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| 5.0 classic | Brandon Scott EMERITUS | June 1st 15 |
Arizmenda's third full-length is undoubtedly the Southern California's strongest collection of songs as of yet. While the previous two releases seemed to be the product of free-flowing jam sessions, the songwriting here proves to be decidedly deliberate, providing more consciously structured pieces. As a result, the songs while more streamlined, are also more memorable. The band hasn't abandoned their now signature brand of discordance, but this time around there is also palpable sense of melody embedded within the tracks. This easily could have been a misstep considering the raw nature of the band, but they incorporate this new element into their patented sound seamlessly, simultaneously staying true to their roots, while treading new ground. Overall, this is an excellent release and recommended for fans of raw, atmospheric black metal.
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| 3.0 good | zaruyache | January 4th 15 |
Some really fine atmospheric black metal here and there, but it's not very consistent. Production's a lot cleaner this time around which definitely doesn't make it as hypnotic, but does make the melodies easier to appreciate. Mixed bag.
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| 4.5 superb | MoosechriS | October 31st 14 |
First listen done, already better than without circumference or centre
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| 4.0 excellent | bmelt | November 5th 24 |
| 4.0 excellent | qt | April 23rd 22 |
| 4.5 superb | Oobaloo | January 13th 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | Santet | July 31st 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | blou52 | May 12th 19 |
| 5.0 classic | borya | September 14th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Steev | June 10th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Prole | May 11th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Vetimus | March 5th 16 |
| 5.0 classic | GodL1ke | February 23rd 16 |
| 3.5 great | Wolfe | January 26th 16 |
| 4.5 superb | Ryan P STAFF | January 4th 16 |
| 3.5 great | trve | October 10th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Coast | February 10th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | p4p | January 2nd 15 |
| 3.5 great | Rail | November 29th 14 |
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