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| Mark's Q1 2015 List
Here are some albums that I've really enjoyed in 2015 thus far, in no particular order. | | 1 |  | Lucian the Wolfbearer
Paradise
(Funeral doom) A nice concoction of funeral doom and ambient; the ambient parts are gorgeous. Even if you're not into funeral doom, you'd do well to check out the two "Paradise" tracks. | | 2 |  | Death Grips
Fashion Week (Instrumentals)
(Hip-hop, experimental) I enjoyed this one more than most; while it's a little longer than it needs to be, the instrumentals stand on their own very well. | | 3 |  | T'Saatsuna/Reverend Desaad
Churnmilk Peg!!/Hypatian Codex: Compendium Dub
(Experimental, house, downtempo) Experimental house with tribal beats; has a very hip-hop inspired take on things, which appeals to me. This is one of the more inventive releases I've heard this year. | | 4 |  | Dead in the Manger
Cessation
(Black metal) One of my favorites of the year. It boasts varied and inventive songwriting, and the replay value has been great. | | 5 |  | Ethereal Shroud
They Became the Falling Ash
(Black metal, funeral doom) Dense and foreboding, the atmosphere is impenetrable on this one. The songwriting is powerful and moving. | | 6 |  | Heiress
Of Great Sorrow
(Post metal, hardcore) Always the overlooked band, Of Great Sorrow is vast and expansive. John Pettibone (ex-Himsa) offers up one of his best vocal perfomances. | | 7 |  | Hutcher
Hauntpop Vol. 2
(Ambient, experimental) A very interesting project that mashes pop songs with ambient brilliance. Basically, where pop songs go to die; haunting but still fun as fuck. (Still need to write a review for this one, sorry AnimalsAsSummit). | | 8 |  | The Amazing
Picture You
(Folk, psych/indie rock) Some great atmospheric tunes on this one; it can get a little samey but it doesn't take away from the highlights being some of the best tracks I've heard all year. | | 9 |  | Crypt Sermon
Out of the Garden
(Traditional doom) Dirty-sounding doom metal with ripping guitar solos. Overall a very fun listen. | | 10 |  | Blood Gemini
Snow Season
(Ambient, experimental) Beautiful wordless female vocals mix with atmospheric hip-hop beats. Highly recommended. | | 11 |  | Northaunt
Istid I-II
(Dark ambient) Vast and expansive, this album mixes field recordings with icy soundscapes perfectly. It's slow going at times, but a massive and immersive experience. | | 12 |  | Caina
Setter of Unseen Snares
(Black metal) One man black metal that incorporates just enough outside influences to stand out amongst his peers. | | 13 |  | Abstracter
Wound Empire
(Doom metal, sludge) Songwriting is killer on this one, very epic in scope and worthy of more attention. | |
cryptside
04.04.15 | Lucky thirteen, give me recs and check some of this stuff out. | cryptside
04.04.15 | Will check when I get off work tonight, Snox. | AnimalsAsSummit
04.04.15 | Looks like good stuff here, haven't heard any of these tho tbh lol. And i appreciate just being put on the list! no rush man, pumped 4 the rev when it comes | cryptside
04.04.15 | Dude, check 1-13 lol. It will happen soon man. Definitely check 10, I think you'd love. | ComeToDaddy
04.05.15 | Damn, I never saw your review on 1. Sounds like something I'd dig, same with 11, I'll give them a spin. | cryptside
04.05.15 | @CtD, definitely let me know what you think of both. Those are coincidentally the two from here that I would have rec'd you lol.
@Arcade, thanks buddy. Never heard of Father John Misty, but I will check all three. |
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