Author Topic: Soen (new album Memorial is out) (Read 19247 times)

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #70 on:** March 09, 2019, 01:52:34 PM »

Lotus is so good. I liked Lykaia a lot, but Lotus is near perfect.

Evermind · « **Reply #71 on:** June 06, 2019, 09:49:18 AM »

Just found out Soen is doing their first Russian tour in support for Lotus in September! It's with The Ocean, too.

It's on a Monday night though, but I'll take what I can get.

krands85 · « **Reply #72 on:** June 26, 2019, 08:49:36 AM »

I kind of forgot about these guys, so I'm just getting round to hearing the new album now. I'm only halfway through, but absolutely loving it so far

emtee · « **Reply #73 on:** August 22, 2019, 02:06:06 PM »

This band has me under some kind of mesmerizing spell
lately. Really connecting with their music.

pfillion · « **Reply #74 on:** October 23, 2020, 05:00:18 AM »

New single

https://youtu.be/gH-zcF0REJg

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #75 on:** October 23, 2020, 08:29:33 AM »

“Imperial” track-listing:
1. Lumerian
2. Deceiver
3. Monarch
4. Illusion
5. Antagonist
6. Modesty
7. Dissident
8. Fortune

“Imperial” is an album which will engage the listener immediately and sustain long after this crazy time has passed, its rich details destined to make it a classic metal album of this era. “As we continue, we find inspiration in the sad fact that the world is getting more and more polarized, that it’s more complex and it’s not consensus or people getting along” says Ekelöf. “We continue to try and understand why and how that will affect us all.”

SOEN are an undeniable cypher for all which swirls around us, something which will continue to set them apart from their peers for years to come, and “Imperial” is the latest potent, unmissable commentary from their journey. Excited to bring the new material on the road, SOEN also announced the first leg of their “Imperial” European Tour 2021, which will kick-off in the Spring in Oslo, Norway. More dates to be announced soon; tickets and additional information available .

Spring 2021 Tour Dates:

April 6 – John Dee, Oslo – Norway
April 7 – Pustervik, Gothenburg – Sweden
April 8 – Posten, Odense – Denmark
April 9 – Hellraiser, Leipzig – Germany
April 10 – Proxima, Warsaw – Poland
April 11 – Fraanz, Berlin – Germany
April 13 – Colos Saal, Aschaffenburg – Germany
April 14 – Z7, Pratteln – Switzerland
April 15 – Backstage Halle, Munich – Germany
April 16 – Revolver Club, San Donà di Piave – Italy
April 17 – Largo Venue, Rome – Italy
April 20 – Magazzini Generali, Milan – Italy
April 21 – Luxor, Cologne – Germany
April 22 – o2 Academy Islington, London – United Kingdom
April 23 – Melkweg, Amsterdam – The Netherlands
April 25 – Logo, Hamburg – Germany
April 28 – Klubben, Stockholm – Sweden
April 30 – Olympia, Tampere – Finland
May 1 – Tavastia, Helsinki – Finland

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #76 on:** October 23, 2020, 08:35:29 AM »

Awesome! All in on this.

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #77 on:** October 23, 2020, 08:37:29 AM »

https://www.sonicperspectives.com/news/soen-announce-new-album-imperial-for-january-29-2021-unveil-lyric-video-for-first-single-antagonist/

emtee · « **Reply #78 on:** October 23, 2020, 09:10:44 AM »

Like it but don't love it. Lopez always impresses me with his originality. Rarely does he rely on used fills. He always tries to shake it up. I respect that.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #79 on:** October 23, 2020, 01:12:41 PM »

Nice song, gets better for every listen for me. I really dig the solo.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #80 on:** October 26, 2020, 01:27:53 PM »

So far this band has not composed a song I do not like.

That's rare

emtee · « **Reply #81 on:** October 26, 2020, 02:02:31 PM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on October 26, 2020, 01:27:53 PM

So far this band has not composed a song I do not like.

That's rare

Agreed. No skip tracks.

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #82 on:** October 26, 2020, 11:23:03 PM »

Add me to that as well. These guys have shot near the top of my current/active band list.

As much as I hated Lopez leaving Opeth, I absolutely think it was for the best now. I hate to say it, but I think I would put Soen's output above Opeth's post-Watershed catalog. Plus, I cannot get enough of Lopez's playing. Such a smooth, natural player.

darkshade · « **Reply #83 on:** October 30, 2020, 12:01:36 PM »

Been revisiting Opeth after a long time away, what is a good album to start with Soen? Seems you guys weren't thrilled with the early stuff. One of their last 2 albums maybe?

pfillion · « **Reply #84 on:** October 30, 2020, 12:42:45 PM »

Quote from: darkshade on October 30, 2020, 12:01:36 PM

Been revisiting Opeth after a long time away, what is a good album to start with Soen? Seems you guys weren't thrilled with the early stuff. One of their last 2 albums maybe?

You should start with Lotus, their best album in my opinion.

darkshade · « **Reply #85 on:** October 30, 2020, 01:03:37 PM »

Quote from: pfillion on October 30, 2020, 12:42:45 PM

Quote from: darkshade on October 30, 2020, 12:01:36 PM
Been revisiting Opeth after a long time away, what is a good album to start with Soen? Seems you guys weren't thrilled with the early stuff. One of their last 2 albums maybe?

You should start with Lotus, their best album in my opinion.

You win.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #86 on:** October 30, 2020, 01:09:11 PM »

Agreed, Lotus is their best one so far.

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #87 on:** October 30, 2020, 01:45:52 PM »

I'll be the contrarian. Lykaia is by far my favorite of theirs.

ariich · « **Reply #88 on:** November 02, 2020, 01:09:48 PM »

I'm in the they've-got-better-with-each-release camp. Lotus is amazing.

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #89 on:** November 02, 2020, 01:23:14 PM »

Soen is the best Swingy Jazz Fusion band in existence!

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #90 on:** December 11, 2020, 10:01:37 AM »

New Soen single...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTjMgv9aQC8&feature=share

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #91 on:** January 22, 2021, 08:39:27 AM »

A new single dropped today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggazixx942Y

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #92 on:** January 22, 2021, 12:09:56 PM »

New Album is out now!

I'm listening to it now and their sound is evolving for sure.

pfillion · « **Reply #93 on:** January 22, 2021, 12:11:54 PM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on January 22, 2021, 12:09:56 PM

New Album is out now!

It's not next week??

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #94 on:** January 22, 2021, 12:13:44 PM »

Aw shit, you're right, I thought I had the whole album, I just have the three singles

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #95 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:07:14 AM »

Illusion is pretty straight forward Soen but I like it alot.

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #96 on:** January 23, 2021, 01:53:58 PM »

Haven't listened to a note. Waiting for my CD to arrive next week.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #97 on:** January 26, 2021, 07:55:50 AM »

I can't say I'm too excited about the new album at this point. I've not heard any singles but I was really underwhelmed by their last album. I thought Lykaia was great, but nothing really stood out with Lotus, for me.

Saying that, often I find going into a new album with low expectations can leave you really pleasantly surprised

definitely going to be spinning it, with the new Steven Wilson. It's anyone's guess who will come out on top

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #98 on:** January 26, 2021, 08:28:58 AM »

Wow, their last album is my favorite so far and it's really not even close

krands85 · « **Reply #99 on:** January 26, 2021, 09:09:36 AM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on January 26, 2021, 08:28:58 AM

Wow, their last album is my favorite so far and it's really not even close

Likewise!

nattmorker · « **Reply #100 on:** January 26, 2021, 03:08:45 PM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on January 26, 2021, 08:28:58 AM

Wow, their last album is my favorite so far and it's really not even close

Agree! "Lotus" is awesome!

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #101 on:** January 26, 2021, 03:10:26 PM »

Yeah Lotus is my favorite too.

pfillion · « **Reply #102 on:** January 26, 2021, 05:35:17 PM »

Yeah, I also think Lotus is their best album.

Here's a review of the new album: https://www.sonicperspectives.com/album-reviews/soen-imperial/

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #103 on:** January 27, 2021, 02:10:24 PM »

I thought Martin Lopez said he quit Opeth because he was having panic debilitating attacks and stage fright? I guess he got his shit together? Or was that a bullshit excuse to quit Opeth?

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #104 on:** January 28, 2021, 08:45:41 AM »

I have a chat with Martin Lopez tomorrow. What would you guys like me to ask him?

I like the new album, but it's like they redid the previous one all over again.

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

Author Topic: Soen (new album Memorial is out) (Read 19247 times)