my take is that there are 'live' bands and 'studio' bands. i never doubted for a m,inute katatonia would belong to the latter. their music leans towards boredom most of the times, and yet their trademark guitar sound and emotional approach sets them apart from acts like arcturus and diabolical masquerade, for instance.
besides, i always found my dying bride and anathema to be far more sleep-inducing than honest rockers katatonia.
rahvin.