Author Topic: The Unexpect Appreciation Thread (NEW ALBUM OUT NOW GO BUY IT YOU DUCK) (Read 37867 times)

lateralus88 · « **on:** December 18, 2009, 06:57:25 AM »

If I am correct, these guys aren't all that popular amongst the forum. More than likely has to do with their overly chaotic style of music. Unexpect are definitely an acquired taste, it would seem. You either love them or hate them.

For those who don't know who the fuck I'm rambling about, here's my personal favourite song:
Desert Ubania
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAi-JBkebiE

Their first album, is very black metally, with many other elements thrown into the mix (but it is predominantly a black metal influenced album). Whereas their second album, In A Flesh Aquarium, is a full blown masterpiece. Its chaotic, twisted, strange and

as fuck. It basically goes all over the place, not just black metal influenced.

Hopefully I'm not the only one who can appreciate this band.

Gwii · « **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2009, 12:18:03 PM »

Pure chaos is the only adequate description of this band, and it's awesome. They need to release some new material!

IAFA is amazing.

Darkes7 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2009, 08:14:12 PM »

Haven't listened to any of the albums yet (but definitely will), but their show on PN was just amazing. It was 30 minutes and I really wished for another 30. It was what I'd call "systematic chaos"

with constant changes of tempo, style, atmosphere and whatever, but it really all made sense. And I'd never seen so much energy on stage before, they were amazing.

It's totally weird but I love weird music, so I'm going to love their albums as well I guess (although probably the first less, since black metal is not my thing at all... still there are some really great bands that grew out of black metal, so maybe it's one of those).

Sigz · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2009, 08:15:08 PM »

Awesome, awesome band. They need to do another album or tour NA now.

lateralus88 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2009, 11:56:53 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on December 18, 2009, 08:15:08 PM

Awesome, awesome band. They need to do another album or tour NA now.

They're currently working on an album, from what I've read. And a tour would be kick ass. Preferably in the upper Northwest United States

Quote from: Darkes7 on December 18, 2009, 08:14:12 PM

Haven't listened to any of the albums yet (but definitely will), but their show on PN was just amazing. It was 30 minutes and I really wished for another 30. It was what I'd call "systematic chaos" with constant changes of tempo, style, atmosphere and whatever, but it really all made sense. And I'd never seen so much energy on stage before, they were amazing.

It's totally weird but I love weird music, so I'm going to love their albums as well I guess (although probably the first less, since black metal is not my thing at all... still there are some really great bands that grew out of black metal, so maybe it's one of those).

I say check out their second album (In a Flesh Aquarium) first. It's beyond words, if you ask me. Their first album isn't all that necessary, unless you are like me and got it for fanboi like reasons. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a solid album. The production is a bit shoddy, and it is definitely much more black metal based, but it's still good depending on your tolerance for black metal.

Progmetty · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:13:28 AM »

Very interesting music, I'm gonna check out that album asap, thanks for the tip!

Portrucci · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:27:27 AM »

Quote from: metty on December 19, 2009, 04:13:28 AM

Very interesting music, I'm gonna check out that album asap, thanks for the tip!

this

Darkes7 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2009, 05:27:33 AM »

Quote from: lateralus88 on December 18, 2009, 11:56:53 PM

I say check out their second album (In a Flesh Aquarium) first. It's beyond words, if you ask me. Their first album isn't all that necessary, unless you are like me and got it for fanboi like reasons. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a solid album. The production is a bit shoddy, and it is definitely much more black metal based, but it's still good depending on your tolerance for black metal.

Yep, I've heard pretty much the same and as far as I know most of the songs they played were on the second album. Surprisingly I know a store around here which has it, so I'll probably order it soon.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #8 on:** December 19, 2009, 08:16:02 AM »

I saw these guys in a tiny shit-hole bar in NH a few years back...I think they were opening for Prong...
A crazy group of gypsy looking people hit the stage, complete with a violinist warming up to Cowboys From Hell
being played by some local band on the alternate stage in the rotation. The bassist is hearing comments like
"Is that a ten string bass?" to which his response is "of course not silly, it's a nine string bass. Ten strings is
just unnecessary." I think that self-aware ability to handle hecklers immediately made me smile. What was I in for?
They blew through one of the most crazy sets I had ever seen. I was mesmerized.
Afterward, all the pretentious musician types in the audience were clearly showing their colors by saying
that they weren't impressed and yadda this yadda that, making it clear that they were simply jealous.
I didn't buy into it. I was impressed and enjoyed it.
I'm glad to see these guys getting the recognition they deserve.

lateralus88 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 19, 2009, 01:06:28 PM »

Quote from: MykeHavoc on December 19, 2009, 08:16:02 AM

I saw these guys in a tiny shit-hole bar in NH a few years back...I think they were opening for Prong...
A crazy group of gypsy looking people hit the stage, complete with a violinist warming up to Cowboys From Hell
being played by some local band on the alternate stage in the rotation. The bassist is hearing comments like
"Is that a ten string bass?" to which his response is "of course not silly, it's a nine string bass. Ten strings is
just unnecessary." I think that self-aware ability to handle hecklers immediately made me smile. What was I in for?
They blew through one of the most crazy sets I had ever seen. I was mesmerized.
Afterward, all the pretentious musician types in the audience were clearly showing their colors by saying
that they weren't impressed and yadda this yadda that, making it clear that they were simply jealous.
I didn't buy into it. I was impressed and enjoyed it.
I'm glad to see these guys getting the recognition they deserve.

Awesome story, bro.

Also I lol'd pretty hard at the bassists comment. I love metal musicians with a great sense of humor.

Progmetty · « **Reply #10 on:** December 21, 2009, 02:10:46 AM »

I'm half way through In A Flesh Aquarium, this is the most random shit I've ever heard! I love it, it's very Silent Hillish.

ytserush · « **Reply #11 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:22:51 PM »

I love them, but I only have In a Flesh Aquarium. I'd LOVE to see them live one day.

Progmetty · « **Reply #12 on:** January 19, 2010, 06:56:11 AM »

I'm in love with In A Flesh Aquarium, experianced it from start to finish after hitting the pipe hard last night, was a pretty neat experiance.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #13 on:** January 19, 2010, 06:51:23 PM »

new record should be out in 2010.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 19, 2010, 07:09:33 PM »

I just got IAFA and I'm blown away. This band is amazing! I just can't wait for the new album.

Dark Master Of Sin · « **Reply #15 on:** January 19, 2010, 07:14:23 PM »

This blew my mind. Thank you.

Sigz · « **Reply #16 on:** January 19, 2010, 07:31:53 PM »

Anyone listen to Stolen Babies? I made a thread last week about them, but it went ignored. https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=9600.0

I figure at least some Unexpect fans would enjoy them.

lateralus88 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 19, 2010, 07:32:29 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on January 19, 2010, 07:31:53 PM

Anyone listen to Stolen Babies? I made a thread last week about them, but it went ignored. https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=9600.0

I figure at least some Unexpect fans would enjoy them.

Found them through Last.fm a couple of weeks ago. I dug them quite a bit.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2010, 12:10:10 AM »

Right now, In a Flesh Aquarium is my favorite album of all time. I love it more each time I listen to it. It may not be very accessible at first but it is truly a masterpiece IMO. I just can't wait for the new album to come out!

lateralus88 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2010, 12:13:44 AM »

Quote from: Gorille85 on January 31, 2010, 12:10:10 AM

Right now, In a Flesh Aquarium is my favorite album of all time. I love it more each time I listen to it. It may not be very accessible at first but it is truly a masterpiece IMO. I just can't wait for the new album to come out!

Glad you are enjoying it so much. It definitely is up there in my favourite albums of all time. It truly is a masterpiece. Their next album is expected (lol) for sometime this year. Hopefully.

OperantChamber · « **Reply #20 on:** January 31, 2010, 02:32:02 AM »

I heard Novae on a college radio station and promptly got everything I could find from them.
Fantastic band. Psychic Jugglers >

bodiesinflight · « **Reply #21 on:** January 31, 2010, 05:26:43 AM »

They're very interesting but imo they need to flesh out their ideas more rather than just jumping off in totally new directions every 30 seconds.

They have the potential to be a great band but atm they just annoy me a bit tbh

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2010, 05:40:59 PM »

Quote from: bodiesinflight on January 31, 2010, 05:26:43 AM

They're very interesting but imo they need to flesh out their ideas more rather than just jumping off in totally new directions every 30 seconds.

They have the potential to be a great band but atm they just annoy me a bit tbh

Have you ever heard Akphaezya?

Gorille85 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 06, 2010, 07:25:48 PM »

BUMP!

As I posted in the Avant-garde thread: Unexpect are going independant!

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October 5, 2010

2010 has been quite scarce in terms of words isn't it ?.
...so much to say though !
Let us fill those empty spaces with some radioactive thoughts.

On the stage side : For those who are not yet aware of it, we'll start an Eastern Canadian Tour in less than 1 week ! At our sides will play the bands STREAM OF PASSION from Netherlands and MANAHIL from Montreal.

The following band will also be part of the musical rumble :

Metric Madness @ Rimouski
Instanzia @ Saint-Hyacinthe
Elliptic @ Quebec City
Inner Control @ Jonquière
Despised Icon, Misery Index & more @ Rouyn-Noranda
Unveil et Smelly Pedros @ Sherbrooke
Half Past Four @ Toronto
Transe Metal Machine @ Montreal
Necronomicon, Insides Out & Signs of Chaos @ Ottawa ( without Manahil & Stream of Passion)

To celebrate this pre-pumpkins tour, we'll not stop at one crime...we'll indeed play 2 new songs for the curious minds !

Since we never mentioned the following tidbit in this newsletter here it is : We now have an official Facebook page... A lot of you are already participating...we love tho read you so keep it up !
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Unexpect/238413107024

Speaking of novelties...
After some deep and profound thinking, we finally decided to take back the reins of our destiny and go Independent for the release of the next album !
We gave this option a lot of attention/thinking time and the conclusion was that we think it's all positive and for the best !
And the fact of removing intermediaries will let us be even closer to our public!

The album has been completed for a while and we're currently working on some re-adjustments so that we can release it as soon as we have the ideal conditions. More details to come about a release date. Thanks for your patience...it'll be worth it we assure you !

Now...probably a lot of you already heard about Exod's departure from the band a few months ago. Some say that he's traveled in time, exploded, and thus would be at the origin of the Big Bang.
But that is one wacky theory...some people are crazy I tell ya !
The lifestyle and sacrifices that goes with touring is not to everyone's taste and it's been the main reason behind his choice ( this...and the fact that peanut butter is definitely too hard to find in Europe).
We were already talking about all of this while touring North America in 2008 so it's been a well thought decision that we all knew of for a long time.
That said, it doesn't mean that there won't be more future collaborations with him as we're still very good friends and are, as always, totally musically compatible...as you'll be able to hear on the new album

For the shows, Exod, our favourite cyborg, prepared an electronic alter ego (read : a sequence ) which reproduce exactly the same sonorities as when he was physically with us. It feels like playing with an invisible Exod.
We're not currently searching for a replacement but we stay open to diverse possibilities !

Talk soon !

That's quite a big annoncement! And it's nice to have some news of Exod too.

I just can't wait for the new album!!

lateralus88 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 06, 2010, 07:29:14 PM »

My initial response:

Quote from: lateralus88 on October 06, 2010, 07:08:44 PM

Quote from: Gorille85 on October 06, 2010, 09:53:30 AM
Unexpect are going independent!

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*snippity dippity doo*

PS: Should I start an official Unexpect Thread? I wanted to start one (that is not a necrothread) but I fear we're just a few fans of the band here. Should I start one anyway? Or should I bump the old one?
I'd say just bumb the old one.

Also - OMGNEWUNEXPECTISFINALLYCOMINGINTHENEARFUTUREOHMYGODICANTFUCKINGWAITOMG

After giving it some time to sink in:

Gorille85 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 06, 2010, 10:03:05 PM »

It makes me wonder: Will they be able to do an appropriate distribution by themself? I don't worry that much about the publicity though. I can say I'm pretty much OK with this decision.

BTW, I'm seeing them 3 times over the next 2 weeks!!

lateralus88 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 06, 2010, 10:06:02 PM »

You have no idea how jealous of you I am, man. This is the one and only time I wish I were Canadian. If these guys ever did a U.S. tour, or at least played in Vancouver B.C., I'd travel as far as a whole state to see them. Must. See. Unexpect.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 09, 2010, 12:45:08 AM »

While In a Flesh Aquarium is my favorite album of all-time, I think that their EP We, Invaders is actually a better starting point for new listeners. It's more accessible and it gives a nice taste of what the band is all about.

IaFA remains hands down their best work though...until the next record anyway!

Bombardana · « **Reply #28 on:** October 09, 2010, 03:46:39 PM »

I might have the coolest mum ever, I just showed her Desert Urbania and she loved it!

lateralus88 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 09, 2010, 03:47:20 PM »

Gorille85 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 09, 2010, 04:21:20 PM »

That's pretty awesome!

lateralus88 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 09, 2010, 04:32:32 PM »

LET THE GRIM BE AWARE - I WILL NOT BE REAPED

Without guarantees

Gorille85 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 09, 2010, 04:41:13 PM »

...I like my eggs broiled and THAT'S IT

Listening to this song right now

bmc · « **Reply #33 on:** October 09, 2010, 04:44:59 PM »

this band is currently at WTF status to me, maybe i just need some more listens.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 09, 2010, 04:53:19 PM »

Quote from: bmc on October 09, 2010, 04:44:59 PM

this band is currently at WTF status to me, maybe i just need some more listens.

That's perfectly normal!

It usually takes a few listens to fully appreciate them. But yeah, they're kind of a weird band.

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