Album Rating: 4.5

Even as someone that often prefers more avant-garde things (esp. when it comes to metal), I think this is head & shoulders above III. It's commanding, it's relentless, and it's nearly flawlessly executed. And the fact that it isn't as outré as, e.g., III or something like OBSCURA or Kayo Dot or whatever makes it more easily digestible, or at least more ubiquitous. Like, even though I absolutely love them, I have to be "in the mood" to want to listen to OBSCURA or SADNESS WILL PREVAIL. This, on the other hand? It's always appropriate to jam this.

Album Rating: 4.5

this would be any other band's magnum opus but III tops it ever so slightly imo



"Idk what this one was missing but the 2nd LP is just more MORE, idk."



this, exactly

Album Rating: 4.0

I prefer III for being such a completely singular experience, the production is absolutely flawless (possibly peak DM) and although it isn't an everyday listen, it gets plenty of run for just being so damn unique that there isn't really anything else to reach for in its stead. It's close enough mind because this is a fantastic example of the genre also, just that it feels slightly more erm "definable" (could be seen as a good thing).

I'm always mildly surprised you don't prefer III tect for the "avant" reason you stated.

P.S. Nice dig.

Album Rating: 3.5

what tect said



but i will say III has some of the best metal production i've ever heard. s u b l i m e

Album Rating: 4.5

"the production is absolutely flawless (possibly peak DM) and although it isn't an everyday listen, it gets plenty of run for just being so damn unique that there isn't really anything else to reach for in its stead. "



agreed with this 110%

Album Rating: 4.8

Bump.

Album Rating: 5.0

Best band ever made

Album Rating: 4.8

They rule hard indeed.

Album Rating: 4.5

waiting for that third album like 💀

Album Rating: 4.0

waiting to the point of (new)

... ad nauseam?

Album Rating: 4.8

BOOM!!!

Album Rating: 4.0

2027 would be reasonable, considering they have to design and manufacture new instruments, devise an original tuning, write a new genre-breaking musical theory and concept for the next album. Perhaps build a quantum computer to revolutionise digital production techniques, also.

Album Rating: 5.0

What tec said [2]



Although I wouldn't say this is "head & shoulders" above III, they're both damn near flawless

Album Rating: 4.8

Not head and shoulders, but a tad better. Doesn't matter. Both kill hard.

Album Rating: 4.5

They're both excellent albums but I can't help but think they aren't 5's.

Album Rating: 4.5

This clicked today and it is a work of art. I'm sure I'll keep hearing new things for the next twenty listens at least.

Album Rating: 5.0

Hell yeah bro excited for u

Album Rating: 4.8

Bump.

Album Rating: 5.0

Wait a minute, I haven't listened to this?

Album Rating: 4.8

WHAT???