Of course. There is no substitute for looking into the bands’ background and lyrics for ourselves. I just really appreciate that the chance of falling in love with the music of truly awful people is far less likely here.
Just one reason Metal Storm is so incredibly important and useful for me, is the fact that when I discover a band here, I at least know the music itself isn’t an expression of nazism or some other evil ideology.
We’ve all probably paid for art made by horrible people. There is no way to be aware of every single band’s exact ideology, let alone the beliefs the individual members. Just one reason why… tbc
01. Tempting Time 02. Soraya 03. Thoroughly At Home 04. On Impulse 05. Tessitura 06. Behaving Badly 07. The Price Of Everything And The Value Of Nothing 08. CAFO 09. Inamorata 10. Point To Point 11. Modern Meat 12. Song Of Solomon 13. Wave Of Babies [2015 Encore Edition bonus] 14. Kalimba [2015 Encore Edition bonus] 15. Orea [demo][2015 Encore Edition bonus]
Animals as Leaders' debut is certainly an ambitious one. Everywhere there are instances of such otherworldly influences as techno, flamenco guitar, and purely technical metal. Of course, this is also an album where it can be a little too 'different' for one's own liking, and even though it is understandably unique as far as I'm concerned, it just won't be to everyone's taste. However, for those who like a challenge, this is certainly going to satisfy your needs, and consequently excite you right up until the last minute. The heaviness and aggression of 'CAFO' and 'Thoroughly at Home' contrast enjoyably with the slightly edgy calmness of 'Soraya' and 'Modern Meat'.
I finally have a copy of this album. At first I didn't think this was going to be anything special, but oh boy does this band prove me wrong. Excellent release! Extremely technical, but never forgetting to incorporate great, meaningful songwriting into the mix. This instrumental music speaks louder than any lyrics written for it possibly ever could. I'm impressed!
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Ordinary men hate solitude. But the Master makes use of it, embracing his aloneness, realizing he is one with the whole universe (Lao Tzu).
To me it's like listening to Noise or drone. Focus on one area for a awhile, but then zone out as you start to hear everything else. It's a little overwhelming but it'll happen... hopefully
It's not something I like to listen to frequently, but this at least has some substance compared to other prog albums, even if it drags on a bit.
I have a negative bias towards this band because of people I know that I associate with them.
However, that aside, I gave it a full listen tonight and I am absolutely astounded. Very strong, powerful material. Artistic. Creative. A 9 definitely, probably a 10 in the future.