Agalloch

Rainard Jalen · 03-25-2014, 06:52 AM

I'm not much of a metal fan, and had been urged to listen to this band by a friend ever since Ashes Against The Grain came out. I never bothered, until this year. Man am I glad I did. This band are something else. Mantle and Ashes are both perfect in their own ways, and Pale Folklore would have been so much better with proper production.

I haven't given that most recent album a whirl, but have heard mixed things. Is it an enormous departure from the sound of earlier efforts? As good/worthwhile as Ashes Against The Grain? Any thoughts would be great.

Primeval Scum · 03-25-2014, 12:06 PM

I like Marrow of the Spirit even more than Ashes Against The Grain. So, yes.

They also have a brand new album called The Serpent & The Sphere coming out in May, so be on the lookout for that.

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Primeval Scum Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 146	I like Marrow of the Spirit even more than Ashes Against The Grain. So, yes. They also have a brand new album called The Serpent & The Sphere coming out in May, so be on the lookout for that. __________________ Last.fm RateYourMusic Don't grieve for me, I'm not there. I am the gentle autumn rain. Hold up my lamp to light your way. Farewell to thee...

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Rainard Jalen Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,219	I'm not much of a metal fan, and had been urged to listen to this band by a friend ever since Ashes Against The Grain came out. I never bothered, until this year. Man am I glad I did. This band are something else. Mantle and Ashes are both perfect in their own ways, and Pale Folklore would have been so much better with proper production. I haven't given that most recent album a whirl, but have heard mixed things. Is it an enormous departure from the sound of earlier efforts? As good/worthwhile as Ashes Against The Grain? Any thoughts would be great.