Album Rating: 3.5

Awesome, I know you've been waiting to unleash this beast for awhile. Pos'd. Its a good record but I'll take Catch Without Arms.

Album Rating: 4.5

You're luck it'ys you Veds (and that the review is well written) you're dangerously close to a neg here



This review reads like "the music is pretty awesome, but y'all fags insist it's classic and I don't agree so here's a 3.5" It's obviously slanted toward the Sputnik audience and isn't nearly as descriptive as most of you reviews. This seems more lackluster Sputnik shenanigans than actual review...js





...and as Bhoy has continuously pointed out Canyon Behind Her is not that good...bottom half of the album for sure



edit: I mean the debate about Gavin's vocals is soooooo tired...

Album Rating: 5.0

if this review wasn't so well-written, i'd neg you back to the fuckin stone age out of spite.



that said, you presented your argument well. i think the vocals take some getting used to on this one (they did for me when i first listened). Gavin seems much more subdued on this record than their other ones and i think it makes songs like Sorry But It's Over much more powerful in a haunting way

Album Rating: 4.0

Of all of the beloved sputnik records that I have never fully understood all of the classic ratings for, none have been quite as frustrating as dredg’s “El Cielo.” The band’s most acclaimed release has been described as “flawless,” “crafted beautifully in every aspect,” and “absolutely essential.” In actuality, the album is none of these things. In fact,

Album Rating: 3.0

this

Album Rating: 4.0

I agree strongly with this review. It's a good record but not an incredible one.

This review reads like "the music is pretty awesome, but y'all fags insist it's classic and I don't agree so here's a 3.5" It's obviously slanted toward the Sputnik audience and isn't nearly as descriptive as most of you reviews. This seems more lackluster Sputnik shenanigans than actual review...js

Yeah I see what you are saying here. Probably shouldn't have slanted it to the sputnik audience so much, but I didn't describe it as thoroughly basically because the other three reviews did.


Honestly, you could have gotten rid of this entire section. It's really not necessary.

I probably could have used something more creative for the intro. I need to work on eliminating unnecessary sentences.

Album Rating: 3.5

This review was long overdue. Perfectly argumented, especially this:

Lead singer Gavin Hayes has a rather pedestrian and droning voice to say the least, that weighs the record down a great deal. Hayes does demonstrate some significant range, but overall does not utilize his vocals properly; never appearing tense or even angry. Hayes never lashes out or gives the listener the impression that he is fervent over his lyrics. What elevates his performance however, are the soaring harmonies that are featured in various points in the record.

This should be the flagged review of this.

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

Such a good review,but I disagree with you on some things.On the one hand,I think that still it cant be compared to albums such as "wish you were here" or"In the Court...",-even time doesnt allow us to do so-,and it may doesnt have that inovational brilliance.On the other hand,it is an album that mostly provokes the listener to feel its music in a way thats very rare nowadays.The fact that too many listeners feel connected(including me) in a deep way with it,may stand out as a weak argument for some people,but El Cielo's brilliance is to be found in the majestical way of dredg's creational method to make soulful,small,haunting and catchy small songs.Surely some flaws can be revealed,but the way the album draws you is somewhat magical.

As for me,the way of judging el cielo is through subjectivity,and a review usually needs to be separeted from personal feelings,so your rating is absolutely justified.

Yeah even though I love this it desperately needed a non-5 review

Thanks Nag and scissorlocked.

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

No prob dude,the review was brilliant

Album Rating: 2.0

Review pretty much sums up my thoughts exactly. Except you didn't mention the worst lyrics on the album.

What lyrics are those Yotimi?

Album Rating: 2.0

"And babies are born in the same buildings where people go to pass away..Pass away"

deep shit man

Album Rating: 5.0

as much as i love this album i've always hated those lyrics

Album Rating: 5.0

i can see where youre coming from with this. i obviously disagree, but well written nonetheless.

why thank you, you crazy blind dude

Album Rating: 3.5

THOUGH HALF OF ME IS GONE

THE LONESOME PART IS LEFT

I CANNOT FIND THE OTHER HALF