Mr. Not Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) Closer To An Animal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN1D5SFw2ZE Edited August 13, 2016 by Mr. Not 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 You know... It's getting some flack... But I seriously loved that! Not a single rhyme, a sense of joy, A-ha style synths, really smooth vocals... I thoroughly enjoyed that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 It's been a while since I binged on Sonata Arctica, but they are excellent! Not really in love with the last couple of albums but I do enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I only listened to like 1 record by them......remembered thinking supped up Kansas and kinda leaving it behind, lol ok tune though. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 I only listened to like 1 record by them......remembered thinking supped up Kansas and kinda leaving it behind, lol ok tune though. Mick Really? :o I thought you were a big fan like Segue :D Although I shared it, I actually have yet to listen to this single. Saving the first listen for later tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I only listened to like 1 record by them......remembered thinking supped up Kansas and kinda leaving it behind, lol ok tune though. Mick Really? :o I thought you were a big fan like Segue :D Although I shared it, I actually have yet to listen to this single. Saving the first listen for later tonight. i can't really give a verdict i only heard 1 album, lol Maybe i sould fix that. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRushmonkey Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I think this might have to grow on me. It doesn't seem like anything special at the minute but maybe i need a couple more listens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Finished listening to it a second time, love it. This is the third era of Sonata Arctica if you ask me, and if they do it right it has potential to be their best.. Power MetalEcliptica - Reckoning Night Prog MetalUnia - Stones Grow Her Name Pasi ArcticaPariah's Child - Present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 There's no solo of any kind in this song, but there's so much else going on and it's all captivating, so I don't even mind for a change. I used to think of it a sin and a waste of talent for these guys not to include a solo section. This is the most preachy environmentalist anthem of theirs (they have lots of those :) ) since "Respect The Wilderness". That commentary at the ending... Holy shit. I love it. This might be the most powerful use of spoken word they've done in any of their songs. Yep, more than "Power Of One" or "Don't Say a Word" I'm going to have to restrain myself from abusing this song, I would very much appreciate the album be released now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I need another binge...it's official! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 White Pearl, Black Oceans. One of the greatest songs of all time. Read the lyrics...it's hard hitting and just so...beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 White Pearl, Black Oceans. One of the greatest songs of all time. Read the lyrics...it's hard hitting and just so...beautiful. I remember I put those lyrics in my book Sophomore year of high school.. My mom found it got concerned, "What's going on in your life right now, Ken?" Still embarrassing to think about. Oh well "A nightmare awakes me, blinking light!There's no guide, blind ships in the nightOh blood red moon, eat away the night Darkness covers my lonely soul,No one to feed the dying light..." Also, there's going to be a sequel to White Pearl, Black Oceans on this upcoming album, so get excited for that :) 01. Closer To An Animal02. Life03. Fairytale04. We Are What We Are05. Till Death’s Done Us Apart06. Among The Shooting Stars07. Rise A Night08. Fly, Navigate, Communicate09. Candle Lawns10. White Pearl, Black Oceans Part II – “By The Grace Of The Ocean”11. On The Faultline (Closure To An Animal)12. Run To You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 White Pearl, Black Oceans. One of the greatest songs of all time. Read the lyrics...it's hard hitting and just so...beautiful. I remember I put those lyrics in my book Sophomore year of high school.. My mom found it got concerned, "What's going on in your life right now, Ken?" Still embarrassing to think about. Oh well "A nightmare awakes me, blinking light!There's no guide, blind ships in the nightOh blood red moon, eat away the night Darkness covers my lonely soul,No one to feed the dying light..." Also, there's going to be a sequel to White Pearl, Black Oceans on this upcoming album, so get excited for that :) 01. Closer To An Animal02. Life03. Fairytale04. We Are What We Are05. Till Death’s Done Us Apart06. Among The Shooting Stars07. Rise A Night08. Fly, Navigate, Communicate09. Candle Lawns10. White Pearl, Black Oceans Part II – “By The Grace Of The Ocean”11. On The Faultline (Closure To An Animal)12. Run To You AAAAHHHHHHH I AM! I love this band...it's finding the time to just listen to an album is not that easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Been binging since coming home from work. Adore them so much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I really like the new song. Don't know how much weight that thought carries though since i'm a newer fan of the band. Only been through their catalog once so far. Saw them open for Nightwish back in February and they were great. Definitely a band I want to get deeper into but I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I really like the new song. Don't know how much weight that thought carries though since i'm a newer fan of the band. Only been through their catalog once so far. Saw them open for Nightwish back in February and they were great. Definitely a band I want to get deeper into but I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Reckoning Night is an awesome start. And then get the rest of the first four albums...then get everything else. I plan to finally buy them all soon. Adore this band...my only flaw about Nightwish last year is that we didn't get them as a support act when other countries did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) Yeah Reckoning Night is a great place to start w/older Sonata. Personally, you can't go wrong with any album from the first one Ecliptica (avoid the 15th anniversary rerecording at all cost!) up through Unia as I find that those are the ones I revisit the most. Not that the ones after it suck, (though personally I hate Stone Grows Her Name) it's just that their direction has been more of a hit and miss for me but I think with Pariah's Child and hopefully this new album there's new life in the band. Edited August 16, 2016 by PolarizeMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 All I've played is SA on shuffle for two days now! I think Stones Grow Her Name is alright actually...a lot more commercial but I like it a lot. I think this band is becoming another obsession. I already know I love them more than DT or KX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 All I've played is SA on shuffle for two days now! I think Stones Grow Her Name is alright actually...a lot more commercial but I like it a lot. I think this band is becoming another obsession. I already know I love them more than DT or KX. Traitor... How can you even compare the two? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 For those who are just getting into Sonata Arctica I recommend starting with their debut, then just listening to the rest chronologically. They're one of those bands where doing this will actually reward you. Besides, their debut contains three or four of their biggest hits still to this day, so might as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 All I've played is SA on shuffle for two days now! I think Stones Grow Her Name is alright actually...a lot more commercial but I like it a lot. I think this band is becoming another obsession. I already know I love them more than DT or KX. Traitor... How can you even compare the two? ;) So far they are pretty equal...I enjoy more of SA though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 All I've played is SA on shuffle for two days now! I think Stones Grow Her Name is alright actually...a lot more commercial but I like it a lot. I think this band is becoming another obsession. I already know I love them more than DT or KX. Traitor... How can you even compare the two? ;) So far they are pretty equal...I enjoy more of SA though They're about equal to me as well, though I think I'll give the edge to King's X due to their diversity and versatility among all members - with Sonata Arctica it's all down to Mr. Kakko (and previously Jani did some work too, but not enough). In any case, the bands are so different that I never want to think about which one I really prefer. Apples and oranges sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 I've always been a bit of a Sonata fan boy, but this song is amazing and I've been listening to it every day at least twice... And this is me trying not to overplay it and wear it out before the album hits. I won't be rash and give the song a 10/10 though - I'll give it a solid 9/10 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I really got to listen to more SA....so i could chime in more, lol As soon as i emerge from the flower kings. wheneever that happens, lol Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 I really got to listen to more SA....so i could chime in more, lol As soon as i emerge from the flower kings. wheneever that happens, lol Mick I'd love to hear your thoughts on them Mick. Maybe you'll join me in being one of the few who ends up listening to their their prog metal albums more than their power metal albums!This band goes from being completely structured & coherent for the first four albums and then BAM -- the mastermind of the band (Tony Kakko, lead vocalist and composer) decides to break all the rules and establish his own genre of metal, essentially. It's crazy, and old "fans" have been bitching about it non-stop ever since... But I love it. Here's a sample of what's in store: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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