Russian Circles – Nine | The Pursuit of Long-Term Artistry

Bearded Gentlemen Music · Aug 25, 2026

Long-running artists tend to follow two trajectories: crash-out or cliché. With the former, you can almost give them credit for trying new angles to their craft, even if they have no idea what they’re doing. I can respect that persistence, but only to a certain extent. After a while, the band needs to recognize its limitations. With the latter, you grow weary of the group churning out soundalike music that simply reminds you of the past. Sure, you can recognize […] The post Russian Circles – Nine | The Pursuit of Long-Term Artistry appeared first on Bearded Gentlemen Music.