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ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS NEW AGALLOCH RECORD WE DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT AND CAN’T FIND ANYWHERE

 Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at 2:30pm by

agalloch compendium archiveWait, what? A new Agalloch album came out? Last week?? And we didn’t even know about it?? Deja vu all over again.

Only by browsing Metal-Archives.com did MS tipster Loudden Mathias realize that he, us, and seemingly the entire world had missed the boat on the latest from the Portland, Oregon doom/folk metallers. The Compendium Archive, released on the Vernal Equinox of 2010 (that’s the first day of Spring, March 20th), is a two disc set limited to 250 hand-numbered copies. Disc 1 is a “Best Of” featuring material from From Which of This Oak, Of Stone, Wind and Pillor and Promo ’98 and Disc 2 contains “assorted works & rarities.”

So with only 250 copies available you better get to ordering one right quick if you’re a fan of this excellent band, as we are. The only problem is we’re not sure where the fuck to get it. The band’s official website hasn’t been updated since 2008 and their MySpace page makes no mention of it. Google just turns up a bunch of results of people asking where they can get this release.

All this begs the question… is this compilation even legit? A blog on Agalloch’s MySpace warns of counterfeit From Which of This Oak tapes making the rounds on Ebay. I wouldn’t put something like this past an overzealous Agalloch superfan looking to cause a stir on the Internet; people are fucking weird and will do anything for attention. If anyone can shed light on this situation, kindly do let us know!

-VN

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  • Tortiss

    Too hardcore for release dates! YEEAARRHH!!

  • http://www.thepathlesstraveledrecords.com Sean

    I asked JWW from the band, and he said it’s a limited release they sold in Romania over this weekend. It’s official and limited to 250. I’m sure it’ll be on eBay for $200 by week’s end.

    • brian roach

      Yea, I was searching for info on where to find that mysterious DVD and came across an interview with the vocalist where he talked about this limited edition cd and some shows in Romania? Also said that they were working on new record. I agree with everyone else though, it’s all cool if they want to stay ‘below the radar’ but if you have some product that your fanbase might want to buy, it would be helpful if we knew about it!!!!

    • Mark

      Really wanted to make it to those Romanian gigs, especially since Alcest opened one of them… never got around to organising it…

      • jirky

        yeah! really wanted to make it to those Romanian gigs….

  • BEHEMOHAWK

    WAT

  • Kye

    I got really excited for a minute.

    Agalloch’s next studio album has been delayed for something like 2-3 years now. And I’m assuming most of their fans already own a large part of what’s on this disc, so how about we get to finding a way to make that next real album come out sooner instead guys?

  • Kuranes

    I appreciate that these guys are one with nature and everything, but it would be nice if on those rare occasions they return to civilization to get their soybean processors repaired they would leave an update with their webmaster.

  • Sigivald

    I’d like to remind bands and labels that a limited edition of 250 (or less!) means “I’ll be downloading it for free”.

    You want me to pay for your work? That’s cool, I’m happy to support a band I like, and I mail-order releases with some regularity.

    But you have to let me actually fucking buy it, not sell it out before I even hear about it, okay?

    Out of print means I’m not going to worry about paying you for it, since plainly you don’t want my money. (At least until you re-release it.)

    (This is true even if this release is a fake – and, hell, I’m not sure I’ve ever actually managed to listen to Agalloch.

    But it’s true in general.)

    • Future Ruins

      True, but I don’t think Agalloch really cares about money. They have always been known to release rare shit outside of their full lengths.

      • Kye

        If you’ve never managed to listen to Agalloch, you need to change that, soon.

        Easily one of the most talented bands I’ve ever heard.

  • charan

    CAN SOMEONE SAY “MOST UNDERRATED BAND…ever” >:(

  • Michael

    I own a copy of “Compendium Archive”,this is copy number 224/250.It is signed by all band members(inside).If anybody is interested in buying,send me your offers.

    • PhilSignals

      I’ll give you $125.

    • AD

      Just rip it and put it online already, douchebag.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Loudden-Mathias/1457846893 Loudden Mathias

    I feel so cool right now. Haha.

  • luisypoo

    yeah no shit this band is underrated, they cant even log on to their myspace.. sheesh

  • Michael

    I’m not gonna rip it cuz I don’t want to use the cd-s,I’ll wait for somebody’s rip)))125 bucks….I’ll wait another year)))

  • R.A.G.F.I.S.T.

    The show at Reggie’s in Chicago was awesome. Loudden did say Agalloch is a kick ass band. I might have a t-shirt for sell from that show…my fat ass can’t fit in it.

  • Fiend23

    Michael, I’ll give you $200 for your Compendium Archive. Let me know if interested.

  • jirky

    the apbum cover was scanned by me :D

  • Fiend23

    nevermind, getting one in a trade

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Yacov-Estrin/100000599215296 Yacov Estrin

    I have a copy #009/250, which is, probably, the lowest number outside of bands hands. Not selling it for any price :)
    What I do sell is a test pressing of Ashes Against the Grain, limited to 5 copies. If anyone interested, send me your offer

  • Priestess Oz Tech

    Vampires.

  • Michael

    “Compendium Archive”,copy number 224.Signed by all band members.Price 300 USD plus shipping.E-mail me if interested.

  • Eddie_1412

    I ripted online..thats enough for me…..

  • branco

    Compendium Archive is release for making money. I thing Agalloch don’t now about this release. Agalloch is for me one of most important band in my life, and i wanna supporting them buying every release. But Compendium Archive for 300 bucks ? Its funny !

    • branco

      ok sorry now i know! sell on only 2 romanian gigs… :)

  • Michael

    Absolutely new(never played) “Compendium Archive” compilation.Price 200 $.Not signed!That melts the price)Write to my email if interested