Katatonia
Well, quite simple really. General discussion relating to Swedish band Katatonia.
And seen as I'm jumping on the band wagon of starting new band-related threads before anyone else, I may aswell have my two cents regarding this one.
Their later albums are better.
Both "Viva Emptiness" and "The Great Cold Distance" have far surpassed not only the bands own early material, but that of most other bands making music today.
Here is a link to their official website, where you can find out all sorts of juicy information: http://www.katatonia.com/
Cheers.
And seen as I'm jumping on the band wagon of starting new band-related threads before anyone else, I may aswell have my two cents regarding this one.
Their later albums are better.
Both "Viva Emptiness" and "The Great Cold Distance" have far surpassed not only the bands own early material, but that of most other bands making music today. Here is a link to their official website, where you can find out all sorts of juicy information: http://www.katatonia.com/
Cheers.
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| Bitch Boy Posts: 1353 From: Mexico  |
@ Ultraraw: the older stuff is good, but I prefer the newer, especially because of the vocals, I think the clean vocals sound really good (and Akerfeldt is better with Opeth). But "Brave murder day" is one of the greatest death/doom albums indeed.
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| BloodTears ANA-thema Posts: 11835 From: Portugal  |
i watched the "july" video and i think it looks great, plus its one of my favourite songs on the album.
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| Bitch Boy Posts: 1353 From: Mexico |
Written by BloodTears on 09.03.2007 at 23:39 Yeah the video is great, actually "July" is my favorite song from "The Great Cold Distance", but I prefer the video for "My Twin".
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Account deleted Written by Bitch Boy on 08.03.2007 at 21:49 I agree with you here. Yet I did find it very nice to notice that there was an entire album and EP in existence on which Mikael is featured once more!  And, concerning their albums, I have to say that I do prefer the newer material. The clean vocals suit the sadness of the music perfectly.
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 60962 From: Sweden  |
Written by Guest on 05.04.2007 at 02:51 I agree man I agree I can lsiten only 'Dance of December Souls' and 'Brave Murder Day' IMO those are best Katatonia albums :bnager2: but one think after style change thay still has from old good days, ist post talant, even how bad are music and even i dont like it but lyrics still are great, sometiems I read newer lyrics too
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| __Az__ Posts: 859 From: UK  |
I absolutely love The Great Cold Distance. I havent really heard much of their previous work, but judging on the performance in this album... Then I'll probably go off and get some more.. Its so hard to pick a favourite track from this album, every single one has certain aspects that are amazing, and none can be seen as a weak link in the album...
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 60962 From: Sweden |
Written by Guest on 12.05.2007 at 19:34 Firts are more blacl/doom, only death/doom are Brave Muredfer Day thos e2 albums are only what I like from this band 
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| White Winter Sun Laboratory's Rat Posts: 2198 From: France  |
On the run up to the forthcoming May 28th release of "Live Consternation", a new mini-site has now been launched. The site includes details about the release, plus video & audio previews from the concert, downloadable wallpaper and screenshot gallery as well as a chance to pre-order an exclusive signed copy, but hurry as these are strictly limited (1000 copies). Check it on Katatonia website here in the news section.
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| White Winter Sun Laboratory's Rat Posts: 2198 From: France |
MetalHeadTV.com has posted performance footage and a video interview with Katatonia taken on November 30, 2007 when the band played at Sala Preoteasa in Bucharest, Romania. You can find the interview here. Additional performance footage from the Bucharest concert can be at this location.
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 60962 From: Sweden |
Written by Termedea on 25.10.2007 at 01:26 hay go worst each year I love 2 albums Brave Murder Day and Dance of December Souls, others its lil remainhds me a emo imige 
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Account deleted Written by Guest on 13.05.2007 at 21:26 That's funny, how a song called "Sleeper" bores you
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 60962 From: Sweden |
Written by ~Starchild~ on 05.12.2007 at 13:50 Thank you for likeing old stuff  I like old stuff too, Im nothing against clean vocals, but not in Katatonia, firts 2 realsies are awsome and great, now rhay looks and sounds like emo  Great poetry, great melodies, ideas and inspiration, old dark, cloudy and rainy stockholm in 90ties was awsome
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| Bitch Boy Posts: 1353 From: Mexico |
@ K7: hahaha come on dude, the newer Katatonia doesn't look emo. They departed from the original doom style, but they are still cool, in a different way.
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And of course the older stuff sounds superiour, it's Michael Akerfeldt on vocals you're hearing there! Nobody can resist!  But that doesn't mean I do not like the newer stuff, I find it to be very appealing, in a different way. It still has that sway of melancholy over it.
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| Warman Erotic Stains Posts: 7695 From: Sweden  |
I just got into this band. Will probably see them live soon. I own Tonight's Decision and Dance of December Souls is on its way! Great music to have in the background but works just as fine when listening to it intensly. 
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 60962 From: Sweden |
Written by Bitch Boy on 10.12.2007 at 06:12 Thay looks like emoa nd are emo nowdays ok Lacrimas Prefondum looks like Tokijo Hotle more and sounds shity but I only love Dance of the december souls
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| Damnated Churchburner Posts: 4943 From: Romania  |
Written by Bad English on 19.12.2007 at 21:20 i see your point.
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| wildchild Warchild Posts: 4650 From: Brazil  |
I saw a 5.1 mix album from The Great Cold Distance http://www.burningshed.com/store/peaceville/product/241/941/ I'll try to hear it, i just love all katatonia works! X)
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| ArtiA Robin Goodfellow Posts: 244 From: Iran  |
it's a great band , I like some song , like a july . heee we are ( my friend ) cover this song and record a clip
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| BloodTears ANA-thema Posts: 11835 From: Portugal |
prog death? ok, if you say so.
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| X-Ray Rod Skandino Posts: 18274 From: Sweden  |
The last album... prog death?! Yeah... and Madonna play Black Metal with some Grindcore on it. Katatonia never had death metal influences, unlike most of the doom band who had death influences... they actually take them from the black metal scence... Quitew clear on the first album.
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