Agalloch w/ Nathanaël Larochette Alpha Serpentis (Anthem Records)
Agalloch normally operates in the realm of thoughtful black metal, but here they team up with Nathanaël Larochette of Musk Ox (who also collaborated with them on their recent album The Serpent & The Sphere) for a single short side of gorgeous instrumental acoustic folk. Pressed on transparent vinyl too, the better to show off that astral ouroboros artwork on the sleeve interior.