Album Rating: 4.0

Yo this is too hype

Album Rating: 3.8

I've heard both Grandfather and Foundry a few times each (have them both rated as a 4), but never really given them enough time to fully absorb their music. They do feel like a group I might eventually fall for though, so might be time for another go.

Album Rating: 4.5

Oh okay cool. Yeah, Grandfather is easily my favorite (and a classic for me, personally), Foundry is like the solid follow-up that proves their debut was no fluke, and Antarctica In Color experiments with a wider array of sounds/styles but isn't quite as consistent or memorable (but it's still great!). In my opinion, the band is at its best with both Mason and Christian (AIC was essentially a Mason solo record) singing sprightly harmonies about spirits/ancient folklore/existentialism over pristine pastoral sounding acoustics, but I know that's an awfully specific vibe and the band has every right to want to branch out, haha.

Ahh where did this come from?? I haven’t seen anything on the socials. Thanks for sharing!

Sowing thanks for posting where each song comes from, appreciate it

Album Rating: 3.2

that's what you get for a) having Apple Music and b) listening to fuckin Tigers on Trains at the gym. beta moves buddy

"that's what you get for a) having Apple Music"

Great take, Spotify >>>

"and b) listening to fuckin Tigers on Trains at the gym"

Bad take, listen to whatever ya want at the gym as long as you just go to the damn gym

Excited to check this out once it is up on Spotify :-)

Would love some new ToT or Republic!

Album Rating: 4.0

these are leftover songs? are they still good?

Album Rating: 4.5

---I'm at the gym finally ready to listen to this and it's not even on apple music---

Yeah, this release was supposed to go live today on streaming platforms. There must have been some kind of delay. I emailed the band letting them know.



---these are leftover songs? are they still good?---

I think so. It doesn't live up to Grandfather or the heights of Foundry, but there are definitely gems to unearth (my personal favorites: Family of Fears, Underneath the Ivy Fields, You and Your Sainthood, Canossa, and Lowlife). I'd say Family of Fears (Antarctica In Color b-side) was the most pleasant surprise, because I knew the Grandfather b-sides would rule by default.

Album Rating: 4.5

Here's where you can listen to this compilation:



https://tigersontrains.bandcamp.com/album/antiquities



Through no fault of the band, the album's upload to major streaming services is delayed.



If you enjoy this artist's music, a purchase is always a wonderful way to show your support. But if not I'll re-post here when the release is on Spotify etc. so that you can stream the songs in a way that generates minor revenue.



Hope you all find a handful of gems here like I did!

Album Rating: 5.0

great review -- thanks @Sowing! if all goes well, this release should hopefully be up on all the streaming services by the weekend. appreciate everyone's patience with this!

I had no idea how delayed Spotify and Applemusic could be until recently. A friend of mine has had an album ready to go for over 2 weeks but is still in the release queue and doesn't know when it'll hit.

Album Rating: 4.5

Very unexpected and a welcome addition to the mix. I wish they would re-release some of their super early demos too. I’ve managed to find most of “The Tongue-Cut Sparrow…” and “The Equator!” But never heard anything off “Songs By and About Whales.”



6 of the songs have been previously released in some form, but it’s nice to have them together. Lowlife and Canossa are standouts to me from the “new/never released” tracks. I hope this leads to a new album - Souveneer has been great but I miss the folk too lol.

Album Rating: 4.5

Well said. Somehow I've never heard any of those pre-2010 EPs haha. Maybe I should ask @theyearfifteen about that 🤔

Album Rating: 4.5

There is a YouTube page out there with 2 of the early EP’s on it. Not sure what the policy is about posting links on review pages so I sent it to your shoutbox. If it’s ok to share I’ll be happy to post it here too

Album Rating: 3.8

I've been listening to this band a lot this week. This is a very impressive collection, I'd put it on par with Foundry and Antarctica In Color, only Grandfather is clearly better as a whole.

Album Rating: 4.0

looks like i'm the only member of Foundry gang on this site : (

Album Rating: 4.5

Thanks KingBoots8! I'm definitely going to spin them but I've heard wonderful things about Songs By And About Whales so I'll have to hunt that down as well.

Album Rating: 4.5

Also I just checked and this is up on streaming services now! Band deserves as many spins as you're able to give :-)