Agalloch are a truly mind-blowing band, and this DVD shows that they can perform the music they write very well. Because this type of music doesn't make for the most rocking show, I kind of lost focus at some points, but overall, the instrumentals were flawless and John's clean vocals and whisper screams were perfect. The set list was fantastic as well, and the black and white recording allowed the DVD to seem more raw and beautiful, untouched by the over-done production that it could of had. The black and white really suited the music well. Excellent performance by one of my favorite bands.
Watched "I Am the Wooden Doors" online and was very disappointed. Haughm's voice was pitch-corrected and the new drummer couldn't keep time...I'll need convincing on this.
Everything is pretty much perfect and sounds fantastic, but Agalloch is a black metal band. A very long-winded, slow-burning black metal band. This gets kinda boring at times, but its awesomeeeee.
