Ah, spring. The sun is shining, birds are singing, flowers are blooming. What better time for some doom? Giant Squid is awesome for three reasons: 1) Their name is "Giant Squid," 2) they sing about sharks, and 3) they sample the best movie ever (Ill leave it to you to figure out what movie it is). Giant Squid dont play prototypical doom, however. In fact, theyve got a lot in common with the post metal movement, with long songs that start off quietly, slowly build and tease, until it finally all comes down in a crushing crescendo of heaviness. A dual female/male vocal approach, strings, and general shanty-town feel of this album makes for a truly unique listen.
