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Album of the year?, Oct 22 2011

Agalloch never cease to amaze me.
I have been a listener since their debut album and while Marrow of the Spirit shares very few similarities to their past work it is, by far, my favorite piece.
Guitar melodies have always been at the forefront of Agalloch's writing and Marrow exhibits some of the finest folk, post-rock, and black metal compositions to date.
The opening track is melancholia at it's best. It sets the tone of darkness and despair that encompasses the remainder of the album. Past Agalloch albums have begun in a similar way but have gradually built to the heavier elements while Marrow of the Spirit, instead, follows its opening track with pure Black Metal blast… Read more

Wonderfully different, Sep 21 2011

Heritage is a mature album written by a band who has inspired me since their inception. I'm one of the rare few fans who had realized their importance and significance during the Orchid/Morningrise era. I can also admit to losing a significant amount of interest with Ghost Reveries and Watershed. The heavy parts on those albums seemed forced and much too formulaic for my tastes.
I was skeptical when purchasing Heritage. I only wanted it to continue my Opeth vinyl collection as I felt the band, with all of the member changes and arrogance attached to the lead song writer's work, had long since expired.
This is an album that doesn't grab you immediately. Perhaps it never will if… Read more

The Film that started it all., Mar 6 2011

Dr. No should exist as the blueprint for all Bond films.

There are very few cheap gags,even fewer ridiculously over the top stunts, and almost no toys or gadgets.

To me, this is Bond at its best, and definitely deserves a spot on my top 10 series' favorites list.

The film strayed a bit from the original book, but never so far that it became lost.

This product, itself, has been revamped and released half a dozen times for the dvd format. This, particular version has very few special features.

If you are looking for a more in depth copy of this movie (or any in the 007 series)I would suggest purchasing the boxed set versions… Read more