Agalloch - The White EP

This latest release by Agalloch was limited to 2000 copies and quickly sold out during the preorder so it may be next to impossible to find, which is a shame, because it is incredibly good. Agalloch has a very distinct sound that they've stuck without becoming stale. Apparently this album is a compliment to The Grey EP, also out through Vendlus records. White is an appropriate name for this EP, as the music is lighter (as much as Agalloch can be) than their other work. The tracks "Isle of Summer," "Pantheist," and "Birch White" all have very uplifting tones, which is a nice compliment to their usual dreary band. "Sowilo Rune" has a very similar sound from 2002's The Mantle.

I'm actually at a loss of what else to say about this, because I love this band so much, anything I write would feel incredibly biased. This really leaves me wanting to hear a new full length. It would be very interesting to hear more piano in their future works as it works well the few times it was used on The White. Agalloch is sitting high atop the field of folk metal bands.

9/10 Only because now I want something more from one of my favorite bands.