Jakehammaren Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 The title pretty much says it all. Opeth has long been my favorite band, but lately Agalloch has been threatening to overtake that position. Every single album of theirs is beautiful and perfect. Pale Folklore, The Mantle, and the recently released Ashes Against the Grain simply will not leave my CD player. If you have not experienced the beautiful, haunting artistic vision of this band, you simply have not lived. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amorphous Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Yes, this is completely agreeable. I love Agalloch, I have been listening to them for at least three or four years now and I absolutely love The Mantle. The Mantle has stayed on my top ten list as one of the best albums in music, let alone metal, for quite some time. Other then that I bought The Mantle while in London, England and I doubt I will ever regret it. All I need to say is if you are a lover of metal music or not, the albums this band creates are excellent so pick them up. Oh by the way Jake, what are your favorite songs of Pale Folklore, The Mantle, and Ashes Against the Grain? From Pale Folklore I really enjoyed the trilogy song She Painted Fire Across the Skyline. From The Mantle I enjoyed most In The Shadow Of Our Pale Companion and ...And The Great Cold Death Of The Earth. From Ashes Against the Grain I enjoyed most the songs Fire Above, Ice Below and Limbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010DigitalBoy Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 [COLOR=DarkOrange]I just listened to 4 of their songs, and they're pretty damn good, more mellow than I'dve expected from you two :P I really liked A Desolation Song, great acoustic track. I only wish the singer didn't sound so bored at parts. Their other songs were pretty sweet, very dark and that is kewl. I may actually pick up one of these guys' albums if I can find more of their songs and listen to them. In some ways (not a lot, but some) they remind me of Isis.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakehammaren Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 ^^^You'd be suprised, man. I love me some mellow stuff if it's done right. Hence, Agalloch is my second favorite band (and actually my favorite band when I decide I like them more than Opeth... the two just sort of switch off every couple days). And as for my favorite song off each album, that's a toughie. I guess I'll go with: 1. Pale Folklore - It's a tossup between "Hallways of Enchanted Ebony" and "As Embers Dress the Sky". 2. The Mantle - Definately "In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion". It's one of my favorite songs of all time, and I know I'll cherish it for many years to come. 3. Ashes Against the Grain - Another tossup, this time between "Fire Above, Ice Below", "Not Unlike the Waves" and "Our Fortress Is Burning... II - Bloodbirds". I know that's almost half the album, but it's really difficult to choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010DigitalBoy Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 [COLOR=DarkOrange]I listened to Odal and now I think I'm gunna buy The Mantle next time I have money. Once again, they remind me of Isis with their heavy focus on music and repetition, with a mellow, yet heavy and epic feel. And now, listening to As Embers Dress The Sky, I see that they have some kick-*** riffs in there as well, and I like the singer voice. Once again I would compare it to Isis in the way that it is striking, but very buried by the music. I'd definitelly clarify this band as worth looking into not only for fans of epic, dark metal, but for fans of sound-filled beauties. Also, you guys should check out Isis. PS: XD they got the opera lady singing[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amorphous Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 [QUOTE=2006DigitalBoy][COLOR=DarkOrange]I listened to Odal and now I think I'm gunna buy The Mantle next time I have money. Once again, they remind me of Isis with their heavy focus on music and repetition, with a mellow, yet heavy and epic feel. And now, listening to As Embers Dress The Sky, I see that they have some kick-*** riffs in there as well, and I like the singer voice. Once again I would compare it to Isis in the way that it is striking, but very buried by the music. I'd definitelly clarify this band as worth looking into not only for fans of epic, dark metal, but for fans of sound-filled beauties. Also, you guys should check out Isis. PS: XD they got the opera lady singing[/COLOR][/QUOTE]Way ahead of you been listening to Isis for a few years myself. Their newest releases is excellent as well, have you heard it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010DigitalBoy Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 [COLOR=DarkOrange][quote name='Amorphous']Way ahead of you been listening to Isis for a few years myself. Their newest releases is excellent as well, have you heard it?[/quote] Well, I've listened to most of it on youtube but only once. I only just bought Oceanic last week (all they had at planet music) and I like it a lot so far, but have only listened to it like 3 times. I definitelly like "From Sinking" which I've listened to on purevolume many times. Their epic-ness is great -- Red Sparrowes is great as well. Returning to Agalloch, which CD do you guys reccomend the most?[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amorphous Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 [quote name='2006DigitalBoy][COLOR=DarkOrange']Returning to Agalloch, which CD do you guys reccomend the most?[/COLOR][/quote]The Mantle, no questions about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakehammaren Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 ^^^Agreed. The Mantle is one of the greatest albums you'll ever hear. Ever. Ashes Against the Grain is a close second, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ber0n the Neko Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Isis kicks ***. I saw them live when they opened for Tool in SLC. By the way, that was the most amazing concert of my life. So does Agalloch. I only have The Mantle because Jake is too lazy to burn me any of the new good doom metal he's gotten *shakes fist at him*. Good call on buying The Mantle, digitalboy. I think Isis came out with a new album lately, too. Someone verify that for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Good sleep music. I always have a been a fan of a faster pace, though, myself. -Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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