EMPYRIUM & NEGURA BUNGET REVIEWS
- Thread starter JayKeeley
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I really liked the Empyrium review. Definately agree with what you have say. I still don't know which of their last two I prefer.
Do you plan on reviewing their other albums? It's always nice to read reviews of "Songs..." but I haven't seen too many. What a great band.
Do you plan on reviewing their other albums? It's always nice to read reviews of "Songs..." but I haven't seen too many. What a great band.
Nate The Great
What would Nathan do?
The Negura review was OK. I don't agree that some passages aren't fluid enough or are too complex when they should be simpler. Maybe I read it wrong, though. Overall the review was pretty positive . . . and it should have been.
I'm proud to say I was one of the first people in America to review and hype Negura Bunget 'n' crugu bradului'. I really think the album will be one of the best metal albums of 2003 for a lot of people.
I'm proud to say I was one of the first people in America to review and hype Negura Bunget 'n' crugu bradului'. I really think the album will be one of the best metal albums of 2003 for a lot of people.
Erik
New Metal Member
Hah! Negura Bunget make Opeth sound about as progressive and complex as Motörhead!Dark One said:
Other than that, a good review.
Demonspell
cheating the polygraph
Demonspell said:Loved the aside about jumping into a coffin in the Empyrium review...
Glad you picked up on it.
Papa Josh
Minister of Propaganda
Papa Josh said:
Did you smoke that little leaf that comes in the package?
What rating (x/10) would the rest of you give to N' Crugu Bradului?
Nate The Great
What would Nathan do?
Papa Josh
Minister of Propaganda
npearce said:
8.5/10
.5 mark because my packaging came fucked and I had to fix it!!
And no, my leaf was a bit broken...
@npearce - when you eventually hear Weiland, can you add your comments to this thread? I'd really like to hear your thoughts. Cheers.
Nate The Great
What would Nathan do?
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
npearce said:
Well, I simply felt when I heard it that some of the changes didn't sound natural enough. They just seemed a little "forced" at times rather than flowing effortlessly (like the changes our Opethian buddies create). Anyway, that's just me, and then only after a few listens, so that perception could certainly change over time. Thanks for the input!
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
phyre said:
Huh? First, I was only comparing their "ambitous" natures in terms of the long and complex song structures and not the actual music here. But anyway, you're saying here that Opeth isn't complex???? Sayz what???? LOL
Thanks though dude, all feedback is good.
Nate The Great
What would Nathan do?
Erik
New Metal Member
Yeah, I know. I was too.
I'm saying... Compared to NB Opeth are easy fuxxing listening. That doesn't mean Opeth're not "complex" compared to some other bands.
Nate The Great
What would Nathan do?
I'd most definitely have to agree. Opeth are very complex . . . compared to Slipknot or Mudvayne. Negura is very complex compared to Opeth.
Nate The Great
What would Nathan do?
OK. So far Empyrium 'Weiland' is a little "drowsy" for me. I need to be listening to it right now at work. It is very overcast and raining. I wasn't able to listen to it much over the weekend, so it hasn't sunk in one bit.
More later . . .
*note* These thoughts are for JayKeeley. Please post your thoughts on Khanate. First impressions for these bands probably don't mean anything.
More later . . .
*note* These thoughts are for JayKeeley. Please post your thoughts on Khanate. First impressions for these bands probably don't mean anything.
If Weiland would have clicked with you immediately then I would have found that odd. Give it time, and of course your location counts for some. I couldn't listen to Weiland at work, or in the car etc. Wait until the evening, turn down the lights...npearce said:
...the second chapter (forest) is astoundingly haunting. It was the piece that struck me first. And then when you listen to the album again in it's entirety, all three chapters meld together very well. The third chapter (water) is quite welcoming after 'forest'.
P.S. sorry for not including a complete tracklisting. Here is one for you. Track #7 starts 'Forest':
Kapitel I: "Heidestimmung"
1. Kein Hirtenfeuer Mehr Glimmt
2. Heimwärts
3. Nebel
4. Fortgang
5. A Cappella
6. Nachhall
Kapitel II: "Waldpoesie"
7. -
Kapitel III: "Wassergeister"
8. Die Schwäne Im Schilf
9. Am Wasserfall
10. Fossegrim
11. Der Nir
12. Das Blau-Kristallne Kämmerlein
Playing time: 50.55
Nate The Great
What would Nathan do?
It took an entire week for Khanate to get to you. It took only 4 days for Empyrium to get to me. I think I might have sent Khanate via Pony Express.
