This week we're discussing Hiraeth, the latest album by Canadian "post-everything" band Respire. If you've ever wished Godspeed You! Black Emperor had more black metal elements, then this is the band and album for you. Respire even adds touches of screamo here--a genre we typically have little interest in--to give this record quite an original style. There's some real good stuff here.
Read MoreEpisode 201: Dazzling Killmen
This week we're discussing every album by Dazzling Killmen. While they were peers of bands like Scratch Acid and the Jesus Lizard, and worked with Steve Albini numerous times, the Killmen were impossible to compare. Equal parts noise rock, punk, and math rock, their music is ferocious, complex, and unmeasurably tight. If you're into noisy aggressive music at all, you simply must hear them. They are legends who don't get nearly enough credit.
Read MoreHow Heavy Is the New Russian Circles Album?
This week we're taking a break from discographies to talk about the latest album by Russian Circles--Gnosis. For those who don't know, Russian Circles is an instrumental post-metal trio made up of Mike Sullivan (guitar), Dave Turncrantz (drums), and Brian Cook (bass). We're fans and we think you should be, too. If you like the band, chances are you'll like the new album, but it's probably safe to say it won't be winning over any skeptics.
Read MoreEpisode 88: Altar of Plagues
This week we’re discussing every album by the absolutely bonkers Altar of Plagues. Led by James Kelly, this band is one of the most crushing and brutal black metal bands to ever play 500 bpm. Criminally underrated and truly brilliant, this band caught Mike off guard, while Alex has been a fan for years. Dig it.
Closing track: “Reflection Pulse Remains” from Teethed Glory and Injury (2013)
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Mike’s Picks:
Teethed Glory and Injury (2013) — Best Album
Mammal (2011) — Personal Favorite
Tides EP (2010) — Worst Record, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
Teethed Glory and Injury (2013) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Tides EP (2010) — Worst Record, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Through the Cracks of the Earth EP (2007)
White Tomb (2009)
Tides EP (2010)
Mammal (2011)
Teethed Glory and Injury (2013)