Leprous - Bilateral
Tracklist
01. Bilateral02. Forced Entry
03. Restless
04. Thorn [feat. Vegard Sverre "Ihsahn" Tveitan]
05. Mb. Indifferentia
06. Waste Of Air
07. Mediocrity Wins
08. Cryptogenic Desires
09. Acquired Taste
10. Painful Detour
Line-up
Einar Solberg - vocals, keyboards
Tor Oddmund Suhrke - guitars
Øystein Landsverk - guitars
Tobias Ørnes Andersen - drums
Rein T. Blomquist - bass
Guest musicians
Vegard Sverre "Ihsahn" Tveitan - vocals
Vegard Sandbukt - trumpet
Einar Solberg - vocals, keyboards
Tor Oddmund Suhrke - guitars
Øystein Landsverk - guitars
Tobias Ørnes Andersen - drums
Rein T. Blomquist - bass
Guest musicians
Vegard Sverre "Ihsahn" Tveitan - vocals
Vegard Sandbukt - trumpet
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2011 proved to be a smorgasbord of interesting progressive metal acts, so much so that it was extremely difficult to keep up with the near constant influx of exhilarating, perplexing and fascinating material. When a progressive metal band attempts to release their own music into such a diverse and lively atmosphere one thing above all else is imperative to their receiving of your attention. Mushrooms! But seriously while that is some eye grabbing cover art which adorns Leprous' latest album Bilateral what is it about the music within that brings the band to the forefront of such a prosperous year for progressive metal? Read more ›› |
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Introspekrieg
Progressive Metal
Aug 22, 2011
A highly anticipated release from this up-and-coming Norwegian outfit, Leprous has exceeded almost insurmountable expectations. Their previous effort, Tall Poppy Syndrome, was thoroughly enjoyable but somewhat derivative (...Opeth). The off-beat brilliance hinted at before is fully realized and really shines with the dynamics of beautiful production. As the touring band for Ihsahn recently, it is appropriate that the man himself would make an appearance to add to the intensity of it all. Soaring vocals, great atmospheres, and techie musicianship make this a recommendation for fans of Arcturus, Devin Townsend and Shaolin Death Squad. (And Opeth... duh.)
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Endorsed by: Ag Fox, BloodTears, Fat & Sassy!, Dane Train, Ivor, Darkside Momo, wormdrink414
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Mm... I don't really like the song. The cover art is great though.
---- Savor what you feel and what you see Things that may not seem important now But may be tomorrow R.I.P. Chuck Schuldiner Satan was a Backstreet Boy
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Oh sweet! didn't know a new one would be coming out soon. Tall Poppy Syndrome was a fab album of prog EDIT: new song sounds pretty good too, but how do I bloody adjust the volume on facebook's player?
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Ok, now this song is undeniably awesome: Thorn (ft. Ihsahn) It figures Ihsahn would lend a hand eventually, considering Leprous were his touring band last year  Trumpets? FTW
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These new songs are even more complex than on the debut
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Posts: 2574 Written by Introspekrieg on 21.08.2011 at 01:58 one day earlier? cool. so how is it? I can't really get into either of the two songs. I actually have sort of a problem with Leprous. I listened to Tall Poppy Syndrome for many times, and it seems that I like it, but I somehow cannot remember it. To put it the other way, when listening to the album I sort of enjoy each song quite a lot but then when I finish listening I don't feel any satisfaction or something. Maybe I should listen to it more attentively...
---- Savor what you feel and what you see Things that may not seem important now But may be tomorrow R.I.P. Chuck Schuldiner Satan was a Backstreet Boy
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Posts: 2751 Written by K✞ulu on 21.08.2011 at 09:49 I don't know, this album is a bit different, much better imo. Tall Poppy Syndrome was great, but far too reliant on influences. This one incorporates the best refreshing parts of TPS with a much more focused songwriting.
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This album for relax ,awesome tune and strong voice vocalist , nice album from 1 moment to the end .
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Finally, a stand out prog album from 2011!
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Posts: 2751 Written by AXA on 22.08.2011 at 21:01 Einar is an amazing vocalist, he really stands out on this recording. Here's some behind the scenes:
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Posts: 199 Written by Introspekrieg on 24.08.2011 at 15:45 hi thanks for this video . good voice ,Awesome vocalist , this video in Ihsahn studio .
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I really like the first 4 songs and Painful Detour. I can't really get into the others.
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Not bad at all. Waste Of Air is my fav so far.
---- My Author's Blog (in French)  "You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you" "I've lost too many years now I'm stealing back my soul I am awake"
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One of the great prog albums of the year. Definitely. Also, this is my first Leprous album.
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Bilateral is very listenable but also very complex and multi-layered album. I love it.  Personal favorites: Mb. Indifferentia and Painful Detour.
---- Always be a poet, even in prose. A man who wants to lead the whole orchestra - must turn his back to the crowd.
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I love "thorn".specially when ihsahn sings
---- Alone in birth Alone in the darkness Alone in death Alone in the daylight
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I really love this album more than opeth new album , and i prefer hear this album its very good sound and nice stuff , every think new , its normally a greatfull album .
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I've never heard of these guys until Bilateral hit the MS charts a few days ago. All I can say is wow! Reminds me of Riverside, no wonder they share the same label. Totally awesome!
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Posts: 131 Written by dizzl on 16.09.2011 at 13:51 Not necessarily, the very first song has a 7/8 time signature and this is just them warming up (as a drummer myself I really like unusual time signatures). I'd say that's a pretty proggy album. In my view it's not that they're not taking Prog too seriously, it's like they don't force it like most bands nowadays do (ironic that one of the songs is actually called "Forced In"), they just flow with the music. The result is a complex yet addictive and catchy album.
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The first five listens I was trying to understand this album, and the first two or three I did not like it at all. Now, the last two or three listens I have actually been enjoying it. I am still amazed at how perception changes with time.
---- Savor what you feel and what you see Things that may not seem important now But may be tomorrow R.I.P. Chuck Schuldiner Satan was a Backstreet Boy
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Whoa! The last half of Forced Entry is fucking amazing. This guy can belt it out
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Just gave it the third spin. I can now say this album is excellent, the vocalist steals the show IMO. Very Muse/Tool influenced.
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This is definitely their best album. Only reason this is lower is because of idiot downvoters trying to boost albums.
---- Learn to adapt to the change, or get washed away like tears in the rain.
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So sugary, so mellow, so powerful, so all of that and more, blended thoroughly in an excellently paced, diverse and entertaining record. Contender for top prog this year.
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I'm going to buy this album. I thought this year's personal top 3 would be unchallenged, but Bilateral disagrees!
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