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Boris – Smile Review
Originally written by Brady Humbert. My first contender for a top ten album of the year: Boris’ Smile. Boris is an experimental post-rock outfit from Japan. The band is a mish-mash of styles, more or less lumped together to create …
The Ocean – Precambrian Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. Organized according to geological time, The Ocean’s ambitious third full-length Precambrian is a monster of an album that spans 84 minutes and unfolds over the course of two discs. The first is the …
Alcest – Souvenirs D’un Autre Monde Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. Known for his work with Amesoeurs, Mortifera, and Peste Noire, Neige’s least metal project Alcest has oddly enough generated more buzz than the others. While 2004’s Le Secret contained Burzumian screams on “Elevation,” the full-length Souvenirs d’un Autre Monde, …
Rosetta – Wake/Lift Review
Originally written by Michael Roberts. Unfortunately I haven’t heard Rosetta’s first album The Galilean Satellites so if it’s a comparison you’re after then you’ll have to look elsewhere. Taken on its own terms however, Wake/Lift is a strong entry in …
Yakuza – Transmutations Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Yakuza’s 2006 album, Samsara, was their best release yet, and brushed closely with greatness, but didn’t quite have the legs to stand above other awesome albums by the time the …
Year Of No Light – Nord Review
originally written by John Hearn “Official website for the French hardcore band Year of No Light” Sérieusement? I might not know much about hardcore, but I’m certain that Year of No Light don’t play it. In …
The Pax Cecilia – Blessed Are the Bonds Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: How this band remained unsigned after releasing (and giving away) their superb debut EP, Nouveau, truly baffles me. And now with an equally stunning, challenging and artistic, self released and …
Pelican – City Of Echoes Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Pelican’s 2005 masterpiece The Fire In Our Throats Will Beckon The Thawwas easily one of the best releases of that year in my book. While I was already familiar with the …