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To be fair, this album is great for going to sleep to.... i wouldnt at all call it boring tho. its also perfect for long train/bus journeys. I have nothing new to add about this album, ill just weigh in with the masses and say how much i adore it, it restores me to default mindstate if that makes any sense....
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The only problem I have is that A Desolation Song is a weak ending track. Sure, it's a good song, but the album would've been better for me if ...And The Great Cold Death Of The Earth was the last track. Although I couldn't say where A Desolation Song would've fit in though, since the song seems a bit out of place... hence why they probably just put it as the last track on the album.
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This album introducd me whit this band, long long time ago here on MS, and it was wery long time ago when I last time was listening this one, so this week I gave a tryd 2-3 days non stop .. awesome, awesome memmories and emotions
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Caution - this album can grow on you! If you're reading this and you're like me your first impression was that you weren't all that impressed. But I've forced multiple listens and I got to say that I'm glad I did. There are some jems in this album. One big thing about them that I enjoy is that they aren't in a rush and they're not trying to blast your ears off. They let the music evolve, which in itself is an attribute to be admired.
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Written by Reality03 on 22.08.2013 at 13:56
Beautiful...just beautiful!
I agree with you
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Written by mrgod on 25.01.2013 at 15:26
Written by Boxcar Willy on 23.03.2012 at 21:15
Written by mrgod on 11.03.2012 at 17:48
I don't like it.
Then you are not human.
yeah, i'm human and i'm sleeping when i listen this album. too slow, too boring...
then you should sleep..foreeeevvverrrr..
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Paw.Mnggaran - 25.01.2014 at 07:07
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Written by MetalButt on 14.12.2013 at 11:35
then you should sleep..foreeeevvverrrr..
LOL
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Written by Guest on 26.01.2014 at 12:49
A desolation song is PERFECT to close off this masterpiece. it's the perfect representation of 'desolation' as we learn it through the journey of the album. it gives me chills every time i listen to it.
btw, i seriously can't think why ashes against the grain is higher than the mantle. imo it's way overrated, ashes against the grain has the weakest ending by far, not the mantle.
Really? I see what you mean though, but I still stand by what I said. I'm also of the opinion that "Ashes" is better than this. One of the reasons is that I'm not a fan of instrumental tracks, so it goes without saying that most instrumental tracks on The Mantle aren't among my favourite songs. AAtG is near-perfect and the only downside is the very last song. While I love long intros, I hate long outros, they bore me to death and make me want to put on another album. The intro of "Our Fortress is Burning" is absolutely brilliantly done, with the built-up and everything, but the outro (Part III) I usually just don't even listen to. Apart from that though, I think AAtG is definitely better than The Mantle overall.
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^ Madness
That is all. 
The marginals are very small though. At their best moments, I almost prefer AAtG but at their least good, the Mantle still wins over AAtG so in other words: The Mantle is far more consistent.
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No Agalloch album has failed me yet!
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Gawain - 03.03.2014 at 17:00
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I love, love, love this album. It was my introduction to Agalloch and I remember the day I first grabbed it vividly. It was raining and as I listened to it I could hear the heavy rain on top of it. It created an atmosphere I still remember to this day whenever I listen to it. It gives me chills.
One of the few albums I can say is a 'classic' of metal and music in whole.
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Written by Guest on 03.03.2014 at 17:00
I love, love, love this album. It was my introduction to Agalloch and I remember the day I first grabbed it vividly. It was raining and as I listened to it I could hear the heavy rain on top of it. It created an atmosphere I still remember to this day whenever I listen to it. It gives me chills.
One of the few albums I can say is a 'classic' of metal and music in whole.
Pretty much the same case for me, of course it was a hazy evening in Dubai and I was listening to it while I was studying calculus on the bus and I was on my way to the institute.
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Written by !J.O.O.E.! on 23.03.2012 at 21:15
Neither do I ;]
It pains me to say this, but you just lost a part of your credibility. 
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Written by Erik M. on 29.03.2014 at 22:19
It pains me to say this, but you just lost a part of your credibility.
My 5 score is incredibly harsh. While I don't find them that exciting I can tell it's quality stuff. This album is overdue for a re-listen anyway.
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Written by !J.O.O.E.! on 29.03.2014 at 22:30
My 5 score is incredibly harsh. While I don't find them that exciting I can tell it's quality stuff. This album is overdue for a re-listen anyway.
A 5 is indeed a harsh score for an album like this. Good to hear you're giving it a second (?) chance. 
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Written by !J.O.O.E.! on 29.03.2014 at 22:30
My 5 score is incredibly harsh. While I don't find them that exciting I can tell it's quality stuff. This album is overdue for a re-listen anyway.
Ah I'm very glad to hear you say that.
This album really holds a special place in my heart. From the first time I heard it, and with every single subsequent listen, I've felt an emotional attachment which only about four other albums can evoke.
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Written by Alex F on 30.03.2014 at 17:49
Ah I'm very glad to hear you say that.
This album really holds a special place in my heart. From the first time I heard it, and with every single subsequent listen, I've felt an emotional attachment which only about four other albums can evoke.
I don't think I could ever get that kind of connection from it. I think that kind of thing only happens at certain stages of music listening, and I'm probably far too old and jaded and have all those albums under my belt already 
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I love it... and I'm glad it took me so long to check out becayse after doing that I realised it's real impact on quite a few bands. I really like how sometimes it feels like it's only 50% metal and 50% neo-folk. The balance is fantastic and their use fo acoustic guitars is perfect.
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Written by Mr. Doctor on 01.04.2014 at 21:12
their use fo acoustic guitars is perfect.
Totally agreed, the best usage of acoustic guitars in metal I've heard.
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Written by !J.O.O.E.! on 30.03.2014 at 17:54
I don't think I could ever get that kind of connection from it. I think that kind of thing only happens at certain stages of music listening, and I'm probably far too old and jaded and have all those albums under my belt already
I to am old and jaded, and found this record well into my musical journey...but for me, it was instant captivation and awe!
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Maco - 15.05.2014 at 06:37
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All I can say is that this album (with its predecessor) is and will be a part of me forever.
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Written by Maco on 15.05.2014 at 06:37
All I can say is that this album (with its predecessor) is and will be a part of me forever.
Agree.
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SongsOfDarkness - 18.10.2014 at 18:49
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Written by Guest on 03.03.2014 at 17:00
I love, love, love this album. It was my introduction to Agalloch and I remember the day I first grabbed it vividly. It was raining and as I listened to it I could hear the heavy rain on top of it. It created an atmosphere I still remember to this day whenever I listen to it. It gives me chills.
One of the few albums I can say is a 'classic' of metal and music in whole.
That's just beautiful  I see this and other albums the same way. It has an unique atmosphere, you need to experience it, like a good Death/Doom album.
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Written by no one on 31.01.2014 at 06:43
No Agalloch album has failed me yet!
EP's and later ones are weaker IMO
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Why must be everything with shrieking vocals labeled as Black Metal? With this,there's almost more clean vocals than harsh...
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Written by !J.O.O.E.! on 29.03.2014 at 22:30
My 5 score is incredibly harsh. While I don't find them that exciting I can tell it's quality stuff. This album is overdue for a re-listen anyway.
And did you revisit it?
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Written by Erik M. on 20.01.2015 at 23:11
And did you revisit it?
Noooope ^_^
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Written by !J.O.O.E.! on 20.01.2015 at 23:13
Noooope ^_^
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Listening to this album was the weirdest thing in my life.I went through about half of it and was like:"Why is this considered such a good album? It's boring and repetitive",but then after a few more songs I realized my mood was changing according to the song's mood.I couldn't believe it!This isn't and album you listen to,this is an album you feel and live through and I love it for that.
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AATG got me into Agalloch, and it is truly one of the greatest metal albums that exists, but this album is somehow even better. A Desolation Song is somewhat dispensable, and the album might arguably be slightly stronger with its absence in terms of 'perfection', but the rest of the album is so truly extraordinary that there's not much else to say about the album except - 'glorious'. A marvel of musical composition, fusion of neofolk, acoustic guitars and atmosphere with blast beats and BM shrieks in a way that shall likely never be matched. They've released marvellous music since (particularly on the otherwordly AATG), but this album secured Agalloch's place in history with its release. In The Shadow..., Odal and The Hawthorne Passage just by themselves practically defy belief, and including Wooden Doors, Ghost In Your Arms and The Great Cold Death, plus the rest, just oh my
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Written by musclassia on 12.07.2015 at 02:08
AATG got me into Agalloch, and it is truly one of the greatest metal albums that exists, but this album is somehow even better. A Desolation Song is somewhat dispensable, and the album might arguably be slightly stronger with its absence in terms of 'perfection', but the rest of the album is so truly extraordinary that there's not much else to say about the album except - 'glorious'. A marvel of musical composition, fusion of neofolk, acoustic guitars and atmosphere with blast beats and BM shrieks in a way that shall likely never be matched. They've released marvellous music since (particularly on the otherwordly AATG), but this album secured Agalloch's place in history with its release. In The Shadow..., Odal and The Hawthorne Passage just by themselves practically defy belief, and including Wooden Doors, Ghost In Your Arms and The Great Cold Death, plus the rest, just oh my
I completely disagree that A Desolation Song is dispensable, it has a very important part in the album. It's supposed to sound notably different from the rest of the album, it's the acoustic closer of the album as a whole. Really without A Desolation Song the album is just a bunch of similar sounding songs rather than a complete album. Beautiful songs, but similar sounding none the less.
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Written by Ganondox on 12.07.2015 at 05:24
I completely disagree that A Desolation Song is dispensable, it has a very important part in the album. It's supposed to sound notably different from the rest of the album, it's the acoustic closer of the album as a whole. Really without A Desolation Song the album is just a bunch of similar sounding songs rather than a complete album. Beautiful songs, but similar sounding none the less.
Ha, that was a nice little drunken rambling there last night. Hmm, I mean it is different and I suppose it does act as a nice counterpoint to the rest of the album, I just always found it to be a kinda weird song and one that I was never fully keen on. Occasionally I've finished listening to the album with ...And The Great Cold Death and it sounds like a really nice cohesive package. Desolation Song adds a different dimension, but a somewhat imperfect one for me that almost takes away as much as it adds.
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Written by NorthernDickhead on 26.12.2014 at 19:17
Why must be everything with shrieking vocals labeled as Black Metal? With this,there's almost more clean vocals than harsh...
I think you'll find that most people don't actually consider this a black metal album. The band even stated that at the time they were more into post-rock like Godspeed You! Black Emperor rather than metal
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Written by musclassia on 12.07.2015 at 02:08
AATG got me into Agalloch,
same here it was mate Lupas who had this lbum artwork a goat and hors, it was awesome, at first I thought some shity metalcore band , I tried then I knew its a great one, I thought its Norwegian, then I found out its an USA band from Oragon... maybe one of bets discoveries in my life thanks to this site
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Written by Bad English on 20.03.2016 at 00:34
Written by musclassia on 12.07.2015 at 02:08
AATG got me into Agalloch,
same here it was mate Lupas who had this lbum artwork a goat and hors, it was awesome, at first I thought some shity metalcore band , I tried then I knew its a great one, I thought its Norwegian, then I found out its an USA band from Oragon... maybe one of bets discoveries in my life thanks to this site
How the bleep is the artwork of aatg a goat and horse?
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Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 20.03.2016 at 03:09
Written by Bad English on 20.03.2016 at 00:34
Written by musclassia on 12.07.2015 at 02:08
AATG got me into Agalloch,
same here it was mate Lupas who had this lbum artwork a goat and hors, it was awesome, at first I thought some shity metalcore band , I tried then I knew its a great one, I thought its Norwegian, then I found out its an USA band from Oragon... maybe one of bets discoveries in my life thanks to this site
How the bleep is the artwork of aatg a goat and horse?
hat artwork what MS has, isn't it goat ? and horns. BTW when Lupas introduced me whit it I thought its so unmetal , good I listened it I was stupid at age 22
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Paw!! - 24.03.2016 at 06:44
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Written by Bad English on 20.03.2016 at 03:12
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 20.03.2016 at 03:09
Written by Bad English on 20.03.2016 at 00:34
Written by musclassia on 12.07.2015 at 02:08
AATG got me into Agalloch,
same here it was mate Lupas who had this lbum artwork a goat and hors, it was awesome, at first I thought some shity metalcore band , I tried then I knew its a great one, I thought its Norwegian, then I found out its an USA band from Oragon... maybe one of bets discoveries in my life thanks to this site
How the bleep is the artwork of aatg a goat and horse?
hat artwork what MS has, isn't it goat ? and horns. BTW when Lupas introduced me whit it I thought its so unmetal , good I listened it I was stupid at age 22
ummmmmm are u still Bad English at 22?
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Written by Alex F on 10.10.2015 at 07:32
Written by NorthernDickhead on 26.12.2014 at 19:17
Why must be everything with shrieking vocals labeled as Black Metal? With this,there's almost more clean vocals than harsh...
I think you'll find that most people don't actually consider this a black metal album. The band even stated that at the time they were more into post-rock like Godspeed You! Black Emperor rather than metal
This is where Ms genre system fails again. This band isn't really black metal. Many bands in here get that tag to easily.
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I'm finally, very very slowly learning to appreciate this album and this band. Can't wait for the right moment to listen to this in the winter by the fireplace with a glass of mulled wine in my hand.
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VIG - 03.09.2016 at 16:44
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10000000000000000000000000000000000000/10
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Dima - 03.09.2016 at 18:33
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Written by VIG on 03.09.2016 at 16:44
10000000000000000000000000000000000000/10
wish i could listen to it for the first time again
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While I like The Mantle I find that people overrate it a bit. Not every song here is on the same level. I always have to skip "I am the wooden doors and the last two songs arent really effective too. I think that if the album would finish with the hawthorne passage I would enjoy it a lot more. Pale Folklore is the more consistent album.
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A Desolation Song is the perfect closer for this album.
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Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 03.09.2016 at 19:16
A Desolation Song is the perfect closer for this album.
Its not bad but somehow it sounds a bit out of place compared to the rest of the album. I'm probably in the minority with this opinion though.
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Maco - 03.09.2016 at 21:14
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Everything here is 10/10. =v
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My favourite metal album so far. Magnificent.
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