The Orphan Breed was my first experience with Allt, and I was Awe because I never thought that a song could be so intense yet so intricate at the same time. It's like a puzzle where you have to fit all the pieces but the pieces have multiple complex connecting parts, yet they somehow made it so "easy" to listen to, but with every listen you got a little more out of it. I feel like that same sensation repeats in their later songs here as well. Also I adore Emanate, and you can already see the band's skills on display there, but the later single releases and the album song releases really show that Allt really found yet another gear to go into and the album truly is a masterpiece of modern metal in every essence of the word masterpiece.
For this to be a DEBUT album is nothing short of incredible. I completely agree on the notion of where do you go from here in the sense of adding to this immense catalogue of music. However when that’s your only slight gripe then you know as a band you’ve just got it totally on lock😂 Loved the reaction Steve!
A Flash of Light is probably the coolest intro track I have ever heard, and every member brings their all to every song on the album. The riff in Ephemeral is going to be living rent free in my head for the next few months for sure.
Returned for a second run through … enhanced experience listening along with another Allt appreciator. Bought ticket just to see them support Imminence and can’t wait to see in Manchester next year … Thanks Steve
Incredible album. My only complaint is that it's so short at 10 tracks, so we've heard half the album. And of the five tracks, one is an intro track. Then Orphan Breed and Emanate are both from 2023. But it's still absolutely incredible. I just want MORE
Been listening to them since Paralyzed and this is everything about that song, but perfected. They absolutely NAILED this and I completely agree this is PEAK metal to me lmao. I feel the same way with Sleep Token, both bands are going to have a tough time topping these albums but I also can't wait to see what they come up with. 10/10 for me, probably also in my Top 5 metalcore bands of the past 10 years.
So, I did some research and found that the person speaking in "A Flash of Light" is actually an interview with US military soldiers experiencing a nuclear blast during a military exercise.
It’s unbelievable that this is a DEBUT album. I love it, it’s an almost spiritual experience like Tool is, I had a little moment with THAT riff in Ephemeral, there were some tears, but holy, it’s an assbeater. I was expecting more songs like Echoes tbh, more prog feel to it, but I love how visceral and deep this album cuts emotionally with it’s sound, like it’s emotionally deep because it’s heavy, if that makes sense. Ephemeral has taken Aquilla’s place as SOTY in my book, and this album is heads clear of 2nd, undisputed AOTY.
I still have some catching up to do on albums from this year, plus there's a handful of releases still to come that I'm excited about, so I can't definitively call this my AOTY, but it's a strong contender. I will say, as a stand alone single, I wasn't really feeling Echoes all that much, but within the context of the album, it's actually become one of my favourites of theirs. Aquila and Ephemeral are my stand outs though...just two unbelievable tracks with outstanding chorus hooks. Super impressive for a debut. It's floating somewhere between a 9-10/10 but it'll take a couple more listens for me to narrow it down to an exact rating.
For having been a metalcore vet of 20 years myself, I'm surprised I hadn't listened to them until just now when clicking on your video. Sorry not sorry though - still giving my AOTY to Windwaker. 😏
Clicked as soon as I saw this pop up. Hadn't even finished the non-singles yet🤣. I think I share your fear, like how could it possibly get better than this...
AOTY definetely! The Orphan Breed has the most disgusting breakdown, Echoes is just SOTY, Ephemeral has the best riff of the year... I think I don't need to continue. Just 34 minutes of pure well made heavy music. Definetely on the level of Heavener from IA.
I have checked them out actually! If you search my channel for them there are a few videos for them. Though, this is a matter of preference, which is subjective. I think Periphery are amazing, but I prefer Allt.
If you’ve never listened to Architects, BMTH, Bad Omens, Sleep Token and Issues, this would sound interesting and original. Otherwise, it is painfully obvious recycled music from those bands.
Interesting take. I’ve listened to all of those bands, some of them quite extensively, and yet… I find this to be interesting and original. Both views are ok 💙
@@roscotanner-g9m It's certainly possible that was the case, though I haven't really revisited Nex Gen much after the first couple of weeks. This album though I'm quite sure I will have on loop regularly. Time will tell! Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated 💙
I mean I'm not gonna sit here and bash your taste in music but this is definitely not the album of the year when it comes to metal that is very much a subjective opinion. And I've definitely heard a lot better music this year from bantor just as little known as these guys are. And no I'm not hating on them or anything and I will definitely give them a listen because I might be surprised but not with a lot of the music I've heard this year.
Only love for you brother, looking forward to meeting you soon! 🖤
Likewise! Very much looking forward to experiencing some of this live! 🤘🏻
Ephemeral was just unbelievably perfect
Agree 100%
The Orphan Breed was my first experience with Allt, and I was Awe because I never thought that a song could be so intense yet so intricate at the same time. It's like a puzzle where you have to fit all the pieces but the pieces have multiple complex connecting parts, yet they somehow made it so "easy" to listen to, but with every listen you got a little more out of it. I feel like that same sensation repeats in their later songs here as well. Also I adore Emanate, and you can already see the band's skills on display there, but the later single releases and the album song releases really show that Allt really found yet another gear to go into and the album truly is a masterpiece of modern metal in every essence of the word masterpiece.
Yes indeed!
ephemeral has my favorite riff of 2024. banger album
Probably gonna be my SOTY
AOTY was locked the moment they announced this
hahaaaa love this idea
For this to be a DEBUT album is nothing short of incredible. I completely agree on the notion of where do you go from here in the sense of adding to this immense catalogue of music. However when that’s your only slight gripe then you know as a band you’ve just got it totally on lock😂 Loved the reaction Steve!
Cheers!
Yeah we’re in a very lucky state of concern 😅
I absolutely LOST it to Ephemeral in a way that I haven't since Vildhjarta's most recent album. Incredible debut album
A Flash of Light is probably the coolest intro track I have ever heard, and every member brings their all to every song on the album. The riff in Ephemeral is going to be living rent free in my head for the next few months for sure.
i must say silent planets intros are cooler to me. especially thus spoke
@@nerevarchthn6860 I absolutely respect that, Silent Planet’s intros and interludes are amazing and they set the tone so well
Ephemeral was the standout for me with the album tracks, such a unique sound
Returned for a second run through … enhanced experience listening along with another Allt appreciator. Bought ticket just to see them support Imminence and can’t wait to see in Manchester next year … Thanks Steve
I too am looking forward to a headline set from them in 2025. Should be awesome.
I saw Allts drummer has a youtube channel, and has been uploading Archspire covers for years now... dude is crazy good. This album rules.
Been following Adam since I stumbled upon his cover of "The Breeding Process" by Aversions Crown.
Share the sauce
Yeah he is a beast! youtube.com/@kholmdrums?si=d0ucK1mJSrLHgXWG
Sick Album! Allt has delivered AOTY! ❤ These guys are incredible.
this album blew my goddamn mind
Emanate is one of the most satisfying metalcore tracks I have ever heard, thanks for introducing me to these guys
Allt is EVERYTHING and this is their year for the big awards.
Incredible album. My only complaint is that it's so short at 10 tracks, so we've heard half the album. And of the five tracks, one is an intro track. Then Orphan Breed and Emanate are both from 2023. But it's still absolutely incredible. I just want MORE
Been listening to them since Paralyzed and this is everything about that song, but perfected. They absolutely NAILED this and I completely agree this is PEAK metal to me lmao. I feel the same way with Sleep Token, both bands are going to have a tough time topping these albums but I also can't wait to see what they come up with. 10/10 for me, probably also in my Top 5 metalcore bands of the past 10 years.
Yep yep yep!
My intro to Allt, as well. And I was not disappointed by any song that came after that. This album, especially, is a 10/10 for me.
So, I did some research and found that the person speaking in "A Flash of Light" is actually an interview with US military soldiers experiencing a nuclear blast during a military exercise.
Now this is something fresh, finally!! 😊
10/10. AOTY and it isn’t close.
Thnx for introducing me to yet another gem.
It’s unbelievable that this is a DEBUT album. I love it, it’s an almost spiritual experience like Tool is, I had a little moment with THAT riff in Ephemeral, there were some tears, but holy, it’s an assbeater. I was expecting more songs like Echoes tbh, more prog feel to it, but I love how visceral and deep this album cuts emotionally with it’s sound, like it’s emotionally deep because it’s heavy, if that makes sense. Ephemeral has taken Aquilla’s place as SOTY in my book, and this album is heads clear of 2nd, undisputed AOTY.
7:34 love the giddiness 😂😂😂. How I felt the whole album
plugged straight into my nervous system!
Album of the year, song of the year is Aquila, and that is nuts from a debut album.
Absolutely incredible album. So excited to see them support Imminence next week!
Same here! 🤘🏻
Dissect Yourself really gets it done for me.
The album is dope! My favorites would be Echoes, Ephemeral, Aquila & The Orphan Breed (can't choose just one lol), but all are great overall
I saw them live last Saturday in Amsterdam and they were amazing 🤘
Sick! I’m seeing them in London this Thursday! Can’t wait.
I still have some catching up to do on albums from this year, plus there's a handful of releases still to come that I'm excited about, so I can't definitively call this my AOTY, but it's a strong contender.
I will say, as a stand alone single, I wasn't really feeling Echoes all that much, but within the context of the album, it's actually become one of my favourites of theirs. Aquila and Ephemeral are my stand outs though...just two unbelievable tracks with outstanding chorus hooks.
Super impressive for a debut. It's floating somewhere between a 9-10/10 but it'll take a couple more listens for me to narrow it down to an exact rating.
Yes Echoes is absolutely wonderful. Grows hugely.
well, thank you for introducing this band to me. I will be exploring their tunes immediately 🤘
Very pleased to have done so!
I was worried my expectations were too high coming into this album, and it met them.
What an experience ❤❤❤
So excited to finally check this out!
It’s here!!🎉
This album, this band....are fucking GORGEOUS !
This is Art. I'm absolutely addicted to it. So powerful music 🤘😍
10/10 for me along with K//L, Boundaries, 156/Silence. It gets harder and harder to make my AOTY rankings
Memory of Light is the number 1 track for me from this album!
By golly there are some thicc riffs in this record! 😮
Similar experience to listening to HLB - Ashen the first time
For having been a metalcore vet of 20 years myself, I'm surprised I hadn't listened to them until just now when clicking on your video.
Sorry not sorry though - still giving my AOTY to Windwaker. 😏
Windwaker is certainly up there!
AOTY, there's nothing that comes close to me
So far, just started and it sounds great. You say that your headphones really work for this album. What's your headphones, if I may ask?
Bose QC-35. They are absolutely sensational. Really long lasting too: been using them for 7 years now.
Spectacular album!! 🤘🏻
30:33 is some peRIFFery right there
Clicked as soon as I saw this pop up. Hadn't even finished the non-singles yet🤣. I think I share your fear, like how could it possibly get better than this...
Indeed! Hoping they manage to maintain somehow 🤘🏻
I find the clean guitarparts heavily Lee Malia (Bring Me The Horizon) inspired. Love those atmospheric but bright and percussive clean tones.
Ugh, I love this so much but the Like Moths to Flames album was soooo good.
LMTF album is indeed very good. Have revisited that often.
When Ephemeral started, I had to triple check that I'm listening to the same album from the same band 🤣
That intro song!
It does get better when we get new Loathe(which never happens), so whatever.
It was big!. But in my taste it was very repetitive :(, but I can say that Aquila, Emanate, and The Orphan Breed are just masterpieces 👌
24:53 for some reason reminds me of Korn lol
Yeah I can see it actually
🤘🤘🤘
AOTY definetely! The Orphan Breed has the most disgusting breakdown, Echoes is just SOTY, Ephemeral has the best riff of the year... I think I don't need to continue. Just 34 minutes of pure well made heavy music. Definetely on the level of Heavener from IA.
Seth Union
AOTY, easily!!
Woohoo
Easily AOTY for me.
Allt is everything.
thall
Hard to imagine that anything can surpass this album in 2024
IMO the only bands that have a chance at beating Allt are Make Them Suffer and Linkin Park, if I recall correctly both their albums drop in November
Yeah MTS could be a real contender.
Hey man, love your channel, if you are interested in this genre of metal, please give my first single a listen, "loss" by "42 words"
For metalcoe this is too hard for me, I prefer bad omens
Yes it does. And easily so. Just listen to the better band, Periphery. So I mean check them out I guess.
I have checked them out actually! If you search my channel for them there are a few videos for them.
Though, this is a matter of preference, which is subjective. I think Periphery are amazing, but I prefer Allt.
Still think People Watching is way better
The A in Allt is pronounced like the U in Unbelievable. Not Ullt or Ollt. Allt. Allt is everything.
If you’ve never listened to Architects, BMTH, Bad Omens, Sleep Token and Issues, this would sound interesting and original. Otherwise, it is painfully obvious recycled music from those bands.
Interesting take. I’ve listened to all of those bands, some of them quite extensively, and yet… I find this to be interesting and original. Both views are ok 💙
I’ve listened to every single one of those bands extensively, since every one of them debuted, and I personally don’t hear it lol.
Sorry!! But you can’t top Nex gen by Bmth🤷♂️
I disagree 👀
@@SteveOGRock you certainly looked more stoked reviewing Nex Gen……just saying!!😉but I love your channel👍
@@roscotanner-g9m It's certainly possible that was the case, though I haven't really revisited Nex Gen much after the first couple of weeks. This album though I'm quite sure I will have on loop regularly. Time will tell!
Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated 💙
I mean I'm not gonna sit here and bash your taste in music but this is definitely not the album of the year when it comes to metal that is very much a subjective opinion. And I've definitely heard a lot better music this year from bantor just as little known as these guys are. And no I'm not hating on them or anything and I will definitely give them a listen because I might be surprised but not with a lot of the music I've heard this year.
It is of course 100% subjective ✅
The videos on this channel are merely my opinions. They are informed opinions, but ultimately they are opinions.
21:33 LOL why did I actually laugh out loud at this? I'm embarrassed to say I'm finally getting around to listening to Allt 🫣 I get the hype.
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