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| 5.0 classic | Hewitt | September 30th 08 |
The White EP transports you to another world. Agalloch really showcase their songwriting ability on this release. The songs are mainly mellow though they pick up a few times, and vocals only show up in the form of whispers, spoken word, a few vocal harmonies, and sound clips (from the classic original Wicker Man). As per their usual, acoustic guitars are the backbone of these songs giving everything a very earthy feel. It feels as if you are lost, walking through a great forest on a late summer afternoon as you travel through this EP. It's an incredible listen and I look forward to what direction Agalloch take their next full length.
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| 0.0 | Wreath | April 20th 12 |
Agalloch never claimed to be masters of their instruments and nor do they have to be in order to captivate listeners which clearly shows on both The Mantle and Ashes but which unfortunately shows a bit too well on this EP. It close to entirely relies on atmosphere which I'm sorry to say that I have yet to be impressed with and what I'm left with is a rather dull collection of songs that collectively blend together in pallor. Stripping a band of elements needed to maintain interest perhaps wasn't the best idea.
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| 5.0 classic | Have you tried jamming Helcaraxe? CONTRIBUTOR | October 10th 17 |
"The White" ep is essentially The Mantle if they stripped down the black metal influences and stuck entirely with the folk aspect of it, and it's truly gorgeous, The acoustic bit at the end of "The Isle of Summer" will warm the most languid of souls, as will all of the sparkling melodies off this album.
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| 3.0 good | Alabaster Jones | November 8th 16 |
It's really nice, don't get me wrong, but ultimately there's nothing about this neofolk EP that stands out as fantastic or even merely great. Closer "Summerisle Reprise" is about as close to a moment of triumph that The White reaches. There's no bad moments, but there aren't any moments we haven't already heard before from Agalloch either. It just goes to show Agalloch are at their best when mixing this style with atmospheric black metal and post-rock.
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| 3.5 great | EasterInTheBatcave | June 20th 16 |
Agalloch remove their metal components and go entirely folk! (This is sort of their Damnation, I suppose.) This is mostly acoustic, and it's mostly good, too ("Birch Black," "Sowilo Rune"), though some components don't work (the half-hearted vocals on "Birch White"). Much more fulfilling than The Grey EP.
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| 3.5 great | Dextromethorphan | April 3rd 16 |
Years ago I would've given this album a better rating. I still listen to it very rarely now, it sounded a lot more amazing back then. The overall flow is fine, but some points sound really off.
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| 0.0 | | November 30th 15 |
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| 4.5 superb | Smok3mon | June 17th 14 |
It sounds different than their albums, softer and almost without vocals...beautiful music to get stoned to lol
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| 3.5 great | DoctorVelvet | March 31st 13 |
Very refreshing mixture of folk and dark ambient.
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| 5.0 classic | Disembogue | August 25th 12 |
Perfect for a sunny day, heralding the onset of spring and summer, consistent and flows flawlessly. A bit melancholic, but more so in a nostalgic, beautiful way. Great album to reflect on, the music is very emotional and atmospheric and speaks for itself, no vocals needed here. Recommended for a walk in nature, perhaps in an enhanced state of mind.
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| 3.0 good | Staker | November 28th 10 |
A nice set of soft ambient folk songs. Not enough to distract my attention for long, but there's wonderful atmosphere here.
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| 3.5 great | CrazyFool84 | December 1st 08 |
A pretty graceful EP from a band that never ceases to amaze me. The quality of the recordings/song structures here are excellent, and the folk feel is a nice change from the usual dark metal sound the band puts out (though this really isn't that far a cry for their sound). Overall, the White EP is both a great addition for fans, and a nice place for new ones to get started.
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| 4.0 excellent | LostViking | March 16th 08 |
Let's be honest, the members of Agalloch are not phenominal musicians. There is no incredible guitar playing, drumming or keyboard work. And this applies also to their 3 full-lengths. The absolute strenght of Agalloch is their ability to compose. They are,imo, magnificent. (exp) Listen to the ending track "Summerisle-reprise" which mainly consists of a sparse piano line. That song conveys exactly what it is trying to do. It's an ending song, which can catapult you to a place in your mind. This entire EP conveys an earthy mood and feel. I can almost smell the dirt, trees and forest. This is why Agalloch are highly regarded, their ability to create musical art and completely capture the listener. It's been said, that on their previous full-lenghts, there songs are boring, long and drawn out.(I do not agree) however, this EP contains shorter songs-"Pantheist" being just over 7 minutes being the longest. This EP might be the way to go for those who can not attentively listen to music that's not "3-minute gratification." If your introspective, this 32.29 minute EP can give you the peace to be contemplative. If not, go listen to "Pig Destroyer"
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