Universe 217

[IOfTheStorm]

I was thinking of making a thread about this band since i first saw them live in April 2006. Their live show was one biggest musical shocks of my life, not only because of their music but because their whole performance was really special and theatrical with smokes/frankincense surrounding the stage, and an acrobat adding a sweet touch of abnormality to the whole show.

Anyway, the real shocker came first with Tania's vocals, for sure the best greek female vocalist and one of the best i have ever heard, and then with the band's music: a fucked up psycho/space/dark doom rock/metal (they like to call their music "no tempo rock") with huge dozes of deep atmospheres, intense and various emotions and enough rocking vibe to make you bang your head in some moments. I tried to catch every live show they have given since this night and i always love the experience. Finally they have signed a contract with Duplicate Records (Lamented Souls among others) and they have just released their first, self titled album.



Perhaps the following songs/samples of their music will be of greater help than my poor description of their music (you can read a most detailed one here ) so enjoy.

Yousendit songs taken from the album:

Universe 217 - Inferno

Universe 217 - 66

Universe 217 - In Your Head (videoclip)



Universe 217 - I Don't Give A Damn/In Your Head pt 3 (also videoclip)



Universe 217 - Harmless (live)



Universe 217 - Never (live - without a bass player on that show)



www.myspace.com/universe217

 

[Krilons Resa]

oh boy...this sounds right up my alley....CHECKIN OUT PRONTO

 

[Krilons Resa]

This shows a lot of promise. Immediately, I know it's very good but I also know it will get a lot better through repeated listens. I'm gonna have to buy this.

 

[Conspicuously Absent]

wow, really impressive shit. Gotta listen more.

 

[Ellestin]

Great reco, man! I'm digging this thouroughly and gayly

 

[skyrefuge]

If you had told me that "Harmless" was an unused song from In The Woods...'s 'Strange In Stereo' sessions, I would have believed you. Yeah, listening to the rest, I'd be shocked if they aren't intimately familiar with that album. Not that that's a bad thing in any way!

Neil

 

[IOfTheStorm]

Hey Sorath tell Erik to come and say how much this band rocks.

 

[Hell Mike]

Hey Sorath tell Erik to come and say how much this band rocks.

His computer is broken atm but I gave him a new PS today so with luck it'll be back up in notime!
Dunno if he'll be here though...

Hey Sorath

Bläzt from da päzt

 

[Krilons Resa]

Phät yö

Where can I get this shitz? The band Im guessing. I believe I saw it on their myspace. Useless dumb question I suppose.

 

[Krilons Resa]

On an unrelated note - IoTS, have you heard Mammatus' second album The Coast Explodes yet?

 

[IOfTheStorm]

No no no, but your avatar is da best album evah.

 

[Krilons Resa]

dayum straight.

ps - check out The Coast Explodes!

 

[Krilons Resa]

I have been listening to those songs you uploaded a lot lately. I'm assuming it's all on par? I really need to buy this album.

 

[Krilons Resa]

This chick's voice rules too. It adds a certain sense of fragility to the music.

 

[IOfTheStorm]

I have been listening to those songs you uploaded a lot lately. I'm assuming it's all on par? I really need to buy this album.

Well "66" is one of my favorites, but in the end i have a similar level of affection with all the songs of the album so i can't really choose some standard best.

By the way i just read skyrefuge's post, and, strangely, he is 100% spot on, the band closer to what Universe 217 do, is probably In The Woods of "Strange In Stereo" and maybe "Three Times Seven On A Pilgrimage" too.

 

[skyrefuge]

By the way i just read skyrefuge's post, and, strangely, he is 100% spot on

Strangely?! I'm ALWAYS 100% spot on, with everything I say! Eventually, you'll learn.

Neil