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By Grin Reaper
Known for cultivating legendary acts such as Cult of Luna, Meshuggah, and Refused, Umeå, Sweden, sows fertile ground for seminal rock and metal bands.1 Formed in 2022, Skogskult joins their compatriots with a self-titled debut of grimy stoner doom in hand. From Swedish, Skogskult translates to ‘forest cult,’ and with roots firmly planted in scuzzy soil, this fey foursome drinks deeply from the wells of Acid King, Monolord, and Black Sabbath. Skogskult conjures six tracks that pull from Scandinavian mythology and the arcane to warn of dark days getting darker,2 setting a grim and eldritch tone from the outset. So come, friend, and take my hand. Let us walk into these woods together and uncover what mysteries lurk within.
Skogskult studied their forebears closely, as anyone who blindly tangles with Skogskult won’t need long to guess its genre. Many moments are saturated with indica atmospherics thick enough to induce contact highs. Hypnotic plods (“Lyktans Låga”), mid-paced gallops (“Pakten”), and the occasional stirring solo (“Snöblind”) furnish an assortment of backdrops and give individual songs enough character to prevent them from blurring together despite the pervasive gloomy fuzz. Cutting through said fuzz is vocalist Simon Rosengrim, who pierces the dense haze with tempestuous conviction, antithetical to the indolent trappings of stereotypical stoner doom. All told, Skogskult begets a familiar soundscape even casual fans of the genre will at once recognize, molding a unique personality alongside influences and reference points.
Skogskult’s merger of buzzing heft and raw emotion concocts powerful moments across their debut. Opening duo “Lyktans Låga” and “Turs” conform to genre conventions, grooving with ponderous mass as Samuel Nordström and Albin Kroon lumber along on guitar and bass. In fact, most of Skogskult is blanketed in wool, though “Sol” acts as a crucial change-of-pace, offering reverb-drenched strums and echoey vox that recall Sabbath’s “Planet Caravan.” Central tracks “Jag Ger Mig Av” and “Pakten” embolden Skogskult with lively frills, such as the stark baritone vocals midway through the former and the catchy-as-hell 90s post-grunge lilt of the latter. Pulling away from direct inspirations allows Skogskult to forge an identity all their own. In a genre where bands closely adhere to stoner doom’s core sound, it’s not a coincidence that Skogskult’s best moments occur when the album extends past them. In particular, Rosengrim’s performance electrifies when grit and pathos dial to eleven. His singing forgoes the comparatively mellow rhythms and measured deliveries associated with Sleep, Dopelord, and others, instead penetrating stoner doom’s miasma with immediate and undeniable passion. While this ingredient sets Skogskult apart from other outfits, it’s not quite enough to overcome Skogskult’s deficiencies.
Though many of Skogskult’s songwriting tendrils take root, some flounder for purchase. The juxtaposition of urgent vocals and hypnotizing grooves spellbind in a broad sense, but focusing just on the instrumentation reveals a lack of consistency over the entire album. Though flush with talent, Skogskult’s penchant for repeating riffs too often over six to seven minutes erodes some of its charm, which is further exacerbated over repeated listens. Bluesy solos and accelerated tempos afford welcome breaks, but more variety through the refrains would invigorate Skogskult’s musical backbone; without more riff diversity, shrinking song lengths could help remedy the repetition. Still, Skogskult boasts plenty of successes, as well. The production is a triumph, with each instrument (and vocals) afforded ample space in the mix. The only understated element is drummer Alexander Söderlund, who supports the band ably within a restrained pocket. Also, Skogskult deftly constructs tension throughout entire songs. Even if each track could lose thirty to sixty seconds, every payoff satisfies through unhurried climaxes and hints at a higher ceiling for the band’s songcraft.
Skogskult is a young band brimming with potential. They guide listeners through the murky fog of stoner doom that cloaks the forest they inhabit, shining a light on the path while allowing listeners to glimpse the dangers just off of it. Skogskult isn’t perfect, but Skogskult impresses with accessible retrofuzz, standout highlights, and a powerhouse vocalist. If they can refine the songwriting approach for their sophomore album while preserving what makes this one special, our next trip through the cult’s forest might just convert us.
Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Bonebag Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: December 5th, 2025#2025 #30 #AcidKing #BlackSabbath #BonebagRecords #CultOfLuna #Dec25 #DoomMetal #Dopelord #Meshuggah #Monolord #Naglfar #NocturnalRites #Persuader #Refused #Review #Reviews #SelfTitled #Skogskult #Sleep #StonerDoom #StonerDoomMetal #StonerMetal #SwedishMetal
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By Grin Reaper
Known for cultivating legendary acts such as Cult of Luna, Meshuggah, and Refused, Umeå, Sweden, sows fertile ground for seminal rock and metal bands.1 Formed in 2022, Skogskult joins their compatriots with a self-titled debut of grimy stoner doom in hand. From Swedish, Skogskult translates to ‘forest cult,’ and with roots firmly planted in scuzzy soil, this fey foursome drinks deeply from the wells of Acid King, Monolord, and Black Sabbath. Skogskult conjures six tracks that pull from Scandinavian mythology and the arcane to warn of dark days getting darker,2 setting a grim and eldritch tone from the outset. So come, friend, and take my hand. Let us walk into these woods together and uncover what mysteries lurk within.
Skogskult studied their forebears closely, as anyone who blindly tangles with Skogskult won’t need long to guess its genre. Many moments are saturated with indica atmospherics thick enough to induce contact highs. Hypnotic plods (“Lyktans Låga”), mid-paced gallops (“Pakten”), and the occasional stirring solo (“Snöblind”) furnish an assortment of backdrops and give individual songs enough character to prevent them from blurring together despite the pervasive gloomy fuzz. Cutting through said fuzz is vocalist Simon Rosengrim, who pierces the dense haze with tempestuous conviction, antithetical to the indolent trappings of stereotypical stoner doom. All told, Skogskult begets a familiar soundscape even casual fans of the genre will at once recognize, molding a unique personality alongside influences and reference points.
Skogskult’s merger of buzzing heft and raw emotion concocts powerful moments across their debut. Opening duo “Lyktans Låga” and “Turs” conform to genre conventions, grooving with ponderous mass as Samuel Nordström and Albin Kroon lumber along on guitar and bass. In fact, most of Skogskult is blanketed in wool, though “Sol” acts as a crucial change-of-pace, offering reverb-drenched strums and echoey vox that recall Sabbath’s “Planet Caravan.” Central tracks “Jag Ger Mig Av” and “Pakten” embolden Skogskult with lively frills, such as the stark baritone vocals midway through the former and the catchy-as-hell 90s post-grunge lilt of the latter. Pulling away from direct inspirations allows Skogskult to forge an identity all their own. In a genre where bands closely adhere to stoner doom’s core sound, it’s not a coincidence that Skogskult’s best moments occur when the album extends past them. In particular, Rosengrim’s performance electrifies when grit and pathos dial to eleven. His singing forgoes the comparatively mellow rhythms and measured deliveries associated with Sleep, Dopelord, and others, instead penetrating stoner doom’s miasma with immediate and undeniable passion. While this ingredient sets Skogskult apart from other outfits, it’s not quite enough to overcome Skogskult’s deficiencies.
Though many of Skogskult’s songwriting tendrils take root, some flounder for purchase. The juxtaposition of urgent vocals and hypnotizing grooves spellbind in a broad sense, but focusing just on the instrumentation reveals a lack of consistency over the entire album. Though flush with talent, Skogskult’s penchant for repeating riffs too often over six to seven minutes erodes some of its charm, which is further exacerbated over repeated listens. Bluesy solos and accelerated tempos afford welcome breaks, but more variety through the refrains would invigorate Skogskult’s musical backbone; without more riff diversity, shrinking song lengths could help remedy the repetition. Still, Skogskult boasts plenty of successes, as well. The production is a triumph, with each instrument (and vocals) afforded ample space in the mix. The only understated element is drummer Alexander Söderlund, who supports the band ably within a restrained pocket. Also, Skogskult deftly constructs tension throughout entire songs. Even if each track could lose thirty to sixty seconds, every payoff satisfies through unhurried climaxes and hints at a higher ceiling for the band’s songcraft.
Skogskult is a young band brimming with potential. They guide listeners through the murky fog of stoner doom that cloaks the forest they inhabit, shining a light on the path while allowing listeners to glimpse the dangers just off of it. Skogskult isn’t perfect, but Skogskult impresses with accessible retrofuzz, standout highlights, and a powerhouse vocalist. If they can refine the songwriting approach for their sophomore album while preserving what makes this one special, our next trip through the cult’s forest might just convert us.
Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Bonebag Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: December 5th, 2025#2025 #30 #AcidKing #BlackSabbath #BonebagRecords #CultOfLuna #Dec25 #DoomMetal #Dopelord #Meshuggah #Monolord #Naglfar #NocturnalRites #Persuader #Refused #Review #Reviews #SelfTitled #Skogskult #Sleep #StonerDoom #StonerDoomMetal #StonerMetal #SwedishMetal
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By Grin Reaper
Known for cultivating legendary acts such as Cult of Luna, Meshuggah, and Refused, Umeå, Sweden, sows fertile ground for seminal rock and metal bands.1 Formed in 2022, Skogskult joins their compatriots with a self-titled debut of grimy stoner doom in hand. From Swedish, Skogskult translates to ‘forest cult,’ and with roots firmly planted in scuzzy soil, this fey foursome drinks deeply from the wells of Acid King, Monolord, and Black Sabbath. Skogskult conjures six tracks that pull from Scandinavian mythology and the arcane to warn of dark days getting darker,2 setting a grim and eldritch tone from the outset. So come, friend, and take my hand. Let us walk into these woods together and uncover what mysteries lurk within.
Skogskult studied their forebears closely, as anyone who blindly tangles with Skogskult won’t need long to guess its genre. Many moments are saturated with indica atmospherics thick enough to induce contact highs. Hypnotic plods (“Lyktans Låga”), mid-paced gallops (“Pakten”), and the occasional stirring solo (“Snöblind”) furnish an assortment of backdrops and give individual songs enough character to prevent them from blurring together despite the pervasive gloomy fuzz. Cutting through said fuzz is vocalist Simon Rosengrim, who pierces the dense haze with tempestuous conviction, antithetical to the indolent trappings of stereotypical stoner doom. All told, Skogskult begets a familiar soundscape even casual fans of the genre will at once recognize, molding a unique personality alongside influences and reference points.
Skogskult’s merger of buzzing heft and raw emotion concocts powerful moments across their debut. Opening duo “Lyktans Låga” and “Turs” conform to genre conventions, grooving with ponderous mass as Samuel Nordström and Albin Kroon lumber along on guitar and bass. In fact, most of Skogskult is blanketed in wool, though “Sol” acts as a crucial change-of-pace, offering reverb-drenched strums and echoey vox that recall Sabbath’s “Planet Caravan.” Central tracks “Jag Ger Mig Av” and “Pakten” embolden Skogskult with lively frills, such as the stark baritone vocals midway through the former and the catchy-as-hell 90s post-grunge lilt of the latter. Pulling away from direct inspirations allows Skogskult to forge an identity all their own. In a genre where bands closely adhere to stoner doom’s core sound, it’s not a coincidence that Skogskult’s best moments occur when the album extends past them. In particular, Rosengrim’s performance electrifies when grit and pathos dial to eleven. His singing forgoes the comparatively mellow rhythms and measured deliveries associated with Sleep, Dopelord, and others, instead penetrating stoner doom’s miasma with immediate and undeniable passion. While this ingredient sets Skogskult apart from other outfits, it’s not quite enough to overcome Skogskult’s deficiencies.
Though many of Skogskult’s songwriting tendrils take root, some flounder for purchase. The juxtaposition of urgent vocals and hypnotizing grooves spellbind in a broad sense, but focusing just on the instrumentation reveals a lack of consistency over the entire album. Though flush with talent, Skogskult’s penchant for repeating riffs too often over six to seven minutes erodes some of its charm, which is further exacerbated over repeated listens. Bluesy solos and accelerated tempos afford welcome breaks, but more variety through the refrains would invigorate Skogskult’s musical backbone; without more riff diversity, shrinking song lengths could help remedy the repetition. Still, Skogskult boasts plenty of successes, as well. The production is a triumph, with each instrument (and vocals) afforded ample space in the mix. The only understated element is drummer Alexander Söderlund, who supports the band ably within a restrained pocket. Also, Skogskult deftly constructs tension throughout entire songs. Even if each track could lose thirty to sixty seconds, every payoff satisfies through unhurried climaxes and hints at a higher ceiling for the band’s songcraft.
Skogskult is a young band brimming with potential. They guide listeners through the murky fog of stoner doom that cloaks the forest they inhabit, shining a light on the path while allowing listeners to glimpse the dangers just off of it. Skogskult isn’t perfect, but Skogskult impresses with accessible retrofuzz, standout highlights, and a powerhouse vocalist. If they can refine the songwriting approach for their sophomore album while preserving what makes this one special, our next trip through the cult’s forest might just convert us.
Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Bonebag Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: December 5th, 2025#2025 #30 #AcidKing #BlackSabbath #BonebagRecords #CultOfLuna #Dec25 #DoomMetal #Dopelord #Meshuggah #Monolord #Naglfar #NocturnalRites #Persuader #Refused #Review #Reviews #SelfTitled #Skogskult #Sleep #StonerDoom #StonerDoomMetal #StonerMetal #SwedishMetal
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By Grin Reaper
Known for cultivating legendary acts such as Cult of Luna, Meshuggah, and Refused, Umeå, Sweden, sows fertile ground for seminal rock and metal bands.1 Formed in 2022, Skogskult joins their compatriots with a self-titled debut of grimy stoner doom in hand. From Swedish, Skogskult translates to ‘forest cult,’ and with roots firmly planted in scuzzy soil, this fey foursome drinks deeply from the wells of Acid King, Monolord, and Black Sabbath. Skogskult conjures six tracks that pull from Scandinavian mythology and the arcane to warn of dark days getting darker,2 setting a grim and eldritch tone from the outset. So come, friend, and take my hand. Let us walk into these woods together and uncover what mysteries lurk within.
Skogskult studied their forebears closely, as anyone who blindly tangles with Skogskult won’t need long to guess its genre. Many moments are saturated with indica atmospherics thick enough to induce contact highs. Hypnotic plods (“Lyktans Låga”), mid-paced gallops (“Pakten”), and the occasional stirring solo (“Snöblind”) furnish an assortment of backdrops and give individual songs enough character to prevent them from blurring together despite the pervasive gloomy fuzz. Cutting through said fuzz is vocalist Simon Rosengrim, who pierces the dense haze with tempestuous conviction, antithetical to the indolent trappings of stereotypical stoner doom. All told, Skogskult begets a familiar soundscape even casual fans of the genre will at once recognize, molding a unique personality alongside influences and reference points.
Skogskult’s merger of buzzing heft and raw emotion concocts powerful moments across their debut. Opening duo “Lyktans Låga” and “Turs” conform to genre conventions, grooving with ponderous mass as Samuel Nordström and Albin Kroon lumber along on guitar and bass. In fact, most of Skogskult is blanketed in wool, though “Sol” acts as a crucial change-of-pace, offering reverb-drenched strums and echoey vox that recall Sabbath’s “Planet Caravan.” Central tracks “Jag Ger Mig Av” and “Pakten” embolden Skogskult with lively frills, such as the stark baritone vocals midway through the former and the catchy-as-hell 90s post-grunge lilt of the latter. Pulling away from direct inspirations allows Skogskult to forge an identity all their own. In a genre where bands closely adhere to stoner doom’s core sound, it’s not a coincidence that Skogskult’s best moments occur when the album extends past them. In particular, Rosengrim’s performance electrifies when grit and pathos dial to eleven. His singing forgoes the comparatively mellow rhythms and measured deliveries associated with Sleep, Dopelord, and others, instead penetrating stoner doom’s miasma with immediate and undeniable passion. While this ingredient sets Skogskult apart from other outfits, it’s not quite enough to overcome Skogskult’s deficiencies.
Though many of Skogskult’s songwriting tendrils take root, some flounder for purchase. The juxtaposition of urgent vocals and hypnotizing grooves spellbind in a broad sense, but focusing just on the instrumentation reveals a lack of consistency over the entire album. Though flush with talent, Skogskult’s penchant for repeating riffs too often over six to seven minutes erodes some of its charm, which is further exacerbated over repeated listens. Bluesy solos and accelerated tempos afford welcome breaks, but more variety through the refrains would invigorate Skogskult’s musical backbone; without more riff diversity, shrinking song lengths could help remedy the repetition. Still, Skogskult boasts plenty of successes, as well. The production is a triumph, with each instrument (and vocals) afforded ample space in the mix. The only understated element is drummer Alexander Söderlund, who supports the band ably within a restrained pocket. Also, Skogskult deftly constructs tension throughout entire songs. Even if each track could lose thirty to sixty seconds, every payoff satisfies through unhurried climaxes and hints at a higher ceiling for the band’s songcraft.
Skogskult is a young band brimming with potential. They guide listeners through the murky fog of stoner doom that cloaks the forest they inhabit, shining a light on the path while allowing listeners to glimpse the dangers just off of it. Skogskult isn’t perfect, but Skogskult impresses with accessible retrofuzz, standout highlights, and a powerhouse vocalist. If they can refine the songwriting approach for their sophomore album while preserving what makes this one special, our next trip through the cult’s forest might just convert us.
Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Bonebag Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: December 5th, 2025#2025 #30 #AcidKing #BlackSabbath #BonebagRecords #CultOfLuna #Dec25 #DoomMetal #Dopelord #Meshuggah #Monolord #Naglfar #NocturnalRites #Persuader #Refused #Review #Reviews #SelfTitled #Skogskult #Sleep #StonerDoom #StonerDoomMetal #StonerMetal #SwedishMetal
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By Grin Reaper
Known for cultivating legendary acts such as Cult of Luna, Meshuggah, and Refused, Umeå, Sweden, sows fertile ground for seminal rock and metal bands.1 Formed in 2022, Skogskult joins their compatriots with a self-titled debut of grimy stoner doom in hand. From Swedish, Skogskult translates to ‘forest cult,’ and with roots firmly planted in scuzzy soil, this fey foursome drinks deeply from the wells of Acid King, Monolord, and Black Sabbath. Skogskult conjures six tracks that pull from Scandinavian mythology and the arcane to warn of dark days getting darker,2 setting a grim and eldritch tone from the outset. So come, friend, and take my hand. Let us walk into these woods together and uncover what mysteries lurk within.
Skogskult studied their forebears closely, as anyone who blindly tangles with Skogskult won’t need long to guess its genre. Many moments are saturated with indica atmospherics thick enough to induce contact highs. Hypnotic plods (“Lyktans Låga”), mid-paced gallops (“Pakten”), and the occasional stirring solo (“Snöblind”) furnish an assortment of backdrops and give individual songs enough character to prevent them from blurring together despite the pervasive gloomy fuzz. Cutting through said fuzz is vocalist Simon Rosengrim, who pierces the dense haze with tempestuous conviction, antithetical to the indolent trappings of stereotypical stoner doom. All told, Skogskult begets a familiar soundscape even casual fans of the genre will at once recognize, molding a unique personality alongside influences and reference points.
Skogskult’s merger of buzzing heft and raw emotion concocts powerful moments across their debut. Opening duo “Lyktans Låga” and “Turs” conform to genre conventions, grooving with ponderous mass as Samuel Nordström and Albin Kroon lumber along on guitar and bass. In fact, most of Skogskult is blanketed in wool, though “Sol” acts as a crucial change-of-pace, offering reverb-drenched strums and echoey vox that recall Sabbath’s “Planet Caravan.” Central tracks “Jag Ger Mig Av” and “Pakten” embolden Skogskult with lively frills, such as the stark baritone vocals midway through the former and the catchy-as-hell 90s post-grunge lilt of the latter. Pulling away from direct inspirations allows Skogskult to forge an identity all their own. In a genre where bands closely adhere to stoner doom’s core sound, it’s not a coincidence that Skogskult’s best moments occur when the album extends past them. In particular, Rosengrim’s performance electrifies when grit and pathos dial to eleven. His singing forgoes the comparatively mellow rhythms and measured deliveries associated with Sleep, Dopelord, and others, instead penetrating stoner doom’s miasma with immediate and undeniable passion. While this ingredient sets Skogskult apart from other outfits, it’s not quite enough to overcome Skogskult’s deficiencies.
Though many of Skogskult’s songwriting tendrils take root, some flounder for purchase. The juxtaposition of urgent vocals and hypnotizing grooves spellbind in a broad sense, but focusing just on the instrumentation reveals a lack of consistency over the entire album. Though flush with talent, Skogskult’s penchant for repeating riffs too often over six to seven minutes erodes some of its charm, which is further exacerbated over repeated listens. Bluesy solos and accelerated tempos afford welcome breaks, but more variety through the refrains would invigorate Skogskult’s musical backbone; without more riff diversity, shrinking song lengths could help remedy the repetition. Still, Skogskult boasts plenty of successes, as well. The production is a triumph, with each instrument (and vocals) afforded ample space in the mix. The only understated element is drummer Alexander Söderlund, who supports the band ably within a restrained pocket. Also, Skogskult deftly constructs tension throughout entire songs. Even if each track could lose thirty to sixty seconds, every payoff satisfies through unhurried climaxes and hints at a higher ceiling for the band’s songcraft.
Skogskult is a young band brimming with potential. They guide listeners through the murky fog of stoner doom that cloaks the forest they inhabit, shining a light on the path while allowing listeners to glimpse the dangers just off of it. Skogskult isn’t perfect, but Skogskult impresses with accessible retrofuzz, standout highlights, and a powerhouse vocalist. If they can refine the songwriting approach for their sophomore album while preserving what makes this one special, our next trip through the cult’s forest might just convert us.
Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Bonebag Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: December 5th, 2025#2025 #30 #AcidKing #BlackSabbath #BonebagRecords #CultOfLuna #Dec25 #DoomMetal #Dopelord #Meshuggah #Monolord #Naglfar #NocturnalRites #Persuader #Refused #Review #Reviews #SelfTitled #Skogskult #Sleep #StonerDoom #StonerDoomMetal #StonerMetal #SwedishMetal
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Versión en vivo de una obra maestra del stoner profundo. 🔥🔥🔥
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGx5cUSIuLM
#acidking #stonerrock #masterpiece #obramaestra #BadassMagic #stonerpyschrock #psychrock
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Versión en vivo de una obra maestra del stoner profundo. 🔥🔥🔥
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGx5cUSIuLM
#acidking #stonerrock #masterpiece #obramaestra #BadassMagic #stonerpyschrock #psychrock
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Versión en vivo de una obra maestra del stoner profundo. 🔥🔥🔥
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGx5cUSIuLM
#acidking #stonerrock #masterpiece #obramaestra #BadassMagic #stonerpyschrock #psychrock
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Meantime a delayed reaction post: very lovely and huge sounding set by #AcidKing last night at #TheChapel here in SF, celebrating the group's thirty year run under Lori S.'s guidance. This was the first of two nights; I don't know if tonight is sold out or not but worth checking out! (As it stands I'm glad I went last night as tonight is, finally for me, #Orbital at last.) #music
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Meantime a delayed reaction post: very lovely and huge sounding set by #AcidKing last night at #TheChapel here in SF, celebrating the group's thirty year run under Lori S.'s guidance. This was the first of two nights; I don't know if tonight is sold out or not but worth checking out! (As it stands I'm glad I went last night as tonight is, finally for me, #Orbital at last.) #music
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Meantime a delayed reaction post: very lovely and huge sounding set by #AcidKing last night at #TheChapel here in SF, celebrating the group's thirty year run under Lori S.'s guidance. This was the first of two nights; I don't know if tonight is sold out or not but worth checking out! (As it stands I'm glad I went last night as tonight is, finally for me, #Orbital at last.) #music
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Meantime a delayed reaction post: very lovely and huge sounding set by #AcidKing last night at #TheChapel here in SF, celebrating the group's thirty year run under Lori S.'s guidance. This was the first of two nights; I don't know if tonight is sold out or not but worth checking out! (As it stands I'm glad I went last night as tonight is, finally for me, #Orbital at last.) #music
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Meantime a delayed reaction post: very lovely and huge sounding set by #AcidKing last night at #TheChapel here in SF, celebrating the group's thirty year run under Lori S.'s guidance. This was the first of two nights; I don't know if tonight is sold out or not but worth checking out! (As it stands I'm glad I went last night as tonight is, finally for me, #Orbital at last.) #music
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Still loving this album. It may actually be my favorite Acid King album. Except, maybe, it's a bit too short? So mellow and zoned out. It's like Lori found out that true freedom is riding the spaceways, not the highways, and got rid of her motorcycle in exchange for a spaceship. #AcidKing #music #stonerMetal #metal
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Still loving this album. It may actually be my favorite Acid King album. Except, maybe, it's a bit too short? So mellow and zoned out. It's like Lori found out that true freedom is riding the spaceways, not the highways, and got rid of her motorcycle in exchange for a spaceship. #AcidKing #music #stonerMetal #metal
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Still loving this album. It may actually be my favorite Acid King album. Except, maybe, it's a bit too short? So mellow and zoned out. It's like Lori found out that true freedom is riding the spaceways, not the highways, and got rid of her motorcycle in exchange for a spaceship. #AcidKing #music #stonerMetal #metal
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Still loving this album. It may actually be my favorite Acid King album. Except, maybe, it's a bit too short? So mellow and zoned out. It's like Lori found out that true freedom is riding the spaceways, not the highways, and got rid of her motorcycle in exchange for a spaceship. #AcidKing #music #stonerMetal #metal
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Festival Review: Hellfest 2024 – Day 2 (Hayley’s View)
It was a later start to day two of Hellfest later than planned, mainly due to our photographer Gavin’s dodgy knee giving him more problems which meant a more gentile st
#GigReviews #AcidKing #Biohazard #BodyCount #FearFactory #FuManchu #Hellfest #MachineHead #Mork #PlanetOfZeus #Polyphia #SteelPanther #Stinky #TomMorello
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Festival Review: Hellfest 2024 – Day 2 (Hayley’s View)
It was a later start to day two of Hellfest later than planned, mainly due to our photographer Gavin’s dodgy knee giving him more problems which meant a more gentile st
#GigReviews #AcidKing #Biohazard #BodyCount #FearFactory #FuManchu #Hellfest #MachineHead #Mork #PlanetOfZeus #Polyphia #SteelPanther #Stinky #TomMorello
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Festival Review: Hellfest 2024 – Day 2 (Hayley’s View)
It was a later start to day two of Hellfest later than planned, mainly due to our photographer Gavin’s dodgy knee giving him more problems which meant a more gentile st
#GigReviews #AcidKing #Biohazard #BodyCount #FearFactory #FuManchu #Hellfest #MachineHead #Mork #PlanetOfZeus #Polyphia #SteelPanther #Stinky #TomMorello
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Love Acid King, and love the atmosphere of "Beyond Vision". #AcidKing #music #stonerMetal #metal
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Love Acid King, and love the atmosphere of "Beyond Vision". #AcidKing #music #stonerMetal #metal
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Love Acid King, and love the atmosphere of "Beyond Vision". #AcidKing #music #stonerMetal #metal
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Love Acid King, and love the atmosphere of "Beyond Vision". #AcidKing #music #stonerMetal #metal
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Love Acid King, and love the atmosphere of "Beyond Vision". #AcidKing #music #stonerMetal #metal
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floating being
what seemed to be the only way to celebrate the day of steve #albini s all too early death
going to a show of loud independent music
see them while they are still alive and you are too
two excellent bands - old favorites Acid King (having a way better tone and shape than on their last visit to #copenhagen) and new #relevation Earth Tongue from NZ
(Ezra Simons, Gussie Larkin) -
floating being
what seemed to be the only way to celebrate the day of steve #albini s all too early death
going to a show of loud independent music
see them while they are still alive and you are too
two excellent bands - old favorites Acid King (having a way better tone and shape than on their last visit to #copenhagen) and new #relevation Earth Tongue from NZ
(Ezra Simons, Gussie Larkin) -
floating being
what seemed to be the only way to celebrate the day of steve #albini s all too early death
going to a show of loud independent music
see them while they are still alive and you are too
two excellent bands - old favorites Acid King (having a way better tone and shape than on their last visit to #copenhagen) and new #relevation Earth Tongue from NZ
(Ezra Simons, Gussie Larkin) -
floating being
what seemed to be the only way to celebrate the day of steve #albini s all too early death
going to a show of loud independent music
see them while they are still alive and you are too
two excellent bands - old favorites Acid King (having a way better tone and shape than on their last visit to #copenhagen) and new #relevation Earth Tongue from NZ
(Ezra Simons, Gussie Larkin) -
floating being
what seemed to be the only way to celebrate the day of steve #albini s all too early death
going to a show of loud independent music
see them while they are still alive and you are too
two excellent bands - old favorites Acid King (having a way better tone and shape than on their last visit to #copenhagen) and new #relevation Earth Tongue from NZ
(Ezra Simons, Gussie Larkin) -
This year sucked (understatement of ever), but at least the music didn’t. Here are the albums released in 2023 that I loved (along with a couple from other years that deserved mention). I hope you find something to enjoy and play out the rest of the year.
Outside of my personal Top 5, I just couldn’t rank all these in a regular, boring list, so I’ve grouped them according to theme or some shared quality that made sense to me. While the bolded ones are my Top 5, in order (with two tied for 5th), there are 10 categories, so we can just say these 40ish albums are my Top 10. There are no rules.
If you’re the sort that only wants metal (or, perhaps, wants anything but), I’ve put an asterisk beside any albums that are metal, for easy scanning in addition to the genre notes. I’ve also included links to the Bandcamp, when available – if you do purchase on Bandcamp, make sure to download the files before that platform goes poof!!!
Happy listening, and, ef you, 2023.
TOP ALBUMS OF 2023
1: Most intense albums of the year
Rye – Всё* (atmospheric black metal/blackgaze) / Jeremy Dutcher – Motewolonuwok (neo-Indigenous/neoclassical) / ANOHNI and the Johnsons – My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross (pop soul/art pop) / Sufjan Stevens – Javelin (indie)
(Honorable mention: Sinéad O’Connor – The Lion and The Cobra, because it took me until 2023 to hear it in full, wtf, and it was my 2nd most listened to album of the year.)
These all pretty much have a theme of “I don’t want you to be dead” (lyric from the ANOHNI album), starting with the first 2023 album I heard and fell in love with, then going to my absolute top and most listened-to album (probably ~200+ listens since October), then ending with the last 2023 albums I heard and fell completely in love with. Not only are the Jeremy Dutcher and ANOHNI albums my Top 2 of the year, but they’ve made my Top Albums of Ever list as well – they’re both life-changing. Sinéad too, for that matter (RIP).
2: Most chill albums of the year
Acid King – Beyond Vision* (stoner metal/doom) / Midwife & Vyva Melinkolya – Orbweaving (shoegaze) / Sigur Rós – ÁTTA (postrock) / Zoon – Bekka Ma’iingan (moccasin gaze)
Need to chill out a bit after that start, in order of my hearing them. Acid King and Sigur Rós are my most listened-to albums of the year after Jeremy Dutcher and Sinéad. Zoon (and their genre label “moccasin gaze”, i.e., Indigenous shoegaze) is new to me this year and was a pleasant surprise, being the opener for the Jeremy Dutcher show I luckily was able to safely attend (first concert since the pandemic began). Best way to describe Zoon’s music is sound waves washing over you.
3: Pure fun
Blackbraid – Blackbraid II* (Indigenous black metal) / Marthe – Further In Evil* (black metal/crust punk) / Árstíðir lífsins – Hermalausaz* (pagan black metal) / Mizmor – Prosaic* (black metal/blackened doom) / Jalen Ngonda – Come Around And Love Me (soul)
This originally was just a group of welcome follow-ups from black metal bands on past lists (and yes, Mizmor can do fun/fun-adjacent!), but then I heard the Jalen Ngonda album and had to make this just a category of fun. The Árstíðir lífsins release is technically an EP with 2 songs, but at 43 minutes, it qualifies in my books as an album.
Also check out the Marthe/The Lord collab EP (see EP category below), and watch out for the full length from Marzia’s (a.k.a. Marthe’s) other band, Horror Vacui, in 2024!
4: Longest albums of the year
Bell Witch – Future’s Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate* (doom) / André 3000 – New Blue Sun (ambient/new age/soul jazz) / Eremit – Wearer of Numerous Forms* (doom)
(Honorable mention: Dolly Parton – Rockstar)
And when I say long, I mean Bell Witch’s is a single 83-minute song, André 3000’s is 88 minutes of instrumental jazz in the vein of Alice Coltrane, and Eremit’s is 2+ hours of dooooooom. Dolly deserves an honorable mention somewhere on this list because she’s Dolly F’ing Parton, and she fits right in here with her 2+ hour-long rock n’ roll karaoke project.
Who knows where you’ll end up after finishing these. Definitely a long way from home, perhaps hell, perhaps ordained as a Reverend.
5: Most hell(fire and brimstone)ish albums of the year
R.A. Sánchez – L’ottava Sfera* (doom jazz/funeral jazz) / Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter – SAVED! (experimental) / Khanate – To Be Cruel* (doom/drone metal)
Some may find the first and last hard to listen to. “Hell” is mentioned in the descriptions and reviews of both. But to me, no album is harder to listen to than Kristin Hayter’s (a.k.a. Lingua Ignota’s) new project, from this or any other year. It sounds like a literal hell to me, while the other two are comfy, cozy, relaxing. So, if you like one of these albums, you might like one or both of the others here. But, a warning – if you had a not-so-rosy experience with charismatic/Pentecostal Xianity, you may want to stay away from SAVED! all together, it might be, umm, triggering.
Also, for the Kristin Hayter you might be more familiar/comfortable with, see the live Lingua Ignota album, also out this year.
6: Angriest albums of the year
Ragana – Desolation’s Flower* (blackened doom/blackened screamo) / BIG|BRAVE – nature morte* (postmetal) / Ushangvagush – Pestmo’qon* (Indigenous black metal)
After listening to SAVED! (or, just thinking about it), I have big feelings, which can be expressed with some anger. Here’s some anger. Ragana is pretty much tied with Blackbraid and Marthe for my top 5 spot, it’s just so so good.
7: Peter, Paul, and Not Mary
Peter Gabriel – i/o (rock) / Paul Simon – Seven Psalms (folk) / Blind Guardian – The God Machine* (power metal)
Albums that for some reason I didn’t think I’d love, and I didn’t the first time around, but then I kept listening to them, over and over, and then asked myself why I ever thought I wouldn’t like them or assumed any of these artists were past their expiry date/my fanship. I even complained for a few days on Mastodon about how there’s too many good songs on the Peter Gabriel album (i.e., all of them). Paul Simon’s was recommended by Mike Scheidt of YOB, and is a really lovely meditative/cyclical piece. Blind Guardian’s was released in September 2022 but I didn’t listen to it until after the 2022 list season AND it was my most-listened to album of 2022 this year because it really has no business being this good, so it makes the list. Again, no rules.
8: Experimental eclectic awesomeness
jaimie branch – Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)) (free jazz) / Ky – Power Is The Pharmacy (experimental noise) / ALL HANDS_MAKE LIGHT – “Darling The Dawn” (experimental art rock) / Lonnie Holley – Oh Me Oh My (blues/soul/folk) / Sanam – Aykathani Malakon صنم – أيقظني ملاكٌ (postfolk/postrock/free jazz/krautrock)
Thank goodness for AOTY lists, otherwise I’d have no idea that there was a posthumous release from jaimie branch (RIP), and I would’ve ever heard of the utterly amazing Sanam. Ky is the solo Laurie Anderson-esque project of the singer from Lungbutter, featuring collabs with a member of BIG|BRAVE. AH_ML is a power duo of Ariel Engle from Broken Social Scene and Efrim Manuel Menuck from GSY!BE, Silver Mt. Zion, etc. I was very happy to be reaquainted with Lonnie Holley’s work after his last album got buried in my Bandcamp wishlist, and this one is an absolute stunner; in particular, the title track with Michael Stipe on guest vocals has been on repeat in my head since hearing it.
9: Prettiest albums of the year
vvilderness – Path* (atmospheric black metal) / Jo Quail – Invocation and Supplication (neoclassical) / ARCHE – Transitions* (funeral doom) / Marina Herlop – Nekkuja (experimental/avant garde electronic)
Any release from vvilderness is always welcome. The Jo Quail is technically two 3-song cycles, but they were released together and essentially form an album. The ARCHE came out December 2022 after list season, so it qualifies here. Marina Herlop is a late addition and completely new to me; this album is like a cross between Aurora and Björk’s Utopia, but sung in Catalan.
10: The Nottingham Twang
Maȟpíya Lúta – Wowahwala* (Indigenous black metal) / SQÜRL – Silver Haze (experimental/drone) / Mong Tong – Tao Fire 道火 (experimental/electronic) / Donny McCaslin – I Want More (electronic jazz)
Okay, I’m not really sure how to name this category – think Americana/Dead Man soundtrack goes travelling and picks up some synths along the way, maybe a saxophone? It makes sense to me, anyway, if listened to in the above order. I initially wanted to put SQÜRL with Peter Gabriel and Paul Simon because Jim Jarmusch is still kicking ass like them at 70, and then I wanted to put it in category 8, but the Dead Man vibes I get from the first album decided it for me.
If you like the Mong Tong, perhaps also check out Japan Blues – Japan Blues Meets The Dengie Hundred.
Top (sorry you’re not long enough so I won’t say anything further about you) EPs of the year
Ufomammut – Crookhead* (psychedelic metal) / Marthe/The Lord – The Eye of Destiny* (drone metal) / Wolves In The Throne Room – Crypt of Ancestral Knowledge* (atmospheric black metal)
Moar albums
I’ve been adding some more albums to my Discogs list as I find them via other people’s AOTY lists (but haven’t spent enough time with them to include here), so check it out if you want more. And please feel free to leave a comment with your top album(s) of the year!
Title quote: “Marrow” from Clearing the Path to Ascend
https://musingsofbuffyleigh.wordpress.com/2023/12/27/needing-to-feel-something-true/
#AcidKing #ANOHNI #Blackbraid #JeremyDutcher #Marthe #SigurRós #TopAlbumsOf2023
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Πρωινό γκρουβάτο #doom από τους #AcidKing με μπάσο που οργώνει και ριφφ που ανασταίνει νεκρούς και μαστουρώνει άπασα την πανίδα. Απολαύστε υπεύθυνα
#μουσική #ERisNowPlaying #doommetal #stoner #βαράτε_βιολιτζήδες #μπαμπάτσικο
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Πρωινό γκρουβάτο #doom από τους #AcidKing με μπάσο που οργώνει και ριφφ που ανασταίνει νεκρούς και μαστουρώνει άπασα την πανίδα. Απολαύστε υπεύθυνα
#μουσική #ERisNowPlaying #doommetal #stoner #βαράτε_βιολιτζήδες #μπαμπάτσικο
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkALN_q_6QQ -
Πρωινό γκρουβάτο #doom από τους #AcidKing με μπάσο που οργώνει και ριφφ που ανασταίνει νεκρούς και μαστουρώνει άπασα την πανίδα. Απολαύστε υπεύθυνα
#μουσική #ERisNowPlaying #doommetal #stoner #βαράτε_βιολιτζήδες #μπαμπάτσικο
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Today's theme for the #ThursdayFiveList (via @neurothing) is #TheNumbers, which is super tough because bands really love numbers in titles! Sticking to songs with "one":
#AcidKing - One Light Second Away
https://youtu.be/kCgp_V8WbJI?feature=shared#MotherLoveBone - One Time Fire
https://youtu.be/7HsMZQQOyJw?feature=shared#JoyDivision - Exercise One
https://youtu.be/rcNU0HpasFQ?feature=shared#BeastieBoys - Three MCs and One DJ
https://youtu.be/XflfiylNNXY?feature=shared#Soundgarden - One Minute of Silence :blobamused:
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Today's theme for the #ThursdayFiveList (via @neurothing) is #TheNumbers, which is super tough because bands really love numbers in titles! Sticking to songs with "one":
#AcidKing - One Light Second Away
https://youtu.be/kCgp_V8WbJI?feature=shared#MotherLoveBone - One Time Fire
https://youtu.be/7HsMZQQOyJw?feature=shared#JoyDivision - Exercise One
https://youtu.be/rcNU0HpasFQ?feature=shared#BeastieBoys - Three MCs and One DJ
https://youtu.be/XflfiylNNXY?feature=shared#Soundgarden - One Minute of Silence :blobamused:
https://youtu.be/-aycPpIxDUE?feature=shared -
Today's theme for the #ThursdayFiveList (via @neurothing) is #TheNumbers, which is super tough because bands really love numbers in titles! Sticking to songs with "one":
#AcidKing - One Light Second Away
https://youtu.be/kCgp_V8WbJI?feature=shared#MotherLoveBone - One Time Fire
https://youtu.be/7HsMZQQOyJw?feature=shared#JoyDivision - Exercise One
https://youtu.be/rcNU0HpasFQ?feature=shared#BeastieBoys - Three MCs and One DJ
https://youtu.be/XflfiylNNXY?feature=shared#Soundgarden - One Minute of Silence :blobamused:
https://youtu.be/-aycPpIxDUE?feature=shared -
Today's theme for the #ThursdayFiveList (via @neurothing) is #TheNumbers, which is super tough because bands really love numbers in titles! Sticking to songs with "one":
#AcidKing - One Light Second Away
https://youtu.be/kCgp_V8WbJI?feature=shared#MotherLoveBone - One Time Fire
https://youtu.be/7HsMZQQOyJw?feature=shared#JoyDivision - Exercise One
https://youtu.be/rcNU0HpasFQ?feature=shared#BeastieBoys - Three MCs and One DJ
https://youtu.be/XflfiylNNXY?feature=shared#Soundgarden - One Minute of Silence :blobamused:
https://youtu.be/-aycPpIxDUE?feature=shared -
Today's theme for the #ThursdayFiveList (via @neurothing) is #TheNumbers, which is super tough because bands really love numbers in titles! Sticking to songs with "one":
#AcidKing - One Light Second Away
https://youtu.be/kCgp_V8WbJI?feature=shared#MotherLoveBone - One Time Fire
https://youtu.be/7HsMZQQOyJw?feature=shared#JoyDivision - Exercise One
https://youtu.be/rcNU0HpasFQ?feature=shared#BeastieBoys - Three MCs and One DJ
https://youtu.be/XflfiylNNXY?feature=shared#Soundgarden - One Minute of Silence :blobamused:
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@heathen Ooo, I love these sort of posts! I keep a list throughout the year for potential Albums of the Year, and I already have 33 albums on there (!). But going through it, I just realized there's only a select few I still actually have on repeat:
#AcidKing - Beyond Vision
#SigurRos - Átta
#Blackbraid - Blackbraid II
#PaulSimon - Seven PsalmsHonorable mention because it hasn't yet been released (but I've had the singles released so far on repeat):
#JeremyDutcher - Motewolonuwok
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@heathen Ooo, I love these sort of posts! I keep a list throughout the year for potential Albums of the Year, and I already have 33 albums on there (!). But going through it, I just realized there's only a select few I still actually have on repeat:
#AcidKing - Beyond Vision
#SigurRos - Átta
#Blackbraid - Blackbraid II
#PaulSimon - Seven PsalmsHonorable mention because it hasn't yet been released (but I've had the singles released so far on repeat):
#JeremyDutcher - Motewolonuwok
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@heathen Ooo, I love these sort of posts! I keep a list throughout the year for potential Albums of the Year, and I already have 33 albums on there (!). But going through it, I just realized there's only a select few I still actually have on repeat:
#AcidKing - Beyond Vision
#SigurRos - Átta
#Blackbraid - Blackbraid II
#PaulSimon - Seven PsalmsHonorable mention because it hasn't yet been released (but I've had the singles released so far on repeat):
#JeremyDutcher - Motewolonuwok
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@heathen Ooo, I love these sort of posts! I keep a list throughout the year for potential Albums of the Year, and I already have 33 albums on there (!). But going through it, I just realized there's only a select few I still actually have on repeat:
#AcidKing - Beyond Vision
#SigurRos - Átta
#Blackbraid - Blackbraid II
#PaulSimon - Seven PsalmsHonorable mention because it hasn't yet been released (but I've had the singles released so far on repeat):
#JeremyDutcher - Motewolonuwok
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@heathen Ooo, I love these sort of posts! I keep a list throughout the year for potential Albums of the Year, and I already have 33 albums on there (!). But going through it, I just realized there's only a select few I still actually have on repeat:
#AcidKing - Beyond Vision
#SigurRos - Átta
#Blackbraid - Blackbraid II
#PaulSimon - Seven PsalmsHonorable mention because it hasn't yet been released (but I've had the singles released so far on repeat):
#JeremyDutcher - Motewolonuwok
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It is not easy to find that tone.
It needs to be
part broken, breaking, fucked up,
part singing, full, eternal.Some 6 years ago #AcidKing blew my mind with finding that perfect tone.
This time at #Stengade #Copenhagen they were perhaps struggling a bit to be quite that perfect,
but still got there towards the end of the show.
Still a band better than most. -
It is not easy to find that tone.
It needs to be
part broken, breaking, fucked up,
part singing, full, eternal.Some 6 years ago #AcidKing blew my mind with finding that perfect tone.
This time at #Stengade #Copenhagen they were perhaps struggling a bit to be quite that perfect,
but still got there towards the end of the show.
Still a band better than most. -
It is not easy to find that tone.
It needs to be
part broken, breaking, fucked up,
part singing, full, eternal.Some 6 years ago #AcidKing blew my mind with finding that perfect tone.
This time at #Stengade #Copenhagen they were perhaps struggling a bit to be quite that perfect,
but still got there towards the end of the show.
Still a band better than most. -
It is not easy to find that tone.
It needs to be
part broken, breaking, fucked up,
part singing, full, eternal.Some 6 years ago #AcidKing blew my mind with finding that perfect tone.
This time at #Stengade #Copenhagen they were perhaps struggling a bit to be quite that perfect,
but still got there towards the end of the show.
Still a band better than most.
