Author Topic: Puppies' Black Metal Album of the Week (Featuring Voidsphere) (Read 15136 times)

The Walrus · « **Reply #175 on:** June 06, 2020, 10:20:47 PM »

No tracks are real in black metal, there's only trve and false

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #176 on:** June 11, 2020, 08:30:01 AM »

Quote from: Kattelox on June 06, 2020, 10:20:47 PM

No tracks are real in black metal, there's only trve and false

There is only Battle Dagorath! The more I listen to this album, the more I enjoy it. And I've been listening to this album for years...

ariich · « **Reply #177 on:** June 11, 2020, 08:55:13 AM »

I've been able to listen to a lot more music this week, so I'm comfortably on track with my roulette and finally able to listen to some other things a bit more. So I'm catching up on this thread.

Lunar Aurora - mixed feelings the result of which is an overall meh. I actually like a lot of the black metal stuff going on, it's pretty epic and the grand sections with harsh vocals work best. What I really do not like, at all, is the few segments that have choral-style clean vocals - the vocals just sound completely detached from everything else going on. Not just production-wise (which I could forgive), but musically as well, they just completely clash and it makes it borderline unlistenable for me. So a lot of the album is solid enough (if not the most exciting), but Gluck and Der Pakt are genuinely offensive to my ears.

Now onto to Darkenhold which has been the best received so far, so hopefully more up my street.

EDIT: Ok yeah the Darkenhold is solid stuff. Much punchier and generally more exciting, although it's a little cold and not as richly melodic as I'd like or as much as some of the stuff I've been sent in my roulette. Overall I'd probably put in roughly on a par with the Omega Centauri from week 1 (maybe slightly better) as while I'm enjoying this style more, that had much more sense of atmosphere.

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #178 on:** June 13, 2020, 03:55:33 PM »

Week 6

Arkona - Goi, Rode, Goi!

Folk Black Metal

1. Гой, Роде, гой! / Hail, Rod, Hail!
2. Тропою неведанной / On the Unknown Trail
3. Невидаль / The Wonder
4. На моей земле / In My Land
5. Притча / The Parable
6. В цепях древней тайны / In Chains of Ancient Mystery
7. Ярило / Yarilo
8. Лики бессмертных богов / Faces of Immortal Gods
9. Коло Нави / Kolo of Nav'
10. Корочун / Korochun
11. Память / The Memory
12. Купалец / Kupalets
13. Аркона / Arkona
14. Небо хмурое, тучи мрачные / Sullen Sky Lurid Clouds

Between having one of the best female vocalists in extreme metal, the epic folkiness of the music, the variety of sounds and instruments, and a great balance between the folk bits and black metal, this album is a classic in my mind. The plethora of traditional folk instruments used on this album really make it sound authentic and bring a little something extra to the album to make it stand out.

Also I translated the song titles for you guys, since they are all in Russian. Evermind, feel free to correct my translations.

TAC · « **Reply #179 on:** June 13, 2020, 03:57:50 PM »

Still have to listen to the last one. Work has been a bitch and last weekend was graduation. I'm off Mon and Tues so I should be able to catch up on this and the Tull thread.

Crow · « **Reply #180 on:** June 13, 2020, 05:32:00 PM »

i'll try checking this one out but i don't have high hopes seeing as i've never been big on anything i've checked out from arkona before and oh my god it's almost 80 minutes long

Evermind · « **Reply #181 on:** June 14, 2020, 04:02:31 AM »

Sullen Sky

I think you mostly did good except it should be On My Land and I think I'd say the sky in the last track should be either sombre or heavy, it mostly means it's just full of clouds like you can't even see the sun and the rain will perhaps begin soon, I'm not sure "sullen" is the right word for that.

By the way I know these guys and even saw them live!

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #182 on:** June 14, 2020, 11:11:42 AM »

Quote from: Evermind on June 14, 2020, 04:02:31 AM

Sullen Sky

I think you mostly did good except it should be On My Land and I think I'd say the sky in the last track should be either sombre or heavy, it mostly means it's just full of clouds like you can't even see the sun and the rain will perhaps begin soon, I'm not sure "sullen" is the right word for that.

By the way I know these guys and even saw them live!

Thanks for the corrections

How did you like their live show?

Evermind · « **Reply #183 on:** June 14, 2020, 01:43:16 PM »

I mean I liked them, but honestly I could name 10+ bands that were more entertaining mostly because it's not really my type of music. But it's worth the money though, if any of you have a chance to see them, go see them, they're great at what they do!

ariich · « **Reply #184 on:** June 15, 2020, 05:05:51 AM »

Right, finally getting caught up on this thread.

Battle Dagorath - not really for me. I dig the more atmospheric moments, but the metal (which is very dominant) is just not my cup of tea and doesn't have enough variety to keep my interest - it has that whole "white noise" thing going on and I just find it quite relentless and monotonous I'm afraid.

Arkona on the other hand, best of the thread so far! Absolutely love the variety, the balance of heavy, dissonant and melodic, and of course the folk elements. It's going to take more listens but this could be my first 4 star album of the thread!

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #185 on:** June 15, 2020, 08:45:45 AM »

Quote from: ariich on June 15, 2020, 05:05:51 AM

Right, finally getting caught up on this thread.

Battle Dagorath - not really for me. I dig the more atmospheric moments, but the metal (which is very dominant) is just not my cup of tea and doesn't have enough variety to keep my interest - it has that whole "white noise" thing going on and I just find it quite relentless and monotonous I'm afraid.

Arkona on the other hand, best of the thread so far! Absolutely love the variety, the balance of heavy, dissonant and melodic, and of course the folk elements. It's going to take more listens but this could be my first 4 star album of the thread!

That Arkona album is just an absolute blast to listen to. Maybe I should have sent them for this upcoming round in your roulette

nattmorker · « **Reply #186 on:** June 15, 2020, 06:55:29 PM »

That Arkona album is awesome!

Ярило is one of my favorite songs ever, really fun song!

I was not a fan of the last album, but this one is great.

Crow · « **Reply #187 on:** June 16, 2020, 09:24:17 PM »

i put this on while doing A Very Boring Repetitive Thing and it ended up interesting me less than the boring thing i was doing, which does not surprise me at all because I have zero expectations that i'll ever be the slightest bit interested in a full album of this style. i stopped after the 15 minute song because zzzzz

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #188 on:** June 16, 2020, 09:43:24 PM »

Quote from: Cyril on June 16, 2020, 09:24:17 PM

i put this on while doing A Very Boring Repetitive Thing and it ended up interesting me less than the boring thing i was doing, which does not surprise me at all because I have zero expectations that i'll ever be the slightest bit interested in a full album of this style. i stopped after the 15 minute song because zzzzz

I feel like you don't like anything anymore.... Then again I know your tastes in Black Metal tend to be very specific. Next week's album might be more up your alley.

Crow · « **Reply #189 on:** June 16, 2020, 09:45:37 PM »

i like plenty of things

just not folk metal of any variety

ariich · « **Reply #190 on:** June 16, 2020, 10:56:02 PM »

Quote from: Cyril on June 16, 2020, 09:45:37 PM

i like plenty of things just not folk metal of any variety

Except Wilderun.

Crow · « **Reply #191 on:** June 16, 2020, 11:48:49 PM »

wilderun is more prog death that has folk elements to it! folk metal is where the fantasy dragon riding melodies are the entire point
the latest wilderun album wasn't folk at all anyways it was more symphonic

and i HATED their first album, which well and truly was folk metal (pirate metal tho not dragon metal)

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #192 on:** June 27, 2020, 12:17:09 AM »

Sorry for missing a week guys. As Ariich already knows, I've been dealing with a family emergency since last week. Long story short (and without getting into specifics that I would rather not at this time), things are looking better for now, but only time will tell.

Anyways, I'll be returning this thread from it's 1 week hiatus tomorrow at some point. Stay tuned.

Crow · « **Reply #193 on:** June 27, 2020, 12:24:28 AM »

send this week's album in the next round of my roulette (if you survive)

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #194 on:** June 27, 2020, 10:52:07 AM »

Week 7

Tardigrada - Emotionale Ödnis (bandcamp)

Atmospheric Black Metal/DSBM

1. I
2. E Sturm Zieht Uf
3. II
4. Die Wand
5. III
6. Erschöpft
7. IV
8. Emotionale Ödnis
9. V
10. Verfall

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #195 on:** June 29, 2020, 10:32:31 AM »

Seems I killed my thread by missing a week. Or everyone is just busy with roulettes....

ariich · « **Reply #196 on:** June 29, 2020, 10:40:14 AM »

I'm trying to contend with nearly 12 hours of music in my final round.

I'll get to this in a few days!

The Walrus · « **Reply #197 on:** June 29, 2020, 10:54:36 AM »

I don't even have time for the albums I'm supposed to be checking out each week. I promise I'm gonna do a massive catch-up on this whenever I find the time. Haven't forgotten about these!

Even if the thread dies I'll bump it up, so take that

TAC · « **Reply #198 on:** June 29, 2020, 11:18:59 AM »

Quote from: Puppies_On_Acid on June 29, 2020, 10:32:31 AM

Seems I killed my thread by missing a week. Or everyone is just busy with roulettes....

I’m behind.

Crow · « **Reply #199 on:** June 29, 2020, 11:36:10 AM »

i'll check it out at some point this week but usually i don't check these out until like tuesday or wednesday at best bcuz it works out best for my schedule

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #200 on:** June 30, 2020, 05:32:40 PM »

No pressure, I just wanted to make sure I didn't kill my own thread and everyone lost interest.

Crow · « **Reply #201 on:** July 01, 2020, 04:29:59 PM »

listened to this week's album. feels like it's a bit lacking in personality but the sound is good. may or may not revisit it.

TAC · « **Reply #202 on:** July 03, 2020, 03:32:43 PM »

Quote from: Puppies_On_Acid on June 06, 2020, 09:41:52 PM

Week 5

Battle Dagorath - I-Dark Dragons of the Cosmos | Bandcamp

Atmospheric Black Metal

1. From the Black Sun's Fire
2. Phantom Horizons Beyond
3. Return to Gates of Dawn
4. Through the Rite of the Stars
5. Transfixion of the Spheres
6. Psychic Abduction

This album is Spacey, Atmospheric, Epic, with a bit of a coldness to it. Fitting for the subject matter really. It has a great layered guitar sound that feels open and yet distant, like it's literally coming from the vacuum of space.

OK, going to try and catch up.

The good news...this album has the most badass song titles ever

The bad news...They only needed one of those titles because every song is the f'n same!

Not really a fan of this one.

TAC · « **Reply #203 on:** July 03, 2020, 07:00:17 PM »

Quote from: Cyril on June 27, 2020, 12:24:28 AM

send this week's album in the next round of my roulette (if you survive)

Oops

TAC · « **Reply #204 on:** July 03, 2020, 07:07:22 PM »

Quote from: Puppies_On_Acid on June 13, 2020, 03:55:33 PM

Week 6

Arkona - Goi, Rode, Goi!

Folk Black Metal

1. Гой, Роде, гой! / Hail, Rod, Hail!
2. Тропою неведанной / On the Unknown Trail
3. Невидаль / The Wonder
4. На моей земле / In My Land
5. Притча / The Parable
6. В цепях древней тайны / In Chains of Ancient Mystery
7. Ярило / Yarilo
8. Лики бессмертных богов / Faces of Immortal Gods
9. Коло Нави / Kolo of Nav'
10. Корочун / Korochun
11. Память / The Memory
12. Купалец / Kupalets
13. Аркона / Arkona
14. Небо хмурое, тучи мрачные / Sullen Sky Lurid Clouds

Between having one of the best female vocalists in extreme metal, the epic folkiness of the music, the variety of sounds and instruments, and a great balance between the folk bits and black metal, this album is a classic in my mind. The plethora of traditional folk instruments used on this album really make it sound authentic and bring a little something extra to the album to make it stand out.

That album is awesome. Not a fan of female harsh vocals, but musically, this album is fantastic. One of the best so far, Pup!

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #205 on:** July 03, 2020, 07:20:58 PM »

Glad you liked that one. It's easily a favorite of all time for me.

TAC · « **Reply #206 on:** July 05, 2020, 04:01:18 PM »

Quote from: Puppies_On_Acid on June 27, 2020, 10:52:07 AM

Week 7

Tardigrada - Emotionale Ödnis (bandcamp)

Atmospheric Black Metal/DSBM

1. I
2. E Sturm Zieht Uf
3. II
4. Die Wand
5. III
6. Erschöpft
7. IV
8. Emotionale Ödnis
9. V
10. Verfall

OK, I just caught up!

This is actually pretty good. Lots of the passages sound a bit samey, but each of the main 5 tracks hits some great grooves. On E Sturm, I wish it ended about the 7:30 area, as that last vocal part really didn't fit. I found it jarring.

The last song, Verfall is really awesome! I love where it went after the mellow part in the middle.

Cool album Pup!

Now you're the one that's behind!

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #207 on:** July 05, 2020, 05:57:29 PM »

I'll be posting a new album today sometime.

TAC · « **Reply #208 on:** July 05, 2020, 06:00:49 PM »

Today?

It's 8:00 PM!

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #209 on:** July 05, 2020, 06:06:32 PM »

Quote from: TAC on July 05, 2020, 06:00:49 PM

Today?

It's 8:00 PM!

Not from where I'm sitting!

It's 5:00 PM

News: Welcome back, Mike Portnoy!

Author Topic: Puppies' Black Metal Album of the Week (Featuring Voidsphere) (Read 15136 times)