Album Rating: 4.5

FINALLY got my vinyl of this. Dunno why it took so long, more than a month after release.



Oh well. Got an obnoxiously bright yellow shirt with it as well, that'll be fun to wear to shows and the like.

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

I bought their green TDH shirt at their concert, one of my fav shirts now!

Album Rating: 5.0

AOTY still.

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Agreed^

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

Had to put my 1,000th comment on my favorite album...

Album Rating: 4.0

Not huge on blood and most cursed hands

Album Rating: 5.0

AOTY

Album Rating: 4.5

It's up there for me... probably top 5. Maybe one. I'm getting close to making my final rank.

lol album

Album Rating: 5.0

#2 of the year for me.



My top 25 is pretty much set unless there are any late surprises.

Album Rating: 4.4

https://www.lakeandtheriver.com/index.php?showtopic=3881&hl=%2Bstory+%2Btime



Casey goin hard on the story of this record and clarifying some stuff from the previous ones. pretty grim stuff but I love how it ends tbh

Album Rating: 4.5

"'The only way you can get bigger than your band being backed by a full orchestra is getting as small as possible. I think that could be where we go for the next one.' Later: 'In the next year or so we'll probably be touring for a new album - it won't be Act VI.'"



hype hype hype

I hope this is that Indigo-ish project he's said he wanted to do for a while



in other news, some of those details and another listen this morning have convinced me to bump this up

Album Rating: 4.0

Melpomine is gorgeous

I'm lost for words at the reception for this. Surprised there aren't more people saying this is boring. Straining my mind to think of a single notable chorus on the entire album, and I actually do like some of their stuff. the act 2 or 3 had some good stuff (the tank comes to mind)

Album Rating: 4.5

how many times you listen? I was fairly lukewarm on my first few listens, also thought there weren't many strong hooks, but it was a huge grower. I'd also argue that the storyline on this one is the best in the series, so I don't think longtime fan hype should come as much of a surprise.

"I'm lost for words at the reception for this. Surprised there aren't more people saying this is boring. Straining my mind to think of a single notable chorus on the entire album, and I actually do like some of their stuff. the act 2 or 3 had some good stuff (the tank comes to mind)"

From what I've heard I can identify with this, but I'm withholding judgement until I give the whole thing some serious listening. The Tank is an awesome track for sure.

Album Rating: 4.0

the tank fucking rules

And with this album I finish my feverish trip today. Should have started by Act I, dammit, this is good.

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extremely good

Album Rating: 4.5

It took me quite a few listens to truly get into this album. Act IV was a lot more immediate in terms of catchiness, however, I agree this is the most mature LP of the series. It's amazing how Casey and the band managed to surpass such an excellent album like Act IV. I am stoked to listen to the final act.