Best Ever Albums

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

videoheadcleaner — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 05:44:53 GMT

Author: videoheadcleaner

Posted: 03/30/2014 09:44

A nice album to whittle away my Sunday. As I write school reports and mark student work, this put me in a better mood.

I have been out of the loop of ALC for a bit but here are the ratings:

1. The Unnatural World
2. Shelter
3. Ether
4. You Are No One.
=5. The Gloaming
=5. Ghettoville
7. Island Intervals
8. Burn Your Fire For No Witness
=9. // Not rated: Moodeity, Cycles of Existential Rhyme

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

19loveless91 — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 05:35:49 GMT

Author: 19loveless91

Posted: 03/30/2014 09:35

I get why the Sigur Ros mentions, from the Jonsi appearance, to the style of vocals, and in some cases the production, but tbh the songwriting approach is quite a bit different, more "poppy" in a way I guess, so I can't really compare it to anything Sigur Ros have made so far. I also don't think it's as good as anything by them, and I hate that I can't give a proper opinion on why that is so, because it really goes only as far as me disliking the vocals. I just think they're annoying, and it probably got worse on another listen.

1. The Unnatural World
2. Burn Your Fire For No Witness
3. The Gloaming
4. Ghettoville
5. Ether
6. Cycles of Existential Rhyme
7. You Are No One
8. Shelter
*9. Moodeity
10. Island Intervals
* means only one listen

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

brun027 — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:57:11 GMT

Author: brun027

Posted: 03/28/2014 23:57

Really liked this one, truly reminds a bit of Sigur Ros, which is a great thing, loved the vocals, and really smooth, relaxing music. Might be a grower, it'll surely get more listens.

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

RockyRaccoon — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 14:12:15 GMT

Author: RockyRaccoon

Posted: 03/24/2014 18:12

Finally got around to listening to this.

Solid album, enjoyable to listen to overall. Musically it's pretty good and lyrically it's alright (the first song is a little rough). It took me a little while to get over his voice, but in the end I thought the music complimented his voice pretty well.

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 21:32:01 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/21/2014 01:32

Just realized, never posted my feedback. Absolutely brilliant album. I actually enjoyed this as much as (if not more than) most of sigur ros. I'd probably rank it below () and just slightly below Agaes Byrjun and well above Takk....
Great pick Mecca. Thanks for giving this some exposure. (still don't get how this slipped by so many people...)

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

meccalecca — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 09:39:34 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 03/19/2014 13:39

Thanks for listening guys.

I definitely wasn't sure if it was a guy singing until I saw them live a few years back. I love the arrangements on this record. I find the music to be subtle, but with great textures. However, I may still like his previous record better. It was relatively simple folk. Here's a taste (plus visual evidence that it is indeed a man, despite his long flowing hair)

Link

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 00:02:16 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/19/2014 04:02

First time I've ever had someone make Jonsi sound manly in comparison. I'm still having trouble believing that was a guy. I like the vocals though, they were pretty. The whole album was really nice and pleasant, while retaining engaging songwriting and generally just being good. The song with Jonsi was fantastic in particular. Makes me want to listen to Port St. Willow for some reason. But yeah, that was really enjoyable, one of my favorites from the ALC. Still need to catch up on a couple of picks, I think I'll try and hear those tomorrow.

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:39:57 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/19/2014 02:39

I keep forgetting to comment on these, listening to it now.

vocals: SING LOWER GODDAMMIT ajrgnajrngkladf my ears

For the rest: Everything seems fairly pretty tasteful pleasant. I get the sense he's going for some expansive nature-y atmospheric mood, but to me the arrangements use lots of twinkly/ethereal sounds that don't quite capture much; it feels a bit plastic or something. I think I could get into the songwriting more with rougher production or perhaps more rustic arrangements (and vocals an octave or two lower), if that makes any sense. Not really my sort of music I suppose.

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:23:04 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/19/2014 01:23

I haven't been able to listen to an ALC in a little based upon personal reasons, but this one was nice! I liked it. It had a very soothing voice and smooth music backing it. I guess what that means is that it was soft sounding and very softly textured.

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:32:11 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/18/2014 22:32

meccalecca wrote:

Yeah, it seemed to slip by everyone despite being released on Sub Pop and having Sigur Ros involved.

I know. You'd think BEA would be all over this shit. (Just started it. Sounds promising so far)

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

Cymro2011 — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:28:19 GMT

Author: Cymro2011

Posted: 03/18/2014 22:28

hold up, the vocalists is male!? Sounds feminine as hell. Quite nice music though, very relaxing and pretty.

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

meccalecca — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:47:18 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 03/18/2014 21:47

dividesbyzero wrote:

Oh this looks interesting, and totally slipped by me despite futilely trying to scrutinize every 2014 release. Be back later with a review

Yeah, it seemed to slip by everyone despite being released on Sub Pop and having Sigur Ros involved.

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:41:31 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/18/2014 21:41

Oh this looks interesting, and totally slipped by me despite futilely trying to scrutinize every 2014 release. Be back later with a review

Re: ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

19loveless91 — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:31:15 GMT

Author: 19loveless91

Posted: 03/18/2014 17:31

TBH the vocals annoyed me quite a bit here :/ .. The sound wasn't bad otherwise, and I think I could like this more after a few more listens.

ALC #10: Island Intervals by Death Vessel

meccalecca — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 07:57:45 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 03/18/2014 11:57

Thumbnail. Click to enlarge.

Island Intervals by Death Vessel

Listen on Bandcamp: http://deathvessel.bandcamp.com/album/island-intervals

So, the name may confuse you into thinking that you're about to hear something dark and suffocating, but instead you'll be treated to a really pretty voice. His earlier records were more folk based, but with Island Intervals, Death Vessel has gone in a new direction that seems to take influence from his former tour buddies Sigur Ros who helped make this record.