The Agalloch Appreciation Society
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Topic: The Agalloch Appreciation Society
Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Subject: The Agalloch Appreciation Society
Date Posted: January 21 2010 at 21:03
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Welcome fellow Agalloch fans, this is the place to talk and appreciate the (somewhat) hidden gem that is Agalloch. To start the discussion off, I'd just like to say that The Mantle is one of the best albums I've heard in recent years, and to be honest, encapsulates everything that I adore about Agalloch. Does anyone have any further info on the new album? |
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: January 21 2010 at 21:08
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I got Pale Folklore when it came out in 1998 (I think) and fell for it immediately. Then waited patiently till Of Stone Wind and Pillor came out and then finally when The Mantle was released (I reviewed it here in PA). A stunning album, which many dislike, I know (and can understand why), but it plays a crucial role for me and has such great atmosphere and tunes on it. With Ashed Against the Grain, I still am not as enamored by as with the two first albums. In any case, an all-time faovurite band of mine. Has anyone gotten their recent dvd? ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Date Posted: January 21 2010 at 21:12
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I want to get the DVD, I have seen a couple of videos on YouTube, but the quality of the uploads is horrible. I have not got Pale Folklore, but it is on my wishlist for sure. Ashes has some brilliant moments, but I can't help but feel that some of the atmosphere that was so prevalent in The Mantle was lost. However, as Haughm pointed out he didn't want Ashes to become The Mantle Part 2, and that is an essential part of Agalloch's charm. |
Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: January 21 2010 at 21:26
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Also one of my top groups ever created. Their music is emaculate! The depressing atmosphere, is flawless and all three albums are incredible. I actually like Ashes just as much as the Mantle, though I find Pale folklore a little lacking in comparison to the other two, though it still has one of my favorite songs by them; Hallways of Enchanted Ebony. Is the new DVD good? I understand that I may never see Agalloch live, so I figure I may have to seek it out. ------------- 
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Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Date Posted: January 21 2010 at 21:30
Ahh... thunderstorm, perfect weather for Agalloch listening! |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: January 21 2010 at 21:56
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The Mantle and Ashes Against the Grain are amazing, but The White EP is just as good. More people should talk about that little piece of music. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Date Posted: January 21 2010 at 22:06
How does one attain The White EP? |
Equality 7-2521 wrote:Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: January 22 2010 at 16:22
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Thats up to your moral code I guess considering they made a limited number of copies.
It's true that it is also on par with the rest of their discography. Get it. -------------
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Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Date Posted: January 22 2010 at 19:15
I want to get it, but I saw it on eBay for $88 USD (over $100 NZD), and that is blue murder. Oh well, there is always YouTube. Has anyone got the DVD? |
Posted By: angelmk
Date Posted: January 22 2010 at 22:57
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Agalloch is one of my all times favorite bands. When i first heard Pale Folklore it was love at first sight . i just couldn't stop listening to it for days. also the same happened with The Mantle. Such a unique, true inovative aproach i haven't spotted for years. That haunting, stunning, flawless , inspiring music i couldn't still find, although i have listened to tons of music through the years .. Ashes Against the Grain is also excellent album, one of Agalloch fave tracks is there Not unlike the waves.. and man that EP The White , no words to describe that atmosphere , just pure beauty, neofolk all the way , it's a killer, and that is my favorite EP ever heard. i haven't seen dvd yet, but soon i plan to do it . Of Stone, Wind and Pillor is also perfect creation, the Sol Invictus cover ''Kneel to the Cross' is absolute piece of art, Haunting Birds,A Poem by Yeats.. so beautiful ------------- www.last.fm/user/angelmk 
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Posted By: Jake Kobrin
Date Posted: January 23 2010 at 02:23
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Nearly flawless band.
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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: January 23 2010 at 13:56
It was a limited release. I had pre-ordered it which was about the only way to get a copy without paying an enormous sum of money. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: January 23 2010 at 14:24
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Aggaloch RAWKS!!! They really need some more attention around here! -Jeff -------------  Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
Posted By: StrangerByTheMinute
Date Posted: April 19 2010 at 11:25
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Fantastic band. I heard somewhere that they're releasing a new album this year. Don't know anything about it, though.
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Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Date Posted: September 21 2010 at 18:59
| Bump for new Album discussion. |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: September 23 2010 at 23:12
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Somehow this thread escaped me in January. One of my favorite bands. The Mantle is in my top 5 albums of all time. More emotional/emotive music probably does not exist.
Needless to say, I'm thrilled about the new album which I can not wait for. I would like it right now in fact. 2010 is a fantastic year in music, and Agalloch only adds awesomeness. The cover art is certainly interesting. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: TheOppenheimer
Date Posted: October 31 2010 at 21:19
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Personally, Ashes Against the Grain is one of the most beautiful things that happened in my life. Listening to Limbs or Our Fortress Is Burning (all parts) while walking under the gentle rain is one of life's greatest joy's. Agalloch is one of the best bands I've encountered in a long long time, and it represents and expresses most of the things I love in music/lyrics: winter, nature, melancholy, metal, folk-ism, atmospheres, and more. Tip for appreciating more of it: lay in bed with someone you love, turn off the lights, and just listen to any of their songs. It's magical. ------------- //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// A veces es cuestión de esperar, y tomarte en silencio. |
Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: October 31 2010 at 21:56
I recently sampled some stuff off a couple of their albums, and I'll definitely get some of their stuff whenever I can. 
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Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Date Posted: October 31 2010 at 23:12
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I can't wait for the new album to arrive, not long now! |
Posted By: Harry Hood
Date Posted: November 01 2010 at 01:15
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I like how their lead singer sounds like Gozer. CHOOSE YOUR DESTRUCTION  ------------- 
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Posted By: Una Laguna
Date Posted: November 01 2010 at 16:18
| I can't wait for the new album. Their material from The Mantle, Ashes against the Grain and The White are nigh-on flawless records. |
Posted By: Synchestra
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 05:34
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Truly fantastic band, I have The Mantle. I rarely listen to it only because it requires a specific mood to have full effect. Apparently they have released two songs from the upcoming album for streaming. I havn't heard them though but this thread has me thinking about it ------------- 'Yeah, thats.. Whatever you're talking about for ya' - Zapp brannigan |
Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 06:12
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Got The Mantle yesterday finally; one of my favourite albums ever after the first listen methinks. Amazing.
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Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 07:41
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Posted By: LastDaysofParadise
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 12:56
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I was turned onto Agalloch by an internet pal in the UK. He said "I can't believe this band is from America." I listened and I'd have to agree. It's different than what I'd expect from an American band, but that is no complaint! Agalloch are one of the very few metal bands I still listen to, and the thing I love most about them is that their vocals are really easy to tune out. The music is very pleasing and can set the mood for a good night. Saw a discuss about The White EP. It's pretty good, but their aren't many vocals and a few sound clips from the original The Wicker Man. Overall, the music was alright. I think we're all anxiously looking forward to the new album! I hope it's as majestic as the previous releases. ------------- "If the universe is the answer, what is the question?" |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 12:56
I laik them coz they're Woodcore!  |
Posted By: angelmk
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 13:25
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new Agalloch song ''Marrow Of The Spirit'' is awesome, a i can't wait for the new album .. listen here: http://www.vivahaterecords.com/agalloch/ - http://www.vivahaterecords.com/agalloch/ ------------- www.last.fm/user/angelmk
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Posted By: angelmk
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 13:28
Woodcore ? Did you invent that name ?  ------------- www.last.fm/user/angelmk
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 13:32
Check out my sig 
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Posted By: angelmk
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 13:46
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^^ Great albums all the way,a new genre on the sight - forest progressive metal ? or Woodcore .. well maybe, why not.. there already are all kinds of metal subgenres out there like Unblack metal, Porngrind and things like that .. ------------- www.last.fm/user/angelmk
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 13:48
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Porngrind and unblack? ROFLMAO
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Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 14:33
Tasty. |
Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 18:22
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Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires > The Watchers Monolith All I have to say is: DAT ANALOG DELAY  ------------- http://soundcloud.com/drewagler" rel="nofollow - My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want! |
Posted By: Conor Fynes
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 18:31
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Giving 'Marrow Of The Spirit' my tenth for so listen as part of media promotion... I'll have a review up today or tomorrow. All I can say is... incredible. |
Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 19:04
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Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 22:23
Too bad all reviews will be deleted untill after the release date :) |
Posted By: Synchestra
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 01:28
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Oh man I am so tempted to go for the leak. But I'm making myself wait for the release. Everyone so far seems utterly impressed though ------------- 'Yeah, thats.. Whatever you're talking about for ya' - Zapp brannigan |
Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 03:50
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Listening to Ashes Against The Grain for the first time, fairly certain Agalloch are shaping up to be one of my favourite bands ever.
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Posted By: Bonnek
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 04:40
Downright scary! And Drudkh's Autumn Aurora is missing from that list |
Posted By: Bonnek
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 04:42
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Talking about Agalloch, Ashes Against The Grain is certainly in my top 25 albums, that's my top 1% ! |
Posted By: Mystery
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 09:46
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I love Agalloch! I've heard 2 of their 3 studio albums (plan on getting Pale Folklore together with their new album) I'm not gonna bother listening to any new tracks until I finally get Marrow of the Spirit |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 12:59
| I'm giving this band a try because of all the recent praise. Starting with The Mantle. |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 17:36
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You are wise, sir Padraic. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: The Neck Romancer
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 18:45
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I tried listening to The Mantle but I can't stand black metal vocals. Death growls are OK, but I HATE those screeching whispers. ------------- 
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Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Date Posted: November 05 2010 at 03:53
| The Mantle is harldy even BM... but yeah, it's something that will split listeners. |
Posted By: June
Date Posted: November 05 2010 at 06:42
I hate everyone who already has the album!!!!  |