Liturgy- Aesthethica ALBUM REVIEW

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Do intentions matter: A reaction to transcendental black metal? http://theneedledrop.com/?p=4847

On Liturgy's latest album, the interplay and musicianship that made 2009's Renihilation so memorable are magnified with tons of syncopation and detail.

Another great addition to this band's style is their use of swells and crescendos, and it's not in the cliche post-rock way that we're all so used to. This band's dynamics are a result of musicianship and performing as a cohesive unit, not a ton of sound effects throw in during post-production.

Outside of that, the chord progressions of this album are rich and melodic. It's a sweet counterpoint to all of the harsh vocals, guitar chords, and crash cymbals. The moments where tremolo-picked guitars are layered on top of each other only enhance the effect.

There are a few underwhelming moments, and a couple detours, but the album is pretty dang solid! I'm loving the sound, the style, and the songs.

What do you think of this album? Love It? Hate it? Why? What should I review next, eh?

8/10 http://bit.ly/lovedlist

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FAV TRACKS: RETURNER, GENERATION, TRAGIC LAUREL, GLORY BRONZE, HARMONIA

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[sunioj700]

there is nothing inherently wrong about Liturgy's attempt to take a stance against nordic black metal. do not forget that second wave black metal was self defined as a revolt against death metal. my feeling is that Liturgy's attempt is doomed because it is rooted too much in theory and criticism, which lacks the potency of aesthetics and action. with the second wave we had church burnings, murders, rumors of evil rituals. HHH is just some guy in a plaid shirt who likes the sound of his own voice

[blackmetalblunt]

I have determined that Liturgy is not really as bad as some believe they are. But they're really not that great either. They just sound like a mediocre less intense, more boring Krallice.

Nothing new, nothing special. Its been done, and has been done better.

[TRIARII117]

i really actually like this band. not so much their views (although, they really are interesting in a way), their style is unique, something that isnt seen especially in metal today.

on top of that, they are clearly technically skilled and do have a good grasp of music theory.

[HASHEAVEN]

Not another post band, show mercy you posers ........ black metal is about black feelings, black atmosphere and dark lyrics, this is just a post - math - trendy band wannabe metal

[ax2bxconly]

People are such babies, it's rediculous.

[1fuckcunt]

is this how he eats chocolate cake? 6:52

[charlessale]

@MetalManiac13666 Shh get over it man you'll be right aye! You don't have to like it if ya don't wanna.

[Xodiark]

press repeatedly 6 to see him wanking hard

[vesh666]

KRALICE!!!!

[MrSplatterPlatter]

@platinumdynamite why? the music is great. if you're just going to bitch and moan about the ideas behind this band, then you're not paying attention to the right things.

[platinumdynamite]

8/10 is way too high for an album like this.

[MetalManiac13666]

@thychaos I probably would hate it less had I not seen any of the interviews with this band lol