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Topic: Katorz Appreciation Thread!
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Skul
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posted May 12, 2006 09:03
   
It's amazing how such stunning beauty can come from the ugliest of situations. That's "Katorz", in a nutshell. I hate to sound cliché, but I'd say that Piggy saved his best for last. Not only that, but the work put into this thing by the remaining members of the band is truly a testament of the strenght of their heart. Snake, especially, hasnt sounded this focused and this good in years! When he said in one of the diaries that he sang his lungs out, he wasnt kidding. Away's drumwork is pretty cool. And the bass sound is one dirty bitch! Jason reportedly recorded his parts with a 10-watt amp, yet it works extremely well! It may not be the sound of the blower bass, but it comes pretty close! So yah, i like it. Heh. For some reason, it reminds me of DH. Not on the surface, but it's got the aggression that Nothingface or AR or TOL didnt have. It's also a whole lot trippier than the self-titled album... and i do mean trippy! The whole album is a standout... but if i'm going to name names, "Red My Mind" would be around the top. "The Getaway" for some reason reminds me of Thin Lizzy's Thunder and Lightning. It drives! "The X-Stream" is the most main-stream (oh look, a pun!) on the album. Wait til you hear the rest! Man, i CANT WAIT to hold this puppy in my paws!
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Seb YB1
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Member # 129
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posted May 12, 2006 14:30
 still digging here, but very impressed. A true Voivod album, with everythng i need ! ouch !Aggressiveness, solos, bizzare things, special effects, great bass sound, incredible drumming, great voice mix and a touch of melancolie in the end... Wow ! I will listen to it in loop for a couple of months i think. Now i just wait for the booklet. Sorry guys for the illegal download, but i just can't wait anymore
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BlackCloud
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Member # 122
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posted May 12, 2006 19:59
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Originally posted by anything:
glenn robinson sure knows how to record drums, especially away's!
very much agreed! I like the way he makes the drums sound as "natural" and organic as possible (no electronic-trigger-sounding-effect-driven-hoopla) and the drums are always mixed loud and in your face!  -------------------- http://www.reverbnation.com/paulenglish
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Slaytanic
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posted May 13, 2006 00:05
"Silly Clones" is an early favourite of mine, real catchy song. "The Getaway" also. Only listened to it a couple of times at work, so I still have to seat and absorbe it. So far it reminded me a lot of the s/t album, but, as I said, I only listened to it twice, so I'm sure my opinion will change.-------------------- "Forty-five moments of perfection translated through a cautionary escape into the perils of the mundane, the inherent entropy in ultimate order, and the potential threats of eternal, unchecked apathy in civilization; all cloaked in musical expression so thoughtful, creative and forward thinking that almost a quarter-century later, few can even comprehend it, much less match it." (autothrall)
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DBC
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Member # 350
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posted May 13, 2006 04:07
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Originally posted by Nuke Fewz:
I am glad you brought this point up, Nuc. This is exactly the reason why I think downloading material shouldn't be such a crime, because it ISN'T the same as the real thing.
I'm tempted to download it too and asked somebody for the the link....., but didn't downloaded it till now. How more I read about it on the net, how more difficult it is for not going out for the quest! You have a point for sure, mp3 doesn't sound like the real thing, like I still listen to my old Zeppelin in vinyl, it's the same reason -------------------- Travel now, journey infinitely
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Skul
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posted May 13, 2006 09:15
I already know i'm going to hell... it's not an extra sin that's gonna make a difference. Haha! I respect those who could wait. I couldn't... the temptation was just too overwhelming. But while you probably know that you wont be disapointed in the least with Katorz, you just have no idea how fucking brilliant it is! You'll see!
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posted May 12, 2006 11:57
posted May 12, 2006 14:07
and yes he did save some of the best for last!
