As for Deceiver, I absolutely love it as much as War Eternal, my personal favorite Arch Enemy album. I have noticed the album is more accessible and melodic than on previous albums. Hardcore fans may not appreciate the band's more streamlined sound but I love it. "The Watcher" is one of my favorite tracks off the album. Super catchy. Another great track is "Handshake with Hell". Alissa White-Gluz mixes things up including clean vocals with her traditional harsh vocals. The song is a banger for this fan. There is not one track on the album I did not like. It is such a fun album to listen to while I work.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Album of the Week
I have been waiting for this album to drop, and it finally did last Friday. It is Arch Enemy's new album Deceivers. I have been excited about this album since the band started releasing singles from it earlier this year. I believe "Deceiver, Deceiver" was the first track the band unleashed on the public. I liked the song but it was not until "House of Mirrors" convinced me to pre-order the album in April or May. I was meh when Will to Power came out in 2017 so I was initially wary when I heard about Deceiver. I should also note I recently listened to Will to Power for the first time in 2-3 years, and it has grown on me quite a bit.
Monday, August 15, 2022
Playlist of the Week
Last week, I created a playlist of songs from all the bands I had seen in 2022 (so far, I have 3 more shows for the year I plan on attending). The artists and bands on this mix consists of Rina Sawayama, Beast in Black, Nightwish, The Linda Lindas, Jensen McRae, and Muna. I saw Nightwish w/Beast in Black at The Fillmore but the rest of the artists/bands I saw at First Avenue.
I had a great time at most of the shows, Rina Sawayama was the only show which I didn't have any fun. I was surrounded by maskless people in a sold out show,and made the mistake of not getting closer towards the stage. My favorite concert I have seen was Japanese Breakfast with The Linda Lindas although I absolutely loved Muna w/Jensen McCrae. Muna really sounds incredible live. They really brought the energy to First Avenue.
My next concerts are in the fall. I am seeing Wardruna, Band-Maid, and Flor De Toloache. I am going to Chicago for the Japanese rock band Band-Maid. Super psyched about that show and to get the hell out of town for a few days.
Songs to Check Out:
"Paprika" by Japanese Breakfast
"Paprika" by Japanese Breakfast
"What I Want" by Muna
"Good Legs" by Jensen McRae
"Oh!" by The Linda Lindas
"Elan" by Nightwish
"One Night in Tokyo" by Beast in Black
"Good Legs" by Jensen McRae
"Oh!" by The Linda Lindas
"Elan" by Nightwish
"One Night in Tokyo" by Beast in Black
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Weekly Working From Home Playlist
It's my favorite time of the day...Sunday afternoon. Definitely in a metal mood this week especially when I just got my CD copy for Deceivers by Arch Enemy in the mail today. There is some music that isn't in the metal genre like "Tranenherz" by Blutengel, "Cuckoo" by Curve, and "Violet Age" by Night Sins.
2-3 weeks ago, I discovered that all the ambient/darkwave albums by Delerium is now on Spotify for streaming. I am so excited about it. I had a few albums from their ambient/darkwave days but had to sell because I was strapped for cash.
Albums:
Amaranthe: Maximalism
Burning Witches: The Witch of the North
Delerium: Faces, Forms, and Illusions
Gabriel and The Apocalypse: Alpha Bionic
Suicide Commando: Goddrestruktor
Playlists:
My Current Favorite Songs
My Current Favorite Songs
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Friday, August 12, 2022
My Current Favorite Songs of the Week
TGIF! Here is this week's mix. I have a good mix of heavy metal, EBM, and everything not metal and EBM. Enjoy!
Songs to Check Out:
"Poisoned Arrow" by Arch Enemy
"Nights in White Satin"(Moody Blues cover) by Oceans of Slumber
"Poisoned Arrow" by Arch Enemy
"Nights in White Satin"(Moody Blues cover) by Oceans of Slumber
"Kind of Girl" by Muna
"Myth" by System Syn
"Bang Bang Bang" by Solemn
"Stranger Danger" by Ayria
"Heretic" by Semblant
"Myth" by System Syn
"Bang Bang Bang" by Solemn
"Stranger Danger" by Ayria
"Heretic" by Semblant
Thursday, August 11, 2022
2022 releases I have heard so far (August update)
I thought now would be another good time to update my list of 2022 releases I have heard. Since my June update, I have listened to close to 2 dozen new releases. I won't name the albums but there were some disappointing releases I have heard on this list but fortunately they are outnumbered by the amazing albums I have heard this year (so far).
A Crowd of Rebellion: ABANDONSYSTEM_(Your Voice Edition)
The Birthday Massacre: Fascination
Chasity Brown: Sing to the Walls
Collapse: Black Sheep is Still Dreaming
Collide: Notes From the Universe
Dreamcatcher: Apocalypse: Save Us
Floor Jansen: Live in Amsterdam
Florence and The Machine: Dance Fever
Go With Strangers: Finding Ikigai
Hatchie: Giving the World Away
Hikaru Utada: Hikaru Utada Live Session From Air Studios
Hrishikesh Hirway: Rooms I Used To Call My Own
Imperial Circus Dead Decadence: Mogari/Imperial Circus Dead Decadence
Kat Leon/Jo Blankenburg: The World is Waiting
Kostnateni: Ohen hori Tam, Kdle Padl
Little Jinder: Salta Diamanter
Nocturna: Daughters of the Night
Oceans of Slumber: Starlight and Ash
Poison Garden: Army of Dreamers
Rolling Quartz: Fighting
Sabaton: The War to End All Wars
Sabaton: The Symphony to End All Wars
Solitary Experiments: Every Now and Then EP
Tears For Fears: The Tipping Point
Undead Corporation: Fake EP
Undead Corporation: J.O.I.N.T
Various Artists: Turning Red soundtrack
Veiled in Scarlet: Reincarnation
Wardruna: Kvitravn - First Flight of the White Raven
Whale Done!: Lost in Translation
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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