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My copy of the Many Forms by Last Rites arrived today.
I can only say this: it is amazing. I think you all know if I wasn't impressed, I'd say so. But this is a truly fantastic album. It has matured over Guided By Light in every aspect. I HIGHLY recommend you all go to Last Rites website (www.lastrites.org) and buy a copy directly from the band.
The one and only real criticism I had on the last album, that the lyrics seemed to take second place, is no longer a concern. If anyone does not think Nod can't stand up to Carl in the lyrical department, you really must listen to this. I really got the first album out of curiosity and devotion to the former members, and ended up very impressed with it . But I have to say - this one is really amazing in every aspect. I really feel this is the essence of FoTN extracted, perhaps even more completely than Carl's Mourning Sun. Part of that feeling also has to do with the fact that my preferred Nephilim era is the more "art rock" sound of the Brown Album (The Nephilim) - Psychonaut vs. the pink floyd Elizium. Though this has plenty of aural space and even some electronic/ambient elements.
Really, folks. Check this one out. I haven't been this overwhelmed by a new release in a very long time. I'll be playing a bit of it on this week's Sweet and Terrifying Sounds internet radio.
Best,
John
I can only say this: it is amazing. I think you all know if I wasn't impressed, I'd say so. But this is a truly fantastic album. It has matured over Guided By Light in every aspect. I HIGHLY recommend you all go to Last Rites website (www.lastrites.org) and buy a copy directly from the band.
The one and only real criticism I had on the last album, that the lyrics seemed to take second place, is no longer a concern. If anyone does not think Nod can't stand up to Carl in the lyrical department, you really must listen to this. I really got the first album out of curiosity and devotion to the former members, and ended up very impressed with it . But I have to say - this one is really amazing in every aspect. I really feel this is the essence of FoTN extracted, perhaps even more completely than Carl's Mourning Sun. Part of that feeling also has to do with the fact that my preferred Nephilim era is the more "art rock" sound of the Brown Album (The Nephilim) - Psychonaut vs. the pink floyd Elizium. Though this has plenty of aural space and even some electronic/ambient elements.
Really, folks. Check this one out. I haven't been this overwhelmed by a new release in a very long time. I'll be playing a bit of it on this week's Sweet and Terrifying Sounds internet radio.
Best,
John
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