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17 minutes ago, Hungarino said:

Unless you think this genre has gone too commercial, check it out. Its actually really good.

It probably only appeals to you and me, so not too commercial yet!

I'm listening to it now. The vocalist reminds me of Grace Slick. Nice, but not shrieking. Excellent playing. Still on first track. This is well worth listening to all the way through.

 

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4 hours ago, zackflag said:

Wake - Thought Form Descent (2022)

Pretty much the only thing I've listened to for the past week. I like it. A lot, actually.

Not going to say I love everything about it, but holy shit this is really good. Like someone spiked Insomnium with a speedball.

10 minutes ago, Thatguy said:

It probably only appeals to you and me, so not too commercial yet!

I'm listening to it now. The vocalist reminds me of Grace Slick. Nice, but not shrieking. Excellent playing. Still on first track. This is well worth listening to all the way through.

 

Agreed it is a really good, immersive listen. Hypnotic.

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Hulder - The Eternal Fanfare (2022)

Each Friday morning I listen to something new (not necessarily a new release but just something I have never listened to) normally because this is usually my quietest morning of the week work-wise and I can dedicate the attention to music for at least an hour.  This week is the latest from Belgian one-woman black metaller Hulder.  A rich folk-metal vibe runs through the more conventional bm theme and a weighty amount of atmospherics make this an enjoyable enough experience.  Short format too so even easier to appreciate in a short window of attention.

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22 minutes ago, Natassja said:

Heyy hun! How you doing? How's the family? Hope all is good with you guys :))

We're good, thank you - the little girl is doing fantastic, wife and son are well. Sadly lost another of our cats recently, but also adopted a new one. Trying to keep up with painting, hoping to see my folks later this year, learning November Rain on guitar for a wedding... changing lots of diapers... How are you and yours?

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3 minutes ago, FatherAlabaster said:

We're good, thank you - the little girl is doing fantastic, wife and son are well. Sadly lost another of our cats recently, but also adopted a new one. Trying to keep up with painting, hoping to see my folks later this year, learning November Rain on guitar for a wedding... changing lots of diapers... How are you and yours?

Oh ! I remember you mentioning now your wife was expecting! So pleased for you guys.. a little girl huh? That's awesome :)) my congratulations to you all and sending love across the way! How old is she now FA? Glad everyone is good :) we are good thankyou for asking :)

Just now, Natassja said:

Oh ! I remember you mentioning now your wife was expecting! So pleased for you guys.. a little girl huh? That's awesome :)) my congratulations to you all and sending love across the way! How old is she now FA? Glad everyone is good :) we are good thankyou for asking :)

Sorry to hear about losing your cat :( it's awful eh :(

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1 minute ago, GoatmasterGeneral said:

Nice to see you return, was wondering where'd you'd gone. I thought maybe you had given up on us. Hope all is well on your end too.

 

Denevér - Vámpír, Hungary

 

Kryptamok - Kataklysmi, Finland

 

Hey there! Nah..I'll never give up on this place! Ten year anniversary next year :)) hope you are good mate :)

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29 minutes ago, Natassja said:

Oh ! I remember you mentioning now your wife was expecting! So pleased for you guys.. a little girl huh? That's awesome :)) my congratulations to you all and sending love across the way! How old is she now FA? Glad everyone is good :) we are good thankyou for asking :)

Sorry to hear about losing your cat :( it's awful eh :(

Thank you Nat :) Glad you're all well. Our daughter's name is Zoe, she's such a sweet little kid... almost five months old now. And the young man is 10 and getting really interested in chess. 

Losing that cat sucked a lot. She was "my" cat... I still miss her a bunch. No real idea what happened, it was very quick. It felt like a little soon for me to adopt a new one. We're glad to have a new lively feline presence around the house, though.

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