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Converge Jane Doe
The definitive and seminal hardcore/mathcore/metalcore album. A must listen for fans of any of those genres. At first listen I didn't really like this band most likely because I wasn't into the style at the time. After listening to early metalcore bands like The Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Poison The Well, Earth Crisis, and Zao I really gained an appreciation for this type of music. Then I revisited Converge, first listening to the "Jane Doe" album. Let me just start off by saying that this album/band is unlike anything I've heard before. Right off the bat, this album punches you right in the face. Everything from the insane voca		5.0
08.30.12
Katatonia Dead End Kings
My favorite material released by this band, even though I haven't really listened to any of their other albums in full. But I listened to a good amount of songs before the release of this album. I really love the dark/melancholy/brooding atmosphere that this band creates. From what I've heard from other people, this album is the softest in the band's discography. For a band like Katatonia, I think that their softest moments shine the most, and are executed perfectly. That's not to say there aren't any heavy moments on this album. This band is able to contrast their heavy moments and soft moments beautifully, especially on songs like "Leech". 		4.5
08.28.12
Trivium In Waves
One of my favorite albums by this band. It's the perfect mix of heavy and melody. The vocals and drumming are much better on this album than past releases. While the guitar/bass playing may not be as technical as on albums like "The Crusade" or "Shogun", they still do the job. There are a lot of stand out songs, like "Dusk Dismantled", "Caustic Are The Ties That Bind", "A Skyline's Severance" that push the band's sound into different territories. This album was the first album with drummer Nick Augusto, thus being a transitional phase for the band. Even though I see no major flaws in this album, I still think they can do better and make a mas		4.5
08.28.12
Baroness Yellow and Green
My favorite release by this band and I consider it to be an instant classic. I personally love the chill/softer side of metal, and this album satisfies that need. While this album does tend to focus more on the experimental/softer side of the band, there are still a fair share of heavy/sludgy moments on this album. However the heavy/sludgy moments on this album don't seem as heavy as on past releases by this band, which is not a bad thing at all. If I had to rate each album on its own I would give "Yellow" a 5/5 and "Green" a 4.75/5. "Yellow" is the stronger side of the album. Every song is a standout track, containing its own identity and di		5.0
08.28.12

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