Another very biased album comment by me. I love this album a lot. Reminds me of the other prog. metal and djent bands I started listening to around 2013-2014. Instantly reminded of that time in my life any time I play this. Really great grooves and melodies on this one.   Apr 28, 2024

My favorite release from them now. BIG 2000s Metalcore sound (even more so than before) with more of the industrial sounds and elements they started incorporating in "Replica of a Strange Love". The screamo inspirations are unfortunately not as present in this release, in its place we have a LOT of Melo Death influence and it sounds fantastic.   Apr 10, 2024

Very good release but has a very minor problem that keeps me from giving it a 100. Tracks 1 & 3 "Lights = Quality" and "Drab Eyes" have some, in my opinion, very awkward sounding guitar riffs at certain points. Other than that though, very solid EP.   Apr 3, 2024

One of my favorite releases by these guys. The Norma Jean influence is VERY noticeable here.   Apr 3, 2024

Recording quality isn't the best (by no means the worst either) but still a pretty good start in my opinion. Definitely leans more into Metalcore bordering into Deathcore than the Chaotic Hardcore/Mathcore-y sound the band is known for.   Apr 3, 2024

My introduction to this band was through this EP, specifically tracks 1 & 5 (Ups & Downs, Rollin'). One of the best Metalcore releases of the 2010s (In my opinion). *Part of what I like to call (and made up myself) the Crystal Lake trifecta. Consisting of Cubes, The Sign, and True North. (All of which I consider to be the best of Crystal Lake's discography.)   Jan 10, 2024

My favorite Crystal Lake album and in my (unpopular) opinion their best album. The atmosphere on this album is amazing. Every listen instantly reminds me of the day I first listened to it in early 2017 (so I'm VERY nostalgic about it). Definitely has a BIT of a softer sound to it in parts but it does not detract a thing from it as the heavy tracks still hit hard.   Jan 10, 2024

The instruments and harsh vocals are all well and good but the clean vocals are...not great. Album became somewhat of a slog to get through because of it. Definitely a one and done album for me.   Jan 10, 2024

My first exposure to Pop Punk and one of my first exposures to Metalcore. So my rating is biased (and my own personal opinion). Not ground breaking at all but it doesn't need to be. Overall a fun album.   Dec 28, 2023

This band (unfortunately) hasn't put out a good song or album since Bad Vibrations (Yes, I actually like that album). This album is a mess, it sounds like the band couldn't decide what genre/s they wanted to be and the end result is, like I said, a mess.   Dec 28, 2023

Your standard Easycore and Pop Punk. Nothing ground breaking (nor does it need to be) but still fun.   Dec 28, 2023

I'm unsure how to feel about this. They went from pretty standard (but pretty fun) Easycore and Pop Punk to Surf Rock and Power Pop. I've listened to this album twice but I just can't really get into it. It has it's moments but It just feels like a bizarre shift in genre.   Dec 28, 2023

This may be heresy to some but I cannot for the life of me get into this band. You have groovy and heavy riffs which are all well and good but then you have the lyrics, very juvenile and bad at times (ex: "Good Friends and a Bottle of Pills"). I'm also not a fan of Phil's vocals (I'm not a fan of Phil in general for a LOT of reasons that I will not get into.) I can understand the overall importance of the band on metal as a whole but they do absolutely nothing for me.   Dec 27, 2023

This band is ALL over the place and I love it. You can go from absolutely nasty highs and gutturals to extremely poppy choruses and then into a buildup and breakdown. Not many bands can pull off this sound and make it work in my opinion.   Dec 27, 2023

Definitely not for me anymore if this is how Architects plans to sound going forward. (Which is fine, I'm not going to make an ass of myself like some have done online concerning this and FTTWTE.) Too radio safe/generic for me though.   Dec 27, 2023

Definitely a return to form but not in a good/positive way. Obvious call out track towards admittedly annoying people who were rather vocal about not liking the last 1 or 2 albums (I didn't care for them either but I wasn't being an ass about it).   Dec 27, 2023

I genuinely can't get through this album without getting a headache. Dubstep has never been my thing and probably never will be.   Dec 27, 2023

Another very biased rating and another EP I could gush about. Definitely has that mid 2010s Metalcore sound to it (If that makes any sense). Kyle's clean, high, and low vocals here are on point (and some of the best IMO).   Dec 27, 2023

I could gush about this EP/Mini-album for hours. One of the best 2010s Metalcore releases in my opinion (Very biased, This band and specifically this EP was my shit in high school.)   Dec 27, 2023

Garbage, not just the album but the band itself and the person/people in the band as well. *IYKYK (If you know, you know)   Dec 27, 2023

Very mediocre/average. The definition of "Octane-core", very radio safe/friendly.   Dec 27, 2023

aux.aura's debut EP. A mix of bird shrieking screamo, emoviolence, and mathy metalcore with the end result being 6 minutes of absolute fuckery (this is a compliment). Definitely not a band/release that everyone will like or be into, mainly due to the vocals.   Oct 13, 2023

My opinion on this album is VERY biased. (Was 15 when it released and was the album that got me into CG.) Definitely has a bit more of a Metalcore-ish sound to it compared to their previous releases but in my opinion this does not detract anything from the album. (Still plenty of Deathcore goodness present)   Aug 5, 2023

Absolutely stunning Atmospheric Progressive / Post-Black Metal, easily one of my new favorites.   Jan 7, 2023

This album tones down the aggressiveness the band was known for and shifts to a more melodic musical style. (which is still heavy at times) Just like their two previous albums, Rock is also one of my favorite albums in the Nu Metal/Alternative Metal genres.   Dec 22, 2022

What was said in my Episode 2: Medecine Cake album comment also applies here. Heavy, Aggressive, and even funky at times.   Dec 21, 2022

Ridiculously heavy and aggressive Nu Metal and easily one of my favorite albums within the genre.   Dec 21, 2022

Very average, nothing special. It's tolerable but it's definitely not something I'll actively want to listen to.   Dec 19, 2022

Absolutely crushing Deathcore. Essential listening for anyone who's a fan of the genre.   Dec 8, 2022

MEGADETH 앨범 중 최애 앨범...첫 곡부터 내 심장은 뛰기 시작했다.   Apr 25, 2024

군제대 후 이 앨범을 듣고 충격을 받았던 기억이 생생...토비아스의 천재성이 드러난 앨범 바이올린을 전공했던 큰 애가 요즘도 가끔 연주하는 "Vain Glory Opera"   Apr 25, 2024

짧지만 아주 강력하다   Apr 12, 2024

아름답고 부드럽다. 복잡한 구성의 멜로디가 유려하게 이어져 빗물처럼 시냇물처럼 아름다운 흐름을 이루어내고 있다. 음질과 드럼의 아쉬움을 제외한다면 최고의 앨범이다. 88점.   Apr 13, 2024

블랙모어가 딥퍼플에서 나와서 좋은 것은 rainbow식 음악도 들을 수 있게 되었다는 점이다. 아주 아주 특이한 감성을 갖고 있는 사람이다. 아주 헤비한 락이면서도 부분 부분 포크적인 느낌도 있고 쓰잔함도 갖고 있다. 당대의 3대장하고는 다른 맛을 느낄 수 있다. 1,4,6이 대표곡. 3번은 quatarmass 9번은 yardbirds 커버곡이다. 희한하게 LP의 양면 라벨이 바뀐 것도 있다.   Apr 16, 2024

내가 바라는 프로그레시브메탈 그 자체. 부드러움, 날뛰는 에너지, 서정성, 테크니컬함 모든것을 갖추었다. 드림씨어터 3집과 함꼐 주관적인 프로그레시브메탈 최고작. 94점.   Apr 16, 2024

리치가 베이스를 1–3, 6를 연주했다. 그 외의 스튜디오는 밥 데이즐리 연주. 어렸을 때에는 1,5를 굉장히 좋아했었는데 문제는 5를 라센 시기에는 듣질 못했었다. 지금은 오히려 4번 같은 곡이 애청곡이 되었다. 앨범으로 기준으로도 1,2집보다 더 좋아했던 기억이 있다. 8번은 역시나 디오의 또 다른 보컬 맛을 느끼기 좋은 곡. 디오 재적시의 앨범은 영원할 것 같다.   Apr 20, 2024

3인조 코로너의 전 앨범 특히 2,3,4집을 좋아합니다. 옛날에 3집을 LP로 구입했었는데 속지에 시계, 스위스, 큰 글자로 '그로테스크' 라고 적힌 기억이.. 이후 90년대 중후반에 걸쳐서 전 앨범을 시디로 하나씩 모았죠. 30년간 신보를 안 내고 재결성 후에 아직도 활동하는 것도 특이한데, 그만큼 고정팬들이 많다는거 거겠죠.   Apr 25, 2024

간만에 듣는 수작 프로그레시브 젠트 앨범. 개인적으로 프록을 좋아하지 않음에도 불구하고 리프가 살아있고 복잡한 연주보다는 분위기나 리듬이 강조되어 듣는 재미가 배가 되었다. 보컬이 그로울링이었더라면 취향 100점 짜리 앨범이 되었지 않을까라는 생각도 드는 앨범.   Apr 29, 2024

전작 "Cowboys from Hell" 에 이은 연타석 홈런...얼터가 판치기 시작하던 때 꿋꿋이 버텨 준...   Apr 30, 2024

카르카스 앨범 중 최고 명반이 아닐까!!!   Apr 30, 2024

very good album by Vanden Plas. These prog metallers know how to make a good album.   May 1, 2024

Absolute crushing, heavy as fuck!   6 days ago

1990년도에 대체 무슨 일이 있었길래... rust in peace, painkiller, spiritual healing, cowboys from hell까지... 가슴이 웅장해진다. 나머지 앨범들도 손에 꼽을 정도로 좋아하는 앨범이지만 거의 모든 곡이 취향 저격인 앨범은 이것 밖에 없다.   2 days ago

개인적으로 이 앨범을 그렇게 좋아하지 않는다. 이 앨범이야 말로 방향성이 애매했던 프로듀싱과 작곡으로 생각보다 안좋네 라고 생각했던 앨범. 물론 메탈 갓이 주다스의 시그니쳐로 쓰이기는 한데 이 곡도 애매하다. 브레이킹 더 로나 리빙도 맘에 안들고 물론 관중과 싱어롱할때는 좋긴 하다고 생각은 하지만 말이다. 75-80점.6번 8번이 의외로 좋다.   1 day ago

드디어 이들의 약점이었던 절제된 기타솔로가 어느정도 해금되었습니다. 지난 앨범도 만족스러웠는데 역시나 이번에도 실망하지 않게 해주네요. 나이가 들어감에 따라 내가 좋아하는 밴드들도 하나둘씩 늙어가고 멤버들도 세상을 떠나는 걸 보니 매우 슬프네요. 반덴플라스는 계속 음악활동 왕성히 해주었으면 좋겠습니다   1 day ago

쓸쓸하고도 외롭지만 그만큼 아름다우면서도 강렬한 명반. 도대체 어떤 유령을 만나서 이야기를 나눴길래 이런 명반이 나오는 걸까요?   Apr 10, 2024

이 앨범은 한 편의 영화입니다 음반을 재생하는 순간 당신은 꿈의 극장의 관객으로 초대됩니다 8개의 장면들을 지나 Finally Free에서 현실로 돌아올때의 카타르시스는 그 어떤 음악에서도 느껴보지 못한 강렬함을 선사해줍니다 이 앨범의 단점은 중반부에 좀 쳐진다는 것 그리고 가사집을 보면서 들어야한다는 것입니다 반드시 가사를 꼭 보면서 들으시길바랍니다.   Apr 10, 2024

좋은 것들만 버무려 놓아서 그런지 초반 흡입력은 대단하지만 후반으로 갈수록 쉽게 물리는 경향이 있다.   Apr 11, 2024