In late September 2019, I gave a glowing review to a new album with monochrome artwork released by an established post-metal band. Given all the chaos that has come with 2020, I'm experiencing a surprising degree of déjà vu right now.
A bit later than expected, but we finally have the second part of the Phanerozoic project from The Ocean, and a worthy sibling to Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic it is. "Jurassic | Cretaceous" in particular is a fantastic demonstration of what this collective are capable of.
Btw, because of the pipe character in the title I can't add it to my 2020 top list
Worry not, I came to the rescue
I don't think we should be changing official album titles just because the way lists are set up on the site. We should change our efforts to adapt to the album title, not the other way around.
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
I don't think we should be changing official album titles just because the way lists are set up on the site. We should change our efforts to adapt to the album title, not the other way around.
This isn't the first time it happened.
---- Do you think if the heart keeps on shrinking
One day there will be no heart at all?
I don't think we should be changing official album titles just because the way lists are set up on the site. We should change our efforts to adapt to the album title, not the other way around.
As a developper, I totally agree with that comment. I feel disappointed at myself when I go for the hacky solution like this.
Plus, The Ocean albums are already mis-named on many websites because of the many special characters, it's a shame MS would also fail here just because lists can't read it correctly..
They do so many great things which are all in a constant state of being held back by these poor vocal deliveries. The growls are seemingly always off pitch and lack the depth to complement the crushing nature of their harshest moments and the nasally cleans just come across as goofy and distract from interesting lyrical imagery. Post-metal that practically begs to be instrumental -- and thankfully a significant portion of it is. Also apparently they still release instrumental versions of their albums, so there's that.
At least the bass gets to take a walk every now and then and the brass section creates a sense of poignancy to go alongside the synth-heavy atmospherics.
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
poor vocal deliveries. The growls are seemingly always off pitch and lack the depth to complement the crushing nature of their harshest moments and the nasally cleans just come across as goofy and distract from interesting lyrical imagery. Post-metal that practically begs to be instrumental -- and thankfully a significant portion of it is. Also apparently they still release instrumental versions of their albums, so there's that.
Haha, it's funny, for me the vocal delivery is just perfect and exactly what I would want from a Post Metal outfit. I also liked the instrumental section a lot.
They do so many great things which are all in a constant state of being held back by these poor vocal deliveries. The growls are seemingly always off pitch and lack the depth to complement the crushing nature of their harshest moments and the nasally cleans just come across as goofy and distract from interesting lyrical imagery. Post-metal that practically begs to be instrumental -- and thankfully a significant portion of it is. Also apparently they still release instrumental versions of their albums, so there's that.
At least the bass gets to take a walk every now and then and the brass section creates a sense of poignancy to go alongside the synth-heavy atmospherics.
Could not disagree more, for me the vocals fits the music perfect