Review by Rexorcist for Ufomammut - Idolum (2008)

I find it difficult to believe that Ufomammut isn't a much more well known sludge band, especially considering that they're absolutely perfect for the popular Fallen clan on Metal Academy.  Idolum was the first Ufomammut album I ever heard, if I recall correctly, and it's one of those few albums that sent my mental and metal spirits through a surprisingly comforting black hole of soul-destroying euphoria.  Everything is in total harmony, even the lenghty drone track at the end, which IMO succeeds in its attempts at bringing out atmosphere with length where the final track of Filosofem failed.  The best example of its incredible mind-warping powers is the gorgeous Ammonia, which reaches spiritual hieights of doom and psychedelia.  This Now the group was already as force to be reckoned with as early as the incredible Snailking, but this album ripped Snailking in half.  I'm glad this album at least made it to a Clan Challenge List.