Elder (USA-MA) Omens
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Waior
April 24th 2020


11778 Comments


i am happy to hear this bloc

Observer
Emeritus
April 24th 2020


9454 Comments


Lore is still their best. This was fun though.

CosmicPie
April 24th 2020


2901 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

I can't see this holding a candle to Lore... even after I give it some more spins. Feels too weightless for what it is. Needs more punch. More memorable grooves.

FadedSun
April 24th 2020


3196 Comments


As someone from MA, I still don't have an excuse for not listening to this band, and I still don't know why I avoid it.

Slugboiiii
April 24th 2020


335 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Feels kind of meh compared to their other stuff.

Deadmorphic
April 24th 2020


34 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Back when this site was just commenting on this new album's singles there was a lot of hate towards the vocals, saying they're kind of shite. Reading these comments it seems to confirm the fact that the vocals are pretty shite, but tbh I liked the vocals in previous albums (liked, as in didn't hate them).



I am hoping that they don't ruin the album? Is it a question of production? It is the same singer, so I find it hard to believe he just forgot how to make noises in his throat.

Deez
April 24th 2020


10498 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Off of the singles I said the same, Its not a mixing issue per se they just 'sound' really flat and slightly off and I also have had no problem with his vox in the past when loads have moaned about them. DIdnt hit me hard on first listen which is the first Elder not to do so. The keys are great on it though.

Deez
April 24th 2020


10498 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Feels kind of meh compared to their other stuff.'



Yeah...: (

Deez
April 24th 2020


10498 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

2nd half of Halcyon rules

MementoMori
April 24th 2020


900 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Fairly great record, but it doesn't stack up to their last two releases.

Deathconscious
April 24th 2020


27461 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

i dont get the vocal complaints, theyre not any better or worse than most bands of this type.

MementoMori
April 24th 2020


900 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Vocals have never been spectacular, but I'm entirely sure whether one should focus on those with this type of music. They're certainly not offensively bad.

Deez
April 24th 2020


10498 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Depends what you're willing to pass over listening to an album. If I listen to any record and don't like the vocals i find it pretty hard to just ignore them. Easier with stuff like Elder which has large passages of no vox of course. Im not offended by them either but in parts they make me go 'urghh' they just seem 'off' and Ive never had that problem before. In fact always thought they fit well. Cant quite put my finger on it on what it is exactly tbh

'Halycon' and 'Embers' are dope. Last tracks solid but the first 2 just dont grab me after a second listen. Will still be listening many times more though to see if they land.

FuzzyThoughts
April 24th 2020


114 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0

I really enjoyed Reflections..., Lore, and Dead Roots Stirring. Can't wait to check this out.

Nerdurosis
April 24th 2020


530 Comments


Damn I still gotta jam.

SitarHero
April 25th 2020


14792 Comments


Yeah, the first two tracks are the lest memorable of the lot, but Halcyon and One Light Retreating had tons of holy shit moments for me.

dedex
Staff Reviewer
April 25th 2020


12829 Comments

Album Rating: 3.7 | Sound Off

yessssssssss Divadude

DDDeftoneDDD
April 25th 2020


22800 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

They are simply off tune Deez...I feel like being them vocals so up front on this, gives me that punk-rockish feel I kinda dig.

Sowing
Moderator
April 25th 2020


44522 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

The vocals were the primary pitfall on my first spin of this. They're not terrible, they just sound like they don't mesh well with the music (to me). Will certainly be willing to alter that interpretation with additional listens.

DDDeftoneDDD
April 25th 2020


22800 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

Love that attitude Sow! m/



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