Primordial - To the Nameless Dead [official thread, wit

[Susperia]

Well I've only listened to it twice so far, but I have mixed feelings about it. I could fall in love with it in the next few listenings but something tells me I won't. Although it's very epic and awesome sounding, and the drumming, which I love about Primordial is still nice and tribal and catchy, there's something missing. There are no really steller, stand-out songs like The Coffin Ships or End of All Times, which when I heard them just once I fell in love. Nothing is really standing out to me.

However I will keep listening... it is still good. It is still Primordial.

 

[Demilich]

End of All Times

This one has really become a favourite for me. That, and Cities Carved in Stone are the highlights of the album.

 

[Reign in Acai]

After indulging in the bands entire discography over the course of the past several weeks I feel confident in saying that TGW is on the weaker end of the spectrum.

 

[Demilich]

Overall, maybe, but it has a couple of gems that are up there with the best.

A Journey's End is the pinnacle of the discography.

 

[Reign in Acai]

Indeed, though Spirit the Earth Aflame is right on its heels.

 

[circus_brimstone]

I could fall in love with it in the next few listenings

But you're already in love with Jerry.

 

[skeptik]

She's a whore.

 

[JayKeeley]

...about Primordial is still nice and tribal and catchy, there's something missing....Nothing is really standing out to me.

Maybe it needs a few more spins for you but I can honestly say that now when Gallows Hymn kicks in, it leaves my jaw hanging to the floor. Also the production is just stellar -- listen to when the guitars get amped up on that song and it's like being hit by a wall of sound.

There are actually 3, 4, maybe 5 standout songs on this album already. Too early to compare it to other Primordial releases, but obviously it's better than Storm Before Calm, that much is certain

 

[J.]

I feel confident in saying that TGW is on the weaker end of the spectrum.

100% agreement here

 

[WhiteBeastofWotan]

Yeah I gave in and downloaded it. I'm pretty sure this album fuckin rules.

 

[Demilich]

but obviously it's better than Storm Before Calm, that much is certain

I never ever listen to this one, and I think most of that is because of some quip you made about it being inferior several years ago

I still bought it though

 

[J.]

Son of the Morrigan is great, though.

 

[Susperia]

After indulging in the bands entire discography over the course of the past several weeks I feel confident in saying that TGW is on the weaker end of the spectrum.

Examples? I love how people claim this, but never give reasons why. TGW is great.

 

[Crimson Velvet]

Son of the Morrigan is great, though.

best Primordial song, EVER.

TGW is more song-based than earlier releases, losing some of that "journey feeling" in the process. Also a lot of uninspired riffs that get a LOT of repetition (The Golden Spiral).

 

[J.]

Yes, too much repetition. And they went more for a melancholy feeling,losing that epic, triumphant vibe that StEA had in spades. Journeys End had a perfect blend of sadness and power. Storm Before Calm was pure rage. A good thing.

I like some of the songs, but it all blends together after a while on TGW. Not their finest by any stretch. AJE and StEA are unbeatable.

 

[skyrefuge]

Yes, too much repetition. And they went more for a melancholy feeling,losing that epic, triumphant vibe that StEA had in spades. Journeys End had a perfect blend of sadness and power. Storm Before Calm was pure rage. A good thing.

That sounds right to me on all counts, except I'm not that crazy about AJE. Maybe I need to listen to that one more. As for TGW, that's the only one I deleted after a few listens. "Skipping" that one probably makes it easier for me to get into the new one, since it's been a while since I've really delved into any new Primordial. (I did re-download "The Coffin Ships" after coming here and finding it at the bottom of a bucket full of RC-semen, but I don't think I've even listened to it again. I shall do that now, I think.)

Neil

 

[Susperia]

Yes, too much repetition. And they went more for a melancholy feeling,losing that epic, triumphant vibe that StEA had in spades. Journeys End had a perfect blend of sadness and power. Storm Before Calm was pure rage. A good thing.

I like some of the songs, but it all blends together after a while on TGW. Not their finest by any stretch. AJE and StEA are unbeatable.

It's really strange how two people's ears can hear such different things. Because I feel that TGW is not monotonous or anything of the sort. I feel it has perfect highs and lows, great choruses, great drums, pacing... and I feel more passion in those recordings than much else they've done before or since.
I also like the production on TGW because it is somewhere between bad and pristine....It's cozy. =]

I don't know. When it comes down to it it's just differing opinions...but damn! How do you not hear it man?!

 

[skyrefuge]

Hmm, "The Coffin Ships" sounded ok, but not really worth digging it out of that bucket. I'll let you guys keep it.

 

[WhiteBeastofWotan]

I love TGW, especially Coffin Ships of course. Listening to thew new one a few times today, its definitely giving TGW a run for its money. Gallows Hymn is fucking powerful.

I'M A HEATHEN... SEARCHING FOR HIS SOOOUL *Double bass*

 

[Agalloch]

I agree.