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Last Active 03-11-21 10:23 pm
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| Zel tries Neurosis and succumbs to tea poisoning
After being AGGRESSIVELY PRESSURED by Sputnik hooligans evilford and normaloctagon to do this, I overcame the psychological damage and figured I'd give it a shot
I'll likely do the hardcore punk ones in quick succession cos I'm reasonably familiar with those, and then get to the good shit, either at a rate of 1 or 2 a week. Not sure. By the end I'll have repaired the glaring Neurosis whole in my post-metal listening - something I shoulda done 6 years back | | 1 |  | Neurosis
Pain of Mind
It may not have any of the depth I'm assuming the later albums are going to have, but overall, a hella fine hardcore album with a bassist too good for everyone else. Black is an odd addition to an album otherwise thundering along at a billion miles an hour, and while I like it I can't help feeling I'd prefer the listen as a whole without the slight roadblock.
Should I rate these? Maybe a 3.4/3.5 dealie. | | 2 |  | Neurosis
Aberration
Sure it sounds like it was recorded on my laptop in 2008, but there's three choice songs on here making it a quality way of spending 9 minutes. Once more that bass is a distinct standout and the vocal performance has that extra-special lo-fi unhinged thing going on which makes it oh-so dreamy. It's a shame none of them got a further treatment on a regular album, although on further exploration Pollution does come up in the Word As Law special edition tracks although whether that's a re-recording, couldn't tell you yet. Lovely, gritty shit.
3.4/3.5 again I suppose. | | 3 |  | Neurosis
The Word as Law
This one's a little bit odd. They've slowed down a bit but are still definitely clinging to the hardcore of Pain of Mind and Aberration, but it almost feels like they've not quite figured out how to really harness the potential weightiness of slowing their sound down so it kinda falls a little bit flat. 2.5ish let's say. It's not a bad time, but made a bit awkwardly. | | 4 |  | Neurosis
Souls at Zero | | 5 |  | Neurosis
Enemy of the Sun | | 6 |  | Neurosis
Through Silver in Blood | | 7 |  | Neurosis
Locust Star | | 8 |  | Neurosis
Times of Grace | | 9 |  | Neurosis
Sovereign | | 10 |  | Neurosis
A Sun That Never Sets | | 11 |  | Neurosis
The Eye of Every Storm | | 12 |  | Neurosis
Given to the Rising | | 13 |  | Neurosis
Honor Found in Decay | | 14 |  | Neurosis
Fires Within Fires | |
zelenichajnik
03.11.21 | 1 tea down. Maybe I should shake it up with a coffee? I only have decaf instant though. | Pheromone
03.11.21 | god that ford is a persuasive fella
i need to do this also | zelenichajnik
03.11.21 | He's an unstoppable force of nature with firm but fair methods | zelenichajnik
03.11.21 | Looking forward to questioning the meaning of existence around the 5th week | evilford
03.11.21 | SWEET | Kompys2000
03.11.21 | Ooh this looks like a cool list | Trifolium
03.11.21 | Relatable! | zelenichajnik
03.11.21 | @kompys the music will doubtless be cooler than the 'analysis' but the interest is heartwarming all the same :]
@trif ford got you too huh | Trifolium
03.11.21 | Haha, kind of! But I was interested in them for some time too, checked them a while ago and it didn't work. Lately I've been getting the urge again though! | Divaman
03.11.21 | >god that ford is a persuasive fella
That's how he persuaded me to murder budgie. | Demon of the Fall
03.11.21 | YESSSSS! Early Neurosis shouldn’t be overlooked. Strong start. | zelenichajnik
03.11.21 | They shouldn't! Those averages hurt my soul a little bit. | Shuyin
03.11.21 | Band can be hard to listen at first, take your time | Deez
03.11.21 | Take 7 out , not needed
Dont rush it
Welcome to the end of the world | zelenichajnik
03.11.21 | Yeah, the plan once I reach Souls I think is to spend a week on each, give 'em a good few listens and what have you. | Shuyin
03.11.21 | Good plan, Some of their best albums can be overwhelming on first listens but when it clicks.. oh man, becomes one of the best bands ever | evilford
03.12.21 | Oh diva you wicked wicked man! | Divaman
03.12.21 | What? | TaiL4ever
03.12.21 | Did you find the True air thoU | TaiL4ever
03.12.21 | genuinely curiouS |
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