Controversial opinions on metal

[HamburgerBoy]

fwiw I just listened to Lulu again and Mistress Dread, Junior Dad, and Dragon were my three favorites in that order. The worst parts weren't as bad as I thought.

 

[Internally Deformed]

I'm actually listening to Dragon now, and weirdly it reminds me of Neurosis (if Neurosis was more repetitive and had terrible vocals). I don't think I've ever actually gotten that far through the album before.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Yeah, the last song has even more of a post-rock thing going on.

 

[Krow]

All you need to know about that album is that is literally killed Lou Reed. Two years of its poisonous existence permeated a toxin Reed's liver couldn't conquer.

 

[MrTagoMago]

All you need to know about that album is that is literally killed Lou Reed. Two years of its poisonous existence permeated a toxin Reed's liver couldn't conquer.

I'm sure he was already weak from the damage that was caused by Metal machine music.

 

[CiG]

Metal machine music.

 

[rusty water]

It is weird that you should say that, as Bowie choked on Tin Machine.

 

[MrTagoMago]

Controversial opinion I may have already stated but heavy metal bands tend not to be the best at creating atmosphere. Obviously there are plenty of exceptions and ones who can do atmosphere extremely well.

 

[Phylactery]

Are you including all genres of metal there? Or by "heavy metal" do you mean trad metal?

 

[Elric of Melniboné]

Not all heavy metal is trying to be atmospheric so I don't think that matters.

 

[MrTagoMago]

Are you including all genres of metal there? Or by "heavy metal" do you mean trad metal?

I meant all genres but I do think I should've been more specific with what I said. I just threw in a thought since the thread died.

Not all heavy metal is trying to be atmospheric so I don't think that matters.

A lot of it clearly is though.

 

[Elric of Melniboné]

What's a heavy metal band that is trying to be atmospheric that you think fails?

 

[CiG]

Traditional metal isn't really about creating an atmosphere, though I do think Judgement Of The Dead has one.

 

[MrTagoMago]

What's a heavy metal band that is trying to be atmospheric that you think fails?

I'm afraid if I bring up specific artists it's going to cause another war.

 

[Internally Deformed]

 

[MrTagoMago]

Traditional metal isn't really about creating an atmosphere, though I do think Judgement Of The Dead has one.

I didn't specifically mean trad metal but I should say there's a difference between creating atmosphere and focusing on it. Take Voivod's early work for example while atmosphere might not be the main focus you can imagine it taking place in a post apocalyptic universe. Voivod are good at creating atmosphere without dwelling on it.

 

[CiG]

I totally agree, man.

 

[Elric of Melniboné]

I'm afraid if I bring up specific artists it's going to cause another war.

It's very difficult to comment on your opinion when you don't give any context.

 

[CiG]

Also, this is the controversial opinions thread, don't wanna cause wars? Don't post in this thread.

Okay so... Apocalypse, now!

 

[MrTagoMago]

It's very difficult to comment on your opinion when you don't give any context.

Again it was a half assed remark but Slayer is the main one that comes to mind. I feel South of heaven was an attempt to focus more on atmosphere but I feel they failed in that aspect among others.