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| 5.0 classic | Jared Floryan | June 29th 15 |
You'd be astonished at how much humanity and the number of sane points that aquatic life can take away from your pure, virgin body and soul. Little do the people residing in San Francisco, California know, there is a band sturdy, well-meaning, and overall tenacious enough to become sea creatures worthy of changing mankind the least we anticipate it; Giant Squid is this musical entourage. With their second full-length release The Ichthyologist, the band's attention-grabbing slab of post-metal sounds that are neither too overwhelming nor fragile is something to behold. Their way of utilizing dark, aggressive guitar-laden sections alongside other atonal effects capable of suiting the record's personality is definitely enveloped by undeniable greatness, and Aaron Gregory's cold, yet powerful vocal delivery throughout most of The Ichthyologist should never be taken lightly. Bits and pieces of the cello instrument provided by additional singer Jackie Perez Gratz enhance this particular listening experience, as does Matt Bayles' grandiose production skills; his recording techniques are very much appreciated and fit the album's evocative aura to a tee. Simply put, Giant Squid's sophomore offering hits all the right notes, breaks down all those cryptic barriers, and drags its grateful victims down into an ocean of a profound nature. It's musically crunchy while not becoming too voracious in the process and the compositions are nothing short of glistening excellence.
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| 4.5 superb | danielmoreno | March 8th 15 |
Such an distinctive and unique album (apparently about a man who kills his wife's lover, survives
a shipwreck caused by whales and then turns into a starfish-like thing). Great production,
ambience, vocals and lyrics. One of my all-time favorites. Needs even more love.
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| 4.0 excellent | BRAman22 | August 24th 14 |
A really weird but chill progressive post metal album.
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| 5.0 classic | lonerfag | June 21st 13 |
I first heard this album over a year ago, it was really good at first but now it has grown on me and become a classic. The species names also adds on to that already wonderful eclectic style.
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| 5.0 classic | Alex Newton | March 14th 10 |
This is exactly what we were all hoping for after Metridium Fields. Giant Squid has refined their songwriting and lyrical approach to create a seamless and epic piece of music -- integrating new instruments and new band members perfectly.rTracks like "Dean Man Slough" and "Blue Linckia" roll on over churning riffs and an atmosphere tailor-made for the lyrical concepts of swampy revenge and ocean turmoil. "Throwing a Donner Party at Sea" (a reworking of a song from Monster in the Creek) is a brilliantly executed rocker whose title is a maritime take on the Donner Party story.rThe Ichthyologist is a solid concept piece that shows a band living up to its terrific creative potential... and I can't wait to hear what they come up with next.
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| 5.0 classic | ByTheBeardOfZuess | January 24th 10 |
My friend is obsessed with this band, really took a few listens, but it's one of those albums where each song is better then the last.
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| 4.0 excellent | jrowa001 | February 7th 09 |
an amazing album from one of my new fav bands. this album has some new styles that werent seen in the debut album, but it also missing something that i liked on their debut. either way this album rules and might get bumped to a 4.5. i love all the guest appearances too. Anekke ftw. this and the new Solstafir have given 2009 an excellent start
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| 2.5 average | Zakusz | August 25th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | thawey | June 3rd 21 |
| 5.0 classic | Ueddy | July 25th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Nero | May 25th 18 |
| 3.0 good | Wolfe | November 28th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Abraxas | December 1st 15 |
| 5.0 classic | Kurazz | October 23rd 14 |
| 5.0 classic | hybreda | September 15th 14 |
| 4.5 superb | djunior | September 13th 14 |
| 2.5 average | mikep87 | August 30th 14 |
| 4.5 superb | Veldin | March 16th 14 |
| 4.5 superb | MRDi | January 19th 14 |
| 4.0 excellent | gagnonov | November 14th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | drds89 | July 12th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Ulshad | July 3rd 13 |
| 3.5 great | jmh886 | April 17th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Feels | January 13th 13 |
| 3.0 good | Troggy | August 14th 12 |
| 2.5 average | Lalka | April 15th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Diton | February 27th 12 |
| 3.0 good | kromml | January 26th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | vdop | December 28th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Shadow17 | December 10th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | itldob | November 26th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | cb123 | November 23rd 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Vespiion | November 10th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | goolsby | October 25th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | jg777 | October 25th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Inveigh | October 19th 11 |
| 5.0 classic | RK2THIS | October 4th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Moos | October 3rd 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Pagaard | March 31st 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Duffluc | March 27th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | CutMan | January 31st 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Math | January 10th 11 |
| 2.5 average | feav233 | December 20th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Lacerda | December 7th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Lakes. | October 11th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | puma35 | October 4th 10 |
| 2.5 average | Cavs | September 6th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jruined | April 12th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Toretto | February 20th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Mendigo | January 27th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Markk1 | January 6th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Beargyle | December 28th 09 |
| 2.0 poor | Lanx | December 11th 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | taroo | December 9th 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | Powerban | November 25th 09 |
| 3.5 great | Wizard | October 29th 09 |
| 4.5 superb | k616g | August 14th 09 |
| 2.0 poor | lobby | May 30th 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | ntrno | May 5th 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | manos87 | March 13th 09 |
| 4.5 superb | Smooz | March 13th 09 |
| 4.5 superb | KYZAR | March 6th 09 |
| 4.5 superb | Ryce | February 28th 09 |
| 4.5 superb | arns | February 19th 09 |
| 3.5 great | Crimson | February 15th 09 |
| 3.0 good | Zoo | February 4th 09 |
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