Author Topic: Gojira (Read 54751 times)

adace · « **Reply #245 on:** June 04, 2012, 11:17:30 AM »

Better quality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge81eOKtZOc

Oh and today is the release day of The Flesh Alive. Hoping to get it myself at some point.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #246 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:03:48 AM »

Man, this new song is very good. I've been listening to Gojira once in a while at work, and I think I'm finally starting to really like them. Maybe this new album will be their Koloss, for me (I love Koloss, and it made me appreciate the other Meshuggah albums even more).

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #247 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:03:25 PM »

...So has anyone listened to the new album?

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #248 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:07:54 PM »

I have.

It's not hitting me as hard as TWoAF did, but I've only listened three times so far, so it very well could be a grower.

That said, Explosia and Liquid Fire are my favorites right now. Great tunes and Explosia is an excellent way to open the album.

lateralus88 · « **Reply #249 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:20:36 PM »

I'm actually pretty underwhelmed by the new album. There doesn't seem to be much consistent "heaviness" here. Like, each track has it's outright brutal and pretty sweet moments, but it kind of tapers off very quickly every time. Also the slides. They were really fucking cool on From Mars to Sirius. On this...they feel over done.

It was only a matter of time for these guys to slip up. Four badass albums is a long run. Though this album isn't bad by any means, I'm just not super impressed by it (I hyped myself up quite a bit to be fair).

glaurung · « **Reply #250 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:31:16 PM »

I don't think it's a bad album by any means. With a three album run like that, expectations were set pretty high.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #251 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:54:40 PM »

Yeah it's pretty cool but it's just kinda there. It's like it's missing passion or something...

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #252 on:** July 03, 2012, 10:04:45 PM »

Listening to it now, it really sounds like these guys are out of ideas. I mean a lot of the riffs sound almost recycled from The Way Of All Flesh, and the overall sound really hasn't changed at all. I'm sure I'll find some good songs on in though, Explosia and The Gift Of Guilt sounded pretty awesome.

Well, this is only my second Gojira album, I'll definitely check the other ones out soon.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #253 on:** July 04, 2012, 09:06:45 PM »

I'm going to have to disagree with you guys, this hit me immediately and has been keeping my neck sore and ears ringing.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #254 on:** July 04, 2012, 09:15:11 PM »

I've grown to like it more. Explosia, the title track, Liquid Fire, The Gift of Guilt, and Born In Winter are all awesome. Also I take back what I said about the sound not changing at all, since the record is much slower and less heavy than their other works.
That said, it's not an album I'd listen to in full. There's no real flow and it's got many boring parts overall.

Nic35 · « **Reply #255 on:** July 04, 2012, 09:50:50 PM »

Pretty awesome album imo.

It sounds more mature, I really like it.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #256 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:51:34 PM »

It's growing on me a lot... Still need time to see how I like it but it's more and more.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #257 on:** July 17, 2012, 10:57:20 PM »

I'm with Dark Castle...I've enjoyed the album from the first listen. Like NicNumber said, it sounds more mature.

RichardRG · « **Reply #258 on:** July 22, 2012, 04:15:41 PM »

I saw this band in their first ever show in the U.S. back in 2006. They opened for Children of Bodom. I didn't know who they were and wasn't sure what to make of them since I was there to see Bodom. It seems like they've done quite well for themselves since that time. I listened to From Mars to Sirius, and I thought it was at least interesting. I will keep checking out their other music.

Zantera · « **Reply #259 on:** July 22, 2012, 04:59:46 PM »

I think the album is pretty good, but it hasn't really hit me that hard. Pretty solid though.

Arch Benemy · « **Reply #260 on:** July 23, 2012, 10:32:29 AM »

I loved the album on first listen, but if anything it's gotten less interesting to me over time. That said, I still like it a lot. Saw them play a couple weeks ago too, and they still absolutely slay live

RichardRG · « **Reply #261 on:** July 23, 2012, 10:49:43 AM »

It's funny seeing this band opening for Children of Bodom and not knowing who they were, and now they have received high praise and have a relatively large following for one of the younger metal bands. It's pleasantly surprising.

lateralus88 · « **Reply #262 on:** July 23, 2012, 02:11:34 PM »

I am so fucking mad that I probably won't get to see these guys in a couple of weeks. It just so happens to be the day that I'll be driving 2 hours out to my university for orientation. Fuckin'.

Arch Benemy · « **Reply #263 on:** September 11, 2012, 02:06:03 PM »

Joe has done guest vocals for the new Car Bomb track Third Revelation. This is good because:

a) It will give some exposure to Car Bomb, a largely unknown band who I absolutely adore
b) I've been waiting for new Car Bomb material for over 5 years

It's absolutely heavy as hell, although I feel it doesn't do the band justice. Every song on their last album Centralia is better IMO, but still glad to see them making new stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZzskgUA9Vw

BlackInk · « **Reply #264 on:** September 11, 2012, 02:09:09 PM »

That was actually pretty cool. I didn't think I would like it but it's weird enough for me.

Arch Benemy · « **Reply #265 on:** September 11, 2012, 02:25:35 PM »

Quote from: BlackInk on September 11, 2012, 02:09:09 PM

it's weird enough for me.

Then you gotta check out their album. Third Revelation is a pretty straight song for Car Bomb. I won't link anything because it's against the rules but listen to any of the tracks from Centralia on YouTube or Grooveshark or wherever and you'll hear that they get a hell of a lot weirder. I know Gojira are big fans, aside from this collab they've toured together at least twice and Gojira were also in Car Bomb vocalist Michael Dafferner's documentary 'Why You Do This.' about the difficulties of making a living as an extreme metal band. He uploaded it to YT if anyone's interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJSp-yRMrsY

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #266 on:** September 11, 2012, 03:26:21 PM »

I saw Car Bomb open for Gojira this recent tour and thought they were... pretty terrible honestly but that's the only exposure I've ever gotten to them.
Anyways, I've finally got around to listening to all five Gojira albums! Awesome band.

Album rankings:
1: The Way Of All Flesh
2: From Mars To Sirius
3: Terra Incognita
4: L'Enfant Sauvage
5: The Link

lateralus88 · « **Reply #267 on:** September 11, 2012, 03:33:31 PM »

The Link is 4 spots too low.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #268 on:** September 11, 2012, 04:43:50 PM »

Only songs I really enjoy on it are the title track, Death Of Me, and Remembrance. The rest are meh.

philmcson · « **Reply #269 on:** October 20, 2012, 06:30:18 AM »

Been listening to this awesome band for a few months now. I even had the opportunity to see them live on a one-day-festival in Croatia where they shared the bill with Mastodon and Slayer. Very powerful on stage, humble guys. After the show they jumped from stage and did a "shakehands tour" with the front audience.
So, this weekend Joe will be on Full Metal Jackie and announce some tour news. Hopefully they'll visit South Europe once more soon

Regarding albums, my favorite one is The way of all flesh, although I also really like the latest one and their only released track from Sea Shepherd EP (Of blood and salt). You should give it a listen

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #270 on:** October 20, 2012, 07:43:10 AM »

Quote from: philmcson on October 20, 2012, 06:30:18 AM

Been listening to this awesome band for a few months now. I even had the opportunity to see them live on a one-day-festival in Croatia where they shared the bill with Mastodon and Slayer. Very powerful on stage, humble guys. After the show they jumped from stage and did a "shakehands tour" with the front audience.
So, this weekend Joe will be on Full Metal Jackie and announce some tour news. Hopefully they'll visit South Europe once more soon

Regarding albums, my favorite one is The way of all flesh, although I also really like the latest one and their only released track from Sea Shepherd EP (Of blood and salt). You should give it a listen

You need to get From Mars to Sirius.

philmcson · « **Reply #271 on:** October 20, 2012, 08:18:31 AM »

Quote from: Ben_Jamin on October 20, 2012, 07:43:10 AM

Quote from: philmcson on October 20, 2012, 06:30:18 AM
Been listening to this awesome band for a few months now. I even had the opportunity to see them live on a one-day-festival in Croatia where they shared the bill with Mastodon and Slayer. Very powerful on stage, humble guys. After the show they jumped from stage and did a "shakehands tour" with the front audience.
So, this weekend Joe will be on Full Metal Jackie and announce some tour news. Hopefully they'll visit South Europe once more soon

Regarding albums, my favorite one is The way of all flesh, although I also really like the latest one and their only released track from Sea Shepherd EP (Of blood and salt). You should give it a listen

You need to get From Mars to Sirius.

I have all of their albums, and the EPs they did while they called themselves Godzilla (although I haven't listened to them yet). But I often listen to their official releases

philmcson · « **Reply #272 on:** December 23, 2012, 08:54:07 PM »

Mario's year in review.

Most heartwarming moment?
Place you visited for the first time? Zagreb, Croatia

Yes, I wasn't a Gojira fan until that day, then I started warming to them and now can't await their next show

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #273 on:** August 23, 2014, 05:08:29 PM »

L'Enfant Sauvage

It took me some time to really appreciate this album or the band for that matter but man what an album. Actually to be honest it was the "The Lost Episode" of the Metal Evolution series that trigged my interest.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #274 on:** August 23, 2014, 05:15:35 PM »

L'Enfant Sauvage is my 2nd least favorite album by them, but man...
Explosia is easily the best song they've ever done. Hands down.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #275 on:** August 23, 2014, 05:29:52 PM »

Yea I haven't really explored their disco so until i've heard all their albums I will determine how this album stands against the rest but so far i'm enjoying this album alot.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #276 on:** August 23, 2014, 06:35:29 PM »

Definitely get The Way Of All Flesh if you haven't yet. That's their best one.

From Mars To Sirius and Terra Incognita are also awesome.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #277 on:** November 30, 2015, 11:35:20 AM »

I'm just now revisiting The Way of All Flesh since a long time, and man.. this is so awesome, I forgot how perfect The Art of Dying was, still my favorite Gojira song by miles. L'Enfant Sauvage is still alright, but it wouldn't come close to FMtS and TWoAF, though The Gift of Guilt is also one of my favorite songs.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #278 on:** November 30, 2015, 01:35:10 PM »

Listenable Records just posted preorders for splatter vinyl of The Link, FMTS and TWOAF, each limited to 500.

Goddammit.

Enigmachine · « **Reply #279 on:** March 30, 2016, 01:06:46 PM »

Teaser for new album:

https://youtu.be/o-_aOZooy90

News: Track-by-track video for Fall Into the Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ezfzdMpRc0

Author Topic: Gojira (Read 54751 times)