Album Rating: 5.0

It does change my perspective slightly to know that the singer hates my two favorite albums from this band. Although, when he said this album sounded like band members taking turns doing what they really wanted rather than working together I don't really get that. This album always sounded cohesive and deliberate to me. If the band members are all divergent, than that chimeric element created something stunning (or they must have a lot more in common than he thinks).

Album Rating: 4.5

I think more what he meant is there wasn't as much risk taking with the sound. Sort of like he felt they were kind of phoning it in at this point.

Which is crazy considering how good the end product is.

Album Rating: 4.0

not so much that.. more like he he felt they set a sort of template they were following after Panopticon. He wanted to move towards what he did immediately after with SUMAC and OMG.

Album Rating: 4.5

That's crazy. All their albums brought something new and great to the table

Album Rating: 4.5

That kind of seems like the same thing Relinq.

Album Rating: 4.5

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Sumac overall is better than this anyway so I’m not upset

Album Rating: 4.5

More experimental yes, better is a matter of tastes.

Album Rating: 4.0

The thing with SUMAC is that I don't think their songs flow particularly well. At times they just seem a collection of random bits and bobs thrown in the mixer.

Album Rating: 5.0

Sumac distinctly is missing the contrast Isis has. They crush to deeper lows, but they rarely deliver the same shining catharisis that you find in almost every Isis track. Like I said earlier, they’re great, but they lack the dimension that makes this band legendary in my book.

Album Rating: 4.0

are they lacking the pretty chords?



I had ‘catharsis’ to the ‘mac before

Album Rating: 4.5

I have both Sumac albums and I don't like them as much as any Isis album. I love that Turner will try anything though so I will keep supporting his weirdness.

Album Rating: 4.0

Isis is def better imo.

Album Rating: 5.0

Can't get into Sumac, too rough of a ride for me...

It’s cause y’all are a bunch of big BABIES that’s why

Sumac fucking rules. They're probably just as good or better than Isis for me. I love the stripped back heavy as all fuck sound.

Same. The guitar work is more technical as well

Album Rating: 4.0

at least you two know

Tbh I think people should stop hoping for new Aaron Turner projects to sound like Isis, there’s a reason the band broke up. His new stuff like Sumac is not the same and should be accepted for what it is

Album Rating: 4.0

amen, too many people not giving it a chance as so