That's true, but generally I think the fans divide it like that and I think the threadstarter meant that as well.i dont think raw and clean vox defines new and old. its not that easy anymore. it has started sounding weird to refer to something that was made 10 years ago as "new"... when will it be legit to call it old then?
Old. New is unlistenable
Am I the only one listening to Katatonia to keep me alive?
For me it's not interesting at all if newer or older stuff touches me more. It's like some of you already said - all about Katatonia. Meanwhile the music became a part of us. I'm not sure what do you think but I REALLY can't take any day without having at least one Katatonia-Song in my ear.
i cannot go a day without one of their tunes either
My favorite Katatonia period is from "Discoraged Ones" - "Viva Emptiness".
I don't care to much about "Brave Murder Day"; its to monotonous for my liking, though its not bad or anything. If I listen to old Katatonia, then I rather listen to "Dance of Decembers Souls" than "Brave Murder Day".
"The Great Cold Distance" was and is a big dissappointment IMO, though it has some good songs, like "Leaders", "My Twin", "Deliberation" and "July" - the rest are just fillers I think.
Hope for the new album to be more depressing, cause I don't really feel to much darkness on that very album.
I will proberly get flamed now, but thats just my opinion.
Wow, that's the stupidest thing I've heard in a while. I've been a fan since about 1993-94 so I like all of the music but I think it is obvious that they are more accomplished as songwriters and musicians now than 15 years ago, So now they are a better band.
How does asserting their talent negate my statement? The topic is what is your FAVOURITE. I might have had part of my brain removed and listening to a talented roadworker using jackhammer might be my favourite thing to listen to. Point is it's subjective and you're not convincing anyone raising bullshit like "talent".
..it is extremely disrespectful to come to the Katatonia forum, which the band does come to check out sometimes, and say "their new music is unlistenable".
I understand that this is just based on an individuals opinion but there is no need for you to be such an asshole and disrespectful to the band. "I don't like the new music" would have been fine as opposed to what you said. I am not trying to convince anyone of anything, just stating my opinion as you stated yours dumbass.
That was the whole point of the topic - to see what people prefer to listen to. Saying something is "unlistenable" says more about me than it does about the band, just like saying a film is "unwatchable" or a book is "unreadable". It doesn't mean other people cannot enjoy it, just that it isn't my favourite. The band has nothing to do with it. If it's disrespectful to address the thread topic, bring it up with the original thread poster.
There you go. Calling me a dumbass is much more disrespectful than anything I've said. This is hypocritical.