Esoteric - The Maniacal Vale
| Release date: | 16 June 2008 |
| Style: | Psychedelic doom metal, Funeral doom metal |
Owners: |
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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
Top 20 albums of 2008: 15
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
Top 20 albums of 2008: 15
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 ›› |
| Thumbs up: Darkside Momo, Collin, BitterCOld, Marcel Hubregtse, White Winter Sun, Troy Gallant, Mr. Doctor, Ag Fox, Nefarious |  |
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| ZafÞ Phlegmish Posts: 3049 From: Ireland  |
I literally get trouble breathing sometimes while listening to this album.
---- And the tears that we will weep today Will all be washed away By the tears that we will weep again tomorrow
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| InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2617 From: Syria  |
Written by ZafÞ 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. Doctor Skandino Posts: 17304 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: 2617 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: 17304 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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| ZafÞ Phlegmish Posts: 3049 From: Ireland |
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.
---- And the tears that we will weep today Will all be washed away By the tears that we will weep again tomorrow
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| InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2617 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 ZafÞ 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: 17304 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 Carnivore Posts: 2770  |
Fucking wow! This is HUGE.
---- By blood... Resurrection? By body... Redemption? By God... Domination? By Pilate... Crucifixion!
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| Death_95 Posts: 196  |
Without a doubt the best album ever made, I don't have a fucking doubt in my mind about this.
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| ZafÞ Phlegmish Posts: 3049 From: Ireland |
Music should not be able to make me feel so shit.
---- And the tears that we will weep today Will all be washed away By the tears that we will weep again tomorrow
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| ZafÞ Phlegmish Posts: 3049 From: Ireland |
Written by InnerSelf on 24.03.2014 at 22:04 And so simple too...
---- And the tears that we will weep today Will all be washed away By the tears that we will weep again tomorrow
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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 Viggg Posts: 2592 From: USA  |
I think this could slowly be becoming my favorite album... of all time.
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| InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2617 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 Carnivore Posts: 2770 |
Written by VIG on 06.09.2017 at 00:14 Your 8 is an #insult.
---- By blood... Resurrection? By body... Redemption? By God... Domination? By Pilate... Crucifixion!
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| VIG Viggg Posts: 2592 From: USA |
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| Metren Donkey Hotte Posts: 833 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.
---- I am not nor have I ever been a musician or a member of a one-man band, especially a band that has a name that starts with "D".
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| DeliciousDishes Posts: 291 From: Germany  |
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| Maco Carnivore Posts: 2770 |
This album was released 10 years ago.
---- By blood... Resurrection? By body... Redemption? By God... Domination? By Pilate... Crucifixion!
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| Darkside Momo Retired Posts: 8892 From: France  |
Written by Maco on 03.07.2018 at 19:40 and it hasn't aged a bit 
---- My Author's Blog (in French)  "You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you" "I've lost too many years now I'm stealing back my soul I am awake"
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| Mr. Doctor Skandino Posts: 17304 From: Sweden |
How the fuck did I miss the date.  One of my favorite albums EVER.
---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
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| BitterCOld waltrsobchakheit Posts: 14685 From: Colombia  |
Still a monstrous entity only consumed occasionally.
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| InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2617 From: Syria |
And they don't do any 10th-anniversary show, nothing. 
---- 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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| Paulh Posts: 291  |
A twisted, dark journey through the realms of insanity. Worth putting the 1hr 41min aside to consume in 1 sitting!
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