | nightbringer
09.02.20 | Have a crack at Zero Point by Rob Clouth then. | Wald
09.03.20 | i wish you liked 39 more for i am the subject | MarsKid
09.03.20 | Am sorry Mr. Wald. I'm glad your commenting is easier to understand as opposed to the band's production choices. | JohnnyoftheWell
09.04.20 | Is Made In Abyss season 2 out yet? | MarsKid
09.04.20 | I think it's for a movie? I looked the show up and there are a handful of films out, but maybe there's another season I'm not aware of. | bgillesp
09.04.20 | There is a movie sequel. I’ve seen it and it’s great, but it is hard to find currently because the sub has not been officially released | bgillesp
09.04.20 | They had 2 movies recap season 1 but the third movie is new material | JohnnyoftheWell
09.26.20 | show me the money lebowski | Uzumaki
09.26.20 | Hiatus | Lukrezio
10.01.20 | TRES PUNTOS SUSPENSIVOS by WOS, please | dedex
10.01.20 | update WHEN
you need to jam that Keleketla album mate | MarsKid
10.01.20 | I have not forgotten to pay attention to the list, no worries. I had other priorities lining up for the 0ast few weeks. I'll get back to it eventually before the year is up! | dedex
10.01.20 | nice nice nice | bgillesp
11.09.20 | Almost there! | Egarran
11.09.20 | can't even remember what my rec sounds like | Egarran
11.09.20 | holy fuck that's terrible | Lord(e)Po)))ts
11.09.20 | Glad u liked new shaggy bro | Lord(e)Po)))ts
11.09.20 | UNDA DA SEA
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