Post-metal
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Topic: Post-metal
Posted By: The Angry Scotsman
Subject: Post-metal
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 2:02am
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Favorite post metal band? Could never decide between CoL, Pelican and Isis. Well after some deep pondering and listening I have decided overall, my vote goes to Pelican. A very close one but in the end, it was down to overall enjoyment and I have gotten the most from Pelican. So how about it? Also, didn't include the band Minsk since I only have one album by them, "The Ritual Fires of Abandonment" so I can't accurately judge them, but kudos for that great album! ------------- Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Testament. The real Big Four of thrash metal! Listen to doom metal, worship Satan |
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Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 2:20am
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I absolutely adore Neurosis so they get my vote. You should get the latest Minsk album Brian. It�s really a great album too. The debut is pretty good too but not as interesting as the two next. I�ve posted reviews of all three albums: http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/minsk.aspx?ac=minsk" rel="nofollow - http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/minsk.aspx?ac=minsk
Another recommendation would be the new Bloodiest album. I have a review coming of that soon. Really great stuff. ------------- http://www.lyngby-boldklub.dk/" rel="nofollow - Forever TRUE - Forever BLUE! https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: The Angry Scotsman
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 2:40am
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Thanks Jonas! Will do. D'oh! Realized I forgot Yakuza. Again, I only know one album, "Of Seismic Consequences" but it is brilliant stuff. Loved it. ------------- Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Testament. The real Big Four of thrash metal! Listen to doom metal, worship Satan |
Posted By: The Angry Scotsman
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 2:45am
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To keep the discussion going: Neurosis gets huge respect from me, as pretty much the fathers of post metal but also as just one of the more innovative metal bands of the time, but musically I am not a big fan  TSiB is pretty good, but that is about the only album I really like. Long story short, their music just never really captivates me. Little interest when I am listening. Maybe it is just too challenging  but I always love a challenge! Gave em many listens and Neurosis just doesn't do it for me.Also I really don't like his vox. ------------- Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Testament. The real Big Four of thrash metal! Listen to doom metal, worship Satan |
Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 3:18am
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I have a few albums by some of the bands mentioned, they rarely get a spin though. The Sparowes probably edge it for me but that might change when I see Neurosis next month. Seeing a band live always makes a huge difference to my listening experience. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/colt2112" rel="nofollow - http://www.last.fm/user/colt2112 
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Posted By: Prog Geo
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 7:21am
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Isis!
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Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 8:47am
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I can't make up my mind. I've heard all the above bands, but do not have nearly enough of any of their albums to make a completely informed decision. The most albums I have by any of the above is 3 by The Ocean. Anthropocentric I voted as my favorite 2010 metal album, so I clearly like what they do. However, I still won't vote. ------------- https://armchairmaestro.com/" rel="nofollow - My Music Blog |
Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 11:18am
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I wouldn't call Yakuza post, they are straight-up primordial sludge. For me it's between Neurosis, Isis, and Russian Circles. Of the three Neurosis have the most albums I greatly enjoy, but I think Isis' 4 last albums are higher on my list than most of Neurosis' discography. I guess I will go with Isis. |
Posted By: The Angry Scotsman
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 1:02pm
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Yeah I don't have all the albums of all these bands but felt I should list em all for variation. Remember Colin, I don't like to be uber specific...I take a fairly loose view on post metal. I consider post metal the best banner for (most of) Agalloch's work but didn't want to create a lulzstorm. Anthro and Helo by the Ocean are also pretty great I must say! ------------- Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Testament. The real Big Four of thrash metal! Listen to doom metal, worship Satan |
Posted By: cannon
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 2:32pm
| From the list, Isis. Only have three of thier albums. Pelican would be second. Capricorns' "Ruder Forms Survive" is my fav album. Not a huge fan of this genre. |
Posted By: Prog Geo
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 2:47pm
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Capricorns!
------------- Inexistence is the true normality. |
Posted By: Xaxaar
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 5:32pm
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Only post metal album I absolutely adore is Oceanic, so Isis gets my vote. ------------- 
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Posted By: RuneWalsh2112
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 6:40pm
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Russian Circles for me, even though I only have their debut album. Hopefully I can get the rest of their discography during their upcoming gig a month from now.
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Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 6:43pm
| Russian Circles put on the best live show I've ever seen. |
Posted By: RuneWalsh2112
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 7:07pm
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Wait... are those suspenders?!? |
Triceratopsoil wrote:Posted By: The Angry Scotsman
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 7:27pm
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I would love to see some post metal bands live. Despite what I would think I've heard they, (as well as post rock bands) usually put on one hell of a show. ------------- Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Testament. The real Big Four of thrash metal! Listen to doom metal, worship Satan |
Posted By: Wilytank
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 7:50pm
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Neurosis. They pioneered the genre. Even though I love Somewhere Along the Highway, Panopticon, and Precambrian; I'd take Souls at Zero or Given to the Rising instead. Their other albums have a good chance of being bumped up to five stars for me when I give them a re-listen. ------------- 
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Posted By: Murphy
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 8:09pm
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Neurosis, by a considerable margin. Are there any groups getting around with an older 90's sludgy feel to them? I'm thinking something a long the lines of a more atmospheric (maybe experimental) eyehategod sound.
------------- Guai ai gelidi mostri �Everything that is doddering, squint-eyed, infamous, sullying, and grotesque is contained for me in this single word: God� Andr� Breton |
Posted By: The Angry Scotsman
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:41pm
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Without doubt Neurosis were the fathers. I can see how Tool was an influence but Neurosis are the post metal pioneers. I just am not too big a fan of their stuff ------------- Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Testament. The real Big Four of thrash metal! Listen to doom metal, worship Satan |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2011 at 2:11pm
| Out of this selection it's Isis just over Russian Circles (even if Russian Circles isn't really post-metal). |
Posted By: Xaxaar
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2011 at 1:07am
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Wish I could change my vote after hearing Somewhere Along the Highway. -------------
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Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 3:29am
| It's between Isis and Pelican for me... I'll go with Pelican today. |