Ihsahn - Angl

[rushzil2112]

I just started listening to this disc, and the first few songs alone blew me away, especially the track with Akerfeldt doing the vocals. Also, it has the same lineup as his first solo cd, The Adversary, which was also amazing, Asgeir Mickelson on drums and Lars Norberg on bass(both from Spiral Architect). The cd is worth it alone just on the song Unhealer with Akerfeldt. This is definately a cd everyone should check out. So far I am liking it more than his first one. This is tied for best cd this year so far with opeth's new disc.

[metalsped]

I didnt know he had a new disc out.... let alone a collaboration with Akerfeldt. To google I go!

[dcowboys311]

It's amazing. After one listen it took the number 1 spot from Arsis.

[metalsped]

I am a track in, and it smokes.

[General Zod]

Intriguing. I was never a fan of Emperor, though I own all of their music (CM had a $5 Emperor sale). The Adversary, which admittedly I spent very little time with, didn't impress me. Perhaps I'll give this a shot.

Zod

[Dark One]

Originally Posted by General Zod

Intriguing. I was never a fan of Emperor, though I own all of their music (CM had a $5 Emperor sale). The Adversary, which admittedly I spent very little time with, didn't impress me. Perhaps I'll give this a shot.

While you're at it, go back and listen solely to "With Strength I Burn" (Track 7) off of Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk if you never made it that far. Given the continued evolution of your tastes, I'd be surprised if it still did nothing for you.

Jason

[Kenneth R.]

Sweet, a new one!

[General Zod]

Originally Posted by Dark One

While you're at it, go back and listen solely to "With Strength I Burn" (Track 7) off of Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk if you never made it that far. Given the continued evolution of your tastes, I'd be surprised if it still did nothing for you.

Cool. I'll give it a spin tonight.

Zod

[rms]

When I get back in town I gotta download this disc, I heard great things about his first solo disc.

[rushzil2112]

I just can't stop listening to it. It is definately different than anything he has done with Emperor and different than his last solo disc. If you are a fan of Akerfeldt's cleans, then this is a must listen, just listen to Unhealer. This is the best Akerfeldt has ever sounded in my opinion. Album of the year so far, until I hear the rest of the new Opeth. Top 3, Ihsahn, Opeth, and Warrel Dane.

[General Zod]

Originally Posted by Dark One

While you're at it, go back and listen solely to "With Strength I Burn" (Track 7) off of Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk if you never made it that far. Given the continued evolution of your tastes, I'd be surprised if it still did nothing for you.

It's better than 90% of what I recall. However, it's still not a song that I feel any desire to hear a second time.

I also went back and listened to a few select tracks from Anthems. Emperor continues to be one of those bands that I just don't get. Because of how widely they're praised, I revisit their music every so often, expecting it's finally going to click for me... but it doesn't. Instead, their music just washes over me like white noise (or I guess black noise would be the more appropriate description).

Zod