This doesn't sound like ION at all tho, not even mixing/production wise so the comparison are strange. ION was a one-off record for the band in a way, unique in their discog

Album Rating: 4.0

Troof, I think this and that both are unique in comparison to their older stuff. I just don't understand liking one and not the other, differences aside. There's still a fundamental kick to all their shit that's pretty universal

I don't think it's a stretch to consider this as a not-quite-so-lo-fi Swarth

Album Rating: 4.0

o shi now that I'm checking I've only listened to this, Outre, Vexovoid, and ION. 'scuse me while I do my homework

smh my head Milo expected better from you

Album Rating: 4.0

Expect nothing from me and you'll never be disappointed xx











I CAN CHANGE

Or, as my mom said through my childhood: 'Hope for nothing, expect the average'.

Album Rating: 4.0

A conception ritual perhaps?

Album Rating: 4.0

Oh that's /good/

Album Rating: 4.0

I’m sorry.

Album Rating: 4.0

Oh no, I was being sincere. I was mayor of chucklesville for a hot minute there

Album Rating: 4.0

In that case: i retract my apology.

Album Rating: 4.0

Rips af

yah

Honestly surprised this didn't make my end of year list - was blown away by it on release. Need to revisit. It's a pretty relentless undertaking, even for a Portal record.

Hagbulbia was an odd move, but curious to see how they unfold their ideas next - hopefully it's a sign of curious experimentation and not one of running out of steam...

it blows my mind that the accompanying record they put out with this has a lower rating its just as good if not better imo. Super dark atmosphere on that record. Check it out. The 'Hagbulbia' album.

Portal is a 10/10 game

Worst album of the year

Album Rating: 4.0

Heh

yeah, returning to this feels good. What a great addition to their discog