New To Katatonia

Ozzloaf · July 1st, 2008, 03:40 AM

Hey everyone,
I'm new to Katatonia and I need some help deciding what Katatonia album to get first.
To give you an idea of the stuff I like, I listen to mainly tech/extreme and experimental/post-metal. My favorite band is Opeth and a close second is Tool. I'm also a big fan of Daylight Dies who I know have toured with Katatonia.
Thanks,
Jake

devinity · July 1st, 2008, 04:14 AM

i can suggest to follow katatonia's changes through the years...so start with the first ep to the last!

MadTinus · July 1st, 2008, 04:20 AM

Just check this page out: http://katatonia.com/av.php

Katatonic89 · July 1st, 2008, 08:40 AM

Brave Murder Day (growls) \m/ or you can get Last Fair Deal Gone Down (clean vocals).

Bleak Eyes · July 1st, 2008, 04:02 PM

Start anywhere.

Morfeind · July 1st, 2008, 04:40 PM

I say start with The Great Cold Distance and work your way backwards. Some of the early Katatonia albums can be hard for a newbie to digest at first.

Ozzloaf · July 1st, 2008, 05:19 PM

Ok so I went to the store today and I got The Great Cold Distance, Brave Murder Day, and Last Fair Deal Gone Down (and the new Daylight Dies album and the new Still Life digi-pac

) I'll give them a listen and I'll let you know what I think.

Hedon- · July 1st, 2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozzloaf

Ok so I went to the store today and I got The Great Cold Distance, Brave Murder Day, and Last Fair Deal Gone Down (and the new Daylight Dies album and the new Still Life digi-pac

) I'll give them a listen and I'll let you know what I think.

way to go

brave is my favorite "harsh" katatonia album (they dont have that much, but still lulz) and my overall favorite too.. the atmosphere is among the most powerful album atmosphere i ever heard, the music sounds somehow small and creepy, and the lyrics are damn weird (in a good way imo), i basically dont really know what the fuck he's talking about, except that its bad as fuck and i like it.
the great cold distance is my favorite "new era" katatonia album, many songs there are built on a similar pattern but who the fuck cares, as long as they're all good

Mr Anthropy · July 1st, 2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzloaf

Ok so I went to the store today and I got The Great Cold Distance, Brave Murder Day, and Last Fair Deal Gone Down (and the new Daylight Dies album and the new Still Life digi-pac

) I'll give them a listen and I'll let you know what I think.

Very good choices (including Daylight Dies haha) Those three albums should definitely give You a decent overview

Ozzloaf · July 1st, 2008, 08:00 PM

Actually Lost to the Living came in the mail... but yeah it's AWESOME. By far their best album.

MadTinus · July 2nd, 2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzloaf

Ok so I went to the store today and I got The Great Cold Distance, Brave Murder Day, and Last Fair Deal Gone Down (and the new Daylight Dies album and the new Still Life digi-pac

) I'll give them a listen and I'll let you know what I think.

Most excellent choices indeed. Those albums will keep you busy for many months.

YouMustFall · July 2nd, 2008, 09:28 PM

The Great Cold Distance. Definitely. It's in my top ten albums of all time (I actually do have that list).

BlueSky · July 2nd, 2008, 11:09 PM

You need the Viva.

RatU a.k.a Dainon · July 3rd, 2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSky

You need the Viva.

I agree.

But you started well, mate. TGCD is how they sound nowadays (great album with a great atmosphere), Last Fair Deal Gone Down is such an awesome album (one of my favorites, if not my favorite) and BMD is the best choice for their earlier works.

Sad Madrigal · July 3rd, 2008, 02:43 PM

but he needs Discouraged Ones and Tonight's Decision as well

Nightmare_Heaven · July 3rd, 2008, 05:53 PM

If I had to recommend an album I'd only recommend them all, but you chose really well there.

Ozzloaf · July 3rd, 2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSky

You need the Viva.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sad Madrigal

but he needs Discouraged Ones and Tonight's Decision as well

Sorry... the wallet is empty.

Phoenix5 · July 3rd, 2008, 06:29 PM

I don't know how wrong you can go with any....really.

Coma323 · July 3rd, 2008, 08:42 PM

The first album I got was Tonight's Decision, followed by TGCD. That quickly turned into all of them.

And I'm kinda new here, posted back during the fall US tour a few times, but am now back.

Vincent J. · July 4th, 2008, 07:11 PM

This is useless. Now that he has a few albums it doesn't matter a thing which one to buy next.
They will all follow

MadTinus · July 5th, 2008, 06:55 AM

Threads like this are pretty useless in the first place... Just investigate a little on your own and you'll find out what you will like.

Vincent J. · July 5th, 2008, 12:07 PM

Yes...

July 1st, 2008, 03:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ozzloaf Art Geek Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,761	New To Katatonia Hey everyone, I'm new to Katatonia and I need some help deciding what Katatonia album to get first. To give you an idea of the stuff I like, I listen to mainly tech/extreme and experimental/post-metal. My favorite band is Opeth and a close second is Tool. I'm also a big fan of Daylight Dies who I know have toured with Katatonia. Thanks, Jake

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Ozzloaf Art Geek Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,761	Ok so I went to the store today and I got The Great Cold Distance, Brave Murder Day, and Last Fair Deal Gone Down (and the new Daylight Dies album and the new Still Life digi-pac ) I'll give them a listen and I'll let you know what I think. __________________ Myspace Facebook Fan Page

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Katatonic89 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,255	Brave Murder Day (growls) \m/ or you can get Last Fair Deal Gone Down (clean vocals).

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Morfeind Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 283	I say start with The Great Cold Distance and work your way backwards. Some of the early Katatonia albums can be hard for a newbie to digest at first.

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Ozzloaf Art Geek Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,761	Actually Lost to the Living came in the mail... but yeah it's AWESOME. By far their best album. __________________ Myspace Facebook Fan Page

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YouMustFall MayheM Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 29	The Great Cold Distance. Definitely. It's in my top ten albums of all time (I actually do have that list).

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BlueSky I, OF THE STORM Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,968	You need the Viva.

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Sad Madrigal Happy Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 748	but he needs Discouraged Ones and Tonight's Decision as well __________________

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Nightmare_Heaven Death Disco Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 908	If I had to recommend an album I'd only recommend them all, but you chose really well there.

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Phoenix5 d3v4s7a710n Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,504	I don't know how wrong you can go with any....really. __________________

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Coma323 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 304	The first album I got was Tonight's Decision, followed by TGCD. That quickly turned into all of them. And I'm kinda new here, posted back during the fall US tour a few times, but am now back. __________________ Your weapon is guilt...

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Vincent J. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: a small village next to Arnhem, The Netherlands Posts: 2,869	This is useless. Now that he has a few albums it doesn't matter a thing which one to buy next. They will all follow

July 5th, 2008, 06:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
MadTinus Spelling/language nazi Join Date: May 2002 Location: Zeist, Netherlands Posts: 6,556	Threads like this are pretty useless in the first place... Just investigate a little on your own and you'll find out what you will like. __________________

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Vincent J. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: a small village next to Arnhem, The Netherlands Posts: 2,869	Yes...