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Bees Made Honey In The Vein Tree - Aion



7.6 | 55 votes |
Release date: 18 August 2023
Style: Psychedelic doom metal

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4 want it


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Staff review by
musclassia
Rating:
8.8
Grandmother, Bees Made Honey In The Vein Tree’s 2019 release, very much went under the radar; I discovered it too long after its release date to give it a proper review, although not too late to propose it for the Metal Storm Awards, which ultimately resulted in it winning the 2019 Stoner Metal Staff Pick. Hopefully, Aion will gain a bit more traction than its predecessor, because this is a fantastic step forward for the group.

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published 15.08.2023 | Comments (5)

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23.06.2023 - 17:19
Rating: 9
Vellichor
This is the one I’m most excited for right now
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10.08.2023 - 10:28
Rating: 9
musclassia
Staff
Just listened through the promo copy for the first time - this is 80 minutes long, and amazingly remains engaging throughout that runtime. It's less stoner doom than Grandmother and more psychedelic/atmospheric, with a lot of sustained ethereal passages, but it's super cool
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10.08.2023 - 12:41
TheCrazyGoat
The best bandname I ever heard. I have to check them out.
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10.08.2023 - 15:44
Boxcar Willy
yr a kook
Written by TheCrazyGoat on 10.08.2023 at 12:41

The best bandname I ever heard. I have to check them out.

It's a just a lazy rip of the Earth album.
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14:22 - Marcel Hubregtse
I do your mum

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11.08.2023 - 06:28
Rating: 7
24emd
Theory Snob
Written by musclassia on 10.08.2023 at 10:28

Just listened through the promo copy for the first time - this is 80 minutes long, and amazingly remains engaging throughout that runtime. It's less stoner doom than Grandmother and more psychedelic/atmospheric, with a lot of sustained ethereal passages, but it's super cool

Intriguing Could you name any bands to give me footing?
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"I am too stupid to be human, and I lack common sense." - Proverbs 30:2
"Music? Well, it's just entertainment, folks!" - Devin Townsend

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11.08.2023 - 08:25
Rating: 9
musclassia
Staff
Written by 24emd on 11.08.2023 at 06:28

Written by musclassia on 10.08.2023 at 10:28

Just listened through the promo copy for the first time - this is 80 minutes long, and amazingly remains engaging throughout that runtime. It's less stoner doom than Grandmother and more psychedelic/atmospheric, with a lot of sustained ethereal passages, but it's super cool

Intriguing Could you name any bands to give me footing?

Hmm, there's one song near the end that's a bit Elder-y, but beyond that it's hard to make obvious comparisons - they're somewhat based in stoner doom, but a bit different to most of the obvious candidates in that style - maybe a bit like Green Druid but a bit lighter, or slightly like Comacozer. There's also a bit of a post-metal slant to parts here, a bit like how bands like Methadone Skies and Sunnata have dabbled a bit with post-rock/metal within stoner metal. I occasionally get very faint Psychonaut vibes too
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18.08.2023 - 14:32
Rating: 7
24emd
Theory Snob
Written by Boxcar Willy on 10.08.2023 at 15:44

Written by TheCrazyGoat on 10.08.2023 at 12:41

The best bandname I ever heard. I have to check them out.

It's a just a lazy rip of the Earth album.

There's a difference between a 'lazy rip' and paying tribute to an inspiration.
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"I am too stupid to be human, and I lack common sense." - Proverbs 30:2
"Music? Well, it's just entertainment, folks!" - Devin Townsend

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18.08.2023 - 15:29
Boxcar Willy
yr a kook
Written by 24emd on 18.08.2023 at 14:32

There's a difference between a 'lazy rip' and paying tribute to an inspiration.

I guess so. I don't think it's very thoughtful or creative though. I'm not going to start a thrash metal band and call it Ride The Lightning
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14:22 - Marcel Hubregtse
I do your mum

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18.08.2023 - 16:24
Guib
Thrash Talker
Written by Boxcar Willy on 18.08.2023 at 15:29

Written by 24emd on 18.08.2023 at 14:32

There's a difference between a 'lazy rip' and paying tribute to an inspiration.

I guess so. I don't think it's very thoughtful or creative though. I'm not going to start a thrash metal band and call it Ride The Lightning

Now now, the question is. Is the music good?
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19.08.2023 - 02:14
Rating: 7
24emd
Theory Snob
Written by Boxcar Willy on 18.08.2023 at 15:29

Written by 24emd on 18.08.2023 at 14:32

There's a difference between a 'lazy rip' and paying tribute to an inspiration.

I guess so. I don't think it's very thoughtful or creative though. I'm not going to start a thrash metal band and call it Ride The Lightning

Well... At least you wouldn't name your band Kings Of Thrash


Written by Guib on 18.08.2023 at 16:24

Now now, the question is. Is the music good?

Indubitably
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"I am too stupid to be human, and I lack common sense." - Proverbs 30:2
"Music? Well, it's just entertainment, folks!" - Devin Townsend

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21.08.2023 - 12:18
Rating: 8
AndyMetalFreak
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Contributor
Such a remarkable album indeed, it's definitely one of the most captivating atmosphere's I've currently experienced this year, along with Sermon. It's very long but also very rewarding if you can manage to get through it without distraction.
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21.08.2023 - 16:02
Rating: 9
Vellichor
Everything I hoped it would be. Well done.
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29.08.2023 - 17:46
Rating: 9
thebenfo
It's a super interesting blend of psychedelic doom and post-rock. Despite it's 80-minute run time (which can be daunting for bands in this genre), it's absolutely captivating. Well worth the full sit down and listen.
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03.09.2023 - 14:58
Rating: 8
ChrisWinther94
I must admit that this album needed some time to grow on me. It didn’t hit that hard at first listen, but now I’ve been listening a couple of times, and more of it’s beauty reveals itself with every time i listen to it.



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08.01.2024 - 07:01
Rating: 9
datfish
Anything 'psychedelic' in nature tends not to be my favorite thing and, while I have listened to plenty of psych-rock/metal records, they're not my go-to to re-listen to. This one, however, is the exception. The vibe it creates is impeccable, and it is a superb album.
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