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My debut novel. I used a bunch of power metal songs to help with the vibe. I've mentioned it a few times here.

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Nostalgic for '90s alternative lately. I liked, but didn't love this song when it was on the radio, but it hits harder for me as an adult:

I've got new Kamasi Washington, Dua Lipa and Sia albums to look forward to today.

What in every **** is going on this year? The output of amazing album is incredible. The new Kamasi Washington is nothing but sheer diversified and spiritual brilliance. One of the coolest and most empowering albums ever (and if I may use this as a compliment, one of the blackest).


Here's my current top 10 of 2024 now that a third of the year is over.


1. Kamasi Washington - Fearless Movement (Jazz Fusion, Spiritual Jazz)
2. St. Vincent - All Born Screaming (Alt-Rock, Art Rock)
3. Full of Hell - Coagulated Bliss (Grindcore, Metal)
4. Glass Beach - Plastic Death (Art Rock, Indie Rock)
5. Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us (Indie Rock, Chamber Pop, Art Pop)
6. Can - Live in Paris 1973 (Krautrock, Jam Band)
7. Death's Dynamic Shroud - American Candy (Vaporwave, Art Pop)
8. Cabinet - Hydrolysated Ordination (Bestial Black Metal, Black Death Metal, Black Noise)
9. Crizin da Z.O. - Acelero (Industrial Hip Hop, Brazilian Funk, Abstract Hip Hop, Exp. Hip Hop)
10. Hoplites - Paramainomeni (Prog Black Metal, Avant-Garde Metal)


Special mention to Sierra Ferrell's Trail of Flowers for including a live album in my top 10. ANyway, the first nine are all five-stars.

They're a damn good one.

Indeed. One of the first bands that really got me into black metal. I think Autumn Aurora is their best!

My first was At the Heart of Winter, followed by Bergtatt. Now I'm trying to educate myself further in doom metal. Assignment:



It's impressively deep so far, but as a critic I favor albums that work with multiple styles of songwriting (not necessarily genres, hence South of Heaven), to decrease the risk of monotony. And this is an hour long doom album, so let's hope they fit the bill.

Immortal was the one core Norwegian band that never clicked for me! Though, I guess Ildjarn has't quite either---though I love his ethos.

When it comes to variation, I think it really depends on what genre I am listening to. With some black metal (like Drudkh, Ildjarn, Burzum, etc.), I think the consistency is part of what makes things great---but I can totally see what you mean. Especially when driving, variety can go a long way!

Doom is not something I have gotten too much into, though I do like some of the stoner-leaning bands like Electric Wizard, Om, and Sleep.