Goatwhore - Carving Out the Eyes of God (#5496)

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Goatwhore - Carving Out the Eyes of God
Sludgily Blackened Death
Quoted: 65 / 100

Click here to see the review.

Eternal Idol · **Posted:** Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:00 pm

I pretty much agree with everything said in the review, rio. There's so much potential here that never really leads to a pay-off. I will say that this band's music is a hell of a lot funner live than it is in album form. I think part of that is the production, as in person they sounded really grimy and thick. Imagine my surprise when I brought the CD home and was greeted with slick sounding, over-produced boredom.

Kathaarian · **Posted:** Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:00 pm

I think you guys are a bit harsh on this. I had a fun time listening to this album. It's fun. Nothing more or less.

Thrashtildeth · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:21 am

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the general feel of the review seems to be: "the music is more or less fine, worthy of a few headbangs.... but it just isn't evil enough."

I know that's exaggerating a bit, but that's honestly how it reads. Anyway, I guess my point is that a 65 seems a little harsh based on that particular criticism.

I don't even listen to these guys, but the review still seemed a tad unfair. It seems to me like you should review the album for what it is, (sludgy black/death) and not what you hoped it might be (pure black).

stevelovesmoonspell · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:32 am

this guy pretty much fails at reviewing black metal, Taake, Archgoat, Teratism, Blut Aus Nord, all middle of the road scores.

Goat · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:45 am

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the general feel of the review seems to be: "the music is more or less fine, worthy of a few headbangs.... but it just isn't evil enough."

I know that's exaggerating a bit, but that's honestly how it reads. Anyway, I guess my point is that a 65 seems a little harsh based on that particular criticism.

I don't even listen to these guys, but the review still seemed a tad unfair. It seems to me like you should review the album for what it is, (sludgy black/death) and not what you hoped it might be (pure black).

For me, it was alright, but the best parts were when the band got into one of their groovy headbanging bits - clearly what they most enjoyed - and as a Soilent Green fan I must say that Goatwhore aren't that great at combining sludge and black metal. The songs are generally rather poor as well, despite the odd moment, so I can totally see why Charles gave this the score he did.

stevelovesmoonspell · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:54 am

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the general feel of the review seems to be: "the music is more or less fine, worthy of a few headbangs.... but it just isn't evil enough."

I know that's exaggerating a bit, but that's honestly how it reads. Anyway, I guess my point is that a 65 seems a little harsh based on that particular criticism.

I don't even listen to these guys, but the review still seemed a tad unfair. It seems to me like you should review the album for what it is, (sludgy black/death) and not what you hoped it might be (pure black).

For me, it was alright, but the best parts were when the band got into one of their groovy headbanging bits - clearly what they most enjoyed - and as a Soilent Green fan I must say that Goatwhore aren't that great at combining sludge and black metal. The songs are generally rather poor as well, despite the odd moment, so I can totally see why Charles gave this the score he did.

I agree there man about their groove parts, especially them being the southern band they are they incorporate some of them for good measure. That makes them a hell of a lot better then most USBM, but seriously I fail to see how they fail at the sludgey parts on Carving.

stevelovesmoonspell · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:55 am

oh and soilent green kick ass

Thrashtildeth · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:58 am

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the general feel of the review seems to be: "the music is more or less fine, worthy of a few headbangs.... but it just isn't evil enough."

I know that's exaggerating a bit, but that's honestly how it reads. Anyway, I guess my point is that a 65 seems a little harsh based on that particular criticism.

I don't even listen to these guys, but the review still seemed a tad unfair. It seems to me like you should review the album for what it is, (sludgy black/death) and not what you hoped it might be (pure black).

For me, it was alright, but the best parts were when the band got into one of their groovy headbanging bits - clearly what they most enjoyed - and as a Soilent Green fan I must say that Goatwhore aren't that great at combining sludge and black metal. The songs are generally rather poor as well, despite the odd moment, so I can totally see why Charles gave this the score he did.

So if the songs are generally rather poor, what made it a 72 for you? (not trying to be a dick, genuinely curious)

Goat · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:00 am

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the general feel of the review seems to be: "the music is more or less fine, worthy of a few headbangs.... but it just isn't evil enough."

I know that's exaggerating a bit, but that's honestly how it reads. Anyway, I guess my point is that a 65 seems a little harsh based on that particular criticism.

I don't even listen to these guys, but the review still seemed a tad unfair. It seems to me like you should review the album for what it is, (sludgy black/death) and not what you hoped it might be (pure black).

For me, it was alright, but the best parts were when the band got into one of their groovy headbanging bits - clearly what they most enjoyed - and as a Soilent Green fan I must say that Goatwhore aren't that great at combining sludge and black metal. The songs are generally rather poor as well, despite the odd moment, so I can totally see why Charles gave this the score he did.

So if the songs are generally rather poor, what made it a 72 for you? (not trying to be a dick, genuinely curious)

The fact that the groovy bits can be really good, and if you turn off your brain it's a fun listen, but there's still a great deal of work needed before they really be as excellent as people think.

stevelovesmoonspell · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:02 am

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the general feel of the review seems to be: "the music is more or less fine, worthy of a few headbangs.... but it just isn't evil enough."

I know that's exaggerating a bit, but that's honestly how it reads. Anyway, I guess my point is that a 65 seems a little harsh based on that particular criticism.

I don't even listen to these guys, but the review still seemed a tad unfair. It seems to me like you should review the album for what it is, (sludgy black/death) and not what you hoped it might be (pure black).

For me, it was alright, but the best parts were when the band got into one of their groovy headbanging bits - clearly what they most enjoyed - and as a Soilent Green fan I must say that Goatwhore aren't that great at combining sludge and black metal. The songs are generally rather poor as well, despite the odd moment, so I can totally see why Charles gave this the score he did.

So if the songs are generally rather poor, what made it a 72 for you? (not trying to be a dick, genuinely curious)

The fact that the groovy bits can be really good, and if you turn off your brain it's a fun listen, but there's still a great deal of work needed before they really be as excellent as people think.

what do you mean turn your brain off? Haha groove is better then over technicality by far. I'd take this over any shitty Gorguts release.

Thrashtildeth · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:06 am

lol steve, you hilarious bastard. Do you pick the bands you're gonna hate on each day at random?

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:09 am

stevelovesmoonspell wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the general feel of the review seems to be: "the music is more or less fine, worthy of a few headbangs.... but it just isn't evil enough."

I know that's exaggerating a bit, but that's honestly how it reads. Anyway, I guess my point is that a 65 seems a little harsh based on that particular criticism.

I don't even listen to these guys, but the review still seemed a tad unfair. It seems to me like you should review the album for what it is, (sludgy black/death) and not what you hoped it might be (pure black).

For me, it was alright, but the best parts were when the band got into one of their groovy headbanging bits - clearly what they most enjoyed - and as a Soilent Green fan I must say that Goatwhore aren't that great at combining sludge and black metal. The songs are generally rather poor as well, despite the odd moment, so I can totally see why Charles gave this the score he did.

So if the songs are generally rather poor, what made it a 72 for you? (not trying to be a dick, genuinely curious)

The fact that the groovy bits can be really good, and if you turn off your brain it's a fun listen, but there's still a great deal of work needed before they really be as excellent as people think.

what do you mean turn your brain off? Haha groove is better then over technicality by far. I'd take this over any shitty Gorguts release.

fail

Gorguts rules

I take back my comment about you and the whole Kreator-Flag of hate thing...

stevelovesmoonspell · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:10 am

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

lol steve, you hilarious bastard. Do you pick the bands you're gonna hate on each day at random?

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stevelovesmoonspell · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:12 am

DevotedWalnut wrote:

stevelovesmoonspell wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the general feel of the review seems to be: "the music is more or less fine, worthy of a few headbangs.... but it just isn't evil enough."

I know that's exaggerating a bit, but that's honestly how it reads. Anyway, I guess my point is that a 65 seems a little harsh based on that particular criticism.

I don't even listen to these guys, but the review still seemed a tad unfair. It seems to me like you should review the album for what it is, (sludgy black/death) and not what you hoped it might be (pure black).

For me, it was alright, but the best parts were when the band got into one of their groovy headbanging bits - clearly what they most enjoyed - and as a Soilent Green fan I must say that Goatwhore aren't that great at combining sludge and black metal. The songs are generally rather poor as well, despite the odd moment, so I can totally see why Charles gave this the score he did.

So if the songs are generally rather poor, what made it a 72 for you? (not trying to be a dick, genuinely curious)

The fact that the groovy bits can be really good, and if you turn off your brain it's a fun listen, but there's still a great deal of work needed before they really be as excellent as people think.

what do you mean turn your brain off? Haha groove is better then over technicality by far. I'd take this over any shitty Gorguts release.

fail

Gorguts rules

I take back my comment about you and the whole Kreator-Flag of hate thing...

Gorguts is overblown, overtechnical, shit now go throw yourself in a meatgrinder you Cannuck.

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:13 am

stevelovesmoonspell · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:13 am

DevotedWalnut wrote:

stevelovesmoonspell wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the general feel of the review seems to be: "the music is more or less fine, worthy of a few headbangs.... but it just isn't evil enough."

I know that's exaggerating a bit, but that's honestly how it reads. Anyway, I guess my point is that a 65 seems a little harsh based on that particular criticism.

I don't even listen to these guys, but the review still seemed a tad unfair. It seems to me like you should review the album for what it is, (sludgy black/death) and not what you hoped it might be (pure black).

For me, it was alright, but the best parts were when the band got into one of their groovy headbanging bits - clearly what they most enjoyed - and as a Soilent Green fan I must say that Goatwhore aren't that great at combining sludge and black metal. The songs are generally rather poor as well, despite the odd moment, so I can totally see why Charles gave this the score he did.

So if the songs are generally rather poor, what made it a 72 for you? (not trying to be a dick, genuinely curious)

The fact that the groovy bits can be really good, and if you turn off your brain it's a fun listen, but there's still a great deal of work needed before they really be as excellent as people think.

what do you mean turn your brain off? Haha groove is better then over technicality by far. I'd take this over any shitty Gorguts release.

fail

Gorguts rules

I take back my comment about you and the whole Kreator-Flag of hate thing...

I say this with all the love in the world.

stevelovesmoonspell · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:13 am

DevotedWalnut wrote:

:rolleyes:

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:18 am

stevelovesmoonspell wrote:

DevotedWalnut wrote:

stevelovesmoonspell wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the general feel of the review seems to be: "the music is more or less fine, worthy of a few headbangs.... but it just isn't evil enough."

I know that's exaggerating a bit, but that's honestly how it reads. Anyway, I guess my point is that a 65 seems a little harsh based on that particular criticism.

I don't even listen to these guys, but the review still seemed a tad unfair. It seems to me like you should review the album for what it is, (sludgy black/death) and not what you hoped it might be (pure black).

For me, it was alright, but the best parts were when the band got into one of their groovy headbanging bits - clearly what they most enjoyed - and as a Soilent Green fan I must say that Goatwhore aren't that great at combining sludge and black metal. The songs are generally rather poor as well, despite the odd moment, so I can totally see why Charles gave this the score he did.

So if the songs are generally rather poor, what made it a 72 for you? (not trying to be a dick, genuinely curious)

The fact that the groovy bits can be really good, and if you turn off your brain it's a fun listen, but there's still a great deal of work needed before they really be as excellent as people think.

what do you mean turn your brain off? Haha groove is better then over technicality by far. I'd take this over any shitty Gorguts release.

fail

Gorguts rules

I take back my comment about you and the whole Kreator-Flag of hate thing...

I say this with all the love in the world.

I don't believe you.

stevelovesmoonspell · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:21 am

DevotedWalnut wrote:

stevelovesmoonspell wrote:

DevotedWalnut wrote:

stevelovesmoonspell wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Goat wrote:

Thrashtilldeth wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the general feel of the review seems to be: "the music is more or less fine, worthy of a few headbangs.... but it just isn't evil enough."

I know that's exaggerating a bit, but that's honestly how it reads. Anyway, I guess my point is that a 65 seems a little harsh based on that particular criticism.

I don't even listen to these guys, but the review still seemed a tad unfair. It seems to me like you should review the album for what it is, (sludgy black/death) and not what you hoped it might be (pure black).

For me, it was alright, but the best parts were when the band got into one of their groovy headbanging bits - clearly what they most enjoyed - and as a Soilent Green fan I must say that Goatwhore aren't that great at combining sludge and black metal. The songs are generally rather poor as well, despite the odd moment, so I can totally see why Charles gave this the score he did.

So if the songs are generally rather poor, what made it a 72 for you? (not trying to be a dick, genuinely curious)

The fact that the groovy bits can be really good, and if you turn off your brain it's a fun listen, but there's still a great deal of work needed before they really be as excellent as people think.

what do you mean turn your brain off? Haha groove is better then over technicality by far. I'd take this over any shitty Gorguts release.

fail

Gorguts rules

I take back my comment about you and the whole Kreator-Flag of hate thing...

I say this with all the love in the world.

I don't believe you.

how do i prove my heart to you oh Devoted!
:omfg:

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