Agalloch - Pale Folklore

12 years and no remastered version? What the hell?!

Written by strade on 29.05.2011 at 05:57

12 years and no remastered version? What the hell?!

What about this album calls for a remaster?

Written by Troy Killjoy on 30.05.2011 at 05:57

Written by strade on 29.05.2011 at 05:57

12 years and no remastered version? What the hell?!

What about this album calls for a remaster?

Well, I've pretty much gotten used to it now, but when I listen to The Mantle and then Pale Folklore, it tends to sound a bit... ugly. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't really take away from the album, hence the 9 rating. (I mean, it's not like I'm the only one who thinks this).

Written by strade on 30.05.2011 at 08:48

Well, I've pretty much gotten used to it now, but when I listen to The Mantle and then Pale Folklore, it tends to sound a bit... ugly. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't really take away from the album, hence the 9 rating. (I mean, it's not like I'm the only one who thinks this).

yes, it's rougher than their newer stuff, but that's why I've come to like it most.

and yes, i'm quoting your year-old comment.

I think the production on this album does hurt it. It shouldn't receive a full crystal clear remaster of course but I think it could be made a little better.

Written by [user id=114127] on 30.06.2012 at 01:34

Written by strade on 30.05.2011 at 08:48

Well, I've pretty much gotten used to it now, but when I listen to The Mantle and then Pale Folklore, it tends to sound a bit... ugly. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't really take away from the album, hence the 9 rating. (I mean, it's not like I'm the only one who thinks this).

yes, it's rougher than their newer stuff, but that's why I've come to like it most.

and yes, i'm quoting your year-old comment.

Haha yes, that's the big factor here. I've actually come to like the production a lot, and yes, I do think it makes the album better and more 'unique' in a way. I still prefer the sound of The Mantle and Marrow better, but this is a great sound that suits the style of music.

Written by Timmeh on 30.06.2012 at 05:11

I think the production on this album does hurt it. It shouldn't receive a full crystal clear remaster of course but I think it could be made a little better.

Yep, pretty much the only complaint I have about this album. I think the transitions from one song to another could be a lot better, since it's definitely hurting the overall quality of the album. The other albums don't have this specific complaint at all, luckily. So yeah, this album would be one of the rare cases I'd definitely buy (again) if they remastered it.

Awesome release, it's my second favorite album by Agalloch (behind The Mantle), and the first one I've heard from them.

Just bought this, the booklet has all the lyrics in shiny golden color as the band logo in the album cover. It's so damn beautiful.

Everytime i listen to this, more reasons i have to play a guitar, one of best album of this band because some years later they will release the best album i ever heard. A tear was shed when i heard the melancholy spirit.

Exelent masterpice, more folk, more folk elements then into demo, I realy enjoy this was I was playing it like 10 times this week and I like song where
he was more screaming in weird vocals
''I saw the nightfall, it called to me like a river of shadows
It sang to me with the cries of a thousand ravens
That blackened the sky as they took flight and sank the Sol
I shall never trust the sun again, Eridanis Nadir''

actualy every song is good one, good to try and good to stick, this band never can make you bored

All the albums, being released by Agalloch I have rated with the perfect mark. I consider these guys being some kind of musical magicians as all albums are really masterpieces!
Just have a close look to this album.. Folk, black, symphonic elements are combined to create a little bit sad and melancholic atmosphere, I would even call it philosophic atmosphere, which reminds about past events even from childhood.
Anyway, perfect album from real masters!

Why did they split she painted fire across he skyline up, it would have looked amazing to open with an 18 minute long track

Written by [user id=147590] on 09.07.2014 at 23:03

Why did they split she painted fire across he skyline up, it would have looked amazing to open with an 18 minute long track

Actually it is on vinyl version of the album.

Written by Unhealer on 12.03.2013 at 06:38

Just bought this, the booklet has all the lyrics in shiny golden color as the band logo in the album cover. It's so damn beautiful.

I got the vinyl, and it's very beautiful too.

Written by NocturnalStalker on 05.08.2014 at 17:17

Written by [user id=147590] on 09.07.2014 at 23:03

Why did they split she painted fire across he skyline up, it would have looked amazing to open with an 18 minute long track

Actually it is on vinyl version of the album.

but on a vinyl there is no real way of telling when one track ends and another starts anyway. they are only split on cd/digital as they are different files. its all the same groove in a record, even going into tracks 4 onwards. i dont know if that made any sense.

Written by [user id=147590] on 05.08.2014 at 17:43

but on a vinyl there is no real way of telling when one track ends and another starts anyway. they are only split on cd/digital as they are different files. its all the same groove in a record, even going into tracks 4 onwards. i dont know if that made any sense.

Actually there is a way to tell as you can see the separating lines pretty clearly.

Overall, one of my most beloved Agalloch records (along with The Mantle).
My favourite tracks: She Painted Fire Across The Skyline, Dead Winter Days.

Written by NocturnalStalker on 05.08.2014 at 17:47

Written by [user id=147590] on 05.08.2014 at 17:43

but on a vinyl there is no real way of telling when one track ends and another starts anyway. they are only split on cd/digital as they are different files. its all the same groove in a record, even going into tracks 4 onwards. i dont know if that made any sense.

Actually there is a way to tell as you can see the separating lines pretty clearly.

you should not be a 70's freak to know it

I damn you the dead winters!!!!

Probably their most folky sounding in the traditional sense, it's a great album indeed but this was only the beginning for them, The Mantle followed and the rest is history.

My personal Top 3 songs from the album:

As Embers Dress The Sky
Hallways Of Enchanted Ebony
The Melancholy Spirit

Supreme album. The melancholy spirit title puts me in a melancholy state.