Author Topic: Anathema (Read 271184 times)

Heretic · « **Reply #770 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:05:44 AM »

AOTY

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #771 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:45:50 AM »

It's another solid album that's for sure.

Hard to say if it's better than WHBWH just yet. A couple of songs don't quite do it for me (Sunlight/Internal Landscapes)

Lightning Song is perhaps the most uplifting 5 minute song ever recorded.

I'd like to see them go a bit heavier at times, it has to be said.

Zantera · « **Reply #772 on:** March 13, 2012, 07:16:42 AM »

Quote from: NecessaryPain on March 13, 2012, 06:45:50 AM

It's another solid album that's for sure.

Hard to say if it's better than WHBWH just yet. A couple of songs don't quite do it for me (Sunlight/Internal Landscapes)

Lightning Song is perhaps the most uplifting 5 minute song ever recorded.

I'd like to see them go a bit heavier at times, it has to be said.

The Silent Enigma and Serenades exist for that.

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #773 on:** March 13, 2012, 07:42:42 AM »

Quote from: Zantera on March 13, 2012, 07:16:42 AM

Quote from: NecessaryPain on March 13, 2012, 06:45:50 AM
It's another solid album that's for sure.

Hard to say if it's better than WHBWH just yet. A couple of songs don't quite do it for me (Sunlight/Internal Landscapes)

Lightning Song is perhaps the most uplifting 5 minute song ever recorded.

I'd like to see them go a bit heavier at times, it has to be said.

I know, but I mean their newer stuff. Just a litte bit, at least.
The Silent Enigma and Serenades exist for that.

? · « **Reply #774 on:** March 13, 2012, 07:53:46 AM »

Some heavier stuff would be interesting but I can't see them doing that beacuse none of the songwriters in the band listen to metal anymore and the only post-Alternative 4 song I would call heavy is Pulled Under at 2000 Metres a Second, which is one of Danny's (and IIRC also Vinny's) least favorite songs. Besides, Serenades is so crushingly heavy that it should satisfy those who want to hear doom metal

I've listened to The Beginning and the End only 2 or 3 times and the samples once - I've been able to resist myself!

I want the album to sound as fresh as possible when it's finally released

Zantera · « **Reply #775 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:50:43 AM »

Yeah, you have a very good point with your argument. The members who had a heavier influence aren't really there anymore, and if we look at how Anathema has evolved, adding a heavier touch would almost be like regressing in sound. It's interesting if we compare PT and Anathema, because PT started out more soft, and their last couple of albums have been much more heavy sounding, meanwhile Anathema is pretty much the opposite. Anathema now is very uplifting, atmospheric and positive, and I have no idea how they could incorporate heavier riffs into that, I don't really know if heaviness would work with atmospheric/positive/uplifting.

lelanddt · « **Reply #776 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:01:00 PM »

Quote from: Zantera on March 13, 2012, 08:50:43 AM

Yeah, you have a very good point with your argument. The members who had a heavier influence aren't really there anymore, and if we look at how Anathema has evolved, adding a heavier touch would almost be like regressing in sound. It's interesting if we compare PT and Anathema, because PT started out more soft, and their last couple of albums have been much more heavy sounding, meanwhile Anathema is pretty much the opposite. Anathema now is very uplifting, atmospheric and positive, and I have no idea how they could incorporate heavier riffs into that, I don't really know if heaviness would work with atmospheric/positive/uplifting.

There were traces of heaviness on "We're Here" Such as Summernight Horizon, or Simple Mistake, but that of course is instrument heaviness and nothing like A Dying Wish.

Also Untouchable Pt. 1 seriously needs to go viral. It's happened with much worse songs before...

Heretic · « **Reply #777 on:** March 13, 2012, 05:25:34 PM »

I'd prefer if there were less prominent female vocals on this album, but it's still absolutely amazing. Lightning Song is very uplifting and powerful, but I'd love to see how it sounds with male vocals as well.

Also: the end of The Storm Before the Calm is incredible.

Silver Tears · « **Reply #778 on:** March 14, 2012, 05:03:54 AM »

I really like the female vocals on the album, on my first listen I was surprised there was so much but I think it suits the album well

faemir · « **Reply #779 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:08:46 PM »

OH GOD SO GOOD

Heretic · « **Reply #780 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:48:38 PM »

IF ONLY YOU COULD OPEN UP YOUR MIND AND SEE

lelanddt · « **Reply #781 on:** March 15, 2012, 12:07:06 AM »

THEY TOOK ALL THE VIDEOS DOWN NO!!! Now we have to wait until late April!

Heretic · « **Reply #782 on:** March 17, 2012, 06:42:40 AM »

After 10 spins of this album, I can easily say it's the best album I've heard so far this year. I don't know if it surpasses WHBWH, but it's right there with it.

Zantera · « **Reply #783 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:07:18 AM »

On my third listen of the album now, pretty good. First listen was a bit of a let down actually, possibly because of high expectations, but it didn't blow me away in the same way that WHBWH did on the first listen. But it has grown with each listen, and I can definitely see potential in the album. I'm already starting to really dig it on this listen, which is good.

As for how it ranks into the albums I know so far this year, I would say that it is probably just below or tied with Gazpacho - March of Ghosts for AOTY so far.

Heretic · « **Reply #784 on:** March 18, 2012, 08:45:30 AM »

Alright, I concede. Lightning Song is the best song of 2012 so far.

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #785 on:** March 18, 2012, 04:45:30 PM »

Quote from: Heretic on March 18, 2012, 08:45:30 AM

Alright, I concede. Lightning Song is the best song of 2012 so far.

It's definitely the 'Dreaming Light' of this album.

Still not a big fan of Sunlight or Lost Child. For that reason I'd have to say WHBWH is the better album.

Still a solid record, though.

poespas · « **Reply #786 on:** March 18, 2012, 04:48:39 PM »

I want to take a deep dive into this band, where shall I start?
I do not prefer to start with their doom/gothic stuff.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #787 on:** March 18, 2012, 04:57:28 PM »

Quote from: poespas on March 18, 2012, 04:48:39 PM

I want to take a deep dive into this band, where shall I start?
I do not prefer to start with their doom/gothic stuff.

WE'RE HERE BECAUSE WE'RE HERE

Zantera · « **Reply #788 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:01:19 PM »

I don't quite get the fuzz over Lightning Song so far, but again I've only heard the album 3 times so far. On the other hand, Dreaming Light isn't one of my favorites on WHBWH either, so I guess different opinions exist.
I'd say Lost Child and the Untouchable-songs are my favorites so far.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #789 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:02:34 PM »

Quote from: seasonsinthesky on March 18, 2012, 04:57:28 PM

Quote from: poespas on March 18, 2012, 04:48:39 PM
I want to take a deep dive into this band, where shall I start?
I do not prefer to start with their doom/gothic stuff.

WE'RE HERE BECAUSE WE'RE HERE

ColdFireYYZ · « **Reply #790 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:38:02 PM »

I've listened to the new album 12 times so far. I think I may like it just as much as WHBWH, if not a little more. Lightening Song is definitely my favorite. I can't stop listening to it.

Heretic · « **Reply #791 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:38:45 PM »

Quote from: Zantera on March 18, 2012, 05:01:19 PM

I don't quite get the fuzz over Lightning Song so far, but again I've only heard the album 3 times so far. On the other hand, Dreaming Light isn't one of my favorites on WHBWH either, so I guess different opinions exist.
I'd say Lost Child and the Untouchable-songs are my favorites so far.

I'd have thought for someone who loves female vocalists so much, you'd be ecstatic over a song like this. It's just utterly uplifting, happy, powerful, inspiring... the list goes on, haha.

Quote from: ColdFireYYZ on March 18, 2012, 05:38:02 PM

I've listened to the new album 12 times so far. I think I may like it just as much as WHBWH, if not a little more. Lightening Song is definitely my favorite. I can't stop listening to it.

Yup, it's amazing. I'm currently in love with the second half of the Storm Before the Calm. So good.

abydos · « **Reply #792 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:51:02 PM »

Quote from: poespas on March 18, 2012, 04:48:39 PM

I want to take a deep dive into this band, where shall I start?
I do not prefer to start with their doom/gothic stuff.

A Fine Day To Exit

? · « **Reply #793 on:** March 19, 2012, 12:32:45 AM »

Quote from: poespas on March 18, 2012, 04:48:39 PM

I want to take a deep dive into this band, where shall I start?
I do not prefer to start with their doom/gothic stuff.

Judgement or Alternative 4

Heretic · « **Reply #794 on:** March 22, 2012, 06:10:28 PM »

The drumming on this album is so good. The ending of Sunlight is incredible.

lelanddt · « **Reply #795 on:** March 27, 2012, 10:14:21 PM »

Weather Systems is one of the most unbelievably moving and uplifiting albums I've ever heard. It might....might be even Better than We're Here. That hurt to say. Lightning Song, Untouchable, and oh my god Internal Landscapes.....

I see the light, and I know it's you

I was always there
I will always be there

Heretic · « **Reply #796 on:** March 30, 2012, 11:06:19 PM »

WS is absolutely glorious but I've been on an Anathema kick and seriously listening to A Natural Disaster, Pulled Under at 2000 Metres a Second and Closer clicked hard with me. Closer just has a creepy yet awesome atmospheric feeling to it, and the other, well...

PULLED UNDER AT 2000 METRES A SECOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOND

Zantera · « **Reply #797 on:** March 31, 2012, 12:27:02 AM »

Pulled Under... is great, but not one of my favorites on the album. I can understand why it wouldn't be one of Danny's favorites.

LCArenas · « **Reply #798 on:** April 03, 2012, 06:41:56 PM »

Listening to the new album. Holy shit you guys.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #799 on:** April 03, 2012, 07:54:29 PM »

It's okay. The Gathering of Clouds is by far the best song. Maybe I just need to digest it still.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #800 on:** April 03, 2012, 08:27:14 PM »

Quote from: seasonsinthesky on March 05, 2012, 04:08:06 PM

Quote from: Heretic on March 05, 2012, 01:37:25 PM
Quote from: seasonsinthesky on February 15, 2012, 07:15:32 PM
Quote from: Heretic on February 15, 2012, 05:10:21 PM
HOLY CRAP THAT WAS AMAZING

Quote from: Heretic on March 13, 2012, 06:05:44 AM

AOTY

aaaand here's my review xD

Zantera · « **Reply #801 on:** April 04, 2012, 01:41:27 AM »

Weather Systems is great, but I don't think it's my AOTY now, and looking at some of the releases later this year, it might be hard for it to end up in the top5/10-region.

FretMuppet · « **Reply #802 on:** April 04, 2012, 03:16:29 AM »

Yep... I think it done it... it beat We're Here Because We're Here

Heretic · « **Reply #803 on:** April 04, 2012, 05:59:57 AM »

Quote from: Zantera on April 04, 2012, 01:41:27 AM

Weather Systems is great, but I don't think it's my AOTY now, and looking at some of the releases later this year, it might be hard for it to end up in the top5/10-region.

I think you just need some more time with the album, it's as good as WHBWH in my opinion, after like 15+ listens.

Zantera · « **Reply #804 on:** April 04, 2012, 07:11:53 AM »

Quote from: Heretic on April 04, 2012, 05:59:57 AM

Quote from: Zantera on April 04, 2012, 01:41:27 AM
Weather Systems is great, but I don't think it's my AOTY now, and looking at some of the releases later this year, it might be hard for it to end up in the top5/10-region.

I think you just need some more time with the album, it's as good as WHBWH in my opinion, after like 15+ listens.

To be fair I've heard it 9 times now, and I still think it's a bit underwhelming. It's impossible not to compare it to WHBWH (for obvious reasons) and I don't feel like any of the songs on Weather Systems are good enough to be placed on WHBWH. Maybe the Untouchable-songs, but while the rest on Weather Systems is great, I don't think any of the songs are Universal/Hindsight/Thin Air-awesome.

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