Author Topic: Soilwork Appreciation (Read 49197 times)

Polarbear · « **Reply #140 on:** July 09, 2015, 11:45:35 AM »

That new song sound's great, let's hope rest of the album is as good.

Also. i'm kinda bummed that Ola Flink chose to leave Soilwork. Along with Björn, he was the only other "original member". He was also a big part of the band's stage presence.

Quote from: senecadawg2 on July 09, 2015, 10:54:44 AM

I'm very new to Soilwork but just listened to the single after seeing something about it on facebook. Really liking that song. Where would you guys suggest I get my feet wet?

I would also check The Living Infinite first, and then move to the older albums.

My top 3 would be:
1. The Living Infinite
2. Natural Born Chaos
3. The Panic Broadcast

ariich · « **Reply #141 on:** July 09, 2015, 12:57:46 PM »

Quote from: Polarbear on July 09, 2015, 11:45:35 AM

My top 3 would be:
1. The Living Infinite
2. Natural Born Chaos
3. The Panic Broadcast

Mine's probably the same, maybe with The Panic Broadcast just edging out Natural Born Chaos (if for no other reason than the superior sound quality).

Dark Castle · « **Reply #142 on:** July 09, 2015, 01:50:40 PM »

Song sounds good, but they're not changing the formula much on this one, which is okay of course.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #143 on:** July 09, 2015, 03:21:00 PM »

Quote from: Dark Castle on July 09, 2015, 01:50:40 PM

Song sounds good, but they're not changing the formula much on this one, which is okay of course.

Well, I dunno. The instrumentals on TLI and also "Owls Predict" are pretty split from the way the rest of the material works. Same for "Forever Lost in Vain," although that's more like they decided to just let their obvious influences come out for a song (Iron Maiden opening riff, Tool bridge!).

My point being that TLI has open doors for other directions, and I'm hoping they explore some of those with some of the new album too.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #144 on:** July 09, 2015, 04:33:23 PM »

Well I suppose I meant it was very in vein with The Living Infinite.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #145 on:** July 09, 2015, 10:05:12 PM »

This single is pretty much a straight up typical Soilwork song. I'm pretty sure I've heard this song a couple of times over the past two albums. Not bad but doesn't get me excited.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #146 on:** July 10, 2015, 02:16:57 AM »

Thanks for the recommendations, guys. I've listened to the first disc of Living Infinite (will have to listen to the rest later) and I quite enjoyed it. There were plenty of memorable moments which I can now no longer remember- this album will be a grower- but on the whole it strikes me as very well balanced music. Good melodies, good pacing, high energy, not too aggressive, etc.

wolfking · « **Reply #147 on:** July 10, 2015, 06:19:12 AM »

Dark Castle is right, I instantly thought of a few things from TLI. This song could easily be placed anywhere in that album. Seems like less variation compared to previous releases. Soilwork always manage to tweak their style just enough so each album has it's own identity. This song doesn't seem to do that that much, but it's so killer, it's not an issue for me.

Top 3;

1. Chainheart Machine
2. Figure Number Five
3. Natural Born Chaos/A Predators Portrait

I could take either for number 3.

adace · « **Reply #148 on:** August 13, 2015, 12:43:37 PM »

album samples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zm-b1A09pI

wolfking · « **Reply #149 on:** August 13, 2015, 03:58:24 PM »

It's hard to gauge from such short samples, but sound solid enough. Seems like there's quite a lot of different stuff going on in this one from that.

gazinwales · « **Reply #150 on:** August 14, 2015, 04:00:46 PM »

The thing that hit me from those samples, is that they really have done a lot of work with the vocals.

adace · « **Reply #151 on:** August 14, 2015, 09:47:34 PM »

Longer samples are up on Itunes Japan.

wolfking · « **Reply #152 on:** August 16, 2015, 06:49:52 PM »

Looks like this should be another release we get at JB on the day. That's good.

adace · « **Reply #153 on:** August 20, 2015, 02:39:13 PM »

"Enemies in Fidelity" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6NnkUrQJEs

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #154 on:** August 20, 2015, 05:29:11 PM »

Pretty good, nice chorus! I still enjoy the previous track they released.

wolfking · « **Reply #155 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:12:53 PM »

Solid enough.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #156 on:** August 28, 2015, 09:19:15 AM »

Thanks again, to everyone, for The Living Infinite recommendation.

I've only listened to The Ride Majestic twice now, but it's made a really strong first impression on me. Can't wait to explore more of their albums!

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #157 on:** August 28, 2015, 01:35:58 PM »

The Ride Majestic is right up there with TLI and BTI. Now they're up to 38 (haven't heard the Japanese bonus yet!) songs with zero filler. Crazy.

Polarbear · « **Reply #158 on:** August 28, 2015, 02:38:48 PM »

The Ride Majestic is a top.5 Soilwork album for sure. Glad to see the band going strong!

wolfking · « **Reply #159 on:** August 28, 2015, 03:52:24 PM »

Good to hear. Probably gonna pick this up today if it's instore.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #160 on:** August 28, 2015, 06:10:10 PM »

Listening right now. Petrichor by Sulphur is cool!

adace · « **Reply #161 on:** August 30, 2015, 12:57:14 AM »

It's very good but I can't say I like it as much TLI. Father and Son is beast though.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #162 on:** August 30, 2015, 04:05:18 AM »

The Phantom and The Ride Majestic #2 is beast at the moment. That riff in the chorus, love it!

ariich · « **Reply #163 on:** August 30, 2015, 03:23:34 PM »

Given it a few listens over the weekend, really solid album. Early favourites are the two title tracks and Death in General, but really everything's good.

wolfking · « **Reply #164 on:** August 30, 2015, 04:52:54 PM »

Listened to it twice and still a lot to get the head around as it all sort of flows together at the moment, but this is some strong stuff.

gazinwales · « **Reply #165 on:** August 30, 2015, 05:40:21 PM »

Australian Tour Dates next February.

wolfking · « **Reply #166 on:** August 30, 2015, 05:42:44 PM »

I didn't see them last time, but I think I might check them out.

gazinwales · « **Reply #167 on:** August 30, 2015, 05:44:56 PM »

Yeah I missed them too, will check them out next time, work permitting.

wolfking · « **Reply #168 on:** August 30, 2015, 05:55:47 PM »

Quote from: gazinwales on August 30, 2015, 05:44:56 PM

Yeah I missed them too, will check them out next time, work permitting.

This is my issue too.

Listening to the album again, it's good, very solid. interesting that David Andresson has really taken a lead role with this band now along with Bjorn. Slyvain only plays solos on a couple of songs, the ones he had a hand in writing. I find this interesting as Soilwork have always been a pretty split two guitar duel band.

gazinwales · « **Reply #169 on:** August 30, 2015, 06:03:55 PM »

My work is at sea floating around in the ocean, so I will probably miss out on Nightwish and Soilwork

I actually haven't heard the album yet, I'm hanging out waiting for the Japanese version (bonus track) to arrive along with the new Stratovarius.

wolfking · « **Reply #170 on:** August 30, 2015, 06:19:35 PM »

It's a strong album, I'm enjoying it.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #171 on:** September 05, 2015, 01:46:36 AM »

"But in the phantom I believe"

Fucking awesome song!

Having listening for a week now I can honestly say that the album respectfully lives up to TLI.
Yes TLI had more songs but this album feels so consistent with every song being interesting in some way.

Simply put: It's fucking awesome!!

adace · « **Reply #172 on:** September 06, 2015, 12:47:21 AM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 05, 2015, 01:46:36 AM

"But in the phantom I believe"

Fucking awesome song!

Having listening for a week now I can honestly say that the album respectfully lives up to TLI.
Yes TLI had more songs but this album feels so consistent with every song being interesting in some way.

Simply put: It's fucking awesome!!

Agreed. Super consistent album that didn't take long at all to grow on me. Quality-wise it's every bit as good as TLI.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #173 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:59:00 AM »

In a way though it's kind of sad that so many original members have left but that's life, even though Soilwork has been on a roll lately I don't think they can get much bigger than what they are right now. Sadly I don't think being in a band like Soilwork pays as much as a regular day job in the long run, I don't know though, just speculating loudly.

wolfking · « **Reply #174 on:** September 06, 2015, 06:04:41 AM »

I think I might like this better than TLI.

News: The Gift of Music official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fae4FQ4McSY

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