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Det blir garnloppis och så kommer Tiinas Garn också och dukar upp en massa garngodis!
#Stickning #Stickdag #Dalarna #Livemusik #Disponentparken #Stickevent #Garn #Sticklingen #TiinasGarn
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Kom, det blir supermysigt! 😊 🧶 🎶
Tipsa gärna andra du känner som kan vara intresserade! ❤️ ❤️
#Stickning #Stickdag #Stickmys #Livemusik #PerIvar #Dalarna #Sticklingen
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Husdjur är tillåtna och det går att köpa till slutstädning om man vill.
Hyran är 700 kr/natt.
Varför inte njuta av sportlovet här?
Hör av dig för mer information:
[email protected]https://www.instagram.com/skattlosbergsbygdegille/
#Skattlösberg #Dalarna #Ludvika #Sportlov #Stuga #Uthyres #DanAndersson #Finnmarken #Kulturbyggd #Logi
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#ActuLibre Vieux Geek, épisode 283 : « L’Ile » d’Alain Massoumipour… Jeu d’aventure mythique du monde CPC français. à lire sur https://blog.fredericbezies-ep.fr/2021/07/28/vieux-geek-episode-283-lile-dalain-massoumipour-jeu-daventure-mythique-du-monde-cpc-francais/ #Mémoiredevieuxgeek #mémoiredevieuxgeek #AlainMassoumipour #jeud'aventure #Informatique #Trucsdegeek #amstradCPC #geekeries #ubisoft #L'ile #1988
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19/6-26/8 (ej midsommarafton) har vi guidade visningar i Luossastugan, då kan du njuta av en unik upplevelse där våra guider tar dig med på en resa genom Dan Anderssons liv och diktning.
#DanAndersson #Luossa #Luossastugan #DanAnderssonLand #Skattlösberg #Dalarna #Kulturbyggd #Kultur #SkattlösbergsBygdegille
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19/6-26/8 (ej midsommarafton) har vi guidade visningar i Luossastugan, då kan du njuta av en unik upplevelse där våra guider tar dig med på en resa genom Dan Anderssons liv och diktning.
#DanAndersson #Luossa #Luossastugan #DanAnderssonLand #Skattlösberg #Dalarna #Kulturbyggd #Kultur #SkattlösbergsBygdegille
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19/6-26/8 (ej midsommarafton) har vi guidade visningar i Luossastugan, då kan du njuta av en unik upplevelse där våra guider tar dig med på en resa genom Dan Anderssons liv och diktning.
#DanAndersson #Luossa #Luossastugan #DanAnderssonLand #Skattlösberg #Dalarna #Kulturbyggd #Kultur #SkattlösbergsBygdegille
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19/6-26/8 (ej midsommarafton) har vi guidade visningar i Luossastugan, då kan du njuta av en unik upplevelse där våra guider tar dig med på en resa genom Dan Anderssons liv och diktning.
#DanAndersson #Luossa #Luossastugan #DanAnderssonLand #Skattlösberg #Dalarna #Kulturbyggd #Kultur #SkattlösbergsBygdegille
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[ #Écouter ] #AlainDamasio sur @franceculture, en ce #1erMai, journée des #Droits des travailleurs.
https://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/linvite-des-matins/les-utopies-concretes-dalain-damasio
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Ein herausragendes Konzeptalbum der schwedischen Band #Horndal aus Horndal über Horndal. „Lake Drinker“ zeichnet wütend das düstere Bild des Niedergangs und Verfalls der einst so bedeutungsvollen Stahl-Stadt Horndal in Dalarna, Schweden. Empfehlung!
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Till öppet hus den 5 mars kommer Malin Andersson, verksamhetschef, och berättar om Ekomuseum Bergslagen, detta fantastiska nätverk!
Kom och fika och få information om vad EB är och tips på vackra och intressanta besöksmål. 🙂🌟
#Skattlösberg #Dalarna #Turism #Ludvika #Bergslagen -
Filmy i seriale:
»Kapitan Ameryka: Nowy wspaniały świat«Po spotkaniu z nowo wybranym prezydentem USA, Thaddeusem Rossem, Sam Wilson trafia w sam środek międzynarodowego kryzysu. Musi udaremnić ogólnoświatowy spisek i powtrzymać jego pomysłodawcę, zanim cały świat stanie w ogniu.
https://www.fahrenheit.net.pl/film/kapitan-ameryka-nowy-wspanialy-swiat/
#Fahrenheit_zin #GershaPhillips #Marvel #NateMoore #HarrisonFord #DannyRamirez #KapitanAmeryka #CarlLumbly #film #SziraHas #MarvelComics #JuliaLouisDreyfus #LivTyler #LauraKarpman #TimBlakeNelson #AnthonyMackie #KevinFeige #Nowywspaniałyświat #JuliusOnah #MalcolmSpellman #DalanMusson #KramerMorgenthau #RamseyAvery
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Nouvel épisode de #DocDocDoc sur @blast et nouvelle démonstration d'#intelligence et d'#humanité par #NicolasHouguet
#Colonialisme, #facisme, #écocide : la #révolte comme dernier #espoir
Le pouvoir compte sur notre découragement. Les manifs se dispersent et les grèves s'essoufflent. Le ciment de nos républiques, ce n'est pas l'adhésion, c'est la résignation. Les affaires d'un pays sont rendues trop complexes pour être intelligibles à tous ses citoyens. C'est ainsi qu'on les dirige. On voit bien, en France, particulièrement depuis la dissolution d'il y a un an, l'ampleur du mépris de ceux d'en haut.
Je veux regarder avec vous trois docs qui disent ce qui se passe quand les peuples ne se laissent plus endormir, quand la réalité est devenue trop terrible et trop absurde.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIAMr-d1gAw
1er doc : Mon pays imaginaire (#PatricioGuzmán, 2022)
https://www.cinemutins.com/films/1249-mon-pays-imaginaire2ème doc : Kanehsatake, 270 ans de résistance (#AlanisObomsawin, 1993)
https://www.on-tenk.com/fr/documentaires/les-films-dalanis-obomsawin/kanehsatake-270-ans-de-resistance3ème doc : Tout peut changer (This Change Everything) (#LewisAvi, 2015)
https://www.cinemutins.com/films/3-tout-peut-changer-this-changes-everything -
Stickning, väsen och skröp!
Kom till Dan Anderssons hemby Skattlösberg och sticka runt elden, medan Sandra Christiansen, @folktro, med podden Trollbunden, berättar om den trolldom och de väsen som genomsyrar finnskogen!
Kanske har du en egen historia att berätta?
#Stickning #Stickmys #Folktro #Trollbunden #SandraChristiansen #Tattarfallet #Väsen #Skröp #Skrock #StickaISkattlösberg #Skattlösberg #Luossa #Stickdag #Stickträff #Dalarna #VisitDalarna #DanAndersson #Finnmarken #Ludvika
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1. Sop bihun gambas.
Bahan:
– 1 buah gambas, potong-potong
– 1/2 buah wortel, potong kembang
– 1/2 keping bihun
– 2 batang seledri
– Bawang merah goreng secukupnya
– 600 ml airBumbu:
– 3 siung bawang merah, iris
– 2 siung bawang putih, iris
– 1/4 sdm garam
– 1/2 sdm kaldu jamur
– 1 1/2 sdm gulaCara membuat:
1. Cuci semua sayuran sampai bersih. Potong semua sayur dan bumbu.
2. Tumis bawang putih dan bawang merah hingga wangi, kemudian sisihkan bawangnya dan tambahkan air secukupnya untuk merebus bihun.
3. Setelah bihun layu, angkat dan sisihkan.
4. Didihkan 600 ml air ke dalam wadah panci, masukkan tumisan bawang, wortel dan gambas.
5. Tambahkan gula, garam, dan kaldu jamur aduk merata dan masak hingga sayuran empuk.
6. Masukkan bihun dan seledri aduk sebentar.
7. Koreksi rasa, beri taburan bawang merah goreng, dan siap di sajikan.2. Ayam lada hitam.
foto: Instagram/@linasutiiono
Bahan:
– 300 gr ayam fillet, potong-potong
– 1 buah bawang bombay, iris-iris
– Paprika merah dan paprika hijau
– 3 siung bawang putih, cincang
– 6 sdm maizena
– Putih telur secukupnya
– Garam dan mericaSaus:
– 3-4 sdm kecap manis
– 2 sdm saus tiram
– 1 sdm saus tomat
– 1 sdm lada hitam sangrai, tumbuk kasar
– Garam dan gula pasir
– Sedikit airCara membuat:
1. Bumbui ayam dengan merica, garam, dan 1 siung bawang putih parut. Diamkan 20 menit.
2. Lalu celupkan ke putih telur balur dengan maizena, goreng hingga kekuningan.
3. Tumis bawang putih dan bawang bombay hingga harum lalu masukkan semua bumbu saus. Masak hingga mendidih, tambahkan paprika merah dan hijau aduk sebentar, koreksi rasa.
4. Masukkan ayam yang telah di goreng aduk rata sampai ayam terlumuri saus. Siap dihidangkan.3. Terong crispy saus raja.
foto: Instagram/@rachveda
Bahan:
– 2 buah terong ungu, iris 2 cm
– Secukupnya tepung terigu untuk melumuri terong
– Minyak sayur untuk menggorengTepung basah:
– 100 gr tepung terigu
– 30 gr tepung maizena
– 1 sdt baking powder
– 1/4 sdt garam
– 130-150 ml airSaus:
– 2 sdm minyak sayur
– 3 sdm saus
– 3 sdm kecap manis
– 3 sdm kecap inggris
– 1 sdm gulaPelengkap:
– 2 batang daun bawang, iris
– 2 buah cabai merah, iris
– 1/2 buah bawang bombay, iris daduCara membuat:
1. Lumuri terong iris dengan terigu, sisihkan.
3. Bikin tepung basahnya, campur bahan kering dan garam, aduk rata, masukkan air sedikit demi sedikit, aduk rata.
4. Masukkan terong ke tepung basah.
5. Goreng di minyak panas dengan api besar hingga setengah matang, kecilkan api. Goreng hingga warnanya kuning kecokelatan, angkat dan tiriskan.
6. Bikin sausnya, campur semua bahan saus, masak sambil diaduk hingga mendidih, masukkan pelengkap, aduk rata, masak sebentar, masukkan terong crispy, aduk rata, angkat dan siap disajikan.4. Tahu telur tomat.
foto: Instagram/@koh_aming
Bahan:
– 5 buah telur, digoreng telur mata sapi
– 1 buah tahu ukuran besar, potong kotak
– 3 buah tomat, iris-irisBumbu:
– 2 siung bawang putih, cincang
– 3 daun bawang, iris
– 1/2 cabai merah besar, iris
– 1 sdm kecap manis
– 1 sdm saus tiram
– 1 sdm kecap asin
– Garam, penyedap, dan kaldu bubuk
– Tepung tapiokaCara membuat:
1. Tumis bawang putih dan bawang bombay sampai layu.
2. Masukkan tomat dan bumbu-bumbu, aduk-aduk.
3. Tuang 1 gelas air, koreksi rasa.
4. Masukkan tahu dan telur, biarkan bumbu meresap.
5. Masak lagi sampe air berkurang, lanjut kentalkan dengan larutan tepung tapioka.
6. Masukkan bawang daun sesaat sebelum diangkat. Sajikan.5. Ati ampela rica kemangi.
foto: Instagram/@lisna_lisnawati71
Bahan:
– 500 gr ati ampela ayam
– 1 ikat kemangi, petik daunnya
– 2 lembar daun jeruk
– 2 lembar daun salam
– 1 batang serai, geprek
– 1 ruas lengkuas, geprek
– Garam, gula pasir, dan kaldu bubuk secukupnya
– 250 mil air
– Sedikit minyak goreng untuk menumisBumbu yang dihaluskan:
– 10 buah cabai merah keriting
– 8 buah cabai rawit
– 6 siung bawang merah
– 3 siung bawang putih
– 3 butir kemiri
– 1 ruas jahe
– 1 ruas kunyitCara membuat:
1. Cuci bersih ati ampela, potong sesuai selera.
2. Rebus ati ampela ayam kurang lebih 20 menit, waktu merebusnya tambahkan 2 lembar daun jeruk, angkat ati ampela dari air rebusannya dan buang air rebusannya.
3. Tumis bumbu yang dihaluskan, daun jeruk, daun salam, serai, dan lengkuas geprek hingga harum.
4. Lalu masukkan ati ampela, aduk rata dan tambahkan air, masak hingga airnya masak.
5. Setelah airnya masak, masukkan garam, gula pasir, dan kaldu bubuk secukupnya, masak hingga bumbu meresap dan tes rasa.
6. Setelah bumbu meresap dan airnya sedikit menyusut, masukkan daun kemangi, aduk sebentar saja. Angkat dan sajikan.6. Udang balon.
Bahan:
– 1 kg udang besar
– 250 gr tepung terigu
– 50 gr tepung beras
– 60 gr margarin
– 1 butir putih telur
– 1 sdt oregano
– 1/2 sdt garam
– 1/2 sdt lada
– 1 sdt kaldu bubuk
– 1 sdm bubuk bawang putih
– 1/2 sdt baking powder
– 1 sdm minyak
– 250-270 ml air esCara membuat:
1. Campurkan semua bahan kering kemudian masukkan margarin dan aduk pakai garpu atau whisk.
2. Perlahan masukin air es dan aduk rata dan terakhir masukkan minyak.
3. Kemudian siapkan minyak, jangan terlalu panas dan api sedang. Celupkan udang jangan sampai ke ekornya goreng dan bolak balik sampai kuning keemasan.
4. Angkat tiriskan dan siap di sajikan.7. Sambal goreng kentang pete.
foto: Instagram/@yscooking
Bahan:
– 3 buah kentang besar, potong kotak
– 3 papan pete
– 1 sdm gula merah sisir
– Garam dan kaldu jamur
– 1 bungkus santan instan
– 2 lembar daun salamBumbu halus:
– 8 siung bawang merah
– 5 siung bawang putih
– 10 buah cabai merah
– 2 buah kemiri sangraiCara membuat:
1. Tumis bumbu halus dan daun salam sampai harum dan berminyak.
2. Masukan pete, tumis sebentar. Tuang santan dan bumbu, bila rasa sudah pas masukkan kentang, aduk rata.
3. Masak sampai kering dan bumbu meresap.8. Ayam masak pedas.
foto: Instagram/@cheche_kitchen
Bahan:
– 1 ekor ayam boiler
– 1 batang daun bawang, potong
– 1 batang serai, memarkan
– 2 lembar daun salam
– 4 lembar daun jeruk
– 1 ruas lengkuas, geprek
– 1 buah tomat, potong
– 800 ml air
– Garam, kaldu jamur, dan bubuk secukupnya
– 2-3 sdm minyak gorengBumbu halus:
– 100 gr cabai merah keritig
– 6-7 buah cabai rawit
– 1/2 sdm ketumbar
– 4 siung bawang putih
– 10 siung bawang merah
– 1/2 ruas jahe
– 2 butir kemiri
– 1 cm kunyitCara membuat:
1. Lumuri ayam dengan jeruk nipis, diamkan 20-30 menit, lalu bilas bersih.
2. Tumis bumbu halus, daun jeruk, daun salam, serai, dan lengkuas dengan sedikit minyak hingga harum.
3. Tambahkan ayam, masak hingga kulit ayam berubah warna.
4. Tambahkan air secukupnya, tambahkan garam, dan kaldu bubuk.
5. Masak hingga ayam empuk dan bumbu meresap.
6. Koreksi rasa sebelum api dimatikan.
7. Terakhir beri tamburan daun bawang dan tomat. Sajikan.9. Tongkol cabai ijo.
foto: Instagram/@susan_gracia
Bahan:
– 2 ekor pindang tongkol, potong kecil
– 15 siung bawang merah, iris
– 5 siung bawang putih, iris
– 250 gr cabai hijau keriting, iris serong
– 5 buah tomat hijau, iris
– Garam secukupnya
– Kaldu bubuk secukupnyaCara membuat:
1. Goreng ikan sebentar, angkat lalu sisihkan.
2. Tumis bawang merah dan bawang putih hingg layu, lalu masukkan irisan cabai hijau keriting, masak hingga cabai layu, kemudian masukkan potongan tomat hijau, garam dan kaldu bubuk, aduk rata.
3. Terakhir tambahkan potongan ikan tongkol yang sudah digoreng, aduk rata. Koreksi rasa, angkat. Sajikan.10. Ayam bakar saus madu.
foto: Instagram/@aras_galeri
Bahan:
– 8 buah paha ayamBumbu halus:
– 6 siung bawang merah
– 6 siung bawang putih
– 1 sdt jahe giling
– 1 sdt ketumbar bubuk
– 1/2 sdt lada bubuk
– GaramBahan saus madu:
– 2 sdm madu
– 1 sdm saus tiram
– 2 sdm saus tomat
– 1 sdm saus sambal
– 1 sdm margarin
– 1 sdm air perasan jeruk nipisCara membuat:
1. Tumis bumbu halus dengan sedikit minyak, tambahkan sedikit air, masukkan ayam, masak sampai daging ayam empuk dan bumbu meresap.
2. Lumuri ayam dengan semua bahan saus madu hingga merata, masukkan dalam kulkas minimal 5 jam.
3. Bakar ayam di atas teflon sambil di lumuri saus madu.
4. Lakukan sampai semua ayam matang, siap disajikan.11. Sambal tempe kemangi.
foto: Instagram/@resepsayurumik
Bahan:
– Tempe, potong dadu dan goreng
– Daun kemangi secukupnyaBumbu:
– 10 buah cabaie rawit
– 4 siung bawang merah
– 2 siung bawang putih
– Garam, gula pasir, dan penyedap rasa secukupnya
– Minyak untuk menggorengCara membuat:
1. Goreng cabai, bawang putih, dan bawang merah sampai matang, lalu ulek. koreksi rasa, kemudian masukkan tempe yang sudah digoreng. Ulek kasar dan tambahkan daun kemangi, aduk-aduk sampai tercampur rata. Sajikan.12. Sayur sop bening.
foto: Instagram/@dapuramari
Bahan:
– 3 buah wortel ukuran kecil
– 7 buah buncis
– 1 buah kentang
– 1/2 kubis
– 10 biji bakso sapi
– 1 liter air
– Bawang goreng secukupnyaBumbu:
– 3 siung bawang putih
– 1 buah bawang prei
– 2 lembar daun seledri
– 1 buah tomat
– 1 sdt garam
– 1/2 sdt merica bubuk
– Sejumput gulaCara membuat:
1. Cuci bersih sayuran kemudian potong-potong.
2. Iris-iris bakso, daun seledri, bawang prei, dan tomat.
3. Geprek kasar bawang putih.
4. Rebus air hingga mendidih kemudian masukkan bawang putih geprek, sayuran yang telah dipotong-potong kecuali kubis dan bakso.
5. Tambahkan garam, merica bubuk, dan gula.
6. Setelah sayuran dirasa cukup empuk, masukkan sayur kubis, seledri, bawang prei, tomat, dan bawang goreng.
7. Aduk rata, tunggu mendidih, matikan kompor, sajikan.13. Tumis toge cumi basah.
foto: Instagram/@dapur_kenda
Bahan:
– 2 genggam tauge
– 4 ekor cumi basah
– 1 sdm saus tiram
– 1 sdt kecap ikan
– Secukupnya air
– Garam dan kaldu jamur
– Minyak GorengBahan bumbu iris:
– 4 siung bawang merah
– 4 siung bawang putih
– 5 buah cabai merah keriting
– 3 buah cabai rawit
– 1 batang daun bawangCara membuat:
1. Iris bumbu halus. Cuci bersih cumi, beri jeruk nipis, diamkan 5 menit. Cuci bersih lagi. Cuci bersih tauge.
2. Panaskan minyak. Masukan bumbu iris kecuali daun bawang, tumis sampai matang. Masukkan cumi, masak sampai cumi matang. Masukkan air, tauge, daun bawang, garam, dan kaldu jamur, aduk rata. Matikan kompor. Siap disajikan.14. Telur ceplok bumbu bali.
foto: Instagram/@resepmasakan_rumahan
Bahan:
– 4 butir telur, digoreng mata sapiBumbu halus:
– 5 buah cabai merah besar
– 3 buah cabai rawit
– 4 siung bawang merah
– 3 siung bawang putih
– 1 buah kemiri
– Jahe dan lengkuasBumbu lain:
– 1 lembar daun salam
– Daun jeruk
– Garam dan gula
– 50 ml airCara membuat:
1. Rebus terlebih dahulu, cabai dan bawang lalu haluskan bersamaan dengan kemiri, jahe dan lengkuas.
2. Tumis bumbu halus dan bumbu lain, tumis hingga harum, tambahkan air sedikit agar bumbu tidak gosong.
3. Masukan garam dan gula. Masukan telur yang sudah digoreng sebelumnya, masak hingga air menyusut.
4. Sajikan selagi hangat.15. Tahu siram cabai bawang.
foto: Instagram/@yoanitasavit
Bahan:
– 1/2 tahu cina besar
– 3 sdm teri medan
– MinyakBumbu iris:
– 3 buah cabai merah besar, buang biji
– 15 buah cabai rawit merah
– 2 siung bawang putih, cincang
– 1/2 buah bawang bombay ukuran kecil
– 10 siung bawang merah
– 2 batang daun bawang
– Garam dan kaldu bubuk secukupnyaCara membuat:
1. Cuci bersih tahu lalu iris tipis. Goreng hingga berkulit garing. Sisihkan di piring saji.
2. Bilas ikan teri medan lalu goreng hingga garing. Sisihkan.
3. Panaskan sedikit minyak. Tumis bawang putih, lalu masukkan semua bumbu lainnya. Masak hingga harum.
4. Masukkan ikan teri, beri sejumput garam dan kaldu bubuk, Koreksi rasa. Angkat dan siram di atas tahu. Sajikan.16. Cah sayur bakso.
foto: Instagram/@ketutarsini
Bahan:
– Pokcoy
– Wortel
– Jamur kuping
– Kembang kol
– Bakso sapi atau ayam
– Bawang putih, cincang
– Cabai rawit
– Secukupnya kecap asin, gula pasir, kaldu jamur, merica bubuk, dan saus tiram
– Larutan tepung maizenaCara membuat:
1. Tumis bawang putih, masukkan bakso, tumis sebentar, tambahkan air putih.
2. Masukkan wortel, kemudian bumbui dengan bumbu lainnya, masukkan jamur, pokcoy, kembang kol, masak hingga matang, koreksi rasa.
3. Terakhir tambahkan larutan maizena, aduk rata, sajikan.17. Tumis pakcoy jamur.
foto: Instagram/@silvianasukamasak
Bahan:
– 4 siung bawang putih, cincang
– 1 buah cabai tanjung, iris bulat
– 8 buah jamur campignon, iris-iris
– 400 gr pakcoy
– 2 sdt garam
– 1/2 sdt gula
– 1/4 sdt penyedap rasa
– Bawang putih gorengCara membuat:
1. Tumis bawang putih dan cabai sampai harum dan bawang putih kecokelatan. Masukan 1 sdt garam.
2. Masukan jamur. Tumis sampai jamur setengah layu. Masukkan pakcoy, bolak balik seperlunya.
3. Masukkan 1 sdt garam, 1/2 sdt gula dan 1/4 sdt penyedap rasa. Oseng-oseng, tes rasa. Sebelum disajikan beri taburan bawang putih goreng.18. Oseng cuciwis telur.
foto: Instagram/@yzmalicious
Bahan:
– 300 gr cuciwis
– 1 butir telur
– 1/4 buah bawang bombay, rajang halus
– 3 siung bawang putih, geprek dan cincang halus
– 1 sdm saus tiram
– Garam, merica bubuk, dan gula pasir secukupnya
– MinyakCara membuat:
1. Siangi cuciwis, potong pertangkai atau cukup dibelah dua saja. Rendam dengan air garam sampai debu atau serangga yang ada di dalamnya pada keluar. Bilas dengan air mengalir. Sisihkan.
2. Tumis bawang putih sampai kekuningan. Tambahkan bawang bombay. Aduk cepat.
3. Tambahkan telur. Aduk-aduk sampai hancur.
4. Masukan cuciwis. Bumbui dengan saus tiram, garam, gula, dan merica. Aduk cepat. Kalo dirasa terlalu kering boleh ditambah air sedikit saja.
5. Koreksi rasa. Angkat dan sajikan.19. Sayur pelangi.
foto: Instagram/@galeri_dapurami
Bahan:
– Jagung muda
– Wortel
– Buncis
– Telur puyuh rebusBumbu iris:
– Bawang putih
– Bawang merah
– Cabai merah besar
– Cabai rawit merahPelengkap:
– Saus tiram
– Kaldu jamur
– Garam
– GulaCara membuat:
1. Siangi dan potong-potong wortel, jagung, dan buncis. Kupas telur puyuh.
2. Tumis bumbu iris. Masak sampai harum dan kecokelatan.
3. Masukkan sayuran wortel, jagung, buncis, dan telur.
4. Tambahkan sedikit air. Tambahkan bumbu pelengkap. Koreksi rasa.
5. Jika sudah matang, matikan api, siap disajikan.20. Baby buncis daging cincang.
foto: Instagram/@yzmalicious
Bahan:
– 250 gr baby buncis
– 150 gr daging cincang
– 1/2 buah bawang bombay kecil, rajang halus
– 3 butir bawang putih, geprek cincang
– 1 ruas jahe, geprek
– 2 buah cabai merah keriting, iris
– Secukupnya cabai rawit, iris
– 2 sdm kecap manis
– 2 sdm saus tiram
– 1/4 sdt garam
– 1/2 sdt gula
– 1 sdt kaldu jamur
– 1/4 sdt lada bubuk
– 150 ml airCara membuat:
1. Siangi baby buncis. Rebus di air mendidih selama 1 menit. Angkat, lalu bilas dengan air dingin. Sisihkan.
2. Tumis bawang putih, bawang bombay, dan jahe sampai harum.
3. Tambahkan daging cincang. Aduk-aduk sampai berubah warna. Tambahkan cabai. Aduk kembali.
4. Tambahkan air. Bumbui dengan garam, gula, lada, kaldu jamur, saus tiram, dan kecap manis. Aduk merata.
5. Setelah daging dirasa matang, tambahkan baby buncis. Aduk cepat. Koreksi rasa. Angkat dan sajikan.21. Ayam jerit kemangi.
foto: Instagram/@lusiaa_vv
Bahan:
– 500 gr dada ayam
– 100 ml air
– 2 genggam daun kemangi
– 4 lembar daun jerukBumbu halus:
– 100 gr cabai rawit
– 1 buah tomat buang bijinya
– 10 buah bawang merah
– 5 siung bawang putih
– 2 cm kencur
– 2 cm kunyit, bakar
– 3 buah kemiri, sangraiBahan tambahan: (secukupnya)
– Jeruk kunci
– Saus tiram
– Garam, lada, dan gula
– Minyak gorengCara membuat:
1. Cuci bersih daging ayam, lumuri dengan air jeruk kunci dan garam, marinated sekitar 30 menit. Lalu goreng ayam sampai matang, angkat dan suwir-suwir.
2. Panaskan dua sdm minyak, tumis bumbu halus dengan api kecil sampai bau langu bumbu hilang lalu masukkan daun jeruk.
3. Masukkan potongan ayam suwir aduk rata, tuang air dan bumbui saus tiram, garam, lada, dan sedikit gula pasir.
4. Masak sampai bumbu meresap sempurna dan air habis, test rasanya sebelum diangkat. Tambahkan satu sendok air jeruk kunci dan taburi daun kemangi lalu aduk rata. Angkat dan sajikan.22. Tumis brokoli jamur.
foto: Instagram/@nonyqueeny
Bahan:
– 150 gr bunga brokoli
– 200 gr fillet ayam, dipotong kotak kecil
– 15 gr jamur kuping, rendam air hangat sampai mengembang, diiris
– 1 batang daun bawang
– 3 siung bawang putih, geprek kemudian cincang
– Biji wijen secukupnyaBahan saus:
– 2 sdm saus tiram
– 1 sdm kecap asin
– Gula
– Sedikit garam
– 70 ml air
– 1 sdt tepung maizena
– Kaldu bubuk
– Merica bubukCara membuat:
1. Didihkan air, segera masukkan brokoli, masak sekitar 30-40 detik kemudian langsung tiriskan dan masukkan brokoli ke dalam air es supaya warnanya tetap bagus.
2. Campur bahan saus, aduk sampai semua larut. Sisihkan.
3. Tumis bawang putih hingga harum. Masukkan ayam, masak hingga ayam berubah warna kemudian masukkan jamur kuping. Aduk rata.
4. Masukkan bahan saus, aduk rata sampai mengental. Koreksi rasa. Masukkan brokoli dan daun bawang. Aduk rata. Masak sampai semua matang. Beri taburan biji wijen. Sajikan.23. Tumis jagung putren cabe ijo.
foto: Instagram/@yoanitasavit
Bahan:
– 250 gr jagung putren
– 1 genggam ikan teri asin
– Garam dan gula pasir
– Kaldu bubuk secukupnyaBumbu iris:
– 8 buah cabai hijau besar
– 3 buah cabai rawit merah
– 6 siung bawang merah
– 4 siung bawang putihCara membuat:
1. Rendam ikan teri selama 10 menit dengan air suhu ruang, cuci bersih, tiriskan dan goreng hingga matang. Sisihkan.
2. Tumis bawang merah, bawang putih, dan cabai rawit hingga harum.
3. Masukan jagung putren, cabai hijau dimasak dengan api besar sebentar saja.
4. Tambahkan ikan teri, garam, gula, dan kaldu bubuk secukupnga. Koreksi rasa. Angkat dan sajikan.24. Sayur cha paprika.
foto: Instagram/@junisusanty86
Bahan:
– 100 gr ayam giling
– 1 buah wortel
– 1 buah jagung manis, di pipil
– 1 ikat jagung muda, iris memanjang
– 5 siung bawang putih cincang
– 3 cm jahe, geprek
– 3 buah cabai rawit, iris
– 1 sdm fibercreme
– 3 sdm saus tomat
– 1 sdm saus tiram
– 1 sdt kecap ikan
– 2 sdm kecap manis
– 1/2 buah paprika hijau, potong dadu
– 1/2 buah paprika merah, potong dadu
– 1/2 bawang bombay, iris memanjang
– 2 lembar daun jeruk
– 1 sdm tepung maizena, larutkan dengan sedikit air
– Garam, air, gula, dan penyedap secukupnyaCara membuat:
1. Tumis bawang putih, jahe, dan cabai rawit hingga harum, masukkan ayam hingga berubah warna lalu tuang air dan fibercreme.
2. Tambahkan saus tomat, saus tiram, kecap manis, dan kecap ikan, masak hingga ayam matang.
3. Masukkan semua sayuran, beri garam, gula, dan penyedap rasa aduk sampai rata.
4. Masukkan paprika, bawang bombay, daun jeruk, dan tambahkan larutan tepung maizena, aduk rata hingga mengental koreksi rasa.
5. Siap disajikan.25. Sup tahu udang.
foto: Instagram/@arsanti96
Bahan:
– 2 buah tahu
– 250 gr udang kupas
– 2 siung bawang putih, cincang
– 1 batang daun bawang
– 600 ml air
– MinyakPerasa:
– 1 sdm garam
– 1 sdt gula pasir
– 1 sdt merica bubuk
– 1 sdm minyak wijenCara membuat:
1. Potong dadu kecil tahu, sisihkan.
2. Tumis bawang putih cincang hingga harum dan kecokelatan masukkan udang masak hingga berubah warna.
3. Tambahkan air dan perasa tunggu sampai mendidih.
4. Setelah mendidih masukkan tahu masak sekitar 2 menit hingga mendidih, koreksi rasa.
5. Sesaat sebelum mematikan kompor masukkan daun bawang yang telah diiris.
6. Siap disajikan.26. Tumis sayur campur.
foto: Instagram/@ocha_chupid
Bahan:
– 1 buah wortel, potong memanjang
– 100 gr putren, potong-potong
– 100 gr buncis, potong-potong
– 50 gr jamur kuping, potong-potong
– 1 genggam jamur kancing, potong-potong
– Seiris dada ayam, potong daduBumbu:
– 3 sdm baceman bawang
– 2 buah cabai merah besar
– 2 buah cabai hijau besar
– 5 buah cabai rawit
– 1 sdm saus tiram
– 1 sdm kecap asin
– 1 sdt kecap ikan
– 1 sdm minyak wijen
– Gula, garam, merica dan kaldu jamur secukupnyaCara membuat:
1. Tumis baceman bawang hingga harum dan matang, masukkan irisan dada ayam tumis hingga berubah warna.
2. Lanjut masukkan jamur, tumis sebentar lalu masukkan sayuran.
3. Beri sedikit air, bumbui dengan saus tiram, kecap asin, kecap ikan, gula, garam, merica, dan kaldu jamur koreksi rasanya.
4. Masak dengam api besar dan jangam terlalu lama agar sayuran tetap renyah.
5. Terakhir beri 1 sdm minyak wijen, aduk rata dan sajikan.27. Sop kimlo.
foto: Instagram/@selfidavidi
Bahan:
– 3 potong ayam
– 2 buah sosis
– 3 buah bakso
– 3 wortel ukuran kecil
– 1 kuntum kembang kol ukuran kecil
– 6 buah jamur merang
– 5 jamur kuping rendam air
– 1/2 buah jagung manis pipil
– 1 batang daun bawang
– Merica bubuk
– Kaldu jamur atau kaldu bubuk
– Margarin
– Garam
– Gula
– Air secukupnyaCincang:
– 2 siung bawang putih
– 1/2 buah bawang bombayCara membuat:
1. Rebus ayam bersama air dan merica sampai menjadi kaldu.
2. Potong-potong semua sayuran dan jamur.
3. Tumis bumbu cincang sampai harum lalu masukkan daun bawang aduk-aduk sebentar sisihkan.
4. Angkat ayam dari air rebusan lalu suwir-suwir.
5. Masukkan jagung dan wortel masak hingga setengah matang. Masukkan semua bahan dan bumbu-bumbu. Aduk-aduk dan masak sampai mendidih dan matang. Koreksi rasa.
6. Angkat dan siap untuk disajikan.28. Lodeh terong udang tempe.
foto: Instagram/@luis_widarto
Bahan:
– 200 gr udang kecil
– 1 buah terong, potong-potong
– 100 gr tempe semangit, potong dadu
– 600 ml santan sedang
– 4 buah cabai hijau, iris serong
– 2 buah tomat hijau, potong selera
– 3 lembar daun salam
– 5 lembar daun jeruk
– 3 cm lengkuas, memarkan
– Gula, garam, dan kaldu bubuk secukupnyaBumbu halus:
– 8 siung bawang merah
– 5 siung bawang putih
– 1 sdt ketumbar
– 4 buah kemiri
– 2 ruas kencurCara membuat:
1. Tumis bumbu halus sampai harum dan tanak, masukkan udang tumis sampai udang berubah warna, kemudian masukkan semua sisa bahan kecuali tomat dan cabai hijau, aduk sebentar, biarkan bumbu meresap dan kuah agak menyusut.
2. Terakhir masukkan tomat dan cabai hijau, aduk rata, biarkan mendidih, cicipi rasa, angkat.29. Tumis jamur.
foto: Instagram/@corygrahani
Bahan:
– 500 gr jamur, belahBumbu iris:
– 7 siung bawang merah
– 4 siung bawang putih
– 4 buah cabai merah keriting
– 1 buah tomat ukuran kecil
– 1 batang daun bawang
– 2 sdm saus tiram
– Gula pasir secukupnya
– Minyak goreng
– 100 ml airCara membuat:
1. Tumis bawang merah dan bawang putih sampai harum, lalu masuk jamur dan semua bumbu lainnya, masak hingga jamur matang, koreksi rasa, sajikan.30. Tumis buncis ayam.
foto: Instagram/@yscooking
Bahan:
– 300 gr buncis, potong serong
– 100 gr daging ayam, iris
– 2 siung bawang putih, iris
– 2 siung bawang merah, iris
– 1 cabai merah, iris
– Saus tiram
– Kecap asin
– Merica
– Garam
– 1 sdm tapiokaCara membuat:
1. Bumbui daging dengan saus tiram, kecap asin, merica, dan tepung tapioka. Sisihkan
2. Tumis bawang putih, bawang merah, dan cabai sampai harum, masukkan daging.
3. Setelah daging berubah warna masukkan buncis, saus tiram, kecap asin, garam, dan merica, aduk-aduk.
4. Tuang sedikit air, masak sampai matang.
5. Matikan api, siap dihidangkan.#dibuat #enak #menu #menubuka #menusahur #mudah #puasa #ramadhan #resep #simpel
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Angry Metal Guy’s Top Ten(ish) of 2023
By Angry Metal Guy
The Year of Our Angry Overlord 2023 saw an AngryMetalGuy.com that continues its upward trajectory. We produced 713 posts (mostly reviews), which, in terms of raw numbers, is the lowest since 2015 and can be improved upon, but the 890 word-per-post mark that we are at, is the highest average word count in our history. This means, we ended up with a hefty 634,674 words in 2023. We also averaged 39,539 views a day, leading us to our highest readership numbers ever at 14,420,637 total page views in 2023. The readership of AMG is also global, though the English-speaking world dominates our readership, with the USA, England and Canada taking up spots 1 to 3 on our highest views list. Happily, in my opinion, Germany has overtaken Australia as our fourth biggest readership and that means it’s only a matter of time before I’m asked to perform a live review writing at Wacken. Spots 6-10 are taken up by the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Spain and Brazil—a who’s who of excellent footballing nations (and an excellent Eurovision nation) that also love our brand of high quality, long form analytical reviews. So, thanks to all of you from all over the world for loving us almost as much as we love you! And to the one guy (literally) in Vatican City who visits our blog once a year, we appreciate you so much.
That we continue to outstrip our previous performance is entirely because of you, our readers, who are so loyal and open to new music that we can claim an Angry Metal Guy Bump™, because when we review stuff, you listen to it. I’ve received plenty of personal correspondence from bands and PR people reporting that AngryMetalGuy.com gives better numbers than Decibel in terms of listens and purchases. This means that Angry Metal Guy matters, and we intend to use that power to … do exactly the same thing we always do: listen to great music, promote music that we love and trash popular bands for all the engagement it brings us.1
The year 2023 also saw us welcoming in new writers, and despite some people fading away or stepping back (both Madam X and Grymm will be missed), I feel like we have as strong a profile for our writing as we ever had. Again, it makes me beyond happy that all my stupid little ideas about how a music blog should be run have turned into this bazaar of the bizarre, with writers whose taste in music I pretty much detest, as well as some good eggs who hold true to the AngryMetalGuy.com vision of giving everything from Scandinavia a 4.0 or better. Anyway, regardless of how bad your taste is, thanks to you all for your hard work and dedication. You’ll be especially fond of me—each and every one of you—when you read the footnotes to this post. It’s footnote 6 that’s of particular interest to you. I would also like to especially thank our dedicated editing staff, headed up by—but certainly not limited to—Steel Druhm as well as Sentynel, whose steadfast dedication to keeping the site running warms my heart.
On a personal note, this year was supposed to be one of the best of my life. It has been an unmitigated pile of shit, with only a few bright spots. As usual, I’ll try to make 2024 a better year, where I am Angry Metal Guy in practice, not just in spirit. A new year always brings unreasonable and unrealistic goals that get broken in shame by April, doesn’t it? Well, that’s mine.
I love you all. Except the Discord. You guys are terrible.
#ish: Fellowship // The Winterlight Chronicles [December 22nd, 2023 | Scarlet Records] — Oh man, they did piano versions of songs from The Saberlight Chronicles? RotY. <3
#ish: Riverside // ID.Entity [January 20th, 2023 | InsideOut Music] — Back and forth between the 10-spot and then the 9-spot and now an #ish, ID.Entity is a genuinely good album from a band that I am happy has regained some of its swagger. I didn’t need another morose, overly wet album full of painfully sad songs and a Great Plains style mastering job.2 I needed a record that was absolutely swimming in references to The Police and ’80s Yes, and Riverside obliged. At 53 minutes, I decided, that “The Place Where I Belong” just mars the whole a little too much to put it higher up the list. But color me excited for what’s next for Riverside, because ID.Entity definitely got my attention again.
#ish: Soen // Memorial [September 1st, 2023 | Silver Lining Music] — Once before I’ve missed a review for a Soen album, but that time I had our much missed Huckster to cover me. Memorial continues down the path the band started down on Imperial—well, on Lotus, in actuality—of making tight, poppy groove metal with an emotional edge. I particular enjoy Memorial’s fast paced tracks and the introduction of the Iron Maiden-style guitar harmonies that litter the album. There have been some gripes that Memorial hews too close to the arc of Imperial, but I think the album has both its own sound and is loaded with great songs. And unlike its predecessor, Memorial seems to genuinely peak in terms of the heaviness that these old guys are willing to put on (proverbial) tape, while still leaning into savvy pop choruses with Eklöf’s unique emotional cadence. We shouldn’t have missed it and neither should you.
#10: Vomitory // All Heads Are Gonna Roll [May 26th, 2023 | Metal Blade Records] — Vomitory is not trend. Vomitory is not kvlt. Vomitory makes death metal to mosh your brains out to. They are very good at it. And that’s why their first album since their deeply underrated Opus VIII was a happening in the Angry Metal Guy household. As time has worn on, I have become less and less excitable before a new release. But in this case, I was right to be excited. All Heads Are Gonna Roll—despite its Swenglish title3—delivers the kind of decapitating death metal that the world—by which I mean me—has missed in the 12 years that the pride of Karlstad has been missing in action. And weirdly few bands are living in the sphere that Vomitory runs in right now, meaning that All Heads Are Gonna Roll is an even more vital contribution to the propagation of good, grinding, groovy death metal that isn’t trying to be Gorguts or Ulcerate OR to relive the glory years of the Stockholm scene. Long live Vomitory!
#9: Crypta // Shades of Sorrow [August 4th, 2023 | Napalm Records] — Years ago, I remember reviewing Vomitory’s Opus VIII and thinking it was remarkable because it was direct and to the point and it just felt like “good, honest death metal.” I had a similar feeling hearing Crypta’s debut record, Echoes of the Soul, and I became enamored with the album. But, as with so many successful bands experiencing success,, Crypta lost a key member almost immediately; their glam-as-fuck guitarist who was, at least in part, responsible for the band’s strong melodic core. This gave rise to worry that Shades of Sorrow might suffer from Ye Olde Sophomore Slumpe. Fortunately, Brazil’s favorite daughters found an excellent replacement and are filled to the brim with riffs. Shades of Sorrow pumps out another 52 minutes of memorable, groovy death metal (albeit with a darker, more blackened vibe) and has been a constant companion since I first heard it. After what must have been an absolutely crazy year for them—having toured with Morbid Angel and lost their rented RV in the process—I hope that they’re leaning back and appreciating what they’ve accomplished in the last three years. Two Angry Metal Guy top 10s? Does it get better than that?
#8: Gorod // The Orb [March 10th, 2023 | Self-Release] — Gorod is my favorite active tech death band for a reason. To paraphrase myself: greatness is hard; consistent greatness is Gorod. That’s because these French death metallers are a breed apart, with a sound that’s truly special. The Orb, which dropped back in March, helped to re-solidify my admiration for the band’s dynamic, guitar-driven approach. Every time I put it in, I’m immersed in the most captivating riffs, the boldest ideas, the most intense rasps and growls, and a compositional variety that consistently engages. There are, of course, minor things that make it a little less my favorite than its predecessor, but The Orb exudes Gorod’s unique character and is so flawlessly executed that any criticisms seem trivial. The Orb shows Gorod being true to its essence, a spectacle we should be thankful to experience.
#7: Haken // Fauna [March 3rd, 2023 | InsideOut Music] — I have to be honest: I didn’t expect Fauna to get anywhere near this list during 95% of the year. The reality is that when I first got it, I couldn’t get into it. I have two different partially written drafts that I could never finish because it kept losing me. I wanted to like it. I didn’t like it, but I couldn’t put my finger on why. So, I ascribed it to me going through some stuff, since I wasn’t enjoying much of anything. Recently, it popped up and I gave it another chance. As these things can go, it clicked. And of course it did. Haken, a ridiculously good band despite going Full Djent™ a few years ago, has a history of throwing curveballs and exploring sounds. Fauna finds them working in the artistic tradition of writing music that’s meant to evoke other creatures—bulls, monkeys, elephants, etc.—and this artistic device helped them to diversify their sound on Fauna. The result is an album that is as diverse as it is expansive and—first and foremost—fun! Like the best albums, Fauna reveals new things every time I go back to it, and I can never quite decide what my favorite song is. It also serves as a reminder that Haken is one of the best active prog bands, honestly, the only limits they have are the ones they set for themselves.
#6: Isole // Anesidora — I’ve always respected Isole and enjoyed their material. But I’ve never been overly enamored with them and I’ve never considered myself “a big fan.” Anesidora has changed that. Isole’s newest opus hits that sweet spot between a classic Candlemass record and a classic My Dying Bride record that I didn’t even know I needed. The result of this unholy blending of sounds and feels is a doom metal that I love as much as nearly any doom in my collection. Anesidora sports all the best traits of great albums; memorable songs; a listening time that results in instant re-listens; and, first and foremost, addictive melodies and themes. After weeding its way into regular rotation, Anesidora has simply never left. It’s a combination of excellent songwriting, great performances and some of the most subtly sticky composition I’ve heard in years. It’s clear to me now why Isole is only second to the Christmas Goat on the list of “famous people and/or entities from Gävle, Sweden” on Wikipedia.4
#5: Leiþa // Reue [January 13th, 2023 | Noisebringer Records] — I’ll never recapture the feeling of sheer and utter wonder that I felt hearing Windir for the first time. Nor will I relive the naïveté of enjoying Halmstad without having heard of Kvarforth. But if I’m going to get close, Leiþa’s epic Reue would be the thing that did it. This may be the first time that a one-man black metal side project (this time from Kanonenfieber’s Noise) has graced one of my Top 10(ish) lists, and that should be enough to make you sit up and take note. Leiþa has wrought a masterful work of great—potentially even excellent—black metal that deftly balances the genre’s past and present. The album, which Carcharodon correctly diagnosed as both “rich and textured,” is uncompromising, cutting a unique path through the depressive black metal subgenre with aggressive riffing and production which is on the attack. Yet, despite being free of the bed of reverb endemic to anything ‘depressive,’ Reue exquisitely evokes the existential angst of remorse while evoking the melodic black metal chops reserved for Norway’s most underrated black metal band. I will not rue the day I heard Reue, because it helped to define 2023 for me.
#4: Anareta // Fear Not [April 8th, 2023 | Self-release] — One of the first revelations of 2023, Anareta’s particular approach to extreme metal surprised and enchanted me. Throughout the year, Fear Not has continued to show up on my playlist and every time, I’m just as impressed with it. One can criticize the production, but there’s something that feels genuine and authentic about Anareta’s not-that-great-sound and that simply works for me. But for me, there’s no point in rehashing a debate about production on the debut album from a self-released artist. The music—and that music’s impeccable vibes—speaks for itself. From start to finish, Fear Not regales listeners with an idiosyncratic take on orchestral metal that evokes some all time classics. But it’s not enough to hear potential in a band; there’s also something about Anareta that radiates agility and an oppenness for new ideas. In a field filled with rehashes, Anareta offer something meaningfully different, and that meaningful difference will keep getting spins for years to come.
#3: Xoth // Exogalatic [November 3rd, 2023 | Self-release] — I remember hearing Xoth for the first time: frenetic guitars; frantic vocals; blasts from hell bolstering ripping riffs made all the sharper with biting guitar tone. But aside from its intensity, Xoth sported great songs with slick hooks that made all the energy and enthusiasm feel genuine and justified. Exogalactic continues the band’s triumphant march across the universe to pillage and revel in the spoils of war.5 Sporting the consistently best thrashy melodic death metal this world has heard since the early-90s, Xoth has started to cement themselves as one of my favorite bands. If you aren’t listening to this album on repeat, do you even like metal?6 I’ll leave you to ponder that as you cry alone in the shower (I hear it gets great natural reverb). In the meantime, I’ll be over here, trying to figure out to make my Xoth, Carnosus, Gorod triple headlining tour happen and whether I can afford the subsequent neck surgery.
#2: Angra // Cycles of Pain [November 3, 2023 | Atomic Fire Records] — If you had told me that I would become a fast fan of Angra back in 2000s, when I was siding with the then-simply-monikered Rhapsody about whether Sascha Paeth wrote their music, I would have laughed in your face. Thus, there is a level of irony that I have come to really love Angra now, for the first time, when they have saved ex-[(Luca) Turilli(/Lione)’s] Rhapsody [of Fire] singer Fabio Lione from his old life. And, for my part, I think that Cycles of Pain is on par with previous end-of-year-list-gracers like Secret Garden and Ømni—yes, and even with the band’s classics like Temple of Shadows—with Fabio sounding better than he ever has in his career and with vital, engaging, energetic writing.7 Cycles of Pain was a late-year release, but it was one of my most anticipated for a reason. From start to finish, Cycles of Pain features truly great songs and performances and demonstrates that Angra is as vital as ever.8
#1: Carnosus // Visions of Infinihility [February 10th, 2023 | Self-release] — The term tour de force was coined to describe albums like Visions of Infinihility. Sometimes an album simply rules and your record o’ the year choice is uncomplicated. Carnosus’ sophomore album is such an album. The music is intense and techy, but there’s something that feels remarkably direct about an album that crushes this hard from start to finish. From the word go Visions of Infinihility oozes addictive riff after heart crushing riff and lodges itself in your headbanging muscle. It’s impossible to listen to Carnosus without wanting to fuck some shit up and that’s exactly how I—and I assume everyone reading a website named after me—wants their Record o’ the Year to sound. And unlike other years, where I spent a lot of time agonizing over the choice and regretted it later, this was easy.. Sure, there’s been plenty of competition throughout the year from awesome bands who make excellent music; see the foregoing list! But Visions of Infinihility stands out in its steadfast and stubborn place at the top of my playlist. And I know I’m not alone. Now that these guys have signed to Willowtip—which I’m taking as a win for us—I cannot wait to see what these guys do in the future.9
Honorable Mentions
Insomnium // Anno 1696 [February 24th, 2023 | Century Media Records] — Insomnium will never release another Winter’s Gate, I just have to get used to that. But 2023 saw Anno 1696, which was a good record that I have enjoyed a lot. The problem that I have is that Anno 1696 all too often has sent me packing to listen to Winter’s Gate, because I feel like it starts too damned slow and really peaks once I’m about a third of the way. Still, I’ve been listening to it a lot because the songwriting is great, the vibes are legit and Insomnium is a great band. Just missed the cut.
In Flames // Foregone [February 10th, 2023 | Nuclear Blast Records] — In Flames didn’t threaten to genuinely list, if I’m honest. But I need to bring this album up as one of the best surprises I had all year. I don’t care what you think, Foregone has some of the best material the band has put out since Colony and I am fucking here for it.
By Fire and Sword // Glory [September 22nd, 2023 | No Remorse Records] — This album has been threatening to make this list for a while now. I am creeped out by it and amused by it and I think the biggest problem I have with it is that the singer lacks that power metal edge that I like, but also doesn’t have the silky smooth delivery of a Tony Kakko. Still, the songwriting here is fantastic and funny and I suspect that I will regret not spending more time with this prior to Listurnalia. Though, what does it replace?
Sacred Outcry // Towers of Gold [May 19th, 2023 | No Remorse Records] — It ain’t “Sworn in the Metal Wind,” but after reading Metal Pigeon‘s rant about power metal not taking power metal seriously anymore, I checked out Sacred Outcry. And he was right, Towers of Gold is a fantastic record that shows what could be happening in power metal if fans of it weren’t so fucking embarrassed to like it.
Twilight Force // At the Heart of Wintervale [January 20th, 2023 | Nuclear Blast Records] — At the Heart of Wintervale is adventurous, epic, and surprisingly agile power metal from Dalarna in Sweden (+ a brilliant Italian singer). Throughout this epic romp through Wintervale, these (mostly) Swedes serve up “bombastic” and “flamboyant” songs that develop a diverse, more experimental sound than what Twilight Force trafficked in previously. The result is an extremely diverting record with only minor blemishes, and the future has never seemed brighter for Twilight Force.
Fellowship // The Saberlight Chronicles [July 13th, 2022 | Scarlet Records] — Okay, okay, this is a stupid stunt. But it is my second most listened to album in 2023 and it’s really hard to move on from it. Just great music, lyrics, and all around vibes. These dorks speak the language of intense angst and fantasy novels and, let’s face it, I’m fluent in that shit.
…and Oceans // As in Gardens, So in Tombs [January 27th, 2023 | Seasons of Mist] — Did everyone forget that …and Oceans released its second great ‘reunion’ record? Well, you shouldn’t have. It’s fucking good. It’s weird how this one kind of fell off the map for a lot of people.
Frozen Dawn // The Decline of the Enlightened Gods [February 10th, 2023 | Transcending Obscurity Records] — Spanish meloblack that cuts a path through the overly wet, overly repetitive atmoblack people with an ice pick and trem picked melodies. These guys have some growing to do in terms of writing, but The Decline of the Enlightened Gods is a great album and I look forward to hearing more from them in future.
Top 10(ish) Songs o’ the Year
#ish: Katatonia – “Impermanence” from Sky Void of Stars — I didn’t include “disappointments” on this list, but needless to say, I found Sky Void of Stars to be lacking. Still, when Katatonia hits, they really hit. “Impermanence” — which coincidentally also features Joel Eklöf from Soen — hits exactly the vibe I’m looking for from Katatonia. Give me 45 minutes of this, guys, and you’ll be printing your own Excellent reviews.
#10: In Flames – “Foregone, Pt. 1” from Foregone — My biggest surprise this year was that I liked an In Flames album for the first time in two decades. With the reintroduction of their classic sound and, in particular, that 6/8 counterpoint to the guitar solo at 2:36, these guys cemented in me a deep hope that the next one will be even better.
#9: Isole – “Monotonic Scream” from Anesidora — This whole record is filled with hooks and ideas that I adore, but “Monotonic Scream” is likely the song that brought me back to to Anesidora after hearing it the first couple times. Two things stand out about this track for me. First, I love the classic doom sound and that eighth note doom feel, but it’s the chorus that really gets me with its strong My Dying Bride vibe. Daniel Bryntse’s vocal performance here absolutely nails the exact vibe I crave in my doom metal. Everything fits perfectly and sounds great. The repetition of the riff and chorus that starts at 5:43 is powerful as hell.
#8: Soen – “Memorial” from Memorial — It’s actually hard to choose a song from Memorial because I think the music is very strong. What I love about “Memorial” is that it shows off what the album does well. The combination of huge poppy choruses with a genuinely heavy crunch and a scooped, American sound on the production with harmonized guitars and Eklöf’s emotive vocals just works. The dual lead at 3:19 helps to illustrate the way that Memorial has added a wrinkle to the band’s sound and it all builds into the kind of melodramatic outro that I can’t get enough of. These guys speak my musical language of love.
#7: Carnosus – “Towards Infinihilistic Purity” from Visions of Infinihility — Sometimes the only thing I need is a blast beat, a ska riff, and a weird fucking eBow guitar drone to get me to listen to a song 700 times in a row. This grinds super hard and feel is perfect. Shout out to the formerly tightly betrousered and hilariously beswooped Jonatan Karasiak for his totally wild performance throughout this whole record.
#6: Riverside – “Self Aware” from ID.Entity — If this were the style and vibe of all future Riverside material, I would take it. Bass-driven, The Police-referencing, awkward vaguely moralistic lyrics, but with that slight underlying sadness that shows up on everything these guys has ever done? Yeah, I’d take it. In particular, I love this main riff and the strong ’80s vibe. More of this, plz!
#5: Gorod – “We Are the Sun Gods” from The Orb — The interplay between the guitars here is pretty much the only thing I need in my life. In particular, listen to the harmonies in the pre-chorus. These fuckers are ridiculous and their style and sound make me so happy. Now, check that clean tapping section that starts at 2:16 and tell me that isn’t one of the coolest things you’ve heard all year. I especially love how the drums get more intense as the part goes on.
Gorod is better than humanity deserves.
#4: Haken – “Sempiternal Beings” from Fauna — This may be the best song Haken has written since The Mountain. Obviously, this still has a kind of djenty rhythmic approach, but the mix of sounds and feels—the clean, melancholic sounds and melody—culminates in an absolutely epic chorus. Here’s a special shout out to the section that starts around 5:20 that sounds like Radiohead as interpreted by Muse as interpreted by Haken before breaking into a ridiculous guitar solo.
#3: By Fire and Sword – “Leave a Little Room” from Glory — I’m going to be totally honest, the singer—Tom Newby—sounds a little bit like your buddy singing along with music in the car at times. But what makes Glory such a crazy, fun album is the songwriting. “Leave a Little Room” features a straightforward and memorable chorus (love those harmonies under the vocals). It has a direct, classic metal vibe that’s hard not to nod your head to. But it’s that moment at 3:46—”Leave a little room, leave a little room, leave little room, leave it…”—followed by Tom Newby’s fundy pastor impression that left me going “Wait, what?” and replaying the whole thing. Again. And again. And again. Honestly, I can’t get enough of this record, and this is the song that got me hooked.
#2: Xoth – “The Parasitic Orchestra” from Exogalactic — This whole album is fantastic, but I just can’t get past the totally majestic chorus in this song. Great riffs. Great vocals. Majestic-ass chorus. Also, love those harmonized solos at the end of the track. They remind me of The Black Dahlia Murder’s best work with Ryan Knight. I could listen to this on a loop for 24 hours and be okay with myself. Though the next six months “doo doo dooing” the guitar melody from the chorus might eventually drive me mad.
#1: Angra – “Tears of Blood” from Cycles of Pain — My hot take over recent years has been that Rafael Bittencourt should just take over the vocal duties in Angra. This was in part because every time they released a record, they would have a duet where it was Bittencourt who took on the vocal duties. These tracks features as my song of the year twice (that is, going 2 for 2 in the Fabio era) and I have to say that I love the man’s voice.
“Tears of Blood” may be the argument that what I love is Bittencourt’s writing, instead of his voice. Going 3-for-3, Cycles of Pain’s big culminating track is a duet that this time features Fabio and Amanda Somerville—just check her Metal Archives to figure out why you know her even though you don’t know that you know her—and it’s everything I’m looking for.10 Fabio sounds, again, as good as he’s ever sounded—keeping his vibrato in check, while flexing his opera muscles—and Somerville has a fantastic voice. These are bound up in the kind of operatic duet that you could imagine Italy sending to Eurovision. It’s all power and melodrama, orchestra swells and big ol’ voices. And it’s my favorite song of the year.
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Angry Metal Guy’s Top Ten(ish) of 2023
By Angry Metal Guy
The Year of Our Angry Overlord 2023 saw an AngryMetalGuy.com that continues its upward trajectory. We produced 713 posts (mostly reviews), which, in terms of raw numbers, is the lowest since 2015 and can be improved upon, but the 890 word-per-post mark that we are at, is the highest average word count in our history. This means, we ended up with a hefty 634,674 words in 2023. We also averaged 39,539 views a day, leading us to our highest readership numbers ever at 14,420,637 total page views in 2023. The readership of AMG is also global, though the English-speaking world dominates our readership, with the USA, England and Canada taking up spots 1 to 3 on our highest views list. Happily, in my opinion, Germany has overtaken Australia as our fourth biggest readership and that means it’s only a matter of time before I’m asked to perform a live review writing at Wacken. Spots 6-10 are taken up by the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Spain and Brazil—a who’s who of excellent footballing nations (and an excellent Eurovision nation) that also love our brand of high quality, long form analytical reviews. So, thanks to all of you from all over the world for loving us almost as much as we love you! And to the one guy (literally) in Vatican City who visits our blog once a year, we appreciate you so much.
That we continue to outstrip our previous performance is entirely because of you, our readers, who are so loyal and open to new music that we can claim an Angry Metal Guy Bump™, because when we review stuff, you listen to it. I’ve received plenty of personal correspondence from bands and PR people reporting that AngryMetalGuy.com gives better numbers than Decibel in terms of listens and purchases. This means that Angry Metal Guy matters, and we intend to use that power to … do exactly the same thing we always do: listen to great music, promote music that we love and trash popular bands for all the engagement it brings us.1
The year 2023 also saw us welcoming in new writers, and despite some people fading away or stepping back (both Madam X and Grymm will be missed), I feel like we have as strong a profile for our writing as we ever had. Again, it makes me beyond happy that all my stupid little ideas about how a music blog should be run have turned into this bazaar of the bizarre, with writers whose taste in music I pretty much detest, as well as some good eggs who hold true to the AngryMetalGuy.com vision of giving everything from Scandinavia a 4.0 or better. Anyway, regardless of how bad your taste is, thanks to you all for your hard work and dedication. You’ll be especially fond of me—each and every one of you—when you read the footnotes to this post. It’s footnote 6 that’s of particular interest to you. I would also like to especially thank our dedicated editing staff, headed up by—but certainly not limited to—Steel Druhm as well as Sentynel, whose steadfast dedication to keeping the site running warms my heart.
On a personal note, this year was supposed to be one of the best of my life. It has been an unmitigated pile of shit, with only a few bright spots. As usual, I’ll try to make 2024 a better year, where I am Angry Metal Guy in practice, not just in spirit. A new year always brings unreasonable and unrealistic goals that get broken in shame by April, doesn’t it? Well, that’s mine.
I love you all. Except the Discord. You guys are terrible.
#ish: Fellowship // The Winterlight Chronicles [December 22nd, 2023 | Scarlet Records] — Oh man, they did piano versions of songs from The Saberlight Chronicles? RotY. <3
#ish: Riverside // ID.Entity [January 20th, 2023 | InsideOut Music] — Back and forth between the 10-spot and then the 9-spot and now an #ish, ID.Entity is a genuinely good album from a band that I am happy has regained some of its swagger. I didn’t need another morose, overly wet album full of painfully sad songs and a Great Plains style mastering job.2 I needed a record that was absolutely swimming in references to The Police and ’80s Yes, and Riverside obliged. At 53 minutes, I decided, that “The Place Where I Belong” just mars the whole a little too much to put it higher up the list. But color me excited for what’s next for Riverside, because ID.Entity definitely got my attention again.
#ish: Soen // Memorial [September 1st, 2023 | Silver Lining Music] — Once before I’ve missed a review for a Soen album, but that time I had our much missed Huckster to cover me. Memorial continues down the path the band started down on Imperial—well, on Lotus, in actuality—of making tight, poppy groove metal with an emotional edge. I particular enjoy Memorial’s fast paced tracks and the introduction of the Iron Maiden-style guitar harmonies that litter the album. There have been some gripes that Memorial hews too close to the arc of Imperial, but I think the album has both its own sound and is loaded with great songs. And unlike its predecessor, Memorial seems to genuinely peak in terms of the heaviness that these old guys are willing to put on (proverbial) tape, while still leaning into savvy pop choruses with Eklöf’s unique emotional cadence. We shouldn’t have missed it and neither should you.
#10: Vomitory // All Heads Are Gonna Roll [May 26th, 2023 | Metal Blade Records] — Vomitory is not trend. Vomitory is not kvlt. Vomitory makes death metal to mosh your brains out to. They are very good at it. And that’s why their first album since their deeply underrated Opus VIII was a happening in the Angry Metal Guy household. As time has worn on, I have become less and less excitable before a new release. But in this case, I was right to be excited. All Heads Are Gonna Roll—despite its Swenglish title3—delivers the kind of decapitating death metal that the world—by which I mean me—has missed in the 12 years that the pride of Karlstad has been missing in action. And weirdly few bands are living in the sphere that Vomitory runs in right now, meaning that All Heads Are Gonna Roll is an even more vital contribution to the propagation of good, grinding, groovy death metal that isn’t trying to be Gorguts or Ulcerate OR to relive the glory years of the Stockholm scene. Long live Vomitory!
#9: Crypta // Shades of Sorrow [August 4th, 2023 | Napalm Records] — Years ago, I remember reviewing Vomitory’s Opus VIII and thinking it was remarkable because it was direct and to the point and it just felt like “good, honest death metal.” I had a similar feeling hearing Crypta’s debut record, Echoes of the Soul, and I became enamored with the album. But, as with so many successful bands experiencing success,, Crypta lost a key member almost immediately; their glam-as-fuck guitarist who was, at least in part, responsible for the band’s strong melodic core. This gave rise to worry that Shades of Sorrow might suffer from Ye Olde Sophomore Slumpe. Fortunately, Brazil’s favorite daughters found an excellent replacement and are filled to the brim with riffs. Shades of Sorrow pumps out another 52 minutes of memorable, groovy death metal (albeit with a darker, more blackened vibe) and has been a constant companion since I first heard it. After what must have been an absolutely crazy year for them—having toured with Morbid Angel and lost their rented RV in the process—I hope that they’re leaning back and appreciating what they’ve accomplished in the last three years. Two Angry Metal Guy top 10s? Does it get better than that?
#8: Gorod // The Orb [March 10th, 2023 | Self-Release] — Gorod is my favorite active tech death band for a reason. To paraphrase myself: greatness is hard; consistent greatness is Gorod. That’s because these French death metallers are a breed apart, with a sound that’s truly special. The Orb, which dropped back in March, helped to re-solidify my admiration for the band’s dynamic, guitar-driven approach. Every time I put it in, I’m immersed in the most captivating riffs, the boldest ideas, the most intense rasps and growls, and a compositional variety that consistently engages. There are, of course, minor things that make it a little less my favorite than its predecessor, but The Orb exudes Gorod’s unique character and is so flawlessly executed that any criticisms seem trivial. The Orb shows Gorod being true to its essence, a spectacle we should be thankful to experience.
#7: Haken // Fauna [March 3rd, 2023 | InsideOut Music] — I have to be honest: I didn’t expect Fauna to get anywhere near this list during 95% of the year. The reality is that when I first got it, I couldn’t get into it. I have two different partially written drafts that I could never finish because it kept losing me. I wanted to like it. I didn’t like it, but I couldn’t put my finger on why. So, I ascribed it to me going through some stuff, since I wasn’t enjoying much of anything. Recently, it popped up and I gave it another chance. As these things can go, it clicked. And of course it did. Haken, a ridiculously good band despite going Full Djent™ a few years ago, has a history of throwing curveballs and exploring sounds. Fauna finds them working in the artistic tradition of writing music that’s meant to evoke other creatures—bulls, monkeys, elephants, etc.—and this artistic device helped them to diversify their sound on Fauna. The result is an album that is as diverse as it is expansive and—first and foremost—fun! Like the best albums, Fauna reveals new things every time I go back to it, and I can never quite decide what my favorite song is. It also serves as a reminder that Haken is one of the best active prog bands, honestly, the only limits they have are the ones they set for themselves.
#6: Isole // Anesidora — I’ve always respected Isole and enjoyed their material. But I’ve never been overly enamored with them and I’ve never considered myself “a big fan.” Anesidora has changed that. Isole’s newest opus hits that sweet spot between a classic Candlemass record and a classic My Dying Bride record that I didn’t even know I needed. The result of this unholy blending of sounds and feels is a doom metal that I love as much as nearly any doom in my collection. Anesidora sports all the best traits of great albums; memorable songs; a listening time that results in instant re-listens; and, first and foremost, addictive melodies and themes. After weeding its way into regular rotation, Anesidora has simply never left. It’s a combination of excellent songwriting, great performances and some of the most subtly sticky composition I’ve heard in years. It’s clear to me now why Isole is only second to the Christmas Goat on the list of “famous people and/or entities from Gävle, Sweden” on Wikipedia.4
#5: Leiþa // Reue [January 13th, 2023 | Noisebringer Records] — I’ll never recapture the feeling of sheer and utter wonder that I felt hearing Windir for the first time. Nor will I relive the naïveté of enjoying Halmstad without having heard of Kvarforth. But if I’m going to get close, Leiþa’s epic Reue would be the thing that did it. This may be the first time that a one-man black metal side project (this time from Kanonenfieber’s Noise) has graced one of my Top 10(ish) lists, and that should be enough to make you sit up and take note. Leiþa has wrought a masterful work of great—potentially even excellent—black metal that deftly balances the genre’s past and present. The album, which Carcharodon correctly diagnosed as both “rich and textured,” is uncompromising, cutting a unique path through the depressive black metal subgenre with aggressive riffing and production which is on the attack. Yet, despite being free of the bed of reverb endemic to anything ‘depressive,’ Reue exquisitely evokes the existential angst of remorse while evoking the melodic black metal chops reserved for Norway’s most underrated black metal band. I will not rue the day I heard Reue, because it helped to define 2023 for me.
#4: Anareta // Fear Not [April 8th, 2023 | Self-release] — One of the first revelations of 2023, Anareta’s particular approach to extreme metal surprised and enchanted me. Throughout the year, Fear Not has continued to show up on my playlist and every time, I’m just as impressed with it. One can criticize the production, but there’s something that feels genuine and authentic about Anareta’s not-that-great-sound and that simply works for me. But for me, there’s no point in rehashing a debate about production on the debut album from a self-released artist. The music—and that music’s impeccable vibes—speaks for itself. From start to finish, Fear Not regales listeners with an idiosyncratic take on orchestral metal that evokes some all time classics. But it’s not enough to hear potential in a band; there’s also something about Anareta that radiates agility and an oppenness for new ideas. In a field filled with rehashes, Anareta offer something meaningfully different, and that meaningful difference will keep getting spins for years to come.
#3: Xoth // Exogalatic [November 3rd, 2023 | Self-release] — I remember hearing Xoth for the first time: frenetic guitars; frantic vocals; blasts from hell bolstering ripping riffs made all the sharper with biting guitar tone. But aside from its intensity, Xoth sported great songs with slick hooks that made all the energy and enthusiasm feel genuine and justified. Exogalactic continues the band’s triumphant march across the universe to pillage and revel in the spoils of war.5 Sporting the consistently best thrashy melodic death metal this world has heard since the early-90s, Xoth has started to cement themselves as one of my favorite bands. If you aren’t listening to this album on repeat, do you even like metal?6 I’ll leave you to ponder that as you cry alone in the shower (I hear it gets great natural reverb). In the meantime, I’ll be over here, trying to figure out to make my Xoth, Carnosus, Gorod triple headlining tour happen and whether I can afford the subsequent neck surgery.
#2: Angra // Cycles of Pain [November 3, 2023 | Atomic Fire Records] — If you had told me that I would become a fast fan of Angra back in 2000s, when I was siding with the then-simply-monikered Rhapsody about whether Sascha Paeth wrote their music, I would have laughed in your face. Thus, there is a level of irony that I have come to really love Angra now, for the first time, when they have saved ex-[(Luca) Turilli(/Lione)’s] Rhapsody [of Fire] singer Fabio Lione from his old life. And, for my part, I think that Cycles of Pain is on par with previous end-of-year-list-gracers like Secret Garden and Ømni—yes, and even with the band’s classics like Temple of Shadows—with Fabio sounding better than he ever has in his career and with vital, engaging, energetic writing.7 Cycles of Pain was a late-year release, but it was one of my most anticipated for a reason. From start to finish, Cycles of Pain features truly great songs and performances and demonstrates that Angra is as vital as ever.8
#1: Carnosus // Visions of Infinihility [February 10th, 2023 | Self-release] — The term tour de force was coined to describe albums like Visions of Infinihility. Sometimes an album simply rules and your record o’ the year choice is uncomplicated. Carnosus’ sophomore album is such an album. The music is intense and techy, but there’s something that feels remarkably direct about an album that crushes this hard from start to finish. From the word go Visions of Infinihility oozes addictive riff after heart crushing riff and lodges itself in your headbanging muscle. It’s impossible to listen to Carnosus without wanting to fuck some shit up and that’s exactly how I—and I assume everyone reading a website named after me—wants their Record o’ the Year to sound. And unlike other years, where I spent a lot of time agonizing over the choice and regretted it later, this was easy.. Sure, there’s been plenty of competition throughout the year from awesome bands who make excellent music; see the foregoing list! But Visions of Infinihility stands out in its steadfast and stubborn place at the top of my playlist. And I know I’m not alone. Now that these guys have signed to Willowtip—which I’m taking as a win for us—I cannot wait to see what these guys do in the future.9
Honorable Mentions
Insomnium // Anno 1696 [February 24th, 2023 | Century Media Records] — Insomnium will never release another Winter’s Gate, I just have to get used to that. But 2023 saw Anno 1696, which was a good record that I have enjoyed a lot. The problem that I have is that Anno 1696 all too often has sent me packing to listen to Winter’s Gate, because I feel like it starts too damned slow and really peaks once I’m about a third of the way. Still, I’ve been listening to it a lot because the songwriting is great, the vibes are legit and Insomnium is a great band. Just missed the cut.
In Flames // Foregone [February 10th, 2023 | Nuclear Blast Records] — In Flames didn’t threaten to genuinely list, if I’m honest. But I need to bring this album up as one of the best surprises I had all year. I don’t care what you think, Foregone has some of the best material the band has put out since Colony and I am fucking here for it.
By Fire and Sword // Glory [September 22nd, 2023 | No Remorse Records] — This album has been threatening to make this list for a while now. I am creeped out by it and amused by it and I think the biggest problem I have with it is that the singer lacks that power metal edge that I like, but also doesn’t have the silky smooth delivery of a Tony Kakko. Still, the songwriting here is fantastic and funny and I suspect that I will regret not spending more time with this prior to Listurnalia. Though, what does it replace?
Sacred Outcry // Towers of Gold [May 19th, 2023 | No Remorse Records] — It ain’t “Sworn in the Metal Wind,” but after reading Metal Pigeon‘s rant about power metal not taking power metal seriously anymore, I checked out Sacred Outcry. And he was right, Towers of Gold is a fantastic record that shows what could be happening in power metal if fans of it weren’t so fucking embarrassed to like it.
Twilight Force // At the Heart of Wintervale [January 20th, 2023 | Nuclear Blast Records] — At the Heart of Wintervale is adventurous, epic, and surprisingly agile power metal from Dalarna in Sweden (+ a brilliant Italian singer). Throughout this epic romp through Wintervale, these (mostly) Swedes serve up “bombastic” and “flamboyant” songs that develop a diverse, more experimental sound than what Twilight Force trafficked in previously. The result is an extremely diverting record with only minor blemishes, and the future has never seemed brighter for Twilight Force.
Fellowship // The Saberlight Chronicles [July 13th, 2022 | Scarlet Records] — Okay, okay, this is a stupid stunt. But it is my second most listened to album in 2023 and it’s really hard to move on from it. Just great music, lyrics, and all around vibes. These dorks speak the language of intense angst and fantasy novels and, let’s face it, I’m fluent in that shit.
…and Oceans // As in Gardens, So in Tombs [January 27th, 2023 | Seasons of Mist] — Did everyone forget that …and Oceans released its second great ‘reunion’ record? Well, you shouldn’t have. It’s fucking good. It’s weird how this one kind of fell off the map for a lot of people.
Frozen Dawn // The Decline of the Enlightened Gods [February 10th, 2023 | Transcending Obscurity Records] — Spanish meloblack that cuts a path through the overly wet, overly repetitive atmoblack people with an ice pick and trem picked melodies. These guys have some growing to do in terms of writing, but The Decline of the Enlightened Gods is a great album and I look forward to hearing more from them in future.
Top 10(ish) Songs o’ the Year
#ish: Katatonia – “Impermanence” from Sky Void of Stars — I didn’t include “disappointments” on this list, but needless to say, I found Sky Void of Stars to be lacking. Still, when Katatonia hits, they really hit. “Impermanence” — which coincidentally also features Joel Eklöf from Soen — hits exactly the vibe I’m looking for from Katatonia. Give me 45 minutes of this, guys, and you’ll be printing your own Excellent reviews.
#10: In Flames – “Foregone, Pt. 1” from Foregone — My biggest surprise this year was that I liked an In Flames album for the first time in two decades. With the reintroduction of their classic sound and, in particular, that 6/8 counterpoint to the guitar solo at 2:36, these guys cemented in me a deep hope that the next one will be even better.
#9: Isole – “Monotonic Scream” from Anesidora — This whole record is filled with hooks and ideas that I adore, but “Monotonic Scream” is likely the song that brought me back to to Anesidora after hearing it the first couple times. Two things stand out about this track for me. First, I love the classic doom sound and that eighth note doom feel, but it’s the chorus that really gets me with its strong My Dying Bride vibe. Daniel Bryntse’s vocal performance here absolutely nails the exact vibe I crave in my doom metal. Everything fits perfectly and sounds great. The repetition of the riff and chorus that starts at 5:43 is powerful as hell.
#8: Soen – “Memorial” from Memorial — It’s actually hard to choose a song from Memorial because I think the music is very strong. What I love about “Memorial” is that it shows off what the album does well. The combination of huge poppy choruses with a genuinely heavy crunch and a scooped, American sound on the production with harmonized guitars and Eklöf’s emotive vocals just works. The dual lead at 3:19 helps to illustrate the way that Memorial has added a wrinkle to the band’s sound and it all builds into the kind of melodramatic outro that I can’t get enough of. These guys speak my musical language of love.
#7: Carnosus – “Towards Infinihilistic Purity” from Visions of Infinihility — Sometimes the only thing I need is a blast beat, a ska riff, and a weird fucking eBow guitar drone to get me to listen to a song 700 times in a row. This grinds super hard and feel is perfect. Shout out to the formerly tightly betrousered and hilariously beswooped Jonatan Karasiak for his totally wild performance throughout this whole record.
#6: Riverside – “Self Aware” from ID.Entity — If this were the style and vibe of all future Riverside material, I would take it. Bass-driven, The Police-referencing, awkward vaguely moralistic lyrics, but with that slight underlying sadness that shows up on everything these guys has ever done? Yeah, I’d take it. In particular, I love this main riff and the strong ’80s vibe. More of this, plz!
#5: Gorod – “We Are the Sun Gods” from The Orb — The interplay between the guitars here is pretty much the only thing I need in my life. In particular, listen to the harmonies in the pre-chorus. These fuckers are ridiculous and their style and sound make me so happy. Now, check that clean tapping section that starts at 2:16 and tell me that isn’t one of the coolest things you’ve heard all year. I especially love how the drums get more intense as the part goes on.
Gorod is better than humanity deserves.
#4: Haken – “Sempiternal Beings” from Fauna — This may be the best song Haken has written since The Mountain. Obviously, this still has a kind of djenty rhythmic approach, but the mix of sounds and feels—the clean, melancholic sounds and melody—culminates in an absolutely epic chorus. Here’s a special shout out to the section that starts around 5:20 that sounds like Radiohead as interpreted by Muse as interpreted by Haken before breaking into a ridiculous guitar solo.
#3: By Fire and Sword – “Leave a Little Room” from Glory — I’m going to be totally honest, the singer—Tom Newby—sounds a little bit like your buddy singing along with music in the car at times. But what makes Glory such a crazy, fun album is the songwriting. “Leave a Little Room” features a straightforward and memorable chorus (love those harmonies under the vocals). It has a direct, classic metal vibe that’s hard not to nod your head to. But it’s that moment at 3:46—”Leave a little room, leave a little room, leave little room, leave it…”—followed by Tom Newby’s fundy pastor impression that left me going “Wait, what?” and replaying the whole thing. Again. And again. And again. Honestly, I can’t get enough of this record, and this is the song that got me hooked.
#2: Xoth – “The Parasitic Orchestra” from Exogalactic — This whole album is fantastic, but I just can’t get past the totally majestic chorus in this song. Great riffs. Great vocals. Majestic-ass chorus. Also, love those harmonized solos at the end of the track. They remind me of The Black Dahlia Murder’s best work with Ryan Knight. I could listen to this on a loop for 24 hours and be okay with myself. Though the next six months “doo doo dooing” the guitar melody from the chorus might eventually drive me mad.
#1: Angra – “Tears of Blood” from Cycles of Pain — My hot take over recent years has been that Rafael Bittencourt should just take over the vocal duties in Angra. This was in part because every time they released a record, they would have a duet where it was Bittencourt who took on the vocal duties. These tracks features as my song of the year twice (that is, going 2 for 2 in the Fabio era) and I have to say that I love the man’s voice.
“Tears of Blood” may be the argument that what I love is Bittencourt’s writing, instead of his voice. Going 3-for-3, Cycles of Pain’s big culminating track is a duet that this time features Fabio and Amanda Somerville—just check her Metal Archives to figure out why you know her even though you don’t know that you know her—and it’s everything I’m looking for.10 Fabio sounds, again, as good as he’s ever sounded—keeping his vibrato in check, while flexing his opera muscles—and Somerville has a fantastic voice. These are bound up in the kind of operatic duet that you could imagine Italy sending to Eurovision. It’s all power and melodrama, orchestra swells and big ol’ voices. And it’s my favorite song of the year.
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Ever since I started working professionally, I had used the standard CLI tools like `ls` in most cases until 2022. I never felt the need of new ones as the good ol' tools simply worked.
Starting last year, I've started experimenting more tools like #eza, #zoxide, and many more. I still use `ls` rather than `eza`, but there are many great tools, which I'll cover more in future. One I want to share today is #procs (https://github.com/dalance/procs), which just seems to "DWIM" (Do What I Mean) for `ps` 🤩
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Stickning, väsen och skröp!
Kom till Dan Anderssons hemby Skattlösberg och sticka runt elden, medan Sandra Christiansen, @folktro, med podden Trollbunden, berättar om den trolldom och de väsen som genomsyrar finnskogen!
Kanske har du en egen historia att berätta?
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Stickning, väsen och skröp!
Kom till Dan Anderssons hemby Skattlösberg och sticka runt elden, medan Sandra Christiansen, @folktro, med podden Trollbunden, berättar om den trolldom och de väsen som genomsyrar finnskogen!
Kanske har du en egen historia att berätta?
#Stickning #Stickmys #Folktro #Trollbunden #SandraChristiansen #Tattarfallet #Väsen #Skröp #Skrock #StickaISkattlösberg #Skattlösberg #Luossa #Stickdag #Stickträff #Dalarna #VisitDalarna #DanAndersson #Finnmarken #Ludvika
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Viral! Video Ibu Tiri Cantik dan Mempesona Jadi Sorotan Warganet
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Viral! Video Ibu Tiri Cantik dan Mempesona Jadi Sorotan Warganet
#Terviral - Fenomena viral di media sosial kembali mencuri perhatian publik. Kali ini, sebuah video yang menampilkan sosok ibu tiri cantik dan mempesona menjadi perbincangan hangat di berbagai platform seperti TikTok, Instagram, hingga X (Twitter). Dalam waktu singkat, video tersebut berhasil menarik jutaan penonton dan ribuan komentar dari warganet yang penasaran dengan sosok di dalamnya. Wajib baca:…
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Brocade Odyssey episodes recap and review
Set in the Tang Dynasty, Ji Ying Ying’s (Seven Tan) family fell from grace when her father was wrongly accused of the crime of insulting the emperor. She grew up to be a scrappy young lady who runs a dyeing workshop.
One day, she meets Yang Jing Yuan (Zheng Yecheng) who seems very interested in her. He has an ulterior motive, which is to get the “Shu red” brocade technique that her father was famous for.
Eventually, her childhood friend Zhao Xiu Yuan and the prince of Nanzhao Kingdom will come to covet Ji’s dyeing skills and her family’s secret dyeing recipe, the very same one that got her father killed.
- Episodes 1-3
- Episodes 4-6
- Episodes 7-10
- Episodes 13 and 14
- Episode 15
- Episode 16
- Episode 17
- Episode 19
- Episode 20
- Episode 21
- Episode 22
- Episode 23
- Episode 24
- Episode 25
- Episode 26
- Episodes 27-28
- Episode 29
- Episode 30
- Episode 31
- Episode 32
- Episode 33
- Episodes 37-38
- Episodes 39-40
- The review
- Final rating: 7.5
Episodes 1-3
Ji Ying Ying was once from a wealthy official’s family. Her father was the “brocade officer”, an official in charge of the lucrative trade. At a time when silk and the art of Shu brocade was highly prized, the position was a very important one.
However, one day, Ying Ying’s father was framed by enemies and literally killed in front of her eyes.
Since then, she’s had a big fear of the colour red, which is really inconvenient if you’re in the dyeing business.
Episodes 1-3 is about how Ying Ying went from being that frightened child being chased out of her luxurious home to building a business despite her family’s fall from grace. She grows up to be a scrappy young woman who is a very cunning and capable businesswoman.
We see her struggling with the brocade or silk tycoons who push small dyers like her around. While she wins one battle after another, she is always bringing her family closer and closer to possible ruin, because the more she wins, the angrier the tycoons get.
One formidable one is Mrs Hua, who is a merchant who monopolizes the trade and controls the river where they wash the silk.
Zheng Yecheng is Yang Jin Lan, a scion of the powerful Yang family who returned to his hometown after years gallavanting around as a swordsman with an official title.
He is the only one willing and brave enough to take on the position of Brocade Officer because the previous officers have been dying mysteriously.
So far, so stereotypical and cookie-cutter. And honestly, when I first watched the first episode, I was rather worried that nothing would make it rise above this predictable plot.
Fortunately, the leads are Tan Song Yun and Zheng Yecheng. While Yecheng’s role is pretty similar to the ones he played before – the aloof official – Song Yun glimmers and sparkles as Ying Ying and she’s the reason why I keep watching.
Frankly, I would not have been interested in watching it, because under a more inexperienced actor or a bland one, this would have been a really boring drama.
I mean, to be honest, in the first two episodes, I was pretty bored to the point where I was actually doing housework while watching it. I missed chunks of it and had to rewatch the whole thing again and again, which is kind hilarious, because I actually watched episodes one to four a few times just to make sure that I got all the points. Hey Youku, I think I just contributed to your heat index.
The other interesting I can say about Brocade Odyssey is how they did an AI switcheroo on Zhang Huowei’s face. (He plays Zhao Xiu Yan, Ying Ying’s childhood sweetheart, but I’ll call him Robo Zhao from now cos he’s about as unreal as one.)
Actually, the AI swap was done pretty well (though at some angles it still looked like Zhang Haowei), except when they really focus on his face, and then you realise that his mouth doesn’t quite look natural. Of all things to change, I think that was the most difficult to manage. When he talks, it feels as if I am watching an anime character. That said, I wonder if this will set a precedent for the future – what to do with scandalous, troublesome actors.
Anyway, I hope Robo Zhao’s role is a tiny one, because if he is going to be really prominent for 40 episodes it’s going to be a darn weird, uncanny valley experience.
Despite its bland, cookie-cutter plot, I really appreciate Brocade Odyssey’s more relaxed, happy vibe.
After a quarter filled with really intense dramas with sad endings, one after another, it’s great to relax a little. (Unless the writers get “creative” with the ending, and if they do that I’d be taking a plane to China to “be creative” with the writers.)
So, Brocade Odyssey aired at a timely moment, and I think this is what saves it from being ignored. If it had aired during the competitive period when Love Game in Eastern Fantasy aired, it would probably be drowned out.
At first I thought Youku made a mistake airing this right after Pearl Girl, because do we really need another scrappy young woman building a business during the Tang Dynasty?
Well, maybe we do, especially how dark and depressing it became. Maybe it’s kind of smart to air something similiar, but happier!
Episodes 4-6
By episode three, things really pick up and get more interesting. Remember what I said about mad tycoons in the previous episode recaps? Well, Mrs. Hua deals a big blow to Ying Ying. These three episodes focus on their feud coming to a head, with Ying Ying at her lowest point. She realizes that her plotting and scheming have landed her beloved brother in a terrible position—humiliated and forced to work for people who abuse him.
Mrs. Hua forces Ying Ying to do the unthinkable to save her brother: betray her loyal merchant comrades when they need her most. Losing their support for her business, and more importantly, their friendship, is utterly devastating for her.
However, while Mrs. Hua proves to be formidable, she has a powerful backer behind her—the twice-widowed Madam Niu Wuniang, who is equally intimidating.
Robo Zhao, Ying Ying’s beau, comforts her. I still wish he’d go away, but apparently, he has a prominent role and will eventually turn into a possessive antagonist. Well, his unreal AI face will suit that role perfectly.
Meanwhile, we discover that our Brocade Officer, Mr. Yang, has daddy issues. Honestly, if I had a penny for every hero without daddy issues, I’d be very poor indeed. Yang continues to help our heroine, but one can’t help but wonder what his true motives are for becoming a brocade officer. Surely, it’s not just to spite his father and outshine his sibling, as we’re led to believe? I suspect he has a bigger mission.
As you can see, Brocade Odyssey maintains its light-hearted vibes. Even though there are tense moments, the show never ventures into complete darkness.
I believe dramas of all kinds have their place. A drama doesn’t have to be deep, dark, or depressing to be worth watching or considered quality. Brocade Odyssey fulfills a need we all have when it comes to dramas: to be happily entertained, and it does this well.
That said, while Seven Tan and Zheng Ye Cheng deliver charismatic performances, I do worry because I can almost predict every twist and turn of this drama—and so far, I’ve been right. (Honestly, my brain zoned out a few times, and I fast-forwarded through parts of episode 6 out of impatience. Hah!)
While it has been quite predictable for me, there’s comfort in familiarity, common tropes, and well-told stories.
What do you think of it so far? Are you… kinda yawning and wishing for bloodshed and mayhem like me? LOL.
Episodes 7-10
Personally, I found episodes 7-10 rather boring—not because nothing was happening, but because everything felt predictable to me. (Oh look, Ying Ying is overcoming impossible odds yet again.)
But don’t worry—there’s light at the end of the tunnel, I promise!
This time, Ying Ying suffers a significant setback. She’s imprisoned and accidentally causes someone’s death, which reawakens her trauma. She confides in her good friend, admitting she never imagined she’d attract enemies as ruthless as Niu Wuniang.
To make matters worse, she loses Robo Zhao to Wuniang. This raises the question: Did he really have no choice, or was he simply revealing his true nature? I believe it’s the latter. He could have fought for Ying Ying, but he didn’t. I suspect the fear of losing his power and status outweighed his fear of losing her.
He tells her that without power, he can’t protect her. While there may be some truth to that, he also deludes himself into thinking that even after marrying her enemy, he can win her back. In his mind, it doesn’t matter what unscrupulous actions he takes to gain power, as long as he can reclaim her. He proves this by crossing her ultimate red line: claiming the Shu Red Silk for himself and stealing it from the Ji family.
Ying Ying is clever enough to recognize that he’s being threatened and coerced into marrying Wuniang—he admits as much. However, the reason she turns away from him isn’t because she’s deceived by Wuniang’s schemes, but because she sees a terrible quality in him: his willingness to do anything for power, even if it means betraying those he claims to love.
So, the “Evil One” marries Ying Ying’s beau. Look how happy they are! A match made in hell, I guess. ;D
I felt a tiny smidgen of sympathy for Wuniang. With a father like hers, it’s no wonder she resorted to such ruthless tactics to survive and rise above being used as a pawn. In her twisted mind, she believes that by being as ruthless as he is, she’ll finally earn his favor and be seen as his equal. Oh look, more daddy issues!
Meanwhile, Yang Jinglang moves in quickly the moment his right-hand man mutters, “Now is your chance.”
Behold, the human male in courtship mode
https://youtu.be/RktnGuzX0Wc?si=kyem5NOR5HzsQSMd
Now, Zheng Yecheng is trained in Peking opera, which includes some martial arts training. It’s a treat to watch him perform a full-on sword dance. (I really wish Zheng Yecheng would star in a true-blue wuxia drama someday—he’d be a natural fit. But even the little we see here is impressive.)
He performs the sword dance while reciting one of Li Bai’s famous poems. It’s obvious what he’s doing, though I doubt Ying Ying fully understood. Let me simplify it for you with this image:
Episodes 11-12
Well, so much for the sword dance. Ying Ying probably thinks all men are trash and unreliable now, but Jilang makes a valid point: underdogs can’t defeat the powerful out in the open.
This leads Ying Ying to a lightbulb moment—she realizes that Yang Jinglan is the “Future Friend” from her childhood. Of course, we all saw this coming earlier, and I groaned a little when they rolled out the childhood connection tropeTM. That said, this is one instance where it feels like a nice fit.
It seems (to me, at least) that Yang has always liked her, but Robo Zhao (back when he wasn’t so robotic) was always her first choice and constant presence. Perhaps Yang took on this mission for her, with his master serving as a powerful incentive to finally act.
I appreciate how smart Ying Ying is to team up with him and demand an equal partnership rather than playing the damsel in distress. She vows to dye the true Shu Red Silk and decides to undergo some extreme exposure therapy. (PS: Kids, don’t try this at home, especially while standing on slippery rocks near big red boulders.)
I loved the moment with her father, though. Maybe it wasn’t real, but I choose to believe it was his spirit connecting with her, offering comfort so she could overcome her fear.
While episodes 7-10 were pleasant but slow, I assure you things pick up after episode 11. Stay tuned for my next update!
Episodes 13 and 14
“I know I’m a man who is afraid to die, but I am even more afraid of my wife not being able to rest in peace!”
I am so moved by Mr. Huo. He truly loved her. Wipes away tear. Like Wuniang, I assumed he’d save his own skin, but there he was, putting himself in harm’s way just to avenge his wife.
PS: I appreciate how the love for one’s significant other is portrayed in this episode. Mr. Huo is willing to risk his life for his wife, Jilang is willing to scheme and sacrifice to ensure her safety and make her dreams come true, and then there’s Robo Zhao, who thinks becoming a devil and seizing power is the best way to win a lady’s heart. Eh.
Back to the chaos. General Niu proves to be even more ruthless than we thought. (Though I have to wonder why Jilang and Ying Ying brought their most important witness into the belly of the beast. I would’ve wrapped that guy in armor to keep him alive.)
But thank goodness for the magical metal fish deus ex machina badge that saves the day! Whee.
Of course, that’s not the end of it. He sends assassins after Ying Ying… or does he? Turns out it’s all part of Jilang’s sly plan to put the general on edge.
I finally understand what Brocade Odyssey is all about. It’s a Big Boss game disguised as a drama. Each arc introduces an even worse Big Bad. Bwahaha!
Except you don’t gain any magical power points with each level. (Sad face.)
I’m looking forward to their eventual elimination because we know an even scarier Big Bad lies ahead. But perhaps it’s all worth it, as Ying Ying finally achieves her lifelong dream of reinstating the Shu Red Silk under her family name—specifically, under her own name.
Meanwhile, a new power enters the scene… what does this guy want?
Random thoughts:
- I adore Sang. Once a small-town bully, he’s now come into his own, demanding justice for the downtrodden. May he win his loved one in the end. (And, uh, stay alive.)
- I’m still not sorry for Wuniang, even if there are intriguing moments between her and her maid that suggest she might have a kinder side. Sure, they could give her a redemption arc where she realizes the error of her ways, but I still want her to suffer. I’m heartless that way.
- General Niu needs to suffer ten times more than her, though. Life won’t be fair otherwise.
- Robo Zhao shows he’s even capable of turning against his own family for power.
- It’s always a joy to watch 大师兄 (Senior Brother, aka Tang Lian) from Blood of Youth! I like the actor every time he appears on screen. I do wonder who his true master is in this drama—probably someone royal, for sure.
Brocade Odyssey is such an interesting drama. Interesting in that sometimes I can’t wait for the next episode and am tempted to buy express episodes (until I remember I’ve never had much luck with Youku—I won’t be able to watch express episodes despite paying for them, damn it). And sometimes, I’m so bored that writing a discussion post feels like squeezing water out of a rock. This is one of those times. Sigh.
Episode 15
Ying Ying is literally chasing after the mysterious Bai Sheng, whom we know is up to no good. Clearly, he wants the Shu brocade technique for himself, and Ying Ying is his target.
To be honest, I zoned out for most of this episode. The pace was too slow, and nothing much happened.
Episode 16
Pin’er, in a bout of rebellion, decides to go on an adventure with Ying Ying to Gubei Village, where people… worship a brocade? Of course, the Yu Brocade Master, who was frightened off by Niu Wuniang, happens to be there too. The brocade holds special meaning for him because his son wanted to recreate this village’s brocade pattern but tragically passed away before he could.
Meanwhile, Jinglan is off doing more exciting things, like shooting apples off a general’s head. (Kidding… but not really.) He’s actually trying to recruit said general to his side to deal with General Niu.
Episode 17
Poor Sang gets friendzoned so hard by Pin’er that he can barely walk upright afterward. Fortunately, my fear that Sang would revert to his ne’er-do-well ways was unfounded, as he takes his responsibilities seriously and helps Ying Ying with the auction.
Meanwhile, our dear Jinglan is understandably angry that Ying Ying went off on an adventure and is now heavily involved in business with a shady man. He makes his intentions pretty obvious to Ying Ying, who isn’t as clueless anymore (I think) but isn’t willing to go there.
Are the ladies in this drama just unable to recognize a good catch right in front of them unless the guy is dying in their arms or something? Okay, I take that back—writers, don’t you dare go there. But honestly, as much as we kinda like this modern “boss girl, I don’t want to marry, career first” approach to female characterization, I just don’t feel it in this drama. I get that women back then couldn’t do business if they were married most of the time, but this drama isn’t really about realism. So, why couldn’t our women have it all?
There are so many men chasing after Ying Ying at this point that I have to chuckle. There’s Bai Sheng, the mysterious merchant who is probably some kind of kingpin and definitely not a good guy.
Then, of course, there’s Robo Zhao, who is still after her despite being married.
And finally, there’s Jinglan—who, as we all know, wins her heart in the end. He’s the only one who made her wishes come true and did the best thing she could ever ask for: clearing her father’s name.
They share a romantic moment, but as is typical in CDramas, she isn’t ready to take things further with him yet. He’s sweet enough to say he’ll wait for her. (YOU’RE GONNA REGRET IT, GIRL. THEY ALWAYS DO.)
It’s clear that Ying Ying likes him but feels it’s not the right time because she’s just starting to build her business and wants to focus on it. Understandable. Very career woman of her.
Episode 19
Jinglan succeeds in his mission to nab a key witness: the logistics officer who not only orchestrated the brocade swap decades ago but also killed Ying Ying’s father.
People, you don’t have a great track record of keeping your key witnesses alive. You’ve gotta do better this time. Spoiler alert: they don’t.
Meanwhile, Robo Zhao gives Ying Ying a big speech at their usual bridge, claiming he turned his life into hell because of her. For a few seconds, I actually felt a smidgen of pity for him—but it turns out he’s still an asshole. Not just an asshole, but a delusional and deceptive one.
He genuinely believes it’s her fault that he ended up humiliated. When she stomps off at his pathetic excuses, he commits the worst act yet: he abducts her, forcibly marries her, and is presumably about to rape her when Jinglan barges in and gives Robo Zhao the beating of his life.
But I don’t think this is the last we’ll see of him.
The way he married her was so cowardly. He didn’t even have the guts to do it openly or proudly, with her mother’s consent, because he knew what he was doing was absolutely despicable and unhinged. Even this final act of his so-called “love” was done in a cowardly, dishonorable, and covert manner.
I think Ying Ying was crying not just because of what she was being put through, but also out of disbelief at what he had become. It was the absolute death of whatever affection she ever had for him, and grief over the loss of who he once was and what he had turned into.
I thought Seven Tan acted this scene brilliantly, conveying her grief through her eyes alone.
Episode 20
How I feel about everybody this episode:
Ugh, Jinglan’s noble idiot era has begun. Madame Ji gave him “the talk,” and he’s gone off on some dangerous mission. Again.
While Ying Ying is no longer clueless about Jinglan, her mom throws a wrench into their budding romance. I seriously want to strangle that woman now because she’s always making the wrong decisions for her daughter. She doesn’t know her daughter well enough (or doesn’t want to) and ends up making society-acceptable decisions that Ying Ying would hate.
As a result, Jinglan is convinced not to pursue Ying Ying—just when she finally declares her intention to accept his advances.
I’m glad, though, that Ying Ying isn’t buying his “we’re just allies” talk or accepting this noble idiocy from him. She promises to wait for him.
Lord, I already want this “break” to be over. It’s so tedious. I’m not looking forward to the next few episodes because it feels like they’re going to drag this out. How many episodes will they be apart? It better not be more than two, because my patience is running thin.
Meanwhile, Wuniang is living her worst nightmare—under the control of yet another husband and chained up! She married Robo Zhao thinking he’d be her ticket to freedom, believing he’d be easy to control. Instead, he’s turned the tables on her and wrested control with the full blessing of her father.
Do I feel sorry for her? Nah, this is exactly what she deserves. It’s one of the worst punishments she could get, especially after gloating at his beaten-up face after his “wedding.” They deserve each other.
Unfortunately, she’s clever enough to use his mom to convince Robo Zhao to marry Ying Ying. Again. Lord.
I don’t know what she’s up to, but honestly, whatever.
Spoilers for Episode 21
Yes, dammit, they’re dragging this out. Ying Ying’s aunt visits. Can I be honest? I really don’t care about this aunt. We’re getting drama with relatives? Really? I know Chinese New Year is coming, but you don’t have to remind me of my yearly trauma this early! Wake me up when it’s over
As I’ve said before, the problem with Brocade Odyssey is its uneven pacing. This drama needs to balance the conspiracy parts with the business parts. The business moments are pretty boring, while the conspiracy parts are exciting enough to make you wish you could watch the next episode immediately. But the pacing is all over the place. As you can see from my thoughts on the previous episodes, when it slows down, it really slows down.
Episode 21
Poor schmuck—I knew Ji Yaoting would be rejected hard by Yu. I sense a pattern here.
All the men in this drama want their beloved women to be themselves, but the women are commitment-phobic and value their independence. I think the drama is driving this point a little too hard. Having three women do the same thing feels repetitive, lol.
Aunt is trouble, all right. Now Ying Ying has to get involved with that shady foreign merchant who works for Bai Sheng because of it.
Jinglan’s secret mission in Nanzhao is interesting, especially compared to the business-Zhao and Bai-is-up-to-no-good plot back home.
Episode 22
Niu Wuniang is going batty because her plans have landed her in deep trouble, but I still have no sympathy. That said, why is Wuniang so attached to her maid? I wish there was some backstory because it’s driving me crazy.
I knew Aunt would be trouble, but that much trouble? Really? Poor Mum is now in prison, accused of murder, and Ying Ying has to beg for help from everyone important. It must’ve been hard for her, pride-wise, to do this. And if that’s not bad enough, Yaoting is publicly tortured.
Honestly, this whole plot is still boring me, despite the murder and mayhem, because I can see everything coming from a mile away.
Episode 23
It’s safe to say that Bai Sheng is the mysterious Prince Bai of Nanzhao. It also looks like General Niu has been secretly dealing with Nanzhao, likely with Prince Bai.
I’m not convinced that marrying into the Yang family was Ying Ying’s only way out of this situation. Maybe I’m not paying enough attention, but can someone explain exactly why this was her only option?
Since it was Madam Yang’s idea, perhaps she was motivated to secure the only maker of the Shu Red color for her family. Ying Ying, desperate after everyone else refused to help, agreed—even if the possibility of real help was slim.
Episode 24
First, Zheng Yecheng’s fight scenes are top-notch, as usual. His escape from Nanzhao is beautifully filmed.
They’ve really put effort into the fight scenes. Can we just stick Zheng Yecheng in a wuxia drama already? Like, now?
Anyway, Jinglan returns just in time to snatch the bride. Again. He proposes that Ying Ying switch grooms, she accepts, and then he faints dead away. (I was touched that his dad and family were so worried for him. Despite his aloofness, they do care for him a little.)
Later, Jinglan wakes up and… wait, did he just offer a divorce “when the time is right”? Jinglan, she didn’t even ask for it!
So, they have another wedding, and this time, instead of being a concubine, Ying Ying becomes Jinglan’s rightful wife. (Chinese New Year’s Eve dinners in the Yang family are going to be so awkward. 😅🤣.)
Just as things seem to settle, General Niu gatecrashes the wedding to arrest Jinglan. Ying Ying can never have an ordinary wedding, it seems.
This is where Jinglan finally reveals his backer: the Crown Prince himself! (Knew it had to be royalty.)
To be honest, I had high expectations for this episode, so I’m deflated that we’re back to the “we’re only allies” square one, relationship-wise. Heck, even Ying Ying looked disappointed, haha. I mean, come on—at least a forehead kiss?
Episode 25
Oh, finally, our main couple is over their “does he/she love me” routine and has actually said it. Okay, in their reserved, shy way, but they said it nonetheless.
I thought the murder case was solved rather… conveniently. Honestly, it could’ve been easily disproven! If the true murderer hadn’t confessed due to the trickery, then what? Eh. But by that point, I was so fed up with the whole case that I just wanted it over so our couple could move on to the real important stuff: their relationship.
I wanted to say that Jinglan and Ying Ying did everything backward as a couple, but actually, when you think about it, marriages back then often happened this way. Most couples didn’t know each other before getting married and only started “dating” after marriage.
So, our couple had a very typical Chinese marriage. (Well, if you exclude the bride-stealing and lack of ceremony, that is.)
I’m glad to say I wasn’t bored during these two episodes. Even though nothing substantial happened plot-wise, many significant things unfolded between our couple. For one, they’re finally getting to know each other as husband and wife and have become more than just allies.
That little scene in front of her house was endearing. Ying Ying never got to have a proper ceremony and was essentially married in haste and secrecy, without even her mother’s knowledge. So, it was sweet that Jinglan gave her that moment, including getting the Crown Prince to provide betrothal gifts! With the Crown Prince blessing their marriage, who dares gossip about them or call the marriage a farce now?
We also learn that Jinglan is the Crown Prince’s junior brother—they shared the same master, the former Brocade Master who was murdered. His backer isn’t just some aloof dignitary but someone he shares a close bond with. That’s a good thing.
Episode 26
Of course, it took our couple about 1.5 episodes to get to the confession scene, where he finally admits that he likes her as more than an ally. Jinglan, you sure took your sweet time, lol.
I like that Ying Ying was prodding him toward that moment. Thanks to the talk she had with her mom in the previous episode, she realized that all her suspicions about his feelings were confirmed.
Jinglan made things very confusing for her (no thanks to Mum’s interference, though she at least apologized for it). It kinda makes his reluctance to admit they were more than allies on their wedding day somewhat understandable. I think he’s just not used to being in love and didn’t want to scare her off by saying, “I really want you to stay,” when he wasn’t sure how she felt about him. (Hey, maybe she’s like Yuniang and her other friend, both wanting to be single, independent women, right?)
I thought the confession scene was kind of cute because he acted like a shy teenager. And while some of us might want them to be a bit more demonstrative (ahem), I found it beautiful that right after she kissed him on the cheek, he took her to see his late mother’s memorial. That was a meaningful gesture.
Both were finally cementing their affection for each other and their commitment to stay together as husband and wife. All that divorce nonsense can be chucked out the window. (I hope, though, since this is only Episode 26, meaning there are 14 more episodes to go. Who knows what’s going to happen before the end?)
Okay, confession time: I was dreading the kissing scene because Seven Tan is… not known for her kissing scenes. I winced my way through her kissing scene in The Sword and the Brocade, but she did okay here. At least she smiled? Lol.
Also, don’t you get shivers when Jinglan addresses her as 夫人 (furen, dear wife)?
Let’s hope noble idiocy doesn’t raise its stupid head again.
Anyway, in these episodes, we also get a glimpse of how horrific her life would’ve been if she had married into the Yang family as a concubine. For one, everything she worked for would’ve been taken by the Yang family. Her fate would’ve been very grim indeed, and for an independent woman like Ying Ying, she probably would’ve withered away.
So, yes, we’re all glad she ended up marrying Jinglan!
The Yang uncle is 100% going to cause trouble for Bloom Society, for sure.
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Episodes 27-28
I’ll be honest—I’m totally bored of Second Uncle’s shenanigans, Wuniang’s scheming, Bai Sheng’s antics, and Robo Zhao’s moping. All of them are just making life difficult for Ying Ying, and of course, we know she’ll prevail eventually. I’m at least pleased to find out that the Yang matriarch is on Ying Ying’s side. But honestly, I could barely pay attention to what was happening on screen because it all felt so predictable and pedestrian.
The one highlight of these episodes is Jinglan’s dad attempting to mend bridges with his son, asking, “Shouldn’t I be given a second chance?” This is probably the most earnest speech from a CDrama dad ever. I almost wanted Jinglan to give in right then and there, but while he’s clearly moved, he isn’t going to make it easy for his father—though he has softened a bit. It’s sweet that Ying Ying is trying to be the bridge between them.
Episode 29
I’m super moved that Jinglan gave Ta Xue a beautiful memorial and grave, but… how in the world did he drag his body all the way to this mountainous area? Didn’t the horse die somewhere far away in enemy territory? Okay, maybe the grave is empty, or perhaps he sent people to retrieve the body later. But this little detail bugs me immensely, lol.
“My life feels like it’s fallen into the abyss again.” I felt a smidgen of pity for Wuniang as she recounted being beaten by her previous husband. It’s sad, in a way—she’s been abused all her life by the men around her. Having only known abuse, she believes the only way to rise above it is to become as cruel as her abusers.
Episode 30
Okay, but isn’t the whole “traveling into the West and encountering great dangers on the road” plotline so similar to The Story of Pearl Girl? I couldn’t help but think that throughout the episode.
Also, I couldn’t help but shake my head at the whole adventure. It felt very… unnecessary, almost? Like, what did you think would happen, Ying Ying? Yuning did warn you. This isn’t a walk in Hengdian Studios, lol. And I have to say, Cheng Dalan died in such a horrible way—omg.
But at least our favorite older brother got to spend some alone time with Yuning, even if it was with bandits, haha.
Episode 31
General Niu receives some doublespeak and hidden messages from his superior, basically warning him that he’s overstepping his boundaries. The commissioner doesn’t know the full extent of his nonsense, so he might not be as merciful if he finds out!
Robo Zhao’s prayer for Ying Ying’s safety left me speechless. I mean, you’ve done everything to destroy her life and put her in harm’s way, even colluding with the enemy… and now you’re praying for her safety? Maybe, I don’t know, stop doing all that? Make it make sense. LOL.
Yuning and Older Brother Ji (I actually can’t remember his name now, lol) spend some alone time with the bandits, but fortunately, Jinglan and the gang save them. At least Yuning realizes she wants to be with him now. I knew it’d take a near-death experience to get them together, lol.
Prince Bai finally reveals himself.
PS: That field of flowers green screen is so fake, omg, lol.
Episode 32
The start of Noble Idiocy #2, as Prince Bai frames Jinglan for attempting to “assassinate” him.
Okay, Robo Zhao, what’s up with your Sadako hairstyle? It’s creeping me out. I suppose it’s meant to show that you’re sad and falling apart, but I’m like, yeah, you totally deserve it. Slow claps.
Strangely enough, I think he looks better this way, LOL.
Niu Wuniang is also praying, but alas, her prayers aren’t answered. Her beloved companion and maid (or something more, heheh) is killed off-screen, and Wuniang loses it.
Ying Ying returns only to find that Madam Yang is in a coma. We know where this is going—hah! Second Uncle is predictably responsible for this.
Episode 33
Wuniang has completely lost it, hallucinating her maid Yu Yuan. It would’ve been a fun story if it was actually the ghost of her maid influencing Wuniang to exact vengeance on her behalf, lol. Sadly, Wuniang meets her predictable end; of course, being the person she is, she frames Robo Zhao on her way out. Well done, Wuniang.
Yeah, I have zero sympathy for either of them, though I did feel a little aggrieved that her dad didn’t even flicker an eyelid over her death except to rail at her for being a useless daughter. His last gesture—imprisoning Zhao (and probably planning to kill him soon)—is mostly to look good to the public: “Don’t let people say I never cared for her as a father.” It’ll be a great day when he’s unalived.
I am NOT looking forward to Jinglan’s second noble idiocy arc, as you can see. I 100% understand why Jinglan did what he did—to protect Ying Ying from being punished alongside him if things go south. Still, I wish they hadn’t done this a SECOND TIME because it feels repetitive.
I’ll come right out and say it: Brocade Odyssey needed to be at least 40% shorter. At this point in the story, it feels like they’re going around in circles.
Episodes 37-38
The pace finally picks up again!
These two episodes are all about Jinglan suffering in prison and Ying Ying scheming to get everyone out. Poor Jinglan is drugged, beaten, and tortured nearly to death by Bai, who’s obviously taking out his jealousy on him. Bleh.
Anyway, thanks to help from Robo Zhao (of all people), Jinglan finally escapes and reunites with the “rebel” refugee forces from Yizhou.
I found it sweet that Jinglan’s dad is supporting him at the camp, especially after they receive the bad news about Zhuge.
大师兄*, dang it, you died again! (PS: Blood of Youth reference here 😉).
*Senior brother
Zhuge dies tragically, and Jinglan rescues his body. As Jinglan grieves, he imagines Zhuge talking to him like he did before. I’ll miss his sarcastic sense of humor. 😢 Sigh, despite not liking Zhuge’s death, it was at least meaningful and made sense.
Episodes 39-40
Robo Zhao begins his redemption arc and becomes the sacrificial lamb that allows everyone to return to Yizhou. I’m not sure how I feel about him being redeemed (because, honestly, I wanted him flayed alive for all his stupid schemes and the way he treated Wuniang and her maid), but since he manages to outwit Bai, I’ll give him a big 👍.
Later, Prince Bai dies trying to save Ying Ying. Okay, bye.
Honestly, if he were truly ruthless, he would’ve let Ying Ying die. So maybe he’s just a marshmallow inside? RIP—love brain killed him. ⚰️
Ying Ying cries over him. Wait, what? Girl, why? Someone explain this to me, lol.
This is no Xiang Liu x Xiao Yao (Lost You Forever), and I’m not feeling it. You can’t expect the audience to empathize with a man who brutally tortured and poisoned Jinglan, the beloved Absolute Green Flag. These scenes feel wasted on us. And Ying Ying, knowing that her beloved was literally hacked to death in a dastardly game of Go and probably went through hell in prison… I can’t compute how she could have that kind of reaction.
And can assassins just go around killing a Nanzhao prince like that? I’m confused. 😅😆
Back in Yizhou, Older Brother Ji, Yuning, and Jinglan trap Niu and try to take him down. But General Niu is a tough bugger—much respect for being such an effective big bad.
Poor Yuning. She fought so well. Her death wasn’t meaningless, but poor Older Brother Ji, you deserved forever with her. 😢
(BTW, I found it odd that we saw so much of Ying Ying grieving over Bai but hardly anything about her bestie. Feels weird. 😅)
At least Ji helped take down the big bad.
All is finally peaceful. What’s sweet is that Jinglan has finally thawed his relationship with his father and stepmother. He’s even joking with them! Imagine that.
Jinglan and Ying Ying marry for the second time. Yay! Dang it, can’t we see the ceremony?? We didn’t get it the last time.
Ying Ying becomes Lady Very Important and heads off to see the emperor.
Everyone lives happily ever after.
The review
Darlings, I’ve never worked so hard to finish a drama before, LOL. If I weren’t doing these recaps, I probably would’ve dropped it when the Nanzhao arc started—out of irritation—and just fast-forwarded to the happy moments in the last episode. It just felt like they were prolonging an already repetitive story.
The thing about Brocade Odyssey is that it’s not bad; there are some parts that are really, really good—namely, the chemistry between Seven Tan and Zheng Yecheng, even if it’s not explosive. I also appreciate how coherent the story is. These days, sadly, all you can hope for in costume idol dramas is that they make sense until the very end, and Brocade Odyssey does make sense until the end.
The problem is that the plot is very bland and predictable. It’s a comfort watch for sure, but not one that will leave a lasting impression.
One criticism I have is that for a drama about silk and brocades, the color grading didn’t do the fabrics any justice. Everything looked muted. I expected a drama about silk and beautiful embroidery, especially around the color red, to be eye-popping, with every frame filled with gorgeous patterns. But we barely see that. We don’t see how silk is harvested from silkworms or how brocade patterns are woven, though at least we get a glimpse of the complexities of dyeing silk.
The art of making brocades is just a mask this drama wears to make it appear deeper than it is. In the end, it’s still a typical costume idol romance drama about a heroine and her many suitors and the drama that comes with it.
If anything, I think the drama suffers from being “old-fashioned.” As I watched it, I kept thinking this drama would’ve been a hit in the early 2010s. Back then, tropes like delusional and possessive second leads (or third leads!) were common, and all this would’ve felt fresh.
But now, audiences want more than repetitive stories about second and third leads causing drama for the One True Pair. They want, I don’t know, some substance?
That said, Seven Tan and Zheng Yecheng get top marks for putting in the effort with their acting. I have no fault with them, except that I think Zheng Yecheng’s character lacked depth beyond being the Absolute Green Flag suitor with no flaws at all.
Final rating: 7.5
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