Author Topic: CYNIC (Read 53234 times)

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #105 on:** December 23, 2011, 04:09:55 PM »

Quote from: lateralus88 on December 23, 2011, 03:52:12 PM

They aren't quite the same as Cynic, but Atheist are the first band that comes to mind. Unquestionable Presence particularly. Jazz influenced technical death.

Bummer

I already have all three of their albums lol They really hit their stride on Elements

Good call any way Alex.

Gadough · « **Reply #106 on:** December 23, 2011, 06:45:46 PM »

Floyd, they have a 4th album out.

Have you heard that one?

snapple · « **Reply #107 on:** December 23, 2011, 07:20:35 PM »

Quote from: black_floyd on December 23, 2011, 03:46:55 PM

We will never come close to agreeing on this so it's best we not delve further into the disagreement and perhaps see if you know of any bands that fit the criteria of what I asked for.

Focus is a lot different. I think Atheist is probably the best way to go. If you haven't heard of them Ephel Duath has a huge death metal-jazz thing going on. It's a tad different, though.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #108 on:** December 24, 2011, 01:18:04 AM »

Quote from: Gadough on December 23, 2011, 06:45:46 PM

Floyd, they have a 4th album out. Have you heard that one?

I thought I'd heard about plans for a new album around '07 or '08 when they originally reunited (thanks in part to the renewed interest in legitimate technical metal inspired by Cynic's reformation?) I remember seeing a live clip of them in recent years where the vocals were a bit off compared to the quality shown back during their heyday and forgot to keep tabs on 'em. I'll look into this real soon and thanks for the heads up

Quote from: snapple on December 23, 2011, 07:20:35 PM

Quote from: black_floyd on December 23, 2011, 03:46:55 PM
We will never come close to agreeing on this so it's best we not delve further into the disagreement and perhaps see if you know of any bands that fit the criteria of what I asked for.

Focus is a lot different. I think Atheist is probably the best way to go. If you haven't heard of them Ephel Duath has a huge death metal-jazz thing going on. It's a tad different, though.

I'll be sure to check out Ephel Duath. Thanks snapple pie!

Dark Castle · « **Reply #109 on:** December 24, 2011, 02:49:02 AM »

Quote from: black_floyd on December 23, 2011, 04:09:55 PM

Quote from: lateralus88 on December 23, 2011, 03:52:12 PM
They aren't quite the same as Cynic, but Atheist are the first band that comes to mind. Unquestionable Presence particularly. Jazz influenced technical death.

Bummer I already have all three of their albums lol They really hit their stride on Elements

Good call any way Alex.

Jupiter is one hell of an album as well, really glad they reformed

Gadough · « **Reply #110 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:51:50 AM »

It can be album ranking time now?

1. Traced In Air
2. Carbon-Based Anatomy
3. Re-Traced
4. Focus

Quote from: Gadough on May 28, 2010, 05:40:00 AM

I just listened to the Re-Traced EP. Not impressed at all. I originally thought the whole concept of re-writing half of the album was a neat idea, but after listening to it I can't help but wonder why they wasted their time making it when they could have been working on entirely new material.

My opinion of Re-Traced has done a complete 180 since I made this post.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #111 on:** January 10, 2012, 04:29:35 AM »

1. Focus

JRundquist · « **Reply #112 on:** January 10, 2012, 04:41:09 AM »

Traced In Air
Focus
Carbon Based Anatomy
Re-traced In Air

That said I love every single Cynic song.

snapple · « **Reply #113 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:07:42 AM »

I cannot stop listening to Carbon-Based Anatomy. It is a beautiful piece of music.

lateralus88 · « **Reply #114 on:** January 10, 2012, 08:48:52 AM »

1. Focus
2. Carbon-Based Anatomy
3. Traced in Air
4. Re-traced

Carbon and Traced are pretty close, but holy fuck Carbon is one of the best EPs I've heard in so long.

Ħ · « **Reply #115 on:** January 10, 2012, 10:00:00 AM »

So I keep trying these guys. I can definitely see the talent and creativity. I've listened to both of their albums a couple times. But I just can't get over this weird prog metal vibe that puts me on edge. I'll keep trying. They obviously are very skilled, and it's really great to see a prog band committed to shorter albums. They are prog, right?

Gadough · « **Reply #116 on:** January 10, 2012, 07:37:46 PM »

Yeah, I'd definitely call them prog. Even though they don't have 25 minute epics about counts or whatever.

Ħ · « **Reply #117 on:** January 10, 2012, 08:47:16 PM »

Quote from: Gadough on January 10, 2012, 07:37:46 PM

Yeah, I'd definitely call them prog. Even though they don't have 25 minute epics about counts or whatever.

Nope. That's definitely a requirement. Sorry buddy, can't call them "prog."

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #118 on:** January 10, 2012, 09:53:41 PM »

Then they're progressive.

Index · « **Reply #119 on:** January 11, 2012, 12:41:06 AM »

I hope we get a full length Cynic album this year. Carbon-Based Anatomy was such a tease!

Here is my Cynic ranked.

Focus
Traced in Air
Carbon-Based Anatomy
Re-Traced

Is anyone here a fan of Masvidal's short lived side project, "Portal"? On the Focus re-issue they included a few tracks from their 1994 demo. I think it sounds pretty awesome I wish he would revive interest in that project.

MetalManiac666 · « **Reply #120 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:41:57 AM »

Quote from: Index on January 11, 2012, 12:41:06 AM

Is anyone here a fan of Masvidal's short lived side project, "Portal"? On the Focus re-issue they included a few tracks from their 1994 demo. I think it sounds pretty awesome I wish he would revive interest in that project.

Already happening mang.

Index · « **Reply #121 on:** January 11, 2012, 03:29:36 PM »

Quote from: MetalManiac666 on January 11, 2012, 08:41:57 AM

Quote from: Index on January 11, 2012, 12:41:06 AM
Is anyone here a fan of Masvidal's short lived side project, "Portal"? On the Focus re-issue they included a few tracks from their 1994 demo. I think it sounds pretty awesome I wish he would revive interest in that project.

Already happening mang.

Awesome! It's like they read my mind! Will order a copy for sure

pain of occupation · « **Reply #122 on:** January 12, 2012, 06:32:18 PM »

ya, i read about the portal re-issue yesterday. good news indeed.

the three songs included in the re-issue of Focus are top notch. it's entirely possible i would like a full length of that type stuff (if it's all similar quality) more than i like any given cynic release .

Kyo · « **Reply #123 on:** January 23, 2012, 01:09:12 AM »

Last month I conducted a lengthy interview with Cynic's Paul Masvidal, check it out!

https://www.prog-sphere.com/2012/01/05/interview-with-paul-masvidal-of-cynic/

Jaq · « **Reply #124 on:** January 23, 2012, 08:52:25 AM »

Great interview

snapple · « **Reply #125 on:** August 09, 2012, 08:17:50 AM »

I just got The Portal Tapes. Oh it's hella good.

snapple · « **Reply #126 on:** August 09, 2012, 08:20:39 AM »

I wish a new Gordian Knot album would come out

Index · « **Reply #127 on:** August 09, 2012, 09:12:37 AM »

Yeah Portal Tapes is really good. I've had it for a few months and I still have been listening at least couple times a week. Great atmosphere on that album.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #128 on:** August 09, 2012, 09:20:08 AM »

CBA is my favorite thing they've done so far, so tickle me excited.

snapple · « **Reply #129 on:** August 09, 2012, 10:28:41 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on August 09, 2012, 09:20:08 AM

CBA is my favorite thing they've done so far, so tickle me excited.

CBA is fucking amazing

pain of occupation · « **Reply #130 on:** August 09, 2012, 12:39:08 PM »

Quote from: snapple on August 09, 2012, 08:20:39 AM

I wish a new Gordian Knot album would come out

this. big time.

snapple · « **Reply #131 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:49:36 PM »

So, I can't stop listening to CBA

wolfking · « **Reply #132 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:51:02 PM »

I never really gave CBA much of a chance. There were a few releases around the same time so it sort of got lost on me. I'll get it out and again and give it a spin.

snapple · « **Reply #133 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:53:46 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on March 11, 2013, 07:51:02 PM

I never really gave CBA much of a chance. There were a few releases around the same time so it sort of got lost on me. I'll get it out and again and give it a spin.

I think the story the album tells is pretty cool. Lyrically it's quite cryptic, but also painfully obvious what it's talking about. The music is so driving. I love it.

Scorpion · « **Reply #134 on:** October 15, 2013, 09:34:25 PM »

Bump, because iTunes shuffled just reminded me of how awesome Cynic are and how amazing Traced in Air is. Evolutionary Sleeper =

bout to crash · « **Reply #135 on:** October 15, 2013, 09:42:34 PM »

Holy shit, that is so weird. Last night I put my iPod on shuffle and that was the first song that came on. I haven't listened to it in like two years and I was like "Oh man, I forgot how good this was."

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #136 on:** October 15, 2013, 09:55:12 PM »

Just listened to Carbon Based Anatomy earlier today.

Obfuscation · « **Reply #137 on:** November 07, 2013, 01:29:50 PM »

Bump with news that Cynic's new album comes out in February.

pain of occupation · « **Reply #138 on:** November 07, 2013, 01:37:16 PM »

you even beat their GayBook page with that scoop; still no word there.

Obfuscation · « **Reply #139 on:** November 07, 2013, 01:39:03 PM »

Actually its thanks to their GayBook page that I found out. It's one of their comments.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151956639819936&set=a.387278574935.165208.32178939935&type=1&theater

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Author Topic: CYNIC (Read 53234 times)