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The Identity Matrix 05-08-2017 12:53 PM

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Artist: Inquisition

Country of Origin: Columbia

Album Title: Ominous Doctrines of the Perpetual Mystical Macrocosm

Genre: Black Metal

Year of Release: 2011

Track Listing:

Astral Path to Supreme Majesties: 9/10
Command of the Dark Crown: 8/10
Desolate Funeral Chant: 9/10
Cosmic Invocation Rites: 8/10
Conjuration: 7/10
Upon the Fire Winged Demon: 8/10
Ominous Doctrines of the Perpetual Mystical Macrocosm: 8/10
Crepuscular Battle Hymn: 8/10
Hymn For a Dead Star: 8/10
Across the Abyss Ancient Horns Bray: 9/10

Final Score: 8.2/10

Pros:
Love the sound, Dig the guitar work, Production is great

Cons:
Not 100% behind the vocals, but I'm sure they will get better with time

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Fvvk1uGpf2Hd1S0oysIEA

The Identity Matrix 05-08-2017 06:36 PM



Artist: Jane's Addiction

Country of Origin: United States

Album Title: Ritual De Lo Habitual

Genre: Alternative Rock

Year of Release: 1990

Track Listing:

Stop: 7/10
No One's Leaving: 8/10
Ain't No Right: 7/10
Obvious: 8/10
Been Caught Stealing: 8/10
Three Days: 8/10
Then She Did…: 8/10
Of Course: 7/10
Classic Girl: 7/10

Final Score: 7.6/10

Pros:
Solid alternative rock, dig the drumming a lot on a few tracks

Cons:
The vocals can be a bit annoying, writing can be weak.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/2Jkbi83HTSfqEd0CBdYwpU

The Identity Matrix 05-08-2017 06:39 PM

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Artist: Jeff Beck

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Album Title: Truth

Genre: Hard Rock (Blues/Psychedelic)

Year of Release: 1968

Track Listing:

Shapes of Things: 8/10
Let Me Love You: 8/10
Morning Dew: 8/10
You Shook Me: 8/10
Ol' Man River: 8/10
Greensleeves: 8/10
Rock My Plimsoul: 8/10
Beck's Bolero: 9/10
Blues De Luxe: 8/10
I Ain't Superstitious: 8/10

Final Score: 8.1/10

Pros:
Dig the production, excellent guitar work

Cons:
It lacks a real standout performance.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/0Tt2yDuJ0jiy0JwZzUZdlE

The Identity Matrix 05-08-2017 06:41 PM

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Artist: Jeff Beck

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Album Title: Beck-Ola

Genre: Hard Rock

Year of Release: 1969

Track Listing:

All Hook Up: 8/10
Spanish Boots: 8/10
Girl From Mill Valley: 6/10
Jailhouse Rock: 8/10
Plynth (Water Down the Drain): 8/10
The Hangman's Knee: 8/10
Rice Pudding: 7/10

Final Score: 7.6/10

Pros:
Engaging listen, Cool guitar work

Cons:
Drags its feet a little on some tracks

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/3EESd44PFyI8YczpseEtno

Trollheart 05-08-2017 06:44 PM

Wot, no more genres? :yikes:

The Identity Matrix 05-08-2017 06:46 PM

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Artist: Jimi Hendrix

Country of Origin: United States

Album Title: Are You Experienced

Genre: Psychedelic Rock

Year of Release: 1967

Track Listing:

Purple Haze: 9/10
Manic Depression: 9/10
Hey Joe: 9/10
Love or Confusion: 9/10
May This Be Love: 9/10
I Don't Live Today: 9/10
The Wind Cries Mary: 9/10
Fire: 9/10
Third Stone From the Sun: 9/10
Foxey Lady: 9/10
Are You Experienced?: 9/10
Stone Free: 9/10
51st Anniversary: 9/10
Highway Chile: 9/10
Can You See Me: 9/10
Remember: 9/10
Red House: 9/10

Final Score: 9/10

Pros:
Some of the most consistent material of all time, revolutionary for the time

Cons:
Vocals can drag a bit on a few tracks. Not terribly noticeable though.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7rSZXXHHvIhF4yUFdaOCy9

The Identity Matrix 05-08-2017 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart (Post 1833327)
Wot, no more genres? :yikes:

Genres are for plebs....

(Actually I ****** up. My bad. Thanks for pointing it out. Would have taken me awhile to figure it out.)

Trollheart 05-08-2017 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Identity Matrix (Post 1833335)
Genres are for plebs....

(Actually I ****** up. My bad. Thanks for pointing it out. Would have taken me awhile to figure it out.)

No problem. You'll be getting my invoice for consultancy in the post within six to eight weeks. Please don't make me send the boys around: blood is SO hard to clean off carpets...
:nono:

The Batlord 05-08-2017 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart (Post 1833344)
No problem. You'll be getting my invoice for consultancy in the post within six to eight weeks. Please don't make me send the boys around: blood is SO hard to clean off carpets...
:nono:

That is the lamest joke anyone has ever told. It's almost transcendent.

The Identity Matrix 05-08-2017 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart (Post 1833344)
No problem. You'll be getting my invoice for consultancy in the post within six to eight weeks. Please don't make me send the boys around: blood is SO hard to clean off carpets...
:nono:

Good thing I don't bleed!


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