Trouble- "The Skull"
Trouble's sophomore effort "The Skull" is a monumental piece of second wave doom metal released in 1985. Although not held in as high of regard as their debut, I think this album shows a bit more sophisticated and more focused songwriting, albeit a bit more reserved.
Pentagram- "Show 'Em How"
The sixth album from Bobby and Co. released in 2004. Far looser and more rock inspired than their earlier albums, "Show 'Em How" reminds me of mid-era Cathedral with Bobby delivering his downright grooviest vocal performance to date. Put this on and float around space for a while. I'm sure Bobby did during 2004.
Saint Vitus- "Mournful Cries"
The fourth Vitus record released in 1988 on SST. There really isn't much you can say about this, essential and responsible for a million carbon copies. Eternal worship.
Count Raven - "Storm Warning"
Swedish doom metal classic. I feel like this band is horrifically underrated. For fans of Pentagram, Saint Vitus, and Candlemass. Essential.
- Joe