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General => General Music Discussion => Topic started by: nikatapi on September 03, 2011, 02:49:36 PM
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Well, i recently found out about this album, and reading praising reviews from everywhere, i decided i should give this a try.
The result was that i found myself in shock, because this is an amazing prog metal album, not of the DT-clone type, but an amazing experience.
Just a quick taste : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsR1QrOCBkI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsR1QrOCBkI)
I tell you that it is an album that shouldn't be ignored, since it's quite a a unique approach to prog metal.
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Glad to see another post on this incredible band. I've thought about starting a thread trying to promote since I saw these guys on tour with Therion but it's not among my talents to advertise. :P
Seriously though, Bilateral is amazing and as you said not a prog-by-numbers album. If the new album isn't enough I recommend checking out their second album Tall Poppy Syndrome which may be a bit darker considering the new material, but a distinctive and interesting cd as well. If anything, try to avoid their first 'demo' album Aeolia. They didn't take their time to arrange the songs properly and they've said that themselves as well.
Truly a unique band in a world full of clones of other bands. :tup
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Oh yes.. I'm with you guys.... really good band :tup
entire new album (https://www.guitarworld.com/exclusive-leprous-streaming-new-album-bilateral)
and to pre order (https://www.metalsucks.net/2011/08/02/exclusive-premiere-leprous-thorn-feat-ihsahn/)
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Had the promo of this album for quite awhile, very impressive work.
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Someone recommended I check out some songs from Bilateral this week, and holy shit am I blown away. I just ordered the CD. Incredible stuff.
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They were going to come here to support Pain of Salvation.... I was so looking forward to it... Then whole shit got canceled because of the trouble PoS had with their tour bus :'(
Could I be more unfortunate? :angry:
But anyway... these guys rock! :metal
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Einar's fb status:
Leprous and Ihsahn has been confirmed for the Graspop Metal Meeting 2012!
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Hell yeah, read this earlier today and I couldn't be more stoked about this. Will be seeing Leprous twice next year then. :metal
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You're so damn lucky man.... listening to Mediocrity Wins now... damn ... what a song!
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Impressive! Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, this band is amazing. Bilteral was in my top albums of 2011 and while I think their previous album Tall Poppy Syndrome is a bit better (seriously, check it out) the new one is amazing. I had the chance to see them live twice and I did. They rock live, truly awesome band to see play as well. Also I got to meet them, very nice, down to earth guys. They signed my CD as well and we had a nice chat about music in general, really cool. They then got me and my friend on the guestlist for one of their upcoming concerts, so that's how I got to see them twice.
Really, check this stuff out, this band is good!
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Scroll to about 2:25 in the video where they are recording a guitar solo....what's with the person who is off-camera apparently holding the headstock or nut of the guitar? It almost looks like he's holding down the E and A strings to prevent feedback or buzzing or something like that. Anyone get what's happening there? ???
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Yes, this band is amazing. Bilteral was in my top albums of 2011 and while I think their previous album Tall Poppy Syndrome is a bit better (seriously, check it out) the new one is amazing. I had the chance to see them live twice and I did. They rock live, truly awesome band to see play as well. Also I got to meet them, very nice, down to earth guys. They signed my CD as well and we had a nice chat about music in general, really cool. They then got me and my friend on the guestlist for one of their upcoming concerts, so that's how I got to see them twice.
Really, check this stuff out, this band is good!
Hey.... great memories... Thanks for sharing!
Scroll to about 2:25 in the video where they are recording a guitar solo....what's with the person who is off-camera apparently holding the headstock or nut of the guitar? It almost looks like he's holding down the E and A strings to prevent feedback or buzzing or something like that. Anyone get what's happening there? ???
Which song Kirk? can you post a link?
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I'm talking about the video in the OP, the youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsR1QrOCBkI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsR1QrOCBkI)
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Scroll to about 2:25 in the video where they are recording a guitar solo....what's with the person who is off-camera apparently holding the headstock or nut of the guitar? It almost looks like he's holding down the E and A strings to prevent feedback or buzzing or something like that. Anyone get what's happening there? ???
That's exactly what that is, a more common way of achieving cleaner recordings would be to tie a cloth around that same area of the guitar but this works just as well apparently.
Also, bump because this band deserve all the attention they can get. ;D
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huh....I've never seen anyone doing that before. interesting
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Okay, this album is pretty damn good. I've only listened to it a few times, but already its climbing my list for the year.
Forced Entry and Mediocrity Wins :heart :heart :heart
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Mediocrity Wins :heart :heart :heart
so perfect... mind blowing.... those vocals swept me off my feet!
also love Thorn and Restless... Have you seen the video?
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Nope
And yes, Thorn is great as well. :laugh:
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Hang on! You're gonna love this...
edit: Restless (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=986iAyQpr1U) slightly disturbing.... yet amazing!
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:lol
Honestly, these days, I'm even more surprised when bands decide to go and make a video that ISN'T incredibly bizarre.
Restless is actually one of my least favorites on the album so far. Good song, but I like many of the others much more.
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oh :( yeah fair enough... I dig that song....
anyway Einar responded to my message today.. and made my day :)
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Scroll to about 2:25 in the video where they are recording a guitar solo....what's with the person who is off-camera apparently holding the headstock or nut of the guitar?
i think they thought it worked better than a sock.
and i think that's mr.ihsahn off camera.
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i had never heard of these guys until about 2 weeks ago when i seen an arch/matheos facebook link to some writer's top 10 AOTY list. i hadn't heard threeor four of the albums, but based on his other selections, i knew he has a decent taste in tuneage.
so i read his leprous review and check out his youtubelink to forced entry and i :corn'd... :corn'd to the point of checking out the album, i shit you not, 11 times in about 44 hours. what an off the radar release to round out, for me, probably the best year in modern music history. anywayz, i've simmered; two weeks after first checking it out, my average has probably dropped to 2.44 spins/day.
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oh :( yeah fair enough... I dig that song....
Still a great song though, just not my favorite. :)
anyway Einar responded to my message today.. and made my day :)
woot, nice :tup
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i had never heard of these guys until about 2 weeks ago when i seen an arch/matheos facebook link to some writer's top 10 AOTY list. i hadn't heard threeor four of the albums, but based on his other selections, i knew he has a decent taste in tuneage.
so i read his leprous review and check out his youtubelink to forced entry and i :corn'd... :corn'd to the point of checking out the album, i shit you not, 11 times in about 44 hours. what an off the radar release to round out, for me, probably the best year in modern music history. anywayz, i've simmered; two weeks after first checking it out, my average has probably dropped to 2.44 spins/day.
I hear you dude! same here... I'm so going mad.... :heart
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if i could 'like' that post ^, i would.
oh, and my circa 35 spins have been suplemmented by another 15 spins off tall poppy syndrome (agreed, ALSO awesome).
became so addicted, i can't hardly spin anything BUT leprous these days...joked to my bud that my top 10 list for the year has all of a sudden become ALL leprous...with additional honorable mentions going out to, you guessed it, leprous.
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lol nice to see another goingmadaboutLeprous person here! Seriously.... just like you... I can hardly ever listen to any other album now.... Damn... What an addictive sound! Einar's voice is beyond awesome... They are also doing wonders on my gym and thesis
write-up motivation..... Let the Leprous spin all day..... the rest is easy.....
I exchanged couple of messages with Einar... he was extremely nice to a creepy stalker :laugh:
sigh... Leprous!
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if i could 'like' that post ^, i would.
oh, and my circa 35 spins have been suplemmented by another 15 spins off tall poppy syndrome (agreed, ALSO awesome).
became so addicted, i can't hardly spin anything BUT leprous these days...joked to my bud that my top 10 list for the year has all of a sudden become ALL leprous...with additional honorable mentions going out to, you guessed it, leprous.
:lol
It would be nice if my top 10 were that easy to compile. Maybe I just need to listen to Bilateral a few more times.
lol nice to see another goingmadaboutLeprous person here! Seriously.... just like you... I can hardly ever listen to any other album now.... Damn... What an addictive sound! Einar's voice is beyond awesome... They are also doing wonders on my gym and thesis
write-up motivation..... Let the Leprous spin all day..... the rest is easy.....
I exchanged couple of messages with Einar... he was extremely nice to a creepy stalker :laugh:
sigh... Leprous!
Wait...
There are people that aren't nice to you?! :omg:
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:heart well yes there are... but those who matter are always nice.. that's what counts I guess ;)
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After some recent plays of their demo - Aeolia - I feel the need to reconsider my opinion. It contains some tunes that are really worth checking out, they even have a few signed copies left via their official website.
Maybe because of the spectacular quality of their latest two albums I've overlooked this one.
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i heard one song off aeolia on youtube and thought it was pretty awesome as well.
anyone know how good the overall sound quality is for the demo?
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oh, and my circa 35 spins have been suplemmented by another 15 spins off tall poppy syndrome (agreed, ALSO awesome).
became so addicted, i can't hardly spin anything BUT leprous these days...joked to my bud that my top 10 list for the year has all of a sudden become ALL leprous...with additional honorable mentions going out to, you guessed it, leprous.
:lol
It would be nice if my top 10 were that easy to compile. Maybe I just need to listen to Bilateral a few more times.
hehe. ya, me too. still trying to figure out my actual top (insert#) list...like i said, probably the best year in modern music for me.
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bahahah (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3y8-K058u0&feature=g-all-u&context=G2892fe3FAAAAAAAAAAA) :heart
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It's great to see a thread on these guys! I was introduced to them by the InsideOut sampler this year... I was immediately impressed. The singing definitely sets these guys apart in my opinion. Not a lot of younger bands are stressing good clean vocals these day! Let's hope Leprous inspires more bands to bring back awesome clean singing!
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i heard one song off aeolia on youtube and thought it was pretty awesome as well.
anyone know how good the overall sound quality is for the demo?
It's actually very good, keeping in mind that it's supposed to be a demo. Not the quality of their albums but not the cringeworthy sound that's expected from a demo.
It's great to see a thread on these guys! I was introduced to them by the InsideOut sampler this year... I was immediately impressed. The singing definitely sets these guys apart in my opinion. Not a lot of younger bands are stressing good clean vocals these day! Let's hope Leprous inspires more bands to bring back awesome clean singing!
Couldn't agree more, Einar has one of the most distinctive vocals out there. I've read some completely different opinions on that matter though, even going as far him ruining the band's music. :huh:
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I haven't heard anything that stupid before :angry:
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Luckily those opinions are an insignificant minority compared to the positive praise the band has gotten. Still, it's completely normal to admit not being a fan of one's voice but implying he can't sing is just beyond ridiculous.
Also, two more weeks until I'll see them. :metal
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Fantastic... enjoy!
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i heard one song off aeolia on youtube and thought it was pretty awesome as well.
anyone know how good the overall sound quality is for the demo?
It's actually very good, keeping in mind that it's supposed to be a demo. Not the quality of their albums but not the cringeworthy sound that's expected from a demo.
It's great to see a thread on these guys! I was introduced to them by the InsideOut sampler this year... I was immediately impressed. The singing definitely sets these guys apart in my opinion. Not a lot of younger bands are stressing good clean vocals these day! Let's hope Leprous inspires more bands to bring back awesome clean singing!
Couldn't agree more, Einar has one of the most distinctive vocals out there. I've read some completely different opinions on that matter though, even going as far him ruining the band's music. :huh:
Wow, really? I didn't know some people felt that way about him. I wonder what type of vocals those people envision on Leprous' stuff? I guess I can see how the name Leprous might be misleading... maybe some people expected it to be a lot heavier?
In my opinion, these guys are trying to craft their own sound, which gets my respect. So few bands today are trying to do their own thing. It's like anybody who tries to sing clean these days is uncool!
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This album is so good.
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Someone uploaded an entire gig of theirs on Youtube, this should prove for an interesting watch later today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCdNbpuilS0 Enjoy :metal
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:omg: thank you!
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European tour dates announced, more to come soon. Be sure to check them out if you can!
28/9: Oslo - John Dee
5/10: Copenhagen - Pumpehuset
6/10: Praha - ExitUs
9/10: Bucharest - Silver Church
10/10: Sofia - Mixtape 5
11/10: Beograd - Gun Club
13/10: Pratteln - Galery
15/10: Barcelona - Razzmatazz 3
16/10: Madrid - Ritmo Y Compás
17/10: Bilbao - venue tba
20/10: Paris - Le Divan Du Monde
21/10: Vosselaar - Biebob
22/10: London - Underworld
25/10: Essen - Turock
26/10: Zoetermeer - Borderij
27/10: Eindhoven - Effenaar
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Kept getting Leprous as a recommended artist from people who know about my interest in avant-garde metal and prog. Been meaning to check it out for a long while.
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They are unbelievably good! don't waste a sec....
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YES!! I just purchased "Tall Poppy Syndrome" from Amazon.com's MP3 store and have listened to about half of it and my initial reaction is: :o :o :o :metal :hefdaddy :o :hefdaddy :tup :hat
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Oh boy, that sure was an album. And I was pleasantly surprised to hear Ihsahn on the track "Thorn". Very cool stuff throughout.
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:metal :metal :metal
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Oh boy, that sure was an album. And I was pleasantly surprised to hear Ihsahn on the track "Thorn". Very cool stuff throughout.
One of us! One of us!
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These guys are awesome! :heart
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Just posting to say that, yes, Bilateral is still fucking amazing. It has climbed its way up to the top of my favorite albums from last year. Unbelievable.
I really need to get Tall Poppy Syndrome soon.
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Quick update: The new album will be out early next year and will be produced by none other than Ihsahn. :metal
https://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=183120&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter (https://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=183120&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)
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Ooooooh, that's some cool ass news. Being a huge fan of Ihsahn's solo work, having him produce outside work could be interesting. Bring it.
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so so cool!!!!!!
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Quick update: The new album will be out early next year and will be produced by none other than Ihsahn. :metal
https://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=183120&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter (https://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=183120&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)
YES!!!
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me + new leprous = :corn
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I have found this band really interesting lately. I really like the first half of Bilateral :metal
And even cooler: Leprous is going to Tuska Festival next year :corn :tup
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Quick update: The new album will be out early next year and will be produced by none other than Ihsahn. :metal
https://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=183120&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter (https://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=183120&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)
I think the phrase HOLY FUCKING SHIT applies here. Repeatedly. :metal
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Time for a small bump, maybe the thread title can be adjusted for this?
(https://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i374/WhatABoringName/Leprous_Coal.jpg)
Their next album 'Coal' will be out next month, with a European release on 20/05 and on 05/28 for North America.
Vocalist-keyboardist Einar Solberg describes the follow-up to 2011′s Bilateral as “more melancholic and darker.”
He explains: “By ‘darker’ I don’t mean more aggressive, but more severe. There’s still a big range in the dynamics, but no jumping between different moods within a song.
“I feel we are one step closer to a personal expression. Producers Heidi Solberg Tveitan and Vegard Tveitan, of Mnemosyne, helped us a lot with reaching the full potential of the songs.”
Right now they're announcing one date at the time for the European tour in support of Coal on their Facebook-page: Zelda (https://www.facebook.com/leprousband)
The tour dates so far:
06/9:
07/9: Bergen
13/9: Oslo
14/9: Sandnes
15/9:
16/9: Skien
17/9: Gothenburg
18/9: Stockholm
19/9: Off day
20/9: Helsinki
21/9:
22/9:
23/9:
24/9:
25/9: Warsaw
26/9: Cracow
27/9:
28/9: Copenhagen
Support band on first part of the tour: Ørkenkjøtt
Break.
17/10: Prague
18/10: Vienna
19/10: Bratislava
20/10: Budapest
21/10: Bucharest
22/10: Sofia
23/10: Belgrade
24/10: Ljubljana
25/10: Milano
26/10: Pratteln
27/10: Genova (Calvari)
28/10: Off day
29/10: Barcelona
30/10: Murcia
31/10: Madrid
01/11: Porto
02/11: Lisbon
03/11: Off day
04/11: Toulouse
05/11: Lyon
06/11: Essen
07/11: Nijmegen
08/11: Paris
09/11: London
10/11: Oostende
11/11:
12/11: Hamburg
Support band on the 2nd part of the tour: Blindead
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That's awesome news. Am excite.
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23.10 has GOT to be Belgrade but I am sad about not seeing Ørkenkjøtt with them if that is the case. But Blindead is tasty too.
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Interesting date for Milano. There's the 0.1% chance that I will see them there. I liked Bilateral a lot :)
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That's f***ing awesome! The album art is epic as well.
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23.10 has GOT to be Belgrade but I am sad about not seeing Ørkenkjøtt with them if that is the case. But Blindead is tasty too.
Right you were. Also, it looks like we'll get a new song tomorrow.
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Leprous Premiere New Track: Chronic
https://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/leprous-premiere-new-track-chronic/
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Good stuff. The riff around the halfway point is really fucking tasty. Here's to looking forward to the rest of the album, even if it's looking like this will be the heaviest and most dynamic this album will be.
HOLD ON IS THAT IHSAHN AGAIN?!
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I liked it! And that's coming from someone who is not a metalhead at all :D
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Great song, very excited for the new album!
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I like the new song.
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*excite*
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I love that new track. It's dark.
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so much love for this band....
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I liked it! And that's coming from someone who is not a metalhead at all :D
I will fail so hard on your roulette :lol
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I liked it! And that's coming from someone who is not a metalhead at all :D
I will fail so hard on your roulette :lol
You like enough lighter-sounding obscure prog for him to be happy, you're the last person who needs to be worried :lol
And I would expect Marco to be a good sport and give you all some guidelines since he doesn't post so awfully much in the GMD ::)
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that was helpful lovey :laugh: :-*
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It's a good song, this one. Doesn't leave a huge impression on me but that might change later, when Restless was first put online I had the same reaction and after hearing the album I grew really fond of it.
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https://www.progrockmag.com/video/video-premiere-leprous-the-cloak/
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Heard Thorn from a sampler I got....Great band.
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https://www.progrockmag.com/video/video-premiere-leprous-the-cloak/
kgwekjglkwehgjghalkhgerlkaghrngklherlgh Einar
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Wow, that's a good song! I was not expecting a song like this, honestly!
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Not bad.
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Release tomorrow in some European countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). I'm ready :metal
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https://www.amazon.de/Coal/dp/B00CNF374Q/
Looks like the album is officially "out" on Amazon Germany.
If someone here ordered the CD from Amazon Germany, you should probably have the MP3 version in Amazon cloud player for free. You can listen to it - and tell us what you think ;D
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Bought Bilateral off of Amazon last night, it came with autorip which made me happy.
I didn't expect the album to sound like that...Wow, easily one of the best albums I've heard. I love his warm low voice, his highs are powerful too.
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Wow, easily one of the best albums I've heard.
That's a great way to describe Bilateral.
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So, the new album was released in Germany today. Do we have any German Leprous fans here who can give us their impressions?
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Listening now. Einar has already given me multiple vocalgasms.
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Not out until Monday here in the UK, so having to wait patiently. Looking forward to it though!
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multiple vocalgasms.
(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/forumavatars/avatar_6855_1339265433.gif)
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Edit, whoops.
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Really good album. Contaminate Me is just nuts, probably my favorite atm.
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Am I the only one who prefers Tall Poppy Syndrome to Bilateral?
And I got Coal today, but I haven't listened to it yet. Will probably do so tomorrow! :)
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Am I the only one who prefers Tall Poppy Syndrome to Bilateral?
And I got Coal today, but I haven't listened to it yet. Will probably do so tomorrow! :)
Nope! Same here
Tall Poppy is my favourite including Coal. All albums are great though...
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I consider TPS and Bilateral equal in quality overall. The title track of TPS however is boring, a good example of progressive self indulgence.
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Bump.
I saw these guys live yesterday. They co-headlined a show with Riverside, with another band called Vulture Industries opening for them. It was weird because I think Leprous were supposed to headline initially, but then Riverside was added to the show, and it became a co-headline or whatever, since they both played about 1 ½ hour each, Riverside maybe 10 minutes more or so.
Anyhow, had never heard Leprous before, but they really impressed me. The thing is that when it comes to live-shows, I always tend to enjoy it much more when I'm familiar with the songs, so an unknown band rarely impress me that much. But I really liked them, and as soon as I got home, the first thing I did was to get the last three albums. I especially liked the singer, who had this pretty normal voice for the most part, but they finished with a really heavy and intense song, where he just screamed his hearts out. Shit was so intense.
Will see if I enjoy the albums as much, hopefully I will. :)
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Wow, that's epic! I'm a huge Leprous fan, love them to death. Sadly their only show here this year will be the day before a major exam, so I probably can't go :( Did they happen to finish with Contaminate Me (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giM4llxgNbI)? If so, that would be awesome! Ihnsahn actually does the lead vocals on the album, but I'd not be surprised if Einar can pull them off live just as well.
Each Leprous album is amazing, and great to start with. I started with Bilateral when that one came out, but I think their newest, Coal, is even better. Coal is way darker and more serious though, while Bilateral is a bit more 'comical' sometimes. Their debut, Tall Poppy Syndrome, is also great, but I like Bilateral and Coal better. Have fun listening!
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Yeah, Contaminate Me sounds like the song they finished with. The last minutes with the intense screaming was just... intense. :hat
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Yeah, Contaminate Me sounds like the song they finished with. The last minutes with the intense screaming was just... intense. :hat
Yeah, I love that song as an album closer. Awesome! It seems now I should make some time and start studying even earlier so that I can go to the Leprous concert...
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Coal has been growing on me quite a lot lately to the point where I now like it a lot, but I don't think it compares to Bilateral, which was easily the best album from 2011. Coal would be a lot better if they edited a few songs down a bit. As it is, "Foe," "Echo," and "The Valley" (and I fucking love "The Valley") just kinda meander pointlessly for far too long with Einar's ooooooohing. I like Einar's vocals, but there's a point where enough is enough.
Still, good-to-great album and I'm pretty damn pleased with it now. :)
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Bump.
...Anyhow, had never heard Leprous before, but they really impressed me...
:omg: surely zantera's kidding. nothing slips past them ears, especially a strong AOTY candidate (Bilateral) that got discussed round these parts 'enough' two years ago.
...I saw these guys live yesterday...
gawdangit, way too many of my favorite bands are euro and dont come within half a continent of me.
...or are instrumental and dont tour, anyways.
as for Coal, The King in Crimson, i agree...like it a lot, but my ridiculously high expectations wanted it that much sicker.
wish i were the producer; trim a few parts, change a few decisions...and get to hear the alternate version of Foe.
...The thing is that when it comes to live-shows, I always tend to enjoy it much more when I'm familiar with the songs, so an unknown band rarely impress me that much. But I really liked them...
agreed. the best example of a band that blew me away live after having never even heard of em was Candiria in 2000. still one of the best shows ive ever been to.
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Coal has been growing on me quite a lot lately to the point where I now like it a lot, but I don't think it compares to Bilateral, which was easily the best album from 2011. Coal would be a lot better if they edited a few songs down a bit. As it is, "Foe," "Echo," and "The Valley" (and I fucking love "The Valley") just kinda meander pointlessly for far too long with Einar's ooooooohing. I like Einar's vocals, but there's a point where enough is enough.
Still, good-to-great album and I'm pretty damn pleased with it now. :)
I disagree about the editing, they're all pretty much perfect length for me.
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Coal has been growing on me quite a lot lately to the point where I now like it a lot, but I don't think it compares to Bilateral, which was easily the best album from 2011. Coal would be a lot better if they edited a few songs down a bit. As it is, "Foe," "Echo," and "The Valley" (and I fucking love "The Valley") just kinda meander pointlessly for far too long with Einar's ooooooohing. I like Einar's vocals, but there's a point where enough is enough.
Still, good-to-great album and I'm pretty damn pleased with it now. :)
I disagree about the editing, they're all pretty much perfect length for me.
Same here. I think the songs are fine the way they are.
My current ranking:
1. Coal
2. TPS
3. Bilateral
But TPS and Bilateral are very close.
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I like Coal, but not as much as the first two. Some of the songs are amazing, but some are just... there. Chronic in particular just has a chorus that is fairly uninteresting to begin with, and repeats SO MANY TIMES. The song feels twice as long as it is, and drags the album down a bit.
Bilateral is their best IMO.
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Haven't really checked into this thread very often, but since I'm a huge Leprous fan, I guess I should mention here that Coal is definitely on my list of favourite albums released this year so far, Top 3 for sure!
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I'm fairly certain that Coal and The Mountain (by Haken) will be among my Top 3 of the year.
The third is still to be decided...
My favourite aspect of Coal are the vocals. Simpler songs like Chronic could very easily become boring with a lesser vocalist at the mic, but the vocals on the album just slay and the "simplicity" of certain songs actually helps the vocals to shine :metal
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On some of the songs I definitely agree, but not on Chronic. The chorus is repeated in exactly the same way so many times in that song, there's nothing interesting going on or changing in the instrumentation, and if he'd mixed things up on the vocals that might have improved the song so much
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Got the Leprous and Haken shows within a couple of weeks of each other. Epic as fuck.
These are easily my favourite band at the moment, I love everything about them.
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other thing i'd change on coal:add in some lead guitar, you lazy bastards.
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I haven't had time to listen to the studio albums yet, but I think they played one or two of the songs you're talking about. The first song, and then a song in the middle of the set, there were these parts that almost reminded me of Queen (vocally). Almost like their a Capella-parts, the vocalist pretty much sang sounds (and not lyrics) for a few mins or so. Interesting, but I can see how that could get repetitive.
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So, this guys are going for the first time to North America and will be doing a UK tour if you are intrested.
Here are the Dates:
https://www.facebook.com/leprousband?fref=ts
Totally recommended. If anyone has doubts here you have a nice live clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsgZcuMhA0k&list=UUqCO7kGqYnxN_JaQPMQk_Xg
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Aww, I totally would have went if they were playing in Massachusetts.
I got into this band pretty recently, Bilateral is a pretty fantastic album and Coal isn't too far behind.
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A shame, but I'm pretty sure they will go back to USA and do more extensive tours if they keep the good work.
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Leprous are still one of my favourite 'new' bands. I've seen them live twice now, both times were really great! I'd definitely recommend going. By the way, the live clip you posted Xenon is really good but Einar's vocals aren't that good. I think he had a cold or something, 'cause it was the same when I saw them a few days before or after that was recorded. The first time I saw him his vocals were even better than on the albums :)
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Leprous are still one of my favourite 'new' bands. I've seen them live twice now, both times were really great! I'd definitely recommend going. By the way, the live clip you posted Xenon is really good but Einar's vocals aren't that good. I think he had a cold or something, 'cause it was the same when I saw them a few days before or after that was recorded. The first time I saw him his vocals were even better than on the albums :)
I think his voice is feeling the constant touring. He can't hit some high notes without falsetto now, but i actually think is not that bad. He is my favorite vocalist at the moment not only because he obviously sings beautifully, but because he pulls off incredible melodies, specially on Coal.
And other than that, he may be having a bad day but he (and the rest of the band) puts all the energy in the performance, jumps on the stage, headbangs like a crazy motherfucker, lol. Proof of this are his shirts at the end of the set :lol
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Since they're on tour with Haken, I thought I'd check out Leprous. I've never heard of them before. I did enjoy 'Coal' overall, even though I have two problems with the band so far. Firstly, they need to learn when to stop. It seems like when they've found a riff they like, they tend to drag it out forever (referring to 'Chronic', 'The Valley', and 'Echo'). And while they are admittably good parts, and I'm all for long songs and 'instrumental' passages, there needs to be a limit.
Second of all, this guy really needs to work on his screams. 'Contaminate Me' is a really cool song, but it is really dragged down by the fact that it just sounds like the singer is about to puke whenever he attempts harsh vocals. It could have been really properly heavy in some parts if it weren't for that.
But like I said, it was a good album overall, and I will now move on the other albums.
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If those are your only criticisms on Leprous, you should really check out Bilateral and Tall Poppy Syndrome, their first two albums. They're a lot different.
And which version of Contaminate Me did you listen to? Live, their vocalist (Einar) does them himself, but on the album, it's actually Ihsahn doing them as a guest performance.
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I listened to the album version, didn't know about that vocalist thing. Consider me not a fan of Ihsahn then I suppose.
I will listen to Bilateral later today. So that should be good.
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Ihsahn also does some guest vocals on Thorn from Bilateral, but it's only a few small passages instead of the whole song.
I think Ihsahn's vocals on Contaminate Me are really cool, but if you don't like them, maybe you should check out a live version like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOpXQqAoN08 .
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Firstly, they need to learn when to stop. It seems like when they've found a riff they like, they tent to drag it out forever (referring to 'Chronic', 'The Valley', and 'Echo').
This is only really a problem with Coal, and it's the main reason I find it their weakest album. Bilateral especially is amazing and very tight.
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Ihsahn also does some guest vocals on Thorn from Bilateral, but it's only a few small passages instead of the whole song.
I think Ihsahn's vocals on Contaminate Me are really cool, but if you don't like them, maybe you should check out a live version like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOpXQqAoN08 .
Better, but still not the way I prefer harsh vocals personally.
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Firstly, they need to learn when to stop. It seems like when they've found a riff they like, they tent to drag it out forever (referring to 'Chronic', 'The Valley', and 'Echo').
This is only really a problem with Coal, and it's the main reason I find it their weakest album. Bilateral especially is amazing and very tight.
Yes, it's just a Coal thing. Every of their albums so far is very distinctive and awesome.
That said, I don't consider it a problem. It feels to me like the album's concept and I like it.
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I love Coal. I do think the repetition of those riffs is a bit too much for the live shows though. On album it's great but it drags way more live.
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It's interesting that you say that. I thought the repetitiveness was easier to deal with in concert, because the live setting really energized the parts that I would have typically blocked out when listening to the album. I think it was largely their stage presence, I suppose, but I was a really surprised by how much I liked them live. I gained a whole new level of appreciation for songs like Valley, which I had always thought were tediously repetitive and unnecessarily long.
Different strokes, I guess.
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Well, I've only seen them once on the Coal tour, but that show just didn't really feel energetic until they started playing Restless. It was a good show (even though Einar's vocals were a bit off, he must've had a cold) but the Coal songs dragged a bit.
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It's interesting that you say that. I thought the repetitiveness was easier to deal with in concert, because the live setting really energized the parts that I would have typically blocked out when listening to the album. I think it was largely their stage presence, I suppose, but I was a really surprised by how much I liked them live. I gained a whole new level of appreciation for songs like Valley, which I had always thought were tediously repetitive and unnecessarily long.
Different strokes, I guess.
I can see where you are coming from and I agree with a lot of it. I saw them live before I had heard them on album, and "Contaminate Me" alone got me interested enough to check out an album, and I listened to Coal quite a lot the following weeks after seeing them. "The Valley" was the only song where I felt it was a 6-7 minute dragged out to 9 minutes, but songs being slightly stretched is never a major issue for me. I consider "Arriving Somewhere... But Not Here" by PT to be 4-5 minutes longer than it needs to be, but that doesn't mean I don't like the song or that it drags down the album for me. It's just a minor detail for me.
I guess I should get around to checking out Bilateral though. I have been meaning to, but other things kept piling up as well.
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Has anyone heard the Silent Waters EP before Aeolia? I can't find it on the net, probably the tracks are not really good, but I'm curious to hear how they sound before the demo.
I agree with people that some of the tracks on Coal could be edited (Echo, Foe and The Valley), the songwriting in the last album is not that good. Maybe the only tracks that I feel are perfect the way they are are only Salt and Bury. However it was my most played album last year (I think I listened the title track and Foe about 100 times), the band has still an infinite potential.
I would rank: TPS >= Bilateral > Coal >>> Aeolia
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I think Tall Poppy Syndrome is very good as well, but the production is bad and I hate the title track.
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https://www.insideoutmusic.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=15340&IdCompany=8
Some little news about the new album (they expect a release in May 2015)
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I am very new to this band, but am still excited for the new album. Looking forward to it.
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Woohoo! Can't wait!
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New album title is Congregation, set to release at the end of May/early June.
Really looking forward to this one :smiley:
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Just saw the post with the tour dates. I'm going to see them at least once, at ProgPower Europe. The same place I saw the band for the first time, 5 years ago. Should be good!
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Yeah I'm hoping they get a little NA tour set in this cycle, too. They were (somewhat unexpectedly) one of my favorite bands that I saw live this past year.
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Hype!
And yeah, a full NA tour would be great, even though they'd likely just be opening for someone else.
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I can't believe Zantera still hasn't heard Bilateral!
first time I even heard of the band came checking out some random year end top ten list 3.23 years ago (that included a link to one song for each album). the Bilateral write-up piqued my interest so I gave Forced Entry a spin and was immediately beyond intrigued. within a few spins of the entire album, I claimed it as the album i'd been waiting 11+ years for someone/anyone to release!
it was almost like listening to Pain Of Salvation take a heavier and slightly more avant-garden approach. :metal
of course it also lead to unrealistic expectations that weren't quite met with Coal (one of two albums from 2013 that made me realize I gotta go into new albums with far more reserved expectations).
all that being said, I actually lean more towards Tall Poppy as my fav Leprous these days. :)
Bilateral = objectively their best.
Tall Poppy Syndrome = subjectively their best. I think. maybe.
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Tall Poppy Syndrome is indeed very good, but I hate the title track and the production isn't so great.
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For a very long time I held Tall Poppy Syndrome in extremely high regard. I still love it a lot, but I think Bilateral has grown on me as my favourite of theirs. I can positively say though, that Coal is my least favourite album of theirs, but it's still very good.
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I'm not very emerged in their music yet, but I'd say that Coal is my favorite.
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So here it is, the artwork and tracklist of "The Congregation"! The artwork has been made by the amazing artist Nihil / www.nihil.fr.
Tracklist:
1. The Price
2. Third Law
3. Rewind
4. The Flood
5. Triumphant
6. Within My Fence
7. Red
8. Slave
9. Moon
10. Down
11. Lower
Playing time: 65 min.
Exciting stuff.
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Really disturbing and cool artwork.
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Love that artwork, can't wait!
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Sweeeet.
The one thing I'm not too sure about is that from the artwork and the comments from the band, this seems like it's going to be another "dark" album. Nothing wrong with that, but I think Leprous are at their best when they're more bright and fun, i.e. Bilateral.
Also, I've been listening to Tall Poppy Syndrome a lot recently. Great stuff. I know this band has only released three real albums, but they've been insanely consistent in quality so far.
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Video for The Price has been released! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G9Qd_84YZs)
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Cool groove, but overall I'm not that impressed. Not bad at all though.
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I don't know. I think I'll just preorder the album when that's available and judge the whole thing. I hate getting an album and already knowing the single very well.
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I'm not in awe or anything, but I think it's a really solid single. My high hopes remain intact.
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Cool song, but not great. But that's usually how it is with singles.
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Really dig the single. It's nothing Earth shattering but it's a really tight song that's a good listen.
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I think it's an impressive prog single. Very good balance between accessability and proggieness.
I love all of their albums so far. This song has a similar vibe to the previous album, but more concise. Even though I love Coal, I agree that objectively they overdid the style they went for. Here, it's more controlled.
Very hyped for the album.
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I'm not in awe or anything, but I think it's a really solid single. My high hopes remain intact.
Yep, this. Cool stuff!
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That was pretty damn good! It's great not being underwhelmed by a prog rock band for once.
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A review is up. Doesn't go into much details, but the reviewer seems to love it: https://progulator.com/reviews/leprous-the-congregation/
EDIT: and another one: https://www.metalwani.com/2015/04/review-leprous-congregation.html
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Others here: https://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=1403336
https://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=17465
A new interview: https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2015/04/21/einar-solberg-of-leprous-the-heavy-blog-is-heavy-interview/
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New single: https://soundcloud.com/officialinsideoutmusic/leprous-rewind/s-F8zxh
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Hmm... after a couple listens, I don't dislike it but I also don't like it as much as the first single. Somehow, the repetitious vocal melodies and lyrics aren't really grabbing me. It does take off in the last couple minutes, which I appreciate, but for now I'm more interested in The Price.
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Sounds alright, a bit repetitive in some places as stated above. Sounds like one of those Leprous tracks I listen through and don't add to my main playlist and then don't hear again for ages.
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I like it a lot more than The Price, actually. I like how it keeps building and gets heavier and heavier as the song progresses.
The Price is good, but I can imagine it getting old pretty quickly. It doesn't seem like a song that rewards repeated listenings.
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I like it a lot more than The Price, actually. I like how it keeps building and gets heavier and heavier as the song progresses.
The Price is good, but I can imagine it getting old pretty quickly. It doesn't seem like a song that rewards repeated listenings.
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New official video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G9Qd_84YZs&j=33688938&e=bertielee1@yahoo.fr&l=18621167_HTML&u=429413141&mid=10676440&jb=0&hd=1
B.Lee
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Well, it's been posted before, sorry :P
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Those 2 tracks have been quite solid but not as good as Bilateral... The Prince is better of these two. Music is really samey than in Coal.
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https://www.metalunderground.com/reviews/details.cfm?releaseid=15520. This is the only review I've found that doesn't give an excellent vote. They gave 2 out of 5 at Coal and The Congregation has received a 3 out of 5. I think Coal it's their worst album of the three (not considering Aeolia) but it's far from being so horrible, it only had too much repetitions in some songs and it has some of the best melodies and moments in their entire discography.
If even this site has given a decent vote, I'm sure this will be a great album, while probably it won't top the first two (I relistened Bilateral yesterday and it's unreal!). I have already heard 10 times the two songs and I think they are both fantastic, with Rewind being my favourite: I don't think it's repetitive, to me they are both perfectly written, and I'm one who felt that on Coal only three or four songs didn't need some cuts or changes..
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Well, it's been posted before, sorry :P
Oops! :blush :facepalm: :biggrin:
B.Lee
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On iTunes you can listen 90 seconds of each song if you want. I regret doing it now, 90 seconds for each track are a big spoiler. I feel like when I once opened Christmas' presents on 10th December
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I've had my promo for a few days now, really digging the album a lot! I'll get my review up in a few days hopefully. I haven't heard the samples but I imagine they won't really do the songs justice.
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I've had my promo for a few days now, really digging the album a lot!
How representative are the two singles for the full album?
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Hmm, hard to say as there's plenty of the usual Leprous wackiness, but pretty representative overall I'd say. The Price is among my favourites (and I'd say pretty representative in the way the album is VERY rhythmic), while Rewind I dig but is probably lower-mid tier for me.
I prefer the album to Coal, but don't like it as much as Bilateral. Haven't yet decided if I like it more that TPS or not!
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Holy cow! "Rewind" totally blows my mind. Gotta pick up this album when it comes out. They're really challenging themselves musically and looking to blow the balls off everyone listening. Very nice!
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Ok so the new album just gets better and better with each listen. Definitely my second favourite Leprous album, and even starting to compete with Bilateral.
My review is up on LOMM: https://www.ladyobscure.com/albums/leprous-the-congregation/
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Preorders are shipping :metal
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Great review! I've never done a preorder before and it seems I chose the right album to start
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Great review! I've never done a preorder before and it seems I chose the right album to start
Nice! What's your view of the previous Leprous albums?
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Nice review, Rich. I'm a reviewer myself (for DPRP.net), so I'm always reading other reviews to learn from. I'm not a native speaker, which sometimes makes it a challenge to maintain a cohesive writing style that's still fun to read.
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Similar to yours. Bilateral is one of the top albums of this decade, and Tall Poppy Syndrome has been my favourite Leprous album for a long time. I was quite disappointed with Coal, even if now I appreciate every song in it. When I read the tracklist and the song lenghts before the publication of Coal I expected other long songs in the style of Forced Entry, not something like Echo; I felt that Foe was a wasted opportunity because I loved the first part but I couldn't believe that it ended in that way... There was something in almost each song that didn't convince me entirely, it would be too long to point out everything now.
I agree with you that there are some difficult rhythmic parts which needs time to be appreciated on The Congregation. On The Price and especially on Third Law and Triumphant sample I didn't know at first listen if the hyper technical moments were out of place or too strange. I relistened only those samples plus the Slave one because they were the most interesting and I chose to forget the other songs.
I'm really curious about the Flood, Slave and Down from what I read from your review and other's! I only heard the first minutes of Slave and they are fantastic, and knowing it will end with harsh vocals... I don't know what to expect
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Congrats Rich, that's a very informative and passionate review.
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Coal is my favorite Leprous album..
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Great review Rich! Looking forward to the new album even more now.
Coal is my favorite Leprous album..
It's my second favourite after Bilateral :)
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Coal is my favorite Leprous album..
Nothing wrong with that, and I still like it quite a bit. As I said in review, some of the new things they tried with it worked well, but others didn't work for me personally.
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I think that Bilateral is a better crafted album and I'd recommend it as a starting point for people curious about the band, but I still find myself enjoying Coal more.
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For anyone who really likes both Coal and Bilateral, I would be very surprised if after a fair few listens you don't end up liking this album a lot. As I said, for me it takes most of the best features from each.
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Really warmed up to 'The Price'. Great video too. Love the vocals, that sound like he found a nice balance between subtle and 'grand'. Awesome chorus, and the falsetto in the verses sounds so warm. Great production.
Rewind though.. that's some hardcore stuff. Definitely into it, rhythmically challenging track.. kinda difficult but the vibe is great.
Amazing black metal inspired ending too.
These guys are something else, really. :metal
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Heyyy this is now on spotify already! Have to listen immediately!
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I just got mine in the mail, listening now!
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Heyyy this is now on spotify already! Have to listen immediately!
Hmm, I don't see it on there.
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Heyyy this is now on spotify already! Have to listen immediately!
Hmm, I don't see it on there.
yeah me neither...
Really looking forward to this album though. Hearing ariich say that it takes the best elements of both Bilateral and Coal is really particularly encouraging for me.
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Well, perhaps "favourite" elements as opposed to objectively "best", but yeah, I do love it.
Heyyy this is now on spotify already! Have to listen immediately!
Hmm, I don't see it on there.
I would imagine it's only in European countries where the album is out already. Should therefore be available in the UK on Monday and US on Tuesday.
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the review at metalsucks pretty much embodies what i was afraid of :sadpanda:
maybe increasingly lowered (decreasingly?!) expectations will be a blessing.
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Spoilers..
The outro of The Flood is the best part of the album!
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Spoilers..
The outro of The Flood is the best part of the album!
YES! My favourite part too. So so good.
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Get my preorder today.
Third Law, The Flood (yes, the outro is awesome) and Moon are already among my favourite Leprous songs.
Not an easy album to digest, will take some more spins to form an opinion. Does seem to be a grower though.
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Get my preorder today.
Third Law, The Flood (yes, the outro is awesome) and Moon are already among my favourite Leprous songs.
Not an easy album to digest, will take some more spins to form an opinion. Does seem to be a grower though.
These are exactly the ones which impressed me the most at first listen!
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Red is the most difficult song on this album and it's getting better and better at every listen. I couldn't stand the staccato notes on this track for the first four or five times I heard it and I didn't believe I could change idea about it, and I even finally really appreciate the intricate chorus. I thought it was only an interesting experimental song but not successful, and now it's one of my favourites.
Pixel is the most generic Leprous song I've heard... I hoped that the bonus track was something good that didn't fit with the album like Bury was for Coal.
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After a few spins the album has grown on me immensely.
As of now, Within my Fence is the only song that doesn't do anything for me. Red and Down I don't dig quite as hard but the rest is :metal
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I think Within My Fence is a short cool song, not one of my absolute favorite but still really good, like Cryptogenic Desires on Bilateral.
Down is my least favourite song, but it's an highlight for others. There's not a single bad song on this album :)
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Within My Fence is cool song, at least the chorus!
My least favourites are Slave, Lower and maybe Red. Favourites are The Flood and Triumphant.
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After a few spins the album has grown on me immensely.
As of now, Within my Fence is the only song that doesn't do anything for me.
Same here!
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First listen feels very promising, a lot better than Coal already.
Also Within My Fence is amazing.
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I'm going to listen in the car this afternoon. My pre-order should have arrived this weekend, but it didn't, so I might have to resort to Spotify.
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Wasn't it supposed to be out around now? It's not on spotify.
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Us Americans have to wait another week, I think.
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Yeah but I'm swedish. But I checked again today, it's up now. I'll start listening immediately.
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My initial reaction is that they might have gone a bit too far with the jumpy rhythmic riff stuff. It works to a point, but beyond that it's just tiring. The Flood was probably my favorite track. Red was pretty cool once the drums came in and I could make some sense out of the weird rhythms. There were more cool moments, but don't remember them specifically after one listen.
Right now I like it less than Coal and Bilateral, but I imagine that this album needs a few more spins to sink in. I'm not sure how it holds up against TPS, since I'm not very familiar with that album either.
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I agree with the above post. I found it very disappointing and initially also quite boring to listen to. Everything sounds the same and the percussive guitars get very tiring after a while. Rewind is by far the best track, the rest of the album has failed to impress me as of yet.
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My initial reaction is that they might have gone a bit too far with the jumpy rhythmic riff stuff. It works to a point, but beyond that it's just tiring.
That was my reaction also at first but after several spins those polyrhythms (or whatever they are) are really the thing here. At first it felt really forced and every song sounded quite the same but now I have used to them and those really are interesting and groovy, the thing what I could say Leprous-sound.
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My initial reaction is that they might have gone a bit too far with the jumpy rhythmic riff stuff. It works to a point, but beyond that it's just tiring.
That was my reaction also at first but after several spins those polyrhythms (or whatever they are) are really the thing here. At first it felt really forced and every song sounded quite the same but now I have used to them and those really are interesting and groovy, the thing what I could say Leprous-sound.
Exactly my thoughts. Definitely a large part of why the album is such a grower.
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This album is growing on me! Yay! Preliminary rankings:
Best track:
Rewind
Upper tier:
Slave
Within My Fence
The Prize
The Flood
Red
Lower Tier:
Down
Triumphant
Third Law
Lower
Worst track:
Moon
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That's after 4 full listens.
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Great to hear Rich. I think it's funny how people's preferences regarding the songs are so different on this album. I think most people think Rewind is a fantastic track and maybe the best on the album, but I think there are many differences in which tracks people find the worst. I think Red, Within My Fence and Pixel (the bonus track) are the weakest, but I've seen a lot of other opinions here. It's funny that your least favourite track is Moon, Rich, 'cause that's one of my favourites :lol
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I'm not a big fan of Rewind.
This album also suffers from Leprous' unfortunately reoccuring 'non great' lyrics and sometimes awkward phrasing. But that's on all the albums, so that no negative specific to this album.
But that said, The Flood is a wonderful track and I've listened to it maybe 5 or 6 times since yesterday. Great stuff.
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I think it's funny how people's preferences regarding the songs are so different on this album. I think most people think Rewind is a fantastic track and maybe the best on the album, but I think there are many differences in which tracks people find the worst.
The same happened for Coal, I've never seen so much opposite opinions for an album on every forum or review. Chronic is the best song for someone, the worst for others (the same for Contaminate Me, Foe or Coal). Someone dislikes all the first three songs, others prefers a lot more the songs from The Cloak to Echo... and there are even mixed opinions among those ones :biggrin:
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After a few more listens, my initial thoughts still stand, but I do agree with ariich, this album is definetely a grower. There are a lot of tracks I enjoy far more now than I did at first listen. But there are still a few songs that don't have me convinced, but this is absolutely a good album.
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I'm very familiar with the first six tracks, they're all good-great. But the second half of the album just seems to fly by without any attention-grabbing moment, when I let it play. Oh well.. it'll grow and otherwise the first half floats my boat anyhow.
Still waiting for a song from them that's as awesome as Forced Entry. As someone who's pretty much grown tired of progressive metal (=my own loss), it's the perfect track to fulfill that certain need.
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I don't think we will hear another Forced Entry from Leprous, now they tend to write songs with less different sections and ideas thrown in
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I'm very familiar with the first six tracks, they're all good-great. But the second half of the album just seems to fly by without any attention-grabbing moment, when I let it play. Oh well.. it'll grow and otherwise the first half floats my boat anyhow.
Still waiting for a song from them that's as awesome as Forced Entry. As someone who's pretty much grown tired of progressive metal (=my own loss), it's the perfect track to fulfill that certain need.
I agree 100%
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After 1 and a half listens, I can definitely say this album's biggest problem is, as many people have pointed out, the abundance of similar-sounding staccato, polyrhythmic riffs with the same dissonant chords. Like jeez, just because it worked on the chorus for The Valley doesn't mean you now need to base nearly every song around it...
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Agree. Whereas Coal had cool repetitive chunks (Valley, Chronic) contrasting with great lighter songs that give your ears a break (The Cloak, Salt), The Congregation only has a couple of softer songs to break things up, so it tends to run together much more for me.
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I've warmed up even more to this album. Somehow all of it feels more poppy than usual, and I happen to like that this time around. Slave feels like the album's epic deep cut, it felt weird to me first but damn, what a powerful track.
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I think "The Flood" and "Rewind" are two close to perfect songs. I could listen to them over and over again.
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I think "The Flood" and "Rewind" are two close to perfect songs. I could listen to them over and over again.
Definitely the best on the album.
This album was pretty disappointing overall. Not bad, but by far Leprous's worst album. Really bland sounding and monotonous compared to their earlier stuff. I really don't like the direction they're heading in terms of sound and songwriting, hopefully the next release is more interesting in both departments.
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Symphonic Theater of Dreams (who are currently running a kickstarter for their Haken album) just posted a teaser for an upcoming rendition of "Slave".
Not sure if the symphonic approach will fit as well as it does for DT and Haken, but I'm intrigued.
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i've been looking into this band a bit, should I start with their latest album or an earlier one? wanna check out at least one soon
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i've been looking into this band a bit, should I start with their latest album or an earlier one? wanna check out at least one soon
Bilateral.
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Personally my favorite is Coal.
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Though I prefer Coal and Congregation, Bilateral is the easiest to get into. Start with that.
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I think most of their albums are decent starting points, really. I like Bilateral the most, but Tall Poppy Syndrome is fantastic, as is The Congregation. Coal was a bit lackluster in my opinion, especially following Bilateral, but it is still good.
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Yeah Bilateral is probably the best starter, even if it isn't my favorite.
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How Bilateral can not be a favourite of people, I can not understand. To me, Leprous became a different band when they released Coal (and, to a lesser extent The Congregation). Bilateral and Tall Poppy Syndrome are so far superior to the latest two releases.
Of course, that's only my own opinion. Old Leprous > New Leprous. I do however appreciate what they're doing. The Congregation was a huge step forward from the rather boring Coal (oh God I forbid I just said that, I am indeed very sorry I don't like it nearly as much as the majority of the people do) and I can therefore appreciate that album in its own light. It's just very different from the Leprous I was used to and I knew 5 years ago with the release of Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Excuse me for sounding like a hipster. I don't intend to, but then I again don't regret my opinions either.
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+10 on what Elite said.
To me, Bilateral is clearly the best them, and Coal is quite terrible. The new album is a good step up from Coal, similar sound, but much better execution.
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I got burned out on Bilateral over the years, but I still like Coal as much as I did two years ago.
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I think Bilateral is awesome, I probably only like Coal better because it was the first I heard for a long time. Then again, I'm only basing that on my general feeling towards the albums. If I went full DTF and did rankings and compared, Bilateral might win based on individual song strength. There may be a day when I do those rankings, but it is not this day.
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I'll check out a few songs from both I guess :lol
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I agree that old Leprous is better than the new Leprous, though I think Coal is waaaaaaay better than The Congregation. I actually like it a bit better than Tall Poppy Syndrome too, I think. I like the sound of Tall Poppy Syndrome better, but I think Coal generally has better songs, with some exceptions of course.
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Parama- the only way to find out which one you'll prefer is to try them all, as you can tell from the variety of opinions. For what it's worth (not much), I think they're all fantastic albums and would choose any of them as my favorite depending on my mood for any given day. The only way I think you could go wrong would be if you didn't give them all at least one try.
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i always give bands an album or two before making any judgements :lol
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Definitely give Tall Poppy Syndrome and Bilateral a listen first. They're both the 'best' that Leprous have to offer and the ones with the most traditional prog metal type sound. Then any of the others will do.
I've been listening to The Congregation a lot lately and, I think I really like it. No, not as much as Bilateral or TPS, but way, way more than Coal. I like the weird, repetitive guitar parts more than the endless oohing and ahing of Coal. Rewind, The Price, Triumphant, Within My Fence, Slave, and Moon are all my favorite songs with Rewind the clear standout. The only song that doesn't do anything for me is Pixel. It's not that it's a bad song, it's just very unmemorable. I've listened to it 7 or 8 times and I still can't tell you what it sounds like.
While it's not perfect, I think Congregation is a pretty worthy entry into Leprous's discog. Trim some of the fat (Pixel, Red, and either Down or Lower), bring the runtime down to around to 50 or 55 minutes and I think the album would be a lot easier to digest.
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oh crud, i was waiting to order on amazon and the price of bilateral got jacked up several dollars overnight agh :lol
might wait a few more days for it to drop back down, judging by the price history it hopefully won't be stuck there too long <.<
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Spotify?
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i like buying physical copies, don't wanna listen to the entire album in advance or anything :lol
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Leprous has asked on facebook one song we would like to hear live, and Moon is the song generally chosen by people. I'm happy about it, because I feel it's not one of the best of the album for the band members, since they generally mention other songs of Congregation (Rewind, Slave, The Flood, The Price, Lower..), and without these answers it could be not played live... I hope to hear also Third Law, Red and Rewind (but this one will be played at 100%, I think)
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Moon is the worst song on the new record, save for Triumphant. I was honestly surprised that Moon was asked for so often in response to their question and I would really like someone to explain why Moon is so good. Like I said, there's nine tracks on the album that are better if you ask me (ten if you include Pixel as well).
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Moon is great.
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Thanks, that helps :lol
You're wrong :|
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:biggrin:
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Moon is great.
gtfo
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I like Moon too. Not thee best, but one of the better ones.
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thanks to all of your suggestions, and from a friend from elsewhere too, i decided to ignore everyone who told me to get bilateral because i'm in the mood for the darker stuff on the congregation
(also i listened to like half the songs on bilateral, including forced entry, and none of them really grabbed me on first listen :lol )
though Valley is probably the best Leprous song I've heard up to this point, seriously great stuff, maybe that'll change when my copy of Congregation arrives
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I love the Valley as well. Great song live too, in my opinion.
But don't expect to hear a lot of agreement about that.
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Moon is great.
But why?
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Why is a steak good? It just is.
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Moon is great.
But why?
Simply because it's great.
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Moon is great.
But why?
Cuz reasons. :p
I'll give a better answer later when I'm not at work.
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I'll agree to disagree.
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AWWW YEAH,looks like I'm seeing Leprous live this fall. :metal :metal :metal :metal
How are they live and any chance of meet and greet afterwards?
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They are awesome live and I've met them more than once after a show, so you should be good on that too.
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Yep- they are fantastic live. Even going in with relatively high expectations, I was pretty much blown away. And for what it's worth, while I haven't met them I did see them interacting with a number of fans. Seems like they were very patient, humble and genuinely pleased to be there.
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I listened to The Price again bcuz the album is taking forever to arrive and now the damn song is stuck in my head and I love it, thank you
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The Congregation is an amazing album haha, pretty much fell in love at first listen and it's only getting better
Within My Fence isn't as strong as the rest of the album and Red is a bit weaker too but when the bar's this high it's not a huge deal to have "okay" songs"
I love The Price, I love Rewind, I love The Flood, I love Triumphant, I love Slave, omg, the rest is pretty great too. though I don't listen to Pixel much anymore, it didn't stand out much on first listen either and it's a bonus track and the album ends at Lower so that's where I end the album yes
I did listen to Coal and Bilateral through on yt, Bilateral seems like it'll get more interesting with more listens and Coal felt a bit empty to me at times, I really like The Valley but nothing else really stood out and the last song I wasn't a huge fan of
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My overwhelming feeling on The Congregation is, if you like floor tom, this is your record.
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My overwhelming feeling on The Congregation is, if you like floor tom, this is your record.
:rollin
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My overwhelming feeling on The Congregation is, if you like floor tom, this is your record.
Amazing. :lol
My first impressions for the album were essentially "More staccato, dissonant chords, more toms, more staccato, dissonant chords, more toms..."
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i just really am in the mood for all of those things, also heavy grooves too
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I love those dissonant chords :hefdaddy
Also, singing on this album is flawless.
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I'm so tempted to buy the T-Shirt + Silent Waters Demo bundle.. :P
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My overwhelming feeling on The Congregation is, if you like floor tom, this is your record.
:lol :metal
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Really enjoying the new album, my ranking is probably this:
1. Tall Poppy Syndrome
2. The Congregation
3. Bilateral
4. Coal
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1. Bilateral
2. Tall Poppy Syndrome
3. The Congregation
4. Coal
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1. Bilateral/Tall Poppy Syndrome (Bilateral if forced to choose)
2. The Congregation
3. Coal
4. Aeolia
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1. Bilateral
2. Coal
3. The Congregation
4. Tall Poppy Syndrome
I think they're all great though. The only reason Tall Poppy Syndrome is at the bottom is the title track.
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TPS's title track is great!
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I don't know. It's probably the only song on all four studio albums that I really don't like. The instrumentals are pretty decent but I hate the voice over.
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1.Bilateral
2.Tall Poppy Syndrome
3.Coal
4.The Congregation
5.Aeolia
At the moment I listen more to Coal than The Congregation..
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The title track is probably my least favorite on the album but it's not enough to ruin the greatness of the rest. It's not a very good song, IMO, but it's not quite awful either. Just kind of there.
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I like it better than Fate. So that makes it the second worst.
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So, Leprous have launched a funding campaign for a live DVD! Here's the link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/leprous-live-recording-at-rockefeller-oslo#/
I'm probably going for the CD+DVD combo. It's sad though that smaller bands these days have to launch campaigns like this to be able to just record a live show...
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Thanks for sharing.
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So, Leprous have launched a funding campaign for a live DVD! Here's the link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/leprous-live-recording-at-rockefeller-oslo#/
I'm probably going for the CD+DVD combo. It's sad though that smaller bands these days have to launch campaigns like this to be able to just record a live show...
Well, 'just record a live show' is understating that. They have a venue to rent (note: not cheap) and they likely do not want to fuck up on doing this, so they're hiring professionals for video AND audio recording. Then you have your live recording, but you're not there yet, The video and audio have to be edited (note: not easy, takes a lot of time) and then, in order to keep their end of the deal with regards to the perks, they have to press multiple CD/DVD/Vinyl boxes on top of that.
The recording of the live show is the easy part, you just hire someone who records it (which is what my band did as well on one occasion). It's all the planning and post-production that takes the most time and (probably) takes up most of the cost as well, alongside renting a venue.
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Yeah, you're right, but still. They're such a talented band.
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I'm pumped for the joint headliner tour with Voyager. It's gonna be awesome. They're playing my country 3 times. I'm going to see them twice!
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That's awesome man. Wish I could be there. Have fun!
In the meantime, Leprous only have less than 5000 euros to go before their funding campaign is complete!
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On Tuesday the Leprous survivor will start! Tall Poppy Syndrome will be the first album
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On Tuesday the Leprous survivor will start! Tall Poppy Syndrome will be the first album
nice! I don't know if I have time to relisten to Tall Poppy Syndrome but I'll join from Bilateralus :azn:
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Yo home, coming to one of the Dutch gigs? I'm at the Friday show in 's-Hertogenbosch and Sunday in Hoofddorp.
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Yo home, coming to one of the Dutch gigs? I'm at the Friday show in 's-Hertogenbosch and Sunday in Hoofddorp.
No, I would like to see them live sometime but I don't think I can get back to Groningen with the train after the show (it's about 2,5 to 3 hours) :P
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What a shame, my band is opening the pop-up festival in the afternoon before the Hoofddorp gig (same venue). I hadn't planned on going there as well (Den Bosch is far more convenient), until I had to play there.
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What a shame, my band is opening the pop-up festival in the afternoon before the Hoofddorp gig (same venue). I hadn't planned on going there as well (Den Bosch is far more convenient), until I had to play there.
Groningen isn't the handiest city to live in for going to concerts if you rely on public transport :p Good luck with the gig and have fun!
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So glad to see a thread on Leprous! Just got into Leprous but it was love at first listen. We listened to Bilateral on a whim and we were blown away. I am not sure why this band isn't bigger in N. America. Also LOVE the Congregation and Einar's vocals have gone to a new level (if that's even possible)
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You can join us in the Leprous survivor just started three days ago! Watch the Polls/Survivor section :tup
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How do you pronounce Leprous? This (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1hysYIiY1U) didn't really help.
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How do you pronounce Leprous? This (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1hysYIiY1U) didn't really help.
Use google translate :tup
EDIT: Fun/embarrassing fact: before I started actively listening to Leprous (when The Congregation came out) I didn't know it was English word, it looks more like French :blush
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How do you pronounce Leprous? This (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1hysYIiY1U) didn't really help.
why not? That's how I would pronounce it (albeit without the creepy computery voice that is coming to kill you)
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Oh okay, makes sense, it's just weird because I always thought it was something like "Lepraws".
EDIT: Fun/embarrassing fact: before I started actively listening to Leprous (when The Congregation came out) I didn't know it was English word
Neither did I.
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I'm seeing them live tomorrow :D
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Cool, I forgot they were touring now! I see now that in the most recent setlist they have left out one of my favourites of the new album (no spoiler if you don't want to know it). However there's no italian date for this second tour..
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Oh okay, makes sense, it's just weird because I always thought it was something like "Lepraws".
EDIT: Fun/embarrassing fact: before I started actively listening to Leprous (when The Congregation came out) I didn't know it was English word
Neither did I.
I always thought it was 'Lep - rus' like in the video. Then again, I kept prouncing Haken like 'Hack - en' instead of 'Hake - en' even though they keep saying that it's like bacon.
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You can join us in the Leprous survivor just started three days ago! Watch the Polls/Survivor section :tup
Thanks! I am checking that out right now! :)
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Well, that was awesome, again!
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The show in Hoofddorp was awesome, what a great band.
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Yes, it was.
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I'm pretty sure we spoke for a while outside, together with my girlfriend!
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Haha, wow! That's cool. I was there with my band, so if you were the guys we spoke to at the end of the night (I gave you our band's cards), then that's certainly true :)
Sorry if I acted weird, I had been drinking the whole day :lol
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I kept prouncing Haken like 'Hack - en' instead of 'Hake - en'
I still do that, because that's the way you would pronounce it in my mother language and it's hard to break the habits.
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Haha, wow! That's cool. I was there with my band, so if you were the guys we spoke to at the end of the night (I gave you our band's cards), then that's certainly true :)
Sorry if I acted weird, I had been drinking the whole day :lol
Yeah that was us, haha!
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If you want to hear Einar Solberg sing on two new songs you should listen to track 1 and 10 of the Ihsahn' s new album Arktis. Especially in Celestial Violence, Einar sings more than Ihsahn
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Celestial Violence is amazing.. Must've heard it like 10 times the past 2 days, Einar is better than I've ever heard him before on that track.
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Yes, I'm liking it a lot. I can consider it a new Leprous song while I'm waiting for the next album, there's even the ex-Leprous drummer!
I thought his singing was more natural and better too :tup
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It's very similar in sound and style. If I hadn't known about it and someone showed this and said it was a new Leprous song I wouldn't doubt them.
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Awesome track! It could defintely be a Leprous song
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After giving this band a few listens over recent months I took the plunge and downloaded Bilateral after reading Elite's write up on his top 50 thread. Right up my street and really loving this album, will be getting the rest of their albums very soon I think.
DTF strikes again :hefdaddy
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hah, kin
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Been listening to The Congregation a lot lately. Listened to it once when it came out and didn't care for it, but I've listened to it 5 times this week and now I love it. Better than Haken's Affinity imo.
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After giving this band a few listens over recent months I took the plunge and downloaded Bilateral after reading Elite's write up on his top 50 thread. Right up my street and really loving this album, will be getting the rest of their albums very soon I think.
DTF strikes again :hefdaddy
Hurray, my write-ups had results!
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Been listening to The Congregation a lot lately. Listened to it once when it came out and didn't care for it, but I've listened to it 5 times this week and now I love it. Better than Haken's Affinity imo.
While I really do like The Congregation, I think it's a bit too samey to put above Affinity for me.
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Been listening to The Congregation a lot lately. Listened to it once when it came out and didn't care for it, but I've listened to it 5 times this week and now I love it. Better than Haken's Affinity imo.
While I really do like The Congregation, I think it's a bit too samey to put above Affinity for me.
Well, the floor tom fills may cause this.
Affinity >> The Congregation
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Really digging Bilateral a lot but haven't gotten around to listening to any of their other albums yet. Is Bilateral a good representation of their sound across all their albums ir have they changed it up at all? Might just try and go chronologically.
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Bilateral sound the most like Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Coal is rather minimalistic (at least compared to Bilateral) and The Congregation expands on the sounds explored in Coal (more rhythmic stuff, staying on the same chord for longer, et cetera.)
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While the other albums are all good to varying degrees, I think Bilateral is their only great album.
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And I think Tall Poppy Syndrome is the best :D
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I like... music
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Bilateral is a masterpiece in my opinion, Tall Poppy Syndrome is another awesome album. Tall Poppy is more progressive metal oriented and less experimental than Bilateral. Coal and The Congregation have both great songs, maybe you will like those albums more but for me are a bit weaker than the other two
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Bilateral is insanely good, but I've really been appreciating the The Congregation more and more lately so that's a close second. I love Coal as well, but for me TPS takes the last spot because of it having the only Leprous track (not counting the EP and demo) that I actually don't like, which is the title track. The production is a bit of a bummer as well. Other than that, TPS is still a really good album.
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I'll just shut up and buy them all!
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Video from upcoming live release :caffeine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QKx_2yg4cU
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Video from upcoming live release :caffeine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QKx_2yg4cU
Wow :omg: :omg:
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I really love these guys, that was so good. Can't wait to see them next year but wish it was a headlining slot :yeahright
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I really love these guys, that was so good. Can't wait to see them next year but wish it was a headlining slot :yeahright
With Devin and BTBAM?
I like all but I don't think I'd go to see them if Leprous weren't with them.
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I really love these guys, that was so good. Can't wait to see them next year but wish it was a headlining slot :yeahright
With Devin and BTBAM?
I like all but I don't think I'd go to see them if Leprous weren't with them.
It's with Dev and Tesseract in the UK. I'm not too fussed on Tesseract, I'd rather see just Leprous support with a longer set. I'm hoping they might announce a headline show whilst they're over here.
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You might get it there. I'm happy to see them even if they'll play only for half an hour or so :lol
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we got them as headlining slot over here :corn
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I16lLTIk3Oc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I16lLTIk3Oc)
here's another video from the upcoming live release. Einar sounds so good :azn:
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we got them as headlining slot over here :corn
I saw them twice in their headlining tour with Voyager over here :corn
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Has any backer received a shipping notification yet?
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I haven't.
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It's release day. Any backer got the DVD yet?
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I didn't pay for the DVD but I purchased the old EP Silent Waters signed by all the members of Leprous in 2004. I spent almost 80 euros and I would sell it at the same price. I saved the three songs on my pc and I only wanted to hear the old tracks, I'm not interested on having the physical cd at home. It costs a lot, I don't expect to sell it easily.
The album is more or less on the same level of Aeolia (I was prepared for something worst). In the first two tracks I feel that almost 2 minutes could be cut, but every song is interesting, even if the songwriting is not too mature in some parts.
Collapse is my favourite followed by Beauty Of Death, and they would be in my personal top 5 of the songs of Aeolia and Silent Waters combined.
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I asked the Leprous Twitter account about the pledge campaign DVDs today, and they said they had been shipped on Wednesday :)
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Pretty good live album. I think it is a bit short and there are no songs from Tall Poppy Syndrome nor Aeolia. The setlist could've been better.
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Pretty good live album. I think it is a bit short and there are no songs from Tall Poppy Syndrome
Pity, that's my favourite Leprous album. :(
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But it's not a surprise that they don't do anymore Tall Poppy songs live. And Aeolia is even disliked by the band itself.
They said that they want a coherent show, and the old songs doesn't fit well with the new ones. I won't be surprised if they will cut also the remained Bilateral songs they still play live when the new album will come out... (Tall Poppy and Bilateral are my favourite albums of them)
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They'll still play Forced Entry. That's a fan favourite that pretty much always gets played.
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Don't they play Restless pretty often as well?
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They'll still play Forced Entry. That's a fan favourite that pretty much always gets played.
I hope so! I have listened it two times live and I would like it remains in the setlist.
Instead I don't like too much the new version of Acquired Taste, I prefer the studio one.
They are the only two songs of Bilateral they have played in the last tour, and Acquired Taste seems something out of Coal album in the new version. Forced Entry is the last one survived for me.
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They said that they want a coherent show
For me there is nothing more coherent than playing songs from all the albums (if possible) in an intelligent order, so that it flows nicely, with equilibrium of heavy songs and ballads.
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^ That's why I didn't list Acquired Taste, it's not unlike stuff from Coal and barely resembles the original version.
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I've only heard Bilateral and I love that record. Are they currently touring the U.S.?
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I've only heard Bilateral and I love that record. Are they currently touring the U.S.?
They just finished the US tour about two months ago
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For those who have seen them, what sort of set have Leprous being playing in their DTP support slot?
How long (roughly) as well?
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For those who have seen them, what sort of set have Leprous being playing in their DTP support slot?
How long (roughly) as well?
You can see it on setlist.fm. In case you don't want to know exact songs I'll just say there are just songs from last two albums and their set is 35-40 minutes long.
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Oh great, more of the same :lol
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For those who have seen them, what sort of set have Leprous being playing in their DTP support slot?
How long (roughly) as well?
You can see it on setlist.fm. In case you don't want to know exact songs I'll just say there are just songs from last two albums and their set is 35-40 minutes long.
Yea, that's what I did right after posting this :lol
I'm a bit disappointed they are only playing stuff off their last two but they are also playing a few of my faves so can't really complain.
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Noooo :( I was really looking forward to seeing Forced entry or maybe Thorn live.
Eh, should be great anyway
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For Thorn you should have seen them four-five years ago. Forced Entry still gets play-time every now and then. Who knows, they might do a different setlist later in the tour.
I can't really complain though. I've seen them play pretty much everything, but it would be nice to not see The Congregation and Coal for once.
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I'm just looking forward to seeing them do a headlining tour over here. I've said it before but I'd rather they drop Tesseract on this DTP tour and give Leprous a longer set.
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The only good thing about Leprous opening (beside seeing BTBAM and DTP as well) is that they were relatively quiet so I was comfortable being in 2nd row right in front of Einar :biggrin: Headlining band is always too loud (or is it my sensitive hearing?) so I had to retreat during DTP set to hear anything beside drums.
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That's cool, I prefer being right in the center of the crowd anyway, right where the action is. I'll be head down, horns up!!
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leprous played forced entry when i saw them but other than that it was mostly the congregation with a bit of coal and a lamer version of acquired taste i didn't really like
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This one was amazing: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/leprous/2012/de-boerderij-zoetermeer-netherlands-23dd5c43.html
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This one was amazing: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/leprous/2012/de-boerderij-zoetermeer-netherlands-23dd5c43.html
Same setlist of my first concert ever. Sadly we were not more than 70 people... I remember that they played an unreleased song and I didn't liked it much, but I don't remember if it was Coal or The Valley, but according to setlist fm was Coal.
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It was Coal at mine, for sure
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Seeing these guys live has definitely made me a fan. They put on a really killer show, and their drummer is out of this world. I'd say I enjoyed their set more than Devin (funnily enough, the same thing happened with Periphery when I saw them with Devin in 2015). Been spinning The Congregation every day since the concert.
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New Leprous studio album to be released in 2017! Stay tuned.
:metal
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New Leprous studio album to be released in 2017! Stay tuned.
:metal
Yea, just read this. :metal to the highest degree.
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New Leprous studio album to be released in 2017! Stay tuned.
:metal
Yeah, this doesn't surprise me in the slightest. They kind of have to. I'm very excited about this nonetheless! :D
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Good news. Looking forward to that.
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:metal :coolio
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Anyone knows where to buy Tall Poppy Syndrome on CD?
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literally only place i've ever seen it for a passable price was at their merch stand when i saw 'em live.
and it was still like, $20 just for a basic jewel case cd. didn't get it.
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Who needs CDs these days? Vinyls I get, some people like that, but why go through the hassle of getting a CD when you can just get it in an electronic format.
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I have Tall Poppy Syndrome on my computer, but that's not enough for me, I want to actually own it. I like to have physical copies of the albums I really like.
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I guess it's just me, but I can't stand CDs. Since I primarily listen to music in my car it's a real hassle to have to switch them while driving. :lol
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i do about half my listening at home by my computer
& having a cd is perfect for that kind of scenario
also it feels much more like i "own" something if i have a physical copy of it
& the booklets and art tend to be pretty nice too
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Who needs CDs these days? Vinyls I get, some people like that, but why go through the hassle of getting a CD when you can just get it in an electronic format.
CD = physical + digital
It's the best of both. Plus you don't have to shell out for a turntable.
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Just posted this snippet in the 'Your Concerts for 2017' thread but thought I'd get it in here too:
I saw Leprous supporting Devin Townsend last night. Baard was just on fire last night, he plays with such energy and really bashes the shit out of his kit. I think I realised that part of what I love so much about The Congregation, especially, is the drumming. I'm not much of an air drummer, but I am when listening to these guys. Einar was also great last night and I really love his voice. I don't know how well they went over last night, not a lot of people seemed to know them and the people I spoke to after weren't hugely into it. I'm not sure what my impression would have been if that was my first exposure to them (other than "This drummer kicks ass").
I really love this band and they have a great back catalogue so far. I am likely to go on a bit of a Leprous kick for at least a week now. I need to spin their recent live album as I've been saving that one. Super stoked for their new album too :metal :metal
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I'm on that kick right now :lol
I remember thinking the same man this drummer is a genius. At one point he did sort of an improv fill (which he most likely has been doing for the entire tour) between the first chorus and second verse of The Price going from really loud, smoothly back into the more chill hi-hat centered beat as soon as the verse kicked in. It was really subtle and not extremely complex but just something really cool that caught my eye.
not a lot of people seemed to know them and the people I spoke to after weren't hugely into it.
Yep.. unfortunate. Same happened here, I went out of town right after the gig to meet up with some people so I didn't really stick around (that plus the fact that I was alone and I'm not the most social person in the world :P) but the people I talked to either weren't into it or didn't even bother seeing Leprous at all, only showing up for BTBAM and Devin.
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^ you didn't even say hi to me :(
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I'm on that kick right now :lol
I remember thinking the same man this drummer is a genius. At one point he did sort of an improv fill (which he most likely has been doing for the entire tour) between the first chorus and second verse of The Price going from really loud, smoothly back into the more chill hi-hat centered beat as soon as the verse kicked in. It was really subtle and not extremely complex but just something really cool that caught my eye.
not a lot of people seemed to know them and the people I spoke to after weren't hugely into it.
Yep.. unfortunate. Same happened here, I went out of town right after the gig to meet up with some people so I didn't really stick around (that plus the fact that I was alone and I'm not the most social person in the world :P) but the people I talked to either weren't into it or didn't even bother seeing Leprous at all, only showing up for BTBAM and Devin.
It's a shame, all the people I knew who were (which was about 6) there are all massive metal heads and don't listen to much outside of metal. Going to see Devin Townsend was already a bit of a step out of their comfort zone for most of these guys. Unfortunately they didn't really 'get' Leprous.
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New album this year? Awesome news! I've been listening to them a lot lately and they've become one of my favorite bands. Just recently got Bilateral and Coal on CD. Bought The Congregation last year. Now I just need Tall Poppy Syndrome. Hopefully they re-release that soon.
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New Leprous album Malina announced (August 25th):
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155643580540101&id=45601610100 (https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155643580540101&id=45601610100)
:metal
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That's great!
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give us a song, einar
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I checked out a few of their songs about 2 months ago, and liked what I heard. Very interesting and great singer.
I can see why Devy would have them out on the road with him.
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When I heard the new rendition of Acquired Taste on the live DVD, I assumed that this would be the sound of their next album. Now that I see the cover of the upcoming album, I can't help but think that it feels the same way the new version of Acquired Taste does.
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When I heard the new rendition of Acquired Taste on the live DVD, I assumed that this would be the sound of their next album. Now that I see the cover of the upcoming album, I can't help but think that it feels the same way the new version of Acquired Taste does.
That version of Acquired Taste is really old. Even in 2012 they played the "alternate version" live, which makes it similar to a Coal song.
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:blush
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Leprous guitarist departure: https://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/breakups/leprous-loses-guitarist-of-13-years-announces-replacement
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Yeah, that's a damn shame, but life/family comes first and I assume Leprous doesn't generate enough income to support all band members. They all have regular jobs as well, apart from Baard.
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When I came home tonight I realized it's officially the 16th so I checked out the new Leprous single "From the Flame", listened to it 2 times.
First impressions are that it's a fairly 'minimal' song for Leprous, in that it doesn't really have a climax of some sort or something to really break free from the verse-chorus-verse-chorus mould. I do think the verses are a bit dull right now, but damn, the chorus is just Leprous at its finest, it's so damn good. That chorus will probably be stuck in my head tomorrow all day.
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How did you listen to it? Can't find it on YouTube.
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Fuck I just paid $10 for Spotify just to listen to the song and it doesn't fucking work... Awesome.
Edit: So I guess the song isn't available in Canada yet... I can play songs from their previous albums, but not From the Flame. I bet the song is gonna be on YouTube tomorrow and I will have wasted $10 and I'm low on money.
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Leprous guitarist departure: https://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/breakups/leprous-loses-guitarist-of-13-years-announces-replacement
That sucks. Hopefully he wasn't one of the main songwriters.
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He wasn't (anymore)
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First impressions are that it's a fairly 'minimal' song for Leprous, in that it doesn't really have a climax of some sort or something to really break free from the verse-chorus-verse-chorus mould. I do think the verses are a bit dull right now, but damn, the chorus is just Leprous at its finest, it's so damn good. That chorus will probably be stuck in my head tomorrow all day.
Pretty much agree with this. Cool song, verse are a bit so and so (although the rhythm beneath is cool), and the chorus is great. Feels more like Bilateral/TPS Leprous than it does Coal/Congregation Leprous.
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Don't agree with that at all. I feel like you could put this on The Congregation and it wouldn't stick out at all.
Overall I'm not impressed. The chorus is pretty good, but the verses are incredibly dull imo. Might grow on me, who knows.
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I think it is the weakest track they released thus far.
Did they release the tracklist already?
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Fuck I just paid $10 for Spotify just to listen to the song and it doesn't fucking work... Awesome.
Edit: So I guess the song isn't available in Canada yet... I can play songs from their previous albums, but not From the Flame. I bet the song is gonna be on YouTube tomorrow and I will have wasted $10 and I'm low on money.
Yup, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZSlX1zXnfM
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/from-the-flame/id1247616982?i=1247617503
Tracklist can be seen here, even if there are no track lenghts.
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It was ok
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/from-the-flame/id1247616982?i=1247617503
Tracklist can be seen here, even if there are no track lenghts.
Good find :tup
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Sounds like a fitting offering for the third track of an album. Something introverted after the initial assault.
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/from-the-flame/id1247616982?i=1247617503
Tracklist can be seen here, even if there are no track lenghts.
Good find :tup
I always go on itunes to find tracklists. There are usually long previews for each track the days before the release of the albums, but I must try not to hear them this time.
From The Flame is a great single. The chorus gets stuck in your head at first listen, it's great for the radio. I hope it doesn't get old soon.
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Sounds like a fitting offering for the third track of an album. Something introverted after the initial assault.
I hope, but they said that this album is more rock than metal. But if the quality of the album is good I don't mind..
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Fuck I just paid $10 for Spotify just to listen to the song and it doesn't fucking work... Awesome.
Edit: So I guess the song isn't available in Canada yet... I can play songs from their previous albums, but not From the Flame. I bet the song is gonna be on YouTube tomorrow and I will have wasted $10 and I'm low on money.
Yup, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZSlX1zXnfM
And it's on iTunes too... 10 bucks for nothing... Fuck I'm so dumb...
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On the plus side, you now have spotify, which is great.
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Really digging the new song. Fantastic chorus, and I like the verses a lot too but then I tend to like those rhythmic verses when done well.
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They updated the website with new merch bundles, and they have the tracklist including track lengths (https://www.omerch.eu/shop/leprous/products/leprous-malina-jewelcase-cd-and-t-shirt) on there now too:
01. Bonneville (05:28)
02. Stuck (06:48)
03. From The Flame (03:51)
04. Captive (03:43)
05. Illuminate (04:21)
06. Leashes (04:09)
07. Mirage (06:48)
08. Malina (06:15)
09. Coma (03:55)
10. The Weight Of Disaster (06:00)
11. The Last Milestone (07:30)
Including shipping costs (which are surprisingly expensive assuming their shop is EU-based) I don't think the prices for t-shirt+CD bundles are worth it for me. May get a t-shirt at the show if it's not too expensive though.
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These guys completely owned the Be Prog! My Friend festival.
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These guys completely owned the Be Prog! My Friend festival.
They have played MB Indifferentia! :hefdaddy
I read now the setlist on setlist.fm, I wasn't there. They have chosen more or less all the most voted songs on facebook. I hoped they played some old songs never played live like Mediocrity Wins, but it was still a great setlist!
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The setlist was insane. Me and my friends were hoping for White but we got Passing instead, which was really cool. Accompanier by an 'Leprous is not a band known for delving into back catalogue, but for this festival we're making the exception'. Huge cheers ensued. The encore, Slave, was unplanned but the audience was making so much noise chanting 'Leprous! Leprous!' They had no choice but to return. What a killer show. Absolutely the best of the festival
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Went ahead and pre ordered the new album. Just couldn't help myself :hat
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Hi guys, popping in after almost two years ;D.
Anyways, I saw Leprous a couple of hours ago in Ilosaarirock. I was first introduced to them by Nem Mora in my roulette errrrm... four years ago, I've been listening them sometimes for about a year, and mostly songs off Bilateral. I first thought I'd go see them, Devin Townsend Project and Between the Buried and Me in Helsinki last February, but it didn't happen. I almost didn't go to Ilosaarirock today, but made up my mind in the morning. I listened to couple of them newer songs from Live at Rockafeller in the morning, to see what songs they might be playing.
They were actually soundchecking 10 minutes before the show, I don't know why, maybe the organizers fucked up or something. The set was great, versatile (I have the set list, I'll post a pic at the end of this post) and very intense. Einar is an amazing frontman. They were really dressed for the occasion, all guys were wearing dress shirts (the drummer was shirtless before the set was halfway through though :D). I knew most of the songs they were playing, thanks to my morning prep session, highlights for me were Forced Entry, The Cloak and Slave, which was an amazing closing song. Rewind was a bit shorter version, and Slave might have been, I'm not sure. The new song From the Flame is pretty cool, proggy verses and a big chorus.
Here's the setlist:
(https://imgur.com/cSXl240.jpg)
E: It was actually MoraWintersoul who sent me Bilateral in my roulette, not Nem.
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Awesome setlist and pretty similar to the one played at Be Prog! My Friend. Glad they have Mb. Indifferentia and Forced Entry in rotation. Echo was a pleasant surprise as well.
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Damn they had a big slot there! Why I didn't travel to Joensuu :(
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Wonder why they don't play some other songs from The Congregation. Third Law and The Price could easily be swapped for something they don't play / haven't played yet.
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I've seen them play every song from the Congregation, apart from Triumphant, Within My fence and Lower and those are all songs they have never played. I wouldn't be surprised if it stays that way, especially with Lower.
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I've seen them play every song from the Congregation, apart from Triumphant, Within My fence and Lower and those are all songs they have never played. I wouldn't be surprised if it stays that way, especially with Lower.
That's so shame because those songs are my favourites from the album, Triumphant could be so killer live!
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First review I've seen of the new album:
https://metalwani.com/2017/07/review-leprous-malina.html (https://metalwani.com/2017/07/review-leprous-malina.html)
Sounds really promising, not that I expected anything less.
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I forgot to search for reviews, thank you. It seems another interesting album
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leprous release a good album, sky is blue, water is wet etc
when you shake things up a little (but not too much) every album it's hard to write a bad album bcuz you have to put in effort every time and it's fresh every time
hint hint dt
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https://canthisevenbecalledmusic.com/leprous-malina/
Another great review
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Stuck is another good song, even if I prefer From The Flame after these first two listens, but I'm worried about the change of style. I remains very little of the style that made them my favourite band.
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I fail to hear the "progressive rock" in the new single. As average as songs come.
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I really like Stuck. Quite confused by the negative reaction (not here, on other sites I visit).
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Just listened to the full song. The last 2 minutes are really beautiful.
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Just listened to the full song. The last 2 minutes are really beautiful.
Where do you listen to the full song?
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Just listened to the full song. The last 2 minutes are really beautiful.
Where do you listen to the full song?
I bought it on iTunes. It might be on Spotify too.
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Thank you!
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I liked it, it was alright.
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I really love these new tunes already and can't wait for the full album!! I really like this new direction where they are going. Strong choruses! :tup
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I really love these new tunes already and can't wait for the full album!! I really like this new direction where they are going. Strong choruses! :tup
That's what I love about Leprous, especially on The Congregation, they write such powerful, anthemic choruses. Haven't heard the new song yet but I like to try and hold out until an album comes out.
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I've only listened to Malina once, but I think it's safe to say it's pretty awesome.
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I've only listened to Malina once, but I think it's safe to say it's pretty awesome.
I listened to it once too. I totally quote what you said.
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I'm really optimistic for this, they haven't released a bad album as far as I'm concerned. Not sure this can top Mastodon's latest but I'm 99% sure Malina will be in my top 3.
Bring it!
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New video for Illuminate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl4gwOMrJiQ
That was pretty damn good.
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Came here to post that ^
Listened to 'Stuck' for the first time yesterday night, as I was on holiday for the past 2.5 weeks. This way I'm having two new Leprous tracks in two days, wow!
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Yeeeeeah, I'm not feeling this new album at all so far. The three tracks they released I find ultimately boring.
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i dunno i felt this more than the last two tracks
it does seem like they aren't innovating much on this album tho
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They are definitely not choosing the best tracks of Malina.
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New video for Illuminate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl4gwOMrJiQ
That was pretty damn good.
Not too sure on this. Left the weakest impression of the three singles so far. That being said, the last minute was awesome and as always Baard's drumming was on point. I'm sure it will grow on me.
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Not too sure on this. Left the weakest impression of the three singles so far.
I actually find it more similar to their previous work than other songs released so far so yes, expect it to grow on you.
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Been listening to my promo copy of Malina for the last couple of days and it's a really excellent album. Some similarities to The Congregation but some new ideas too. Feels more emotionally charged and personal.
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No discussion yet on the new album that's been released today?
Usually I wait for my physical copy to arrive, but since I got an e-mail yesterday that it would take about two weeks for it to get here, I went to Spotify and listened to it in the car on the way to work this morning.
After one listen, I'm unsure what to think, but out of all their records, this one left the weakest initial impression, with a slow start to the album, the chorus to 'Stuck' and the low notes in the second half of Bonneville, I can barely remember anything.
Of course, I'll listen to it more often during the following weeks.
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I've been listening for a week or so, but I'm really loving the album.
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Well, that's disappointing. I came here expecting a bunch of comments about the new album and there are only 2...
I think Malina is a great album. It keeps getting better every time I listen to it. It might even become my favorite Leprous album.
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Holy sh*t dudes...a friend of mine recommended Leprous last night, and I´m halfway through The Congregation just now. My mind is officially blown!!! I have that great feeling of discovering a new band, which I missed so much recently!!
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After two listens of the new album, I don't remember anything. Definitely the weakest first impression of all the albums just like Elite said.
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I've only listened once so far, but I really enjoyed it. Not all of it, but most of it.
Seriously though, that opening riff from Mirage is one of the coolest things Leprous has ever done, if not the coolest. Sounds like it could have been one of Acle Kahney's old TesseracT demos. Freakin' loved that.
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Yeah, the album is really good. I've had the promo for about 2 weeks I think but kept quiet and also didn't want to listen to it too much. The Last Milestone might be one of my favourite Leprous songs ever, such an amazing ending. Also yeah, love that trippy vibe of Mirage.
Initially, Illuminate was my clear least favourite but I think the vocal melodies are kinda growing on me, still not a fan of the chorus though. Coma also didn't do much for me but it grew on me a lot and is now one of my favourites along with The Last Milestone, The Weight of Disaster, Stuck, Mirage and Bonneville (I realize that's over half of the album :lol). I do feel like the rhythm department of the album is significantly weaker than The Congregation, way fewer groovy/bouncy guitars and stuff
It will very unlikely become a contender for AOTY, but might scratch the top 10 at the end of the year, it's a solid Leprous album but probably #3 behind The Congregation and Bilateral. Though neither of those albums would be my AOTY either cause this year is just very strong.
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Malina will be my album of the year, but I've listened to less than 10 albums so it's not difficult. I'm waiting for the new The Contortionist, Caligula's Horse and Thumpermonkey albums but I doubt thay will top Malina.
I'm surprised to see people that doesn't like at all this album. To me it was amazing since the first\second listen even in 135kbps quality.
Every track is great, none of them is bad or even average, and there are some masterpieces as usual. Bonneville, Mirage, Malina are my favourites at the moment.
I don't know how to rank Stuck and From The Flame, especially Stuck because I have to get used to the new ending, but in the context of the album are better, maybe because I don't have anymore the fear of a entire prog-pop album. I'm waiting for my mediabook to arrive, I still have to listen to Root.
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Bonneville, Mirage, Malina are my favourites at the moment.
I think I agree with this right now. Malina in third place might change overtime, but Bonneville and Mirage are the clear top 2.
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Bonneville, Mirage, Malina are my favourites at the moment.
I think I agree with this right now. Malina in third place might change overtime, but Bonneville and Mirage are the clear top 2.
Same for me, Malina is the third one but I could have chosen a lot of other songs.
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I have listened this now couple of times and I think after Mirage the last songs of the album are not memorable at all. Stuck is still one of my favorites, the ending is epic! Illuminate have grown on me now in the context of the album.
I have to say that I have a little mixed feelings about this release. They said in some interview that they have reached some point on their career after the latest live album and now it's time to do really different kind of music. They said that Malina is really new side of Leprous but this sounds like Congregation part II.
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I don't know if this was any worse than The Congregation but it's certainly not much better. If this is going to be the standard for the band from here on out I don't think I'll ever be excited for another release by them again. :-[
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Mirage has got the be the most annoying song I've heard by Leprous so far. No idea how you guys can like it so much.
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I went on my band rehearsal today and my drummer played some tracks from the computer while I was setting up my gear. One of those songs especially stroke me. I asked him about what it was. Leprous -he said. The track was mindblowing. I have to listen to their discography, and it's a shame that I was not aware of Leprous before....
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which song was it :corn
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which song was it :corn
It was somerhing from The Congregarion album, I didn't asked what song exactly it was because I knew thatI I will listen whole album anyway. And it was one of the first two songs on the album ;) I didn't listened to it yet :)
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With the one listen I had of Malina so far (excluding the three singles that were released before), there was one song that struck me as being far better than the others. I'm genuinely curious how subsequent listens will help this album grow on me, because like I said, this album left a very weak first impression.
More listens to follow in the coming week!
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Due to hitting a festival hard this weekend and visiting my Dad in hospital I finally got around to listening to Malina today.
I really liked it on first listen. I love the added strings and after only hearing each single once, previously, I was surprised by how much they had actually stuck in my head. I'm looking forward to continued listens and how this will grow.
Leprous have cemented themselves as a favourite of mine and I just love what they create, it feels so fresh and unlike anyone else.
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I had my first listen of Malina on Monday, and have had a few more listens since then. I'm still not too sure what I think of the album; so far, I think there are a few tracks that I don't think are interesting enough, but there are also a few standouts (Mirage, for example, is incredible, especially the chorus!). Overall it might be their weakest album so far in my eyes, but it's still very good. And as I said, I still need a few more listens.
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Bit late with commenting, but this album has grown quite a bit on me after leaving me not too impressed at first listen. There are a few choruses that really jump out and stick now. The highlight of the album for me is easily Mirage (that bass and the chorus are just epic :metal) followed by Bonneville, Stuck and Illuminate. Malina does kind of pale in comparison to all the amazing releases so far but is still a pretty solid release. I'd probably rank it as my third favourite Leprous album, below Bilateral and The Congretation.
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Coal and The Congregration grabbed me right away, this one doesn't. I also don't have interest in it right now. I'll just save it for when I'm in the mood. Which is definitely not now, the weather's far too nice these days for this kind of music.
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the weather's far too nice these days for this kind of music.
It's been raining here for a week straight. Though I actually prefer that to the endless sunshine. :lol
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The setlists so far have been fantastic. It's great to have unexpected songs every night. I don't know what to expect for Milan concert :metal
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You can expect Bonneville and Stuck as the first two songs :)
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They're changing the setlist each night? That's awesome.
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Yeah :) seeing them tomorrow :) :)
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Yeah, and some changes are pretty huge. They've played all of the new album by this point, and there were some songs that debuted live from the previous albums. That's indeed awesome.
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I'm kinda surprised how polarizing this album is. Full disclosure, this was my first intro to Leprous so maybe I didn't have any preconceived notions and this is like if Metallica released a 90s era grunge Pearl Jam rip off or something, but musically on its own I'm surprised how divided reactions are. I really like it. Others seem to HATE it. H-A-T-E it.
Even angrymetalguy.com, whose reviews I like for exposure to new releases had 2 staff members review it. It went as expected. One guy loved it. The other thought the CD was basically best used as a shiny coaster.
The only thing holding it back from me really, really liking it a lot is the over reliance on monotonistic syncopation at times. Buh duh nuh nuh nuh nuh da dun dun duh just isn't that interesting (my same beef with most djent). But the bulk of it where they don't fall into that trap is just good solid well played and written music to my ears.
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Just listened to Bilateral for the first time in quite a bit, and I have to say that album still sounds absolutely stunning. It's a shame that three attempts later they haven't done anything half as exciting or well executed.
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Yeah, and some changes are pretty huge. They've played all of the new album by this point, and there were some songs that debuted live from the previous albums. That's indeed awesome.
That's incredible. I hope they keep this up when the tour the states. (Assuming they do). Their previous tours have been the exact same set each night, no changes at all. Glad they've decided to mix things up this time around.
I'm kinda surprised how polarizing this album is. Full disclosure, this was my first intro to Leprous so maybe I didn't have any preconceived notions and this is like if Metallica released a 90s era grunge Pearl Jam rip off or something, but musically on its own I'm surprised how divided reactions are. I really like it. Others seem to HATE it. H-A-T-E it.
Even angrymetalguy.com, whose reviews I like for exposure to new releases had 2 staff members review it. It went as expected. One guy loved it. The other thought the CD was basically best used as a shiny coaster.
The only thing holding it back from me really, really liking it a lot is the over reliance on monotonistic syncopation at times. Buh duh nuh nuh nuh nuh da dun dun duh just isn't that interesting (my same beef with most djent). But the bulk of it where they don't fall into that trap is just good solid well played and written music to my ears.
For what it's worth, I like all of their previous albums, and I like this one too. :)
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Yeah :) seeing them tomorrow :) :)
It was awesome!
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Indeed it was!
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You got Bilateral :eek
I'm not a fan of that song, but I'd love to get something so unexpected. The third song is usually the one which changes a lot in the setlist
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Yeah, I did not expect that track at all. Apparently that was the first time they played it since 2011.
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To be honest, I think I didn't actually like that song that much before yesterday's show. For me, for some reason, it was a bit of an underwhelming opener to a fantastic album. However, seeing it live yesterday made me realize how awesome that song is. I was really surprised when they started playing it, and it sounded fantastic.
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And like I said to you yesterday; I enjoyed it a lot, but it was a bit sloppy and some parts of it didn't really turn out right. That's not surprising at all though; the band must have rehearsed about 20-25 songs for this tour based on what they've played so far. That they're screwing up a little on a song 60% of the band has never even played before isn't that much of a big deal. The band was ridiculously tight on every other track and it was a beautiful surprise to get that song regardless of how they played it :)
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I didn't know another DTF member was with you :omg: I would've said hi!
Anyway great concert, loved hearing Bilateral, frankly wasn't as excited about Mirage as I expected from how much I love the studio version. Some not as heavy moments on the album came out heavier live (Weight of Disaster outro), while that heavy Mirage part was just kinda eh.
Regardless, loved the show, Agent Fresco was really good too and I enjoyed meeting up with 3 of the guys from Alithia and having a :hat with them afterwards, they're cool guys.
Did they really play a short version of Rewind? Preetty sure it was the whole thing
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That's what the setlist said on Facebook, but it was the whole thing definitely. The 'short version' doesn't go to the heavy blastbeat part; they did that one in Melkweg earlier this year.
Sorry for not introducing you guys to each other :lol we were literally with 4 DTF people within a couple meters distance (counting home here as well) :lol , but when I saw you guys Onno was just getting drinks I think. Pretty fun evening, I saw lots of people there I recognised from concerts and festivals :)
Unfortunately I had to leave straight away, due to travel time and work the next day, so I didn't see you after the show. I saw the Agent Fresco guys and Baard from Leprous at the merch-stand, but didn't say hi. That's the problem with having to travel to see shows I guess; if I'd lived in Haarlem (or closer than I do) I would have been able to stay a little longer.
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Good to see Bilateral in the setlist. I wonder what other surprises they have for the rest of the tour. So far they've played four songs from Bilateral, five from Coal, all of The Congregation except Triumphant and Within My Fence, and all of Malina. That's 29 songs total, pretty impressive.
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And like I said to you yesterday; I enjoyed it a lot, but it was a bit sloppy and some parts of it didn't really turn out right. That's not surprising at all though; the band must have rehearsed about 20-25 songs for this tour based on what they've played so far. That they're screwing up a little on a song 60% of the band has never even played before isn't that much of a big deal. The band was ridiculously tight on every other track and it was a beautiful surprise to get that song regardless of how they played it :)
I saw the video on youtube and it wasn't perfect, but I don't care.
It's only the fifth time ever that song has been played. Painful Detour has been played 3 times and Mediocrity Wins only 1 time a night when they played the whole album. Even Cryptogenic Desires has been played more than Bilateral from that album.
I think they will play Passing as the 30th song, but anything can happen.
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I didn't know another DTF member was with you :omg: I would've said hi!
I didn't know you were there either :rollin
Unfortunately I had to leave straight away, due to travel time and work the next day, so I didn't see you after the show. I saw the Agent Fresco guys and Baard from Leprous at the merch-stand, but didn't say hi. That's the problem with having to travel to see shows I guess; if I'd lived in Haarlem (or closer than I do) I would have been able to stay a little longer.
Yeah, agreed. Ah well, next time!
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Okay, not sure if anyone else caught their "June 1st" post on Facebook, apparently it referred to a new song: https://open.spotify.com/album/34B4QDyqjXZIhAsc0dZNeq?si=h69OsCEWT7y8zyaHnEBmVA
Sounds like a Malina b-side to be honest, not bad, need more listens, chorus really good. That's all
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Cool, will listen this afternoon
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sounds like a slightly better version of illuminate tbh
that's not much of a compliment tho
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I read it's a Malina B-side. It didn't fit on the album, so they released it as a standalone song
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It's a good song! I love what the drums and guitars are doing, and the vocals are nice. Need to give Malina another couple spins.
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Just getting into this band after getting tickets to the Haken-Leprous-Bent Knee show in Nashville this November. After listening to the albums on you tube I purchased Bilateral first and Tall Poppy Syndrome. The latest 3 albums have not clicked for me. I really think that I like the quirky/unexpected music from this band.
As for the concert, I have heard Haken and Leprous are co-headlining and along with Bent Knee how much time will the bands be given. This is my first no seating concert and at 61 I will be tired after this concert.
I do not expect much from Tall Poppy Syndrome or Bilateral but Waste of Air from Bilateral would be a great live song and White from Tall Poppy is golden.
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Just getting into this band after getting tickets to the Haken-Leprous-Bent Knee show in Nashville this November. After listening to the albums on you tube I purchased Bilateral first and Tall Poppy Syndrome. The latest 3 albums have not clicked for me. I really think that I like the quirky/unexpected music from this band.
As for the concert, I have heard Haken and Leprous are co-headlining and along with Bent Knee how much time will the bands be given. This is my first no seating concert and at 61 I will be tired after this concert.
I do not expect much from Tall Poppy Syndrome or Bilateral but Waste of Air from Bilateral would be a great live song and White from Tall Poppy is golden.
Where did you get Poppy? Been looking to buy it for ages but only ever found used copies and I want new.
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Mike, I would love to be wrong but don't expect anything from TPS. If it happens, great, but they're really focused on the new stuff.
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when i saw them in 2016 they didn't play a single TPS song and now they've got an entire extra album of new material since then so yeah :lol
i think they did play one or two bilateral songs at least but i'd expect at least half their set to be malina, unfortunately
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Just getting into this band after getting tickets to the Haken-Leprous-Bent Knee show in Nashville this November. After listening to the albums on you tube I purchased Bilateral first and Tall Poppy Syndrome. The latest 3 albums have not clicked for me. I really think that I like the quirky/unexpected music from this band.
As for the concert, I have heard Haken and Leprous are co-headlining and along with Bent Knee how much time will the bands be given. This is my first no seating concert and at 61 I will be tired after this concert.
I do not expect much from Tall Poppy Syndrome or Bilateral but Waste of Air from Bilateral would be a great live song and White from Tall Poppy is golden.
Where did you get Poppy? Been looking to buy it for ages but only ever found used copies and I want new.
Sorry to get your hopes up, but bought it off iTunes. Online it was 75 dollars or more for a hard copy.
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That's so cool that you're 61 and digging this kind of music, Mike. I recently got into Leprous thanks to Lethean urging me to check out Bilateral, Tall Poppy Syndrome, and Coal. Coal is my personal favorite by a long shot, but I haven't heard all their albums yet. Looking forward to the shows this November. Have fun. :)
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Don't listen to Parama's "unfortunately" - Malina is great, and the songs I saw live sounded *great* in a live setting. :)
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oh and regarding tall poppy syndrome when i saw them they were selling the CD new for $20 which, uhh, was a "no" from me
dunno if they're still doing that though. i ended up getting a used copy from someone who didn't know what they had & sold it cheap in a box set with a bunch of other albums i didn't care about :lol
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The band re-released TPS last year in a digipak version, as well as on (coloured and black) vinyl.
Leprous barely plays anything from TPS and/or Bilateral live these days. Very occasionally they throw in a Bilateral song (I've been lucky to have seen Forced Entry, Restless, Bilateral, Mb. Indifferentia and Acquired Taste in recent years), but anything from TPS is basically off limits and very rare. In fact, the only song they've even played in the past 4 years was Passing - and they only did that twice.
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That's so cool that you're 61 and digging this kind of music, Mike.
Hey now, my dad is big into bands like DT, Haken and The Dear Hunter, and he turns 75 next week.
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The band re-released TPS last year in a digipak version, as well as on (coloured and black) vinyl.
To add to this.. the re-release of TPS is not in the same packaging as the original CD. If you're a sucker for those kind of things, you'll have to find it used, which can be pretty hard. I know for sure that I'm not parting with mine; I've got TPS autographed by all the original band members that played on the album :biggrin:
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That's so cool that you're 61 and digging this kind of music, Mike.
Hey now, my dad is big into bands like DT, Haken and The Dear Hunter, and he turns 75 next week.
You'll forgive me for being surprised; I live in a rural area and can't even find people my own age who like music like this near me :biggrin:
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I've worked behind the bar at lots of modern progmetal concerts last year and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of older people at those shows. They're usually the ones that just hang by the bar where they can lean against stuff and have conversations with you during the intermission when it's not too busy. :hefdaddy Sometimes it looks like they're not enjoying the music as much but I realize that I won't be jumping around and screaming my lungs out 40 years from now either :lol
22 just got confirmed for the Leprous / Agent Fresco tour :metal loved their last album, so I'm likely going to take a trip to Hanover to make it to this tour. Actually think it's a super interesting line-up as the night will progress from very happy/upbeat prog to super dramatic/dark. The one headlining Leprous show I saw was by far the best (saw them open for BTBAM/Devin Townsend once and a festival show last month), the others were great too but they have so many good songs that I feel disappointed they can't play a lot of them with shorter sets.
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The band re-released TPS last year in a digipak version, as well as on (coloured and black) vinyl.
To add to this.. the re-release of TPS is not in the same packaging as the original CD. If you're a sucker for those kind of things, you'll have to find it used, which can be pretty hard. I know for sure that I'm not parting with mine; I've got TPS autographed by all the original band members that played on the album :biggrin:
Ah that's one better than me. :) I have the original, but not autographed. I did see them with that lineup however.
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Mike, I would love to be wrong but don't expect anything from TPS. If it happens, great, but they're really focused on the new stuff.
Yes, after going to a Opeth show last year, I was really surprised and disappointed they played nothing from Black Water Park, so with Leprous I will be disappointed, but not surprised if they play nothing from TPS or Bilateral. I am going to really listen again to the last three by Leprous to see if it clicks.
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Especially with the last three albums, it's a lot easier to enjoy them if you really like Einar's voice. I feel like one could get into Talk Poppy Syndrome and Bilateral even if you weren't all that into the vocals. Starting with Coal, it's such a main central focus of the songs. Coal was also such a huge departure from Bilateral and that also made it hard for people to get into. It took me a while for Coal, but I love Coal and the two that came after.
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Forced Entry is afaic the coolest Leprous song and they did play it when I saw them. Liked the first couple of Coal tracks, like The Congregation as a whole. Cannot get into Malina except for the first two tracks. The strings part in Stuck is quite beautiful.
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After some time after the album has come out, the central part from Captive to Coma has become the one that I like to listen more frequently.
Bonneville is another great song, but sometimes I don't play it to skip also Stuck and From The Flame. My least favorites are the first two singles and the last two tracks, but they are not bad songs by any means.
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That's so cool that you're 61 and digging this kind of music, Mike.
Hey now, my dad is big into bands like DT, Haken and The Dear Hunter, and he turns 75 next week.
You'll forgive me for being surprised; I live in a rural area and can't even find people my own age who like music like this near me :biggrin:
No, unforgivable. Zero points in my roulette.
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After a week of listening to TPS and Bilateral, TPS is my favorite by Leprous. Now on to the last 3 albums to get prepared for the concert this fall.
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Speaking of preparing for the concert this fall, here I am, a new Leprous fan. I went on a music binge lately and got a bunch of albums for prog/power bands mostly for ProgPower next year to start listening to, but also I got Bilateral from Leprous since I figured I should check them out since I'll see them with Haken soon. I am really liking this album. The first couple songs weren't the greatest and then I felt like the album really opened up and started to excite me. I'm on my 3rd listen today now, good stuff. I'll have to get their newest after I digest this more.
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For more than a year The Congregation was my favourite from them, but I think Bilateral is taking over now. Didn't really like it at first, but it's a grower for sure.
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Bilateral is easily their best to me, which in the current state of the band is a shame as they rarely play stuff from that album nowadays (usually 1 or 2 songs per gig tops). The majority of the material will come from Malina and the Congregation, most likely.
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Speaking of preparing for the concert this fall, here I am, a new Leprous fan. I went on a music binge lately and got a bunch of albums for prog/power bands mostly for ProgPower next year to start listening to, but also I got Bilateral from Leprous since I figured I should check them out since I'll see them with Haken soon. I am really liking this album. The first couple songs weren't the greatest and then I felt like the album really opened up and started to excite me. I'm on my 3rd listen today now, good stuff. I'll have to get their newest after I digest this more.
Yeah, I'll be doing the same thing shortly. I'll probably just stick to the setlist, though. I checked out a few songs when they were in town a few months ago and didn't like it all that much. Since I'll be seeing Haken probably 3 times I'll give them another shot. Otherwise I might just plan on some added recreational time before the shows.
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Yea, I'll typically just make a playlist on youtube or spotify of the setlist for bands I don't really know, but I figured this was often stated as their best so I should just check that out to get to know the band more. Sucks if they don't play much from it, but I guess it makes sense since they have newer material and some shake up of band members it seems.
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Bilateral ain't bad at all but Coal was the album that did it for me. Although it hasn't made me warm up to much else, I do think Coal is fantastic.
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The bonus track "Bury" from Coal is one of my favorite songs by them.
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I made a playlist to match closer to what they played on their last tour (sure they rotate songs, but just put the most popular songs on the playlist) and noticed my list had nothing from Bilateral which sucks because I really started liking that album a lot over the last week or so listening to it. This setlist I listened to a bunch of times and I don't think I enjoy it as a whole compared to Bilateral as a whole. I just got Malina though, which I see is a large part of my playlist. Starting to listen to that and more of Haken's Vector for the show Saturday. I'm thinking I will really enjoy Leprous live regardless of what they play though. They seem really solid from some live videos on youtube.
Anyway, I think Forced Entry is one of the best songs I've heard this year (I know it's not new, but new to me). Then the follow up Relentless :metal :metal and the final track Painful Detour. I think it's a great and unique album for me.
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Anyway, I think Forced Entry is one of the best songs I've heard this year (I know it's not new, but new to me). Then the follow up Relentless :metal :metal and the final track Painful Detour. I think it's a great and unique album for me.
Find out do you wanna be
Relentless
Compress the day
But not the words you will be
Relentless
:P
(it's Restless, but yeah, Bilateral is pretty great)
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:lol I definitely do that sometimes (I was talking in another thread about Haken's 1984 being my favorite song by them :lol), but damn I also love the music video for Restless, it's so freaky, but it also feels like this is not what the band is anymore. Am I wrong to feel that way? (I most certainly can be)
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:lol I definitely do that sometimes (I was talking in another thread about Haken's 1984 being my favorite song by them :lol), but damn I also love the music video for Restless, it's so freaky, but it also feels like this is not what the band is anymore. Am I wrong to feel that way? (I most certainly can be)
I'm not the biggest fan—only discovered them in 2017—but from what I can tell, yeah, the band shifted their direction away from Bilateral and that kind of music. Last time I saw them (also in 2017), the only Bilateral song they played was Forced Entry for the encore.
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Bilateral
The Congregation
Tall Poppy Syndrome
Coal
(somewhere near the core of the earth)
Malina
Like they have 4 good to great albums and also an album that pretty much just outright sucks
I'm not as excited to see them this time as I was last time as I'm expecting a mediocre Malina-filled setlist but ehh
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I love Malina. I wouldn't say it's my favorite Leprous album, but I'm not really sure what is. Bilateral or Coal maybe. But I'm totally fine with hearing lots of Malina on their upcoming tour.
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how the heck did i win your roulette
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Probably because deep down you love Malina, and perhaps when you see them live you will finally realize it... ;)
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Malina is awesome. But not as good as Bilateral or The Congregation.
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Yeah Malina is great. Not a single weak song.
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Yet I think it’s their weakest album after Coal :biggrin:
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excuse me, Coal is their best album
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no :)
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no :)
That's a very weird way to spell "You're right, K-LOX!"
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Half of Malina is great, but there are some weak songs too. Which is basically how I would also describe Coal.
Good to see they're playing the new song on tour.
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Almost forgot about their show tonight.
Headlining at a nice intimate venue. $15 at the door. Its gonna be a blast.
Pretty awesome they posted a picture on FB with the caption...
"Playing without @haken_official and @bentkneemusic at the Launchpad in Albuquerque, NM today! They weren't cool enough to join."
Diego Tejeida responded "Tonight's the big one, chaps."
If you have FB, look it up to see just how small that stage is.
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:lol that looks pretty cool, should be a fun one
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:lol that looks pretty cool, should be a fun one
Yeah. Too bad its not 21+, its 13+. But that means a bigger crowd.
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What a show...they were amazing. So glad I went. The Coma Recovery had technical difficulties, they ended up only playing about 3 songs. Sucks but they were good.
Leprous, was amazing pretty much got their set for the tour. Minus a few songs, I think.
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What are the feelings about Bilateral here? Tbh I am not at all into Malina but instead found myself digging deep into Bilateral and really loving it. Right now Forced Entry is maybe my favorite track with the band :metal
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Bilateral is a top 3 album ever for me :tup
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Haha cool. Yeah I haven't really heard much about the band in general but found them when Coal came out and liked that album a lot. It seemed to be the album that got them more attention so I never looked back in their discography. Honestly the album art of Bilateral somehow made me think it wasn't a very ambitious release ... ehrmmm somehow. Then came The Congregation and it was good but not the same level as Coal for me. Finally when Malina came and I didn't fully enjoy it I somehow ended up listening to Bilateral and boom! :eek . It sounds quite different and is just my cup of tea. Didn't know they were hiding that gem in their discography :D
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What are the feelings about Bilateral here? Tbh I am not at all into Malina but instead found myself digging deep into Bilateral and really loving it. Right now Forced Entry is maybe my favorite track with the band :metal
I think Forced Entry is one of the best songs I've heard this year (I know it's not new, but new to me).
Yup, I am in the same boat. I only know those two albums but I enjoy Bilateral more and specifically think Forced Entry is my favorite track of theirs. I do enjoy Malina, just not all of it like Bilateral. Malina has some catchy songs but Bilateral just seems to encompass a much more diverse sound. I'll check out Coal one of these days.
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Bilateral is one of the best prog albums of the decade. Obviously I like the albums that follow it, they have their moments, but none of them are an exercise in stupid, uncontained joy and craziness like Bilateral. It's very harsh and very light at the same time, and it stands the test of time for me.
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Been a while since I listened to Bilateral, but it's pretty good. I definitely prefer it to Malina and Coal, but I don't love it as much as Tall Poppy Syndrome. So I guess it's between Bilateral and The Congregation for my second favourite Leprous album.
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Bilateral is one of the best prog albums of the decade. Obviously I like the albums that follow it, they have their moments, but none of them are an exercise in stupid, uncontained joy and craziness like Bilateral. It's very harsh and very light at the same time, and it stands the test of time for me.
Glad you wrote this. Describes why I love this album. Also, I love Tall Poppy Syndrome. I tried the other albums, but could not get into the new direction after Bilateral.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VaRCjRpWBE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VaRCjRpWBE)
oh my god :heart
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A question about Bilateral. It has the most weird album, not even sure I like it. However, what is the album about? :D I have such a hard time understanding any story or if this is a concept album or just individual songs?
BTW started to listen to Tall Poppy Syndrome and daaaaaaamn it's good. Albums before Coal (which I do like) are fantastic and the later albums didn't give me hints for how awesome this band is.
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Update from the boys on FB:
"Drums for the first half of Leprous’ new studio album: done! Stay tuned for more updates. #leprous #newalbum"
(https://i.imgur.com/eGmWRnc.jpg)
I'm real curious to see the direction they take this time. Malina never had any harsh vocals, and with the recent cover of Angel, I'm willing to bet a lot of their new stuff is going to be inspired by the likes of Massive Attack and Portishead.
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Malina was great, and Baard is such a ridiculously good drummer, so I'm definitely excited for this.
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Newest update on their Facebook page:
“The mastering of the new album is received. The new album might be closer than you think!”
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157849225125101&id=45601610100&__tn__=%2As%2As-R
Also looks like they shot a music video a few weeks ago. Can’t wait to hear what they have !
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Fun times are upon us!
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Awesome.
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hope it's better than malina
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hope it's better than malina
:tdwn
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I hope it's better than Malina too - Malina is great, so that would mean the new one is guaranteed to be good as well. ;)
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yeah there's literally no way to disagree with the desire i just expressed without saying you want them to put out a worse album than their last one, irrespective of your opinion on their last one
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yeah there's literally no way to disagree with the desire i just expressed without saying you want them to put out a worse album than their last one, irrespective of your opinion on their last one
That's a really good bait and switch
Malina is great
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Malina is fucking amazing. Mirage is probably the most badass song I know.
My favorite of theirs is Coal. 10/10 album for me
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My favorite of theirs is Coal. 10/10 album for me
Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well
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My favorite of theirs is Coal. 10/10 album for me
Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well
Salt is my favorite :)
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Coal is too perfect for there to be favorites. :)
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You’re right. On any given day, any of those could be my favorite
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Bilateral is a top 10 album of all time for me.
I also love TPS (classic case of first-love. I first heard this album back in 2010) and seeing The Congregation played in full last spring was awesome too.
I like Coal well enough to say I really like it, but it’s not my go-to album from them and probably the one I listen to the least. Malina is fun, but in a different way than their other stuff.
Let’s not talk about Aeolia too much.
1. Bilateral
2. Tall Poppy Syndrome
3. The Congregation
4. Malina
5. Coal
(6. Aeolia)
Good band. Bye!
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Bilateral
Coal
Tall Poppy Syndrome
The Congregation
Malina
Aeolia.
Coal is aging really well, I didn't stop listening to it and at the moment I am tempted to give it first spot, but I loved Bilateral too much. In my top 50, I would put Bilateral as #1.
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Aeolia I'd listen to more if I could find literally any way to purchase it
but i remember it being kinda a mess anyways
Bilateral
The Congregation
Tall Poppy Syndrome
Coal
Malina
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1. Tall Poppy Syndrome
2. The Congregation
3. Bilateral
4. Coal
5. Malina
Can't remember if I've even listened to Aeolia before.
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Coal
Bilateral
The Congregation
Malina
Tall Poppy Syndrome (Haven’t listened to this enough yet)
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I only have Bilateral and Malina, Bilateral is significantly better. I'll check out the new album, but if all the tracks sound the same, it probably won't interest me besides the best of those songs.
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I only have Bilateral and Malina, Bilateral is significantly better. I'll check out the new album, but if all the tracks sound the same, it probably won't interest me besides the best of those songs.
Bilateral has Waste of Air and that song freaking rules. cram - check out their song 'The Valley' from Coal. That could be my favorite Leprous song.
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I'll come back to them at some point, they were fantastic live so just because I thought Malina wasn't the greatest (it does have good songs) I'm not ready to dump them. I'll check that song out now though... and I've definitely listened to it before probably when I was checking them out last year. It's solid, I'm guessing I'd probably enjoy Coal so I know where to look when I'm digging back in.
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In my opinion this band squandered practically all of their potential after their first three albums, but I'll still listen to anything new they put out. The Congregation and Malina, for how much I don't like them, each have at least a couple good songs on them.
Ranking the first three albums is difficult because while Bilateral has the best sound and the highest peaks, it's also a lot more inconsistent than TPS and Coal. Honestly, if I had to pick, I think Coal would be their best album overall. The only songs from it I'm not too into are Foe and Contaminate Me, neither of which are bad.
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^^ Contaminate Me is the one complaint I have about Coal. I wrote in my album roulette last year that it sounded like the soundtrack to someone dying by poison. I do not like it, no I do not, and thankfully it's at the very end of the record, but it still brings down an otherwise wonderful album. It's a rare metal record that can actually make me feel a little sick, yet there's something I really like about music having that effect on me.
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1. Bilateral
2. The Congregation
3. Coal / Malina
5. Tall Poppy Syndrome
- Aeolia: not familiar enough
Bilateral has settled as one of my favourite albums ever for sure. Tall Poppy Syndrome has good ideas but just sounds super rushed and kinda cringy. I think I like Coal a bit more than Malina, they both have just a few songs/moments I'm not fond of. Mostly in the songs Salt, Illuminate and Captive. The Congregation is absolutely the perfect fusion between prog and alternative metal imo
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Contaminate Me is easily the best on Coal and one of their best overall :lol
Oh wow. It really shows how consistent this band is. I tried coming up with my ‘least favourite’ track from this band for the other thread and I honestly do not know.
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I tried coming up with my ‘least favourite’ track from this band for the other thread and I honestly do not know.
Same, except it's because so many songs off of their most recent albums are so forgettable I don't even remember their names :neverusethis:
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^^ Contaminate Me is the one complaint I have about Coal. I wrote in my album roulette last year that it sounded like the soundtrack to someone dying by poison. I do not like it, no I do not, and thankfully it's at the very end of the record, but it still brings down an otherwise wonderful album. It's a rare metal record that can actually make me feel a little sick, yet there's something I really like about music having that effect on me.
That’s exactly what I sounds like and precisely why I love it.
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1. Bilateral
2. The Congregation
3. Coal / Malina
5. Tall Poppy Syndrome
- Aeolia: not familiar enough
Bilateral has settled as one of my favourite albums ever for sure. Tall Poppy Syndrome has good ideas but just sounds super rushed and kinda cringy. I think I like Coal a bit more than Malina, they both have just a few songs/moments I'm not fond of. Mostly in the songs Salt, Illuminate and Captive. The Congregation is absolutely the perfect fusion between prog and alternative metal imo
I'd put Coal a bit lower but otherwise I agree. Bilateral and Congregation are definitely my top 2.
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Yes to Contaminate Me being one of their best tracks. Least favorite Leprous song? That’s really hard, all the TPS songs have redeeming qualities, so I guess it would probably be Salt for me since it just bores me, or maybe Captive
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But Salt is so beautiful
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at least we can all agree captive blows
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No we can't. :)
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No we can't. :)
+1. Captive rocks. Wtf?
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No we can't. :)
+1. Captive rocks. Wtf?
Captive rocks wtf
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I'll back Cyril up and say that it is a tough call between Captive and Third Law for the most unappealing-sounding rhythm in a Leprous song.
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third law is great, captive is just progressive wank without any groove
the last song on malina is also a complete waste of like 7 minutes or so iirc
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third law is great, captive is just progressive wank without any groove
They sound pretty much the same to me. :shrugging_infinite:
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the last song on coal is also a complete waste of like 7 minutes or so iirc
troof
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i mean the production on the congregation is like twenty times better
another song i really love that does a thing like that is lifnej (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqRPBtXZSsE&t=3m48s) and it uses that style as like, a breakdown to cap off the heaviest part of the song it's not really the kind of thing you can base your main riff and chorus around well
which third law also doesn't do. the verses and chorus are straightforward and really catchy and then the crazy parts come in to catch you off guard
captive is just constantly uneasy and seasick and doesn't have any good vocal lines to back it up either it's just an unhinged disaster
also katt to be fair i don't like the last song on coal either much
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I know, you just said that :biggrin:
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Sure, Third Law might use it better, but they're both shitty riffs. :lol
Alright, I'm done complaining about post-Coal Leprous now. Carry on.
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I love Third Law and always assumed it to be a fan-favourite :o
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omg it’s just like the flying colors thread wow why does everyone hate this band :/ :/ :/
YOURE
SUPPOSED
TO
LOVE
IT
ALL.
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Hey BIZKIT. Rhea Seehorn. Yes. :tup
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Hey BIZKIT. Rhea Seehorn. Yes. :tup
Yes indeed. My lord.
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omg it’s just like the flying colors thread wow why does everyone hate this band :/ :/ :/
YOURE
SUPPOSED
TO
LOVE
IT
ALL.
:metal Can't argue with that when it comes to Leprous. Hopefully I'll feel that way about the next album too. :)
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As much as I love Malina, it does have some duds (as do all their albums, if I'm honest). I think that if I took my favourites from The Congregation and Malina, I'd have the perfect album, even if it might not flow cohesively :lol
I'd go:
Malina
The Congregation
Bilateral
Tall Poppy Syndrome
Coal
Aeolia
Excited to see where they go next and if they can keep writing epic choruses (as that's probably what I love most about this band, followed by Baard's drumming).
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The Congregation
Bilateral
Malina/Tall Poppy Syndrome
Coal
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The Congregation
Bilateral
Malina/Tall Poppy Syndrome
Coal
Yep, same for me right now. Coal has four good songs and the rest is pretty much abysmal, in my opinion.
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I ordered their live CD/DVD yesterday, that will help me get to know some of their other tracks not from Bilateral and Malina.
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I ordered their live CD/DVD yesterday, that will help me get to know some of their other tracks not from Bilateral and Malina.
I should really get the DVD too, I've seen Contaminate Me and Slave from it on YouTube and they are simply astonishing. Also I've seen them live and they're insanely good.
The Congregation is my favourite album, followed closely by Bilateral. Bilateral's A-side is just gold, but The Congregation is more consistently good.
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A new musical journey has started...
LEPROUS – “Pitfalls”
Street date: October 25th
Tracklisting:
1. Below (05:53)
2. I Lose Hope (04:44)
3. Observe The Train (05:08)
4. By My Throne (05:45)
5. Alleviate (03:42)
6. At The Bottom (07:21)
7. Distant Bells (07:23)
8. Foreigner (03:52)
9. The Sky Is Red (11:22)
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69170958_10157866737490101_494830479321595904_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_oc=AQnywDhw83YFEvsmxIRBqQGPPuuvitLlrNnGJAkuz2KIuW2xMpGf0Ascocs6gKgUiGU&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=7718b54c3e32349e74bbd86bcce09b69&oe=5E0E5E93)
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:metal :metal :metal
As I said in several threads before, the second half of this year is amazing in terms of the new releases. Looking forward to it, can't wait to observe the train :biggrin:
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An 11 minute long track, nice!
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That’s some really awesome album art. Fuck yeah!
Also I just realized I think The Sky is Red is their second longest song, just shorter than White
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Hope it's not Malina 2: The Congregation Extra Soft Remaster Deluxe
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Hope it's not Malina 2: The Congregation Extra Soft Remaster Deluxe
I personally hope it’s Malina III: Stuck Again
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:lol
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A new musical journey has started...
LEPROUS – “Pitfalls”
Street date: October 25th
Tracklisting:
1. Below (05:53)
2. I Lose Hope (04:44)
3. Observe The Train (05:08)
4. By My Throne (05:45)
5. Alleviate (03:42)
6. At The Bottom (07:21)
7. Distant Bells (07:23)
8. Foreigner (03:52)
9. The Sky Is Red (11:22)
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69170958_10157866737490101_494830479321595904_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_oc=AQnywDhw83YFEvsmxIRBqQGPPuuvitLlrNnGJAkuz2KIuW2xMpGf0Ascocs6gKgUiGU&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=7718b54c3e32349e74bbd86bcce09b69&oe=5E0E5E93)
Duuuude. Awesome! The back half of 2019 is so ridiculously stocked with exciting releases... The next couple months are going to be crazy!
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Also that's by far their worst album cover, finally supplanting the awkward looking TPS cover
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Einar said months ago that they totally lost the taste for long and all over the place compositions talking about playing Forced Entry live. I am surprised to see the length of the closer. I hope it's not like Anathema's Back To The Start, which I thought was an epic closer reading the track list but it was not.
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The album title just sounds like a metalcore/djent band, the closing track makes me very scared that they made a forced long song to please people even though they seem to have moved away from very long songs for a long time, and the song titles mostly sound cringy af.
But nonetheless, very hyped!
Also that's by far their worst album cover, finally supplanting the awkward looking TPS cover
UMMMMMM Tall Poppy Syndrome's cover is so much uglier man, though I do agree this is pretty bad. Is that buddha?
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Eh, I think the cover is alright. In line with Coal and The Congregation I guess. They never had amazing covers, in my opinion, so this will have to do as long as the music is alright.
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OBSERVE THE TRAIN
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I think Leprous has had dope artwork... Coal and Malina are beautiful. I really like this too
Ya'll have backwards Leprous opinions :lol :biggrin:
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The long final track could just be a more standard length with a long outtro or something too.
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The long final track could just be a more standard length with a long outtro or something too.
I think I'd love a The Art of Dying type song structure. That's an all-time classic in my book. Long brooding intro, crushing middle/main body of song, beautiful outro riff with crazy drum performance. If anyone can live up to Mario Duplantier's drumming, it'd be Baard! Alternatively, something like The Architect with a really good slow-building atmospheric section that bursts out into sheer aggression. We know Einar is capable of it since he was the one singing on that exact section in The Architect. :lol
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The thread title is giving me an aneurysm thanks
Malina's cover is great, probably second only to Bilateral
There, I said one nice thing about Malina now y'all can get off my backs about it :corn
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The thread title is giving me an aneurysm thanks
My work here is done.
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OBSERVE THE TRAIN
song of the year 2019, confirmed
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The long final track could just be a more standard length with a long outtro or something too.
I think I'd love a The Art of Dying type song structure. That's an all-time classic in my book. Long brooding intro, crushing middle/main body of song, beautiful outro riff with crazy drum performance. If anyone can live up to Mario Duplantier's drumming, it'd be Baard!
Funny, I just saw Gojira over the weekend and my uber driver to the venue told me he picked him up earlier from the venue to take him and his wife to Walmart :lol The driver had no idea who he was, but they spoke a bit about how his wife flew in for this and some shows while they are on tour just now. He also told me he was french, so I didn't think he was lying.
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OBSERVE THE TRAIN
song of the year 2019, confirmed
Can't believe SW was hired for production and mastering
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“Below”
“At the Bottom”
“Lower”
“The Valley”
“Down”
Pitfalls.
We get it! Sheesh! ;)
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Descending
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How many Leprouses does it take to screw in a light bulb?
2, one to illuminate and one to observe the train to see how they did it there
The reason I’m less active here is because I’m not funny anymore
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Einar:
The TRAAAAAAIIIIIIINNNN OF DISAAAASTERRRR
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OBSERVE THE TRAIN
song of the year 2019, confirmed
Can't believe SW was hired for production and mastering
When October reaches here that's all I deserve
A train to observe
I'm in luck
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Observe the Train is going to be a ballad. MARK my words.
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Seriously, I can't get over Observe The Train. Who thought of that title and then thought it would be a good name for a song? What the fuck?
OBSERVE THE TRAIN
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I’m curious as to what a good song title is. I guess I’ve never really thought about song titles being good or bad, unless it’s something like Crotch Duster
OBSERVE THE TRAIN
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Seriously, I can't get over Observe The Train. Who thought of that title and then thought it would be a good name for a song? What the fuck?
OBSERVE THE TRAIN
Well... why isn't it a good name for a song? I don't see anything wrong with it. It's not like Dragonforce or anything. "Observe the Train." Simple. I would think that title is benign for prog fans...
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Until I hear the song and/or know what it's about, I find it hard to form any kind of opinion on whether it's a good song title or not.
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I don't think it's terrible, just interesting choice. Can't really say much more until you hear the music and if it makes sense then
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Observe The Train
0:00 - Sample of a train horn in the distance, then it beginning to chug along until it builds up to a consistent rhythm
0:23 - Train sample is replaced by a rhythmic, syncopated guitar riff
0:48 - Guitars cut out, Baard does a floor tom solo for an entire minute
1:48 - Verse with Einar whining
2:34 - Chorus "Observe the traaaain, observe the TRAAAAAAAIN as it goes DOWN, DOWN, LOOOOWEEEER" repeated four times
3:01 - Reprise of the first riff
3:26 - Suddenly, the instrumentation goes silent and a soft mellotron fades in
3:48 - ...could it be?!
4:00 - Steven Wilson guest verse, singing over mellotron and more floor toms until the end of the song
My uncle works at Leprous so I know this is all true.
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90% sure the actual song is going to disappoint now, compared to the above
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Wot no David Longdon guest vocal?
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I seriously think the title is hilarious, but it may make sense when we hear the actual track, so I'll give them a pass for now.
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I seriously think the title is hilarious, but it may make sense when we hear the actual track, so I'll give them a pass for now.
This, except I find it funnier to make fun of it than to give it a pass.
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OBSERVE THE HYPE TRAIN
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From Facebook:
LEPROUS vocalist and keyboardist Einar Solberg checked in with the following comment about the upcoming album: "We're incredibly proud to announce "Pitfalls"! It's the album no-one is expecting from Leprous. When you think you know where it's headed, you'll realize that you're wrong. It's not only by far the biggest production and musical departure we've done, but also the most personal and honest. The album has been written through one of my toughest years, where I struggled with depression and anxiety. No filters, no metaphors, just the truth. They say that writing music is therapeutic, but I would say that it's an understatement. For me "Pitfalls" is the result of 1,5 years of learning how to get through the dark tunnel. The music has been my torch."
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Interesting about the biggest musical departure.
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Great. The Astonishing II
:neverusethis:
Or maybe synthwave
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einar phoned up ihsahn to help make a classic-styled melodic black metal album? :corn
but yeah it's probably electronic lol, considering they were covering massive attack on the tour last autumn
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Even better. Lay it on me, Leprous
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Didn't they play a new original song on their last tour as well? Is that even on this album? It sounded like run-of-the mill post-Coal Leprous to me.
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Nope, that was Golden Prayers I think, which was basically a b-side for Malina which they didn't put on the actual CD.
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On the last tour, they were also promoting their cover of Massive Attack Angel. I kind of licked this one and also thought that Golden Prayer was top notch .
WM
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Tor posted a teaser on FB for the song “Below”, the first single from the new album, which will be released tomorrow!
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I expected to listen the new song tomorrow morning but it's already available. I had fear that Leprous would become poppier but I like this single. I am not disappointed like when I listened to Stuck and From The Flame before Malina. This is different but still intense. Chorus is great, I hope it will not get boring soon.
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Where did you listen to it?
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Where did you listen to it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsDGyuI23zQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsDGyuI23zQ)
Or: https://open.spotify.com/album/7jCNrwvnWDNEUhrsdfgjxE (https://open.spotify.com/album/7jCNrwvnWDNEUhrsdfgjxE)
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Where did you listen to it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsDGyuI23zQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsDGyuI23zQ)
Video unavailable. :(
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What does it sound like, I can't listen atm
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Ahhhhhh
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It's blocked, likely time released for your region.
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Well I just found a VERY convenient excuse to stay up until midnight! :lol
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I also got my Live at Rockefeller Music Hall CD/DVD today, may have to watch some of it tonight.
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I can't listen for a different reason than it being timelocked anyways :P
Just curious what the "new direction" is
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Love it
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Inb4 Cyril “meh”
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but yeah it's probably electronic lol, considering they were covering massive attack on the tour last autumn
yup called it, trip-hop metal
i like it btw. i don't love it but it's at least interesting
thought the strings sounded surprisingly thin. you could tell me they were synths and i'd be like "yeah i can see that" but i'd be surprised if they didn't get real strings
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Wow this new tune is epic but I could listen to Einar singing anything and would like it tbh :corn inb4 fanboy :corn don't want to jinx it but hoping for aoty
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I got really excited when I saw multiple people say trip-hop on multiple platforms but.. it sounds nothing like trip-hop? BUTTTTT this song is fantastic, nice job Leprous, you might steal the AOTY this time around. I forgot if Malina was my 2017 AOTY but it was definitely a contender.
The first verse actually sounds a looot like Bearcubs’ latest album Ultraviolet, which I love. Synthpoppy af.
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I got really excited when I saw multiple people say trip-hop on multiple platforms but.. it sounds nothing like trip-hop? BUTTTTT this song is fantastic, nice job Leprous, you might steal the AOTY this time around. I forgot if Malina was my 2017 AOTY but it was definitely a contender.
The first verse actually sounds a looot like Bearcubs’ latest album Ultraviolet, which I love. Synthpoppy af.
I liked Malina (at least more than most people here, it seems) but it came nowhere near my AOTY, it was too strong of a year: Mastodon, PoS, Lorde, Soen...
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Yea I liked it quite a lot. It has the sort of chorus you expect from Leprous (epic), strings (with an oriental sound to them, which ties in with the album art) and some emotionally raw lyrics. What's not to love?
I don't hear trip-hop, other than that drum beat which comes in around 2:20 (which is probably my least favourite part of the song). I don't think this is really that much of a new direction for them, that's fine with me though, I dig it!
Wow this new tune is epic but I could listen to Einar singing anything and would like it tbh :corn
Yep
I also really like Malina, it's probably my #2!
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If the rest of the album is of similar quality than this song, it shouldn't get as much of a mixed response as Malina did. Sounds more inspired.
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You can hear the pain and anguish in his singing. Beautiful.
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I guess I'll say it. It was just alright. His singing is fantastic as always, the music is just a bit boring in the beginning and ending. The middle with the cool drumming is nice but this is just an OK track for me.
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Wow, incredible song! Einar sounds fantastic on this one. Loved it, this is going to be one hell of an album is this is any indication.
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Okay, so. The single is basically a singing-orgy and Einar sounds fantastic. The rest of the instruments really have a minimal role and I hope to hear more from the other band-members on the rest of the album. I think, if it wasn't really clear already, that we can say that Leprous = Einar Solberg. Great single and if the rest of the albums follow the same trend, I think the triphop-influences can truly make this something special. Looking forward to it!
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Slow starter but I loved all of it after the first chorus.
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Great song. Great singing. Great video. Really looking forward to this record.
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Liked it - I love Einar's voice and it's used to great effect here.
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I can't stop listening to Below!
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Ehh... It feels like a less epic version of The Cloak to me. Chorus is great, but that's a staple in Leprous songs.
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I know I'm a little late to the party on this one, but I really like their cover of Angel. Haven't listened to Below yet. I will probably wait for the full album.
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Got the promo copy yesterday, and decided to listen to it on a long run. I'm in love with this album!!!!
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Got the promo copy yesterday, and decided to listen to it on a long run. I'm in love with this album!!!!
:metal
Is really different than their last 2-3 albums?
BTW me right now, wanted to share pic of this gorgeous shirt :metal
(https://i.imgur.com/hx0sRoL.jpg)
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Got the promo copy yesterday, and decided to listen to it on a long run. I'm in love with this album!!!!
:metal
Is really different than their last 2-3 albums?
BTW me right now, wanted to share pic of this gorgeous shirt :metal
(https://i.imgur.com/hx0sRoL.jpg)
It truly is!!! :metal
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Got the promo copy yesterday, and decided to listen to it on a long run. I'm in love with this album!!!!
:metal
Is really different than their last 2-3 albums?
BTW me right now, wanted to share pic of this gorgeous shirt :metal
(https://i.imgur.com/hx0sRoL.jpg)
I've been wearing that shirt regularly in the 2 years since the album came out, I'm yet to have anyone recognise who the band are :sadpanda:
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I also have that t-shirt. :) I wore it to a King's X concert last year and the band asked me during a meet-and-greet who is Leprous? I told them they're a progressive metal band from Norway, lol.
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I wish I could do a proper review of this album, but with vacation in two days it won't happen.
That said, especially on a musical front, this album absolutely lives up to the hype of being a new direction for the band. Vocally I don't think it's evolved too much as Einar still sounds a lot like you'd expect him to, but this isn't the Leprous of the last few albums and isn't the Leprous of Bilateral. The heavier aspects are mostly gone shifted entirely to atmospheric work, and at times electronic soundscapes.
Their touring cellist Raphael is given some job security and either Einer or their own guitarist better get more acquainted with live keyboards otherwise their next tour will be far too heavy with backing tracks.
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Got the promo copy yesterday, and decided to listen to it on a long run. I'm in love with this album!!!!
:metal
Is really different than their last 2-3 albums?
BTW me right now, wanted to share pic of this gorgeous shirt :metal
(https://i.imgur.com/hx0sRoL.jpg)
I've been wearing that shirt regularly in the 2 years since the album came out, I'm yet to have anyone recognise who the band are :sadpanda:
Yep, same.
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I wish I could do a proper review of this album, but with vacation in two days it won't happen.
That said, especially on a musical front, this album absolutely lives up to the hype of being a new direction for the band. Vocally I don't think it's evolved too much as Einar still sounds a lot like you'd expect him to, but this isn't the Leprous of the last few albums and isn't the Leprous of Bilateral. The heavier aspects are mostly gone shifted entirely to atmospheric work, and at times electronic soundscapes.
Their touring cellist Raphael is given some job security and either Einer or their own guitarist better get more acquainted with live keyboards otherwise their next tour will be far too heavy with backing tracks.
I just want to know how Baard fits into their sound on this new album! His drumming is such a huge part of Leprous's sound for me and I hope he's still really doing his thing!
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Wow, I really love that latest song. Not all that familiar with their work, but will definitely check out the album.
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There's a new song out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8BRvRru8-I :metal
It's different, sounds more hopeful and bright than Below.
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i'm not sure this is the direction i want to take but it's one i can't complain about because they are actually taking a different approach rather than watering down a previously solid approach for no good reason
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LOL you hate Malina so much it's funny :lol
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i'm not sure this is the direction i want to take but it's one i can't complain about because they are actually taking a different approach rather than watering down a previously solid approach for no good reason
I kind of agree, except I found Alleviate boring with the one listen I gave it this morning. I seriously hope the guitars and drums get more playtime in the remaining songs on the album.
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Nothing.
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Didn’t find this boring at all. Love the percussive elements from Baard. Einar sounds angelic as always. Beautiful melodies. 2/2 so far! :corn
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Lol I'm loving the two songs so far. This album is gonna rule
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This is stuff for mainstream radio. Maybe they are trying to enter the mainstream. If it works, good for them.
I'd love this kinda music to be on mainstream radio :metal :corn
I'm on the love team, if the rest of the album is the same quality as these two tracks this will easily become my AOTY 2019
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I don't see how this is a mainstream radio song. No way would this get played there
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A lot of prog fans think that 4/4 and standard song structure equals mainstream
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This is stuff for mainstream radio. Maybe they are trying to enter the mainstream. If it works, good for them.
I'd love this kinda music to be on mainstream radio :metal :corn
I'm on the love team, if the rest of the album is the same quality as these two tracks this will easily become my AOTY 2019
The rest of the album it’s just perfect
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I don't see how this is a mainstream radio song. No way would this get played there
One YouTube comment says it sound like something off Eurovision :lol if only Eurovision was this good
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eh, not for me. I'm losing interest in this new album, their new direction is just not interesting at all besides his vocals for my tastes
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It's better than Below, but doesn't really sound like Leprous. Maybe Einar should have made a solo record instead of releasing these songs under Leprous banner.
And yes, they are allowed to change and make the music they want to make but this just isn't the Leprous I know and love. :-\
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I think it's a great song. Every Leprous album has been different, and so far I've been lucky enough to have been on board for each one.
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It seems like they weren't kidding when they told me they had made their popalbum back in February, when I met them after a concert here in Norway. That said , I like the new songs so far and looking foward to hearing the whole thing! :)
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I think both songs are fantastic.
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I wasn't sure about the song when it first started, but by the end I loved it. His powerful vocals gave me chills. Well done!
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I wasn't sure about the song when it first started, but by the end I loved it. His powerful vocals gave me chills. Well done!
This was me.
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I think it's a great song. Every Leprous album has been different, and so far I've been lucky enough to have been on board for each one.
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Just listened to Alleviate and HOLY MOTHER OF!!!! :omg:
The singing and finale is just insane. Love it so much. The emotions. Ojojoj.
Pop has never been a problem for me, just that since Micheal Jackson I haven't enjoyed it very much. A few bands does some quality stuff but I guess mainstream pop just doesn't hit me as emotional and interesting. This one is just everything I want from a 3 min pop song ;D Production is great!!
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Anyone listened to the track released today, Distant Bells? Vocally outstanding once again.
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Fuck me. This song is stellar. 3/3 so far. Going to be an amazing album.
Their ability to craft such an amazing buildup in their music and have such a wonderful payoff is something special.
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Can’t believe there isn’t more discussion about this song.
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I listened to it and thought the pacing was a bit too slow to work for me.
From what I heard I can't say I'm currently too thrilled to check out the album but I'll give it a spin anyways
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Yeah, I’ve heard some say the pacing is a bit slow. I really like it though, I think the whole song does a fantastic job of patient buildup.
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The buildup could work great in the context of the album. As a single however, it feels tedious to me.
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The buildup could work great in the context of the album. As a single however, it feels tedious to me.
Just listened, the best of the three songs IMO but that 5 minute build up... a bit boring for me. At this point I don't think I'm going to check out the new album, none of these songs are for me.
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I did an interview with Einar Solberg today. He was really cool!!! We had 30 minutes, but ended up talking for 45, because he had some extra time. Stay tuned!!!
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Damn dude you are on fire
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Damn dude you are on fire
I could do these interviews all day, man. Unfortunately, this is a labor of love at the moment, and aside from great experiences and memories, I don't get paid for doing this. Otherwise, I'd do even more!!
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My interview with Einar Solberg came out today: https://www.sonicperspectives.com/interviews/interview-with-einar-solberg/
Hope you guys enjoy it!!!
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I'd love to hear your thoughts on the interview.
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I'd give you some thoughts if it was in the text format, man. I don't remember when I last listened to an audio interview, sorry.
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I'd give you some thoughts if it was in the text format, man. I don't remember when I last listened to an audio interview, sorry.
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I prefer interviews in audio format, I can listen to them in the background. Thanks for making it available this way.
That said, I'm waiting to hear the album before I decide if I want to know Einar's thoughts on it. Maybe I won't care for the interview's content come Friday.
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First impressions of the album: It could be their best! And it’s not metal! Shame most metalheads will automatically hate it because it’s not metal.
Dat last song (The Sky Is Red) doe.
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OBSERVE THE TRAIN
SEE IT LEAAAAAAAAVING
breathein breatheout release letitallout
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Was not particularly grabbed. I did enjoy it but something was missing. Perhaps it will grow on me with further listens, although I wished there were a bit more guitars in it.
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it's... fine.
einar is a talented singer of course and this album at least seems to have a better grasp of what it's doing than malina, but what it's doing isn't a style that interests me much, especially en masse.
The Sky is Red sure sounds pretty much like every other djent-prog band nowadays. it's good but it's not really leprous-y to my ears.
there's kind of a lack of any harsh edges or tones to this album at all, which is one of the big things that felt like it was dropped between the congregation and malina after having pretty much defined the band's first four albums regardless of the style they were playing. it sure sounds pleasant but i didn't really feel like it surprised me in any way.
my initial reaction is to say "well it's better than malina but not anywhere close to the rest of their albums" but i'll probably at least give it a second spin.
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This album is weird, I do like some stuff from the first listen though.
Observe the Train is my least favourite song from the first listen I think, the chorus doesn't work for me at all.
I observe the train
It seems polygonal
Cylindrical
Man I don't even remember the lyrics for it and I was paying attention
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train (of naught) literally posted the chorus lyrics, i think, three posts above :P
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I don't think that was the chorus, the chorus was with something like electrical / angelical / cylindrical
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Observe the train is about Einar’s penis.
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Yeah Observe the Train is easily my least favourite song so far, that breathe in breathe out line is so cringy. I’m loving this album, expectations were quite high with 3 out of 3 singles being amazing, but I would argue At The Bottom, By My Throne, Foreigner and I Lose Hope are all probably on par with them
The closer is ok but not good enough to justify its length. Funnily enough one of the most straightforward songs if you don’t count the glued last 4 minutes
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At the Bottom is so good. Gonna spin this album more.
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LOVE THIS ALBUM . to me this is their best work . The vocals on this one are sublime
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It's not better than Coal to me but this is an awesome record.
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Gonna give it a few more spins before deciding anything, but it's definitely their most unique album. Some parts remind me of the softer, more quirky parts of Bilateral.
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Serious question: What makes Leprous them? (I don't know how to express it any differently) Why do I ask? I listened to The Price fairly recently (because one of my musician colleagues extended the recommendation), and I thought: Hmm, what to make of that? (Sure, some of it is the hype, but there better be something else) Not overly technically difficult, very driven by emotion (kind of like a dreary version of a-ha in some ways, especially vocally) I tried my best to be as neutral as I can be.
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i think the first two albums are representative of what people want leprous to be, honestly. very exciting and jagged prog with a bit of an avant-garde flair to 'em
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i think the first two albums are representative of what people want leprous to be, honestly. very exciting and jagged prog with a bit of an avant-garde flair to 'em
that's exactly what I was told about them. Couldn't find the jagged aspect or anything difficult in their music. You're welcome to tell me where to find it. That being said, if you love it, great.
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i think the first two albums are representative of what people want leprous to be, honestly. very exciting and jagged prog with a bit of an avant-garde flair to 'em
I disagree with this. I think Pitfalls is my second favorite Leprous record and has so many things I love while still sounding like Leprous. There is so much flair to the music and some beautiful electronic work from start to finish here. It saddens me to see some people unwilling to accept the band's current sound (not talking about you, Cyril, fyi) because they don't like the electronics. They sound so unique.
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I see you
Giving due
Doubting stuff
That's enough
I lose hope
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Serious question: What makes Leprous them? (I don't know how to express it any differently) Why do I ask? I listened to The Price fairly recently (because one of my musician colleagues extended the recommendation), and I thought: Hmm, what to make of that? (Sure, some of it is the hype, but there better be something else) Not overly technically difficult, very driven by emotion (kind of like a dreary version of a-ha in some ways, especially vocally) I tried my best to be as neutral as I can be.
I'm not sure how to answer that, since they've changed their sound so much. I think the thing that holds all the albums together so far is the memorable vocal melodies and Einar's voice. Even then though, the sound of his voice has changed a little bit.
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At this point in their career, Bilateral is the odd album out and I’m not even mentioning Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Coal up to and including Pitfalls follows a very clear progression and crystallisation of a band’s style.
For the record, I have only heard Pitfalls twice so far. Listened to it for the first time yesterday, because I wanted to take the time to do so and not rush it. I was very pleasantly surprised. The Sky is Red might be one of the best songs they’ve done and that’s a serious feat.
Also Foreigner is the Coma of Pitfalls in the sense that it kind of sticks out as being ‘different’. I liked the reference to the Congregation in that song. The lyrics made me think the band deliberately tries to break with their more metal past. That said, some of the stuff on Pitfalls is pretty heavy regardless, but often in a very different way when compared to their earlier albums.
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this album may be getting over-hyped, but having now heard some of it, I can kind of see why it's receiving the strong reaction it is,
The singer though...I'm not sure I'll ever love his voice.
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this album may be getting over-hyped, but having now heard some of it, I can kind of see why it's receiving the strong reaction it is,
The singer though...I'm not sure I'll ever love his voice.
That's where I am. I love the change of direction, love a lot of the execution, but it's still Einar at times that holds me back.
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Very indifferent about this album, as I was expecting. Distant Bells is easily the best song here - really nice atmosphere and buildup with a satisfying climax. At The Bottom is also decent and gets quite good towards the end. The Sky Is Red has some bits that I like but it's not deep enough to justify its length, and the climax is a bit underwhelming. The rest of the album does very little for me.
I had pretty much already come to this conclusion with the last album, but this band just doesn't really appeal to me any more. On one hand, I'm happy that they're continuously evolving, doing what they want to do, and there's a good amount of people that like their new trajectory. But for me, they've traveled so far away from everything that made me enjoy them so much in their first three albums. If you ask me, the band had way more talent for writing weird, fun progressive metal than they do for writing these incredibly dreary and minimalistic rock songs with really uninteresting and dry electronic production lightly mixed in. Instead of maturing, I feel like their music has actually gotten more amateurish-sounding over time, and not even in an endearing way. I'm sure many would disagree with me but those are just my honest thoughts.
Still glad the album exists for the "observe the train" meme, though.
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i always mentally pronounce "observe the train" the same is the chorus from illuminate so i'm just gonna pretend that's what the song actually sounds like from now on
illuminate is like a congregation b-side basically so it's a surprisingly alright malina cut. i'm going to pretend all of malina sounds that good
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Meh. Bonneville and Stuck are the only songs from Malina I legitimately enjoy
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the best malina song is about on par with the worst congregation song, tbh
i remember how so few malina songs go though
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This album just gets better every day for me. There isn't a single track I dislike. The drumming and guitar work is mesmerizing, Einar's voice is awesome (and fits, unlike his spot in that new Voyager song), and the electronic flourishes keep bringing me back for more. It's that combination that makes Leprous sound Leprousy (badum tiss) to me. Honestly this could beat out Coal for my #1 at this rate but we'll see.
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i remember how so few malina songs go though
how is that possible, they mostly all sound the same :biggrin:
Meh. Bonneville and Stuck are the only songs from Malina I legitimately enjoy
I think Bonneville is my least favorite Malina song, and the new singles had just kind of reminded me of that vibe. I actually really like Einar's voice and style, just lost interest in their overall sound. I'm glad others are really enjoying it, and also, I do enjoy Einar in that new Voyager single.
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This album just gets better every day for me. There isn't a single track I dislike. The drumming and guitar work is mesmerizing, Einar's voice is awesome (and fits, unlike his spot in that new Voyager song), and the electronic flourishes keep bringing me back for more. It's that combination that makes Leprous sound Leprousy (badum tiss) to me. Honestly this could beat out Coal for my #1 at this rate but we'll see.
They have this distinct groove in their music that makes their Leprous sound, including Einars vocals.
After first listen, Those grooves are amazing plus the build-ups. You can really feel that Massive Attack influence. It will definately get more plays from me.
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This album just gets better every day for me. There isn't a single track I dislike. The drumming and guitar work is mesmerizing, Einar's voice is awesome (and fits, unlike his spot in that new Voyager song), and the electronic flourishes keep bringing me back for more. It's that combination that makes Leprous sound Leprousy (badum tiss) to me. Honestly this could beat out Coal for my #1 at this rate but we'll see.
Coal is also my favorite. Dunno where Pitfalls sits currently, but it’s growing. I fucking love Observe the Train. That chorus is beautiful. At the Bottom hasn’t clicked for me yet, but I imagine it will. And I absolutely love the first half of The Sky is Red.
Not a bad song on the album.
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Not a bad song on the album.
Except Observe the Train :neverusethis:
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that steven wilson mellotron solo is so good tho!
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Not a bad song on the album.
Except Observe the Train :neverusethis:
Observe the Train is the best song of all time.
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Not a bad song on the album.
Except Observe the Train :neverusethis:
Observe the Train is the best song of all time.
It's one of the better ones on the album.
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Observe the Train is very good.
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The whole album is pretty damn good. Based on the direction I wasn't expecting it to be among my favorite albums of the year but it will be in my top 10 for sure.
It's different but still has typical Leprous sound and groove.
Seeing them live tomorrow and can't wait to hear the new songs live. Still hoping for some older material (Coal, Bilateral) as a bonus.
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Ok I think Pitfalls could be my favorite Leprous album.
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I saw them live yesterday and was blown away by how ridiculously good it was. The setlist was fantastic (no spoilers), but the performance was spot on as well. The most interaction with the audience I’ve ever seen them do. This was the 15th time I’ve seen Leprous live, but this was without a doubt the best one I’ve seen from them. The new songs worked very well in a live setting as well, especially when coupled with their older material. The encore in particular was spectacular.
I honestly never thought they would top the Barcelona performance, but I think might have done just that yesterday. Seriously considering travelling a lot to see a second date. I also bought a shirt. I rarely buy shirts at the live show. That’s how good it was. Wow.
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I saw them live yesterday and was blown away by how ridiculously good it was. The setlist was fantastic (no spoilers), but the performance was spot on as well. The most interaction with the audience I’ve ever seen them do. This was the 15th time I’ve seen Leprous live, but this was without a doubt the best one I’ve seen from them. The new songs worked very well in a live setting as well, especially when coupled with their older material. The encore in particular was spectacular.
I honestly never thought they would top the Barcelona performance, but I think might have done just that yesterday. Seriously considering travelling a lot to see a second date. I also bought a shirt. I rarely buy shirts at the live show. That’s how good it was. Wow.
Hopefully they'll announce a date in Russia. Malina show was great but I thought it could use more interaction with the crowd. This sounds fantastic.
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I'm not sure if they said a single word to the crowd at the NYC show last year. I thought they were a fantastic live band. I wouldn't rule out seeing them again if they toured the US. Actually would love to see them and Voyager do a coheadline tour. Maybe bring in Caligula's Horse as well.
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I saw them live yesterday and was blown away by how ridiculously good it was. The setlist was fantastic (no spoilers), but the performance was spot on as well. The most interaction with the audience I’ve ever seen them do. This was the 15th time I’ve seen Leprous live, but this was without a doubt the best one I’ve seen from them. The new songs worked very well in a live setting as well, especially when coupled with their older material. The encore in particular was spectacular.
I honestly never thought they would top the Barcelona performance, but I think might have done just that yesterday. Seriously considering travelling a lot to see a second date. I also bought a shirt. I rarely buy shirts at the live show. That’s how good it was. Wow.
I saw them saturday in Nijmegen and completely agree with everything you're saying. The new songs worked fantastic and I was quite surprised how well they were received since the album has only been out for a week.
Most of the keyboards are handled by Simon, Robin and Tor (even the celloplayer was playing keys in some of the songs) so Einar is almost entirely focussing on the vocals.
I might go to the Antwerpen show this thursday to see them a second time this week.
Almost forget to mention the flawless performance by The Ocean which was worth the entrance fee on its own. 2 Pelagial songs and 3 songs of the last album. Fantastic band :metal
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leprous songs be like...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxhk5Fi7G_s&t=21s
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I saw them live yesterday and was blown away by how ridiculously good it was. The setlist was fantastic (no spoilers), but the performance was spot on as well. The most interaction with the audience I’ve ever seen them do. This was the 15th time I’ve seen Leprous live, but this was without a doubt the best one I’ve seen from them. The new songs worked very well in a live setting as well, especially when coupled with their older material. The encore in particular was spectacular.
I honestly never thought they would top the Barcelona performance, but I think might have done just that yesterday. Seriously considering travelling a lot to see a second date. I also bought a shirt. I rarely buy shirts at the live show. That’s how good it was. Wow.
I might go to the Antwerpen show this thursday to see them a second time this week.
Almost forget to mention the flawless performance by The Ocean which was worth the entrance fee on its own. 2 Pelagial songs and 3 songs of the last album. Fantastic band :metal
They played 3 Pelagial songs! :lol but two of them were played right after one another so you don't notice it (Bathyalpelagic I and II)
Agree with all Elite said, the very last song (also will not be spoiling) was not even one of my personal favourites, but together with the visuals that was one of the most intense Leprous experiences I've had in I believe over 5 live shows now. They really are interacting more, moving past the Congregation cool-boys phase I guess. Einar even said something like "I will try talking in-between songs now" :lol
I saw them saturday in Nijmegen and completely agree with everything you're saying. The new songs worked fantastic and I was quite surprised how well they were received since the album has only been out for a week.
Most of the keyboards are handled by Simon, Robin and Tor (even the celloplayer was playing keys in some of the songs) so Einar is almost entirely focussing on the vocals.
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^ quotefailure
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yes
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Einar even said something like "I will try talking in-between songs now" :lol
Can he not? That's always beyond cringey.
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Einar even said something like "I will try talking in-between songs now" :lol
Can he not? That's always beyond cringey.
In general or specifically from Einar? Maybe if he does it more, he'll get better at it and it will be less cringy. I always find it's best for bands to engage with the audience even if only a little with the basic "hey (insert city)! We are (insert band name) and this is (insert song title)" just something to make it feel live.
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"Hello, we're filming this for a DVD so I will have to take this in English!" - Einar
Also Einar: says about two sentences on the whole DVD
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Most of what he says on that live album is “alRIIIIIIIIGHT” and “come OOOOOOON” :lol
WELCOME IHSAAAAAAHN
Wait is that really the full sentence you typed? I always thought the first part of the sentence was Norwegian since I could never understand what he said there.. “*norwegian gibberish* so we have to take this!... in English”
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Most of what he says on that live album is “alRIIIIIIIIGHT” and “come OOOOOOON” :lol
WELCOME IHSAAAAAAHN
Wait is that really the full sentence you typed? I always thought the first part of the sentence was Norwegian since I could never understand what he said there.. “*norwegian gibberish* so we have to take this!... in English”
Yes, I always thought it was in Norwegian as well :lol
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It probably is, I also only remember the word DVD and the last part. :lol
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What song are we talking about?
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Foe on Live at Rockfeller Music Hall, the last ~20 seconds.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4X08HElQuQt1gag19SVECb
I just kinda thought his accent was terrible here so I'm hearing words "alRIIIIGHT", "catalogue", "filming DVD" and "so I'll have to take this in English, alright?" :lol Now that I've listened to it like 10 more times, I'm fairly sure the first part is Norwegian though yeah.
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He said "there are many people here tonight from abroad, and this is a DVD" in Norwegian, yes, just listened to it (three times hahaha).
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I'm just listening to Pitfalls for the first time tonight. I'm so in love with "At the Bottom" that I've been listening to it on repeat for the past hour. It's my new favorite Leprous song for sure. I'll save the final three songs tomorrow. \m/
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At the Bottom is fantastic indeed!
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Honestly if it wasn't for Arch/Matheos, this would've been my album of the year. The more I spin it, the more I like it. I'm not sure if it's on the level of Bilateral or The Congregation, but it's definitely my third favourite album from them. I even began to like Observe the Train.
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I liked Observe The Train from first listen, the only songs that didn't convince me at first were By My Throne and Foreigner.
By My Throne is a song I love now, while Foreigner is still the weakest for me, but in the context of the album it is acceptable. Einar said in an interview that he needed a glue between Distant Bells and The Sky Is Red which are big emotional songs, something like that
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Definitely one of my favorites this year, Einar really reaches some new heights in a few tracks.
My overplaying of the album led me to re-listen to Bilateral recently as well and it is still just as phenomenal as it was during my first listen-through. Hope they return stylistically to that sound at some point, despite loving what they're currently doing nonetheless.
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I've just really began listening to the album since two weeks, and it just keeps on giving. It's incredibly well-produced (possibly their best sounding record and simultaneously most interesting sonically), and the songs are all just really well-written. Only Foreigner might be a little undercooked.
I've been into everything from Bilateral to The Congregation, and while I thought Malina was interesting, it just didn't really grab me. Pitfalls seems like pure songcraft has been promoted to a top priority. It's not all that metal anymore per se, but it for damn sure has plenty of intensity. But then the closing track features one of the heaviest and coolest polyrhythms they've come up with in a while, alongside a particularly claustrophobic feel throughout.
And I just realized that this is the first Leprous album I truly remain interested in whilst listening from front to back. Stellar work this time around, and it could very well end up to be my no. 1 Leprous album. I definitely feel a more emotional connection to this album in comparison to some of my other favorites (Devin Townsend and Tool's new records).
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LEPROUS – Announce vinyl re-releases with pre-order starting today!
Norwegian Rock outfit LEPROUS are pleased to announce the much overdue vinyl re-issues of their early albums “Coal” (2013) and “The Congregation” (2015), coming out on July 3rd, 2020 via InsideOutMusic.
Both albums were mixed by Jens Bogren as well mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Devin Townsend, Katatonia), and saw LEPROUS perfecting their trademark sound and grow to the extraordinary entity of these days.
Both re-issues are now again available as Gatefold 2LP on 180g. vinyl + CD including bonus track/s in the following standard black and limited coloured editions:
LEPROUS – “Coal” 2LP + CD:
Black vinyl – Unlimited
Lilac vinyl – 200x copies (Via CM Distro Europe)
Mint vinyl – 400x copies (Via CM Distro Europe and USA Webshop)
Transparent Magenta – 200x copies (Via band & O-Merch Webshop)
LEPROUS – “The Congregation” 2LP + CD:
Black vinyl – Unlimited
Dark Green vinyl – 200x copies (Via CM Distro Europe)
White vinyl – 400x copies (Via CM Distro Europe and USA Webshop)
Transparent Sun Yellow – 200x copies (Via band & O-Merch Webshop)
The pre-order for these re-releases is starting as of today from the IOM shop here:
https://www.insideoutshop.de/Artist/Leprous/20978?Page=1&PageSize=25&Sort=13
Most recently, LEPROUS have launched an entertaining video feature shot during their latest European tour, where they react to YouTube comments by fans. Check it out here:
https://youtu.be/sBLIJgNIEn8
Also, in promotion of their latest album release ”Pitfalls“ from 2019, LEPROUS bass-player Simen Børven has recorded a playthrough clip for the track “I Lose Hope”, which can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lUVKD0brmQ
A playthrough video by drummer Baard Kolstad for the most epic track on the album, “The Sky Is Red” can also be seen here:
https://youtu.be/nj6fM2KpyOA
Check out the singles launched off “Pitfalls” by LEPROUS here:
“Below” (video): https://youtu.be/4nPwBSaJmgI
“Alleviate” (video): https://youtu.be/12eFq16CXSU
“Distant Bells”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8HUeCKNxVw
“The Sky Is Red” today here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8vw086Ta7Y
And check out a series of LEPROUS video trailers for the “Pitfalls” album here:
Discussing "Pitfalls": https://youtu.be/GgdhiZdT-g0
"Pitfalls" Artwork: https://youtu.be/7UvSowPwtsw
Looking Back on 10 Years of Studio Albums: https://youtu.be/0dZgn1UQIiA
Album Track-By-Track: https://youtu.be/XOR3xXOmk8Y
“Pitfalls”, the sixth full album release by LEPROUS, was once again recorded with David Castillo at Ghostward Studios (Opeth, Katatonia), but this time mixed by Adam Noble (Placebo, Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves, Deaf Havana). Upon release, “Pitfalls” entered various international sales charts as follows: Germany: # 36, Finland: # 17, Switzerland: # 46, France: # 120, Spain: # 62, Belgium (Wallonia): # 82, Austria: # 61, UK (Rock Album Chart): # 13, USA Top Current Albums Chart: # 129, USA Heatseekers Chart: # 17, USA Top Current Rock Albums Chart: # 48 and USA Top current Hard Music Albums Chart: # 18.
“Pitfalls” is still available as limited Mediabook CD with two bonus tracks (“Golden Prayers” and the Massive Attack cover “Angel”), as Standard Jewelcase CD and as Gatefold 2LP on 180gr. vinyl with the album on CD as bonus (in Europe!) and an Etching on the D-Side. Next to the unlimited black vinyl version, “Pitfalls” is also available in various limited coloured editions.
“Pitfalls” can be ordered here: https://LeprousBand.lnk.to/Pitfalls
Or visit the IOM webshop for LEPROUS releases here: https://www.insideoutshop.de/Artist/Leprous/20978?Page=1&PageSize=25&Sort=13
LEPROUS line-up:
Einar Solberg - vocals/synth
Tor Oddmund Suhrke - guitar
Robin Ognedal - guitar
Simen Børven - bass
Baard Kolstad - drums
LEPROUS online:
www.leprous.net
www.leprous.net/mobile
www.facebook.com/leprousband
www.youtube.com/leprouschannel
INSIDEOUT MUSIC online:
www.insideoutmusic.com
www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV
www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
www.twitter.com/InsideOutUSA
www.insideoutmusicshop.com
INSIDEOUTMUSIC Spotify Playlist:
http://spotify.com/progrockessentials
http://spotify.com/progmetalessentials
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Are the original vinyls out of print?
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How on earth have I missed this band!? I stumbled upon a live clip of Contanimate Me with Ihsahn and the wall of sound that hit me just floored me. That was quite the trip and Baard is an animal on drums. Will definitely check out them more.
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I don't know how you missed them, but if you want that sort of sound, you're 5 years too late :)
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All Leprous rules though. Old, new, middle. :)
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I don't know how you missed them, but if you want that sort of sound, you're 5 years too late :)
Oh I knew about the band but never really listened to them.
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How on earth have I missed this band!? I stumbled upon a live clip of Contanimate Me with Ihsahn and the wall of sound that hit me just floored me. That was quite the trip and Baard is an animal on drums. Will definitely check out them more.
That's really funny because Coal was my first Leprous album, and I absolutely love everything on that one... except Contaminate Me!
Leprous rules. I was just listening to a bit of Pitfalls yesterday and it's still my second favorite Leprous record, right behind Coal. They have such a unique sound and style. Already excited to hear what they do next.
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Hot take: Contaminate Me sucks.
I still love Leprous though.
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Contaminate Me is... okay. Might be my least favorite song on Coal but I'm not really a fan of Foe either (probably an even hotter take :P)
Listen to Forced Entry. Now that's heavy Leprous at their best.
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Then I guess I will enjoy the rest of their disco even more. :lol
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Their discography is really varied. I'll be curious what you think of the rest. :)
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Hot take: Contaminate Me sucks.
Other take: Contaminate Me is one of their best songs. Certainly the best on Coal.
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Hot take: Contaminate Me sucks.
Other take: Contaminate Me is one of their best songs. Certainly the best on Coal.
I'm with the Other Take
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Other other take: every song on Coal is one of the best songs on Coal :)
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Some creative drumming by Baard on Coma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kjr_jEQjKQ
The pattern he starts at 0:17 is interesting. Have to try that out.
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Some creative drumming by Baard on Coma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kjr_jEQjKQ
The pattern he starts at 0:17 is interesting. Have to try that out.
Baard is inhuman. His creative choices and complete rhythmic autonomy allow him to come up with some of the most unique sounding drum parts.
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Hot take: Contaminate Me sucks.
Other take: Contaminate Me is one of their best songs. Certainly the best on Coal.
DoctorPhilWhat.gif :biggrin:
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Yes.
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I know there's opinions on Contanimate Me, I think though that the live version (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78-vJwCVJvk) is a bit more alive and raw than the studio version. Might be why I enjoyed it alot. I love the part at 2:40 when the other drummer plays the snare figure along with Baard. The 3:05 is so brutal with Baards 16th notes on the doublepedal and the other drummer fills along and Ihsahns screams. :metal
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I’ve never given the studio version much attention but I love that live rendition.
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Norwegian Rock outfit LEPROUS continue to promote their newest and much acclaimed album “Pitfalls”, released last October worldwide via InsideOutMusic.
LEPROUS are now launching a special live video for the epic final song on the album, “The Sky Is Red”.
The clip created by João Filipe and Creative Productions was recorded on March 1st, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal, coincidentally the last show of the latest European tour by LEPROUS, but also the very last regular live-show before the current general halt of live-activities.
Check out the clip here: https://youtu.be/_nN61nW1Ly0
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Seeing The Sky is Red being played live was amazing. The first time I had no idea what to expect and the light-show overwhelmed me. The second time, I knew what was coming, but it was still awesome. The video doesn't replicate what it's like when you're there in the audience, so I suggest you go see them live whenever that's possible again :)
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New single. It's one of those typical Leprous songs in recent times that starts minimalistic and gets louder, but not metal. Sounds decent.
Castaway Angels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85drl9-lqRU
EDIT: It's apparently recorded in one take.
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This is one of the best songs I've heard this year.
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Is this going to be on an album? Or is it a stand alone single?
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Here's more info about the new song: https://lotsofmuzik.com/leprous-release-new-single-castaway-angels/
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I wish they had made this song before I saw them live at our local small venue.
Fantastic job at that atmosphere. I enjoy atmosphere and that hit that sweet spot. The vocals were angelic, and really had that desperation of being a castaway.
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Is this going to be on an album? Or is it a stand alone single?
I think only a song.. but not sure
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Yeah I think it's the same deal as we had with Golden Prayers.
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These guys were great back in the day. Last
couple decade of albums do nothing for me.
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What a song. Damn. Leprous rules.
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What a song. Damn. Leprous rules.
:metal
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Love Einars voice but sometimes its just too much up front. I get a bit tired from it by the time I am finishing listening to one of the last 2 albums. Not sure if that makes sense. Still Leprous :metal
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These guys were great back in the day. Last couple decade of albums do nothing for me.
Bilateral is Leprous’s Crack the Skye by Mastodon. The entire album deserves to be played live at some point in the future.
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I'd be shocked if they ever go back to making that kind of music again. They've clearly moved on.
For me the vocals are the barrier. I'm not a fan of vocalists who lean heavily on falsetto - it's just a style preference thing. When I hear falsetto it's like fingernails on a chalk board.
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While I also am not a fan of the direction the band has been taking, I did enjoy that song. But it seems to be exactly the same style they are trending towards. I wish they'd find more variety to their sound like Bilateral has, even if they don't go back to being metal, at least vary the style up enough.
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While I also am not a fan of the direction the band has been taking, I did enjoy that song. But it seems to be exactly the same style they are trending towards. I wish they'd find more variety to their sound like Bilateral has, even if they don't go back to being metal, at least vary the style up enough.
Exactly. I would love to hear some Bilateral style songs even though that new song was really cool tune.
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I listened to the new song about 4-5 times and I absolutely love it. That is one amazing song. And I think it goes without saying that Einar's vocals are out of this world. I understand that his omnipresent, extremely dramatic style is not everybody's thing, but it has always been Leprous' trademark singing style, so I don't quite get the complaint(s) here. I hope, this will be on the next album.
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That new single is great. Knowing they played it one take and watching the video is excellent.
AMAZING vocal.
EDIT : I had Bilateral back in the day but it didn't stick and i never went back, tho I love Einar on Ihsahns stuff. Listening to Pitfalls now.
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That new single is great. Knowing they played it one take and watching the video is excellent.
AMAZING vocal.
EDIT : I had Bilateral back in the day but it didn't stick and i never went back, tho I love Einar on Ihsahns stuff. Listening to Pitfalls now.
I haven't heard Pitfalls yet. The only music by Leprous I know up to now is Congregation and Malina (and the new single). I decided to get into this band very consciously and to only continue with another album once I have the feeling that I really know the album I checked out before.
I ordered the limited vinyl of Coal together with Congre from InsideOut completely unheard when I got into the band a few months back. I'm very excited to hear it. It has the disadvantage of not having Baard Kolstad on it though, but maybe his predecessor was good as well. I think, Baard's drumming is fantastic, and essential to this band.
Pitfalls is not yet in my collection, but I don't think I can resist investing in one of the vinyl versions for much longer. I heard it's not very metal-y, but has a pretty big production.
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I ordered the limited vinyl of Coal together with Congre from InsideOut completely unheard when I got into the band a few months back. I'm very excited to hear it. It has the disadvantage of not having Baard Kolstad on it though, but maybe his predecessor was good as well. I think, Baard's drumming is fantastic, and essential to this band.
The previous drummer spammed floor toms less, at least. :lol
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Okay, I listened to COAL for the first time, and wow, this album takes a very weird/brutal turn towards the end :lol I like it very much, it's hard to completely judge it after one listen though. I think I'll give this album a second spin right now.
By the way, since I'm relatively new to this thread: Is the name of the thread a nod to Pain Of Salvation?
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On January 16th leprous will perform “The congregation” in its entirety! Get your tickets here: https://watch.munin.live/products/leprous-the-congregation-live
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After just having completed an adventurous online-songwriting real-time project, Norwegian Rock outfit LEPROUS are now launching a behind-the-scenes video for their newest single “Castaway Angels”, which was released in December worldwide via InsideOutMusic.
Check out the interesting clip here:
https://youtu.be/ZLk9ksi29AU
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Also, they're streaming live performances of both Malina and Pitfalls this weekend :metal
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I will never get tired of watching Baard play The Sky Is Red...what a masterpiece of drumming and creativity
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Just wanted to say that the Leprous streams for Malina and Pitfalls were incredible. Einar was phenomenal - certainly the best I've heard him on one of these streams including the one for The Congregation which was prerecorded. The streams have been extended to 02-27 and I can't recommend them enough.
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From Leprous FB page
Nobody knows how the situation will be in December, but what we do know is that Leprous have a 20 years anniversary and we really hope that we'll get to celebrate that with you guys on the road! Tickets available from Friday March 5th!
03/12 - 🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Doornroosje
04/12 - 🇬🇧 London, Electric Ballroom
05/12 - 🇫🇷 Paris, Elysee Montmartre
06/12 - 🇩🇪 Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
07/12 - 🇦🇹 Vienna, Arena
08/12 - 🇱🇺 Esch, Rockhal
09/12 - 🇫🇷 Lyon, Ninkasi Kao
10/12 - 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Apolo 1
11/12 - 🇪🇸 Madrid, LAB
13/12 - 🇮🇹 Milan, Live Club
14/12 - 🇨🇭 Aarau, KiFF
15/12 - 🇩🇪 Munich, Technikum
16/12 - 🇩🇪 Berlin, Columbia Theater
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Damn. I have a vacation planned in December but it's closer to Christmas, otherwise I would've totally considered hitting Aarau and Munich dates.
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Will see the guys in Vienna :metal
I have never seen them live and I'm very excited to hear to great aaAAAaaAAAAAaaaa's
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I hope they stream one of the shows so we can all celebrate with them. :)
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Bilateral in it's entirety on April 10th, and Coal in it's entirety on April 11th.
I'll be there for the Bilateral day, because I will finally get to hear them play Thorn live.
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I’m going to watch both those shows :)
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LEPROUS – Announce new studio album 'Aphelion'!
Creative Norwegian Rock outfit LEPROUS are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album 'Aphelion,' coming August 27th, 2021 worldwide via InsideOutMusic.
Following up on 2019’s highly acclaimed 'Pitfalls' album, LEPROUS recorded 'Aphelion' throughout the last year at three different studios: Ghost Ward Studios in Sweden, Ocean Sound Recordings in Norway and Cederberg Studios in Norway. The album was once again mixed by Adam Noble (Placebo, Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves, etc.), mastered by Robin Schmidt (The 1975, Placebo, The Gaslight Anthem, etc.) and its front cover artwork - designed by Elena Sigida, based on photography by Øystein Aspelund - can be seen above.
LEPROUS vocalist/keyboardist Einar Solberg checked in about 'Aphelion' as follows:
"We had no plans to start with a new album, then came Covid. 'Aphelion"'is a very different album. It's intuitive and spontaneous. We've experimented with many completely different ways of writing music and explored new ways to work. There has been no room for overthinking, exaggerated perfectionism or carefully planned songs. I believe this is one of the strengths of this album. It feels alive, it feels free and it does not come across as too calculated.
The album was recorded in three different studios, and a few of the songs were actually recorded in all three studios, Ghost Ward Studios, Ocean Sound Recordings and Cederberg Studios.
The aphelion is the point in the orbit of an object where it is farthest from the sun, and it has a symbolic value which I will leave to your own interpretation."
Look out for the album pre-order to start on June 25th, 2021, enhanced by the release of a new single!
In the meantime, feel free to re-visit the band’s latest single “Castaway Angels” here:
https://leprousband.lnk.to/CastawayAngels-SinglePR
Check out its video clip directed by Tobias Hole Aasgaarden / South Coast Creative here:
https://youtu.be/85drl9-lqRU
And watch an interesting behind-the-scenes video for the recordings of “Castaway Angels” here:
https://youtu.be/ZLk9ksi29AU
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Fuck
Yes
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Very excited for this. It comes out the same day as Neal Morse's new album. I wonder what more albums will come out in late August? Last year, the new Tangent, Morse, Pain Of Salvation and Gungfly all came out on the last two Fridays of August (if I recall correctly).
I'm more excited for this release though. I look forward to hearing new Morse music, but his albums are mostly what you'd expect and you can always count on him. Leprous tend to move into different directions with each album.
Castaway Angels was one of the best songs I heard last year. Completely blew me away. I would LOVE if that song is on their new album. But I doubt it, that would be a very unusual move for InsideOut.
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This is gonna be the best thing this year. You heard it here first.
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I am quite pumped for this disc. Pitfalls was unbelievable and touched me deeply. I love the direction Leprous have been heading.
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I’ve been digging them since Coal. Went back and Bilateral’s cool as well. I thought the Congregation was the best so far, Malina is still slowly growing on me. But Pitfalls was a total hit with me. Less metal but still musically ‘heavy’. And ‘The Sky is Red’ still provides that prog metal punch.
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So what's everyone's opinion on Pitfalls?
The good news of a new Leprous album coming soon made me wanna go back to that album. I have discovered Leprous only a year ago (although I always knew of their existence since I'm a Haken fan). And I absolutely love their dent-infused staccato riff prog metal. But Pitfalls is so brilliantly arranged and has such great hook lines that I can live without the Congregation-style on that album ;)
My favorites are The Sky Is Red (duh) and Distant Bells. The former shows Baard at its best. He also finally found his optimal drum sound (imo). That snare drum sound? Hell yeah! Whenever that Stratocaster "solo" kicks in at 5:06 I lose it. Amazing part. I put the word solo in quotation marks, because it's not a real solo like the ones you'd expect from a prog metal band. I love that this band functions as a unit, with every instrument being equally important. Yeah, maybe the vocals are above that, but still. Very few to no solos, I think that's awesome (also liked that on Vector & Virus by Haken). And that song's (and album's) finale is just DEMONIC.
Distant Bells builds up for a long time, seems to die down around 5:30, but then just explodes into that huge chorus, with Solberg singing like his life depended on it. I wish I could sing/scream along ;)
Pitfalls has gotten some criticism for abandoning the band's sound, but I don't feel that way. I think it's an amazing album!
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Upon release I felt Malina was a slightly awkward transition to non-metal stuff. Pitfalls went for it and totally succeeded I think. And looking back, I now appreciate Malina for just that transitional sound. That said, The Sky is Red is still pretty prog-metal and a good one at that.
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Some days I listen to Forced Entry or Dare You and remember when the band sounded like they were having fun.
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So what's everyone's opinion on Pitfalls?
The good news of a new Leprous album coming soon made me wanna go back to that album. I have discovered Leprous only a year ago (although I always knew of their existence since I'm a Haken fan). And I absolutely love their dent-infused staccato riff prog metal. But Pitfalls is so brilliantly arranged and has such great hook lines that I can live without the Congregation-style on that album ;)
My favorites are The Sky Is Red (duh) and Distant Bells. The former shows Baard at its best. He also finally found his optimal drum sound (imo). That snare drum sound? Hell yeah! Whenever that Stratocaster "solo" kicks in at 5:06 I lose it. Amazing part. I put the word solo in quotation marks, because it's not a real solo like the ones you'd expect from a prog metal band. I love that this band functions as a unit, with every instrument being equally important. Yeah, maybe the vocals are above that, but still. Very few to no solos, I think that's awesome (also liked that on Vector & Virus by Haken). And that song's (and album's) finale is just DEMONIC.
Distant Bells builds up for a long time, seems to die down around 5:30, but then just explodes into that huge chorus, with Solberg singing like his life depended on it. I wish I could sing/scream along ;)
Pitfalls has gotten some criticism for abandoning the band's sound, but I don't feel that way. I think it's an amazing album!
The Sky Is Red is pretty close to musical perfection to me. The way everything weaves together and how Baard absolutely destroys it on drums puts me in a trance, which not a lot of prog metal has done in many years.
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Some days I listen to Forced Entry or Dare You and remember when the band sounded like they were having fun.
I don't know their first two albums yet (have heard bits of Bilateral). But a band having fun is not a thing I implicitly need when hearing an album (I hope that doesn't sound like I'm an asshole lol). I like when I hear that a band seemed to have had a blast when recording the respective album. But I absolutely love a big number of albums that were made under very difficult circumstances or inspired by dramatic events in the artist's lives (Steely Dan - Gaucho, The Wall, Spirit Of Eden, Eagles - The Long Run, Pain Of Salvation - In The Passing Light). It might be a long shot to say that the best music in history has been inspired by heartbreak, sorrow and all kinds of difficult situations. But a lot of music has ;) I think, Pitfalls falls under that category, so I don't really need to hear the "fun" in the music on an album like that.
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New single "Running Low" will be out tomorrow. I don't know why I am so excited for this because I won't even listen to it, but... this is my first Leprous release since I really got to know them. So, my first Leprous release since I am a fan :metal
Pre-save the new single "Running Low"
https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/.../leprous-runninglow.../
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Also, I wonder why Dream Theater don't manage to get good pictures like this one (or the Tool pictures from 2 years ago for example). Their recent pictures have all been awkward, from a weird angle, with strange clothing choices (ok yeah, that's up to taste, but does anyone remember James' brown leather pants?) or with weird postures. This photo here has good lightning and just looks awesome, in my opinion.
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New single "Running Low" will be out tomorrow. I don't know why I am so excited for this because I won't even listen to it, but... this is my first Leprous release since I really got to know them. So, my first Leprous release since I am a fan :metal
Very curious to hear what it sounds like
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New single "Running Low" will be out tomorrow. I don't know why I am so excited for this because I won't even listen to it, but... this is my first Leprous release since I really got to know them. So, my first Leprous release since I am a fan :metal
Pre-save the new single "Running Low"
https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/.../leprous-runninglow.../
📷 by Troll Toftenes
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Also, I wonder why Dream Theater don't manage to get good pictures like this one (or the Tool pictures from 2 years ago for example). Their recent pictures have all been awkward, from a weird angle, with strange clothing choices (ok yeah, that's up to taste, but does anyone remember James' brown leather pants?) or with weird postures. This photo here has good lightning and just looks awesome, in my opinion.
Depends on the photographer they end up getting. And also, label representation plays into the style of photo as well.
Leprous are more of a classy style. They showcase this by wearing more formal wear. Even in their live shows. So this picture fits their style.
Dream Theater is not a classy style. They're more casual.
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New single "Running Low" will be out tomorrow.
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First impressions on the new single?
I'm sure it will grow on me but that was the first song of theirs in a long time, that had a part that I didn't really like. The 'miracle, miracle, miracle' chorus doesn't really do it for me. It reminded me a bit of the first time I ever heard the band (with The Price). I was turned off by all the 'ah-ahh-ahhhhhhhh-ahhhhhhh-ahh's, which is hilarious now I think back to it :lol
I liked the rest of the song though to be fair. Also, the bits at around 1:21 & 4:23 are straight out of a Led Zeppelin song (but I can't think for the life of me which one).
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I just saw on Apple Music, that their (not anymore) standalone single Castaway Angels will also be on the album, which makes me VERY happy. Castaway Angels is one of the most beautiful songs I have heard last year and it would have been a pity if it disappeared somewhere between Pitfalls and Aphelion, not appearing on any physical format.
Also, the album will be 56 minutes long apparently, and have 10 songs.
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What an outstanding track.
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the tracklist (according to https://www.omerch.eu/shop/leprous/products/leprous-aphelion-star-exclusive-star-gatefold-creamy-white-2lp-plus-cd)
01. Running Low
02. Out Of Here
03. Silhouette
04. All The Moments
05. Have You Ever?
06. The Silent Revelation
07. The Shadow Side
08. On Hold
09. Castaway Angels
10. Nighttime Disguise
11. A Prophecy To Trust
12. Acquired Taste (Live 2021)
The Apple Music page appears to end at Nighttime Disguise, so I guess A Prophecy To Trust is a bonus track (& the live track, obviously :P)
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Not sure how I feel, didn't grab me, but I don't dislike it. Video clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKmaG5f9Zsg
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I think the new track is great.
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Wow, this band is amazing. The new track is incredible. Well done!
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First impressions on the new single?
I'm sure it will grow on me but that was the first song of theirs in a long time, that had a part that I didn't really like. The 'miracle, miracle, miracle' chorus doesn't really do it for me. It reminded me a bit of the first time I ever heard the band (with The Price). I was turned off by all the 'ah-ahh-ahhhhhhhh-ahhhhhhh-ahh's, which is hilarious now I think back to it :lol
I liked the rest of the song though to be fair. Also, the bits at around 1:21 & 4:23 are straight out of a Led Zeppelin song (but I can't think for the life of me which one).
I didn't like it, which is surprising for me, as I really liked The Congregation, Malina and Pitfalls. The "miracle, miracle, miracle" reminded me of "I wanna let it out, let it out, let it out" from At the Bottom.
I still think the album will be good, but I didn't expect to be that sour on the first single.
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Love the new tune.
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Man, those vocal melodies are stellar.
I love how they're calm, then build in rhythm with to the climax of the chorus, where he sings "Miracle, Miracle, Miracle...Ahhhahhhahahh!"
And also, that is an awesome cello solo.
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First impressions on the new single?
I'm sure it will grow on me but that was the first song of theirs in a long time, that had a part that I didn't really like. The 'miracle, miracle, miracle' chorus doesn't really do it for me. It reminded me a bit of the first time I ever heard the band (with The Price). I was turned off by all the 'ah-ahh-ahhhhhhhh-ahhhhhhh-ahh's, which is hilarious now I think back to it :lol
I liked the rest of the song though to be fair. Also, the bits at around 1:21 & 4:23 are straight out of a Led Zeppelin song (but I can't think for the life of me which one).
I didn't like it, which is surprising for me, as I really liked The Congregation, Malina and Pitfalls. The "miracle, miracle, miracle" reminded me of "I wanna let it out, let it out, let it out" from At the Bottom.
I still think the album will be good, but I didn't expect to be that sour on the first single.
I wouldn't say that I didn't like it on the whole, but there were parts I wasn't overly enthusiastic about. I think one area this band always excels is with it's strong, powerful choruses. This unfortunately falls short for me, after a few listens. I have no doubt it will grow on me and I LOVE the direction they've gone on the last few albums.
Like you Ev, I was just surprised that I didn't like it more than I did.
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I thought the new track was very good!
Very excited to hear the new album. I have been listening to Leprous a lot recently!
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By the way, I found the track lengths:
Running Low - 6:30
Out of Here - 4:16
Silhouette - 3:45
All the Moments - 6:52
Have You Ever? - 4:42
The Silent Revelation - 5:45
The Shadow Side - 4:29
On Hold - 7:48
Castaway Angels - 4:53
Nighttime Disguise - 7:04
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By the way, I found the track lengths:
Running Low - 6:30
Out of Here - 4:16
Silhouette - 3:45
All the Moments - 6:52
Have You Ever? - 4:42
The Silent Revelation - 5:45
The Shadow Side - 4:29
On Hold - 7:48
Castaway Angels - 4:53
Nighttime Disguise - 7:04
Awesome! Where did you find them?
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By the way, I found the track lengths:
Running Low - 6:30
Out of Here - 4:16
Silhouette - 3:45
All the Moments - 6:52
Have You Ever? - 4:42
The Silent Revelation - 5:45
The Shadow Side - 4:29
On Hold - 7:48
Castaway Angels - 4:53
Nighttime Disguise - 7:04
Awesome! Where did you find them?
Not an official source, but I don't know if anyone would make these lengths up ;)
https://www.reddit.com/r/Leprous/comments/o6zitx/aphelion_tracklist_and_runtime/
Usually, Burning Shed is pretty reliable when it comes to track lengths, but strangely the album isn't available there yet (although BS is listed on the linktree for pre-orders).
Maybe it's because InsideOut have had some problems lately because a few of their employees got sick (I guess of Covid) and they had to shut down the whole label for some time. I hope everyone is fine there and they can restart again without problems. IO can usually be counted on, as they always sell top notch products (the vinyl on that label is ALWAYS perfect, I never bought anything IO related that wasn't of good pressing quality) and have very good customer service. But it is a fairly small label, I hope this doesn't have any consequences for them.
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After a few listens, I can say I like "Running Low" a lot. Everything is so well-crafted. Beautiful sound, melodies and overall atmosphere.
It'll be interesting to see how it fits with the rest of the album, though. Hoping there's a bit of variety in tempo and such.
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Holy sh*t!
Aphelion is a masterpiece!
I think I have my AOTY :hefdaddy
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Holy sh*t!
Aphelion is a masterpiece!
I think I have my AOTY :hefdaddy
Easy now...Iron Maiden's new album hasn't even come out yet.
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Holy sh*t!
Aphelion is a masterpiece!
I think I have my AOTY :hefdaddy
Easy now...Iron Maiden's new album hasn't even come out yet.
If the new single is of any indication, meh!
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Holy sh*t!
Aphelion is a masterpiece!
I think I have my AOTY :hefdaddy
That wouldn’t surprise me at all since they haven’t released a single album deserving less than a 9/10.
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Holy sh*t!
Aphelion is a masterpiece!
I think I have my AOTY :hefdaddy
Yes, I’m insanely looking forward to this one.
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Check out “The Silent Revelation” in a video clip directed by Tobias Hole Aasgaarden / South Coast Creative here: https://youtu.be/S7bOg3oercg
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Seriously diggin' "The Silent Revelation"! :metal
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So I never listened to this band until today when Silent Revelation played on the radio. Really liked that song. Then I went and listened to Running Low and The Price and also like those songs.
I'll be checking out their music and hopefully it's something I enjoy.
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So I never listened to this band until today when Silent Revelation played on the radio. Really liked that song. Then I went and listened to Running Low and The Price and also like those songs.
I'll be checking out their music and hopefully it's something I enjoy.
I highly recommend you do so :) I've checked out Leprous 1,5 years ago for the first time and there are few bands that I've spent more time listening to since then than this one. Absolutely in awe of this band.
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Norwegian Rock outfit LEPROUS are releasing their 7th studio album “Aphelion” next week, on August 27th, 2021 worldwide via InsideOutMusic.
And in order to further promote “Aphelion”, LEPROUS have announced a special entire album preview concert livestream, which will take place on Wednesday 25th of August at Notodden Theater in Norway. LEPROUS will actually be performing two full “Aphelion” shows, suitable for different time zones: The 1st live stream starts at 7 PM CEST (EU Time Zone) and the 2nd live stream starts at 7 PM EDT (US Time Zone).
For further info details and ticket options, please check here: https://munin.live/x-event/aphelion/
Ticket bundles (With merch or album) are available here: https://www.omerch.com/shop/leprous
Feel free to check out the singles/videos for “Aphelion” so far:
“Running Low”: https://youtu.be/QKmaG5f9Zsg
“Castaway Angels”: https://youtu.be/85drl9-lqRU
“The Silent Revelation”: https://youtu.be/S7bOg3oercg
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So I never listened to this band until today when Silent Revelation played on the radio. Really liked that song. Then I went and listened to Running Low and The Price and also like those songs.
I'll be checking out their music and hopefully it's something I enjoy.
I highly recommend you do so :) I've checked out Leprous 1,5 years ago for the first time and there are few bands that I've spent more time listening to since then than this one. Absolutely in awe of this band.
I started their discography in chronological order. Tall Poppy Syndrome is a solid album. Fate has some really powerful lines, instant favorite from the album.
Bilateral is not as strong as Tall Poppy, but it has some good tracks and really good instrumental moments.
Going to try and get through the other 4 albums before Friday :metal
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Bilateral is not as strong as Tall Poppy
heh
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Bilateral is not as strong as Tall Poppy
heh
Just my position after first listen of each album. That could change as I listen to them more, we will see :coolio
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Having just listened to Aphelion for the first time, I'll need to listen a bit more before saying too much, but Nighttime Disguise surprised me a lot. At first, it just sounded a lot like The Sky is Red, but that changed pretty quickly. I had a moment of "Wait, Einar can sing low too?!". And also an element of his vocals that hasn't seen the light of day since The Congregation shows up at the end, probably the best sounding that has ever sounded. Talking of harsh vocals of course. :biggrin:
Also the slide guitar part in All the Moments at the very beginning was unlike anything Leprous has done ever, and it was fantastic. The slide part in Running Low was also really cool, I hope they utilize that even more in the future.
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This album is so bloody good.
My favourites are Out of Here (such an amazing melody), and Nighttime Disguise (which I wasn't so keen on at first but the way it builds and the intensity at the end are just incredible).
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This is a really good album and I feel that it will only grow on me with further listens. Out of Here is just.. so beautiful. And the lyrics hit home for me too. Gorgeous melodies.
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Alright, so I'm all caught up with their music :metal
There are things I enjoyed from each album, there are other things I did not. Overall, I like them.
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Out of Here also stood out on my first listen, such a good song.
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Yup, that's an AOTY contender for sure. This band might well be my favourite band at this point.
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What an absolutely fantastic album. :metal
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Yup, that's an AOTY contender for sure. This band might well be my favourite band at this point.
:metal
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Glad you all are liking it!
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Yup, that's an AOTY contender for sure. This band might well be my favourite band at this point.
Definitely a Prog album of the year contender for me! Helloween might take AOTY for me.
Incredible album for sure! Nighttime Disguise, On Hold and Castaway Angels are faves so far!
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Finally having the patience and rest to give this a good listen instead of just having it ‘on’. Great stuff! Every track has something I like. In ‘All The Moments’ it’s the sparse piano and cello, in Silhouette it’s the damn groove.
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My youngest son was singing running low while in the shower, I am a proud parent.
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My youngest son was singing running low while in the shower, I am a proud parent.
Maybe check your water tank?
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As much as I love Leprous, and their whole discography, this album has yet to wow me yet. I like the three singles, but none of them hooked me like singles from the previous two albums did. I have no doubt this will grow on me but I can't help but feel a little underwhelmed. Maybe my expectations were too high?
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My youngest son was singing running low while in the shower, I am a proud parent.
Maybe check your water tank?
:rollin
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As much as I love Leprous, and their whole discography, this album has yet to wow me yet. I like the three singles, but none of them hooked me like singles from the previous two albums did. I have no doubt this will grow on me but I can't help but feel a little underwhelmed. Maybe my expectations were too high?
I'm in a similar spot right now
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Damn, On Hold is a great track!
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On my second listen, so it's still very early. I have to say, I was a bit underwhelmed after the first.
The singles stood out, which is not too surprising and makes me think it's partly a matter of becoming familiar with the material - I hadn't listened to the pre-release songs a lot, but enough to get to know them.
Still, I feel like the songs blend a little. Pitfalls had a certain mood throughout, but I felt the individual tracks stood more on their own.
What worries me is Einar - he's starting to be a bit much for my taste. He's incredibly talented, but his soft-falsetto verses and the big climax choruses with the ooohs and aaahhhs are becoming somewhat predictable and repetitive. Each taken on its own is quite impressive, but I'm having some trouble with a full album of those.
Anyway, there's some great stuff in here. I will certainly spend more time with it.
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What worries me is Einar - he's starting to be a bit much for my taste. He's incredibly talented, but his soft-falsetto verses and the big climax choruses with the ooohs and aaahhhs are becoming somewhat predictable and repetitive. Each taken on its own is quite impressive, but I'm having some trouble with a full album of those.
Anyway, there's some great stuff in here. I will certainly spend more time with it.
I think this is spot on from how I feel about Pitfalls and this album actually. Every song follow the same colors and sound. If you like that I guess it's gonna be a feast to listen to this but for me I get a bit fatigued, specially on the constant falsetto. But then there's songs like On Hold, Alleviate, Distans Bells where the sound shines. However when I hear Bilateral it's evident how full of surprises that era was compared to this.
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I do agree somewhat. In some ways, he's grown a lot as a vocalist. But I do feel he's overdoing it with the falsetto and the almost constant voice breaks.
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There's also his "Grover yells" as I like to call them that I think worked great with the band's old sound (end of Forced Entry, for example) but sound downright silly with the more stripped back, serious instrumentation. He sounds like fucking Homsar on the Running Low verses. :lol
(https://c.tenor.com/tI3MfFl4GG4AAAAC/homestar-homsar.gif)
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On my second listen, so it's still very early. I have to say, I was a bit underwhelmed after the first.
The singles stood out, which is not too surprising and makes me think it's partly a matter of becoming familiar with the material - I hadn't listened to the pre-release songs a lot, but enough to get to know them.
Still, I feel like the songs blend a little. Pitfalls had a certain mood throughout, but I felt the individual tracks stood more on their own.
What worries me is Einar - he's starting to be a bit much for my taste. He's incredibly talented, but his soft-falsetto verses and the big climax choruses with the ooohs and aaahhhs are becoming somewhat predictable and repetitive. Each taken on its own is quite impressive, but I'm having some trouble with a full album of those.
Anyway, there's some great stuff in here. I will certainly spend more time with it.
My thoughts exactly. I think Pitfalls is the better album vs Alphelion. Massively underwhelmed by Alphelion. Tesseract's Portals on the other hand :metal :metal
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After several listens I think sadly this won't be an album that I will play that much from start to finish. On Hold is still one of my favourite songs this year. I realized the biggest problem is Einar's constant falsetto as we talked about. But also that most songs kind of work the same with the slow vibe building up to the high vocals and explosion in the end. It's like Alleviate is the template for most songs.
Everytime my kiddo goes to sleep (2 years old) I need to sit with her for 30 minutes or so and I will usually listen to some album. Yesterday I took Bilateral, the best album from the Leprous catalogue for me. Ofc a band can change sound and kudos to Leprous for finding something very unique to them. Bilateral however never drains me with it's sound the same way that Aphelion does. Einar sings a lot more in the lower register (or without falsetto maybe) just makes the overall experience easier to digest. Bilateral is also such a varied album compared to the never ones.
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I'm sad to say that I feel this is the first album of theirs that has really underwhelmed me. I loved Pitfalls and the new direction it took, but am so far finding this album quite forgettable.
I find it really strange that I have more desire to listen to the new Between the Buried and Me over Aphelion.
I'm still holding out hope it will hit me at some point in the future, but currently it won't even crack my top 10 of the year.
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After a few listens, I constantly return to Out of Here, On Hold, Castaway Angels and (sometimes) Nighttime Disguise. I feel like other tracks aren't that strong.
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For me the weakest tracks are The Silent Revelation and On Hold
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given this a few spins so far and idk quite how i feel about it but i'll at least be picking it up. the guitars are way too djenty now (which was like, THE thing they were good at avoiding on their metal albums) but the compositions work a lot more for me than pitfalls. on hold is probably their best song since the congregation
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Has anyone here heard the physical-exclusive bonus track A Prophecy To Trust? I know it's only been a week but it's proving to be quite hard to find online at the moment.
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Which is why you should buy the physical version if you really want to hear it :)
It’s an alright track that would have fit well on the album, but it’s not their best thing ever. The live version of Acquired Taste on the other hand is absolutely fantastic. Of course I’ve heard this song played live countless times, but this might be one of the best versions.
And regarding On Hold, I see a lot of praise for this song, but it doesn’t grab me at all yet. I enjoy almost all other tracks more. It might need some more time.
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I just wanted to say that I already consider Aphelion a masterpiece. Yes, a masterpiece, and I am not exaggerating. I am seriously in awe of this album.
Every single song is a little piece of art on its own, but still the album works as a whole, probably because of the constant dark atmosphere and the prominent string arrangements throughout the whole album. I was able to listen to it before the release and am now listening to it for the first time on vinyl. As usual, it works differently on this medium and I'm still finding details I hadn't noticed before. It's been a while that someone released an album that I come back to this often over the course of six weeks or so. I just can't stop listening to every single song. From the dramatic opener with its catchy chorus and querulous cello solo, Out Of Here and Have You Ever? with subtle electronic influences and opulent choruses, the D&B influences and furious Silhouette, The Shadow Side featuring the only (!) solo of the album, a tasty guitar feature by Robin Ognedal, up to the demonic finale in Nighttime Disguise (which leaves no doubt in me that Solberg is able to open the gates of hell with his voice) - every day I have a different favorite track.
Without a single doubt my album of the year as I can't imagine anything shaking me up like this album in the coming months. And I seriously don't understand why it isn't being hyped up and hailed as what it is: a brilliant piece of music.
By the way, I think the band's secret weapon and my personal "secret star" of Aphelion is guitarist Robin Ognedal. He's a consequent Stratocaster player and his tasteful playing in higher frequencies is in perfect contrast with Tor's dark, djenty riffs (don't start telling me these riffs are no longer present on Leprous's new albums, because they are). It's the inclusion of this second guitarist that makes the arrangements of the last three albums so extraordinary.
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The Shadow Side featuring the only (!) solo of the album,
If you're not considering any solo cello passages, Leprous have had a grand total of 2 (guitar) solos on their albums since Bilateral (2011), so this is hardly surprising (responding to the exclamation mark, which signifies that you find it at least curious enough to mention).
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I def agree on the stratocaster playing a vital role in the band. Gives the otherwise modern sound some vintage flair.
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Has anyone here heard the physical-exclusive bonus track A Prophecy To Trust? I know it's only been a week but it's proving to be quite hard to find online at the moment.
Here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb-PfWGnIws
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Has anyone here heard the physical-exclusive bonus track A Prophecy To Trust? I know it's only been a week but it's proving to be quite hard to find online at the moment.
Here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb-PfWGnIws
Thank you :metal
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My copy finally arrived a few days ago and I can't stop listening. Leprous are one of the consistently incredible prog rock bands in recent years along with The Neal Morse Band, in my opinion. In short, I'm feelin' Aphelion!
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"All the Moments" might be the best Leprous song ever. What an amazing tune. And the way they bring the song down to almost nothing and almost total silence in the middle and then build it back up for the epic ending is just breathtaking.
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AOTY
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So far I've only listened twice, but so far it feels like easily their best album, probably tied with Pitfalls (Distant Bells is still one of my favourite songs ever to this day).
The very beginning of All the Moments is not a vibe I ever expected Leprous to dive into. Like the Leprous-y take on blues-inspired classic rock or something. :lol
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I thought Pitfalls was probably their best album yet, but Aphelion is just something else. I've been listening to it pretty much non-stop and it absolutely rules.
Both albums are great in my book. Pitfalls is in general more introspective and subdued, while Aphelion has just a little bit more energy and liveliness to it.
I was worried when they got softer with Malina - some great tracks there but ultimately I thought it lacked focus. On Pitfalls and Aphelion I feel Leprous have really opened up their sound in so many ways. And while the metal is toned down quite a bit, the grooves are so strong on a lot of these tracks. And the sound.. they should keep whoever's behind the soundboard. I just love that natural, punchy production.
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I like Aphelion is a great album. I'm still getting to know it and it's still growing on me; I like it more each time I hear it.
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I thought Pitfalls was probably their best album yet, but Aphelion is just something else. I've been listening to it pretty much non-stop and it absolutely rules.
Both albums are great in my book. Pitfalls is in general more introspective and subdued, while Aphelion has just a little bit more energy and liveliness to it.
I was worried when they got softer with Malina - some great tracks there but ultimately I thought it lacked focus. On Pitfalls and Aphelion I feel Leprous have really opened up their sound in so many ways. And while the metal is toned down quite a bit, the grooves are so strong on a lot of these tracks. And the sound.. they should keep whoever's behind the soundboard. I just love that natural, punchy production.
There's this strange "heaviness" to the sound, but without sounding like a metal band necessarily. The dynamics are great too; the difference between the quiet sections and heavy sections is enormous, and makes all he songs that much more powerful. That goes for both Pitfalls and Aphelion, but Aphelion just sounds slightly better from a production standpoint I think.
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AOTY
I am sorry Leprous, after listening to DT - AVFTTOTW album, you´ve been dethroned.
The new DT album just keeps getting better.
:metal
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I think it might be time for a thread title change, no? :biggrin:
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I think it might be time for a thread title change, no? :biggrin:
I guess Leprous puts out new albums too fast for the thread title to keep up. :)
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I think it might be time for a thread title change, no? :biggrin:
I guess Leprous puts out new albums too fast for the thread title to keep up. :)
Before it gets changed, I'd like to ask again where this title comes from. I know their 2019 album is called Pitfalls, but is the thread name some kind of nod to Pain Of Salvation?
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Yes, it is.
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Tonight I would have attended my very first Leprous show, but Vienna and all of Austria are in lockdown again :'(
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Just noticed they are playing locally next month with The Ocean Collective. Tentatively adding that to my concert list. I'd totally go see them again even if I haven't been their biggest fan the last few albums. Only reason it's not a lock is because I'll be road tripping to see Dream Theater the night before. I may not have it in me, but I want to go now that I know about it.
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Just noticed they are playing locally next month with The Ocean Collective. Tentatively adding that to my concert list. I'd totally go see them again even if I haven't been their biggest fan the last few albums. Only reason it's not a lock is because I'll be road tripping to see Dream Theater the night before. I may not have it in me, but I want to go now that I know about it.
You have to go!!! We went two years without concerts, don't miss anything you'll regret missing later :)
Plus, they go through their whole dscography on the setlist, so even if you're not the biggest Aphelion fan (which I can't understand btw ;)) you'll get plenty of other material :metal
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I'm thinking of going to. There's a local show on a Wednesday night I will try to make.
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You guys are all lucky :'( the guys had to cancel what would have been my first Leprous show last December in Vienna... it will now take place in August (hopefully ::))
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You guys are all lucky :'( the guys had to cancel what would have been my first Leprous show last December in Vienna... it will now take place in August (hopefully ::))
I'd like to see them and the closest they are playing to me is Vienna. I doubt I'll travel twice in a span of few months and Porcupine Tree are touring then as well. And I saw Leporus twice already but PT never and if I don't maybe I'll never will.
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Just noticed they are playing locally next month with The Ocean Collective. Tentatively adding that to my concert list. I'd totally go see them again even if I haven't been their biggest fan the last few albums. Only reason it's not a lock is because I'll be road tripping to see Dream Theater the night before. I may not have it in me, but I want to go now that I know about it.
You have to go!!! We went two years without concerts, don't miss anything you'll regret missing later :)
Plus, they go through their whole dscography on the setlist, so even if you're not the biggest Aphelion fan (which I can't understand btw ;)) you'll get plenty of other material :metal
I've gone to quite a few concerts since last June, I'm just generally not a big fan of thier overall work since Bilateral. There's good songs scattered throughout for sure. So it's not about Aphelion, more about my schedule as that time in March is going to be very busy. I'd totally see them though, so if it it works out, great. The NYC date is the same as the Dream Theater NJ show that I have a front row ticket for, so that's also out. It's possible I see DT twice and completely miss out on Leprous from scheduling.
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US tours kicks today.
Anyone attending?
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US tours kicks today.
Anyone attending?
Got a ticket for next week. Probably wouldn't have went if The Ocean weren't opening tbh, but I dunno maybe they'll play Forced Entry this time. :P
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I would love to see The Ocean Collective, but Leprous not so much.
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I would love to see The Ocean Collective, but Leprous not so much.
I saw the band while in Lima a couple years ago, those who hasn’t seen them perform live are missing a great opportunity, the band put a great show!
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They're playing locally exactly a week from today, but I decided to skip the show. Maybe next time.
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US tours kicks today.
Anyone attending?
I definitely would if I was living there. Leprous are the band I've seen live the most out of any band ever and they've been awesome every single time. Considering they don't visit the USA that often, I would recommend anyone to go!
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US tours kicks today.
Anyone attending?
As long as I'm not too tired from seeing DT on Saturday in CT, I am planning on going to the show on Sunday in NJ.
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Mason, please report back as soon as you can, I want to know how the show was
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I went to see The Ocean much more than Leprous. They’ve been going down hill since Bilateral. They seem to be an excuse for Einar to high sing Aaaahh-aah-AAAAAAAHHH in fifty different songs.
The Ocean was awesome, worth the price I paid, just wish we could have gotten a longer set. Leprous put on a good show, it was only the second stop on the tour and Einar was quite funny and entertaining during the three or four unscheduled stops in the action due to iPad issues.
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Saw Leprous last night... and basically no one was there. 500 person capacity venue and you could just walk right up to the stage and have plenty of space. I thought maybe there were 100 people in the building combined between staff and fans, but by the time Leprous took the stage, it may have been around 50 people watching them.
So I stood right up front
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNNw41XX0AAX1vI?format=jpg&name=large)
I could basically play the keys or change all the guitar pedals if I wanted to :lol Made for a pretty intimate experience, but honestly, it looked like the band just wanted to be out of there. Einar did make one comment about never thinking he'd be in Asbury Park which is kind of funny and maybe true, but kind of felt like a shot to the no crowd. Every other comment between songs was about how the last few years sucked. He also dedicated Castaway Angels to his Ukrainian girlfriend.
They sounded great. Pretty awesome performance. I was so close I could actually hear the tuning of the strings between songs and the clicking of the foot pad during songs. It looked like the band did give a good performance regardless of what they may have said or the vibe I was kind of feeling. Einar really can hit those high notes, and seemingly with ease. THe cellist was great, I thought that was just a thing for the Malina tour, so was a bit surprised and happy to see him again. That ups their live show so much. Also, loved how everyone would play the keys at different points. The band is clearly very talented. And of course, can't not say how good Baard is. He's just a beast.
So since there wasn't much people up front, I got a set list from the roadie after the band left the stage. The setlist (which I could see in front of me before they even started) ended up having two more songs on it than they performed. The same roadie told me they had some technical issues with the guitars and had to drop songs. This was very interesting because I had noticed the guitarist in front of me, but also the bassist, constantly tuning their guitars. (I even mentioned how clearly I could hear them do it between songs) Also, during these times it wasn't like the room was quiet. Einar and the cellist were constantly playing soft music. I actually thought these were all little interludes between the songs, maybe they weren't? Anyway, what sucked the most was that without those two songs, the 10 song set was almost exclusively songs from the last two albums, which I don't love (I finally got Aphelion last week to check out before the show).
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNN9pUsWYAEtlwF?format=jpg&name=large)
Either way, cool concert. I was pretty tired from Dream Theater the night before, but glad I went. $25 at the door, saw Leprous from the front row, got a setlist... oh and moved back to capture a couple songs as well!
Leprous - The Silent Revelation LIVE @ House of Independents Asbury Park NJ 3/6/2022 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8nnqxTf58c)
Leprous - From the Flame LIVE @ House of Independents Asbury Park NJ 3/6/2022 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5ad1g8BuZQ)
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Sad that so many didn't show up but hey, you almost got a private concert. :)
Baard is a monster! :metal
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Haven't been to a concert since Covid started and I stopped missing it. But those videos whet my appetite :metal
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Sad to hear such a talented band gets such a small turnout.
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I don't know what the rest of their tour looks like but I know they are in NYC this week. That venue is about 90 minutes north of where they played and this spot isn't the most accessible if you don't have a car. I've only seen one other concert there, Amaranthe. Also, no one showed up. The town is definitely a music oriented town with a few venues and lots of artsy things in the area. But I think this is a dead area for this type of music. Too far from NYC or Philly to draw in a crowd for music that's not too popular and foreign. Does suck. When they coheadlined with Haken, the 500 person capacity venue in NYC was sold out.
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It sucks they haven't gotten some of the technical issues straightened. Einar commented that the Pittsburgh crowd was bigger than he thought because there were two tiers above that he didn't notice until the middle of the set.
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But those videos whet my appetite :metal
I usually use my Panasonic camera at concerts (and did for The Ocean footage I got) but since I was so close, figured let me use my phone and record in 4k. These videos came out very nice, I may do this again for future shows where I can get close without feeling trampled
It sucks they haven't gotten some of the technical issues straightened. Einar commented that the Pittsburgh crowd was bigger than he thought because there were two tiers above that he didn't notice until the middle of the set.
I'd imagine most spots will have better crowds, there was a 2nd tier to this venue as well.
Here's my full video from the show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAcxUjUf0dE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAcxUjUf0dE) includes lots of The Ocean and both my up close and from the back views of Leprous
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I was also at the DT show in Connecticut on Saturday and the Leprous show in Asbury Park, NJ, on Sunday. And I also got Leprous setlist, lol. I was bummed to see such a small crowd for such a great band, but I thought they sounded terrific. It was my first time seeing them. Einar has an amazing voice and sounds as great live as he does on the albums. And Baard is a beast! My only disappointment is that they didn't play "At the Bottom," which is my favorite song by them. Anyway, the intimacy of the show will always stay with me. It was like they were performing a private show for my friends and I. I loved it. They deserve better, but I loved it.
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I was also at the DT show in Connecticut on Saturday and the Leprous show in Asbury Park, NJ, on Sunday.
wtf :lol you must have been right next to me then (for Leprous) and you should have met up with the rest of us DTF folks for DT
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After watching the video, I don't know if you could really say that they didn't want to be there. Einar is kind of awkward with the talking between songs and I think it would be better if he did less of it, so maybe he was a little annoyed that the crowd was small or maybe he was just awkward coming up with something to say. I've seen them a lot (sometimes with the same small size crowd) and their body language pretty much looked the same in the video as usual. Though it's certainly possible you just picked out the best clips. It looked like they were giving a great show though.
Asbury Park has always seemed weird when I've seen shows there. It's right on the ocean it should be a great destination but it just seems run down.
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After watching the video, I don't know if you could really say that they didn't want to be there. Einar is kind of awkward with the talking between songs and I think it would be better if he did less of it, so maybe he was a little annoyed that the crowd was small or maybe he was just awkward coming up with something to say. I've seen them a lot (sometimes with the same small size crowd) and their body language pretty much looked the same in the video as usual. Though it's certainly possible you just picked out the best clips. It looked like they were giving a great show though.
Asbury Park has always seemed weird when I've seen shows there. It's right on the ocean it should be a great destination but it just seems run down.
Asbury Park used to be a big beach town and went downhill and turned into a legit ghost town. Then it started coming back like 20 years ago. It's an interesting spot.
The comment about them not wantng to be there may not be something you can see in the video, just the vibe in the room. The performance was still great, can't knock that at all. I'm glad I went because I was a little so so that afternoon on it.
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Saw them tonight in Carrboro. I'd say the turnout here was solid -- they played the same venue when they were coheadlining with Haken a few years back and the crowd size wasnt much smaller tonight
Fantastic show. There was a great energy from everyone in the band. It was my third time seeing them, and I think tonight might have been my favorite. Only disappointment was that they didnt play The Cloak, which is a favorite of mine and one I see they've played elsewhere on the tour.
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How much is the setlist changing from one show to the next on this tour?
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Looks like they're tweaking one song at a time. When I saw them in NYC on Wednesday they subbed in Have You Ever for Running Low, and that change seems to have stuck for the following shows.
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LA tonight! Looking forward to this since I've been listening to Leprous a lot more since my last time seeing them, plus I've been wanting to see The Ocean for years so I'm really excited for them :metal
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Got tickets to see Leprous in Ottawa!! :metal :metal Gonna be my second time seeing them.
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Got tickets to see Leprous in Ottawa!! :metal :metal Gonna be my second time seeing them.
Awesome! I got my ticket for Toronto...can't wait! The only other time I could have seen them was on the Leprous/Haken tour, and I was alone with my daughter. Two albums later, this setlist is absolutely perfect!
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Well, how was it?
I saw them last night, first time in over two years I goy to see them again. What a fantastic shoe with an amazing setlist. Astounding stuff!
Tor had his ankle fractured at the Toronto ahow, so he had a brace around his foot and Einar got back literally two hours before the show from picking up hos Ukrainian girlfriend’s family at the border with Moldova. He allegedly drove 15 hours a day all the way from his hometown in Norway to collect them and be at the festival on time. What a hero. Needless to say, he was visible exhausted and emotional, but delivered a great performance nonetheless. I think I have never seen him be as funny on stage as he was yesterday either.
For all the people who think Leprous is going in the wrong direction with their latest albums… check out last night’s setlist and be jealous :biggrin:
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Yeah, they played Rewind right?
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Among others, yes
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That sounds awesome Elite. I'm glad Einar made it back safely and everyone's OK. And glad you got to see what I'm sure was an awesome show from them (because they pretty much always are).
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lol, I wrote 'shoe' instead of 'show' in the post above
Yes, it was great! I've seen hem way too many times already, but it's always fun to see them and these setlists with heavy callbacks to previous albums are extra fun, because they're quite rare from them (although I get the feeling they've been doing it a little more often now, especially with all the Covid online concerts). I mean, it's kind of tellig when you do a By Request setlist at a prog festival and the setlist relies heavily on the first four albums. Apparently that's what people still want to hear them do. I'm not complaining, I love all their stuff :)
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WHAT they played DARE YOU?
God damn I'm jealous. That's become my favorite Leprous song and it's so far removed from what the band has become that I was certain they'd never play that live again.
And of course for tonight's Devin Townsend show the setlist is back to being completely boring. :lol
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Dare You is one of my favorite Leprous songs and I was incredibly happy that they did it on one of their live streams. I hope it stays in the rotation from time to time.
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Glad I'm not the only one who loves that song. It's super fun.
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Yes it is. That intro is so cool and then the song builds on it and it's perfect.
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New US dates announced 4 days ago:
LEPROUS – North American Tour with Apocalyptica & Wheel:
9/6/22 Athens, GA - Georgia Theatre
9/7/22 Charlotte, NC - Underground
9/8/22 Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
9/9/22 Baltimore, MD - Soundstage
9/13/22 Portland, ME - State Theatre
9/14/22 Long Island, NY - Paramount Theatre
9/15/22 Montclair, NJ - Wellmount Theatre
9/16/22 Philadelphia, PA - TLA
9/17/22 Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
9/18/22 Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
9/20/22 Fort Wayne, IN - Pierres
9/21/22 Grand Rapids, MI - Intersection
9/23/22 Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl
9/24/22 Indianapolis, IN - Vogue
9/25/22 Milwaukee, WI - Eagles
9/26/22 Sauget, IL - Pops
9/27/22 Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall
9/28/22 Denver, CO - Summit
9/30/22 Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
10/1/22 San Diego, CA - Observatory
10/2/22 Santa Ana, CA - Observatory
10/4/22 Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
10/5/22 Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre
10/6/22 Santa Cruz, CA - Catalyst
LEPROUS – Live 2022/2023:
05.11.2022 Turku-Stockholm-Turku (Finland/Sweden) - Nordic Metal Cruise
20.11.2022 Helsinki (Finland) - Ice Hall + Apocalyptica
18.03.2023 Oslo (Norway) - Sentrum Scene
And many more shows to be announced soon…
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They added a show in West Chicago on Sept 20th (Ft Wayne show got moved to the 19th). My friend and I just got tickets.
It's kind of random - the WC show is in a dumpy-looking strip mall one town over from me that I drive past all the time. I didn't even know there was a music venue in there. I wonder if the booking agent saw "West Chicago" and assumed it was somewhere in Chicago proper (it's not - it's a separate suburb many miles west). But hey, cool. They're playing right by my house, so I don't have to drive into the city for it.
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I totally forgot to report that my first Leprous live experience was just unbelievable. The energy and passion this band is putting into their concerts is amazing. I was completely blown away by their professionalism (even when the delay gave out just before Distant Bells) and their musicality and chemistry they have with each other. Also, I would like to once again ask everyone to appreciate Robin Ognedal's super tasty Strat playing that forms a perfect contrast to Toro's 8 string riffing and imo makes the band's sound perfect. I seriously hope this line up never changes.
Also, in the Haken thread I mentioned the perks of living in a big city like Vienna. I walked to the venue from my place and look who I ran into:
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That's my buddy Rich on the left and me with the Haken shirt on the right. Baard immediately asked us to sit down with him and offered us a sip from his shisha :lol We chatted with him for a good half hour. I got to meet the others after the concert too. They are all super nice :tup I can't wait to see this band again during the Aphelion tour!
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Seeing The Sky is Red being played live was amazing. The first time I had no idea what to expect and the light-show overwhelmed me. The second time, I knew what was coming, but it was still awesome. The video doesn't replicate what it's like when you're there in the audience, so I suggest you go see them live whenever that's possible again :)
I can now say that I've seen The Sky is Red live in person. And it was indeed awesome. Unfortunately Simen had to miss the tour so the bass was on backing tracks - so I guess I still have to see it with the full band. But it still ruled.
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LEPROUS - On Hold (Live in Studio)
https://lotsofmuzik.com/leprous-launch-on-hold-live-in-studio/
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Leprous is on tour now in selected locations in Europe. I listen to them now and then but haven't been so into their new stuff. However thought I would watch them on the tour.
Holy shit ;D This band is amazing live. Honestly one of those rare occasions where I got so hypnotized by the concert time just disappear. Realized I knew most of the songs on the playlist but just haven't fully gotten into some of them before. Like Sky is Red which just kills live. The energy, vibe, mix, atmosphere; all just next level stuff.
Also in a genre with skilled musicians I think this maybe was one of the most impressive display of musicianship. Not that they fire of 1000 notes per second, but just because the rythm and tight playing is hypnotizing. Einar is one in a million and I can't remember last time I was this impressed with a drummer. Fire!
Oh also, for the tour they have a musician on cello. Supercool addition!
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Leprous is on tour now in selected locations in Europe. I listen to them now and then but haven't been so into their new stuff. However thought I would watch them on the tour.
Holy shit ;D This band is amazing live. Honestly one of those rare occasions where I got so hypnotized by the concert time just disappear. Realized I knew most of the songs on the playlist but just haven't fully gotten into some of them before. Like Sky is Red which just kills live. The energy, vibe, mix, atmosphere; all just next level stuff.
Also in a genre with skilled musicians I think this maybe was one of the most impressive display of musicianship. Not that they fire of 1000 notes per second, but just because the rythm and tight playing is hypnotizing. Einar is one in a million and I can't remember last time I was this impressed with a drummer. Fire!
Oh also, for the tour they have a musician on cello. Supercool addition!
You were in Gothenburg last night? I'll see them in Ljubljana, Slovenia in less than 4 weeks. Checked the setlist, it's expected and predictable but I'll be happy with whatever they play.
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They’ve had Raphael on cello for several tours already. He’s been on the past few records as well. Really excited to see them once again this weekend.
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:metal Awesome to read that review of the show. Leprous is an amazing live band.
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Einar has a solo album coming out and released the first song today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_Ol_LSma6k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_Ol_LSma6k)
I need to listen to it more, but it sounds pretty good.
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To me it doesn't sound like something that couldn't be on a Leprous album.
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Agreed. But I don't really think that's a bad thing.
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Gave it one listen and didn't mind it. I think Einar also has his own thread for this discussion, I saw it somewhere..
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Agreed. But I don't really think that's a bad thing.
Not saying that either, but it always surprises me one some people do a solo project and it sounds extremely close to what they've been doing in their main band. Maybe the rest of it will be quite different and this is a single to hook the main fans in.
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I think that's possible. Or it could be that he just wanted to do something on his own and work with a bunch of people and have full control. I know he's the main songwriter in Leprous but there's some compromise here and there. Either way I'm curious about what the rest will sound like.
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People are complaining that the last two Leprous albums sound too much like Solberg solo - an opinion I absolutely don't share, for two reasons:
1. Just because they turned down the distortion a little and melodies became more accessible, doesn't mean that it's suddenly a solo project by the singer. People often forget what involving a band into the arrangement process means. Einar has always been the main songwriter for the band. And if anything, I think the characteristic features of the other musicians can be heard MORE on the last two albums. Especially Baard's rhythmic influences and the brilliant contrast between Tor's deep, djenty riff-based guitar and Robin's bluesy Strat sound.
2. Einar Solberg has never released a solo record. How the hell are people supposed to know how one would sound? Many fans have been saying that the last two Leprous albums sound like a Solberg solo album - and now that Solberg actually DOES release a solo record and puts the music that they think belongs on a solo album on said solo album, they STILL complain? I don't get it :lol
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You're lumping people under "they" that shouldn't be lumped in together.
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The band stated in an interview that The Congregation is the most Solo-Solberg album on their discography. The albums afterwards are more of a band effort.
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And I remember people complaining about The Congregation being an Einar solo album as well. Probably after reading the credits. And Einar not "letting" others contribute. To me it doesn't matter who's writing the music as long as it's good.
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Saw them yesterday, for the second time. I think this time they performed even better than the previous. It was fun to see the crowd not vote for Distant Bells and pick The Valley instead, which is one of my favourites (they let the people vote one out of 5 songs).
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My brother and I attended a show in Ljubljana. We were joking about them playing Forced Entry for days, as it is one of our favorites. Can't believe they actually played it ;D it was voted among 4 songs and almost lost to the Alleviate :huh:
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Whaaaaaaaaaaat!?! Forced Entry is one of my favorite songs with them. Loved the show in Gothenburg but they played nothing from Bilateral. Cool for you anyway, that song is a blast and can't even imagine how cool it must be live.
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Whaaaaaaaaaaat!?! Forced Entry is one of my favorite songs with them. Loved the show in Gothenburg but they played nothing from Bilateral. Cool for you anyway, that song is a blast and can't even imagine how cool it must be live.
Yeah, for the first time on this tour. And apparently they included it because Einar remembered it got lukewarm reception 10 years ago when they were there :lol
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Forced Entry is one of my favorite songs from anyone. And it's fantastic live too. So glad you got to see it. :)
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Someone uploaded the first two songs that they opened with Have you Ever / The Price https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZKVu4kdhW4
The Valley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYsSxg3Z5HE
There were cameras in the venue that projected to screens in the back so I'm sure there's some sort of a bootleg recording on some hard drive somewhere with good sound, but that's gonna remain hidden, sadly.
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My brother and I attended a show in Ljubljana. We were joking about them playing Forced Entry for days, as it is one of our favorites. Can't believe they actually played it ;D it was voted among 4 songs and almost lost to the Alleviate :huh:
Your crowd chose correctly
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Bilateral is one of those quirky albums with lots of hooks. I would love to see them perform this album from front to back in concert.
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Yeah Bilateral seems weirdly underappreciated imo. It's filled with great stuff. I thought it was even a pretty instantaneous album in that the hooks are strong, the songs varied, so it's easy to quickly get into.
Forced Entry was how I really got into the band.
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I saw Leprous today for the second time. The first time was in 2017, which also made me a proper fan, before that I had listened some songs from Bilateral.
Full disclosure: I'm an old head when it come to Leprous. :lol When the singles for Pitfalls dropped, I didn't really like any of them back then and consequently didn't even listen to the album, or anything that came after it. But since they were coming to my hometown, I decided to give those two albums a chance. In brief, Pitfalls is alright, but short on highlights. Aphelion is better, but not as good as the first four albums. However, I can always respect bands who dare to change their style despite possible fan backlash, and those albums definitely still have a lot of heart.
Openers were Kalandra and Monuments. I had never listened to either band before, but I did check some of their songs in advance. Kalandra was surprising opener, since they play sort of post rock/folk pop thing, kind of hard to pin down. Very atmospheric and melodic. I think they share quite a bit with Leprous in their sense of melody and melancholy, so in a way they were a good opener. Didn't care that much about them based on what I listened before the show, but they were really good. The vocalist has a really lovely voice.
Monuments, well... I like metalcore, but I'm very picky about it, and tend to like older stuff. Monuments was good, but I don't know... it felt to me that most songs had the same drum groove and about the same tempo, they could have mixed it up more. Also they have recently changed vocalists and I think I like the previous guy better. The new singer has excellent growls and screams, but his clean vocals are bit too 'pretty' for my liking. I might like some of their older stuff, so I'm not writing them out completely.
Leprous was very good, probably not quite as good as when I saw them the last time, but that's mostly down to the setlist. The setlist had some surprises definitely, but the older songs were pretty much what you'd expect. However, the setlist had an excellent flow, having darker and slower songs towards the beginning, then moving to more uptempo and uplifting (if you can call Leprous that, lol) with From the Flame and Alleviate, and then going darker and heavier towards the end with Slave (always a pleasure, they close the set last time I saw them with it and it was incredible) and Below, which while still being one of my least favourite songs of theirs, was better live. The main set closed with Nighttime Disguise, which was a great choice, because it's very energetic and varied song. But the encore was probably the best part of the show. THE SKY IS RED. WHAT AN ABSOLUTE MONSTER OF A SONG. Especially the long crescendo in the end, it's just gargantuan. So yeah, both times the last two songs were probably the best part, last time it was Forced Entry and Slave.
One interesting thing about the set was that the audience could decide one of the songs. Einar gave us four songs to decide from and the winner was decided by the show of hands. The songs were Third Law, Illuminate, Observe the Train and Acquired Taste. AT is one of my favourite songs from Bilateral so I naturally went for that one and a lot of people agreed. Einar actually ordered new count of votes because the 'old' fans were screaming so loud and throwing two hands up. :lol However, Illuminate was declared the winner.
Biggest bummer was not having any songs from Bilateral in the setlist. I recently called Bilateral my favourite progressive metal album of all time. The first six songs are basically flawless. Painful Detour is bit weak album closer, however. Oh, and nothing from Tall Poppy Syndrome either, but that was not surprising. :lol
Full setlist:
Have You Ever?
The Price
I Lose Hope
The Cloak
On Hold
Castaway Angels
From the Flame
Alleviate
Illuminate
Out of Here
Slave
Below
Nighttime Disguise
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The Sky Is Red
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Nighttime Disguise Drum Playthrough
https://lotsofmuzik.com/leprous-launch-nighttime-disguise-drum-playthrough-video/
Gosh, how I love Baard drumming style :metal :hefdaddy
Mid part video is VERY funny
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/C17gpnyLWVW/?igsh=MXh2eHg5ZmF3eWJnOA%3D%3D (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C17gpnyLWVW/?igsh=MXh2eHg5ZmF3eWJnOA%3D%3D)
Apparently drums are finished on the new album, and it appears they will be returning to a heavier sound. I gotta say I'm pretty happy about that.
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Sounds good to me.
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/C17gpnyLWVW/?igsh=MXh2eHg5ZmF3eWJnOA%3D%3D (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C17gpnyLWVW/?igsh=MXh2eHg5ZmF3eWJnOA%3D%3D)
Apparently drums are finished on the new album, and it appears they will be returning to a heavier sound. I gotta say I'm pretty happy about that.
Would make me happy too. Another album in the Pitfalls and Aphelion style is not what I'm waiting for. Sounds interesting but Baard can look & sound pretty heavy and intense on those Pitfalls songs as well. Einar was pretty vocal about being done with metal so let's wait for the first songs to see what they bring to the table.
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I don't think I care too much about how heavy it is. I love their old stuff and their new stuff so as long as it's still good, I'll be happy. I'm sure they could go in a direction I don't like, but they haven't so far. I thought I might not care for Einar's solo album but it's incredible. Really looking forward to the new album.
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I don't think I care too much about how heavy it is. I love their old stuff and their new stuff so as long as it's still good, I'll be happy. I'm sure they could go in a direction I don't like, but they haven't so far. I thought I might not care for Einar's solo album but it's incredible. Really looking forward to the new album.
I personally don't care if it's heavy as such, and just want good music too. For me though, with each album that has gotten lighter, I've found myself less interested. That includes Einar's solo album which I am not much of a fan of, outside of like 2 songs.
So yea, it's not that I desire heavier music from them as necessarily, it's just that their heavier stuff generally strikes more of a chord with me.
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Do you want to be a part of the next Leprous album? We’re making a small fan choir in one of the songs! Send us a DM with a video of you singing something. Just a recording on the phone, nothing fancy. We’ll choose a handful of people, and then you can record at home or somewhere else where you have a condenser microphone at your disposal. No introduction needed, just send a video. Of those we choose, we’ll pick a winner who will get 3 free hour long vocal lessons with @einar_solberg ! Deadline to send the video is in 48 hours.
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I got into them with the heavier stuff (Forced Entry is sick!!) but Leprous is one of those rare examples of bands that succesfully go poppier/snappier/softer. Pitfalls and Aphelion are my favorites by them for sure. They’re only getting better.
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LEPROUS just announced the coming of their new, 8th studio album entitled “Melodies Of Atonement” to be released in August via InsideOutMusic worldwide.
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Cool. Looking foward to this. I like heavy I guess, so going in that direction is fine by me, although I saw they mentioned that they're moving away from the orchestral elements, which I also like about their music. We'll see how it goes.
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Curious to hear…
For me, it’s not so much heavy vs. not heavy…as much as I enjoyed their recent output too, I’m hoping they move away from the over-reliance on Einar’s oooohs and aaaahs ;) I just think they need to shake things up a little. I wouldn’t mind if they unleashed Baard, though!
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I wouldn’t mind if they unleashed Baard, though!
This is how I feel mate. It's not that I just want heavy Leprous, it's just that heavy Leprous usually brings out my favourite side of Baard's playing.
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This is how I feel mate. It's not that I just want heavy Leprous, it's just that heavy Leprous usually brings out my favourite side of Baard's playing.
+1
They might unleash Robin as well. That guy has some seriously tasty guitarleads.
The last albums were a bit too much centred around Einar's voice for me. Now that he also released his solo album I hope Leprous moves towards new directions.
Curious where they go from here. Over the last few years they are a must see when they tour but not a band whose albums I spin a lot.
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The Sky Is Red is such a good live song, particularly the ending. One of the coolest live tracks I’ve seen.
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The Sky Is Red is such a good live song, particularly the ending. One of the coolest live tracks I’ve seen.
Definitely one of, if not the best, song they've released recently.
And yeah, I'm interested in the shift of direction because they've gone too narrow minded with their sound on the last couple albums. While I welcome a "heavy" approach, I just think they generally need more diversity in their sound and style, but I'll wait and see what comes. I'll be seeing them at ProgPower in Atlanta, but doubt I'll catch the follow up show in NYC.