Troum Syzygie (Cold Spring): Lush and beautiful work from the drone masters recorded 99-02. A lot of variety as far as their earlier output is concerned. Most likely this is because it is a collection of sorts. Regardless, this gets me all wet in anticipation for their next full-length. The last few years of Troum has been nothing but magical.
Praying For Oblivion Scorched Earth (L. White): Fairly linear and unimpressive harsh-industrial. Are those vocals? That high gain, yet really quiet stuff? Hell, why even include them? The title screams d-beat in essence, so I could just do a ad-lib over some
World Burns To Death lyrics or something.
Zmora Popioły tego świata (Tour De Garde): Fucking righteous Polish BM. All mid-tempo through out. Fantastic vocals. Great, mininal synth-organ. Just simple and straight to the gut. Only complaint is that the drumming is equal to a dance album with 40 minutes of 4/4 beat, except they put a really simple fill (the same one EVERY TIME) in occasionally. The second half of the disc is newer tracks and the drummer has slight variety. This is easy to look past though - just perfect atmosphere!
Loop Wolf Flow (The John Peel Sessions (1987-90) (Reactor): Filthy, psychedelic rock. Never heard these gents before, but I'm quickly falling in love. Great for the daytime drive in the glaring sun.
Steve Von Till As The Crow Flies (Neurot): Just put on vinyl finally. My least favorite of his three solo records, but still contains that powerful, spiritual, pagan energy that the man always puts forth. If there's one hope I can have for the Stella Natura festival, it's that Steve will play next year. His semi-current performances always blend
Harvestman and his solo works together. Ex:
http://vimeo.com/16680719. Something like a ketamine-fueled
Townes Van Zandt. While he's proud about his heritage, I can see how such a high-profile performer would not be
too loud about his pagan beliefs. I can only imagine the response of the "metal press". "DERP! NAZI! DERP!" Cunts.
