The bar has been set

Ozell · January 8th, 2010, 10:34 AM

The first record of this year is Ihsahn-After. I just heard the album and what can I say: it`s AWESOME

. I don`t want to ruin the surprise so I`m not going to write a review. A little insight Ihsahn`s using saxophone one this album(I`m sure that you already know) but in what kind of way that`s the main question.
I`m eagerly waiting for the new Borknagar and Vintersorg I`m sure they will be f**king awesome too.

Keep walkin`

mjollnir1965 · January 8th, 2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozell

The first record of this year is Ihsahn-After. I just heard the album and what can I say: it`s AWESOME

. I don`t want to ruin the surprise so I`m not going to write a review. A little insight Ihsahn`s using saxophone one this album(I`m sure that you already know) but in what kind of way that`s the main question.
I`m eagerly waiting for the new Borknagar and Vintersorg I`m sure they will be f**king awesome too.

Keep walkin`

I agree!! I heard the whole album and it is REALLY good! The use of the sax is kinda strange but it seems to work.

As for the new Borknagar and Vintersorg....I am seriously waiting for these releases. 2010 is going to be a good year!

Alteredmindeath · January 8th, 2010, 12:49 PM

Ihsahn used an 8 string guitar for this record. Im not too fond of saxophone in metal, but im sure the album is quality.

Qu Appelle · January 8th, 2010, 12:50 PM

How is Asgeir's drumming on it?

Ozell · January 8th, 2010, 01:52 PM

You know Asgeir it`s wild I think it`s his some of the best if not the best. I really like his drumming at the Undercurrent song so far, But I have to give a few spin because the music seems so layered that you have to listen like 20 or so more times to realize what`s under the skin.

NovembersDirge · January 9th, 2010, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozell

The first record of this year is Ihsahn-After. I just heard the album and what can I say: it`s AWESOME

. I don`t want to ruin the surprise so I`m not going to write a review. A little insight Ihsahn`s using saxophone one this album(I`m sure that you already know) but in what kind of way that`s the main question.
I`m eagerly waiting for the new Borknagar and Vintersorg I`m sure they will be f**king awesome too.

Keep walkin`

I was not overly impressed with After given how much I liked angL. I gotta give it a couple more listens before I write a review, but thus far the best record I've heard is the new Orphaned Land.

Elvina · January 9th, 2010, 06:58 AM

i wasn't familiar with Ihsahn's music before After, other than a couple of tracks here and there... What can i say: this album has hooked even me!

I love how the sax sound blends in naturally in the total picture. i normally wouldn't trust sax in metal either, but here it's not disturbing at all. Rather, quite refreshing.

Allfader · January 10th, 2010, 04:12 PM

I liked it, but I don't think it's so mindblowing. It sounds fresh but that's not enough to claim it a masterpiece IMO.

About the sax stuff...Solefald did it before and it worked, right? I expected from Ihsahn that he could make it work and he did it.

Ozell · January 11th, 2010, 09:17 AM

It`s a matter of taste.
I thought to open this thread to talk about the new releases of this year. Of course everybody has high expectation about new releases and I think that this After it`s a good opener for this year.

Keep walkin`

NovembersDirge · January 12th, 2010, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Allfader

I liked it, but I don't think it's so mindblowing. It sounds fresh but that's not enough to claim it a masterpiece IMO.

About the sax stuff...Solefald did it before and it worked, right? I expected from Ihsahn that he could make it work and he did it.

I don't think it's nearly as good as angL actually. I feel like the song-writing really lags towards the end. But it's still a very good record.. just not as good as I was expecting.

Best records so far have been In Mourning's Monolith and Orphaned Land's The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR. I hope that I can get my hands on the new Borknagar soon, but Indie is oddly non-responsive.

A preview: new Finntroll and Dark Tranquillity both sound surprisingly fresh and good. Though, the production on the DT is pretty disappointing.

Edit: I posted my review of Ihsahn // After

Agah · January 12th, 2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NovembersDirge

I don't think it's nearly as good as angL actually. I feel like the song-writing really lags towards the end. I'm pretty disappointed.

Best records so far have been In Mourning's Monolith and Orphaned Land's The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR. I hope that I can get my hands on the new Borknagar soon, but Indie is oddly non-responsive.

A preview: new Finntroll and Dark Tranquillity both sound surprisingly fresh and good. Though, the production on the DT is pretty disappointing.

So... you like the new Orphaned Land, huh? Haha, I think I've seen you praise that album 25 times now.

NovembersDirge · January 12th, 2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Agah

So... you like the new Orphaned Land, huh? Haha, I think I've seen you praise that album 25 times now.

Sorry, totally addicted to it.

BTW: Did I mention that I love the new Orphaned Land record? :P

Vampyrian · January 14th, 2010, 10:20 AM

I personally cannot wait for the new Nevermore album.:/ Three and a half months away and I'm already certain that it'll be my favorite album of the year.:/ No expectations are too high when it comes to Nevermore.

Azzor1911 · January 14th, 2010, 10:34 AM

Oh yeah it's been almost 5 years since their last album!

how time flies..

Defiance · January 14th, 2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Azzor1911

Oh yeah it's been almost 5 years since their last album!

how time flies..

Yes, I'm getting depressed

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Allfader · January 16th, 2010, 07:36 PM

I'm waiting for the Ne Obliviscaris and Desire full lenghts, plus the new Burzum album, Belus. I hope Kampfar releases something new, the same goes for Enslaved.

Djöfull · January 16th, 2010, 07:52 PM

I have listened to the After album once and found it very interesting... I have listened to Angl and some Adversary but not enough... gonna check them also out.

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Originally Posted by Vampyrian

I personally cannot wait for the new Nevermore album.:/ Three and a half months away and I'm already certain that it'll be my favorite album of the year.:/ No expectations are too high when it comes to Nevermore.

Don't worry... It's 2 and a 1/2 months away. Looks like the first week of april will be the release date.

Vampyrian · January 21st, 2010, 09:52 AM

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San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS will release their ninth studio album, "Exhibit B: The Human Condition", on April 23 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Another album I'm very excited about.<3

Defiance · January 21st, 2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Djöfull

I have listened to the After album once and found it very interesting... I have listened to Angl and some Adversary but not enough... gonna check them also out.

I listened to After today, and I really liked it! Walking around Université de Montréal whilst listening to 'A Grave Inversed' was a combination of surrealism, happiness and epic.

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Originally Posted by Vampyrian

Another album I'm very excited about.<3

Let's hope it's better than the 1st Exhibition

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Elvina · January 21st, 2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Defiance

I listened to After today, and I really liked it! Walking around Université de Montréal whilst listening to 'A Grave Inversed' was a combination of surrealism, happiness and epic.

while i just kinda liked it at first, now i got so totally addicted to this album, i totally love how the sax blends in the metal (so totally different than Solefald does it) and the overall atmosphere ♥

Alteredmindeath · January 21st, 2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvina

while i just kinda liked it at first, now i got so totally addicted to this album, i totally love how the sax blends in the metal (so totally different than Solefald does it) and the overall atmosphere ?

also check out Ihsahn's wife's music project called "STAR OF ASH". The music is excellent and very atmospheric.

Ozell · January 22nd, 2010, 03:46 AM

@NovembersDirge You wrote a fair and a cool review about Ihsahn_After, I agree with that. Do you like the new Shining-Blakjazz?

NovembersDirge · January 24th, 2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozell

@NovembersDirge You wrote a fair and a cool review about Ihsahn_After, I agree with that. Do you like the new Shining-Blakjazz?

Honestly, I don't know what to make of those guys. There's some serious craziness on that record. I gotta listen to it more carefully but I've got this schedule.. it'll get done this week hopefully. I love certain things about it a lot.. but there's also a very Marilyn Manson style guitar tone and production style that doesn't appeal to me as much.

Djöfull · January 24th, 2010, 03:24 PM

This bar was set up puuurdy cool

rammpeth · February 3rd, 2010, 10:50 PM

Im surprised no one has mentioned the new Negura Bunget album and the rumored new Age of Silence album

January 8th, 2010, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ozell Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Transylvania Posts: 21	The bar has been set The first record of this year is Ihsahn-After. I just heard the album and what can I say: it`s AWESOME. I don`t want to ruin the surprise so I`m not going to write a review. A little insight Ihsahn`s using saxophone one this album(I`m sure that you already know) but in what kind of way that`s the main question. I`m eagerly waiting for the new Borknagar and Vintersorg I`m sure they will be f**king awesome too. Keep walkin`

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Qu Appelle Tree hugger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle! Posts: 660	How is Asgeir's drumming on it? __________________ -------- Yes. I do apparently only listen to Folk Metal and Sámi Joiking. And ABBA. ABBA is the best.

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Elvina Space Elf Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the lowlands Posts: 657	i wasn't familiar with Ihsahn's music before After, other than a couple of tracks here and there... What can i say: this album has hooked even me! I love how the sax sound blends in naturally in the total picture. i normally wouldn't trust sax in metal either, but here it's not disturbing at all. Rather, quite refreshing. __________________ ..de omnibus dubitandum est.. PAGANRoots Youtube channel - metal / folk / gothic live gigs.

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Allfader Session fretless bassist Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: White Falling Room Posts: 1,111	I liked it, but I don't think it's so mindblowing. It sounds fresh but that's not enough to claim it a masterpiece IMO. About the sax stuff...Solefald did it before and it worked, right? I expected from Ihsahn that he could make it work and he did it. __________________ "Han ofra sitt auge, for at fjan skulle sjå Han blødde for dei som til slutt lot han rå. Men ingen lovnad ei ga ham, det vart ingen fred. Dei skal fframleis kjempa, til jorda sig ned" http://www.myspace.com/veraguaschile http://www.myspace.com/forestfather

January 14th, 2010, 10:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
Vampyrian Vault Dweller Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ...Ov Plain, Slovenia Posts: 896	I personally cannot wait for the new Nevermore album.:/ Three and a half months away and I'm already certain that it'll be my favorite album of the year.:/ No expectations are too high when it comes to Nevermore. __________________ There's no rules here, it's like Thunder Dome!

January 8th, 2010, 12:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alteredmindeath found underground Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In a frozen attic Posts: 4,341	Ihsahn used an 8 string guitar for this record. Im not too fond of saxophone in metal, but im sure the album is quality.

January 8th, 2010, 01:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ozell Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Transylvania Posts: 21	You know Asgeir it`s wild I think it`s his some of the best if not the best. I really like his drumming at the Undercurrent song so far, But I have to give a few spin because the music seems so layered that you have to listen like 20 or so more times to realize what`s under the skin.

January 11th, 2010, 09:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ozell Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Transylvania Posts: 21	It`s a matter of taste. I thought to open this thread to talk about the new releases of this year. Of course everybody has high expectation about new releases and I think that this After it`s a good opener for this year. Keep walkin`

January 14th, 2010, 10:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
Azzor1911 Lone Walker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: City 17 Posts: 865	Oh yeah it's been almost 5 years since their last album! how time flies..

January 16th, 2010, 07:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Allfader Session fretless bassist Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: White Falling Room Posts: 1,111	I'm waiting for the Ne Obliviscaris and Desire full lenghts, plus the new Burzum album, Belus. I hope Kampfar releases something new, the same goes for Enslaved. __________________ "Han ofra sitt auge, for at fjan skulle sjå Han blødde for dei som til slutt lot han rå. Men ingen lovnad ei ga ham, det vart ingen fred. Dei skal fframleis kjempa, til jorda sig ned" http://www.myspace.com/veraguaschile http://www.myspace.com/forestfather

January 22nd, 2010, 03:46 AM	#22 (permalink)
Ozell Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Transylvania Posts: 21	@NovembersDirge You wrote a fair and a cool review about Ihsahn_After, I agree with that. Do you like the new Shining-Blakjazz?

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Djöfull Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,268	This bar was set up puuurdy cool __________________ but life's not a wheel with chains made of steel...

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rammpeth Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 611	Im surprised no one has mentioned the new Negura Bunget album and the rumored new Age of Silence album