![]() ![]() ![]() I was immediately blown away by the sheer scale of this record. This one was a bit of a surprise for me, as I’d never heard Elephant Tree before and checked this album out on a whim. The production, the flows, the lyrics, RTJ4 is just absolutely masterful hip hop in every way. What else is there to say about such a banger of an album? Everything these guys put out just immediately hits so hard, and RTJ4 is no exception. I’m pretty sure I’ve listened to this album more than any other released this year and I’m not even close to getting sick of it. Inlet doesn’t hold any punches, and picks right back up with the immensely heavy and melodic grooves that inspired a future generation of big riff rockers. Of all the bands from my childhood to make a comeback in recent years, Hum has absolutely been one of the most satisfying. ![]() Truly epic and clever songwriting makes Omens one of my most listened to albums of the year, and maintains Elder as one of the most interesting heavy bands around today. While some may complain about the dulling of the band’s metallic edge since 2017’s Reflections… I think it’s a move very few can make while keeping, if not expanding, the artistic integrity and style of the band, and Elder fiercely accomplishes both. Since first hearing Elder, they’ve maintained a high position among my most favorite bands, and the rich proginess of Omens keeps them solidly up there. ![]()
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