Candlemass

Rycher · September 19th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Yeah, I know they've been discussed here before, but I'm extremely late to the party. I ordered the Essential Doom collection from The End and have been listening to it over the past week. It's a recent greatest hits disc through most of their classic albums, not including any of their recent albums. I figured this would be a good place to start as an introduction to the band, and it only cost $9.00 on clearance and it had a bonus DVD with a 5-song live performance.

I really like this stuff, especialy something like Dark Reflections, which is much faster and catchier than any of the other songs. I have to admit that I was hoping that The Well of Souls was about Raiders of the Lost Ark, since that is what immediately comes to mind when I hear that phrase.

Just thought I'd let you know that I'm slowly getting on board the Candlemass/doom train.

Pate · September 19th, 2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rycher

I have to admit that I was hoping that The Well of Souls was about Raiders of the Lost Ark, since that is what immediately comes to mind when I hear that phrase.

It is.

Jasonic · September 19th, 2008, 02:07 PM

Welcome!! Better late than never!
Too bad you weren't into them sooner, as they toured this year. First time in the States in 17 years. Given the piss poor turnout, I don't expect a return anytime soon, though maybe if they get offered a package tour or something.

Are you into Solitude Aeturnus at all?
If so, I highly recommend their latest, with Rob Lowe on vocals. It is quite stellar.

Also EPICUS DOOMICUS METALICUS is essential metal listening, for ANY metal fan.

D3v4S7A710N · September 19th, 2008, 02:22 PM

DOOMICUS!!!!!!!!!!

Rycher · September 19th, 2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pate

It is.

Really? I'll have to re-read the lyrics. This compilation didn't come with anything other than a goofy poster of the band that looked pretty 80's to me. I glanced at the lyics to Well of Souls online and it seemed more satanic to me than anything else.

I have too many albums that I want right now to go through and buy the prior catalog, and this seems to be a decent hits package for now. If I keep getting into the band even further, I'll probably get the last few albums.

D3v4S7A710N · September 19th, 2008, 02:30 PM

woops haha....

sorry double post.

Jasonic · September 19th, 2008, 02:30 PM

If I were a cartoon artist, I would totally create a mythical comic entitled DOOMICUS! He would rule the wasteland with his deadly smoke, which would be the result of his massive bong hits. His weapon would be a Gibson SG. He would be the REAL Iron Man!!!!!!!

Jasonic · September 19th, 2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rycher

I have too many albums that I want right now to go through and buy the prior catalog,

False statement.
You have NOTHING to buy until you first own Epicus.

That's like waking up and saying, "oh well, someone stole my copy of Reign In Blood....."

Jasonic · September 19th, 2008, 02:33 PM

One more thing Rycher.....
I assume by now you know how to Doom Dance?
If not, take some pointers from my main man Messiah:

You Tube

Pate · September 19th, 2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rycher

Really? I'll have to re-read the lyrics. This compilation didn't come with anything other than a goofy poster of the band that looked pretty 80's to me. I glanced at the lyics to Well of Souls online and it seemed more satanic to me than anything else.

I don't really pay attention to lyrics, but I know Leif has mentioned the song and the movie together. So maybe he just got the title from it.

Jasonic · September 19th, 2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pate

I don't really pay attention to lyrics, but I know Leif has mentioned the song and the movie together. So maybe he just got the title from it.

September 19th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rycher Muck Fichigan! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwesten Chicago Burbs Posts: 584	Candlemass Yeah, I know they've been discussed here before, but I'm extremely late to the party. I ordered the Essential Doom collection from The End and have been listening to it over the past week. It's a recent greatest hits disc through most of their classic albums, not including any of their recent albums. I figured this would be a good place to start as an introduction to the band, and it only cost $9.00 on clearance and it had a bonus DVD with a 5-song live performance. I really like this stuff, especialy something like Dark Reflections, which is much faster and catchier than any of the other songs. I have to admit that I was hoping that The Well of Souls was about Raiders of the Lost Ark, since that is what immediately comes to mind when I hear that phrase. Just thought I'd let you know that I'm slowly getting on board the Candlemass/doom train.

September 19th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jasonic Doom On! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Burbs of Chicago Posts: 8,089	Welcome!! Better late than never! Too bad you weren't into them sooner, as they toured this year. First time in the States in 17 years. Given the piss poor turnout, I don't expect a return anytime soon, though maybe if they get offered a package tour or something. Are you into Solitude Aeturnus at all? If so, I highly recommend their latest, with Rob Lowe on vocals. It is quite stellar. Also EPICUS DOOMICUS METALICUS is essential metal listening, for ANY metal fan. __________________

September 19th, 2008, 02:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
D3v4S7A710N Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,949	DOOMICUS!!!!!!!!!! __________________ A Beautiful Fate

September 19th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
D3v4S7A710N Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,949	woops haha.... sorry double post. __________________ A Beautiful Fate

September 19th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jasonic Doom On! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Burbs of Chicago Posts: 8,089	If I were a cartoon artist, I would totally create a mythical comic entitled DOOMICUS! He would rule the wasteland with his deadly smoke, which would be the result of his massive bong hits. His weapon would be a Gibson SG. He would be the REAL Iron Man!!!!!!! __________________