Album poll

KamelotGuardian · June 6th, 2002, 08:16 AM

I honestly only have Empiricism, I am a relatively new fan. (and am very po' ) I have heard some of there other stuff, and am wondering which album I should get next...

I havent heard this Simen fellow, so I dont know much about his vocal stylings, but all my friends seem to say that The Archaic Course is there best.

I have heard Garm and he rules... but I also heard that the first two albums are more straight up black and less progressive ..

mmm.. honestly I think the organ and piano are TOO upfront in Empiricism so...

Which album do you think I should get next?

Sadistik · June 6th, 2002, 08:25 AM

can't go wrong with Olden Domain....

Kveldssanger · June 6th, 2002, 09:27 AM

The Olden Domain is said to be the best among the two in which Garm sang (i haven't listened to it extensively so I can't be certain), although i don't believe it can be described as progressive and I believe that The Archaic Course is the best of the albums in which Simen sang. You can get either of them they're both great.

Till Fjalls · June 6th, 2002, 12:19 PM

I would recommend The Archaic Course, and it happens to be my fave Borknagar. I agree that Empiricism is too synth/key oriented, and TAC fulfills my need for the opposite quite well

. To sum it up, it seems to be a straight ahead rocking metal album with folkish melodies/chord progressions, yet still maintains some elemnts of black metal. It is very guitar oriented, with synths coloring the music rather than leading it. The vocals are for lack of better description, unnatural! Simen comes up with some unexpected and absolutely chilling vocal melodies. If you can, check out Oceans Rise or Universal (first two track on the album), they should give you a decent feel for what the album is about.

Morningrise · June 6th, 2002, 01:42 PM

Well, the Olden Domain was my introduction to Borknagar, and has been my favorite, now along with Empiricism. The atmosphere, and songwriting work together like nothing else, GET IT!

KamelotGuardian · June 6th, 2002, 02:16 PM

ok, next time I find them I will get The Olden Domain and The Archaic Course

DoAsISayNotAsIDo · June 6th, 2002, 10:46 PM

The Olden Domain go and buy...

Kveldssanger · June 7th, 2002, 03:16 AM

Well, I just managed to find and buy "The Olden Domain", so I may be able to comment more on it after a few listens.

Maelstrom · June 7th, 2002, 03:27 AM

The Olden Domain is definitely the way to go.

Somber Soul · June 7th, 2002, 03:49 AM

Well, ultimately you need one album from each Borknagar area. It has been mentioned before that you should go and get "The Olden Domain" and "The Archaic Course".

Xaplan · June 8th, 2002, 04:33 PM

Well I would recommend two albums : "Quintessence" (the 4th CD), and "Borknagar" (the 1st CD). These albums in my opinion are the best to buy after Empiricism...

Regards,
Xaplan

MacMoney · June 9th, 2002, 08:57 AM

The Olden Domain is definitely the best, followed closely by the self titled.

June 6th, 2002, 08:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
KamelotGuardian Protector of the Crown Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 88	Album poll I honestly only have Empiricism, I am a relatively new fan. (and am very po' ) I have heard some of there other stuff, and am wondering which album I should get next... I havent heard this Simen fellow, so I dont know much about his vocal stylings, but all my friends seem to say that The Archaic Course is there best. I have heard Garm and he rules... but I also heard that the first two albums are more straight up black and less progressive .. mmm.. honestly I think the organ and piano are TOO upfront in Empiricism so... Which album do you think I should get next?

June 6th, 2002, 08:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sadistik Let me die in solitude... Join Date: May 2001 Location: California Posts: 6,587	can't go wrong with Olden Domain.... __________________ http://www.noctuary.net

June 6th, 2002, 09:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kveldssanger Black Adder leads us all Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Unseen University Posts: 722	The Olden Domain is said to be the best among the two in which Garm sang (i haven't listened to it extensively so I can't be certain), although i don't believe it can be described as progressive and I believe that The Archaic Course is the best of the albums in which Simen sang. You can get either of them they're both great. __________________ La science, la nouvelle noblesse ! Le progres. Le monde marche ! Pourquoi ne tournerait-il pas ? C'est la vision des nombres. Nous allons a l'Esprit. C'est tres certain, c'est oracle, ce que je dis. Je comprends, et ne sachant m'expliquer sans paroles paiennes, je voudrais me taire.

June 6th, 2002, 12:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Till Fjalls ¥¤ÆZµ Join Date: May 2001 Location: * Toronto * Posts: 1,027	I would recommend The Archaic Course, and it happens to be my fave Borknagar. I agree that Empiricism is too synth/key oriented, and TAC fulfills my need for the opposite quite well . To sum it up, it seems to be a straight ahead rocking metal album with folkish melodies/chord progressions, yet still maintains some elemnts of black metal. It is very guitar oriented, with synths coloring the music rather than leading it. The vocals are for lack of better description, unnatural! Simen comes up with some unexpected and absolutely chilling vocal melodies. If you can, check out Oceans Rise or Universal (first two track on the album), they should give you a decent feel for what the album is about. __________________ Click here for the newly revised "Archaeon" site. Wars of Winter official Page Mp3 Samples

June 6th, 2002, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
KamelotGuardian Protector of the Crown Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 88	... ok, next time I find them I will get The Olden Domain and The Archaic Course __________________ I starve myself for energy

June 6th, 2002, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Morningrise ...I am just thin air... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Austin Posts: 2,633	Well, the Olden Domain was my introduction to Borknagar, and has been my favorite, now along with Empiricism. The atmosphere, and songwriting work together like nothing else, GET IT!

June 6th, 2002, 10:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
DoAsISayNotAsIDo Ravishing Grimness Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ankara, Turkey Posts: 1,195	The Olden Domain go and buy... __________________ "And it's his illusions about what constitutes the real world which are inhibiting him... His reality, his reason, his society ...these are what must be destroyed" Nettlethrone \| Heavyonline

June 7th, 2002, 03:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kveldssanger Black Adder leads us all Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Unseen University Posts: 722	Well, I just managed to find and buy "The Olden Domain", so I may be able to comment more on it after a few listens. __________________ La science, la nouvelle noblesse ! Le progres. Le monde marche ! Pourquoi ne tournerait-il pas ? C'est la vision des nombres. Nous allons a l'Esprit. C'est tres certain, c'est oracle, ce que je dis. Je comprends, et ne sachant m'expliquer sans paroles paiennes, je voudrais me taire.

June 7th, 2002, 03:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Maelstrom Metal is the Law! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 303	You betchya The Olden Domain is definitely the way to go. __________________ THE HARROWED (Previously known as Fury) Debut self titled release now available through Massacre Records

June 7th, 2002, 03:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Somber Soul Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 972	Well, ultimately you need one album from each Borknagar area. It has been mentioned before that you should go and get "The Olden Domain" and "The Archaic Course".

June 8th, 2002, 04:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Xaplan 'Archmage' Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Poland/Bystrzyca Klodzka/Mountains Posts: 130	Well I would recommend two albums : "Quintessence" (the 4th CD), and "Borknagar" (the 1st CD). These albums in my opinion are the best to buy after Empiricism... Regards, Xaplan

June 9th, 2002, 08:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
MacMoney Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,615	The Olden Domain is definitely the best, followed closely by the self titled. __________________ Scimitar means theist. Satanic hermites smite scimitars 'neath times. PERMUTE! http://www.students.oamk.fi/~majaju00/LLiiga/ Hate the sinner, love the sin.