“Considering the mighty seven year gap between Monolithe II and Monolithe III, it certainly comes as a surprise that this album arrived so soon, barely a year after III. Naturally, a four-part album series of crushing, spacey funeral doom, each with tracks spanning nearly an hour is as difficult a pill to swallow as one will find in this or any genre, but Monolithe have proven over the years they know exactly what they’re doing.” Our man Noctus seriously wet himself over the last album from these French doom-mongers. This time we outfitted him with young adult diapers and plastic wrapped his desk area. We learn from our mistakes….
Monolithe III
Record(s) o’ the Month – November 2012
In a world where the masses cry out for shorter reviews, big on numerical ratings and small on subjective opinions, one man bravely gives the picks for Record(s) o’ the Month for November. Now entirely porn free!! If you give us any guff about the choices, yule be sorry!
Monolithe – Monolithe III Review
Long lost scribe, Noctus makes a big return with a review of the new Monolithe opus. He seems quite sure their unique style of spacey funeral doom with beautiful melodies makes this a major contender for album of the year. Welcome the prodigal son back and read this here review!