In the context of black metal, the term “cosmic” has been diluted into worthlessness. When I applied it to Oranssi Pazuzu in 2013, I still thought it referred to an identifiable flavor of evil psychedelia, but now it just means “the guitarist has the correct effects pedals”—the same way “jazzy” means “a saxophone is involved” […]
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Ryan Hemsworth’s cleaned-up, poppy Guilt Trips and 15 more record reviews
Nine Reader writers tackle 16 albums, including the Dismemberment Plan, Omar Souleyman, and more.