Bands who released their best album late in their career ?

blodhemn9 · Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 6901 Location: Chicago

Couldn't find a thread about this with the search function...so, apologies if there already is one covering this.

What are some bands that released their best album late in their career? Are there any ? Usually most bands blow their load on their first 3 releases or so.... are there any exceptions to this rule ? Im sure there are a few, but I can't think of any right now.
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3rd release, but before anyone says it, Gorguts.
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Under Command · Joined: 06 Feb 2011 Posts: 1498 Location: Down there

REVENGE (can) for sure, and maybe BOLT THROWER.

EDIT : and AC/DC.

weaklingone · Joined: 05 Aug 2009 Posts: 1512 Location: UK

Armagedda definitely.

I would also say Arghoslent, although I love everything they have done Hornets is my favorite by quite a bit.

+1 on Gorguts

Manilla Road in the sense that their pinnacle wasn't until Crystal Logic.

Edit: Svartsyn definitely needs to be included. Swans as well, although similar situation with Arghoslent.
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Goab · Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 929 Location: Spain

Primordial "The Gathering Wilderness" and "To the Nameless Dead" are a good example
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blodhemn9 · Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 6901 Location: Chicago

Agree about Arghoslent and Primordial for sure. Haven't heard the new Revenge, but it seems everyone thinks it's their best so I guess that's a good candidate. Not sure if I agree about Manilla Road... since Crystal Logic was only their 4th album (if we include Mark of the Beast as far as when it was recorded).... and they've released 17 until now. Not exactly 'late' in their career.
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Dalen · Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 2066

Solstafir and Negura Bunget for sure.

About Primordial, I think it largely depends on personal taste. Journey's End, Spirit the Earth Aflame and The Gathering Wilderness are the same good imo, I personally prefer TGW but I can understand why someone would consider JE as their best album
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Professor Black · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 2370 Location: Evil Nation USA

I wouldn't commit to "best" on any of these, but here are some exceptional late-career albums.

Sabbat - Karmagmassacre
Motorhead - Bastards (probably more like a mid-career album)
Saxon - Unleash the Beast
WASP - Dominator
Zeke - Death Alley
Hellacopters - Head Off
Bathory - Nordland I & II

and Dehumanizer might end up being my favorite Black Sabbath album.
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Darkthrone (Transilvanian Hunger is my favorite)
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blodhemn9 · Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 6901 Location: Chicago

Agreed on Inquisition.... all their full lengths are outstanding, but I think Ominous was their best work yet. If any band can keep a great streak going, it's them.
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