ronnie mund
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Elder just dropped a new one called Omens.
100+ Albums ....
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Yep, I have already heard it.... The newest one is definitely Prog that is why I called the last one a "transitional" album compared to their older stuff which I would call Stoner Metal/Rock. I gave Omens a 74.450 and Lore 74.930. Dead Roots Stirring is my favorite by them at 79.810. I still have not listened to their debut album.
I was going to listen to Bell Witch but the opening track is about 90 minutes long..... I got 11 minutes into it and I don't think I could make it for the next 80....
ronnie mund
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I just so happened to listen to Elder's debut a few days ago. Riddle of Steel and Hexe have some killer riffs.
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-(16)- - Dream Squasher (2020)
My Ratings: 77.240
Rank: 393 (out of 1814)
Best Song: Sadlands [81.6]
Sludge Metal
Never heard of this band before and that is likely that I steer away from Sludge Metal but I gave it a go and though the first two tracks had a bit of Industrial in them which was to my liking. I'm glad I stumbled onto this band and will be adding this album to my collection and will also be back tracking this group. This one will grow on me with multiple listens.
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-(16)- - Dream Squasher (2020)
My Ratings: 77.240
Rank: 393 (out of 1814)
Best Song: Sadlands [81.6]
Sludge Metal
Never heard of this band before and that is likely that I steer away from Sludge Metal but I gave it a go and though the first two tracks had a bit of Industrial in them which was to my liking. I'm glad I stumbled onto this band and will be adding this album to my collection and will also be back tracking this group. This one will grow on me with multiple listens.
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Blight - Temple of Wounds (2020)
My Ratings: 68.623
Rank: 1589 (out of 1816)
Best Song: Dar-Akh-Qayin [37.6]
Black Metal
I really liked the first two tracks but then what happened? Not a fan of Black Metal for the most part but I was digging it for about 13 minutes.
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Blight - Temple of Wounds (2020)
My Ratings: 68.623
Rank: 1589 (out of 1816)
Best Song: Dar-Akh-Qayin [37.6]
Black Metal
I really liked the first two tracks but then what happened? Not a fan of Black Metal for the most part but I was digging it for about 13 minutes.
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Magnum - Kingdom of Madness (1978)
My Ratings: 74.179
Rank: 862 (out of 1817)
Best song: Kingdom of Madness [86.6]
Progressive Rock
First time listener to this band. Sound like a cross between Styx and Queen. This was the debut album and they are still going strong with 21 studio albums. How come I have never come across them?
Magnum - Kingdom of Madness (1978)
My Ratings: 74.179
Rank: 862 (out of 1817)
Best song: Kingdom of Madness [86.6]
Progressive Rock
First time listener to this band. Sound like a cross between Styx and Queen. This was the debut album and they are still going strong with 21 studio albums. How come I have never come across them?
Absolutely love "Barnstorm". Joe Walsh and Barnstorm's second album, "The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get" is just as good, IMO.
I am definitely looking forward to that one as well.
Similar to Nirvanna.... you just did not know what you were going to get with Kurt when he just didn't give a crap....
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Satan's Hallow - Satan's Hallow (2017)
My Ratings: 76.134
Rank: 531 (out of 1822)
Best Song: Beyond the Bells [79.0]
Heavy Metal
This one sounds like it was from the 80's. Debut and only album by this group who since has broken up.... what a shame but the core of the band has formed another band called Midnight Dice.... maybe in the future I can get some more.
Satan's Hallow - Satan's Hallow (2017)
My Ratings: 76.134
Rank: 531 (out of 1822)
Best Song: Beyond the Bells [79.0]
Heavy Metal
This one sounds like it was from the 80's. Debut and only album by this group who since has broken up.... what a shame but the core of the band has formed another band called Midnight Dice.... maybe in the future I can get some more.
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Psychonaut - Unfold the God Man (2020)
My Ratings: 83.868
Rank: 92 (out of 1825)
Best Song: Celestial Dictator [93.0]
Post Metal
This was originally a 2018 album before being released so I am not sure if there is a difference in quality/production of the two albums.... if not, then I will put this down as a 2018 album.... enough of that...
This was the debut album from this band and it was amazing. Not sure what Post Metal is but this sounded like a Prog band on steroids that debuted in my top 100 and likely with multiple listens will move up my rankings!!!!
"PSYCHONAUT literally came from out of nowhere --Mechelen, Belgium, to be precise-- but their debut album Unfold The God Man showcases truly world class musicianship and songwriting abilities, heavily influenced by 70’s bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, but also drawing inspiration from contemporary heavy artists like Tool or Amenra."
Psychonaut - Unfold the God Man (2020)
My Ratings: 83.868
Rank: 92 (out of 1825)
Best Song: Celestial Dictator [93.0]
Post Metal
This was originally a 2018 album before being released so I am not sure if there is a difference in quality/production of the two albums.... if not, then I will put this down as a 2018 album.... enough of that...
This was the debut album from this band and it was amazing. Not sure what Post Metal is but this sounded like a Prog band on steroids that debuted in my top 100 and likely with multiple listens will move up my rankings!!!!
"PSYCHONAUT literally came from out of nowhere --Mechelen, Belgium, to be precise-- but their debut album Unfold The God Man showcases truly world class musicianship and songwriting abilities, heavily influenced by 70’s bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, but also drawing inspiration from contemporary heavy artists like Tool or Amenra."
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God Dethroned - The World Ablaze (2017)
My Ratings: 74.090
Rank: 889 (out of 1831)
Best Song: Escape Across the Ice [77.2]
Blackened Death Metal
Their 10th album. I probably low balled it a bit but I liked every track... just nothing great. Liked it 3rd of the 4 albums I have heard from them.
God Dethroned - The World Ablaze (2017)
My Ratings: 74.090
Rank: 889 (out of 1831)
Best Song: Escape Across the Ice [77.2]
Blackened Death Metal
Their 10th album. I probably low balled it a bit but I liked every track... just nothing great. Liked it 3rd of the 4 albums I have heard from them.
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Lamb of God - Lamb of God (2020)
My Ratings: 74.220
Rank: 866 (out of 1833)
Best Song: Reality Bath [79.6]
Groove Metal
This one started out really good but the last 4 tracks were loss to be desired. This one ranks last on all the LOG albums I've heard.
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Lamb of God - Lamb of God (2020)
My Ratings: 74.220
Rank: 866 (out of 1833)
Best Song: Reality Bath [79.6]
Groove Metal
This one started out really good but the last 4 tracks were loss to be desired. This one ranks last on all the LOG albums I've heard.
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Cro-Mags - In the Beginning (2020)
My Ratings: 78.068
Rank: 339 (out of 1834)
Best Song: No One's Victim [83.6]
Crossover Thrash Metal
It has been 20 years and finally a new Cro-Mags album with Rocky George lighting up the riffs. This one was solid!!!! Made my day.
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Cro-Mags - In the Beginning (2020)
My Ratings: 78.068
Rank: 339 (out of 1834)
Best Song: No One's Victim [83.6]
Crossover Thrash Metal
It has been 20 years and finally a new Cro-Mags album with Rocky George lighting up the riffs. This one was solid!!!! Made my day.
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Hail Spirit Noir - Eden in Reverse (2020)
My Ratings: 76.241
Rank: 522 (out of 1835)
Best Song: Darwinian Beasts [79.6]
Experimental Psychedelic Progressive Metal
I thought this band was done with it's Black Metal elements but yet it appeared on the 6th track "The First Ape on New Earth". This is a strange album but then anything Experimental is but man it sounds good.
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Hail Spirit Noir - Eden in Reverse (2020)
My Ratings: 76.241
Rank: 522 (out of 1835)
Best Song: Darwinian Beasts [79.6]
Experimental Psychedelic Progressive Metal
I thought this band was done with it's Black Metal elements but yet it appeared on the 6th track "The First Ape on New Earth". This is a strange album but then anything Experimental is but man it sounds good.