What new Katatonia to get?

[Triste]

I've been a fan of KATATONIA for years but lost track of them after 'Discouraged Ones', which I wasn't that into when I heard it (although my musical tastes have broadened in the past few years so I may like it this time around).
With that said, which album of theirs should I get next and why?

 

[ColdDarkNord]

why?
Because Jonas need new shooes....
what a dumb question!

 

[_Transparent_]

what he means to say is, get Tonight's Decision, then after that get the new one, last fair deal gone down. they're both great and i rate them as some of the best albums i've ever heard, so thats why, you won't be dissapointed if you like Discouraged Ones, Last Fair Deal gone down takes a few listens though, before you realise that it was the best album of last year. i dont understand why your here and not in the record shop buying the album already...

 

[Triste]

Doh, I am so stupid! What ever possessed me to ask such a dumb question?

Seriously, I asked why because I thought someone would be able to give me some insight (similarities/differences, how has the music/composition progressed, etc.) on their newer material as opposed to their older material.

Instead I get a dumbass comment that was better left unsaid.

btw: Thanks for the input Transparent........

 

[MadTinus]

As for style I don't think it matters much which of the two albums released after Discouraged Ones you buy first, cause both albums are a continuation of that style and both are excellent.

So I'd just go for the chronological order and buy Tonight's Decision and LFDGD the week after...

 

[lumen]

They all basically have the same atmosphere, but I think Jonas's vocals have improved a lot over the years. I love Discouraged Ones, but it sounds a little rough in some ways (to my ears). Tonight's Decision has better production, but sometimes it reminds me too much of a heavier Cure. I think Last Fair Deal Gone Down has the tightest sound, and Jonas vocals sound more like just himself than Robert Smith.
With all that said, I love all three albums. So I think you should get them all. (but maybe in reverse chronological order...)

 

[ether]

I prefer "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" to "Tonight's decision", better production and every track could be a hit, I really like all of them.
But I can't deny that also TD is a very good album, for many fans it is considered their best, even if for me among some awesome and "classic" songs there are others that i don't find so special...but it's only a personal opinion...
I agree with llamaura that Jonas has improved a lot on LFDGD and his way of singing has become more personal and also the sound is more powerful, and you will also notice that the drummer has done a very good job, Daniel is extremely talented!
Electronics have also been used more in their latest album, so some tracks like " We must bury you" sound a bit " experimental" and strange, not the usual Katatonia sound...