Written by Boxcar Willy on 27.03.2012 at 17:43

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 27.03.2012 at 17:39

Written by Boxcar Willy on 27.03.2012 at 17:28

I just don't see what's so special about it.

And yet you go totally apeshit over a certain Canadian band?

That has nothing to do with this.

I just find this album average, and kinda boring.

Well the band you go apeshit over is totally boring and really has nothing special going for them ripping off bands left and right

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 27.03.2012 at 17:44

Written by Boxcar Willy on 27.03.2012 at 17:43

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 27.03.2012 at 17:39

Written by Boxcar Willy on 27.03.2012 at 17:28

I just don't see what's so special about it.

And yet you go totally apeshit over a certain Canadian band?

That has nothing to do with this.

I just find this album average, and kinda boring.

Well the band you go apeshit over is totally boring and really has nothing special going for them ripping off bands left and right

And that's YOUR opinion.

Marcel's got a point about WoY, Willy.

As for this being less Floyd, sure. But that doesn't make it any more close to the type of black metal I enjoy. Personally I find Enslaved to be one of the least enjoyable extreme metal bands.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 27.03.2012 at 17:44

Written by Boxcar Willy on 27.03.2012 at 17:43

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 27.03.2012 at 17:39

Written by Boxcar Willy on 27.03.2012 at 17:28

I just don't see what's so special about it.

And yet you go totally apeshit over a certain Canadian band?

That has nothing to do with this.

I just find this album average, and kinda boring.

Well the band you go apeshit over is totally boring and really has nothing special going for them ripping off bands left and right

And that's YOUR opinion.

Written by Boxcar Willy on 27.03.2012 at 17:46

And that's YOUR opinion.

And that of a lot of oother people as wel

Just like your opinion on Enslaved is YOUR opiion and that of Troy and that's about it

Boring...
You can call Enslaved many names, but "boring" isn't one of them.
You're of course entitled to your own opinion and taste.

I guess Troy and I are too kvlt for you mortals.

Written by Daniell on 27.03.2012 at 17:49
You can call Enslaved many names, but "boring" isn't one of them.

I wouldn't call this album boring, but their last three I would. This time around they were a lot more... I dunno, engaging. Still not my cup of black coffee but it's considerably more "headstrong" than most of their previous works.

I don't care that you don't like them or get it... honestly, i'm glad you don't. but this...

Written by Boxcar Willy on 27.03.2012 at 18:02

I guess Troy and I are too kvlt for you mortals.

demanded a response.

if you are a full blown couple now, you require a full blown couple name, like "Bennifer" or "Brangelina"... how 'bout

Troy Willyjoy?

Any snowballing planned in this new liaison?

Written by BitterCOld on 27.03.2012 at 19:23

I don't care that you don't like them or get it... honestly, i'm glad you don't. but this...

Written by Boxcar Willy on 27.03.2012 at 18:02

I guess Troy and I are too kvlt for you mortals.

demanded a response.

if you are a full blown couple now, you require a full blown couple name, like "Bennifer" or "Brangelina"... how 'bout

Troy Willyjoy?

It was just a joke,

I made the statement just because it seems like were the only ones who don't like this album...

Written by BitterCOld on 27.03.2012 at 19:23
Troy Willyjoy?

urgh, I don't think Troy deserves that

Hey, if ponderer said this album is crap, then my dear people, crap it is.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 27.03.2012 at 20:38
urgh, I don't think Troy deserves that

Meh. Apparently when two or more people dislike something popular it means they're somehow involved in a deep relationship.

I don't care what other people think about Enslaved, I personally haven't really been into them since... Frost? One of those bands that I never really felt the need to waste my time with.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 27.03.2012 at 23:29

Written by X-Ray Rod on 27.03.2012 at 20:38
urgh, I don't think Troy deserves that

Meh. Apparently when two or more people dislike something popular it means they're somehow involved in a deep relationship.

I don't care what other people think about Enslaved, I personally haven't really been into them since... Frost? One of those bands that I never really felt the need to waste my time with.

I never heard a full Enslaved album ever, just a couple of songs and I don't even remember them now.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 27.03.2012 at 23:31

I never heard a full Enslaved album ever, just a couple of songs and I don't even remember them now.

I suggest you get on it then

Written by InnerSelf on 27.03.2012 at 23:51

Written by X-Ray Rod on 27.03.2012 at 23:31

I never heard a full Enslaved album ever, just a couple of songs and I don't even remember them now.

I suggest you get on it then

Fat chances are that I won't enjoy this one that much. Have it in my computer, gave it at least 2 spins when it came out. Meh. 7-ish or at the very most a light (very light) 8.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 27.03.2012 at 23:52


Fat chances are that I won't enjoy this one that much. Have it in my computer, gave it at least 2 spins when it came out. Meh. 7-ish or at the very most a light (very light) 8.

For some reason I thought you'd appreciate Isa. The most subtlety perfect album ever.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 27.03.2012 at 23:52

Fat chances are that I won't enjoy this one that much. Have it in my computer, gave it at least 2 spins when it came out. Meh. 7-ish or at the very most a light (very light) 8.

I'm not gonna say the usual "it needs more time ..... etc" but this at least deserves devoting some time for it

Written by [user id=4365] on 27.03.2012 at 23:54

For some reason I thought you'd appreciate Isa. The most subtlety perfect album ever.

The only ones I've heard in it's entirety (seems like I got it wrong with my first comment since now I remember abit more)... were vertebrae and this one, also the Ep that came after this album.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 27.03.2012 at 23:59


The only ones I've heard in it's entirety (seems like I got it wrong with my first comment since now I remember abit more)... were vertebrae and this one, also the Ep that came after this album.

Meh, Vertebrae. Now there's a sterile album if you ask me.

Written by InnerSelf on 27.03.2012 at 23:56
I'm not gonna say the usual "it needs more time ..... etc" but this at least deserves devoting some time for it

I disagree. I think this is actually one of Enslaved's more simple albums. You pretty much know what you get after the first listen - it doesn't require a lot of effort because it's more or less straightforward in its somewhat progressive approach to black metal. Some of their previous releases maybe warrant more of a thorough investigation, but even then I wouldn't recommend anyone do it if they didn't feel "the magic" the first time around.

Written by [user id=4365] on 28.03.2012 at 00:00

Meh, Vertebrae. Now there's a sterile album if you ask me.

I like Vertebrae ALOT! However, I have only dabbled in the prior releases up to Vertabrae. Maybe I will take a closer look at those. Oh, and I also enjoyed AEO. Amazing cause I am not a black metal fan!

Written by tea[m]ster on 28.03.2012 at 00:41
Amazing cause I am not a black metal fan!

Not to be like, elitist or whatever, but it really isn't amazing. I've come across loads of people in forums commenting on Enslaved threads in the same manner. "I don't like black metal, but I really like this band." And it's pretty much because Enslaved aren't solely a black metal band.

Again, at the end of the day it's one of those little arguments/technicalities that don't really matter, but I just wanted to point out that you're not alone in that kind of thinking. And to be honest, I'm probably the opposite in that I don't really like them because I do like black metal.

Written by tea[m]ster on 28.03.2012 at 00:41


I like Vertebrae ALOT! However, I have only dabbled in the prior releases up to Vertabrae. Maybe I will take a closer look at those. Oh, and I also enjoyed AEO. Amazing cause I am not a black metal fan!

Sorry, because you capitalised "alot" the grammar nazi in me means I'm going to have to do this:

Written by Troy Killjoy on 28.03.2012 at 00:43

Enslaved aren't solely a black metal band.

Yes, and that's what makes them good no? Would I enjoy their earlier stuff? I have some of it just haven't spun it.

Written by [user id=4365] on 28.03.2012 at 00:43

Sorry, because you capitalised "alot" the grammar nazi in me means I'm going to have to do this:

Grrrr, I had getting posterized!!

Written by tea[m]ster on 28.03.2012 at 00:50
Yes, and that's what makes them good no? Would I enjoy their earlier stuff? I have some of it just haven't spun it.

That's their main appeal for sure. When they were strictly black metal (everything up to and including Eld) they were at their best in my opinion. As soon as they started mixing in progressive elements I started losing interest. But you probably wouldn't enjoy their black metal era since you aren't a fan. At least, it's not a place I'd recommend someone like you - who mostly goes for atmo-sludge/post-metal - to start if you're looking to get into black metal.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 28.03.2012 at 00:54

to start if you're looking to get into black metal.

Honesty is your best quality Troy. I need a place to start, I will take this up with you soon via PM...

Written by Troy Killjoy on 28.03.2012 at 00:34

I disagree. I think this is actually one of Enslaved's more simple albums. You pretty much know what you get after the first listen - it doesn't require a lot of effort because it's more or less straightforward in its somewhat progressive approach to black metal. Some of their previous releases maybe warrant more of a thorough investigation, but even then I wouldn't recommend anyone do it if they didn't feel "the magic" the first time around.

This is what I actually meant, the thing is that I thought this is the kind of stuff the Mr.Doc would like