Agalloch- Marrow of the Spirit ALBUM REVIEW

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NPR Stream (good 'til Nov 23rd): http://n.pr/b5L8uC

Two more perspectives on this album:
http://youtube.com/coverkillernation
http://youtube.com/threecreation

Agalloch's fourth studio album is an interesting followup to 2006's Ashes Against the Grain. Marrow of the Spirit is nowhere near as distorted or heavy, but the band manages to overcome that with a lot more melody, dynamics, and acoustic instrumentation.

There are still some really brooding moments, and the long song lengths only enhance the dark mood the music shoots for. John Haughm really works to change up his vocal style on some pivotal points of the album, and the entire experience is really cohesive and cinematic.

This is another triumph for the band's discography, but it really shouldn't be a surprise considering how consistent they've been thus far.

What did you think of this LP? Love it? Hate it? Why? What should I review next?

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FAV TRACKS: Into the Painted Grey, The Watcher's Monolith, Black Lake Nidstång

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[InterpolFL]

+1 on the Ulver mention. Bergtatt - Et Eeventyr I 5 Capitler is a ridiculously good album.

[perrottafamily1]

This was the album that got me into Agalloch.

[GrungeRockabilly]

Ulver is better :P

[AmblingAmp520]

@InterpolFL Agreed, one of my all time favorites in Black Metal (and Folk Metal I suppose)

[GentlemanOfTheAbyss]

I would like to see a review of the Mantle.

[awesomdor]

I don't know why but I can't stand this reviewer.

[darklord2626]

@perrottafamily1 check out The Mantle if you havnt already. Its my favorite album.

[jrinredcar]

God damn I love that album art work

[JlovePJL]

Hey anthony, what do you think of Agallochs' album The Mantle?