Author Topic: Agalloch Appreciation-thread (Read 75101 times)

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #350 on:** April 09, 2012, 09:20:21 AM »

I just got Ashes Against the Grain. I like it now, but expect it to grow on me over time. What would you guys suggest I get as a next step?

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #351 on:** April 09, 2012, 10:23:58 AM »

THE MANTLE

Zantera · « **Reply #352 on:** April 09, 2012, 10:39:26 AM »

Yeah, The Mantle would probably be a nice move. After that you have both Pale Folklore and Marrow of the Spirit. (both great albums)

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #353 on:** April 09, 2012, 10:53:57 AM »

Thanks, Natalie Portman

Zantera · « **Reply #354 on:** June 03, 2012, 11:53:17 AM »

Just won an auction for Ashes Against the Grain on vinyl for just 6,50 pounds (plus shipping), new, sealed and everything.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #355 on:** June 03, 2012, 11:54:19 AM »

I'm going to an Agalloch concert in about a month. I'm super excited!!!!

orcus116 · « **Reply #356 on:** June 03, 2012, 11:59:31 AM »

They should open with "Limbs" at every show, especially including the intro.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #357 on:** June 03, 2012, 12:00:57 PM »

Have you guys seen them live before?

orcus116 · « **Reply #358 on:** June 03, 2012, 12:07:28 PM »

Yes, though they didn't exactly look like the band I had envisioned. Pretty solid show, though. They covered almost all of their albums.

Zantera · « **Reply #359 on:** June 03, 2012, 12:08:56 PM »

Yeah I saw them back in April, amazing show. First time they came to Sweden. Negative side was a shortened set, they played 7 songs I believe, nothing from Pale Folklore, and Limbs without the full intro. But otherwise really amazing. Falling Snow and In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion enough made it epic.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #360 on:** June 03, 2012, 12:09:07 PM »

I still need to check the rest of the albums out. I've only listened to AATG and The Mantle

Zantera · « **Reply #361 on:** June 03, 2012, 12:12:01 PM »

They will probably play quite a few from Marrow of the Spirit, so make sure you check it out.

rosettastoned729 · « **Reply #362 on:** June 07, 2012, 04:07:14 PM »

Hi all. First post here ever.

Anyway, Agalloch are one of my favorite bands. In the studio, live, whatever - they're just awesome, so I'm happy beyond belief to see them getting recognition here on the official Dream Theater forum. "The Mantle" is literally my favorite album by any band ever, regardless of the fact that as bands, I would place bands like Porcupine Tree and DT (to give a couple examples) above Agalloch if forced to compare.

I have tickets to see them and will attempt at all costs to see them live in Brooklyn at Music Hall of Williamsburg (DMV-permitting that is - I meet the age requirement but need to get an ID card still), and I'm in all honesty just as psyched for that as I am for DT in Boston 10 days prior. First time for both bands and I'm sure my mind will be blown by both bands. The only thing I'm hoping for with the Agalloch show is that they don't cut "In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion" like they did for Maryland Deathfest. That song is just phenomenal, especially now that they apparently as of late 2011 include the slow, ambient middle section when they play it live every night. I'll admit I'm a new DT fan, no two ways around it, but in regards to their show, I really am hoping for a great variety of styles. Both Agalloch and DT, while completely different bands, can both be difficult to label as far as genres go, but what I meant by that is that I'm really hoping for songs like "The Spirit Carries On" and "Wither", in addition to songs in the style of "As I Am"

: and such. I won't complain regardless, as I feel incredibly blessed to be seeing two phenomenal bands in a span of 10 days (with a stop on Broadway to see The Book of Mormon in between), but I'm sure many of you understand what I mean in regards to wanting to hear certain songs and such.

Anyway, I got a bit sidetracked there, so I'm sorry. So....anyone have any more news on the Faustian Echoes EP?

TVC 15 · « **Reply #363 on:** June 07, 2012, 04:42:47 PM »

Need to pick up a ticket to see them when the come to town next month. Picked up Marrow on vinyl for free at my record store not too long ago. Earned enough shopping points to get it that way.

adace · « **Reply #364 on:** June 14, 2012, 01:54:27 AM »

So maybe this kind of an odd question, but does anyone know of any bands that are lyrically similar to Agalloch and Wolves in the Throne Room? I ask because I really love the way they harmonize natural imagery with philosophical themes.

Sigz · « **Reply #365 on:** June 14, 2012, 09:35:43 AM »

Check out some of the other black metal bands from the region: https://www.last.fm/tag/cascadian%20black%20metal

Zantera · « **Reply #366 on:** June 14, 2012, 10:12:36 AM »

Just got my Ashes Against the Grain vinyl today.

TVC 15 · « **Reply #367 on:** June 14, 2012, 10:21:48 AM »

Quote from: adace on June 14, 2012, 01:54:27 AM

So maybe this kind of an odd question, but does anyone know of any bands that are lyrically similar to Agalloch and Wolves in the Throne Room? I ask because I really love the way they harmonize natural imagery with philosophical themes.

Krallice may fit that category.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krallice

adace · « **Reply #368 on:** June 14, 2012, 03:16:52 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on June 14, 2012, 10:21:48 AM

Quote from: adace on June 14, 2012, 01:54:27 AM
So maybe this kind of an odd question, but does anyone know of any bands that are lyrically similar to Agalloch and Wolves in the Throne Room? I ask because I really love the way they harmonize natural imagery with philosophical themes.

Krallice may fit that category.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krallice

Great suggestion! Not a huge fan of their music, but the lyrics are amazing. Pretty much just what I was looking for

Also, from the link Sigz posted, Alda have really good lyrics as well. I'll have to check the other ones as well.

Gadough · « **Reply #369 on:** June 14, 2012, 11:39:21 PM »

So what's the news with Faustian Echoes? How many songs? I ask because this article describes the EP as a "twenty minute mammoth epic" which leads me to believe it's a single long song.

Zantera · « **Reply #370 on:** June 15, 2012, 01:06:10 AM »

I haven't heard anything, but seeing how long the main song will be, I'd be surprised if it's more than that song. Maybe another song or two, as long as the playtime is below 30 mins.

(or whatever the limit is for an EP)

Gadough · « **Reply #371 on:** June 15, 2012, 01:32:25 AM »

I don't think EPs have an actual time limit on either end...consider these examples.

Slayer - Eternal Pyre (1 song, 4:40, considered an EP)

Dream Theater - A Change of Seasons (57 minutes long, considered an EP)

I'm under the impression that labels can call anything an EP and get away with it, if it benefits them somehow.

Zantera · « **Reply #372 on:** June 15, 2012, 01:35:25 AM »

True, but in the case with Agalloch, their previous EP's have been 21 minutes (The Grey), 32 minutes (The White) and 28 minutes (Of Stone, Wind and Pillor) for example, so I'd guess that the new one is between 20-32 minutes as well.

Gadough · « **Reply #373 on:** June 15, 2012, 01:38:56 AM »

That makes sense.

I love one-song albums, so if that's what it turns out to be, I'm down.

Jirpo · « **Reply #374 on:** June 15, 2012, 04:10:00 AM »

Quote from: Gadough on June 15, 2012, 01:38:56 AM

That makes sense.

I love one-song albums, so if that's what it turns out to be, I'm down.

Yeah same, can't wait!

HarlequinForest · « **Reply #375 on:** June 15, 2012, 06:10:56 PM »

Quote from: adace on June 14, 2012, 01:54:27 AM

So maybe this kind of an odd question, but does anyone know of any bands that are lyrically similar to Agalloch and Wolves in the Throne Room? I ask because I really love the way they harmonize natural imagery with philosophical themes.

Gallowbraid is about as close to a carbon copy as a band can get to Agalloch. It's just one guy and it's really good if you can overlook the fact that he is trying to copy Agalloch exactly, even lyrically. Check out Ashen Eidolon.

adace · « **Reply #376 on:** June 26, 2012, 10:23:32 AM »

Faustian Echoes is streaming: https://agalloch.bandcamp.com/track/faustian-echoes

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #377 on:** June 26, 2012, 11:09:07 AM »

Wow. Just wow.

TVC 15 · « **Reply #378 on:** June 26, 2012, 11:22:37 AM »

Nice. Thanks for the link.

Sigz · « **Reply #379 on:** June 26, 2012, 11:38:56 AM »

Awesome. Also just grabbed my ticket for the LA show, I am excite.

Scorpion · « **Reply #380 on:** June 26, 2012, 11:43:49 AM »

Well, I've listened to some stuff online and I kinda like what I'm hearing from this band. With which record should I start?

glaurung · « **Reply #381 on:** June 26, 2012, 11:47:09 AM »

Either The Mantle or Ashes Against the Grain.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #382 on:** June 26, 2012, 11:50:28 AM »

Personally, I prefer Ashes Against the Grain, but they are both great starter albums.

Scorpion · « **Reply #383 on:** June 26, 2012, 11:57:41 AM »

I think I'll get The Mantle.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #384 on:** June 26, 2012, 12:10:05 PM »

New song is really great.

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