Host - IX

IX album cover
7.6 | 100 votes |
Band
Host
Style
Synthpop, Gothic rock
Release date
24 February 2023
Owners
30 have it
5 want it
Tracklist
01. Wretched Soul
02. Tomorrow's Sky
03. Divine Emotion
04. Hiding From Tomorrow
05. A Troubled Mind
06. My Only Escape
07. Years Of Suspicion
08. Inquisition
09. Instinct
10. I Ran [A Flock Of Seagulls cover] [bonus]
11. Hiding From Tomorrow [Lustmord remix] [bonus]
12. Tomorrow's Sky [Gost remix] [bonus]
Line-up
Nick Holmes - vocals
Greg Mackintosh - guitars, synthesizers
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More than two decades later, Paradise Lost become Depeche Mode Host again.

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published 03.03.2023 | Comments ( 7 )
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17.02.2023 - 13:59
Rating: 8

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Really love the 3 singles so far, can't wait to hear the full album.
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17.02.2023 - 14:34
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Written by Charlotbk on 17.02.2023 at 13:59

Really love the 3 singles so far, can't wait to hear the full album.

3 singles?! I only heard two.
I can hardly wait to listen to the whole album!
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Album Release day (February 24, 2023)
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24.02.2023 - 18:32
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New single out, absolute banger.
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25.02.2023 - 14:17
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Tage Westerlund

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Disco music, once Paradise Lost became Paradise Sucks, now well etleast they dont use PL name, but came whit new name. Music is horrible, I just waist some time here.
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25.02.2023 - 17:34
Rating: 7

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If you like this kind of music it's a good effort from Greg and Nick. After listening to the singles released earlier I was expecting something more, but that's ok. Still good.
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25.02.2023 - 18:20
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Written by Nightmare^ on 25.02.2023 at 17:34

If you like this kind of music it's a good effort from Greg and Nick. After listening to the singles released earlier I was expecting something more, but that's ok. Still good.

One single was OK, but then whole album 40min such music .... well no thanks
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25.02.2023 - 19:40
Rating: 8

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I'm so glad this project exists, no weak song, great flow.
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27.02.2023 - 09:27
Rating: 7

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This sounds very like Host album meeting with a watered-down version of One Second. While it's nothing impressive, it's not bad at all.
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28.02.2023 - 12:14
Rating: 7

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Reminds me of Depeche Mode at times. It's not nearly as good but I enjoyed it.
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01.03.2023 - 18:24
Rating: 8

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I Ran is A Flock of Seagulls cover.
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01.03.2023 - 18:40
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I never liked the album Host, and I don't find this one interesting either. It has the sound that I should enjoy, but I don't. The cover of "I ran" sounds boring to me, and I love the original song; it's been my ringtone for the last couple of years or something.

I am so glad this doesn't have the Paradise Lost name on it.
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01.03.2023 - 18:51
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Written by nikarg on 01.03.2023 at 18:40

I never liked the album Host, and I don't find this one interesting either. It has the sound that I should enjoy, but I don't. The cover of "I ran" sounds boring to me, and I love the original song; it's been my ringtone for the last couple of years or something.

I am so glad this doesn't have the Paradise Lost name on it.

I agree, after I think second single I thought I will like it but start to listen to this all went to the cat shit sand box. I never like Paradise Lost ''disco'' era albums , never will, same goes here. Good they did not ruined it again. Not sure what Gregor is smoking, but I have a feeling this is not their last album.
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01.03.2023 - 18:52
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Written by nikarg on 01.03.2023 at 18:40

I never liked the album Host, and I don't find this one interesting either. It has the sound that I should enjoy, but I don't. The cover of "I ran" sounds boring to me, and I love the original song; it's been my ringtone for the last couple of years or something.

I like A Flock of Seagulls, in their original line-up, they had a really good guitarist, once he left, it all went downhill.
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01.03.2023 - 19:20
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Written by Bad English on 01.03.2023 at 18:51

Written by nikarg on 01.03.2023 at 18:40

I never liked the album Host, and I don't find this one interesting either. It has the sound that I should enjoy, but I don't. The cover of "I ran" sounds boring to me, and I love the original song; it's been my ringtone for the last couple of years or something.

I am so glad this doesn't have the Paradise Lost name on it.

I agree, after I think second single I thought I will like it but start to listen to this all went to the cat shit sand box. I never like Paradise Lost ''disco'' era albums , never will, same goes here. Good they did not ruined it again. Not sure what Gregor is smoking, but I have a feeling this is not their last album.

Now you are just trolling with the "disco' era... When and how? You don't have to constantly repeat ad nauseam you dislike this, everyone understood the first time...
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02.03.2023 - 17:41
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They are obviously trying to make money without disturbing the lost crowds they had to regain after Host was released.
As far as music...it is the music equivalent of the Kardashian wearing Slayer t-shirt. Just DON'T! )
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02.03.2023 - 17:50
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Written by Duck Dodgers on 02.03.2023 at 17:41

They are obviously trying to make money without disturbing the lost crowds they had to regain after Host was released.
As far as music...it is the music equivalent of the Kardashian wearing Slayer t-shirt. Just DON'T! )

How dare they try something different! Or get back to creating a sound they enjoyed. The insolence of these two musicians!

They should have released this under Paradise Lost and the album be called Host Part 2, just to see how many people would lose their cool...
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14.03.2023 - 01:13
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Written by John_Doe on 02.03.2023 at 17:50


How dare try something different! Or get back to creating a sound they enjoyed. The insolence of these two musicians!

They should have released this under Paradise Lost and the album be called Host Part 2, just to see how many people would lose their cool...

Loved it hahahah

Seriously now, one more reason to respect Paradise Lost, unlike many other big bands out there: Instead of changing completely direction and creating music that is 90% different that their "original" while keeping their "big-band-name" and alienaning fans, they just created a new band to accompany their new direction.

Wish more bands did that.
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06.04.2023 - 07:13
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This is actually a really great album. There are no weak songs. Enjoyed it immensely. Thanks to the duo.
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22.04.2023 - 20:04
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Wtf was that..
Now i know how to do it. I should ask Metallica to rename and come back with 72 seasons. They might end up as contender of Best hard rock album if the year in Metslstorm....
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