AOTY contenders so far?

by seth Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:47 am

What albums do you think belong in the running for album of the year? Some of my favorites so far:

Adorned Graves - The Earth hath Opened her Mouth. This one is almost certain to be my top pick, unless something absolutely incredible comes out in the next two months. I consider this a near perfect album, and have been playing it almost every day since it came out

Theocracy - Mosaic. This one obviously had to be on the list. Not Theocracy’s best imo, but still really good

A Secret Ending - Hexaemeron. Death metal/deathcore that doesn’t suck. And that’s saying a lot. Really fun, energetic music that’s perfect to work out to. The lyrics are great as well, it’s all too rare to see a band stick up for six-day creationism like ASE does

Applehead - The Light side of the Apple. Way better than you’d expect from a band called Applehead. Not even sure what genre this is exactly, but I really like it

Any others you think deserve the title?

by Fundy Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:02 am

I presumed it would be Theocracy, but that Bride album just keeps thumping around in my head. Not sure which one I'm going to go with yet.

by Fundy Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:03 am

seth wrote:A Secret Ending - Hexaemeron. Death metal/deathcore that doesn’t suck. And that’s saying a lot. Really fun, energetic music that’s perfect to work out to. The lyrics are great as well, it’s all too rare to see a band stick up for six-day creationism like ASE does

A Secret Ending is one of the few Death Metal bands I can listen to and enjoy.

by BaleMaster Mon Nov 13, 2023 4:18 am

My auricular attention has shifted so much this year (and 2022) that I've mainly been listening to YouTube and Spotify podcasts more than music. Still haven't listened to all of Bride or Theocracy. The last album that truly fascinated me was Applehead.

by Lex Metalis Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:01 am

This time of the year is very complicated to me, as I work promoting bands, I usually listen more music for the guys that I work with, so isn't so ethical use these names in an AotY list, but I also have good choices.

AotY as a common listener:

HolyName - S/T

Sangue Inocente - Vença Seus Medos (Brazilian HC)

Michel Oliveira - Solus

AotY as promoter:

Narnia - Ghost Town

MS's Destroyer of Death - Eternal Reign

by CrimsonWarrior Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:36 am

Theocracy will probably win for me. Its only competition is Fathomage.

by Black Rider Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:30 am

Sacrificium followed by Testimony of Apocalypse.

by mothy Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:10 am

Adorned Graves, Wytch Hazel , Martin Simmons, Theocracy and Signum Regis , Plague of the Ungodly, AfterWinter and Diviner are my contenders so far

by Pethead Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:11 am

How about a top 5? (In no particular order):

Sacrificium
IronWrath
Bride
Theocracy
Narnia

by Pethead Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:19 am

Honorable mentions:

Burial Extraction
Plague of the Ungodly
Applehead
Last Times
Crucible Divine
Enduring Revery
Swingle and Thompson Ordained
Adorned Graves
Soundless Whisper
Vultures Gathering
Fathomage
Disciple
Ritual Servant
AfterWinter
Testimony of Apocalypse
INRI Immortal
Troparion
A Secret Ending
Diviner
Soledriver
Signum Regis

by seth Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:50 am

I need to check out the Bride album, haven’t gotten around to it because it’s not on spotify

by seth Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:51 am

Fundy wrote:
seth wrote:A Secret Ending - Hexaemeron. Death metal/deathcore that doesn’t suck. And that’s saying a lot. Really fun, energetic music that’s perfect to work out to. The lyrics are great as well, it’s all too rare to see a band stick up for six-day creationism like ASE does

A Secret Ending is one of the few Death Metal bands I can listen to and enjoy.

Same

by Kerrick Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:32 pm

So far, this is my list (alphabetical order), though I suspect Hafgúa will be at or at least very near the top of my list once it's released. DOOOOOOOM!

Adorned Graves - The Earth Hath Opened Her Mouth
Enduring Revery - Carrier
Jernlov - Resurrection
Ritual Servant - Albus Mendacium
Sombre Holiday - The Soul's Blood
Theocracy - Mosaic
Vials Of Wrath - Ataraxia I & II
Wytch Hazel - IV: Sacrament

by Pethead Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:39 pm

Whoa, a Kerrick list I can pronounce!

by Hardcore Christian Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:36 pm

I don't have a particular order yet, some albums are just too new and haven't been spun enough yet.

Holy Name - Self Titled
August Burns Red - Death Below
Silent Planet - SUPERBLOOM
War of Ages - Dominion
'68 - Yes And.....
The Ongoing Concept - Again
Fallstar - Sacred Mirrors
Wytch Hazel - Sacrament
Earth Groans - Tongue Tied
Impending Doom - Last Days

by Ammocas Mon Nov 13, 2023 4:37 pm

In no particular order:
Wytch Hazel - IV:Sacrament
Adorned Graves - The Earth Hath Opened Her Mouth
Theocracy - Mosaic
Bride - Are You Awake
Diviner - Avalon
AppleHead - The Lighter Side of The Apple
Martin Simson’s DOD - Eternal Reign
AfterWinter - Paramnesia

I just received Signum Regis - Undivided … today so probably gonna add it to the AOTY.
As this year progressed, it turned out some really great albums towards the latter half of the year.

by alldatndensum Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:15 pm

Applehead
Martin Simson's Destroyer of Death
Bride

I am betting this changes once the new Whitecross comes out in December.

by seth Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:18 pm

I listened to the Bride album and tbh wasn’t all that impressed. Some songs were decent, but overall it kind of sounded like they were trying to imitate Guns n Roses, even down to Dale’s vocal tone, and not pulling it off that well

by seth Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:23 pm

Overall I think Bride has sort of suffered from “Metallica syndrome.” An excellent beginning, but kind of fell off after a few albums and never recovered. I like a few songs from their later albums, but nothing like the first few imo

by StevenCressler Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:23 am

Red - Rated R

No idea why the album is called that lol
If you like music that is very melodic, but still very heavy, and might have some violins, this is a great album. I highly reccommend the song "Minus it All"

by Fundy Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:53 am

alldatndensum wrote:Applehead
Martin Simson's Destroyer of Death
Bride

I am betting this changes once the new Whitecross comes out in December.

Cool! I didn't realise Whitecross' album would be out in December, I presumed it would be sometime next year. If it does end up being December, then that will be right up there (based on the 3 EP songs)

by Constantine Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:34 pm

I keep a running list but it's hard to pinpoint an AOTY yet.
The closest so far would be Theocracy.

by KaramKaram Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:27 am

These are for me the contenders for AOTY

Red - Rated R
Theocracy - Mosaic
Wolves at the Gate - Lost in Translation

by Friday13th Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:31 am

Definitely Theocracy like it is every year they release something, but I was pleasantly surprised by Narnia’s Ghost Town. I still haven’t listened to the entirety of the Adorned Graves album that might be up my alley but I wasn’t too impressed with my first sample.

by Pethead Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:36 am

Adorned Graves might take a little longer to digest, but it’s REALLY good.

I too was impressed with Narnia.

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