The What It Is to Be
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | March 18, 2022 |
| Genres | Atmospheric Black Metal, Symphonic Black Metal |
| Labels | Folkvaner Records, Onism Productions |
| Length | 50:28 |
Album Photos (1)
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The What It Is to Be Information
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Blackness of the Bile | 9:32 | - | 0 |
| 2. | Pain of the World | 8:53 | - | 0 |
| 3. | Fire of the Son | 9:30 | - | 0 |
| 4. | What Became of Those Who Were Before | 22:31 | - | 0 |
Line-up (members)
- Josh Hines : Everything
Production staff / artist
- Scott Briggs at Velocity Studios : Mastering
Written and recorded from winter 2020 to spring 2021.
The What It Is to Be Lists
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The What It Is to Be Reviews
(1)Date : May 14, 2022
The first note on this album you can hear that it won't be an imitation of everyone else in the genre. The note warbles into darkness and feels unsettling. This album goes on to capture many different atmospheres; foreboding, adventurous, sombre, and more. I find every track huge in its climax and sometimes spine tingling buildup.
The title sounds like a boring post rock album. The What It Is To Be is a little post, but the least boring album ever. It's atmospheric fundamentally, but gets into more symphonic territory for a few bars here and there. Super high level songwriting, produced well, and played precisely. Lo-fi and Hi-fi are used expertly for the best effect throughout. I've been listening to this regularly for months now, and it's definitely gonna rank high for 2022's top picks.
The title sounds like a boring post rock album. The What It Is To Be is a little post, but the least boring album ever. It's atmospheric fundamentally, but gets into more symphonic territory for a few bars here and there. Super high level songwriting, produced well, and played precisely. Lo-fi and Hi-fi are used expertly for the best effect throughout. I've been listening to this regularly for months now, and it's definitely gonna rank high for 2022's top picks.
Starer Discography
| Album | Type | Release date | Rating | Votes | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starer | EP | Dec 4, 2020 | 90 | 1 | 0 |
| 18° Below the Horizon | Album | Jan 29, 2021 | - | 0 | 0 |
| ▶ The What It Is to Be | Album | Mar 18, 2022 | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| Remorse Defines Me | EP | Sep 2, 2022 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Coverer | EP | Mar 3, 2023 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Wind, Breeze, Or Breath | Album | Jul 28, 2023 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Waking | EP | Aug 16, 2024 | 95 | 1 | 0 |
