Average Rating: 4.58 Rating Variance: 0.28 Objectivity Score: 34% (Poorly Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicKarnivool AsymmetryI understand that "Asymmetry" can be confusing. This record made me feel some very conflicting emotions when I first sat down with it. Some moments, like "Aum" and "Asymmetry" made me cringe, "Eidolon" was an utterly confusing addition I found didn't need to be on the album at all; the production of "A.M. War" was average, some vocals didn't cut it for me, etc.. But as the last track played, I concluded I absolutely loved the album, even after all the hate/love I experienced throughout. It is not cohesive, it is not easy to digest, it can be exhausting and dull, most of the time you wouldn't feel like playing it from start to finish. It is just not an instantly beautiful or rewarding record. However, It gave me enough old Karnivool, it gave me a lot of new Karnivool, it threw me around, and most importantly, it raised questions about conventional ways of constructing an album. "Asymmetry" asks "Why not?". Why not have polarizing songs in an album? Why does it have to be cohesive? why does it have to do just that one thing? It is exciting and inspiring, and yes, its weird, it needs time. It comes down to taste and it's not for everyone. I fall in love with it every day, for different reasons. To me, it is a solid 5.0.Katatonia Dead End KingsThis album really surprised me because no other Katatonia record managed to grab me in any way. But "Dead End Kings" is stunning. The production is flawless - the drum sound is superbly balanced, the mix is clear and punchy, the vocals sit just where they should and unlike many vocalists with lower tonality, the singer is engaging and adds the perfect finishing touch with catchy and memorable lines and phrasing. I have nothing bad to say about this record.4.5 superbBirds Of Tokyo March FiresCloudkicker SubsumeI loved this album. I love the wall of sound and the lush reverb with the distortion. The catchy melodies are great and this makes for one very dynamic and captivating experience. 3.5 greatDead Letter Circus The Catalyst Fire
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