Author Topic: Agalloch Appreciation-thread (Read 75176 times)

glaurung · « **Reply #420 on:** August 11, 2012, 03:39:10 PM »

Yep. Their show this tour was definitely one of my all time favorite shows.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #421 on:** November 25, 2012, 03:01:51 PM »

err, apologies if this has been discussed in depth before: is Ashes Against the Grain considered a concept album? reading the lyrics, i'm quite sure it is, but i hadn't thought about it before. anyone agree? has Haughm said anything to this effect?

glaurung · « **Reply #422 on:** November 25, 2012, 03:13:07 PM »

I've never heard anything about it being one.

Zantera · « **Reply #423 on:** November 25, 2012, 04:17:11 PM »

Quote from: glaurung on November 25, 2012, 03:13:07 PM

I've never heard anything about it being one.

Same, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was.

Jiangsu · « **Reply #424 on:** November 26, 2012, 10:04:15 AM »

I love this band, and can never decide whether I like 'Ashes Against the Grain' or 'The Mantle' more. I heard 'Ashes...' first and played it relentlessly after that and so it will always remain special. 'The Mantle', on the other hand, is just an enthralling and varied listen and I never feel like I am not in the mood for it. Awesome stuff.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #425 on:** December 09, 2012, 07:33:47 PM »

Man, The White is absolutely beautiful.
Summerisle Reprise, especially.

Oh, and AAtG and The Mantle are amazing. But everyone already knows that.

Xanthul · « **Reply #426 on:** January 02, 2013, 07:49:47 AM »

Sup homies

So I just got into these guys thanks to Zantera, who submitted "Fire Above, Ice Below" in my roulette a few months ago. I just listened both to Ashes and the Mantle a couple of times each and I'm quite enjoying them. They remind me of two bands:

- Opeth, because I'm having the same feeling I got when I started listening to Opeth - that is, I'm not a big fan of the vocal style but the music is so good I keep coming back. Not a bad band to be compared to, Opeth is in my top 5 bands ever.
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor, because I also tend to drift away when I'm listening to them, but in a good way. I can't seem to stay focused exclusively on the music for long but I still get that feeling of having listened to an awesome album once it's done. It's kind of a weird feeling but I like it a lot.

Well, what can I say, another two albums to add to the ever-growing list of CDs I need to purchase.

Zantera · « **Reply #427 on:** January 02, 2013, 08:20:42 AM »

Great to hear you enjoying them! Pale Folklore and Marrow of the Spirit are also two fantastic albums.

Pelata · « **Reply #428 on:** January 02, 2013, 08:28:31 AM »

Amazing band. I really like 'The Mantle'. The 'Faustian Echoes' EP is also really good...

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #429 on:** January 02, 2013, 04:46:31 PM »

Pale Folklore is also quite amazing, but it gets some slack for not being quite as polished as, say, The Mantle. it just needs remastering quite badly (and from someone who understands their music, so the correct dynamics can be created) — i did it myself, but i assume the band would rather analog mastering.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #430 on:** January 02, 2013, 05:33:02 PM »

This is the same band that thought the production on Ashes sounded too good so they intentionally made the next album sound like shit by comparison.

Yeah, a remaster of Pale Folklore isn't gonna happen. I agree that it's a really great album, though.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #431 on:** January 02, 2013, 07:35:49 PM »

true, but i find "Faustian Echoes" really has the balance right. the guitars hack and slash, but the drums sound like enormous oak trees. perfect for Agalloch!

WindMaster · « **Reply #432 on:** January 02, 2013, 09:56:12 PM »

The production on Pale Folklore sounds fine. It fits their sound and I wouldn't change it.

Zantera · « **Reply #433 on:** January 03, 2013, 02:37:22 AM »

I don't think Marrow sounds bad, but I agree that Ashes has a really nice crystal clear-sound, and it's a bummer they abandoned it.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #434 on:** January 03, 2013, 02:38:48 AM »

Their newest algbun is so neautiful

Pelata · « **Reply #435 on:** January 03, 2013, 06:27:18 AM »

Quote from: seasonsinthesky on January 02, 2013, 07:35:49 PM

true, but i find "Faustian Echoes" really has the balance right. the guitars hack and slash, but the drums sound like enormous oak trees. perfect for Agalloch!

That's a perfect word to describe FE..."balanced". It's a really strong EP.

WindMaster · « **Reply #436 on:** March 12, 2013, 03:07:06 PM »

AGALLOCH TO RE-RELEASE PALE FOLKLORE ON VINYL:

With the participation of The End Records, AGALLOCH are excited to announce an official vinyl re-release of their debut album "Pale Folklore" on 180 gram white vinyl with completely redesigned gatefold packaging. Originally released on Profound Lore in 2005 in a very limited quantity, this album has never been officially released in Europe and is mostly unavailable outside the US. AGALLOCH will be selling most of the pressing of this LP release directly to fans throughout their month-long tour of Europe in April/May. The End has placed this release for pre-sale over at their webstore: https://www.theomegaorder.com/Agalloch. However, if anyone anticipates seeing us live in Europe we encourage you to purchase this release directly from the band, as the proceeds will help fund the tour.

I already ordered my copy! How about you guys?

Scorpion · « **Reply #437 on:** March 12, 2013, 03:14:32 PM »

Well, since I'm not a vinyl guy, I won't be getting this, but thanks for the bump, because you just reminded me that I only have Ashes and The Mantle - is their other material worth checking out? If so, what next?

Dark Castle · « **Reply #438 on:** March 12, 2013, 03:16:30 PM »

All of it?
Marrow of the Spirit is such a fantastic record though, one you MUST check out.

glaurung · « **Reply #439 on:** March 12, 2013, 03:20:02 PM »

I mean they only have four albums so you don't have much to lose by listening to all of them.

Also Faustian Echoes and their White/Grey EPs are worth checking out.

WindMaster · « **Reply #440 on:** March 12, 2013, 03:26:26 PM »

Quote from: Dark Castle on March 12, 2013, 03:16:30 PM

All of it?
Marrow of the Spirit is such a fantastic record though, one you MUST check out.

This and also Pale Folklore (that completes all their LPs) Just get them all, every one of them is one of my favorite albums ever.

Zantera · « **Reply #441 on:** March 12, 2013, 03:37:27 PM »

Just pre-ordered Pale Folklore.

countoftuscany42 · « **Reply #442 on:** March 13, 2013, 08:30:17 AM »

tempting, but id rather get the mantle or ashes on vinyl. cool looking tho \m/

adace · « **Reply #443 on:** March 18, 2013, 04:10:04 AM »

Quote from: HarlequinForest 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.

Finally checked Gallowbraid. Absolutely amazing stuff. Thanks so much for the rec!

Note to other Agalloch fans: Check out Gallowbraid. You won't be disappointed.

WindMaster · « **Reply #444 on:** March 18, 2013, 06:30:46 AM »

I've been looking for a band that sounds exactly like agalloch for some time now. I'll really have to check this out.

Xanthul · « **Reply #445 on:** March 18, 2013, 06:43:34 AM »

I guess you guys already know them but Alcest is another pretty cool band, though not an Agalloch carbon copy. Alcest is perhaps a tad more focused on atmosphere than metal while still employing plenty of guitars and shrieking. I don't know how to describe the diferences, just go listen to them.

Zantera · « **Reply #446 on:** March 18, 2013, 06:46:36 AM »

Alcest are awesome and those who haven't checked them out should do so asap.

HarlequinForest · « **Reply #447 on:** March 18, 2013, 10:31:18 AM »

Yeah, Alcest are amazing. Their last two albums were both better than Marrow, imo.

Zantera · « **Reply #448 on:** March 18, 2013, 10:51:41 AM »

I haven't really compared them, but yeah.. Ecailles De Lunes and The Voyages of the Lame are both amazing. I do however feel like I gotta say something positive about Marrow, I think it's a superb album. I don't remember it getting negative reception when it came out, to me it feels like maybe the album faded fast for some people? Seeing/hearing songs from it live made it better somehow, and I really like it.

It's perhaps not Ashes/Mantle-quality, but that doesn't make it bad. I don't think anyone could expect Agalloch to top those two albums with a new album. If they do, awesome. But it will probably be stellar anyway.

WindMaster · « **Reply #449 on:** March 18, 2013, 11:25:38 AM »

Yes, Alcest is quite amazing.

adace · « **Reply #450 on:** March 18, 2013, 12:56:55 PM »

Quote from: WindMaster on March 18, 2013, 11:25:38 AM

Yes, Alcest is quite amazing.

orcus116 · « **Reply #451 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:19:21 PM »

I gotta get back listening to them. I remember Ecailles De Lunes being quite good.

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #452 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:20:32 PM »

You should check Old Silver Key(one album) and Drudkh

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #453 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:36:11 PM »

Check out Primordial as well. Especially the album To the Nameless Dead.

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #454 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:44:21 PM »

Quote from: LieLowTheWantedMan on March 18, 2013, 03:36:11 PM

Check out Primordial as well. Especially the album To the Nameless Dead.

I second that.

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