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1. Math Cathexis
2. Antechamber
3. Fluxes of the Womb
4. Steppe and Veld
5. Braille
6. Hunting Dance
7. Agonist
Release Date: 2009 | |
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On 20 Lists
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4 of 4 thought this review was well written
I recently stumbled upon a fantastic way for me to embrace and enhance my musical discoveries. There’s nothing like settling down after a long day with an album that you’ve been anticipating since being recommended it. Now most, often experience instances like this, even making it a regular relaxation period for them, but I like to take it a step farther. You see before drifting off to sleep I like to let my mind wander for as long as possible with an album (usually post-metal) that can heighten my imagination’s state of bliss. Latitudes have recently become the conductor for my expeditions.
Describing Latitudes sophomore effort Agonist is somewhat of an aberration. They’re not strikingly original borrowing several ideas from the likes of Isis and Pelican, but there’s a certain factor that seems to distance them from their peers. I presume it’s the way in which they construct their songs. Even if they’re terribly ordinary, underneath their simple designs lay almost flawless execution. They have an insistent nature to keep the ball rolling once the momentum picks up, even with the few seven minute tracks, this is a fine feat. Their diversity, while not spanning the globe, rests in a few places that make the trips worthwhile. Bulging riffs encased with sludge are the focal point; here they’re able to dabble in areas of black metal, post-rock and even some doom insertions. This helps keep the album fresh and away from an overarching aspect of heaviness, on top of heaviness, on top of heaviness.
Like with most post-anything bands Latitudes aren’t short on the prog endeavors; a majority of the tracks are over six minutes long, and while many will scoff, you’d be surprised to hear much the band can do in such a time frame. In fact this feels like the perfect scope for Latitudes creative aspects to brew. Even more shocking is how experimental the band is with shorter tracks like “Steppe and Veld” which has a stifling riff conducing a claustrophobic atmosphere. However, my favorite offering is the contrast the band employ with the occasional vocal spot bordering the likes of Alcest. It provides a beautiful balance to the barrage of bricks that are thrown.
Despite how unoriginal I may have perceived this as with the earlier comparisons, Latitudes are solid post-metal. They can strut anything from a twisted love affair between steel string acoustics and Isis like down tempo flexing (“Fluxes of the Womb”), to a voyage of drum stampedes across tracks of fluttering riffs (“Antechamber”). It’s an album like this that proves music doesn’t have to be wholly original to be great. In fact weren’t all truly great albums excavated with a little inspiration? Eh, I’m not really trying to vindicate true inspiration. What I am trying to say is that this album provides the perfect synopsis for my dreamscapes.
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Album Rating: 4
artwork is sick.
i was told 3 times yesterday post-metal doesn't exist. a little disoriented at the moment.
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Album Rating: 4
i cant fucking keep up mang too many good reviews of awesome sounding albums
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Album Rating: 4
i know i need to stop. its getting a lil ridic.
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Album Rating: 4
ull be a contributor some day and then we won't be able to be friends anymore
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Album Rating: 4
don't be fooled by the rocks that i got
i'm still, i'm still jenny from the bloc
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Album Rating: 4
used to have a little now i have alot
used to have a thread where i came from
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Album Rating: 4
oh wow i didn't even notice there was no track listing.
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Album Rating: 4
me neither
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this sounds awesome ima try it out. i've been lookin for some new post-metal so this is up my alley. great review btw
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glad there is finally a review for this really good album..
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Album Rating: 4
are you glad that there is a review now?
also is this album good in your humble opinion photon?
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Sarcasm ? anway yes to both ..i like this album found it on robixxx's blog awhile back
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Album Rating: 4
it's on my blog now too.
(shameless whoring)
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Album Rating: 4
no i was genuinely confused and required further iteration photon
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Album Rating: 4
I've seen this artwork before. Listening now and really enjoying it.
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are you smiling and rubbing parts on ur body
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Album Rating: 4
I only do that when I'm thinking of you.
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Album Rating: 4
I think this could be a 4 if it had some screaming vocals.
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Album Rating: 4
you know i think you're right. though i do love the counter balance the soft vocals provide i could see some aggressiveness really taking this to another level.
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Album Rating: 4
This is the shit.
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