Author Topic: Pain of Salvation thread, v.2 (merged) (Read 453851 times)

gilpdawg · « **Reply #1960 on:** May 11, 2013, 11:08:01 PM »

Quote from: carl320 on May 11, 2013, 01:18:28 PM

I hope he can make it back soon for more tours of the states.

After hearing this news, I consider myself very lucky that the band was able to put on an amazing show in Chicago last night

It was fantastic.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #1961 on:** May 12, 2013, 02:07:29 PM »

I feel bad for everyone who didn't get to see them (again, as in 2009 for PN, and going back to the fingerprint thing around 2005-2008).

I've seen them 3 times at PPUSA, but the last being 2004. And the band is so different now, it would more be like seeing the Daniel Gildenlow band anyway.

But, I'm still down about the show not being here last night . Hopefully they will reschedule some tour dates later this year.

Elite · « **Reply #1962 on:** May 27, 2013, 01:06:52 PM »

According to the Pain of Salvation Survivor, people don't like Sleeping Under the Stars. It currently has the most votes in the first round of Road Salt One. What's up with that? I love the song!

Scorpion · « **Reply #1963 on:** May 27, 2013, 01:12:37 PM »

Yeah, I love it too. It's a great break from the somewhat samey mood throughout the album, and I like the tongue-in-cheek lyrics.

On a related note, I've been digging Kingdom of Loss quite a bit recently. The lyrics are pretty bad, but the music is great, and I love the guitar solo. King of Loss is still miles better, but it's a pretty good song nontheless.

jammindude · « **Reply #1964 on:** May 27, 2013, 01:16:34 PM »

I suppose I like it OK...it's just that the rest of the album is quite a bit better.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #1965 on:** May 27, 2013, 02:13:59 PM »

Quote from: Elite on May 27, 2013, 01:06:52 PM

According to the Pain of Salvation Survivor, people don't like Sleeping Under the Stars. It currently has the most votes in the first round of Road Salt One. What's up with that? I love the song!

I hate the lyrics. I know they came out as they were intended to, and it's not like I really hate the intent either, I just hate those lyrics.

wolfking · « **Reply #1966 on:** May 27, 2013, 02:46:49 PM »

Quote from: Elite on May 27, 2013, 01:06:52 PM

According to the Pain of Salvation Survivor, people don't like Sleeping Under the Stars. It currently has the most votes in the first round of Road Salt One. What's up with that? I love the song!

It's just the weakest on the album.

Nel · « **Reply #1967 on:** May 27, 2013, 03:58:53 PM »

Is that the one where he sings something about "semen stains, my dear!"? I laughed my head off at that shit.

Elite · « **Reply #1968 on:** May 27, 2013, 04:57:19 PM »

It's indeed the one where he says 'semen stains wash off surprisingly easily'. You have to admit that it's pretty funny with the arrangement of the song in mind as well, right? I just love the overall feel of the song, but alright.

carl320 · « **Reply #1969 on:** May 27, 2013, 05:38:29 PM »

I don't mind the song. It's quirky.

I remember when I got the album and saw the title of that song, I was expecting some song about sleeping in the great outdoors or something like that

SomeoneLikeHim · « **Reply #1970 on:** June 27, 2013, 01:18:07 PM »

So I thought I should give these guys a try and put on TPE1. Wow, just wow. I'm on Ashes now and my mind is blown. This is amazing.

Silver Tears · « **Reply #1971 on:** June 27, 2013, 01:25:07 PM »

jammindude · « **Reply #1972 on:** June 27, 2013, 01:46:17 PM »

Quote from: SomeoneLikeHim on June 27, 2013, 01:18:07 PM

So I thought I should give these guys a try and put on TPE1. Wow, just wow. I'm on Ashes now and my mind is blown. This is amazing.

You're in for a treat. All of the first four albums are pretty much non-stop badass. (though Concrete Lake is a bit spotty)

Even though I adore everything after Remedy Lane, I will admit that the music gets a bit more controversial. Some of it won't grab you right away like the first four albums do...

sueño · « **Reply #1973 on:** June 27, 2013, 02:35:56 PM »

I just picked up Road Salt One (my first PoS album)

It blows my mind in ways that makes me very uncomfortable. I love it!

Zantera · « **Reply #1974 on:** June 27, 2013, 02:47:47 PM »

BE is their best imo, followed by TPE and Entropia.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #1975 on:** June 27, 2013, 02:48:25 PM »

Remedy Lane is my favorite.

jammindude · « **Reply #1976 on:** June 27, 2013, 03:23:40 PM »

Quote from: Zantera on June 27, 2013, 02:47:47 PM

BE is their best imo, followed by TPE and Entropia.

BE is very ambitious, and personally one of my favorite POS albums....but I would *never* recommend it for a first time listener.

It's more performance art set to music than a group of "songs" per se...

Scorpion · « **Reply #1977 on:** June 27, 2013, 03:28:35 PM »

Quote from: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on June 27, 2013, 02:48:25 PM

Remedy Lane is my favorite.

Yo, it's kinda getting really scary how well our musical opinions match up.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #1978 on:** June 27, 2013, 03:31:36 PM »

Quote from: Scorpion on June 27, 2013, 03:28:35 PM

Quote from: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on June 27, 2013, 02:48:25 PM
Remedy Lane is my favorite.

Yo, it's kinda getting really scary how well our musical opinions match up.

Separated at birth, perhaps?

Scorpion · « **Reply #1979 on:** June 29, 2013, 06:31:06 AM »

Probably. You weren't born in Germany, by any chance?

SomeoneLikeHim · « **Reply #1980 on:** July 12, 2013, 07:48:50 AM »

So, I have now spent a few weeks absorbing The Perfect Element. Holy shit, if any album deserves to have the word "perfect" in it it's this. I worship everything about it, the only song that hasn't really clicked is King of Loss but I still enjoy it. I have also listened to "One Hour by the Concrete Lake" a few times. Very good album, but not even close to TPE's perfection IMO.

I'm thinking Entropia next and then working my way chronologically through the discography. I'm looking forward to it!

Elite · « **Reply #1981 on:** July 12, 2013, 07:52:37 AM »

Good job! OHBTCL is my favourite, but I'm pretty much the only one who thinks that. Most PoS fans think Remedy Lane is their best and that one is indeed fantastic as well. Regarding King of Loss, that's definitely the biggest grower on the album and one of the biggest growers I've ever heard. I used to really dislike the song until it finally clicked. Right now it's my favourite from TPE. Enjoy the amazing journey that is Pain of Salvation's music!

(also, feel free to step by the Polls/Survivors section for the ungoing Pain of Salvation Survivor, but please don't vote off stuff you haven't heard

)

SomeoneLikeHim · « **Reply #1982 on:** July 12, 2013, 11:05:37 AM »

I will say though, they sure know how to open an album. Both Used and Inside are among the best album openers I have ever heard.

Zantera · « **Reply #1983 on:** July 12, 2013, 11:32:15 AM »

It gets better! Foreword is imo one of their best songs, and does a brilliant job opening Entropia. I don't think there is another example where the first song on a band's first album manages to summarize their sound so well, in just one song.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #1984 on:** July 12, 2013, 02:31:16 PM »

Quote from: SomeoneLikeHim on June 27, 2013, 01:18:07 PM

So I thought I should give these guys a try and put on TPE1. Wow, just wow. I'm on Ashes now and my mind is blown. This is amazing.

If you like that one it's a pretty safe bet that you'll enjoy the other three early albums:

Entropia
One Hour By The Concrete Lake
Remedy Lane

I pretty much hate everything else they've done although "Be" has a couple of cool moments.

pogoowner · « **Reply #1985 on:** July 12, 2013, 03:34:03 PM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on July 12, 2013, 02:31:16 PM

Quote from: SomeoneLikeHim on June 27, 2013, 01:18:07 PM
So I thought I should give these guys a try and put on TPE1. Wow, just wow. I'm on Ashes now and my mind is blown. This is amazing.

If you like that one it's a pretty safe bet that you'll enjoy the other three early albums:

Entropia
One Hour By The Concrete Lake
Remedy Lane

I pretty much hate everything else they've done although "Be" has a couple of cool moments.

Hate is probably a strong word, but that's pretty much how I feel. 12:5 is awesome, but I never listen to anything they've released since.

Nel · « **Reply #1986 on:** July 12, 2013, 06:35:08 PM »

12:5 is exactly the kind of live album I like. Complete reinterpretation of music that makes it worth listening to.

I've warmed up to Remedy Lane over the years. But like Kurt, I really can't stand anything after that.

sueño · « **Reply #1987 on:** July 12, 2013, 06:41:28 PM »

I think I will absorb some PoS this weekend. I have Pain and need Salvation. $:-\$

Will begin with Remedy Lane on the way home...

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #1988 on:** July 13, 2013, 12:25:37 AM »

jammindude · « **Reply #1989 on:** July 13, 2013, 02:35:08 PM »

Quote from: sueño on July 12, 2013, 06:41:28 PM

I think I will absorb some PoS this weekend. I have Pain and need Salvation. $:-\$

Will begin with Remedy Lane on the way home...

Remedy Lane *IS* my favorite...and I know some people will disagree with me...but I think The Perfect Element is a better starting album. I that TPE was mind-blowing from start to finish from my very first spin. When I first bought Remedy Lane, I had high expectations...and was initially disappointed. It took about 6 months and 10 spins before that album "clicked" with me. Your mileage may vary.

sueño · « **Reply #1990 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:15:16 PM »

Advice taken and much appreciated.

Btw, did already purchase Road Salt. Beautiful! And I can't tell you how much I love "of dust". Maybe not a favorite here, but that mournful, gospel quality gives me chills. Great to sing to.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #1991 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:38:57 PM »

Quote from: sueño on July 13, 2013, 03:15:16 PM

Advice taken and much appreciated.

Btw, did already purchase Road Salt. Beautiful! And I can't tell you how much I love "of dust". Maybe not a favorite here, but that mournful, gospel quality gives me chills. Great to sing to.

You'll love Nauticus off of BE.

sueño · « **Reply #1992 on:** July 14, 2013, 11:57:56 AM »

Quote from: Ben_Jamin on July 13, 2013, 07:38:57 PM

Quote from: sueño on July 13, 2013, 03:15:16 PM
Advice taken and much appreciated.

Btw, did already purchase Road Salt. Beautiful! And I can't tell you how much I love "of dust". Maybe not a favorite here, but that mournful, gospel quality gives me chills. Great to sing to.

You'll love Nauticus off of BE.

Just gave it a listen. Can't say I care for the muddy sounding vocal effects, but I do like the "chain gang" style of it. 6/10, i say.

SomeoneLikeHim · « **Reply #1993 on:** July 24, 2013, 11:54:44 AM »

Listening to Entropia for the first time now. Foreword is

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #1994 on:** July 24, 2013, 12:09:58 PM »

Entropia is like musical schizophrenia.

(e.g. I FUCKING LOVE IT!!

)

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