Esoteric - The Maniacal Vale
| Release date: | 16 June 2008 |
| Style: | Psychedelic doom metal, Funeral doom metal |
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Disc I
01. Circle
02. Beneath This Face
03. Quickening
04. Caucus Of Mind
Disc II
01. Silence
02. The Order Of Destiny
03. Ignotum Per Ignotius
01. Circle
02. Beneath This Face
03. Quickening
04. Caucus Of Mind
Disc II
01. Silence
02. The Order Of Destiny
03. Ignotum Per Ignotius
Review
Lyrics Gordon Bicknell - guitar
Mark Bodossian - bass
Greg Chandler - vocals, guitar
Joe Fletcher - drums
Olivier Goyet - keyboards
Additional info
Written and produced by Esoteric.
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Greg Chandler/Esoteric at Priority Recording Studios.
Vinyl master cut by Kevin Metcalfe at Soundmasters.
Artwork by Kati Astraeir.
Layout by Mauro Berchi.
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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. Read more ›› |
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. Lucas's picks | More picks ›› |
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 ZaphThe Nothingth Posts: 2680 From: Belgium  |
I literally get trouble breathing sometimes while listening to this album.
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| InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2565 From: Syria  |
Written by Zaph on 24.03.2014 at 07:16 Midway through Circle, Caucus of Mind's build up, Beneath This Face's climax outro and Ignotum Per Ignotius's solo. I can feel you bro 
---- He who is not bold enough to be stared at from across the abyss is not bold enough to stare into it himself.
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 Mr. DoctorSkandino Posts: 16915 From: Sweden  |
I always get a float-like feeling when I get to the amazing and spacey solo on "The Order Of Destiny" (2:53... Although build-up is a must). It just sounds so bizarre together with the tribal drums and the way they just don't riff but simply hit the guitars. Simply brilliant.
---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
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| InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2565 From: Syria |
Written by Mr. Doctor on 24.03.2014 at 21:30 I get a circus-like feeling from that part!
---- He who is not bold enough to be stared at from across the abyss is not bold enough to stare into it himself.
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| Mr. Doctor Skandino Posts: 16915 From: Sweden |
Written by InnerSelf on 24.03.2014 at 21:51 Really? Because I get the circus feeling at 6:17.... D:
---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
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| Zaph The Nothingth Posts: 2680 From: Belgium |
Written by InnerSelf on 24.03.2014 at 21:26 Those are definitely some of the points where it happens. Also, the intro to Circle is so beautiful it makes me sad. Few bands can pull that off.
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| InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2565 From: Syria |
Written by Mr. Doctor on 24.03.2014 at 21:57  When this sort of thing happens it means that it's been too long since I last listened to the album Written by Zaph on 24.03.2014 at 21:59 One if the greatest intros ever!
---- He who is not bold enough to be stared at from across the abyss is not bold enough to stare into it himself.
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| Mr. Doctor Skandino Posts: 16915 From: Sweden |
Written by InnerSelf on 24.03.2014 at 22:04 Yeah, I'm pretty sure you got the parts switched.  But yeah, this album is ok! 
---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
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| Maco Handbanana Posts: 1884 From: Peru  |
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| Death_95 Posts: 193  |
Without a doubt the best album ever made, I don't have a fucking doubt in my mind about this.
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| Zaph The Nothingth Posts: 2680 From: Belgium |
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| Zaph The Nothingth Posts: 2680 From: Belgium |
Written by InnerSelf on 24.03.2014 at 22:04 And so simple too...
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| God Alone Posts: 310 From: Italy  |
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| Timmeh Dudeman Posts: 343 From: Australia  |
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| VIG Esoteric Zachism Posts: 2223 From: USA  |
I think this could slowly be becoming my favorite album... of all time.
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| InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2565 From: Syria |
Written by VIG on 06.09.2017 at 00:14 The club welcomes you
---- He who is not bold enough to be stared at from across the abyss is not bold enough to stare into it himself.
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| Maco Handbanana Posts: 1884 From: Peru |
Written by VIG on 06.09.2017 at 00:14 Your 8 is an #insult.
---- I'm derp.
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| VIG Esoteric Zachism Posts: 2223 From: USA |
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| Metren The Doom Noob Posts: 566 From: Estonia  |
Well, this was an experience of pure awesomeness. Never thought I'd say this about any album other than Lurker Of Chalice, but I feel like complementing this album in-depth is a bit pointless, like complementing the universe. Yes, the universe is "amazing", but it is also amazingly indifferent to how amazing you think it is. So I'll just say this album defeated me. I didn't even feel its length tbh, at some point I was just thinking: if this goes on forever, let it, I'm fine with that. I do think one thing should be mentioned that I didn't notice mentioned in this thread, which is that the production is just perfect. This album couldn't sound any better if it tried. Thanks VIG for the recommendation, I owe you one.
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| DeliciousDishes Posts: 128 From: Germany  |
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