Well forgot to post this earlier since I actually finished with the albums on Thursday because I went to visit my gf over Friday and the weekend.
The Mantle: Dunno, on the one hand it's pretty nice when it's not black metal, the post-rock and folk here are great. On the other hand, there's the black metal
I guess I'll just give it more listens and see what happens.
Selected Ambient Works 85-92: Finally getting into some classic electronic albums. And this ain't bad for the most part I guess. Really visionary stuff despite some sounds feeling quite dated these days.
Uroboros: Probably a bit too heavy for my taste but damn this is some tight, experimental metal from Japan. The vocals are demented and songs change of style and mood pretty quick so it doesn't get too grating.
Coal: Well finally giving them a proper chance. I guess I like this more than Bilateral, but still am not into this band for some reason, despite them being up my alley in theory.
Aenima: Also giving Tool a last, proper chance. I thinki I like this one more than Lateralus. which isn't saying much I think
Spirit of Eden: Second and third song are amazing, and the rest are nice. Definitely better than Laughing Stock imo. Also that John Cope bonus track is excellent. I think I'll check The Colour of Spring and the Mark Hollis albums eventually.