Comments on: Ruins – Place of No Pity

By: krustster

krustster — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:59:15 +0000

Good review for the most part. I really liked this album and actually, I know what you mean about the lack of complexity or whatever. The thing is though, it’s a departure from their other albums, which are a lot faster with more elaborate riffs. I’m not saying “you have to listen to all their tapes to review this one” but if you hear some of the band’s older material, it’ll be a little more evident that this one is sort of deliberately stripped down. Definitely check out “Cauldron” and “Spun Forth as Dark Nets” in any case, they’re incredible albums.

By: Luke_22

Luke_22 — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:41:31 +0000

Thanks Noch. Yeah I was conflicted with parts of this album. On one hand I love it for exactly what it is, and the straight-forward stuff mostly works well with their style. And when I mention technicality I don’t mean really wanky, techy stuff, just the occasional riff with a few more intricacies to spice things up. That said, it’s still a very enjoyable album.

By: Noch

Noch — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:31:15 +0000

This is certainly memorable and easily one of the most addictive and immersive records of the winter. More people need to snatch a copy and spread the word.

Nice review, but I can’t say I agree with your take on the lack of technicality. The rawness of the straight-forward musicianship fits *this* particular mood better. It seems more animalistic and out of control than it would’ve, had it been more of a mathematical approach. To each their own views on the matter though. ;)

By: Ace Barker

Ace Barker — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:08:59 +0000

This album is highly recommended and is full of memorable head banging riffs. Very cool. Check it out folks!!