Dopesmoker is one of the pillars of stoner metal. An ode to bong rips and Sabbath, Dopesmoker draws you in with its atmosphere and its plodding pace that's ever pushing forward. This is, in my opinion, Sleep's magnum opus, and a mandatory listen.

This album continues what WITTR has been known for, with cuts that harken back to previous albums but not retread them. It's definitely a great listen for any fan of the band.

A continuation of their previous album, A Distant Fire shows Alda further refining their sound. Fans of Alda and similar Cascadian black metal bands will enjoy it.

Short and dynamic, this EP is a nice, easy listen.

I'll go ahead and say this: I think this is a step-down for Saor, but it's still a good album that I recommend.

As others have said, the riffs and payoffs are more immediate and the slow-burn is mostly eschewed. With that said, Origins does not cook for long before delivering.

However, the riffs bring another dimension to Saor's music. The focus on the guitar work is refreshing, but the title track is the biggest success as it captures Saor's essence but trims the fat.