Downfall of Gaia - Suffocating in the Swarm of Cranes (2012)

This album is extremely intense, dark and cathartic. It's probably the first one I've heard to mix black metal with post-metal; quite an interesting and amazing mix actually. With all the Neurosis/Isis soundalikes out there, this band actually has something really unique and powerful to offer the post-metal genre. On my first listen, I'd say this is one of the best metal releases of the year.
9.5/10