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hel9000
November 2nd 2022


1715 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

"The lack of loud guitars and the absence of Jimmy Chamberlain contribute a lot for this being the worst SP album, even below Zeitgeist."



oof. Jimmy is actually on Shiny and Cyr and this has more of his character than either of those imo. also definitely wouldn't call this sterile, there's a lot of variety between the tracks despite maintaining a mostly sombre mood throughout.

ArsMoriendi
November 16th 2022


42323 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

It’s a good one

MyMentality
June 23rd 2023


1766 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Struggling with this one a little. On one hand I love the chilling, darker tones and atmosphere on here. But on the other hand I hate how slow and bloated this album feels too. Album is both calming and frustrating for me, which is weird.

wildinferno2010
June 23rd 2023


1950 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Most of the tracks here are huge growers

MyMentality
June 23rd 2023


1766 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Yeah I feel like it's one of those albums. It's probably a 2.5 or a 3 at the moment, personally. Got a feeling this could change over time, will definitely give it chance. Blank Page gives me chills, I love it!

wildinferno2010
June 23rd 2023


1950 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Any standouts for you atm?

MyMentality
June 23rd 2023


1766 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

I'll be honest, the only songs I really like from this are Ava Adore, Daphne Descends, Pug and Blank Page. There's definitely moments outside of those songs I enjoy, For Martha starts off beautifully but it just goes on for a little too long. Most of the album leaves me feeling a bit... Empty? Just nothing to really take away from a lot of it. I absolutely love Mellon Collie, and I like Siamese Dream so hopefully this will grow on me.

wildinferno2010
June 23rd 2023


1950 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Fair enough. It's a depressing album, there are songs on this that I enjoy in the same way that I enjoy, like, red house painters or something.

MyMentality
June 23rd 2023


1766 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Definitely depressing! I do like my depressing albums though, shame this hasn't made a huge impact on me yet.

claygurnz
October 14th 2024


7790 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Gonna bump to a 4.5, album has grown on me tremendously over the years

DoofDoof
October 14th 2024


17294 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Definitely one of the most 'misunderstood at the time of release' albums ever

zakalwe
October 14th 2024


41931 Comments


Blind Melon - Soup

claygurnz
October 14th 2024


7790 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Yeah Doof I remember hating this when I first listened to it it about a decade ago, was disappointed with the lack of heavy tracks, especially after getting into SD and MCIS.

DoofDoof
October 14th 2024


17294 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Yes Clay, same with 'Soup' as Zak suggested but I'd also say 'Vitalogy' which no one knew what the hell to make of when it came out but has aged so well.

gabba
October 14th 2024


2815 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

The album does feel bloated at times, but compensates with a unique atmosphere. I love the change of style, didn’t miss the riffs for a minute. It marks a special chapter in their discog.

gabba
October 14th 2024


2815 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

The electronica in Pug is amazing. It’s a pity they didn’t include Eye on this album, released on the Lost Highway soundtrack only. Would have fit here perfectly.

Flugmorph
October 14th 2024


35411 Comments


absolutely gorgeous album

Sharenge
April 28th 2025


6708 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

and the nightmare rides on

swaggubeef
May 30th 2025


288 Comments


Tear is god-tier and Pug is beautiful

Ocean of Noise
May 30th 2025


11368 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Every bit as essential as the previous two



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