Oblique to All Paths
by Culted
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Kerrang!
    Jan 30, 2014
    80
    Its longer arrangements are glacial expressions of the grotesque; sludge-speed metal that taps doom for tonal contours but keeps the texture popping enough to remain compelling. [21 Dec 2013, p.70]
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  2. Exclaim
    Jan 30, 2014
    70
    Oblique's songs are intricately woven into a dark, discordant tapestry, alternating between longer, more atmospheric songs and straight-up destructive doom.
  3. Pitchfork
    Feb 19, 2014
    65
    Despite its problems, Oblique to All Paths is the kind of commendable idea that feels like a way forward.
  5. PopMatters
    Jan 30, 2014
    60
    Though the record contains some moments of banality, Oblique to All Paths is a strong indication of why this band will continue to conjure in listeners’ minds a dark, melancholy place.
  6. Revolver
    Jan 30, 2014
    60
    Like their spiritual and sonic forefathers in Khanate, Asunder, and Buried at Sea, their music is bleak, crushing, and decidedly off-kilter.

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  1. Zart666
    Apr 6, 2014
    10
    An intelligent mix between Black Metal and Doom/Stoner Metal.
    One of the best album of this year, it marks the birth of a great band.
    I    An intelligent mix between Black Metal and Doom/Stoner Metal.
    One of the best album of this year, it marks the birth of a great band.
    I think vocals should have been clearer.    … Full Review »
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