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Re: Anathema
« Reply #840 on: April 19, 2012, 10:43:12 PM »
This album is fucking amazing.

I dunno, it's hitting me harder than WHBWH right now.  Much harder.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #841 on: April 21, 2012, 09:14:03 AM »
Got my copy yesterday and I've listened to it once. It needs more listens and time to sink in, but right now my impression is that it's a good record, but I wish there was more variety - most songs rely on one theme that gets developed with a buildup and for that reason it's a bit exhaustive to listen to the full album at once. But who knows, maybe it'll end up being my favorite Anathema album after it has grown on me.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #842 on: April 21, 2012, 09:44:16 AM »
Wow, my first listen of the album just blew me away. I expected it would need some listens to grow, like WHBWH did, but it clicked right away. The only song that still feels a bit "meh" is " The Lost Child", right now my favourites are Untouchable part 1, The Gathering of the Clouds and The Storm Before The Calm.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #843 on: April 21, 2012, 10:11:12 AM »
Quote from: ? on April 21, 2012, 09:14:03 AM
Got my copy yesterday and I've listened to it once. It needs more listens and time to sink in, but right now my impression is that it's a good record, but I wish there was more variety - most songs rely on one theme that gets developed with a buildup and for that reason it's a bit exhaustive to listen to the full album at once. But who knows, maybe it'll end up being my favorite Anathema album after it has grown on me.

Yeah I hear you. I also feel like the album is a bit more one dimensional then WHBWH, many of the songs seem to follow a "formula", even though they're good songs.
Apart from Untouchable (both parts) and The Lost Child, none of the other songs really make me all super-excited like WHBWH did.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #844 on: April 21, 2012, 10:34:57 AM »
Wow. This album is just. Wow.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #845 on: April 21, 2012, 10:39:13 AM »
INTERNAL LANDSCAPES.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #846 on: April 21, 2012, 01:04:00 PM »
Quote from: Tyrias on April 21, 2012, 09:44:16 AM
Wow, my first listen of the album just blew me away. I expected it would need some listens to grow, like WHBWH did, but it clicked right away. The only song that still feels a bit "meh" is " The Lost Child", right now my favourites are Untouchable part 1, The Gathering of the Clouds and The Storm Before The Calm.
Yeah, I'm loving those songs too and "The Lost Child" is just kinda "there" right now.

Right now, WS is sitting right at the top of the 'stupidly amazing' pile.  There's nothing else in that pile from this year yet.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #847 on: April 21, 2012, 02:12:24 PM »
The Lost Child really picks up in the second half of the song. That one is definitely a grower.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #848 on: April 21, 2012, 02:15:01 PM »
Got the album yesterday, love the packaging. I agree with TKIC, this is definitely at the top of the albums released this year.
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« Reply #849 on: April 21, 2012, 02:15:52 PM »
Quote from: ZBomber on April 21, 2012, 02:12:24 PM
The Lost Child really picks up in the second half of the song.

Yeah, imo, the first half is one of the weaker parts of the album, while the second half is one of the best.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #850 on: April 21, 2012, 02:16:53 PM »
First half of The Lost Child reminds me of older Anathema. Alternative 4/Judgement, maybe that's why I really love it.  :hat
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #851 on: April 21, 2012, 03:07:58 PM »
First listen; damn, that was awesome!
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #852 on: April 21, 2012, 11:52:01 PM »
Setlist for the first night of the tour in Krakow

They played all off Weather Systems except Sunlight and Gathering of the Clouds (which coincidentally are my 2 least favorites at the moment!) plus Emotional Winter and Wings of God! :tup I also remember that in some topic on the official Anathema forum Danny said they may play Shroud of Frost and Barriers on the new tour so maybe those 2 will be played on some upcoming shows.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #853 on: April 22, 2012, 03:32:54 AM »
That setlist looks so awesome. Emotional Winter is one of my favorites, Universal, Thin Air, Fragile Dreams, Flying, man it looks awesome.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #854 on: April 22, 2012, 09:41:03 AM »
New album is pretty awesome, but not as good as the last one I think.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #855 on: April 22, 2012, 09:56:42 AM »
The Storm Before the Calm is the best them.

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Re: Anathema
« Reply #856 on: April 22, 2012, 12:10:06 PM »
The setlist looks good but they didn't play 2 of my favorite songs - Summernight Horizon and Leave No Trace. I hope they add at least one of those two if they come to America.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #857 on: April 22, 2012, 12:21:47 PM »
Quote from: Nick on April 22, 2012, 09:41:03 AM
New album is pretty awesome, but not as good as the last one I think.

More listens might change your mind. I think it's absolutely equal at the very least.

Quote from: WindMaster on April 22, 2012, 09:56:42 AM
The Storm Before the Calm is the best them.

I'M GETTING COLDER!

The second half of that song blows me away every single time.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #858 on: April 22, 2012, 12:48:49 PM »
How does it hold up against We're Here Because We're Here?
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #859 on: April 22, 2012, 01:04:31 PM »
Quote from: senecadawg2 on April 22, 2012, 12:48:49 PM
How does it hold up against We're Here Because We're Here?
I think it's better, but others here disagree.

I'd say give it a listen and see for yourself. :)
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« Reply #860 on: April 22, 2012, 01:05:23 PM »
Good insight  ;)
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #861 on: April 22, 2012, 01:10:55 PM »
Quote from: senecadawg2 on April 22, 2012, 01:05:23 PM
Good insight  ;)
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Well, I'm just saying that there's a diversity of opinions on it right now, though most seem to favor it being weaker than WHBWH.

Personally, I think the quality of WHBWH is vastly overblown.  It's a good album, but I kinda start to lose interest during the last two tracks.  WS, so far, has me hooked throughout.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #862 on: April 22, 2012, 01:11:41 PM »
Quote from: senecadawg2 on April 22, 2012, 12:48:49 PM
How does it hold up against We're Here Because We're Here?
I'd say its equally as great as WHBWH. Its kind of like a continuation of that album.
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #863 on: April 22, 2012, 01:18:56 PM »
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Quote from: senecadawg2 on April 22, 2012, 01:05:23 PM
Good insight  ;)
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Well, I'm just saying that there's a diversity of opinions on it right now, though most seem to favor it being weaker than WHBWH.

Personally, I think the quality of WHBWH is vastly overblown.  It's a good album, but I kinda start to lose interest during the last two tracks.  WS, so far, has me hooked throughout.

The last two tracks (Universal and Hindsight) are the best on the album. :O
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #864 on: April 22, 2012, 01:20:16 PM »
^  :eek "Summernight Horizon" and "Thin Air" wish to have word with thee!
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #865 on: April 22, 2012, 01:28:56 PM »
Quote from: Zantera on April 22, 2012, 01:18:56 PM
Quote from: The King in Crimson on April 22, 2012, 01:10:55 PM
Quote from: senecadawg2 on April 22, 2012, 01:05:23 PM
Good insight  ;)
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Well, I'm just saying that there's a diversity of opinions on it right now, though most seem to favor it being weaker than WHBWH.

Personally, I think the quality of WHBWH is vastly overblown.  It's a good album, but I kinda start to lose interest during the last two tracks.  WS, so far, has me hooked throughout.

The last two tracks (Universal and Hindsight) are the best on the album. :O
What? No.

Quote from: seasonsinthesky on April 22, 2012, 01:20:16 PM
^  :eek "Summernight Horizon" and "Thin Air" wish to have word with thee!
Plus "A Simple Mistake."
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #866 on: April 22, 2012, 01:40:11 PM »
Ranking just because:

1. Universal
2. Hindsight
3. Thin Air
4. Summernight Horizon
5. A Simple Mistake
6. Presence
7. Get off, Get out
8. Dreaming Light
9. Angels Walk Among Us
10. Everything
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #867 on: April 22, 2012, 01:42:30 PM »
You put Everything at the end?? WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #868 on: April 22, 2012, 01:47:08 PM »
Quote from: Silver Tears on April 22, 2012, 01:42:30 PM
You put Everything at the end?? WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!

Well in my defense I love the album a lot. So sadly one song has to end up last, I still really like Everything if that makes you feel any better, my dear.  :heart
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #869 on: April 22, 2012, 01:51:05 PM »
RANKIN' BOTH

Dreaming Light
Summernight Horizon
Angels Walk Among Us
A Simple Mistake
Universal
Thin Air
Everything
Hindsight
Get Off Get Out
Presence

Lightning Song
The Storm Before the Calm
Untouchable Pt. 1
The Beginning and the End
Internal Landscapes
The Gathering of the Clouds
Untouchable Pt. 2
Sunlight
The Lost Child
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #870 on: April 22, 2012, 01:52:06 PM »
Quote from: Zantera on April 22, 2012, 01:47:08 PM
Quote from: Silver Tears on April 22, 2012, 01:42:30 PM
You put Everything at the end?? WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!

Well in my defense I love the album a lot. So sadly one song has to end up last, I still really like Everything if that makes you feel any better, my dear.  :heart

Okay, that's alright then, as long as you're appreciating all the awesome  :heart
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #871 on: April 22, 2012, 01:52:43 PM »
Is it wrong that every time I read Zantera's posts I imagine a sexy woman reading them?
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« Reply #872 on: April 22, 2012, 01:54:22 PM »
Maybe a little. Any reason you do that?
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« Reply #873 on: April 22, 2012, 01:57:06 PM »
The long-time Natalie Portman avatar....


God Zantera is so sexy.....
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Re: Anathema
« Reply #874 on: April 22, 2012, 01:58:25 PM »
Haha oh yeah!
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