In a previous thread I was criticised for claiming to like Green Carnation's Light of Day, Day of Darkness better, let me properly explain why.
First off, I'm not ragging on Crimson, I love it. Light of Day and Crimson are so different the only thing that warrants their comparison is the fact they are both very long single song albums. But there is a reason I prefer Light of Day.
The lyrics to Crimson appear much more considered than Light of Day's lyrics. They are more descriptive and poetic. Light of Day has very non-poetic and blunt lyrics that do not beat around the bush. The reason this is important is that Crimson is a story, the listener does not partake in it, the listener simply listens to and interprets what they want of the plot. Light of Day on the other hand has spiritual lyrics concerning the movements if the mind which invite the listener to interpret in relation to themselves. They may concern the barreness of mandkinds thoughts, the quest for inner contentment, or the only true religion is what beliefs you create for yourself. In this way I prefer Light of Day, its not a story, simply a description of how the mind works in relation to the listener, it makes you think.
Secondly, in the vein of sprituality, Light of Day is almost symphonic, it sounds so warm, with a smidgen of discontent. It is almost frustratingly reserved, never over its 60 mins going too fast, almost demanding the listener to patiently await its conclusion. Crimson on the other hand grabs the listener and hardly lets up for 40 mins. I see its immediateness as a slight downfall, Light of Day takes more time to become used to, more time to enjoy for what it is. Where Crimson is fast, Light of Day is slow. I would describe Light of Day as Pink Floyd meets Tool, consulted by Andy Warhol backed by an orchestra and Katatonia. It is an expression of pure art although at times its smacks of the same pretentiousness this post does.
Finally, Light of Day is happier. Although this matters only on your disposition towards styles of music, I find Light of Day is one of the most contenting songs ever written. Crimson, in its damnation of purity and mankind, leaves a slightly sour taste when it is concluded. Light of Day is the only chunk of music that I find more redeeming and spiritual than any work by my favourite band Opeth.
I know I may seem stupid for bothering to write this much, and I'm sure some of you will see me as a moron for caring so much. But I'm bored, I've got nothing to do today and I just thought I'd try and explain myself. Try not to flame me too much.
First off, I'm not ragging on Crimson, I love it. Light of Day and Crimson are so different the only thing that warrants their comparison is the fact they are both very long single song albums. But there is a reason I prefer Light of Day.
The lyrics to Crimson appear much more considered than Light of Day's lyrics. They are more descriptive and poetic. Light of Day has very non-poetic and blunt lyrics that do not beat around the bush. The reason this is important is that Crimson is a story, the listener does not partake in it, the listener simply listens to and interprets what they want of the plot. Light of Day on the other hand has spiritual lyrics concerning the movements if the mind which invite the listener to interpret in relation to themselves. They may concern the barreness of mandkinds thoughts, the quest for inner contentment, or the only true religion is what beliefs you create for yourself. In this way I prefer Light of Day, its not a story, simply a description of how the mind works in relation to the listener, it makes you think.
Secondly, in the vein of sprituality, Light of Day is almost symphonic, it sounds so warm, with a smidgen of discontent. It is almost frustratingly reserved, never over its 60 mins going too fast, almost demanding the listener to patiently await its conclusion. Crimson on the other hand grabs the listener and hardly lets up for 40 mins. I see its immediateness as a slight downfall, Light of Day takes more time to become used to, more time to enjoy for what it is. Where Crimson is fast, Light of Day is slow. I would describe Light of Day as Pink Floyd meets Tool, consulted by Andy Warhol backed by an orchestra and Katatonia. It is an expression of pure art although at times its smacks of the same pretentiousness this post does.
Finally, Light of Day is happier. Although this matters only on your disposition towards styles of music, I find Light of Day is one of the most contenting songs ever written. Crimson, in its damnation of purity and mankind, leaves a slightly sour taste when it is concluded. Light of Day is the only chunk of music that I find more redeeming and spiritual than any work by my favourite band Opeth.
I know I may seem stupid for bothering to write this much, and I'm sure some of you will see me as a moron for caring so much. But I'm bored, I've got nothing to do today and I just thought I'd try and explain myself. Try not to flame me too much.
I can work on a song for weeks and still not be overly happy with it 
