Author Topic: Leprous - v. The Longer the Pitfalls (Read 97503 times)

Ruba · « **Reply #665 on:** September 03, 2019, 07:28:08 PM »

Ehh... It feels like a less epic version of The Cloak to me. Chorus is great, but that's a staple in Leprous songs.

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #666 on:** September 03, 2019, 08:24:55 PM »

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.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #667 on:** September 05, 2019, 06:23:22 AM »

Got the promo copy yesterday, and decided to listen to it on a long run. I'm in love with this album!!!!

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #668 on:** September 05, 2019, 06:46:08 AM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on September 05, 2019, 06:23:22 AM

Got the promo copy yesterday, and decided to listen to it on a long run. I'm in love with this album!!!!

Is really different than their last 2-3 albums?

BTW me right now, wanted to share pic of this gorgeous shirt

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #669 on:** September 05, 2019, 10:34:54 AM »

Quote from: Tomislav95 on September 05, 2019, 06:46:08 AM

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on September 05, 2019, 06:23:22 AM
Got the promo copy yesterday, and decided to listen to it on a long run. I'm in love with this album!!!!

Is really different than their last 2-3 albums?

BTW me right now, wanted to share pic of this gorgeous shirt

It truly is!!!

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #670 on:** September 05, 2019, 12:35:36 PM »

Quote from: Tomislav95 on September 05, 2019, 06:46:08 AM

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on September 05, 2019, 06:23:22 AM
Got the promo copy yesterday, and decided to listen to it on a long run. I'm in love with this album!!!!

Is really different than their last 2-3 albums?

BTW me right now, wanted to share pic of this gorgeous shirt

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

Mebert78 · « **Reply #671 on:** September 05, 2019, 01:45:32 PM »

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.

Nick · « **Reply #672 on:** September 05, 2019, 03:18:07 PM »

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.

Evermind · « **Reply #673 on:** September 05, 2019, 10:29:13 PM »

Quote from: twosuitsluke on September 05, 2019, 12:35:36 PM

Quote from: Tomislav95 on September 05, 2019, 06:46:08 AM
Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on September 05, 2019, 06:23:22 AM
Got the promo copy yesterday, and decided to listen to it on a long run. I'm in love with this album!!!!

Is really different than their last 2-3 albums?

BTW me right now, wanted to share pic of this gorgeous shirt

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

Yep, same.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #674 on:** September 06, 2019, 01:38:42 PM »

Quote from: Nick on September 05, 2019, 03:18:07 PM

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!

ErHaO · « **Reply #675 on:** September 06, 2019, 01:50:28 PM »

Wow, I really love that latest song. Not all that familiar with their work, but will definitely check out the album.

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #676 on:** September 19, 2019, 11:55:32 PM »

There's a new song out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8BRvRru8-I

It's different, sounds more hopeful and bright than Below.

Crow · « **Reply #677 on:** September 20, 2019, 12:09:37 AM »

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

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #678 on:** September 20, 2019, 12:21:11 AM »

LOL you hate Malina so much it's funny

Elite · « **Reply #679 on:** September 20, 2019, 03:38:00 AM »

Quote from: Cyril on September 20, 2019, 12:09:37 AM

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.

Kilgore Trout · « **Reply #680 on:** September 20, 2019, 03:48:28 AM »

Nothing.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #681 on:** September 20, 2019, 05:04:55 AM »

Didn’t find this boring at all. Love the percussive elements from Baard. Einar sounds angelic as always. Beautiful melodies. 2/2 so far!

The Walrus · « **Reply #682 on:** September 20, 2019, 05:39:05 AM »

Lol I'm loving the two songs so far. This album is gonna rule

Train of Naught · « **Reply #683 on:** September 20, 2019, 05:41:42 AM »

Quote from: Kilgore Trout on September 20, 2019, 03:48:28 AM

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

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 Walrus · « **Reply #684 on:** September 20, 2019, 05:46:20 AM »

I don't see how this is a mainstream radio song. No way would this get played there

Train of Naught · « **Reply #685 on:** September 20, 2019, 06:19:30 AM »

A lot of prog fans think that 4/4 and standard song structure equals mainstream

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #686 on:** September 20, 2019, 06:50:38 AM »

Quote from: Train of Naught on September 20, 2019, 05:41:42 AM

Quote from: Kilgore Trout on September 20, 2019, 03:48:28 AM
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

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

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #687 on:** September 20, 2019, 07:04:20 AM »

Quote from: Kattelox on September 20, 2019, 05:46:20 AM

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

if only Eurovision was this good

cramx3 · « **Reply #688 on:** September 20, 2019, 08:36:53 AM »

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

Ruba · « **Reply #689 on:** September 20, 2019, 08:55:07 AM »

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. $:-\$

Lethean · « **Reply #690 on:** September 20, 2019, 08:58:22 AM »

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.

Freeze · « **Reply #691 on:** September 20, 2019, 09:13:07 AM »

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!

ErHaO · « **Reply #692 on:** September 20, 2019, 09:56:55 AM »

I think both songs are fantastic.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #693 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:24:48 AM »

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!

Lethean · « **Reply #694 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:34:25 AM »

Quote from: Mebert78 on September 20, 2019, 10:24:48 AM

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.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #695 on:** September 20, 2019, 01:24:14 PM »

Quote from: Lethean on September 20, 2019, 08:58:22 AM

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.

Pettor · « **Reply #696 on:** September 23, 2019, 01:17:47 AM »

Just listened to Alleviate and HOLY MOTHER OF!!!!

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

Production is great!!

Heretic · « **Reply #697 on:** October 11, 2019, 10:26:27 AM »

Anyone listened to the track released today, Distant Bells? Vocally outstanding once again.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #698 on:** October 11, 2019, 11:01:15 AM »

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.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #699 on:** October 12, 2019, 09:46:12 AM »

Can’t believe there isn’t more discussion about this song.

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Author Topic: Leprous - v. The Longer the Pitfalls (Read 97503 times)