Tag Archives: Phenotype
Album of the Year 2016 – number 21
I can’t quite believe it, but welcome to day 10 of my annual labour of love, otherwise known as my ‘Album of the Year 2016’ top 30 countdown. I’ve hit the one-third mark already and I’m delighted with the response I’ve had so far to this slightly epic endeavour – it makes the effort thoroughly Continue Reading »
Half-Way Through 2016 – The Best So Far – Part 1
Each year, I bring you a round-up of the best album releases of the year at around the half-way stage. Up until this year, I was still writing for Powerplay Magazine and so, not all of my choices in this list would have been previously mentioned here. However, now that this is my full-time endeavour, Continue Reading »
Textures – Phenotype – Album Review
Artist: Textures Album Title: Phenotype Label: Nuclear Blast Year Of Release: 2016 Textures hold a special place in my heart. I didn’t ‘discover’ them until the release of the outstanding fourth album ‘Dualism’ in 2011 but when I did, they made a huge impact upon me. Until that point, my opinion of djent music was Continue Reading »
Most Anticipated Metal Releases of 2016 – Part 1
I know that this post is a little late, but I always enjoy looking ahead to see what musical treats are in in store for us over the coming year. 2015 was very strong indeed, so much so that I had to increase my end-of-year ‘best of’ countdown from 20 to 30. And even then, Continue Reading »
