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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #245 on: September 14, 2014, 05:25:41 AM »
Yeah, I'm itching for them to at least release anoth song.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #246 on: September 16, 2014, 05:12:57 PM »
They've already got another video coming soon. Awesome.

Jesus fucking christ!
Jetlag is killing me - on top of that we just recorded the best music video in the world with the best Patric Ullaeus and Revolver... Henke Hjälm Part 2 if you will ... Stay tuned... - Tom
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #247 on: September 16, 2014, 05:55:36 PM »
I've now come across maybe a half dozen reviews of the new album from (obviously) those with advance copies and I don't think anyone has given it less than 90% or 9/10.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #248 on: September 16, 2014, 06:14:26 PM »
:caffeine:

*goes to check Amazon delivery status*

Sept 30th is going to be a good shipping day - this, Enchant and Flying Colors all on same day.  First week of October is going to put a smile in my ears.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #249 on: September 16, 2014, 06:15:37 PM »
Quote from: bl5150 on September 16, 2014, 05:55:36 PM
I've now come across maybe a half dozen reviews of the new album from (obviously) those with advance copies and I don't think anyone has given it less than 90% or 9/10.

That's pretty incredible.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #250 on: September 17, 2014, 12:12:54 AM »
Yea all the reviews i've seen have been nothing but positive, they seem to have really hit home with this album. I'm trying to not get to hyped but man it's really hard.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #251 on: September 17, 2014, 05:08:28 AM »
Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 17, 2014, 12:12:54 AM
Yea all the reviews i've seen have been nothing but positive, they seem to have really hit home with this album. I'm trying to not get to hyped but man it's really hard.

Same.  I never like to over hype on an album as it mostly always leads to getting expectations too high, but yeah you're right, it's hard not to.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #252 on: September 17, 2014, 03:58:21 PM »

I've read quite a few more reviews since the last time I posted about it, and still, not a single negative word about the album or even an individual song as being a weak spot. It's very rare to see an album gushed over like this. It seems crazy to think so many reviews could have it all wrong, but we shall see. To think they we may get an album full of songs that are as strong as "King of Errors" is just orgasmic.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #253 on: September 17, 2014, 03:58:55 PM »
Quote from: NunoTenniscourt on September 17, 2014, 03:58:21 PM

I've read quite a few more reviews since the last time I posted about it, and still, not a single negative word about the album or even an individual song as being a weak spot. It's very rare to see an album gushed over like this. It seems crazy to think so many reviewers could have it all wrong, but we shall see. To think they we may get an album full of songs that are as strong as "King of Errors" is just orgasmic.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #254 on: September 17, 2014, 04:03:58 PM »
Even the reviews of the reviewers seem very consistent. ;)

Edit: Actually saw this before I saw the report. Thanks for that, but no need to worry about an accidental case, as long as it's not always happening!
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #255 on: September 18, 2014, 08:15:40 PM »
They should let me review it.  I don't give out many A's
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #256 on: September 18, 2014, 09:09:11 PM »
Hell, you're not even an Easy B.
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« Reply #257 on: September 19, 2014, 04:20:02 AM »
I'll let you know how it is tomorrow.
A local store in Sydney has in stock already and I am picking it up on Saturday.
I really hope it lives up to the hype?
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« Reply #258 on: September 19, 2014, 11:11:31 PM »
Oh how I love city traffic, just over 1 hour to get 8km  :laugh:

Anyhow the trip was well worth it, the new Evergrey is a massive return to the killer sounds that have deserted the band for the past few releases.
Everything sounds right again, it all clicks, great songs with a massive sound and production.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #259 on: September 20, 2014, 01:18:35 AM »
Dammit, I live 200km from their hometown and I don't have the album yet.  :-\
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« Reply #260 on: September 20, 2014, 03:49:56 AM »
Yeah I'm not sure how a shop in Sydney AU, gets to sell the album 9/10 days before the official release date.
Not that I'm complaining about it either...
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #261 on: September 20, 2014, 11:40:38 AM »
Pictures, or it is a leak.
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« Reply #262 on: September 20, 2014, 02:15:49 PM »
I've posted 3 times about it being available locally, and stated that I bought it.
So your calling me a liar and saying I'm listening to a leak?



So here is my proof of purchase, CD and receipt.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #263 on: September 20, 2014, 02:22:34 PM »
Lucky duck.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #264 on: September 20, 2014, 03:26:27 PM »
You stole it and forged a receipt using photoshop!

Shocking behaviour.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #265 on: September 20, 2014, 03:29:34 PM »
Yup and posted a pic on Evergrey's Facebook page.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #266 on: September 20, 2014, 04:24:28 PM »
Looks 'shopped.

You didn't completely cover up the Savage Garden label on the top CD.
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« Reply #267 on: September 20, 2014, 05:00:52 PM »
Yup indeed and in this one I Photoshopped the ProgPower 1999 audio boot CDR just to add some authenticity to my trivial claims.

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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #268 on: September 20, 2014, 05:47:36 PM »
Is it actually out in Sydney? Can't they get in big trouble if it isn't?
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« Reply #269 on: September 20, 2014, 07:01:40 PM »
We're just kidding Gazin.  Don't take it so seriously.  However, Zook does bring up a point.
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« Reply #270 on: September 20, 2014, 11:13:35 PM »
Official iTunes release date here is 29/12/14
Not sure when the physical release is, but the store in question usually get it from wherever in the world (USA and EU imports).
Both versions have sold out where I got mine from and it hasn't been torrented yet, so I guess all is good.
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« Reply #271 on: September 21, 2014, 03:27:55 AM »
Good old Utopia.  I acutally drove down to Sydney for a few days a few months back and this was one of the first places I went too.  The greatest music store I've ever seen.  Brisbane use to have one like it, but it closed down years ago.  Utopia seem amazing when it comes to new releases of any metal genre.
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« Reply #272 on: September 21, 2014, 03:38:09 AM »
Utopia sounds a bit like the old Metal For Melbourne - I spent a fair part of my childhood in that place  ;D  Even down in Melbourne I know of Utopia so they have a good reputation.

On a related note if any Aussies are interested there's a new doco that was recently released on the (relatively underground) Aussie metal scene that I grew up around. 

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/music/Whats-Hot/animus-industries/metal-down-under/605713/
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« Reply #273 on: September 21, 2014, 03:54:16 AM »
Yeah, I've seen that, I should check it out.
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« Reply #274 on: September 21, 2014, 04:19:06 AM »
Yeah I remember Metal For Melb, it was also called Metal Mayhem, not far from Flinders Street Station.
The Brisbane shop, was it called Skinny's?
I fondly remember visiting both in the 1990's.

Yeah Utopia has been around a long time, in various locations.
I first went in 1982, the old store when it was not much bigger than a bathroom.
Still going strong too and yeah they seem to be able to get anything from anywhere in the world.
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« Reply #275 on: September 21, 2014, 04:30:51 AM »
Quote from: gazinwales on September 21, 2014, 04:19:06 AM
The Brisbane shop, was it called Skinny's?

That's the one man.  I went there the first time when I was like 15 and it just blew my mind.  It wasn't up to par with the selection of Utopia but it was good and the only one we really have left is Rockinghorse which was pretty decent too, but now is shit for metal and is more for hipsters and alternate type of music.

So disappointing when Skinny's closed down a few years back.
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Re: Evergrey thread.
« Reply #276 on: September 26, 2014, 04:54:08 AM »
I was hoping my copy would arrive before the weekend....  :sadpanda:

Edit: You got to be kidding me, literally 2 mins after my post I hear the mailman comes back and dump a package. No joke!  :omg:  :lol

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« Reply #277 on: September 26, 2014, 09:13:16 AM »
Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 26, 2014, 04:54:08 AM
I was hoping my copy would arrive before the weekend....  :sadpanda:

Edit: You got to be kidding me, literally 2 mins after my post I hear the mailman comes back and dump a package. No joke!  :omg:  :lol

Love at first site!  :heart


Ha!  Awesome.   :lol
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« Reply #278 on: September 26, 2014, 10:39:36 AM »
Have to say that the songs feel a bit simplified compared to their other albums, the songs feel more straight forward. I'm not saying it's a bad thing but that's what i've noticed after one listen. Of course I have to listen some more to form a more justified picture of the album.

The production is excellent!

Favourites so far:

Black Undertow
Hymns For The Broken
The Aftermath
King Of Errors

Those how ordered the Digi/Ltd version are in for a treat on the 2nd disc. Carina Englund, what a voice!
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« Reply #279 on: September 26, 2014, 03:01:33 PM »

Got it.

The first thing that stands out, without a doubt, is the production. Holy shit, it is absolutely fucking pristine. Secondly, Tom vocals. Outstanding. This guy is so soulful for being a "metal" singer. He is criminally underrated.

As MrBoom stated, overall this album does seem a bit more straightforward than others, but it is drenched in atmosphere, melody, and emotion. I agree with Boom's four picks as favorites so far, as well.

I am very pleased overall, and see myself only feeling deeper in love with this album. It's lived up to the hype, in my opinion.
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