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30. The Winter Passing – A Different Space Of Mind The dynamic of duo vocals, a female and a male voice, is a known in emo bands. The Winter Passing also have that trait running in favor of their place in this genre: The rougher male vocals, the also punky, but more tender female vocals. Nonetheless, the way the band is able to utilize this dynamic, not only trading verses or having a song lean on the one more than on the other, is drawing you in. Take “Flowerpot” for example: The tender vocals deliver the chorus, but do not work against the tortured male part, delivering maybe an uplifting moment, and work as two parts of the same. A Different Space Of Mind can be read as a fight with the troubles of adolescence, more often than not the lingering question of purpose in life. This also, is very emo, but doesn´t grow old, especially as the interplay of The Winter Passing is not in any way lax or lo-fi, escaping any associations of being aimless and full of negativity altoget...

80. Caspian – Dust & Disquiet ( Dust & Disquiet ) Caspian seem to be one of the few post-rock bands that has no problem in keeping their new output interesting in all the right places. While Waking Season was toying with the idea of vocals, on Dust and Disquiet the bands has pretty much implemented the best parts of this idea into their work. And still, the lengthy closer and title track touches the sublime without any of these new elements. It´s something that would have fitted into their earliest works and yet shows a band that has been honing their craft for years now. Dust & Disquiet will enhance you and show every newcomer to the genre of instrumental music in the vein of post-rock, just how mind-blowing this music can be. Dust And Disquiet by Caspian 79. Ratking – Arnold Palmer / Flurry ( 700 Fill ) I just couldn´t decide which of these tracks is greater. The hypnotic swirling of Arnold Palmer or the freezing yearning of Flurry. Both tracks...