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You and @omik11303were absolutely right about that Barrens record. Addictive stuff. Also, this was released the other day and it's well worth it: https://coldbonesuk.bandcamp.com/album/the-cataclysm

I'm listening to Barrens right now and enjoying it so far. I'll need to see how this sinks in over the next few weeks.

Nice. Need to listen to that. So far only Caspian, Whale Fall and Glaciers have done it for me Post Rock wise this year.

I know I have no say in what you do with your money but my advice is: Save it for a rainy day. Things are likely to get worse before they get better. If you can and want to spend money on music, you're better off supporting bands directly instead of plumping the wallets of greedy Discogs sellers as Derek said.

Both excellent. Almost equally.

Dude, chill. It didn't sound dismissive or douchy in my opinion. A lot of constructive criticism and personal opinions. They also mention that the majority of those bands are young and learning their craft. That's it.

Made my day. Blood Pact is indeed the song of the year so far.

Had no idea this was even going to happen but a new Holy Fawn EP just leaked. 15 minutes long, 3 songs.

Where did you see all this? In what groups?

I'm liking this quite a lot: Harborlights - Isolation Ritual

Agreed. Probably my favorite release of the year alongside Brutus' Nest

I think they completely let go of the "Pet Slimmers of the Year" name just before this album was released. Smart move. PS: Album is killer!

Damn this is good

So far, this is what's stood out for me: Old Solar - See Brutus - Nest Helms Alee - Noctiluca Cave In - Final Transmission Pelican - Nighttime Stories A Swarm of the Sun - The Woods Catacombe - Scintilla Pillars - Cavum Wander - March Atsuko Chiba - Trace Spotlights - Love & Decay

Not available on Spotify in Ireland for some reason. Is there anywhere else I can listen to this before it's delivered?

It is indeed. I've been listening continuously over the last few days. Refreshing and not the typical crescendo core type stuff that's been getting on my nerve.

2 albums for the weekend. Some nice slow burning tracks: http://drivingslowmotion.bandcamp.com/album/arda And the new Catacombe album: http://catacombeofficial.bandcamp.com/album/scintilla

I have to agree with you here. Possibly their most consistent album.

Surprised you don't like it. I've been playing it non stop for a while now and enjoy it quite a lot actually. Doesn't top Old Solar and A Swarm of the Sun as my 2 favorite post rock records this year though.

I thought it was quite "meh". I like both their albums but they took me some time to get into.

I love every single release of theirs and I'm pretty much sure I'll love what they will come up with next. Red > Blue > Yellow & Green > Purple > First & Second > Split w/ Unpersons

This is really good stuff! Didn't know the band at all and now I'm digging into their older stuff.

I've listened to it quite a few times and quite like it. I appreciate the fact it's very energetic and has extremely catchy melodies. I think I still prefer Mourning (their first album) as it is more straight to the point and the songs are shorter. I need to give this more time and listens though. Old Solar is still the best Post Rock album of the year for me so far.

Really digging this. Love the basslines!