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Relinquished
July 27th 2026


50622 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

lol ppl trying to rationalize with Hawks when he joined in 2008

AlkemestRedux
Contributing Reviewer
July 28th 2026


4132 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Listened to a few songs and it seems fun but the decision to make the mix sound like a local DJ redlining a set is baffling. At least I hope it's the mix otherwise my car speakers are toast lol

AlkemestRedux
Contributing Reviewer
July 28th 2026


4132 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

I could see this growing with more listens, maybe. That super low, practically atonal wall of static guitar production isn't landing for me. Like during the really heavy parts I know they're supposed to be riffing a bit but it all comes across as bursts of shuffling, toneless static. But, their lighter tracks are quite nice.

Djang0
July 28th 2026


1263 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

"The album sounds much, much better on proper headphones/IEMs from a lossless source"

This, plus it a few listens to acclimate to tbh. Not saying it's perfect but with that, it's actually pretty clear and intentional sounding

Ectier
July 28th 2026


5605 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0 | Sound Off

Theres a decent album here but the mix just doesnt help it. Its not complete and utter shit, its just let down by some odd choices. I have one album i use as a comparison yard stick for awful records and this doesnt come close to that level of bad

AlkemestRedux
Contributing Reviewer
July 28th 2026


4132 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Hmm I'll have to see if I can track down a lossless version for a second listen.

MTObsidian
July 28th 2026


993 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0

Can't say I was super impressed by this at first. Maybe I'll try again another time.

JohnFire
July 28th 2026


1025 Comments


Upping the sadness of a statement like "I've been doing this since 20 years" in regards to worthless 4chan trolling outside 4chan with "everyone who doesn't like it is a pussy or a baby"... Jfc dude we get it, you're here bc this is the only site people can't block your bs like anywhere else you go, so this is all you got. Hope shit turns around for you, seriously. Only way is up from here.


Anyways, this does get better with repeated listens, but the middle part has too much meandering. Also, I'm a bit disappointed in the drums. I Let It In was way more creative I feel like, even though he spans more influences on this one.

butt.
July 28th 2026


11838 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

I’m surprised nobody’s talking about The Way it Breaks or The Ladder. Great melodic songs

Faraudo
July 28th 2026


5636 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

The Way it Breaks is a top 3 song here, yeah

Wildcardbitchesss
July 28th 2026


22373 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Both along with Gifted Every Strength are my favorite songs here. Block of Flats is sick too

Djang0
July 28th 2026


1263 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

The Way it Breaks and The Ladder are both gorgeous

Djang0
July 28th 2026


1263 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

forgot to rate this

Teal
July 29th 2026


723 Comments


I think I like this album? I feel so conflicted. I think I genuinely ADMIRE the risks taken songwriting-wise and production-wise so much that it's clouding whether I truly enjoy the music or not. I think they've lost some of what made their older heavier material special, but have also improved elsewhere. I also don't think the heavy aspects of this album are that warranted, yet I appreciate the dynamics. I don't know, I'm just confused.

Ectier
July 29th 2026


5605 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0 | Sound Off

I found the heavy sections, felt a bit force? with how heavy they went in some of the sections if that makes sense

SonofSnow
July 30th 2026


1826 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

I think most of this record is kind of a disaster that's saved by the final stretch of songs.

hobblepot
July 30th 2026


3046 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

This album fucks but the production is a bit weird

Faraudo
July 30th 2026


5636 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Yup, album certainly fucks

LightAndGlass
July 30th 2026


1831 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Never cared a ton for this band's studio work but this album has totally captivated me. Harder to Pretend is gorgeous and has so much going on that it's hard to imagine how you even write a song like that. The vocals are unreal. I can see this moving up to a 4.5 for me as Revenant is the only weak song here.

bigweinerdon
July 30th 2026


3309 Comments


albums garbinio



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