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jupitreas
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Who needs a soul anyway?
For the last 16 years or so and with every consecutive release, Esoteric get just a little bit closer to finally condemning us all to hell, and I personally respect any band with a disposition this sunny. The Maniacal Vale is not only another step in this tortured evolution - it is the band's ultimate masterpiece and an experience so overwhelming that it will completely blow the mind and shatter the senses. Yes, for all intents and purposes, this is a perfect album and one that will be remembered for a long time as a phenomenal achievement in every way.
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Lucas
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01.05.2010
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The Maniacal Vale is, in my humble opinion, the single most devastating release ever.
It lures the listener in with "Circle", which has possibly the most emotive opening ever written. Within moments, the mood has shifted completely and you find yourself spiraling downwards a column of fire. There is no escape, there is no return. A hundred minutes later your soul has completely perished and your now lifeless body will crave salvation. Alas, those that have visited the abyss are condemned to dwell in hellfire forever.
It is hellfire.
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 Lit. - 18.03.2013 at 13:29
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Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 18.03.2013 at 12:46
Written by Lit. on 18.03.2013 at 04:46
Esoteric.
Wat r u doin?
Esoteric.
Stahp.
and what is the point you're trying to get across? 
Well, I thought it was good. Just a bit much to take in. Probably the longest album I've listened to yet.
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mz - 02.05.2013 at 00:28
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This is definitely the least inaccessible album I have ever tried, not only because of the sheer length, but also the depth and the fact that TMV is surrounded by too many layers of hellish fire and tbh, I have never been able to listen to TMV in its entirely in one setting. Listening to this album needs great focus because there are too many things going on every single moment. Only this one and Tool's Lateralus come to fit the term of musical perfection in my book. The ultimate doom metal album for me. I should check out the rest of Esoteric discography but I'm afraid it would take me so long, if the rest of their album are as monstrous as this  .
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Lit. - 02.05.2013 at 01:47
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Written by mz on 02.05.2013 at 00:28
This is definitely the least inaccessible album I have ever tried,
So in other words, it's the "most accessible" album you've tried. Don't tell Esoteric that. 
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Haha, that was a pretty good double negative there I have to say =P
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Haha, that was a pretty good double negative there I have to say =P
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That was a pretty good double post there Joe 
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Yeah... that was intentional... really.
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mz - 03.05.2013 at 12:01
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Written by Lit. on 02.05.2013 at 01:47
Written by mz on 02.05.2013 at 00:28
This is definitely the least inaccessible album I have ever tried,
So in other words, it's the "most accessible" album you've tried. Don't tell Esoteric that.
Sorry, my fault, I first used "least accessible" term, if I remember correctly, but due to the fact that I was very tired, misread my own phrase as "most accessible",and thus edited to this stupid form (again, due to my tiredness). In my defense, I was half awake when I posted this, . For sure, I meant "least accessible" or "most inaccessible". Tnx for reminding.
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mz - 03.05.2013 at 12:03
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An album that rewards the listeners that persevere and dare to relisten.
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