Category Archives: AOTY2012
1 – Kyuss – Welcome To Sky Valley (1994)
This is the sound of a jeep roaring across desert plains. The sound of friends sat by a campfire, watching the sun rise & set with a few beers losing track of time. Another milestone in the stoner rock scene, … Continue reading →
2 – Tool – Lateralus (2001)
I’m actually completely intimidated about reviewing this album. I’m wondering if I can actually justify how good this is just using words. That sounds completely melodramatic, but sometimes the best way is to just let someone experience something for themselves … Continue reading →
3 – Meshuggah – Destroy Erase Improve (1995)
I will open this review by saying this won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. This album is loud, obnoxious and repetitive. It also lacks melody, is almost emotionless (except maybe anger) and cold. So, what’s it got going for it … Continue reading →
4 – Death – Symbolic (1995)
Thinking-mans death metal isn’t a term you hear often. Death metal is known for been savage, a little dumb and depending on who you ask, even a little fun. But, if there ever was an album which effortlessly combined the … Continue reading →
5 – Dub War – Pain (1995)
If there ever was a hidden gem for metal heads who like something a bit different, this is it. This album effortlessly combines metal, reggae and touches of electronic & hip hop to create a completely unique fusion of music. … Continue reading →
6 – Crowbar – Odd Fellows Rest (1998)
I’ll never forget the moment I first heard this album towards the end of last year. This was a band I’d never heard before. I knew they played sludge, but that really didn’t do this band justice. See, despite me … Continue reading →
7 – Sleep – Holy Mountain (1993)
Three massive Black Sabbath fans smoke lots of weed and start jamming on their instruments. This happens. An absolute milestone in the stoner rock/metal scene, there’s not a lot I can say what hasn’t already been said about this album. … Continue reading →
8 – Atheist – Unquestionable Presence (1991)
What happens when jazz fusion and death metal have a one night stand? You get Atheist. And the result is mind-blowing. Atheist somehow perfectly manage to translate jazz rhythms into guitar, demonstrating amazing technical prowess in the process. It almost … Continue reading →
9 – Gojira – L’enfant Sauvage (2012)
If mother nature was to form a metal band, they would probably sound something like Gojira. Gojira aren’t a band to stand still, each album has so felt like some sort of progression. From the crushing, robotic heaviness of “From … Continue reading →
10 – Death Grips – The Money Store (2012)
Sick of the bland, over-produced Hip Hop / R n’ B that commercial radio swims in? Well, here’s the perfect tonic. I owe my discovery of this to a friend who goes by the nickname of ‘Whitey’ and frankly he’s … Continue reading →
Play it on a rainy day. 