Olin wrote:Wreck & Reference came out with a really surprisingly strong release this year; it feels like they've finally settled on their "sound" and have slotted into quite a neat little groove that they're riding on. Textures galore and a generally enjoyable release.
FUCK, YES! This is one I forgot to add. Want is one of the my favourite albums of the last five years and this release was a decent followup. I'm intrigued by metal that varies its instrumentation and downplays or abandons guitars.
Will add to above list