This is excellent news. But it seems like an awfully long time already

But glad to know that they are active and writing again.

Their vocalist/bassist has just released his second album with Lunatic Soul; so I guess it won't be too soon a new Riverside...

I'm really, really stoked for this.

The acronym for the album title, SONGS, is supposed to give a clue on the sound of the album.
I think I'm running short of imagination over here.

Written by Unhealer on 03.09.2012 at 19:37

The acronym for the album title, SONGS, is supposed to give a clue on the sound of the album.

How? Did I miss something?

Written by Unhealer on 03.09.2012 at 19:37
The acronym for the album title, SONGS, is supposed to give a clue on the sound of the album.

So... The album has songs?

Written by tea[m]ster on 05.09.2012 at 00:17

How? Did I miss something?

That is what I understood from the piece of news announcing the album at least
And yeah, my reaction was similar to Mr. Doctor's. Maybe it means that the album is song oriented? Not that I really know what it means.

Cant wait to have a listen/review of this one. Riverside's ADHD saw such maturity in the flow of the album, perfection of total album length, pacing, songwriting... so many factors. Plus production was gorgeous. Porcupine Tree's latest was a dissapointment, Opeth's was too.. I think since Riverside's Mariusz Duda is not buddies with the previously mentioned progressive masterminds, hopefully he will not make the same mistake of creating an album for himself rather than his fans.

I don't believe he would do that. After all, he has Lunatic Soul to expel any creative idea's that don't quite fit into the main band.

Written by GravityBlast on 12.11.2012 at 11:35

hopefully he will not make the same mistake of creating an album for himself rather than his fans.

How is that a mistake? It's the sanest thing to do for a musician (unless you are in it for the moneyz, of course). Anyway, whatever he does he won't be able to keep all his fanbase happy.

And who's to say an album for himself and an album for his fans aren't one and the same? I recently discovered his work with Indukti and I can honestly say the man never dissapoints, not once.

First listen left me impressed.

The ending of Feel Like Falling is the sex.

I thought it would be worse...

Strong seven for moody "We Got Used To Us" and "Feel Like Falling", a great ending "Escalator Shrine" and Mariusz Duda's vocals. The other is nothing special. Well, maybe very weak "Celebrity Touch".

It was good and I really love the concept , but some moments I didn't really feel anything . I'm not disappointed but surely it's not my fave from them either. 8.3ish for me .

Written by Unhealer on 18.01.2013 at 20:28

The ending of Feel Like Falling is the sex.

Have to agree. Still not finished it, but overall I'm disappointed, not really my thing, although I liked their previous one.

Seems pretty cool. Though much more atmospheric than Anno Domini... More like Second Life Syndrome! Not for everyone, but I definitely like it...

Written by Unhealer on 12.11.2012 at 14:33

Written by GravityBlast on 12.11.2012 at 11:35

hopefully he will not make the same mistake of creating an album for himself rather than his fans.

How is that a mistake? It's the sanest thing to do for a musician (unless you are in it for the moneyz, of course). Anyway, whatever he does he won't be able to keep all his fanbase happy.

I know right? If you start making music to pander to fans it's going to get old quick. Then these fans will complain that they are just repeating the same formula (see: Gojira).

Great album!! Very creative and the band's personality was mantained intact

I got it right as it went out three days ago, and I'm now listening to it for the eight time. Never have I been more immersed in a new album like this one.

Milena - what do you think of it?

Written by DrM on 21.01.2013 at 15:44

I got it right as it went out three days ago, and I'm now listening to it for the eight time. Never have I been more immersed in a new album like this one.

Milena - what do you think of it?

Had to rate it a nine. It's Riverside being Riverside and therefore it's damn good on the same level as ADHD, this one.

Written by Góral on 18.01.2013 at 21:54

Strong seven for moody "We Got Used To Us" and "Feel Like Falling", a great ending "Escalator Shrine" and Mariusz Duda's vocals. The other is nothing special. Well, maybe very weak "Celebrity Touch".

"What's special? Take you in the back and suck your dick?"

Written by Soulhole on 22.01.2013 at 02:01

"What's special? Take you in the back and suck your dick?"

I don't know what you mean dude.

Well, I like every bit of the album except for the main riff of "Celebrity Touch" (and it's overuse) and the disappointing second half of "Escalator Shrine" after that excellent build-up. I don't LOVE it, at least for now.

Written by Góral on 22.01.2013 at 02:15

Written by Soulhole on 22.01.2013 at 02:01

"What's special? Take you in the back and suck your dick?"

I don't know what you mean dude.

It seems that we have a Tarantino lover here

Initial impressions: ADHD sounds much better )=

I would have to concur with the above sentiment.
EDIT: It grew, somewhat. "We Got Used To Us" being the sole reason.

Listened to the album once and thought "this is nothing special," then I listened to it six times in a row. I am addicted to this damn album now! Their first two albums are by far their best, but this is still a damn solid album.

Written by Paz on 22.01.2013 at 12:30

Written by Góral on 22.01.2013 at 02:15

Written by Soulhole on 22.01.2013 at 02:01

"What's special? Take you in the back and suck your dick?"

I don't know what you mean dude.

It seems that we have a Tarantino lover here

"That's a Bingo!"

It's really hard for me to vote this album. In my opinion is very unequal, the best thing in this album is Duda's vocal, wonderful as always (except in the Celebrity Touch). I prefer songs which sounds like "old" Riverside. I've listened to this album several times, still don't know how judge it, maybe I need to listen it more, but for now I prefer another sounds.