PLAYLIST with COMMENTS/REVIEWS

[Dr Alex]

NP:
Neurosis - A Sun That Never Sets

Love this album, still my favourite from them. Crushing melancholy and perfectly paced throughout.

I never liked their music so much but that album is really nice, especially crushing riffs at "Stones From The Sky". Best track of them!

right now:
Maeror Tri ‎– Meditamentum 2xcd

Amazing document of old Maeror Tri days. A must have for all fans of Troum/Maeror Tri and other quality drones.

[eyestrain]

martialgodmask got me thinking about Neurosis, so I've been playing through a larger part of their discography. This is one of my favorite acts of all time...all albums except maybe their most recent (but seeing the songs performed live was menacing!!). Nothing's changed though, I still can never choose between Souls At Zero or Through Silver In Blood. I think their high-profile via being on the Relapse roster and the subsequent flood of shameless copy cats never helped their case. Aside from the integrity of the group, I can think of no other worthwhile act that can throw Irminsul on a cover (fuck Viking metal) and make you bow down.

Will Over Matter 7 Impulses (Obscurex): The man can do no wrong! Except for maybe the nearly 20-minute track with (circuit bent?) kiddie toy sounds...??? Perhaps this is what initially led to amazing numbers like "Blades Sharpened Again"?

Combat Northwind/Aryan Spirit Of War (Darker Than Black/Witches Sabbath): Never seen this group mentioned anywhere before. Really fucking stellar NSBM. The first half of the album has some excellent synth melancholia as well as punishing hateful BM. Second half is rather excellent; the vocals weren't quite as enjoyable, but the programmed drums were pretty great. A little more straightforward on this section.

Galgenberg Blutgrund/Galgenberg (Darker Than Black/Witches Sabbath): Two no-frills, incredible NSBM EPs from the late 90's. Was only ever familiar with their contributions to the Der Stürmer split; which I was not so impressed by. These tracks are absolutely fantastic though. Fierce, spitting violent hatred. Just a good heavy tone, thrashy pace and some well-placed synth additions.

[Johann]

To the few of us that were wondering about that new Sewer Election lathe (apparently it's a square 7", edt of 25) I came across this sample of it on soundcloud (i assume this is side two)

http://2208records.blogspot.com/2013/08/sewer-election-square-7.html

Sample sounds great, I wonder the likeliness of an american being able to track this down for a reasonable price (wishful thinking i know!) but i'm happy to have at least gotten to hear the sample. 

[superskum2013]

http://www.metal-archives.com/albums/The_True_Frost/In_the_Gleam_of_a_Morbid_Fullmoon/131807

got this from "Sadorass" himself back when he was still running "Satanic Terror Productions" , one of my fave BM tapes of all-time and much much better than the two full-lengths and various other releases by the band imo.   ...at times it's raging raw hateful and at other times it's proto-dsbm (without the "whiney" elements of so many later bands in this subgenre)
still play this lots and lots and tonight is another one of these nights...

[FreakAnimalFinland]

Combat Northwind/Aryan Spirit Of War (Darker Than Black/Witches Sabbath): Never seen this group mentioned anywhere before. Really fucking stellar NSBM. The first half of the album has some excellent synth melancholia as well as punishing hateful BM. Second half is rather excellent; the vocals weren't quite as enjoyable, but the programmed drums were pretty great. A little more straightforward on this section.

Galgenberg Blutgrund/Galgenberg (Darker Than Black/Witches Sabbath): Two no-frills, incredible NSBM EPs from the late 90's. Was only ever familiar with their contributions to the Der Stürmer split; which I was not so impressed by. These tracks are absolutely fantastic though. Fierce, spitting violent hatred. Just a good heavy tone, thrashy pace and some well-placed synth additions.

For those who like this era of Polish BM should be excited to see KOHORT CD was just released by Garazel...  Some may remember CD on Eternal Devils rec in mid 90's who put out early Graveland before they went on bigger labels. Some members played in Lord of Evil & WAR88 too, but Kohort certainly worth checking out.

The True Frost is very good. At some point I preferred his works as SADORASS. Sometimes appears like very very few cares, but this means that for those who do, you can get most of this stuff for cheap prices. Very often I'd prefer The True Frost demos over Moonblood or other bands you have to add couple zeros to prices merchants ask these days.

for the lazy:
Kohort: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkki2b-M_d8
Lord of Evil: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwQYhJDLY4o
War88: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRVyS-XT3yY
Sadorass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mHXTnUuLQE
The True Frost: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoeUFmbBBcw

[online prowler]

Women Of The SS



- Thee Call to all Women -
(Inner-X-Musick , 1986)

Women Of The SS "Irma Grese": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4iLYX6P7hE

Sexually charged minimal old school industrial w elitist docu edge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltlcl7Mo-X8


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Buddhadev Das Gupta

- Nayak Ki Kanra -
(Raga?, 1989)



Indian classical at its best. Master recording.

[eyestrain]

Circulation Of Light Winding/Winded (Sangoplasmo): Short cassette by Nathaniel Ritter's solo moniker. This isn't the piano and rhythm that founds his other output. The title says it all here. A meditative afternoon in the grass with the sound of wind and chimes. I prefer his other stylings, but this was rather great. Ironically, I kept being reminded of the Love Cult tape put out by Brave Mysteries.

AñXpm/Symphonia Sacrosancta Phasmatum Split (Barghest): Well fuck me, this is the best shit I've heard in ages. AñXpm is the metal structures found on the Reuerorum Ib Malacht Urkaos album. These tracks are shorter and f-a-r sweeter though. Vocals are deranged, drumming spasmodic, guitar tone and riffs fantastic. Played it about 15 times since receiving it yesterday. SSP is not like they were on the Ajna CD. This is over-the-top doom. As if Emil & Co. ever take the easy way out. Captivating.

Militaris-tic Curse Of Weapons (Bestial Burst): Like I said, "...no wrong!" Best punk/primitive-black album in a decade. Addictive song-writing, hilarious lyrics, Harald's perfect vocals...it's got everything.

[RG]

Been really delving into 70s prog rock lately. Yes, King Crimson, and Genesis have been my favorites. Genesis has been a revelation, as I always avoided them because of the 80s shit with Phil Collins. Great powerful stuff that doesn't have the fantastical, D&D elements that all the other prog acts relish in. Still need to check out stuff like Rush, Camel, and Van der Graaf Generator. Have never been able to get into Jethro Tull, and of course I like Pink Floyd but I've never considered them prog rock (no virtuosos)

[Zeno Marx]

Been really delving into 70s prog rock lately. Yes, King Crimson, and Genesis have been my favorites. Genesis has been a revelation, as I always avoided them because of the 80s shit with Phil Collins. Great powerful stuff that doesn't have the fantastical, D&D elements that all the other prog acts relish in. Still need to check out stuff like Rush, Camel, and Van der Graaf Generator. Have never been able to get into Jethro Tull, and of course I like Pink Floyd but I've never considered them prog rock (no virtuosos)

outside of King Crimson, these are my prog favorites and recommendations:
Atila - Reviure 1978
Biglietto per L'Inferno - s/t 1974
Biglietto per L'Inferno - Live 1974
Campo Di Marte - s/t 1973
Catherine Ribeiro & Alpes - Le Rat Debile 1974
Golden Earring - Moontan 1973
Group 1850 - Paradise Now 1969
Il Balletto Di Bronzo - Sirio 2222 1970
Il Balletto Di Bronzo - YS 1972
Jane - Together 1972
Jumbo - Vietato Ai Minori Di 18 Anni 1973
Kraan - s/t 1972
Le Orme - Collage 1971
Osanna - L'Uomo 1971
Out of Focus - Wake Up 1970
Phoenix - Cei Ce Ne-Au Dat Nume 1973
Phoenix - Cantofabule (Cantafabule) 1975
Sahara - Sunrise 1973
Spring - The Untitled 2 1973

[eyestrain]

Jaakko Vanhala Here Be Lions (Freak Animal): Have been enjoying the tape edition for some time, but had to grab this for the two extra tracks. I know I'm just preaching to the choir, but my thoughts:

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[P-K]

dug up :

Orifice Training : bathroom abuse LP ....allways sounded very much like Taint, very solid record imho, wish he did more, who was behind it ?

[martialgodmask]

Jaakko Vanhala Here Be Lions (Freak Animal): Have been enjoying the tape edition for some time, but had to grab this for the two extra tracks. I know I'm just preaching to the choir, but my thoughts:

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes!

NP:
Warning - Watching From A Distance

Been going back through a few older bits of doom and suchlike and decided to give this a new spin for the first time in a while. Fuck, it is good. Really good. Total sorrow vocals, love it.

Habsyll - MMVIII

Pretty much full-on Khanate aping from start to finish, enjoyable but not particularly memorable though I've come back to it a couple of times in the last year (convenience of being left in the glove compartment in the car, perhaps ha) so worthy of multiple listens.

[Dr Alex]

Anemone Tube - The Transfiguration Of The Image tape (one of the best releases this year!!)
Anemone Tube - Death Over China cd (great album! Recommended!)
Anemone Tube / Dissecting Table - This Dismal World LP (ok split... I except something better from both artist, but this is not so bad...)
Dissecting Table - The Universe Is Only An Object tape (experimental release. Not so good, not so bad. I will listen this again with more attention)
Brume / Oublier Et Mourir - A Year To Live LP (Amazing abstract experimental ambient from both artists. Oublier Et Mourir material is great surprise! Highly recommended!!!)
The Grey Wolves - Free Speech - Fight For Your Right 3" (great Wolves' blasting in nice packing)

[P-K]

np :

http://www.discogs.com/Cicciolina-Holocaust-Vaseline-Race/release/4726121

lots of reissues featuring 'italian stuff' these days, but nobody seems to talk about this? Great doomy low-fi work, deathindustrial, Bianhi/Toniutti, etc spring to mind. nice.

[Jaakko V.]

Been really delving into 70s prog rock lately. Yes, King Crimson, and Genesis have been my favorites. Genesis has been a revelation, as I always avoided them because of the 80s shit with Phil Collins. Great powerful stuff that doesn't have the fantastical, D&D elements that all the other prog acts relish in. Still need to check out stuff like Rush, Camel, and Van der Graaf Generator. Have never been able to get into Jethro Tull, and of course I like Pink Floyd but I've never considered them prog rock (no virtuosos)

A prog album that's been playing a lot here lately is Alphataurus' self-titled debut. Contains one of the most powerful instrumentals I've heard to this date: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj6Mos_K_uU

"Epic."