Album Rating: 5.0

Agreed, I loved leaving meaning more than most and the Beggar was a great mix of seer darkness and dirge with the ethereal touches of leaving meaning.

Album Rating: 5.0

leaving meaning is underrated, I am still very puzzled by its lukewarm reception

it was the perfect choice for Gira to move forward after the trilogy

Album Rating: 4.0

Because some people act like the trilogy is the pinnacle of music, so it was 'disappointing.'

Album Rating: 5.0

In many ways I also think that about the trilogy, but you're right; leaving.meaning should be judged by its own merits.

Album Rating: 4.0

My opinion on this one has softened, but I still feel that it is more meandering and less refined than its follow ups. "The Seer Returns," "93 Ave. Blues" and "Apostate" are great, but this one feels more like a template for the others than a complete work (for me).

Album Rating: 4.0

good, borderline 4.5

Album Rating: 5.0

If you look at works like Leaving Meaning and The Beggar and compare them to other bands that are releasing albums 40 years into their career the difference in quality and creativity is astounding. Dig it or not, that alone is a big plus for this band

Album Rating: 5.0

Name 3 other bands that are 40 years into their career and still dropping highlights like Ebbing... I will wait

Album Rating: 5.0

Not bands, but Bowie, Cohen, Walker? But yeah, I’m completely with you on this one.

Album Rating: 4.5

Judas Priest, Helloween, and Carcass all dropped bangers for their latest albums, but those are very much the exception. Pretty amazing to still have something to say this far in.

Album Rating: 5.0

Yes, all good points. Bowie had a great catalogue for such a lengthy career (admittedly I need to spend more time with it to fully appreciate). Cohen as well, and I did enjoy the new Priest quite a bit. Thanks for reminding me to check out some good tunes today