RE: The Builders and The Butchers
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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete
however I was less than impressed with it. It wasn't nearly dark enough for me to consider it to be "Gothic" by any stretch of the imagination, and the production was severely lacking.
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I know this is an OLD post, but wanted to reply anyway. While I agree that it doesn't exactly fit the Gothic MO (Mexican Funeral is how I believe I had heard it described more like) the lack of polish was greatly appealing to me. It just seemed more real or genuine, as if TB&TB would sound nearly identical through my speakers or by a winter campfire. It took me a few listens to appreciate Salvation and Western Medicine as there *gasp* electrified instruments! Overall, as one of my first listens in the genre, they have become one of my favorites PERIOD. I've also become a fan of The Devil Makes Three and Heathen Apostles. I'm making my way through this thread and trying to see what else appeals.
Thanks for all of the effort and input from everyone else. Going to make for some good fun listening.