Author Topic: Evergrey thread. (Read 105180 times)

WardySI · « **Reply #980 on:** April 03, 2024, 04:38:19 AM »

Nope me either. No idea what it's all about.

But great tunes, so if it ain't broke

wolfking · « **Reply #981 on:** April 03, 2024, 05:22:58 AM »

Pretty sure in a nutshell it's about the breakup of Tom and his wife.

Zook · « **Reply #982 on:** April 03, 2024, 07:45:54 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on April 03, 2024, 05:22:58 AM

Pretty sure in a nutshell it's about the breakup of Tom and his wife.

Wasn't that Hymes through The Atlantic?

wolfking · « **Reply #983 on:** April 03, 2024, 07:49:45 PM »

Quote from: Zook on April 03, 2024, 07:45:54 PM

Wasn't that Hymes through The Atlantic?

That's what I thought too, but now with what Wardy said I was doubting.

But yeah, also thought it was a trilogy ending with Atlantic.

WardySI · « **Reply #984 on:** April 04, 2024, 02:20:23 AM »

Yep the Atlantic concluded that trilogy and IIRC The Atlantic in particular was about Englund dealing with coming out of their break-up. Phoenix and Heartless Portraits were then standalone albums, although Portrait apparently followed some themes throughout. And the videos were linked so expect the new material somehow follows on from there.

All that said I'm as in the dark as anyone

wolfking · « **Reply #985 on:** April 04, 2024, 06:05:39 AM »

Ah yes, good point with the videos being connected.

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #986 on:** April 11, 2024, 08:12:42 AM »

Evergrey's dropping a new album called "Theories of Emptiness" on June 7, 2024, and it's coming out through Napalm Records. You can pre-order it right now! https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/evergrey

First single "Falling From the Sun"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzDL9yVouxo

T-ski · « **Reply #987 on:** April 11, 2024, 10:38:54 AM »

Album cover art is quite unlike most Evergrey albums. Not really a fan of this one.

New track is copy/paste, but if you love latter day Evergrey you’ll love the new song.

Evermind · « **Reply #988 on:** April 11, 2024, 11:36:04 AM »

Quote from: T-ski on April 11, 2024, 10:38:54 AM

Album cover art is quite unlike most Evergrey albums. Not really a fan of this one.

New track is copy/paste, but if you love latter day Evergrey you’ll love the new song.

I don't really like the cover art either.

By the way, the title reminds me of the new Leprous album (Melodies of Atonement), and I don't like that cover art too.

abydos · « **Reply #989 on:** April 11, 2024, 12:26:39 PM »

The cover art is interesting but it doesn't fit them at all, especially with that font. And it's too digital art-y. I enjoyed this song, not my favourite, but the chorus is catchy.

cramx3 · « **Reply #990 on:** April 11, 2024, 12:40:47 PM »

Quote from: abydos on April 11, 2024, 12:26:39 PM

The cover art is interesting but it doesn't fit them at all, especially with that font. And it's too digital art-y. I enjoyed this song, not my favourite, but the chorus is catchy.

Yeah, agreed on both points. The cover art doesn't bother me too much though even if it doesn't feel fitting for them. The song is solid, catchy, straight forward.

Nachtmerrie · « **Reply #991 on:** April 11, 2024, 01:12:58 PM »

I like the cover art but I feels very out of place for an Evergrey album.
The song is Evergrey by numbers. It makes perfect sense as a first single.
At this point this is one of the bands that is an automatic buy for me. They aren´t pushing boundaries but anything this lineup has done is of a consistent really high quality.

PixelDream · « **Reply #992 on:** April 11, 2024, 02:03:56 PM »

That’s exactly what I expect out of a new Evergrey single. Man, I miss the higher pitched grit on his voice (in for example Wake of the Weary or even King of Errors). I wonder if he can still do that or if he just wants to spare his voice for sustainability.

wolfking · « **Reply #993 on:** April 12, 2024, 06:37:14 PM »

I really enjoyed that song. it's what you'd expect but I like it's a bit faster and higher energy. MMA vibes from the intro riff and even some shades of Torn era throughout, but better. Nice Tom/Henrik guitar duel as usual too. Tom's solo is really creative once again, love his style.

WardySI · « **Reply #994 on:** April 13, 2024, 06:08:50 AM »

Am really tired of that OTT speed drumming stuff these days but thankfully the song is great catchy chorus ticks the usual Evergrey boxes \m/

wolfking · « **Reply #995 on:** April 13, 2024, 06:11:06 AM »

This song breaks the usual mould they have been stuck in the last couple of albums just a little bit. Enough to feel at least a little fresh for them.

nick_z · « **Reply #996 on:** April 13, 2024, 06:20:12 AM »

Generally agree with the comments so far. I mean, the beginning of the song feels way too "predictable", but the chorus is quite wonderful. The brief guitar harmony part coming out of the solo is very nice. Ok for a first single/opener, hope for some more exciting stuff in the album.

wolfking · « **Reply #997 on:** April 13, 2024, 06:25:40 AM »

Yeah, that short little harmony was quite interesting.

NunoTenniscourt · « **Reply #998 on:** May 07, 2024, 08:10:19 AM »

What the hell??

The end of the video suggests Jonas is leaving the band.

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

Grappler · « **Reply #999 on:** May 07, 2024, 08:25:31 AM »

Quote from: NunoTenniscourt on May 07, 2024, 08:10:19 AM

What the hell??

The end of the video suggests Jonas is leaving the band.

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

I think it's likely true. Tom Englund said that "There might be some surprises in there" in a comment on his Facebook page.

NunoTenniscourt · « **Reply #1000 on:** May 07, 2024, 08:41:31 AM »

Quote from: Grappler on May 07, 2024, 08:25:31 AM

I think it's likely true. Tom Englund said that "There might be some surprises in there" in a comment on his Facebook page.

Well, that's definitely a surprise. I certainly didn't see it coming.

cramx3 · « **Reply #1001 on:** May 07, 2024, 09:36:46 AM »

Cool song, I like it.

But damn, that sucks if he's leaving. Interesting way to go about it too. I bought him a whiskey after their progpower show in 2019 and hung out with him a bit. Was really nice and had a nice convo, although I don't remember what we talked about

I just remember Tom was there with him and I offered Tom a drink and he said nah but get Jonas one, so I did.

T-ski · « **Reply #1002 on:** May 07, 2024, 06:08:06 PM »

A bit of an odd situation going through the process of recording a new album and shooting videos only to leave.

I liked this song more than the first single they released.

wolfking · « **Reply #1003 on:** May 07, 2024, 06:41:42 PM »

I would love them to somehow bring back Patrick Carlsson, that would be incredible, he was by far the better drummer IMO. Jonas is great but Patrick's work on In Search and RD is amazing.

nick_z · « **Reply #1004 on:** May 07, 2024, 07:14:07 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 07, 2024, 06:41:42 PM

I would love them to somehow bring back Patrick Carlsson, that would be incredible, he was by far the better drummer IMO. Jonas is great but Patrick's work on In Search and RD is amazing.

Yes, indeed! It was definitely a big part of those albums.

wolfking · « **Reply #1005 on:** May 07, 2024, 07:15:33 PM »

Quote from: nick_z on May 07, 2024, 07:14:07 PM

Yes, indeed! It was definitely a big part of those albums.

I just loved his groove, was immense.

Like, that solo section in As I Lie Here Bleeding springs to mind, the drums just carry it so damn well. He made my top 25 drummer list too.

nick_z · « **Reply #1006 on:** May 07, 2024, 07:23:05 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 07, 2024, 07:15:33 PM

I just loved his groove, was immense.

Like, that solo section in As I Lie Here Bleeding springs to mind, the drums just carry it so damn well. He made my top 25 drummer list too.

Yes!...and on that same album, the ending of Visions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBP8wRbJLzM

Starting around 4:20 and then going nuts after 4:30 or so...

wolfking · « **Reply #1007 on:** May 07, 2024, 07:24:48 PM »

Yes! Nice one. Love the subtle double kick in there at times too. His snare sound on this album is tight too.

Also, I'll throw in that main riff of Fragments. That's fucking huge!!

nick_z · « **Reply #1008 on:** May 07, 2024, 07:29:48 PM »

Man, In Search of Truth and Recreation Day are SO good.

wolfking · « **Reply #1009 on:** May 07, 2024, 07:39:49 PM »

While Everygrey are still a really consistent band putting out quality albums, those two albums are just next level.

LithoJazzoSphere · « **Reply #1010 on:** May 07, 2024, 08:29:39 PM »

Quite a lot of their stuff is great, but RD is definitely where it really all came together for me. One of those examples where it's the first thing you ever hear from an artist and outside of a track or two here and there it can't be topped. The A Night To Remember DVD is also excellent though, that's a really stacked backing vocal ensemble.

I haven't thought especially hard about the drumming though, I'll have to listen again for that.

nick_z · « **Reply #1011 on:** May 07, 2024, 08:40:45 PM »

In Search of Truth has the edge for me, but we are talking about great stuff anyway.

It’s not necessarily mindblowing drumming there…it just was more…interesting, I guess? Like Kade said, Jonas has really been great (and perhaps even a “better” drummer from a technical standpoint?), but there was something about those earlier albums. In part I think it was the music itself.

wolfking · « **Reply #1012 on:** May 07, 2024, 09:09:16 PM »

Quote from: LithoJazzoSphere on May 07, 2024, 08:29:39 PM

Quite a lot of their stuff is great, but RD is definitely where it really all came together for me. One of those examples where it's the first thing you ever hear from an artist and outside of a track or two here and there it can't be topped. The A Night To Remember DVD is also excellent though, that's a really stacked backing vocal ensemble.

I haven't thought especially hard about the drumming though, I'll have to listen again for that.

Yes, that CD/DVD is incredible. They were at their peak on that one.

Grappler · « **Reply #1013 on:** May 07, 2024, 09:39:33 PM »

I saw them open for Iced Earth in 2004. They played a short 6-7 song set and all I remember is that Tom's hair got stuck or wrapped around the neck of his guitar and I bought The Inner Circle from the merch stand, a little prior to the actual release date. They were awesome live though.

wolfking · « **Reply #1014 on:** May 07, 2024, 10:32:47 PM »

It's a shame their really aren't that great anymore live cause they were indeed awesome.

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

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