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Posts: 2641 From: Germany |
26.07.2012 - 03:31Rating: 8
InnerSelfproofread freePosts: 2641 From: Germany
They make every second in their songs count, and almost every song has a stand out factor, be it a great vocal line or a sweet emotional guitar lead.
Great debut from these guys and a great review by you
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I shall check this out. That cover art is some freaky shit.
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist
Posts: 21306 From: Canada |
Might check out due to Green Carnation reference. Hoping for legitimate similarities.
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Still unsure about this - I first listened to the album when it was recommended from the Staff Picks about a month ago, and got pretty bored with it.
I can certainly see the appeal, but reading the description and now the review - I was expecting to really like this, but to no avail.
I'm not normally the one to care about lyrics that much, but I found this gets a little tedious for me.
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Dylan
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Dylan Posts: 93 From: Australia
Best tracks are "ever closer" and "endless sea" for me
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K✞ulu Seeker of Truth
Posts: 2570 From: Czech Republic |
26.07.2012 - 10:21Rating: 6
K✞uluSeeker of TruthPosts: 2570 From: Czech Republic
On it!
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BloodTears ANA-thema
Posts: 11835 From: Portugal |
26.07.2012 - 11:14Rating: 9
I'm so honoured you quoted me! When did I say that? lol
This is definitely on my list, it's "only a matter of time" before I check it out.
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Risto Wandering Midget
Posts: 1113 From: Finland |
26.07.2012 - 11:38Rating: 8
RistoWandering MidgetPosts: 1113 From: Finland
Written by Troy Killjoy on 26.07.2012 at 04:23
Might check out due to Green Carnation reference. Hoping for legitimate similarities.
In the Silence are a prime example of decent alternative metal if you ask me. The radio wouldn't have any problems airing them if their songs were a bit shorter. Their sound isn't quite as heavy as the referred later Green Carnation from what I've gathered.
EDIT: By the way, incoming epic debut album category in the MS awards!
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moribun
Posts: 92 From: Vietnam |
26.07.2012 - 13:17Rating: 10
I've enjoy this album since its publication. Great one, debut or not.
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist
Posts: 21306 From: Canada |
Written by Risto on 26.07.2012 at 11:38 In the Silence are a prime example of decent alternative metal if you ask me.
Are we talking alternative metal like Tool or alternative metal like System of a Down. :/
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InnerSelf proofread free
Posts: 2641 From: Germany |
26.07.2012 - 15:08Rating: 8
InnerSelfproofread freePosts: 2641 From: Germany
Written by Troy Killjoy on 26.07.2012 at 14:56
Written by Risto on 26.07.2012 at 11:38 In the Silence are a prime example of decent alternative metal if you ask me.
Are we talking alternative metal like Tool or alternative metal like System of a Down. :/
Think Ghost Brigade without the sludge
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Risto Wandering Midget
Posts: 1113 From: Finland |
26.07.2012 - 15:17Rating: 8
RistoWandering MidgetPosts: 1113 From: Finland
Written by Troy Killjoy on 26.07.2012 at 14:56
Are we talking alternative metal like Tool or alternative metal like System of a Down. :/
Nope. It's just a straightforward heavy rock sound combined with a melancholic atmosphere and calmer sections. Song structures avoid norms which is why I call it alternative (kind of like Katatonia and indeed Ghost Brigade) but it's not really that progressive IMO.
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Milena gloom cookie
Posts: 4603 From: Norway |
26.07.2012 - 15:47Rating: 8
Milenagloom cookiePosts: 4603 From: Norway
Written by BloodTears on 26.07.2012 at 11:14
"only a matter of time"
I missed you, Ana.
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BloodTears ANA-thema
Posts: 11835 From: Portugal |
26.07.2012 - 17:31Rating: 9
Written by Milena on 26.07.2012 at 15:47
Written by BloodTears on 26.07.2012 at 11:14
"only a matter of time"
I missed you, Ana.
I love you more
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Ag Fox Angel No More
Posts: 4774 From: Hong Kong |
26.07.2012 - 18:29Rating: 9
Ag FoxAngel No MorePosts: 4774 From: Hong Kong
Written by BloodTears on 26.07.2012 at 11:14
I'm so honoured you quoted me! When did I say that? lol
This is definitely on my list, it's "only a matter of time" before I check it out.
in your wolverine review
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Boxcar Willy yr a kook
Posts: 8962 From: Canada |
Love that style cover
Fuzzed out cover + clear off center text.
I may check this out... maybe...
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Dark Blood The Avenger
Posts: 1435 From: Portugal |
26.07.2012 - 21:44Rating: 8
I got the album recently, and I gotta say the review is spot on. Though I can't rate it a 9 (for now at least) but it's definitely a solid 8, and your words make justice for the album.
Very nice album. Very nice review. Congrats.
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Druss
Posts: 273 From: Ireland |
26.07.2012 - 22:41Rating: 8
DrussPosts: 273 From: Ireland
Written by Boxcar Willy on 26.07.2012 at 20:05 Love that style cover
Aye, reminds me of Hypno5e's most recent (apart from the lack of text), very much like the style.
And thanks for the extra push, Ag Fox, finally listened to this earlier and I enjoyed it very much. I kinda need that ''not like Dream Theater/Riverside'' bit to give it a go, and I'm glad I did
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omjaimes omjaimes
Posts: 99 From: Colombia |
26.07.2012 - 22:44Rating: 9
Written by InnerSelf on 26.07.2012 at 15:08
Written by Troy Killjoy on 26.07.2012 at 14:56
Written by Risto on 26.07.2012 at 11:38 In the Silence are a prime example of decent alternative metal if you ask me.
Are we talking alternative metal like Tool or alternative metal like System of a Down. :/
Think Ghost Brigade without the sludge
Ghost Brigade + Katatonia + a mix of other great bands (Opeth, Anathema, even Paradise Lost), however their sound is very innovative and fresh, those catchy syncopated riffs catch you right away
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tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal
Posts: 5245 From: USA |
27.07.2012 - 00:43Rating: 8
I actually checked this album out about a month ago. Believe it or not I found it under the "post metal" tag on Bandcamp. I can see it (somewhat).
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist
Posts: 21306 From: Canada |
Written by Risto on 26.07.2012 at 15:17 ...(kind of like Katatonia and indeed Ghost Brigade) but it's not really that progressive IMO.
Eh, I think I just lost interest. Not a fan of alternative-era Katatonia and Ghost Brigade aren't exactly one of my favorites. Thanks for the info.
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MeloDeathViking
Posts: 513 From: USA |
27.07.2012 - 19:52Rating: 9
I have been digging this album since I saw it as a staff pick the other week. It just gets better with every listen for me.
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Justicelust
Posts: 213 From: Iraq |
28.07.2012 - 20:29Rating: 10
Great album! I listened to it when i saw it as a staff pick. nice review
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Kuroboshi
Posts: 1168 From: Sweden |
02.08.2012 - 17:45Rating: 7
Yes, this is a very nice album. Many conflicting melodies and great vocals. I have to listen to it a couple of more times to have a constructive opinion.
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Added to my checking list.
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Monolithic ♠♠♠
Posts: 668 From: UAE |
20.09.2012 - 02:23Rating: 10
Very nice indeed, tempted me to go and give it a try.
Nothing too creative, but fusing some wonderful vibes inspired by Prog Pioneers with beautiful melodies, great performance and good deliverance makes this album quite worthy of the credit given to it.
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Zhao The Arkaholic
Posts: 104 From: Sweden
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12.11.2012 - 17:28Rating: 10
ZhaoThe Arkaholic Posts: 104 From: Sweden
Well, looks like I just found my album of the year thanks to you.
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Great review and the best part is that you mentioned this album is not a kind of showmanship I agree with this 100 percent ! Exactly these guys just wrote what they've felt with great amount of music knowledge they have got.And BTW one of the best albums of 2012 I have listened to so far.This album was just pure music , so memorable so beautiful and in some moments so heavy at the same time.
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Gelati
Posts: 85 From: USA
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24.12.2012 - 21:27Rating: 9
Truly beautiful album that focuses primarily on the piece of music and not the individual talent.
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K✞ulu Seeker of Truth
Posts: 2570 From: Czech Republic |
01.03.2013 - 18:44Rating: 6
K✞uluSeeker of TruthPosts: 2570 From: Czech Republic
I don't know, maybe I missed something, but I don't exactly see how these guys fit into the progressive metal niche. They are atmospheric alright, but progressive? Not under my definition.
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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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