Old Man Gloom- NO ALBUM REVIEW

While Old Man Gloom brings an interesting blend of ambient music and sludge metal, one side of the sound ends up feeling more interesting than the other.

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

FAV TRACKS: TO CARRY THE FLAME, SHADOWED HAND

LEAST FAV TRACK: CRESCENT

OLD MAN GLOOM- NO / 2012 / HYDRA HEAD / DOOM METAL, SLUDGE METAL, AMBIENT, NOISE, EXPERIMENTAL ROCK, POST-METAL

6/10

Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?

[billyjackoff]

6/10? This is one of the top, if not THE best heavy record of the year.

[hojima]

Funny that he says the vocals dont change enough, given that hteres three vocalists.

[reedmusic]

I still nominate this record for metal album of the year. Its just so crushing and the feeling of this album is something I havent felt since some of the older Isis stuff. 8/10

[greaterJAY]

I can't stop listening to this album. I think upon more listens this review would be a bit different.

[theneedledrop]

yeah, i'm really torn on the album. i really think some of the riffs and songs are that lacking. it's really like one element of this album is pretty interesting, but i don't think OMG is writing hardcore, sludge, doom tunes like they used to.

[liarfinder]

Panopticon- Kentucky, Chrome Waves- ST, Latitudes- Individuation, Deathspell Omega- Drought, Worm Ouroborus- Come The Thaw, Pseudogod- Deathwomb Catechesis,
Anhedonist- Estrangement, The Great Old Ones- Al Azif, Evoken- Altra Mors, Ahab- The Giant, Love Sex Machine- S/T.

[theneedledrop]

straight chillin'. cold lampin'.

[theneedledrop]

that's coming out next week, right?

[RichardCorral]

1) I had a dream and you had a cameo in it. 2) I don't know who those bad subtitles are for. 3) how 'bout reviewing that side project from the pains of being pure at heart guy.

[theneedledrop]

that's coming out at the end of this month, right?

[jantzenbird]

Do a review of "in the absence of truth" by isis

[sixone]

definitely thought it was a great album, the dynamics are amazing and while I get what you're saying about the heavy parts not being super unique, they are so bone-crushingly heavy that I still thoroughly enjoyed it

[Crumbleslug]

The ambient pieces were the strongest parts of Christmas, also. Something For the Mrs? Incrreedddible.

[collidoskope]

Yes tell us of your sound system(s). We want a tour of how you listen to all these tunes!

[macleodponeage]

Glad you reviewed it, bummed you weren't as into it, hopin I'll still love it

[BigKahunaShake]

i know it's a couple weeks late, but any chance of a review of Hot Chip's new album 'In Our Heads'? it's infectious as fuck! some great early 90s House and 80s electro grooves, some of the most memorable hooks and fully formed songs they've ever recorded! have you heard 'Flutes'? it's a very strong contender for track of the year!! plus, i don't think you've ever reviewed a Hot Chip album or single, so it would be great to hear your opinion!

[zzy]

@hojima funny you say that because yeah there's three vocalists but each approaches vocals in the same kind of way.pretty much what he mean't by that.For me this is a pretty great record but I do see where hes coming fro with that.

[Revlis]

He said he was done with Y U NO's from now on maybe a month or so back. But I agree. NEEDS MOAR CAL!

[SteremyJeele]

I'd give it an 8/10. This album is pretty much exactly what I am looking for in sludge/doom, but I felt that some of the noise interludes could have been a bit shorter, as it started to feel like filler more than substance. I also agree that the vocals could have been a bit more varied, but I REALLY like his voice, so it wasn't a huge problem for me.

[bassoonistfromhell]

I enjoyed this album. Out of everything they've done I'd say this one may be the most accessible to new listeners. Their best work in my opinion though is Seminar III: Zozobra.