i'm somewhat torn on this one. on one hand, i strongly dislike their first two albums and i feel that they get more recognition for being "musically talented" than for actually writing two solid albums. on the other hand, i really like the direction they've taken and i think they do a good job staying relevant by combining elements of sludgier influences like Sleep & Kyuss with progressive undertones. and while i disapprove of the simpering fanaticism they certainly know how to write a good fucking song when they want to.
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