Average Rating: 4.75 Rating Variance: 0.06 Objectivity Score: 25% (Not Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicBaroness Yellow and GreenMy 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 diversity. While "Green" is still a great album, the flow of the album isn't as smooth as "Yellow". The songs on "Green" are also not as memorable as songs on "Yellow". That's not to take away from this album at all. I love every single song on this ambitious double-album. There aren't any major flaws that I can point out. Converge Jane DoeThe 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 vocal style to the dissonant and sporadic guitar riffs to the frantic drum playing and thundering bass. While this album is very in your face for the most part, you don't know what to expect next with the progressive and dynamic changes. Even though I haven't really read into the lyrics for the songs, I have a general sense of the story, and it is a powerful story at that. The album cover is almost as recognizable and iconic as Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side Of The Moon". It's a shame more metal heads don't listen to this band or this album, but I do recognize that this album is probably more revered in the hardcore punk scene. This album will always have a special place in my collection, and I will continue to follow this band till the day I die.4.5 superbKatatonia Dead End KingsMy 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". Songs like "Dead Letters" and "Buildings" will satisfy the fans of heavier Katatonia. There is also great instrumentation on here, with the addition of symphonic elements. The vocals are very haunting yet beautiful. The drumming is not too flashy, but there are plenty of interesting grooves and fills. Trivium In WavesOne 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 masterpiece of an album. I can tell that their next album will most likely be the best in the band's discography, knowing what they can do musically now.
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