You don't have to read this, but if you clicked on it you might as well.
Basically, can't be bothered to read through the A Sense Of Purpose thread, which is officially too long for me to care. This is what we call arrogance.
I realize that all you motherfuckers downloaded it the instant it leaked, but I did this old school. Or tried to, but they weren't selling it on tour. So I went and ordered the album. And I got it.
Anyhoo.
I really liked it. At first the amount of clean vocals was weird. The less aggressive sound was a bit of a shift. The production is much more dynamic than on Come Clarity, too. I wasn't blown away by ASOP but I definitely liked it. I think I liked it a little better than CC, though it's a weird comparison. CC is more aggressive and angry, both lyrically and musically. ASOP is way chiller, with far more present keyboards (which was something I definitely dug). I like Anders' lyrics, and his clean singing is great. Also, there's the occasional backing growl, which is cool. Good melodies and solos, good riffs, good drumming. I liked the whole thing. Not sure what my favorite song is; probably either Alias or Move Through Me or something.
One thing: on the Mirror's Truth I thought the bit where he's all "should I join the feast? should I acknowledge the leash?" was way catchier than the actual chorus...that happened in a few places, that chorus was less catchy than another part of the song. Still, generally a good album. IF have been improving since R2R, and I'm excited to see them again in November. This time I'll know all the songs.
Basically, can't be bothered to read through the A Sense Of Purpose thread, which is officially too long for me to care. This is what we call arrogance.
I realize that all you motherfuckers downloaded it the instant it leaked, but I did this old school. Or tried to, but they weren't selling it on tour. So I went and ordered the album. And I got it.
Anyhoo.
I really liked it. At first the amount of clean vocals was weird. The less aggressive sound was a bit of a shift. The production is much more dynamic than on Come Clarity, too. I wasn't blown away by ASOP but I definitely liked it. I think I liked it a little better than CC, though it's a weird comparison. CC is more aggressive and angry, both lyrically and musically. ASOP is way chiller, with far more present keyboards (which was something I definitely dug). I like Anders' lyrics, and his clean singing is great. Also, there's the occasional backing growl, which is cool. Good melodies and solos, good riffs, good drumming. I liked the whole thing. Not sure what my favorite song is; probably either Alias or Move Through Me or something.
One thing: on the Mirror's Truth I thought the bit where he's all "should I join the feast? should I acknowledge the leash?" was way catchier than the actual chorus...that happened in a few places, that chorus was less catchy than another part of the song. Still, generally a good album. IF have been improving since R2R, and I'm excited to see them again in November. This time I'll know all the songs.
), March to the shore.
), Drenched in Fear, Move Through Me (AWESOME solo part), Disconnected (heaviest not-lame song on the album).
