Revisiting this outlet for today; maybe tomorrow too. Maybe not. Who gives a shit.
Winter - "Into Darkness" : Like Celtic Frost and Hellhammer on heroin recording in a basement. One of the ugliest and bleakest albums I've ever heard. Uglier than Autopsy. So ugly in fact that sometimes it's almost inaudible - other times you can't even tell a single instrument apart. There's nothing melodramatic here, there's no pianos or violins or epic introductions - it's the embodiment of negativity. Pure death/doom.
Candlemass - "Nightfall" : The quintessential doom record, and the start to their best era with Messiah on vocals. Perfect mix of dark and somber doom in a crushingly heavy and catchy structure. It's everything you could've wanted from "Epicus" - on steroids. Just go watch the music video for "Bewitched", you wimps.
Accept - "Breaker" : This is a top 3 Accept record for me. Lots of nods Bon Scott-era AC/DC and Judas Priest without sounding derivative, great guitar work and a level of cheese that is off the charts in the best way possible. It's no "Balls to the Wall", and there's a few duds on here, but overall it rocks.
Brutal Truth - "Sounds of the Animal Kingdom" : Haven't listened to this album in easily 10 years, and probably won't for at least another 10. 22 tracks chock full of bullshit and minimal highlights. Danny Lilker though.
- WOODS