14:30 for the record, I have said to myself "god, I wanna listen to Margin for Error" on multiple occasions lmao. It took me a little bit to love Margin for Error, but now It's among my favorites off the album, although I understand why someone wouldn't.
not sure if you noticed it, but the ending of God, Or Whatever You Call It is a callback to earlier when he satires the idea of a god that people make in their image, when he had a conversation about the weather. He claims "his actual conversation with the lamb (God)" went like this, and in response to all of his questions, he simply hears horrible noise. It's meant to highlight that despite the common consensus, god is not a white man in the sky, its something far beyond our own ideas of it
I'm honestly so happy to be able to see someone else listen to this album for the first time. It was my favorite of last year, and it connects with me on a few levels. However, your interpretation of the closing track just changed the way I'll look at this project forever. I can relate to that cosmic fear as well, and now I'm even more appreciative to have watched (and subbed). As for Sprain itself, it feels to me like it makes sense that this would be their last record. I believe you said something about the viability of the live performance of these songs, and it reminded me of some footage I saw of them performing at the Moroccan Lounge. The energy on that stage was terrifying. The way they played their instruments and looked to Alex (the frontman) for cues was, at times, genuinely upsetting to me. I thought to myself "there's no way they can perform like this sustainably/regularly, the emotional toll would just be too much." I'm happy* we got the record that we did, as I see it as nothing short of a monumental/questionable achievement; a gargantuan sonic tapestry depicting the actions and experiences of someone I wouldn't ever care to meet. On a lighter note, I'd like to put forward a suggestion for a possible future reaction! Deafheaven's "Sunbather" is like the other face of the Sprain/Daughters/Swans coin, imo. It falls under the blackgaze genre, or a blend of black metal and shoegaze. The songs on that album are simultaneously hopeful, desperate, awe-inspiring, and heartbreaking, all while being composed with a generous heap of intention (in response to your criticism of "Margin for Error" being unnecessarily drawn out). The performances on it are all top-tier, and it stands to this day as my all-time favorite album. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it! (And thanks again for putting yourself through this marathon of an album lol)
I think you'd enjoy Deathconcsiousness by Have a Nice Life. It's an extremely dark album the revolves around the idea of death and how it relates to humanity as a whole. It was recorded by two guys with a budget of about $1000, and the master files for a lot of the songs were lost at one point, so the album sounds about as lo-fi as you can get. That sound works really well with the atmosphere and vibe of the album though. It's a longer album, but the longest song is 11 minutes, so it would probably be more approachable for you compared to this album. Great reaction btw.
Ngl the first time I listened to it I didn't really get it, it's probably the the album that grew on me the most ever on re-listens. It's probably in my top 20 of all time now
hate to say it but this is really an album that takes a few listens to truly rate, that being said however, i feel like you did this album complete justice, and ended up completely getting the message by the end. cheers.
If you enjoyed any of the guitar work on this album, you might like 'A Laughing Death In Meatspace' by Tropical Fuck Storm. They are a lot more to the point, less intense, and is much more of a rock record.
Mhm yeah I am an rym user lmao. To be honest I really don't know why I sent the most inaccessible long-winded album I could find but yknow. I fully 100% understand why some people don't like it or find it pretentious. I'm used to post-rock at this point and I guess I just forgot how long some of the tracks really are. I will refrain from requesting more rym core stuff in the future but I'm glad you found some value in this even if a lot of that value wasn't necessarily positive. As some one who also has religious trama and left the church, yeah this think may have made my cry by the ending, and I still get chills listening to the last few minutes of it to be honest.
Ooh PLEASE listen to swans if you haven't, you'll love them. if you want something with a similar aggression do 'To Be Kind', expanse beauty and intensity? 'The Glowing man'. 'The Seer' if you want something schizophrenic, and 'Soundtracks for the Blind' for something deeply intense, terrifying, gorgeous and misanthropic.
The most i can say is about Soundtracks for the Blind, and how it was made over several years of Michael Gira's recordings, all constructed together into one album. It imbued the project with this weird expansive temporal feeling I haven't gotten from any other project, their discography or else. It's so unique and epic, break neck and bipolar switching from post rock expanses to punk to even a dance track at one point. Those who criticise the project call it bloated but for those who love it, me included, it's that vast heterogeneity that makes it so spectacular. Somehow it's both expansive and claustrophobic at the same time and it's one of my favourites.
14:30 for the record, I have said to myself "god, I wanna listen to Margin for Error" on multiple occasions lmao. It took me a little bit to love Margin for Error, but now It's among my favorites off the album, although I understand why someone wouldn't.
not sure if you noticed it, but the ending of God, Or Whatever You Call It is a callback to earlier when he satires the idea of a god that people make in their image, when he had a conversation about the weather. He claims "his actual conversation with the lamb (God)" went like this, and in response to all of his questions, he simply hears horrible noise. It's meant to highlight that despite the common consensus, god is not a white man in the sky, its something far beyond our own ideas of it
I'm honestly so happy to be able to see someone else listen to this album for the first time. It was my favorite of last year, and it connects with me on a few levels. However, your interpretation of the closing track just changed the way I'll look at this project forever. I can relate to that cosmic fear as well, and now I'm even more appreciative to have watched (and subbed).
As for Sprain itself, it feels to me like it makes sense that this would be their last record. I believe you said something about the viability of the live performance of these songs, and it reminded me of some footage I saw of them performing at the Moroccan Lounge. The energy on that stage was terrifying. The way they played their instruments and looked to Alex (the frontman) for cues was, at times, genuinely upsetting to me. I thought to myself "there's no way they can perform like this sustainably/regularly, the emotional toll would just be too much." I'm happy* we got the record that we did, as I see it as nothing short of a monumental/questionable achievement; a gargantuan sonic tapestry depicting the actions and experiences of someone I wouldn't ever care to meet.
On a lighter note, I'd like to put forward a suggestion for a possible future reaction! Deafheaven's "Sunbather" is like the other face of the Sprain/Daughters/Swans coin, imo. It falls under the blackgaze genre, or a blend of black metal and shoegaze. The songs on that album are simultaneously hopeful, desperate, awe-inspiring, and heartbreaking, all while being composed with a generous heap of intention (in response to your criticism of "Margin for Error" being unnecessarily drawn out). The performances on it are all top-tier, and it stands to this day as my all-time favorite album. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it! (And thanks again for putting yourself through this marathon of an album lol)
I think you'd enjoy Deathconcsiousness by Have a Nice Life. It's an extremely dark album the revolves around the idea of death and how it relates to humanity as a whole. It was recorded by two guys with a budget of about $1000, and the master files for a lot of the songs were lost at one point, so the album sounds about as lo-fi as you can get. That sound works really well with the atmosphere and vibe of the album though. It's a longer album, but the longest song is 11 minutes, so it would probably be more approachable for you compared to this album. Great reaction btw.
Ngl the first time I listened to it I didn't really get it, it's probably the the album that grew on me the most ever on re-listens. It's probably in my top 20 of all time now
interesting. adding it to the pile
What Have You Done
@@Slyutt Emotional damage.
hate to say it but this is really an album that takes a few listens to truly rate, that being said however, i feel like you did this album complete justice, and ended up completely getting the message by the end. cheers.
If you enjoyed any of the guitar work on this album, you might like 'A Laughing Death In Meatspace' by Tropical Fuck Storm. They are a lot more to the point, less intense, and is much more of a rock record.
I also want to check this out now, thanks :)
might check that out thanks!
Mhm yeah I am an rym user lmao. To be honest I really don't know why I sent the most inaccessible long-winded album I could find but yknow. I fully 100% understand why some people don't like it or find it pretentious. I'm used to post-rock at this point and I guess I just forgot how long some of the tracks really are. I will refrain from requesting more rym core stuff in the future but I'm glad you found some value in this even if a lot of that value wasn't necessarily positive. As some one who also has religious trama and left the church, yeah this think may have made my cry by the ending, and I still get chills listening to the last few minutes of it to be honest.
I bump this album on the way to work
its always a good day when sly uploads
Margin for Error is goated.
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Ooh PLEASE listen to swans if you haven't, you'll love them. if you want something with a similar aggression do 'To Be Kind', expanse beauty and intensity? 'The Glowing man'. 'The Seer' if you want something schizophrenic, and 'Soundtracks for the Blind' for something deeply intense, terrifying, gorgeous and misanthropic.
The most i can say is about Soundtracks for the Blind, and how it was made over several years of Michael Gira's recordings, all constructed together into one album. It imbued the project with this weird expansive temporal feeling I haven't gotten from any other project, their discography or else. It's so unique and epic, break neck and bipolar switching from post rock expanses to punk to even a dance track at one point. Those who criticise the project call it bloated but for those who love it, me included, it's that vast heterogeneity that makes it so spectacular. Somehow it's both expansive and claustrophobic at the same time and it's one of my favourites.
Might have to finally dive into swans (havent heard anything from them)
Love this video and I love this album. RUclips NEEDS an anti fantano rn lmao