Album Rating: 3.5

My question still stands.

dont think folk rock as a whole is considered gimmicky, just mongolian throat singing metal

Album Rating: 3.5

There will always be some guy (Jim) who calls a band a gimmick when they consistently use a setup beyond the bog standard vocal/guitars/bass/drums. I don't see it that way, I think some diversity is incredible, if done tastefully.

Album Rating: 2.5

Aren't there like only three rock/metal bands with throat singing anyway? My issue is adding guitar and bass kind of muddies the sound and it's usually basic riffs from them anyway so it's actively taking away from the superior folk stuff.

Album Rating: 3.5

Yeah, the rock instrumentation isn't very interesting on its own. I think it adds a fun flair to the sound though and has some interesting dynamics with the folk side (not on this album, but the first thing that comes to mind is the instrumental part after the second chorus in Shihi Hutu).



This is less homogenous than the previous album, which, surprisingly, is a disadvantage since it makes me view this less as a complete experience and more as a collection of songs. Rumble of Thunder might not have many standout tracks, but taking it as a whole is very rewarding. Also, the Nothing More feature is ass.

Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound Off

Rumble of Thunder has Shihi Hutu, automatic win

Album Rating: 3.5

Hmm, I've never listened straight through Gereg since i found it boring aside from a few standout tracks. I basically forgot about this band until this album dropped, seems I should go back to Rolling Thunder