Pain of Salvation thread, v.2 (merged)

[Adami]

Finally got to see the video for Reasons (and listen to the song for a 2nd or 3rd time in the process).

I have to say that the video was surprisingly fitting for the song.

That said, I still really don't like the song. I like the first verse (what Bout to Crash calls the interview section) but I'm pretty sure I don't like every other thing about the song. This might actually be, in my opinion, the worst PoS song thus far.

[ariich]

Tastes are funny. I absolutely love Reasons.

[abydos]

This might actually be, in my opinion, the worst PoS song thus far.

Nah, that goes to pretty much anything from RS1,2.

[ariich]

Tastes are funny.

[ariich]

On another note, I got a promo copy of the new album and I'm liking it a lot. Not up there with Be/TPE, but I'd maybe have it in my second tier along with Remedy Lane and the Road Salts.

[Train of Naught]

Just came here to say that after 1 listen, I think it's a great album. Between all the epics, my true standout ended up being the 3 minute ballad "Silent Gold", it's beautiful.

[SoundscapeMN]

Been listening to the whole record the last few days as I received a promo for my blog.

I suppose it can be reserved for when it gets released, but at least the version I'm hearing, the song "The Taming of the Beast" the distorted instrumental rhythm that is used in the beginning and then at points brought back later in the song, is eerily similar to the Gang-Vocal Chorus in the fantastic Cloud Cult track "Sleepwalker"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1R5xUkB2nc

Also the lyrics in "If this is the End" talking about "cutting to the bone" I can't forget Meredith from Oceansize "Oh, how I'd Cut You to the bone."

[ClairvoyantCat]

the title track is an easy candidate for best PoS song

[Evermind]

Meaningless also has that "I need something cutting to the bone" line.

I've also got a promo, will give it a listen today. Looking forward to it!

[LordCost]

I feel like the only man in the world who has not listened to the album yet

[Adami]

I feel like the only man in the world who has not listened to the album yet

I've only heard the two released tracks.

[home]

I feel like the only man in the world who has not listened to the album yet

I've only heard the two released tracks.

+1

[wolfking]

I feel like the only man in the world who has not listened to the album yet

I've only heard the two released tracks.

+1

Same.

[Nick]

I feel like the only man in the world who has not listened to the album yet

I've only heard the two released tracks.

+1

Same.

As roadrunner would say... soon.

[ClairvoyantCat]

Why do so many people think that Ragnar is a girl?  At first I thought it was just a derogatory joke, but after official reviews and comments on new material/etc. have come out it seems like a fairly common genuine misunderstanding.  Shouldn't everyone in the metal realm be used to long haired dudes who sing high? 

[NoseofNicko]

WTF. He might go really high, but he doesn't sound like a girl at all.

[NoseofNicko]

Just listened to the song "Gone" from the Linoleum EP. Why the hell didn't they include it on one of the Road Salt albums? It's better than most of the songs on those 2 albums.

[Adami]

Just listened to the song "Gone" from the Linoleum EP. Why the hell didn't they include it on one of the Road Salt albums? It's better than most of the songs on those 2 albums.

Really is. Has it ever been played live?

[wolfking]

I love that version of Mortar Grind on that EP too.  Better mix.

[LordCost]

Just listened to the song "Gone" from the Linoleum EP. Why the hell didn't they include it on one of the Road Salt albums? It's better than most of the songs on those 2 albums.

Really is. Has it ever been played live?

No, according to setlist.fm. But "If You Wait" has been played 13 times. Strange choice.

[ClairvoyantCat]

I don't think Gone would conceptually fit at the end of either RS1 or RS2 though it is great.

[devieira73]

Also I guess they want to keep the Linoleum Ep with something really good and exclusive.

[Ben_Jamin]

Also I guess they want to keep the Linoleum Ep with something really good and exclusive.

That song is probably why they released the EP. Too good not to release.

[Kwyjibo]

Didn't they release the EP because SPV went bankrupt and therefore the Road Salt records were postponed and they wanted to give the fans something to tie them over?

[Evermind]

Okay, I did listen to this album once, and I'm not sure if this is just the excitement that we finally have new studio material from PoS or anything else, but holy shit this album is so good. Definitely better than anything post Remedy Lane, in my opinion, and that's after just one listen. I have a feeling it's going to get even better. I had low expectations for this and I'm pretty much floored at how good this album is.

[Tyrias]

It's been a while since I've been excited for a new release and I honestly didn't think I would be excited for this one. Turns out I was pretty wrong, and all the great reviews are not really dimming my excitement.

[Zydar]

Okay, I did listen to this album once, and I'm not sure if this is just the excitement that we finally have new studio material from PoS or anything else, but holy shit this album is so good. Definitely better than anything post Remedy Lane, in my opinion, and that's after just one listen. I have a feeling it's going to get even better. I had low expectations for this and I'm pretty much floored at how good this album is.

Sounds very promising then

[Scorpion]

To those that have heard the new album, where would you rank the two already released songs among the other songs of the album?

[Train of Naught]

They hold up well. Meaningless is still awesome and Reasons is definitely way better when you listen to the album, imo.

Though I find it hard to rank the songs at this point, only halfway done with my second listen right now. I think my favourite songs are Silent Gold and The Passing Light of Day. The 2 singles I find pretty similar in quality at the moment, probably would rank them around #5 and #6, out of the 10 tracks.

[Adami]

The 2 singles I find pretty similar in quality at the moment, probably would rank them around #5 and #6, out of the 10 tracks.

This doesn't inspire me.

Ah well, album comes out soon and I can give it a proper listen and judgement.

[Evermind]

I really shouldn't be ranking songs after only one listen, but if I have to, I'd say Full Throttle Tribe is definitely my #1. I liked Reasons a lot when it came out and it's just a lot more awesome in context of the album so I'd probably say it's my #3 or #4, and I'd actually say Meaningless is probably #6 or #7.

[NoseofNicko]

Silent Gold wouldn't sound out of place on a Adele album.

[Elite]

OMG OMG OMG I got the vinyl today!

Apparently I'm still late to the party, despite being earlier than the official release date. Shame I can't really play it until tomorrow evening.

[PixelDream]

Almost finished first listen. It's heavy and primal, love it. Sounds like they didn't use a click track, the drums sound loose and flexible instead of stuck to a grid. And not a weak song on it, top notch melodies, arrangements. Emotionally powerful as anything on their best albums, some parts of this album are incredibly intense. The style isn't exactly The Perfect Element or Remedy Lane, but either way this album should be hitting fans of those albums really hard.

[MinistroRaven]

Almost finished first listen. It's heavy and primal, love it. Sounds like they didn't use a click track, the drums sound loose and flexible instead of stuck to a grid. And not a weak song on it, top notch melodies, arrangements. Emotionally powerful as anything on their best albums, some parts of this album are incredibly intense. The style isn't exactly The Perfect Element or Remedy Lane, but either way this album should be hitting fans of those albums really hard.

I've been saying the exact same thing