#nebelung — Public Fediverse posts
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“Ahem. This bluebell Lenox French Perle Groove mini plate is currently devoid of treats and in urgent need of undevoiding.” — Dexy
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I’d rather not think about how much I paid for my CatWarmer Pro back in the day.
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Dexy and her attention span wish you a happy National Cat Day.
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“Is it still a recliner if I’m not reclining on it?” — Dexy
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”You know, these carrier things are pretty sweet when they’re not being used to take me to the vet.” — Dexy
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Smoky Cat on a Smoky Day
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Dexy knows how to take full advantage of a Saturday morning.
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Dexy was happy to get a recharge from the early afternoon sunlight.
#dexyduchessofthemist #dexy #nebelung #cats #pets #northdakota
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“Really? So some schmucks bought and rebranded Cat Fancy magazine as Catster!? Well, no wonder it failed. ‘Catster’… Sheesh. We could’ve had ‘Feline Aficionado’ but nooooo…” — Dexy
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(March 10 at the clinic) The vet gave Dexy high marks for her coat. She does most of her own grooming, but loves the brush. Diet is Solid Gold Indigo Moon (dry), Science Diet Multiple Benefit (dry) and various Fancy Feast (wet).
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Fridays at work? ❌
Fridays with cat? ✅
#Cat #Cats #CatDad #Nebelung #LazyFriday #CatsofMastodon #Meowstodon #Pet #Pets #Gay #Gaymer
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It’s my Dexy in a box.
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Ok, Dexy, I suppose the recycling can wait until morning.
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Dexy is proof there is still magic in this world.
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The world is horrible but a cat in your lap makes it a little less horrible.
#dexyduchessofthemist #dexy #nebelung #cats #pets #thehorrors
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Dexy is the muscle in the family.
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Every cat is a winner on Caturday. 🥰🏅🐱
#Cat #Cats #Caturday #CatsofMastodon #Pet #Pets #Feline #PetPhotography #Nebelung #Meowstodon
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I am being encouraged to switch the library over to the far superior Dexy Decimal System.
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”You went outside in this frigid cold weather? What do you want, a medal? We can have it engraved with ‘Most Stupid Human’. Would you like that!? I’m just kidding. Hey, I left you something in the litter box to help warm you up.” — Dexy
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Weekend mornings with this sweetheart. ❤️🐈
#Cat #Cats #CatDad #CatPhotography #CatsofMastodon #Caturday #Nebelung #Pet #Pets #Meowstodon
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It's a Whiskers Wednesday! 🐱❤️
#cat #cats #CatsofMastodon #Meowstodon #pet #pets #feline #meow #nebelung
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By sentynel
Way back in early 2020, Suldusk played the last show I attended before fun was canceled. I was introduced by the non-suspiciously departed Emya‘s excellent TYMHM piece on one-woman debut Lunar Falls. This sort of black metal-inflected atmospheric folk is incredibly My Thing, as you can tell from where Helga landed on my list last year. So Suldusk were a pretty important fixture for me, particularly in the tough early pandemic months. The whole thing has that slight air of unreality you get with memories from around then. Now they’re back—finally—with a full band and signed to Napalm, so the stakes are high for Anthesis (meaning flowering, or the time when a flower is open).
Fortunately, Anthesis is an apt name, with Suldusk successfully finding their feet as a full band. This sort of music is made or broken first in its ability to conjure atmosphere, and Anthesis is steeped in atmosphere. The acoustic guitar, violin, and cello work reminds me at times of the wonderful Nebelung (“Leven,” “Crowns of Esper,” “Sphaera”) and at others of Hexvessel. Both are favorites in the “lost in a misty forest” genre. At its best it’s genuinely beautiful; as I edited this sentence I got entirely distracted by the progression in “Crowns of Esper.” The second make-or-break point is not getting so lost in the woods that memorable songs fall by the wayside. Here, Emily Highfield’s vocals do a lot of the heavy lifting. From the BSG theme-esque intro to the almost campfire folk melody of “Mythical Creatures” to the unsettling cries of “Sphaera,” she offers many of the record’s best moments. Balancing these two factors isn’t easy and Anthesis manages admirably.
Many bands in this genre suffer a slightly awkward relationship between the acoustic folk and black metal elements (Myrkur, the aforementioned Helga). Suldusk doesn’t have this issue. The actual metal is used very sparingly—about half of the tracks feature fully metal passages, with only “Verdalet” dominated by this sound. Where it’s used it accentuates the songs very well, with a satisfying flow between elements. Unfortunately, the production hampers things a bit here, a common black metal complaint. When distorted guitars and blast beats hit I want it to thunder, but the production doesn’t offer enough room above the acoustic sections. This lack of contrast robs it of some of the impact. This issue hits “Verdalet” the hardest, and its placement as the first real track after the intro gets the album off to a slightly awkward start. Fortunately, it’s all smooth sailing from there.
I’ve mentioned “Sphaera” a couple of times already, but it’s an early Song o’ the Year frontrunner. The artful buildup reminds me of The Otolith, and every part of it from the piano to the spoken word sample to the vocals hits perfectly. Title track “Anthesis” nails the folk/black metal balance perfectly; “Mythical Creatures” is the catchiest song on the record. Finale “A Luminous End” brings together everything the album does well, and adds a solo by site cello bae Raphael Weinroth-Browne. As I allude to above, while it’s not a one-woman show anymore, Emily Highfield’s vocals are the most obvious draw here. Her versatility is notable, from the warm, sweet tone seen on “Mythical Creatures” to the cutting clean tone and black metal howls of tracks like “Anthesis.” The addition of Shane Mulholland’s pretty tenor on a couple of songs (e.g. “Leven”) adds further vocal variety. But the most impressive bit is how smoothly the voices flow among the instruments (“Sphaera” again). There are a lot of instruments to balance here, and the composition across the whole record is excellent.
My fear of reviewing bands that mean a lot to me is here assuaged; I love Anthesis. Beyond the production gripe, I have nothing to complain about. It delivers everything I want from an album like this: I can get lost in the atmosphere, hum the songs, and headbang. Suldusk have successfully grown as a band, both literally and figuratively. They do more than the debut without losing what I loved about that record. Anthesis is beautiful, thoughtful, and moving.
Rating: Great
DR: Less than I’d like | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: suldusk.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/Suldusk
Releases Worldwide: March 1st, 2024#2024 #40 #Anthesis #AtmosphericBlackMetal #AustralianMetal #BlackMetal #Folk #Helga #Hexvessel #Mar24 #Myrkur #NapalmRecords #Nebelung #Neofolk #Review #Reviews #Suldusk #TheOtolith
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By sentynel
Way back in early 2020, Suldusk played the last show I attended before fun was canceled. I was introduced by the non-suspiciously departed Emya‘s excellent TYMHM piece on one-woman debut Lunar Falls. This sort of black metal-inflected atmospheric folk is incredibly My Thing, as you can tell from where Helga landed on my list last year. So Suldusk were a pretty important fixture for me, particularly in the tough early pandemic months. The whole thing has that slight air of unreality you get with memories from around then. Now they’re back—finally—with a full band and signed to Napalm, so the stakes are high for Anthesis (meaning flowering, or the time when a flower is open).
Fortunately, Anthesis is an apt name, with Suldusk successfully finding their feet as a full band. This sort of music is made or broken first in its ability to conjure atmosphere, and Anthesis is steeped in atmosphere. The acoustic guitar, violin, and cello work reminds me at times of the wonderful Nebelung (“Leven,” “Crowns of Esper,” “Sphaera”) and at others of Hexvessel. Both are favorites in the “lost in a misty forest” genre. At its best it’s genuinely beautiful; as I edited this sentence I got entirely distracted by the progression in “Crowns of Esper.” The second make-or-break point is not getting so lost in the woods that memorable songs fall by the wayside. Here, Emily Highfield’s vocals do a lot of the heavy lifting. From the BSG theme-esque intro to the almost campfire folk melody of “Mythical Creatures” to the unsettling cries of “Sphaera,” she offers many of the record’s best moments. Balancing these two factors isn’t easy and Anthesis manages admirably.
Many bands in this genre suffer a slightly awkward relationship between the acoustic folk and black metal elements (Myrkur, the aforementioned Helga). Suldusk doesn’t have this issue. The actual metal is used very sparingly—about half of the tracks feature fully metal passages, with only “Verdalet” dominated by this sound. Where it’s used it accentuates the songs very well, with a satisfying flow between elements. Unfortunately, the production hampers things a bit here, a common black metal complaint. When distorted guitars and blast beats hit I want it to thunder, but the production doesn’t offer enough room above the acoustic sections. This lack of contrast robs it of some of the impact. This issue hits “Verdalet” the hardest, and its placement as the first real track after the intro gets the album off to a slightly awkward start. Fortunately, it’s all smooth sailing from there.
I’ve mentioned “Sphaera” a couple of times already, but it’s an early Song o’ the Year frontrunner. The artful buildup reminds me of The Otolith, and every part of it from the piano to the spoken word sample to the vocals hits perfectly. Title track “Anthesis” nails the folk/black metal balance perfectly; “Mythical Creatures” is the catchiest song on the record. Finale “A Luminous End” brings together everything the album does well, and adds a solo by site cello bae Raphael Weinroth-Browne. As I allude to above, while it’s not a one-woman show anymore, Emily Highfield’s vocals are the most obvious draw here. Her versatility is notable, from the warm, sweet tone seen on “Mythical Creatures” to the cutting clean tone and black metal howls of tracks like “Anthesis.” The addition of Shane Mulholland’s pretty tenor on a couple of songs (e.g. “Leven”) adds further vocal variety. But the most impressive bit is how smoothly the voices flow among the instruments (“Sphaera” again). There are a lot of instruments to balance here, and the composition across the whole record is excellent.
My fear of reviewing bands that mean a lot to me is here assuaged; I love Anthesis. Beyond the production gripe, I have nothing to complain about. It delivers everything I want from an album like this: I can get lost in the atmosphere, hum the songs, and headbang. Suldusk have successfully grown as a band, both literally and figuratively. They do more than the debut without losing what I loved about that record. Anthesis is beautiful, thoughtful, and moving.
Rating: Great
DR: Less than I’d like | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: suldusk.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/Suldusk
Releases Worldwide: March 1st, 2024#2024 #40 #Anthesis #AtmosphericBlackMetal #AustralianMetal #BlackMetal #Folk #Helga #Hexvessel #Mar24 #Myrkur #NapalmRecords #Nebelung #Neofolk #Review #Reviews #Suldusk #TheOtolith
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Oscar the cat wishes you a very floofy #caturday and a happy weekend! 😻
#CatsofMastodon #Cat #Cats #PetsofMastodon #Meowstodon #HappyWeekend #Floofy #Nebelung
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Campbell’s Cookbook Karaoke Time with Clay and Dexy
#dexyduchessofthemist #dexy #karaoke #cookbook #recipes #cooking #cats #imsosorry #nebelung #cat #catsofmastodon
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Faya Disliked the harness at first try, but if she wants to be an adventure cat, she needs a harness and leash. She gave me the Angry Ears.
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Faya Disliked the harness at first try, but if she wants to be an adventure cat, she needs a harness and leash. She gave me the Angry Ears.
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on #caturday eve…
my #daughter, enjoying her soft, fleece blankie, on her personal recliner
#cat #kitten #CatsOfMastodon #KittensOfMastodon #CatMom #nebelung #WarmKittySoftKitty