It seems that these bands are destined to be forever linked. I have yet to read a thread where either Soilwork or In Flames was mentioned, where the other one wasn't. Granted both of these bands draw influence from At the Gates, but I still find it strange that they are always compared to each other, given how different they sound from each other. That being said, let me make a few points that I'm sure will end up getting me flamed.
- Personally, I prefer Soilwork's CDs to those of In Flames. I think that Soilwork is the more musically gifted of the two bands, and their music is often more accessible.
- In a live setting, there is no competition between these two bands. In Flames is infinitely the better live band. Although, as I said previously, I feel that Soilwork's music makes for more of an enjoyable listen, and I feel that they are more musically gifted, they aren't very good live. They are somewhat stiff, often less than tight, and seem to have little idea how to play to the crowd. In Flames, on the other hand, are one of the best live bands I have ever seen (and keep in mind, I'm not a huge fan of In Flames). Anders, though not a great singer, is an absolutely phenomenal frontman, and really knows how to work a crowd.
- I simply don't get the whole At the Gates thing. Let me preface that comment by saying that I wasn't listening to Death Metal when they were the preeminent Death band. Regardless, after reading so many reviews that referred to "Slaughter of the Soul" as by far the most groundbreaking musical work of the 20th century, I felt compelled to pick it up. I'm sorry to say, I simply don't find it all that impressive. What am I missing here?
By the by, I caught Killswitch Engage last night (with Soilwork) and thought that they were excellent. Anyone else into these chaps?
GZ
- Personally, I prefer Soilwork's CDs to those of In Flames. I think that Soilwork is the more musically gifted of the two bands, and their music is often more accessible.
- In a live setting, there is no competition between these two bands. In Flames is infinitely the better live band. Although, as I said previously, I feel that Soilwork's music makes for more of an enjoyable listen, and I feel that they are more musically gifted, they aren't very good live. They are somewhat stiff, often less than tight, and seem to have little idea how to play to the crowd. In Flames, on the other hand, are one of the best live bands I have ever seen (and keep in mind, I'm not a huge fan of In Flames). Anders, though not a great singer, is an absolutely phenomenal frontman, and really knows how to work a crowd.
- I simply don't get the whole At the Gates thing. Let me preface that comment by saying that I wasn't listening to Death Metal when they were the preeminent Death band. Regardless, after reading so many reviews that referred to "Slaughter of the Soul" as by far the most groundbreaking musical work of the 20th century, I felt compelled to pick it up. I'm sorry to say, I simply don't find it all that impressive. What am I missing here?
By the by, I caught Killswitch Engage last night (with Soilwork) and thought that they were excellent. Anyone else into these chaps?
GZ
