Author Topic: Agalloch Appreciation-thread (Read 73718 times)

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #560 on:** April 23, 2014, 11:19:52 AM »

Quote from: Lolzeez on April 23, 2014, 05:08:19 AM

Been really getting into the band recently. I have still yet to listen to the EPs but boy do I love what I've heard so far. Why the hell have I been living under a rock for so long?

Listen to The White. It's the best of their EPs, by far.

Zantera · « **Reply #561 on:** April 23, 2014, 03:02:08 PM »

I think their EPs are fine, but I never really listen to them. I think the albums are better, but both The White, The Grey and Faustian Echoes are great releases.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #562 on:** April 23, 2014, 07:33:22 PM »

Hoping to see them. Where depends on where I am.

WindMaster · « **Reply #563 on:** April 26, 2014, 10:29:59 AM »

I'll be seeing them in Raleigh.

adace · « **Reply #564 on:** May 01, 2014, 11:52:21 AM »

You can hear "Dark Matter Gods" here: https://www.invisibleoranges.com/2014/04/io-on-evr-playlist-and-archived-stream-from-4292014/

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #565 on:** May 01, 2014, 01:00:22 PM »

Thanks so much for sharing. It sounds awesome! More interesting than Cellestial Effigy imho. My excitement for this album is as high as it's ever been

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #566 on:** May 01, 2014, 01:02:31 PM »

Quote from: senecadawg2 on May 01, 2014, 01:00:22 PM

It sounds awesome! More interesting than Cellestial Effigy imho.

Agreed.
Less than two weeks!

ThatOneGuy2112 · « **Reply #567 on:** May 01, 2014, 01:07:06 PM »

Already prefer it to Celestial Effigy, as others have said. Sounds great! Now to desperately try and not overplay it on myself.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #568 on:** May 01, 2014, 01:20:42 PM »

I just stumbled across a little interview with John Haughm that I thought some of you may be interested in. Not too much talk about the (specifics of the) new album, but a nice read nonetheless.

https://www.steelforbrains.com/post/84124696782/agalloch

WindMaster · « **Reply #569 on:** May 01, 2014, 08:40:13 PM »

Great song and cool interview! Very excited for this album.

adace · « **Reply #570 on:** May 04, 2014, 05:52:25 AM »

new review: https://heathenharvest.org/2014/05/02/agalloch-the-serpent-the-sphere/

ThatOneGuy2112 · « **Reply #571 on:** May 04, 2014, 07:32:33 AM »

All my hype.

adace · « **Reply #572 on:** May 04, 2014, 09:30:23 PM »

It's streaming!!!
https://www.npr.org/2014/05/04/308273140/first-listen-agalloch-the-serpent-the-sphere#playlist

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #573 on:** May 04, 2014, 09:33:46 PM »

I'm gonna hold out until the actual release.

Scorpion · « **Reply #574 on:** May 04, 2014, 09:45:41 PM »

Listening now!

EDIT: Okay, one track in, and if the rest of the album is up to the standards of the opener, then this will probably top my 2014 list... up to now, anyway. Let's see what happens once Casualties drops.

adace · « **Reply #575 on:** May 04, 2014, 11:10:33 PM »

Oh boy...this album just isn't doing much for me. I love Celestial Effigy and Astral Dialogue but the rest of the album just feels plodding and uninspired (can't believe I'm saying this about them) compared to the rest of their discography. The songs just don't feel like they go anywhere and the vocals don't stand out either. Easily my least favorite Agalloch album. That said, I'm really hoping it grows on me.

Scorpion · « **Reply #576 on:** May 04, 2014, 11:12:55 PM »

Too bad... I really like it. Great album... only beats out MotS for me, but considering the strength of their discography, that's means it's still hell of an album.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #577 on:** May 04, 2014, 11:56:24 PM »

On first impressions alone, I definitely agree with Scorp. It's so dense though, and there's no way I'm going to try to rank it within the context of the rest of their work. Especially since every single one of their albums has grown on me over time. Astral Dialogue-Dark Matter Gods-Celestial Effigy is a great little run (as I think was mentioned in one of the past reviews posted here), Plateau of the Ages was fantastic, and the three connectors were all splendid (especially the closer). I'll have to give it another listen (or 20) tomorrow! Vales Beyond Dimension didn't do much for me the first time through, and the opening track is just a lot to swallow. My largest complaint, at this point, would probably be the lack of clean vocals. There have never been TOO many of them, but this album feels less dynamic for not having any.

Vrid · « **Reply #578 on:** May 05, 2014, 10:03:56 AM »

Jesus, the new record rocks socks. I didn't particularly fancy Marrow but this one ensured goosebumps from first go. Waah!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #579 on:** May 05, 2014, 11:05:38 AM »

I liked what I heard, but I will withhold official judgment until I get my hands on the album and can give it a proper listen.

FiberglassMoon · « **Reply #580 on:** May 05, 2014, 02:13:30 PM »

Man is this album dense....it's going to take quite some time to digest. I've listened to it twice and still barely have a grasp on it.

Though, I must say I'm slightly worried because there wasn't much in this album that immediately stuck out to me...a first for an Agalloch album.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #581 on:** May 05, 2014, 02:19:25 PM »

It would help a lot to be able to read the lyrics. At least, that's always been an important part of listening to Agalloch's music for me.

WindMaster · « **Reply #582 on:** May 05, 2014, 08:34:06 PM »

Super dense, super awesome. I don't like the lack of clean vocals, maybe his voice is deteriorating and he didn't want to put any cleans that weren't "background" vocals on this album... maybe something like that.

Heretic · « **Reply #583 on:** May 07, 2014, 05:45:05 PM »

I like this album. It's nothing fantastically new or amazing but it's not bad and I definitely enjoy more of the Agalloch sound. There are some brilliant moments as well, but it doesn't quite top the first three albums for me. Maybe about equal with Marrow.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #584 on:** May 08, 2014, 06:59:55 PM »

I'm listening to it for the first time in a couple days. A few thoughts...

Heaviest Agalloch album ever? I'd say so. The production is also a big step up from MotS, but I can't say I enjoy it more than AAtG. While I do think it's starting to grow on me more, I'd be lying if I said it has wowed me thus far. There's just so much to dig through. It's encouraging, though, that it took so long for AAtG to click for me, and now it's likely my favorite album of all time. And I'm still really looking forward to sitting down with a physical copy and reading the lyrics, as I'm sure that will help. I'm surprised by how much I like Celestial Effigy right now, as I wasn't completely sold on it as a single. Perhaps it's just one of those songs that works significantly better within the context of the album. The vocals are superb, but I'm still a little disappointed by the lack of clean singing. I look forward to hearing how these songs play out in a live setting.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #585 on:** May 13, 2014, 03:45:15 PM »

Picked the new album up today and just finished listening to it for the first time.

The first track, Dark Matter Gods, and Plateu of the Ages seemed to be the big highlights for me. Celestial Effigy is pretty good, too.
The Astral Dialogue and Values Beyond Dimension haven't clicked yet, and the acoustic interludes seem pretty pointless to me.

WindMaster · « **Reply #586 on:** May 13, 2014, 07:18:49 PM »

The Astral Dialogue is one of my favorites. The album is just beginning to click, and I love it. The first half is there already, but Vales and Plateau are taking a little longer.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #587 on:** May 14, 2014, 07:31:33 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrCN1B8QtDw

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #588 on:** May 14, 2014, 07:57:37 PM »

How old is that guy?

son_ov_hades · « **Reply #589 on:** May 15, 2014, 06:07:33 AM »

I'm really digging the new album! I've never been a huge Agalloch fan but this one really does it for me, and I can't really explain why. Now I'm pumped to see them next week at Maryland Deathfest.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #590 on:** May 15, 2014, 11:21:31 AM »

Quote from: senecadawg2 on May 14, 2014, 07:57:37 PM

How old is that guy?

I guess he's only 13 (not The Needle Drop, but Eliot), but he certainly knows his stuff.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #591 on:** May 15, 2014, 11:50:24 AM »

Yeah he sure does- I wish I had been that into metal at the age of 13!

Lolzeez · « **Reply #592 on:** May 16, 2014, 12:39:24 PM »

The album is probably my least favorite Agalloch so far. (After 3 listens)
But still,The Astral Dialogue is an amazing track. Might be my favorite metal track of the year so far. The album itself is probably a 7.5/10 from me.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #593 on:** May 16, 2014, 12:44:57 PM »

It's not one of my favorites by them either, but it's still pretty awesome. It kinda sounds like a mix between MOTS and The Mantle, but it lacks the high points from either (though Plateau of the Ages could come pretty damn close).

And I know I've said this already, but the interlude tracks seem like a really lazy way of injecting some additional atmosphere, and they really bog down the flow of the album for me.

Zantera · « **Reply #594 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:55:33 AM »

Elliot is a cool dude. I've been watching his reviews for a year or so, he seems great. Cool and unexpected to see him do a collaboration with Anthony. He is perhaps a bit too "positive" on the music he likes (most times he gives out 8 or 9s), but he is still young and I remember being very biased at his age, so nothing too weird.

News: Track-by-track video for Paralyzed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd5TbGbalPs&feature=youtu.be

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