This is the Last Time is about movements. In all facets, TITLT moves forward, in progression. Anchored by its core 3 members, the project will advance and take on whatever shape, and involving whoever is the best fit for the time and work being created. Composed by unrestrained parties, the sound is detailed, but ranges from bombastic to subtle. From elation to confusion; out into space and then playing in the dirt. TITLT invites you along for the journey. FFO: Cloudkicker, Barn Owl, In Flames, Meshuggah, Gorguts and Pelican.
Andrew Notsch - Guitar / Synth
Tim Bradley - Guitar
Tyler Spatz - Bass / Synth
Taylor Hamel - Drum Programming
Steven Henningsgard - Guitar
All tracks recorded individually at home.
Produced / Mixed / Mastered by Adam Tucker (@signaturetone)
Art / Layout by Andrew Notsch (@hollowdusk_)
Logo by Christophe Szpajdel
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"If you have any interest in bands like ISIS, Year Of No Light, In Flames, BTBAM, Gorguts, and Pelican, you’ll find something to enjoy here. Acclimation is an excellent quick-burn album that leaves you wanting more, which is the perfect move for a debut."
- Toilet ov Hell
"A cosmic perspective of heavy metal, shifting in meter, mood, and scale several times throughout their runtimes. Ambient passages crescendo into crushing djent or blistering blastbeats, weaving cinematic narratives that don’t need lyrics to communicate."
- Tuned Up
"Acclimation is an accomplished piece of work. A very polished, sophisticated debut."
- Metal Epidemic
"Post Metal, well charged with power, more akin to the extreme side of Metal, while the atmosphere provided by the synthesizers makes listening even more immersive."
- The Dark Melody
"Whether all the movements are digested at once or spread out, the group searches for brighter hope, even when the blast beats are in unlimited supply."
- Heavy Music Headquarters
Probably the happiest I have ever been to get a surprise release. Using dissonance and technicality for the sole purpose of properly conveying emotional weight, seems like every release leaves no room for improvement, yet somehow the next one surpasses it. thetodd91
Bought this for Pierce Williams. Everything else is good too, but Pierce is one of the best drummers in death metal. The band is quite cerebral but reasonably accessible. A good mix of technicality, brutality, and atmosphere. Cool vocals. Metallurgical Fire
Seattle’s Laden captures the storm and stress of the greatest, grimmest post-metal, crafting songs from 20-megaton riffs. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 29, 2022
The Philly trio have been making technical but not impenetrable instrumental metal for nearly two decades. Their latest shreds, of course. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 8, 2016