Average Rating: 3.52 Rating Variance: 0.81 Objectivity Score: 79% (Well Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicDeparte Failure, SubsideDeparte absolutely nails a unique gritty, atmospheric, and melancholic sound. ERRA ImpulseOutre Hollow EarthOutre's innovative apocalyptic album never loosens its grip. 4.5 superbBilmuri BilmuriCeleste Infidele(s)Corpsessed Impetus of DeathSomehow, even though the song is over 10 minutes long, Starless Event Horizon maintains my attention throughout. This is honestly some next-level stuff. Currents I Let the Devil InElitist Reshape ReasonErdve VaitojimasHollow Front Still LifeDon't Fall Asleep, Backbone, Nothing Lasts Forever, and Still Life are really just as good as it gets. The others are pretty forgettable but don't take away from the overall quality of the album. Inferi (USA) RevenantKardashev The AlmanacThe Almanac is a beautifully cohesive EP that manages to never lose your full attention. It's relaxing, powerful, and at some points chill-inducing. Slugdge The Cosmic CornucopiaThornhill ButterflyExpertly crafted songs. There really isn't a bad song on this EP. Thousand Below The Love You Let Too CloseInsanely catchy and surprisingly aggressive. There are a handful of songs on here that I keep coming back to. Weeping Hour Hunger and ThirstHow does this not have more ratings lol this is fire through and through Edit: Very christian band actually, who knew!4.0 excellentAbyssal (UK) AntikatastaseisArkive SonderThey really seem to have found their sound. The vocals are much less abrasive and overall there's a noticeable balance. Luminous is a masterpiece. Celeste Animale(s)Corpsessed Beyond Abysmal ThresholdsRemaster of their 2014 LP that delivers the production quality that was missing.Corpsessed Abysmal ThresholdsCurrents The Place I Feel SafestIt's obvious that there is a specific sound they are going for here but they run a little too far with it and so the album feels like it blurs together sometimes. That said, there are too many killer tracks to ignore. Departures Death Touches Us, From The Moment We Begin To LoveHeart of a Coward DeliveranceSeveral of the tracks are interchangeable but Skeletal I and II are instant classics. Hollow Front Loose ThreadsKaleikr Heart of LeadLoses steam during internal contradiction and neurodelirium, but picks up again just in time. Vocals are next level. Petroglyphs AscensionSick vocals and some really interesting riffs/melodies (with very few cleans if you're into that). A couple tracks near the end are lacking but the LP is damn good overall.Pridelands Any Colour You DesireThe EP isn't really exemplary as a whole but Machina in itself merits a 4. Rivers of Nihil MonarchyRogue AnomalySome of the lyrics are kinda cringe but this is some top-tier prog metalcore otherwise. The chugging/breakdown at the end of Divide in itself merits a listen. Sithu Aye Set Course for AndromedaSet Course for Andromeda is a prime example of how cohesive an instrumental album can be. It tells a very clear story but some sections (not entire songs) fall flat and listening becomes more of a chore at that point; however, there are some real gems in here, especially Set Course for Andromeda!!! It has so many different and interesting themes and tempos that are masterfully strewn together, and I keep coming back for more. Slice the Cake Odyssey to the WestZhrine Unortheta3.5 greatCeleste Nihiliste(s)Celeste Morte(s) Nee(s)Celeste Misanthrope(s)Dead Like Juliet Stranger ShoresThis sounds like something I've never heard before. Refreshingly upbeat and satisfyingly technical. I'm not a fan of chants but they pull it off.Eastern High Garden of HeathensNot a fan of the vocals but some of this is too catchy to miss. Eternal Void Catharsis (Reissue)Some tracks are a bit bland and the clean sections seem uninspired but it's worth a listen. Monument of a memory Ex-MortisIf it weren't for Cold Eyes and House of Glass, this would be a 4. Noctambulist Atmospheres of DesolationNoija Through Fire All Things Are RenewedNovelists NoirThese guys are so insanely talented. Sometimes their focus is a bit hazy (imo often coming off more in the "heavier" sections), but when they hit the mark they really kill it. They strike a balance between prog, metalcore, and top-tier cleans. Honestly, I feel like if they just ditched the metalcore altogether they'd be better off because everything else ties together so impossibly well. Strangers To Wolves Lost BoysLet's just not talk about Here's to the Best...The Healing Hollow EarthThe choruses do well to create a memorable identity for most of the songs, and complement the heavy hitting sections. Unfortunately, some elements that were chosen completely kill the vibe of a couple tracks. Torments Endless WavesMelodic metalcore with hints of djent. Pretty standard but still worth listening to. Cleans can be grating at times. 3.0 goodAepoch AepochalypseArkive Untitled EPDude's voice is impressive but gets old quick. Nonetheless, I commend them for being able to create songs this memorable on an EP this short. Even though it isn't perfect, Golden Vines quickly became something that I keep coming back to. Currents The Way It EndsMuch weaker than I Let The Devil In. I left disappointed because it seemed like with Poverty of Self they found a good niche. Glasslands PariahThey have an interesting sound that sometimes they absolutely kill but it's wildly inconsistent from one song to the next. Gorod AethraHeart of a Coward The DisconnectOff Road Minivan Spiral GazeIf this were a review of the song Spiral Gaze instead of the whole EP, it'd be a 4.5. Periphery Periphery II: This Time It's PersonalWithout the initial novelty Spencer's vocal range, Periphery II misses more often than it hits. I think good examples of what they did well in this album were Facepalm Mute, Scarlet, and Mile Zero. The others, I have become tired of skipping over. Stories (AUS) The Youth to BecomeThe Parallel (CAN) WeaverThe generic growls really just ruin this. Thankfully I can just listen to the second half of this LP and ignore them. 2.5 averageAfter the Burial Dig DeepDefecto NemesisHarmed From Day OneOff Road Minivan Swan DiveThe new tracks are forgettable and lifeless. I really hoped to like this coming from their last EPs. Our Hollow, Our Home HartsickCan be really catchy during the choruses but the growls are the most generic growls you've ever heard. I can't even bring myself to get halfway through the album but if you aren't offended by the growls then you'll enjoy it. Silent Screams Hope for NowThere's no defining sound and some songs are downright cringe-inducing. Going through the entire thing, I think Guiding Light and Hope for Now are the best signs that there is hope for this band in the future. Tanuki The Fire. The Fear. The Fall2.0 poorAVIIRA RelentlessCurses (USA) Chapter I: IntrospectDayshell Mr. PainJust an album filled with nothing that is at forgettable at its best and cringe at its worst. Boring pop-influenced garbage. Horrible: Kombat Okay: RunawayDead Crown Come HellFor the Fallen Dreams SixI belly laughed because of the breakdown in Forever. Uninspired, predictable, and flat out annoying at parts. It's kind of a shame that the screams are as good as they are. 1.0 awfulBrojob Talk Shit Get KissedThirty Seconds to Mars AmericaSo many songs on here sound like literally anything you'd hear on a christian radio station... how did they manage to fuck up their sound so much
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