Agent Fresco Destrier
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ComeToDaddy
September 6th 2015


1851 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

I'll second Dark Water, though it's better in context with the opening. I wouldn't recommend this album to you, as far as I can tell it definitely wouldn't appeal to you

LunaticSoul
September 6th 2015


2404 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

I'd say the only thing right in the list is 'Vool. And they sound like alt-rock Leprous if you really really have to draw comparisons, nothing close to Rishloo or TMV but appealing probably to people into that kind of stuff (as myself)

BrushedRed
September 8th 2015


3567 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

"There's worse artwork tbh"



http://groundctrl.s3.amazonaws.com/clients/dredg/media/05/11/medium.10m7c579cayl.jpg



Agreed. I liked pizza face.

Toondude10
September 8th 2015


15188 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

^ god every time I see that I jump out of my seat

Cubacabra
September 9th 2015


68 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

It just hit me that this sounds like a harder Sieges Even album.

Toondude10
September 9th 2015


15188 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I might just bump this up, there's just so many good moments on this and the singles are incredibly memorable.

BrushedRed
September 11th 2015


3567 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

^yeah.. every song

alienobserver
October 19th 2015


4499 Comments


glad this got coverage here. love the vocals. choruses are killer, guitarwork is catchy and rhythmic, love the use of strings / pianos. some great songs on here

Toondude10
October 20th 2015


15188 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

See Hell is just so m/

DaveyBoy
Emeritus
November 2nd 2015


22500 Comments

Album Rating: 3.8

5 years after their superb debut, Icelandic prog-rockers Agent Fresco deliver more of their dynamic genre-meshing on 2nd LP 'Destrier'. While it never reaches the heights of its predecessor, this front-loaded album is a real grower as its atmospheric qualities eventually take hold. There's also some genuinely heavy moments included, but they're promptly counter-balanced by some gorgeous piano melodies & Arnor Dan Arnarson's majestic voice. It's kind of disappointing that this talented quartet haven't released the classic that they're capable of, but it's difficult to dislike a record so diverse, ambitious & creative. Recommended Tracks: Dark Water, Howls, See Hell & Destrier.

LunaticSoul
November 2nd 2015


2404 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

"It's kind of disappointing that this talented quartet haven't released the classic that they're capable of, but it's difficult to dislike a record so diverse, ambitious & creative."



Classic case of way too high expectations, I was thinking the same at first but then came to realise that the album is a solid follow up anyway. Seeing them live in two weeks

DaveyBoy
Emeritus
November 2nd 2015


22500 Comments

Album Rating: 3.8

100% agreed. But I rated their debut a 4.5, so I couldn't help the high expectations.

Dr7
November 11th 2015


193 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

It's only album 2! They may have that 'classic' in them yet. Let's just hope the next album won't be in 2020.

DaveyBoy
Emeritus
November 12th 2015


22500 Comments

Album Rating: 3.8

Don't worry, I haven't given up on 'em.

ComeToDaddy
November 12th 2015


1851 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

I also think the debut wins out. This one runs away with itself a bit too much in places, whereas the debut experiments while staying pretty well grounded.



Enjoy that show Lunatic, let us know how it is! I bet they'd be killer live

Toondude10
November 12th 2015


15188 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

yeah I'm going to bump this. There are just so many moments that I love in here.

LunaticSoul
November 22nd 2015


2404 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

Show was great, got the t-shirt signed and all. Go see them if you can!

Dr7
November 23rd 2015


193 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Seeing them on Wednesday - really looking forward to it!

LunaticSoul
November 23rd 2015


2404 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

And the new songs sound better than previous material live. My girlfriend prefers the first LP but she said the same thing. ;)

Faraudo
December 13th 2015


4680 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

This album is glorious.



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