Metal Survivor Mania
I figure since I have to listen to all of these new albums for Metal Album Survivor, I may as well write a bit about them. As I've already listened to the first two, I'll write up a couple mini-reviews.
Boris - Feedbacker
Feedbacker is an album laden with the tropes of drone music in general. Often the album shies away from drone metal, and edges towards drone rock, due to a series of laid-back rhythms and even a couple guitar solos. Of course, it's all slowed down to infinity, but it's very relaxing compared to the other albums. Overall, I'll say it's about a 3 stars, as it bores as much as it invigorates.
Earth - Earth 2
Earth, on the other hand, has a tendency towards funeral doom metal, with intense and deliberate riffs a mainstay. Sort of reminds me of Dopesmoker, except slowed down quite a bit. With its three songs, the album plays out an immense narrative, all drenched in distortion and teetering on the edge of tedium. I think, however, that I've enjoyed this album quite a bit more than Feedbacker, for its quality songwriting, and subtle changes. I'll hand it a 4 star rating easily.
This makes my current list:
Earth
Boris