New Paradise Lost

BlueSky · May 11th, 2007, 04:56 AM

Seems like they're trying to appease old fans.

stefan86 · May 11th, 2007, 05:38 AM

I think it's quite good even though the music is still streamlined and predictable, yet heavier. The tracks are memorable and Nick Holmes singing sounds great, so that still does it for me.

Hypnos · May 11th, 2007, 07:08 AM

i really like this album. it's much better than the previous ones, in every aspect. i gave up this band after the last weak releases but this one surprised me a lot. i think it's clearly their best one since 'Draconian Times'

stefan86 · May 11th, 2007, 07:18 AM

I think the winner factor here is that they mix up their old style with the almost Depeche Mode-ish easy listening style of the last few albums.

discouraged1 · May 11th, 2007, 07:41 AM

Believe In Nothing their best album? i'm sorry but its not.

(one could say it is their worst, but lets just say it is not their best)

One Second is their best imo.

did listen to the new one, didnt like it. i prefer Symbol Of Life to both last two albums

thedeadwing · May 11th, 2007, 09:16 AM

Compared with the last self titled "Paradise Lost", the new one is WAY better! Both "In Requiem" and "Symbol of Life" are equally good. "In Requiem" has the bonus that it's newer, but the myspace stream lacks of sound quality (of course). No really weak tracks - this album is/will be definitly a grower.

LifeDepraved · May 11th, 2007, 09:19 AM

I enjoy this new one immensely. Love the sound and the vocals. I'm sure I will listen to it straight on for a month and a half and revisit it in 5 years.

salient · May 11th, 2007, 10:17 AM

Quiet a bit "Requiem" very comfortably and addictable to listeners, like last Kata "July" mcd.

\m/ ^^ \m/
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insidethefall · May 11th, 2007, 10:53 AM

It's funny, they've managed somehow to recapture at least part of the old sound, but unfortunately the compositions are still rather dull. Nick even sings in his old style in a few places, which is surprising. I would say 4 really good tracks and the rest is forgettable...it seems they are trying, but if they tried harder this could have been a really good cd.

Venenum Veritas · May 11th, 2007, 12:52 PM

I love the new PL
It's heavier than the s/t album and it has some pretty catchy solos
and they have really improved on the lyrics.

my favorite tracks are
Never for the damned
Ash & Debris
Beneath Black Skies
Sedative God
Your Own Reality

they're definitely heading in a good direction.
i can't wait to see them later this year =)

Qth · May 11th, 2007, 01:18 PM

Dont understand why ppl hate their last album so much, i loved it.

M3 · May 11th, 2007, 01:29 PM

I love the new one. I finally heard it in its entirety today, and I'm really impressed. My alltime favorite is Symbol Of Life, but this one is still really good.

Headquake · May 11th, 2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSky

For me believe in nothing is by far their best cd, and I don't see them ever topping it.

You have lost all credibility with this post, i'm sorry.
I've listened to the new album twice all the way through and it really isn't that much different than the last album. Some great parts but nothing mind blowing. Then again, i'm listening to it on shitty computer speakers. Once i have the ltd. cd and vinyl box in my hand and listening to it on my stereo, i'll be able to make a better judgment

derbeder · May 11th, 2007, 02:48 PM

on first listen this one sounds like a step down from the self-titled. not very captivating really. at least the last one had the superb "over the madness", but these are a little run-of-the-mill. i'll have to listen to it more. so far i only like "the enemy".

i like paradise lost a lot. shades of god, icon, one second and host are my favorites, i guess.

Venenum Veritas · May 11th, 2007, 03:04 PM

...hmmm
i fell in love with the album the 5th time i heard it
The first 4 times i listened to it i was just playing the album in the background and not really paying attention.
I have now listened to the album at least 25 times in the past month

no_reply · May 11th, 2007, 03:46 PM

gothic please...bunch ov noObs

Blakkheim · May 11th, 2007, 04:08 PM

can somebody please put a straightjacket on me so i wont have to interfere in this thread.

Ssengnihton · May 11th, 2007, 04:23 PM

*ignores PL's new release and puts on Gothic instead*

BlueSky · May 11th, 2007, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakkheim

can somebody please put a straightjacket on me so i wont have to interfere in this thread.

Oh brother..here we go again!

Hypnos · May 11th, 2007, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbeder

on first listen this one sounds like a step down from the self-titled. not very captivating really. at least the last one had the superb "over the madness", but these are a little run-of-the-mill. i'll have to listen to it more. so far i only like "the enemy".

i like paradise lost a lot. shades of god, icon, one second and host are my favorites, i guess.

are you serious? imho, the new one is a huge improvement compared with the self titled. it's the first PL album i really like since 'Draconian Times' and i almost had to force myself to give them another try. now i'm glad i did it. comparing 'In Requiem' to 'Paradise Lost' or the few ones before is almost like comparing 'Tonight's Decision' with the Monokromia garbage...ok, not that drastic, but almost ;-)
it's clear 'Gothic' will stay the unmatched masterpiece, but i think i can place the new one quite near the standards of 'Draconian Times' , 'Icon' or 'Shades Of God'

Katatonic1 · May 11th, 2007, 07:05 PM

lol The best paradise lost album is all about personal taste, so its worthless to fued over it. But In Requiem is definatly fucking amazing.

LifeDepraved · May 11th, 2007, 07:45 PM

Haha...Blakkheim we don't need the PL fanboiz in here again!

ParadiseLostforever · May 11th, 2007, 07:53 PM

The best Paradise Lost album since "Host" - PL never made any bad songs, some are less good of course, but they NEVER did a bad song. And yes I am a fanboy!

stefan86 · May 11th, 2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakkheim

can somebody please put a straightjacket on me so i wont have to interfere in this thread.

haha just hit it and get some more random blabbermouth brootality

Alcapoth · May 11th, 2007, 08:47 PM

Say Just Words...best song by the band...EVER! What a fine tune.Listened to it like a million times back when I was really into it.

Maybe I'll check out the new stuff...maybe not. I don't know yet.

May 11th, 2007, 04:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlueSky I, OF THE STORM Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,968	New Paradise Lost Seems like they're trying to appease old fans. Last edited by BlueSky : September 19th, 2008 at 06:05 PM.

May 11th, 2007, 05:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
stefan86 invariably off-topic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 19,834	I think it's quite good even though the music is still streamlined and predictable, yet heavier. The tracks are memorable and Nick Holmes singing sounds great, so that still does it for me. __________________

May 11th, 2007, 07:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
stefan86 invariably off-topic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 19,834	I think the winner factor here is that they mix up their old style with the almost Depeche Mode-ish easy listening style of the last few albums. __________________

May 11th, 2007, 07:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
discouraged1 disco my arse! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Posts: 1,744	Believe In Nothing their best album? i'm sorry but its not. (one could say it is their worst, but lets just say it is not their best) One Second is their best imo. did listen to the new one, didnt like it. i prefer Symbol Of Life to both last two albums __________________ aux

May 11th, 2007, 09:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
LifeDepraved My soul got a crack Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: buttfuck georgia Posts: 5,145	I enjoy this new one immensely. Love the sound and the vocals. I'm sure I will listen to it straight on for a month and a half and revisit it in 5 years. __________________ arrrrrrghhhh

May 11th, 2007, 07:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hypnos steck ihn nei! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Illertal Posts: 2,250	i really like this album. it's much better than the previous ones, in every aspect. i gave up this band after the last weak releases but this one surprised me a lot. i think it's clearly their best one since 'Draconian Times'

May 11th, 2007, 09:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
thedeadwing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 58	Compared with the last self titled "Paradise Lost", the new one is WAY better! Both "In Requiem" and "Symbol of Life" are equally good. "In Requiem" has the bonus that it's newer, but the myspace stream lacks of sound quality (of course). No really weak tracks - this album is/will be definitly a grower.

May 11th, 2007, 10:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
salient Opportunity one's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grey's pallete and hope... Posts: 576	Paradise Lost - In Requiem. Quiet a bit "Requiem" very comfortably and addictable to listeners, like last Kata "July" mcd. \m/ ^^ \m/ - __________________ Urbanic melancholy

May 11th, 2007, 10:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
insidethefall somewhere nowhere Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 883	It's funny, they've managed somehow to recapture at least part of the old sound, but unfortunately the compositions are still rather dull. Nick even sings in his old style in a few places, which is surprising. I would say 4 really good tracks and the rest is forgettable...it seems they are trying, but if they tried harder this could have been a really good cd. __________________ any colours to express apart from bleak is hard

May 11th, 2007, 12:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Venenum Veritas /frank ruiz Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 869	I love the new PL It's heavier than the s/t album and it has some pretty catchy solos and they have really improved on the lyrics. my favorite tracks are Never for the damned Ash & Debris Beneath Black Skies Sedative God Your Own Reality they're definitely heading in a good direction. i can't wait to see them later this year =) __________________

May 11th, 2007, 01:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Qth Treasonous Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mocking the cross in Uppsala, Sweden Posts: 1,817	Dont understand why ppl hate their last album so much, i loved it. __________________ Last.fm

May 11th, 2007, 01:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
M3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: United States Posts: 565	I love the new one. I finally heard it in its entirety today, and I'm really impressed. My alltime favorite is Symbol Of Life, but this one is still really good.

May 11th, 2007, 02:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
derbeder in a vicious circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: lost Posts: 1,885	on first listen this one sounds like a step down from the self-titled. not very captivating really. at least the last one had the superb "over the madness", but these are a little run-of-the-mill. i'll have to listen to it more. so far i only like "the enemy". i like paradise lost a lot. shades of god, icon, one second and host are my favorites, i guess.

May 11th, 2007, 03:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
Venenum Veritas /frank ruiz Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 869	...hmmm i fell in love with the album the 5th time i heard it The first 4 times i listened to it i was just playing the album in the background and not really paying attention. I have now listened to the album at least 25 times in the past month __________________

May 11th, 2007, 03:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
no_reply comfortably numb Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 739	gothic please...bunch ov noObs __________________ . "La virtud, como el arte, se consagra constantemente a lo que es difícil de hacer, y cuanto más dura es la tarea más brillante es el éxito"--Aristoteles

May 11th, 2007, 04:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
Blakkheim In the Still of the Night Join Date: May 2001 Location: Stockholm Posts: 647	can somebody please put a straightjacket on me so i wont have to interfere in this thread. __________________

May 11th, 2007, 04:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
Ssengnihton Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7	ignores PL's new release and puts on Gothic instead

May 11th, 2007, 07:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
Katatonic1 Requiem Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New York, USA Posts: 174	lol The best paradise lost album is all about personal taste, so its worthless to fued over it. But In Requiem is definatly fucking amazing.

May 11th, 2007, 07:45 PM	#22 (permalink)
LifeDepraved My soul got a crack Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: buttfuck georgia Posts: 5,145	Haha...Blakkheim we don't need the PL fanboiz in here again! __________________ arrrrrrghhhh

May 11th, 2007, 07:53 PM	#23 (permalink)
ParadiseLostforever Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 51	The best Paradise Lost album since "Host" - PL never made any bad songs, some are less good of course, but they NEVER did a bad song. And yes I am a fanboy!

May 11th, 2007, 08:47 PM	#25 (permalink)
Alcapoth F a l l e N Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 1,532	Say Just Words...best song by the band...EVER! What a fine tune.Listened to it like a million times back when I was really into it. Maybe I'll check out the new stuff...maybe not. I don't know yet. __________________