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I think about this song daily.

This is one of my favourite albums. It's a bit of an odd one out in Novembre's discography: it's generally a bit softer, it features mostly clean vocals, and it generally sounds quite upbeat.

The standout track for me is Jules: it balances a melodic tenderness with an outro that makes you want to headbang and cry out with joy all at the same time. The whole album gives me a distinctly summery vibe: lazy days, the feeling of life stretching out ahead of you... all the possibilities it brings.

This album will always hold a special place for me.

I love the alternate mix of this album by Amenra.

I first came across this band thanks to an animated video Fursy Teyssier (Les Discrets, Amesoeurs) made for one of their songs. I've loved them ever since.

This is one of my favourite albums. The layering and textures are amazing.

The scream just before the bridge 🤯

One of my favourite tracks from Pallbearer's new album, Mind Burns Alive. It's beautiful.

A good friend put me onto the album this track is from last year, and I love it.

An interview with Alexander Ridha (Boys Noize) about the creation of his Challengers soundtrack mix.

This is probably my favourite Shape of Despair album, although there's stiff competition from Angels of Distress.

There isn't a track out of place on this album, and the song "The Distant Dream of Life" always gives me chills. I love that they included a re-recorded version of "Written in My Scars" at the end too.

I found out about this band through to Poema Arcanus, another Chilean death-doom band. They've got a great melancholic sound to them.