Comments on: GIANT SQUID’S THE ICHTHYOLOGIST: MMMM… METAL CALAMARI

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:39:03 +0000

I didn’t find this boring in the slightest. Critics really need to be more aware of what’s objectively true and what’s more along the lines of their preference. I appreciated the comments on the mixing, as it must have been hell to do with all the elements involved, and one might argue it could be better. I really like dark, brooding, atmospherically-oriented music, so this is right my alley.

“The Ichthyologist” is a fucking masterpiece. Its structures are exciting, its vocalist is downright amazing, and the atmosphere is dark and haunting. I really dig “Sevengill”, because of its emotional depth and range. It’s fantastic. 5 out of 5 horns for me, sir.

By: fuck you guys.

fuck you guys. — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:19:25 +0000

Ummm this album is fucking sweet.

Yeah…

By: Galvatron

Galvatron — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:41:50 +0000

This review is way off mark. Lazy? Exhausted? With songs like Panthalassa and Throwing a Donner Party at sea? Frustrating sogginess?

By: Morfiend

Morfiend — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:33:29 +0000

This is Giant Squid’s best yet. Although Metridium Fields was a little more accessible, The Ichthyologist has more depth. Jackie’s cello work is great and really adds a lot of atmosphere to the songs.

By: dr dacheet

dr dacheet — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:49:06 +0000

ok, well…herbie hancock is the man. wait! GOD FORBID!! haha.

By: logs/faskings

logs/faskings — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:15:39 +0000

GLENN BENTON JUST CALLED AND SAID THAT HE AND STEVE ASHEIM ARE BUTTFUCKING – WHAT AN ASSJOCKEY. FAGGOT. LOGS/FASKINGS.

By: logs/faskings

logs/faskings — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:09:48 +0000

WHEN ARE U HOMOS GONNA LEARN THAT DEATH PUKE METAL IS SHIT? CREED AND NICKELBACK ARE WAAAAY BETTER. SORRY. ITS TRUE. ALSO SATAN IS A PURE HOCKEYSTAIN. LOGS/FASKINGS.

By: brian denman

brian denman — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:01:28 +0000

Wow. A well written review on metalsucks. Almost as elusive as the giant squid itself. Good job SR. I love this band, but haven’t been able to listen to The Ichthyologist yet. I’m a big fan of their moodier side, and look forward to absorbing it. Definitely one of the albums I was looking forward to in 09.

By: Geor!

Geor! — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:02:00 +0000

Orded mine on Tuesday and received it this afternoon. Haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet, but from what I have heard from others completely contrdicts this review.

By: \m/Eluveitie\m/

\m/Eluveitie\m/ — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:46:47 +0000

Says February 3rd on the side there

By: theniceasshole

theniceasshole — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:03:09 +0000

Anyone know when this is being released?

By: large jockstrap

large jockstrap — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:33:23 +0000

i agree with bored.

if an album is boring and you find yourself forcing yourself through it, you shouldnt subject yourself to 30 listens.

its like swimming through mud. completely unrewarding and a waste of time

By: Satan Rosenbloom

Satan Rosenbloom — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:31:41 +0000

Wow Paxl Rose, really? I’d go the opposite – if it weren’t for Anneke’s cameo on this, I wouldn’t have any reason to listen to The Gathering. These dudes have oodles more going on.

By: Paxl Rose

Paxl Rose — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:05:39 +0000

If it wasn’t for Anneke van Giersbergen’s cameo on this, I wouldn’t give Giant Squid more than about a second’s attention.

By: \m/Eluveitie\m/

\m/Eluveitie\m/ — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:45:13 +0000

Never actually having listened to Giant Squid…I was surprised to hear vocals that brought to mind Serj Tankian, Joey Eppard, Claudio Sanchez and Jello Biafra

By: Bored

Bored — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:23:44 +0000

Sure, if you can even make it thru 30 listenings. Sometimes long and dull is, well, long and boring as fuck.

I will save my judgment for this till I hear it. Once or twice will be good for me.

By: earth2tom

earth2tom — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:03:06 +0000

I had very high hopes for Giant Squid’s new album, maybe too high, as I have listened to Metridium constantly. I hope the 3 “Dio’s granny hands” are based on the reviewer’s mood and not actual album quality. Their style of music is very hard to pull off and can easily become a bore to listen to. Of course, I believe an album shouldn’t be reviewed until it has been listened to at least 20 or 30 times, as a person’s opinion can drastically change with repeated listening.

By: Daisy May Tinklepants

Daisy May Tinklepants — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:08:19 +0000

I heard the album comes with a little cup of marinara sauce.