The Serpent & the Sphere
by Agalloch
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Sputnikmusic
    May 13, 2014
    40
    The result is an album that is being asphyxiated by an extremely strong hand, and that proves to be the death of it all.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. gerrisson
    Jan 28, 2015
    5
    The critic rave review is misleading, am a big Agalloch fan but this is one of Agalloch's weakest albums . Monotonous and rather pedestrian,The critic rave review is misleading, am a big Agalloch fan but this is one of Agalloch's weakest albums . Monotonous and rather pedestrian, far less ambitious than Ashes Against The Grain or the The Mantle!
    First few listens I was disappointed, I gave it time with repeat listens, still it didn't grow on me.    … Full Review »
  2. Kevbo85
    Jun 6, 2014
    6
    I can make a variety of claims as to why this record isn't quite what I expected, but the one that instantly comes to mind is "too safe". It'sI can make a variety of claims as to why this record isn't quite what I expected, but the one that instantly comes to mind is "too safe". It's far too safe. Agalloch really stepped outside of themselves on "Ashes Against The Grain" and again on "Marrow Of The Spirit", but this honestly sounds like regression. If this is what the band was going for, more power to them. I do enjoy the record, but it's difficult not to reach for one of the other two I just mentioned when I want to hear this band. For one clear reason, this just doesn't stand up to the others.… Full Review »
  3. diendjap
    May 24, 2014
    6
    While this album is not bad, it feels way too monotonous compared to their previous works, it's as if the band has completely forgotten whatWhile this album is not bad, it feels way too monotonous compared to their previous works, it's as if the band has completely forgotten what made them an enjoyable experience in the first place: the atmosphere. Two standouts are: Celestial Effigy and Plateau of the Ages, other songs are way too washed out.… Full Review »
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