Author Topic: Storm Corrosion (New Mikael Akerfeldt/Steven Wilson project) (Read 59797 times)

Silver Tears · « **Reply #385 on:** May 06, 2012, 04:11:36 AM »

I'm psyched about the new Arjen, and I love Storm Corrosion.

YOU'RE JUST WRONG ABOUT EVERYTHING.

Nick · « **Reply #386 on:** May 06, 2012, 02:34:51 PM »

Quote from: Silver Tears on May 06, 2012, 04:11:36 AM

I'm psyched about the new Arjen, and I love Storm Corrosion.

YOU'RE JUST WRONG ABOUT EVERYTHING.

Tahlia knows what's up.

In any case my PS3 seems to have died, which sucks on about 10 different levels, one of which is I got the Blu-Ray of the new album. I'm torn between just listening to the CD in the meanwhile, or waiting for a fix/new PS3 before listening.

Gadough · « **Reply #387 on:** May 06, 2012, 02:48:16 PM »

I still haven't listened to this whole album lol $:-\$

Crow · « **Reply #388 on:** May 06, 2012, 04:44:37 PM »

Quote from: skydivingninja on May 05, 2012, 11:44:20 PM

If you're psyched about the new Arjen release you'll probably hate Storm Corrosion.

I'm psyched for both and getting both the same day

Pockets17red · « **Reply #389 on:** May 06, 2012, 04:56:50 PM »

Quote from: Parama on May 06, 2012, 04:44:37 PM

Quote from: skydivingninja on May 05, 2012, 11:44:20 PM
If you're psyched about the new Arjen release you'll probably hate Storm Corrosion.
I'm psyched for both and getting both the same day

Both are amazing!

(IMO)

Zantera · « **Reply #390 on:** May 07, 2012, 05:01:41 AM »

Almost through my first listen, and it's pretty much what I expected it would sound like. I like it, but I also feel like it's far too early to have a real opinion of it, I can probably have one after 5-10 spins.

Silver Tears · « **Reply #391 on:** May 07, 2012, 05:05:19 AM »

Quote from: Gadough on May 06, 2012, 02:48:16 PM

I still haven't listened to this whole album lol $:-\$

Oh Drew.

KevShmev · « **Reply #392 on:** May 07, 2012, 11:33:16 PM »

Gorille85 · « **Reply #393 on:** May 08, 2012, 12:20:46 AM »

Can't wait to pick it the album tomorrow.

Zantera · « **Reply #394 on:** May 08, 2012, 08:24:44 AM »

After a few more spins I must say that the album is really good. Don't get the negative feedback, I feel like the album offers lots if interesting ideas and good songs, to me it just feels like "it isnt progressive, therefor it isnt good"-bs.

TioJorge · « **Reply #395 on:** May 08, 2012, 09:46:38 AM »

Such a beautiful album. Listened to it again last night and I have a newfound boner for the title track. It was slipping in the ranks thanks to Hag and Happy but it might be in the second spot behind Hag.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #396 on:** May 08, 2012, 10:14:26 AM »

OK I'm just half-way through and this is blowing my mind. This is even better than I expected!

1 listen in... Great album. I'm sure it'll grow even more on me though!

wkiml · « **Reply #397 on:** May 09, 2012, 09:20:51 AM »

Album came a few days ago, still haven't listened too it

jag66 · « **Reply #398 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:32:24 PM »

First listen.. this is definitely going to take a few listens to make a sound judgement! Ljudet Innan is the initial standout track for me.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #399 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:40:33 PM »

Not that they were high expectations, but the album definately exceeded them. The only negative thing I can really say about the album is that because the dynamics are pronounced (no clipping), you really need a controlled listening environment to get the album. I tried to listen to it in the car on my drive to S. Carolina and even in my quiet as hell Prius it was noticable that some parts did were lost in the car noise.

That said, easily one of the most well produced albums I've ever heard.

ich bin besser · « **Reply #400 on:** May 09, 2012, 01:21:56 PM »

Quote from: Dr. DTVT on May 09, 2012, 12:40:33 PM

I tried to listen to it in the car on my drive to S. Carolina and even in my quiet as hell Prius it was noticable that some parts did were lost in the car noise.

Yep, this is definitely NOT a car CD.
Me likes it a lot so far.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #401 on:** May 09, 2012, 01:43:57 PM »

Quote from: Zantera on May 08, 2012, 08:24:44 AM

After a few more spins I must say that the album is really good. Don't get the negative feedback, I feel like the album offers lots if interesting ideas and good songs, to me it just feels like "it isnt progressive, therefor it isnt good"-bs.

For me at least it's nothing of the sort. It's just that it fails to retain any of my interest, so about halfway through the first song I'm already switching to something else. There are definitely some pretty parts, but that's about the extent of it, as they're few and far between.

Zantera · « **Reply #402 on:** May 09, 2012, 01:47:09 PM »

I didn't mean that as something negative. I think the album has parts that sound very much like Wilson and Åkerfeldt, but it is more minimalistic in a way, and for people who want something more uptempo (or just not liking the minimalistic part) I can see their PoV.

Xanthul · « **Reply #403 on:** May 09, 2012, 01:51:19 PM »

My wife just called me to tell me the special edition arrived this afternoon

now I have to wait until friday at least to give it a prooer first listen in vynil and with headphones

jammindude · « **Reply #404 on:** May 09, 2012, 05:17:12 PM »

After hearing a few tracks...this album reminds me *A LOT* of an album by Univers Zero called "Heresie" released in 1979.

At first I was sure, because I hadn't heard the UZ album in such a long time...but going back and listening to it right now, and I think there are quite a bit of similarities.

There are some differences...(the UZ album has drums)...but the "vibe" is EXTREMELY similar to my ears. One wonders if this wasn't in "inspiration corner" for one (or both) of the artists.

Jaq · « **Reply #405 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:59:32 PM »

Quote from: jammindude on May 09, 2012, 05:17:12 PM

After hearing a few tracks...this album reminds me *A LOT* of an album by Univers Zero called "Heresie" released in 1979.

At first I was sure, because I hadn't heard the UZ album in such a long time...but going back and listening to it right now, and I think there are quite a bit of similarities.

There are some differences...(the UZ album has drums)...but the "vibe" is EXTREMELY similar to my ears. One wonders if this wasn't in "inspiration corner" for one (or both) of the artists.

THAT'S what it reminded me of! Only Univers Zero is a LOT more experimental than this. Love that band.

Xanthul · « **Reply #406 on:** May 10, 2012, 01:59:22 PM »

Just opened the package, I was kinda underwhelmed by it. The poster is not too great and the other stuff is just the normal vinyl edition plus the bluray edition with the same artwork, pictures etc. in both packages.

Hopefully I will be able to give it a listen tomorrow after I'm done with my roulette round.

Jirpo · « **Reply #407 on:** May 11, 2012, 02:42:56 AM »

Finally got around to it! Great album! Will take me a few listens but really loved it particularly the last two songs.

TL · « **Reply #408 on:** May 11, 2012, 03:18:12 PM »

My copy arrived today.

I liked Heritage, and really liked Grace For Drowning. I was hoping for something very experimental and out there. When they released the video for Drag Ropes, it lined up pretty well with what I was hoping for.

After my first listen through, I'd say it's good, but not great. A bit underwhelming. It's not as out there as I was expecting, and at times felt a bit directionless, but not in a good way.

I'll give it a few more spins over the next few days to see if it grows on me.

Mechanix1911 · « **Reply #409 on:** May 12, 2012, 02:05:09 AM »

It really grows on you, it has a really specific atmosphere and beauty to it.

ZBomber · « **Reply #410 on:** May 12, 2012, 03:36:30 AM »

Quote from: Xanthul on May 10, 2012, 01:59:22 PM

Just opened the package, I was kinda underwhelmed by it. The poster is not too great and the other stuff is just the normal vinyl edition plus the bluray edition with the same artwork, pictures etc. in both packages.

Hopefully I will be able to give it a listen tomorrow after I'm done with my roulette round.

Me too. I dunno why, but I was expecting an actual boxset... not just the vinyl and CD put into a shipping box.

That said, I do think the poster included is pretty cool. The finish on the gatefold is a nice touch as well, and I have my signed photo framed up on my wall.

Listened to the 5.1 mix earlier, nothing I can complain about there.

Xanthul · « **Reply #411 on:** May 12, 2012, 03:59:04 AM »

WAT

I don't have the signed picture yet, they sent me an email saying they would send it separately because they had some problems:

Quote

due to an unforeseen delay with the autographed poster, you will not receive this poster with your initial shipment. The signed 12” x 12” poster will be shipped to you separately as soon as possible. We will provide you with more information on this delivery as soon as we can.

ZBomber · « **Reply #412 on:** May 12, 2012, 04:02:44 AM »

Quote from: Xanthul on May 12, 2012, 03:59:04 AM

WAT

I don't have the signed picture yet, they sent me an email saying they would send it separately because they had some problems:

Quote
due to an unforeseen delay with the autographed poster, you will not receive this poster with your initial shipment. The signed 12” x 12” poster will be shipped to you separately as soon as possible. We will provide you with more information on this delivery as soon as we can.

Mine came a day before my boxset, actually. I would just keep checking, I got the same email but there didnt seem to be any delay in its shipping.

Sketchy · « **Reply #413 on:** May 12, 2012, 06:18:17 AM »

Just listened to Storm Corrosion for the first time. It's so good I don't even know what to make of it, but either way I'm buzzing like crazy after that.

Silver Tears · « **Reply #414 on:** May 12, 2012, 06:26:05 AM »

^ I like your enthusiasm

BlackInk · « **Reply #415 on:** May 12, 2012, 09:06:09 AM »

Just gave this thing a listen and I'm not overly impressed. I mean it's fine and atmospheric and all, but it's a bit to dull to really get my attention.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #416 on:** May 12, 2012, 09:27:22 AM »

Quote from: Dr. DTVT on May 09, 2012, 12:40:33 PM

That said, easily one of the most well produced albums I've ever heard.

This.

Zantera · « **Reply #417 on:** May 12, 2012, 09:28:42 AM »

Really awesome album. Probably top5 so far this year. (I haven't really sat down and done a proper ranking)

Gorille85 · « **Reply #418 on:** May 12, 2012, 09:36:17 AM »

This album is amazing.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #419 on:** May 12, 2012, 10:34:31 AM »

Listened once. It's okay. More ambient than avant-garde at points and actually, well, not very avant-garde at all really.

Will have to give it some more listens, but it's probably going to be one of those things I need to be in the mood for in order to properly appreciate.

News: Track-by-track video for Paralyzed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd5TbGbalPs&feature=youtu.be

Author Topic: Storm Corrosion (New Mikael Akerfeldt/Steven Wilson project) (Read 59797 times)