Current obsessions

The Angry Scotsman wrote: How more recently, last week or two I have been HOOKED on Agalloch. Today was great, sat down in the woods while it was raining listening to "The Mantle" It was beautiful

The most brilliant musical experiences happen in such environments, IMO - I can't underestimate the feeling when listening to atmospheric, fitting music in the midst of nature. A couple years ago I did that on almost daily basis, no matter if it's -20C (except that I already broke one ipod in that use) or rainy or whatever, heh. Now it's reduced to maybe once every two weeks. Happy to live in the middle of forests and lakes, so to speak.

And Agalloch indeed works very well in such environment. ;-)

A little forest begins from this house's backyard already. Haven't used that place for musical pleasures though, just played a lot there as a child. I tend to go farther from home when listening to music, also a nice exercise since I don't do any jogging, as some of my trips might take a couple of hours.  Going to miss the silence here when I move to a bigger city next summer probably.

Edited by Vehemency - 23 Aug 2010 at 4:19am

Been really into Key recently, the band that has appeared in at least two threads here already, heh... Simple neofolk/pop and most importantly: sloppy, honest playing! These guys can't really sing properly and the acoustic guitar is sometimes terribly out of tune, but that all adds to the charm, not to forget the lo-fi production = perfect for my ears! I don't know if something is wrong with me when I enjoy things that aren't "right" at all. Also, really intricate artwork both in the full-length CD booklet and the handcrafted wooden box indluding three tapes. Magical stuff! A sample to be found here.

Edited by Vehemency - 01 Sep 2010 at 8:39am

Rediscovering Pantera and other thrash bands I left aside for some time.

Never can go wrong with Clandestine Blaze. Again got inspired to go through his records since there's a new album "Falling Monuments" to be released late 2010 / early 2011 it seems. One of the most anticipated releases of the year for me. Last album came out in 2006 which easily ended up being a highlight of the year. For once, a record of which I can say "can't wait!".

Meanwhile...

Still obsessed by Pain of Salvation.

adg211288 wrote: I'm mostly obsessed by the new Star One album at the moment. I was expecting a solid album but in truth I think it's a masterpiece, easily the best of 2010 for me.

Another great album from Arjen & co!

The Block wrote: J-Man wrote: Lately I've been really into Wu-Tang Clan. I really despise most rap with a burning passion, but I absolutely adore Enter the Wu-Tang. Probably a 5-star album from me. I've been discovering some of their other albums and spin-offs, but none of them have captured me like this charming debut has. Any other Wu-Tang fans here? Their stuff is pretty funny, but i still can't get over the idea that they are rap.

Like I've told you many times at school... it's just about the only rap group I'll listen to with a lot of enjoyment.

Interesting lyrics, too...

Vehemency wrote: Never can go wrong with Clandestine Blaze. Again got inspired to go through his records since there's a new album "Falling Monuments" to be released late 2010 / early 2011 it seems. One of the most anticipated releases of the year for me. Last album came out in 2006 which easily ended up being a highlight of the year. For once, a record of which I can say "can't wait!".

And it's finally out.



And it's fucking brilliant. Those who have heard CB's previous outputs, don't be put off by this album, it's no longer Darkthrone / Celtic Frost worship so heavily. Lots of dissonant melody and innovation. I love it.