Alaskan - Adversity; Woe
| Release date: | 1 June 2011 |
| Style: | Sludge metal |
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17 have it 4 want it |
ReviewRecorded by Topon Das and Martin Cleal at Apartment 2 Recordings. Mixed and mastered by Topon Das at Apartment 2 Recordings.
Cover illustration: Pascale Arpin
Layout: Ross Proulx
All songs written and performed by Alaskan.
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8.7
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Rating: 8.7 |
I discovered Alaskan through Metal Storm and immediately I was intrigued. Upon visiting their bandcamp page and finding it was a free download, I was ecstatic. After listening to it a few times, I was impressed. I was overwhelmed by the atmosphere and by the music itself. The release itself is a primarily instrumental one, which is neither a good thing nor a bad thing. The vocals on this release are good, which could be a let down to some as they do not appear too often. However, the lack of vocals is made up for by the amazing guitar work. Gary does a very good job, he changes it up often to keep you interested in this album, in fact, he changes it up a lot. Another thing that caught my ears was the great drums. The drums flow extraordinarily well throughout this album. They fit and capture the atmosphere perfectly. Read more ›› |
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| Susan Smeghead Posts: 6941 From: USA  |
One of the most beautiful and incredible sludge albums released in 2011. Sadly, very underrated. Check out if you like great atmosphere.
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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| InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2641 From: Germany  |
I most certainly love this
---- He who is not bold enough to be stared at from across the abyss is not bold enough to stare into it himself.
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| BloodTears ANA-thema Posts: 11835 From: Portugal  |
Loved this one as well. Step into the "Mecca" of 2011 sludge.
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| Marcus Doit Like Bernie Posts: 642 From: USA  |
Written by Susan on 22.01.2012 at 01:40 That's all it took for me to give this a listen. I liked it a lot and usually I never listen to sludge (or whatever you wanna call it).
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| Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8977 From: Canada  |
Anyone know where I can get this?
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| MeloDeathViking Posts: 514 From: USA  |
Written by Boxcar Willy on 20.02.2012 at 05:53 There are links here http://alaskan.bandcamp.com/album/adversity-woe
---- "I am not superstitious, but I'm a little 'stitious." - Michael Scott
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| Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8977 From: Canada |
Written by MeloDeathViking on 24.02.2012 at 18:29 Thanks! 
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| MeloDeathViking Posts: 514 From: USA |
Written by Boxcar Willy on 24.02.2012 at 21:18 No problem. Defintitely worth checking out. Gonna download it from bandcamp when i get home from work. I actually have a lot to get from band camp when I get home, including some of the metalgaze nominees. Bandcamp = Awesome!
---- "I am not superstitious, but I'm a little 'stitious." - Michael Scott
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| Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8977 From: Canada |
Great stuff!
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| -DC-002- Mastercommander Posts: 1703 From: USA  |
Very cool album. To bad it didn't get more exposure, but now it lurks in obscurity and is truly klvt  bought it off bandcamp. They said I could pay nothing so I paid $3, put that in your pipe and smoke it.
---- Coldgrits
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| flightoficarus Stamp Tramp Posts: 1112 From: USA  |
Pay what you want? Sold. I always throw at least a buck.
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