Thread: what are you listening to???

Hey North and Shazam, I've been playing the hell out of some Mercyful Fate (Melissa and Oath) this last week. Really damned good albums.

Originally Posted by hawgdriver

hey north and shazam, i've been playing the hell out of some mercyful fate (melissa and oath) this last week. Really damned good albums.

yes!

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

Unholy Confessions is a killer track. That is a nice riff. Remenissions is another killer track. I like this band and this album but I have a hard time figuring out exactly what the identity or soul of the band is...

This will sound bad, but I actually liked and played Atreyu's *The Curse* a lot more than this album, even though I bet Waking the Fallen is objectively better. Because from *The Curse* I felt some kind of identity.

I used to listen to Atreyu a lot until that one album came out. I think it was called "Becoming The Bull" or something like that.

But yeah, the Waking The Fallen album is great. The song "Radiant Eclipse" is ridiculous. I forgot about that one.

Originally Posted by SR

I used to listen to Atreyu a lot until that one album came out. I think it was called "Becoming The Bull" or something like that.

But yeah, the Waking The Fallen album is great. The song "Radiant Eclipse" is ridiculous. I forgot about that one.

I notice I keep liking Waking the Fallen slightly more with each listen. It never grabbed me, but I have to admit it's never turned me off either. I end up wondering why it is I like certain music more easily. A7x plays tight. I guess I keep waiting for them to say 'This is Me' and it's something new, kind of like when SOAD or Slipknot or Korn or (etc.) came around. A distinctive sound.

Oh the reason I liked Atreyu better is bc I'm an emo fukboi. If not obvs.

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

I notice I keep liking Waking the Fallen slightly more with each listen. It never grabbed me, but I have to admit it's never turned me off either. I end up wondering why it is I like certain music more easily. A7x plays tight. I guess I keep waiting for them to say 'This is Me' and it's something new, kind of like when SOAD or Slipknot or Korn or (etc.) came around. A distinctive sound.

I think A7X has had so many different sounds throughout their albums over the last 20 years that their "identity" isn't as clear. To me, their "identity" is the opening couple minutes of the song "The Stage". Super technical, super precise, kinda throwback, awesome lyrics and top notch vocals. They have an extremely unique sound. I don't think there's anyone in that genre that have better lyrics and vocals. Period.

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

Oh the reason I liked Atreyu better is bc I'm an emo fukboi. If not obvs.

This made me laugh pretty hard.

I'm in the process of figuring mine out.

This is my pick.

Levee breaks.

so many great choices, but mine might be "hey hey what can i do". . .


edit: there's no "best," just your favorites. . .

what is and what should never be, trampled under foot, over the hills and far away, no quarter, going to california. . .

Kashmir, hands down for me.

Originally Posted by Northman

Kashmir, hands down for me.

That's also up there for me. I have so many favorite Led Zep songs that it's hard to pick just one.

Listening to Filmmaker's The Vlad Tapes. Must listen for kraut and dank industrial fans. Side Bathory is <3 <3

I'm listening to the Cleared Hot (Andy Stumpf) podcast episode 165 with Jason Tuschen. Good listen. Couple of SEAL dudes talking about SEAL things.