I Was Tagged By @paaopalpoerepr33 For Four Albums I've Listened To Recently! I'm Going To Pick Ones I've

I was tagged by @paaopalpoerepr33 for four albums I've listened to recently! I'm going to pick ones I've frequented in the last year, since I usually just cycle through my favorite tracks by various artists! this blog is still somewhat fresh so i don't have a TON of mutuals atm, but i'll tag a couple silly goofies i know @hotshotshitshow @21ozofpiss @thebrightestlodge

LOVE- Foetus

Hands down has become one of my favorite albums of all time. In general Foetus has become one of my favorite artists within the last year, but this album is the bestest in my opinion. Foetus has been a catalyst for me better understanding what exactly I enjoy most in my favorite music and why, especially this album. I love most of the songs and some are prone to making me tear up. Sometimes its the sheer emotions tied to the music, other times its the beauty of the instrumentals. For people who are unfamiliar with JG Thirwell's stuff, Love serves as a good introduction to his sound as well as showcases all the fun little places he likes to take his music to (one of my favorite things about Foetus in general). Its unfortunately one of those albums where the lyrics to all my favorite songs exist nowhere on the internet.

COMMUNION- Septicflesh

Got really into Septicflesh last year when I was in my winterly souslborne fugue state. Artistically I don't think they're that groundbreaking. As a symphonic metal band they walk a very thin line, but the fact that they are a symphonic DEATH metal band has kept them from going overboard with their concepts and dooming themselves to the depths of egregious corniness. I like what they've been trying to do and have a massive appreciation for their technical skills! Their orchestral tunes are very theatrical in a way that makes my skin vibrate violently with excitement! This album in particular became an instant fave. It's concept is very clear and concise and shows just how talented the band members are as musicians but also as COMPOSERS. All the songs flow together naturally. Its one of the very few albums I will sit and listen to from beginning to end on repeat. They are Greek and as someone who is trying to learn the language, that's a plus, but it seems that they utilize Greek less and less as time goes on.

THE GREAT ANNIHILATOR- Swans

The emotional intensity of the album is what gets me, which I suppose is pretty typical for Swans lol. But the past year has been a ever-turning sphere of vicious emotions for me and somewhat of a year of understanding. For me there is a feeling of bitter longing that lingers when I listen to this album. This album often gives me clear and emotionally complex visuals to wrap up in each song. Not something that I'd like to describe as "relatable", but maybe that is the case.

AS HARD AS YOU CAN- LustSickPuppy

An aggressive EP. If you like MachineGirl you'll probably like LustSickPuppy (he produces for LustSick sometimes). Honestly I come back mostly for the songs that were originally released as singles. To put it simply, its a good one to revisit when you're angry or feeling like being bad to the bone haha