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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsSpeaking of metal...
The new(-ish) Evoken might be one of the best albums in years. Seriously.
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Speaking of metal... (Original Post)
nomorenomore08
May 2013
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I've never listened to Sigh, but I get the impression their stuff ranges pretty far from "metal."
nomorenomore08
May 2013
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Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)1. I could do without the 6 minute intro. Kinda sounds like Nirvana on downers.
The rest of the tune wasn't too bad. It sort of reminds me of some of that slow, grinding stoner metal Type O Negative used to make. The whole tune would probably sound better with a marijuana buzz.
nomorenomore08
(13,324 posts)2. I just get really into the whole atmosphere/vibe of these guys.
That's probably crucial to enjoying them. I think of it as depressive, but not in a weepy way like My Dying Bride, or a theatrical/slightly ironic way like Type O.
Arcanetrance
(2,670 posts)3. I've really enjoyed the new sigh album In Somniphobia
nomorenomore08
(13,324 posts)4. I've never listened to Sigh, but I get the impression their stuff ranges pretty far from "metal."
As much prog- or post-rock as anything else.
Arcanetrance
(2,670 posts)5. Avant garde type stuff rooted in black metal
Think enslaved minus the Viking stuff and the progressive avant garde bits pushed a bit more