Meshuggah - Destroy Erase Improve (Reloaded/Remastered/Whatever)

Sounds quite sexier than I remembered.

Also considering looking into Cynic. It seems some of you on here are nuts for them, but I've never really investigated them until now. I listened to Evolutionary Sleeper the other night and thought it was interesting. Any opinions on that?

Cynic is the shit. Focus (especially the remaster) and Traced in Air are both really good, though I might say TiA is more accessible if you're not used to the weirdness of Cynic. Also, a related act is Exivious, which is coming out with an album soon that threatens to be a beautifully unholy union of fusion, jazz, and metal.

This is truth.

Integral Birth is one of the coolest songs ever.

Awesome - thanks for the info. Now, does Cynic do a lot of death grunts? Because... I'm not really into that save certain people like Akerfeldt, and if Townsend did it, I'd be into that too. I just don't want to buy an album full of grunting; it's just not my thing. I'll keep all yous guys' recommendations in mind.


Tonight I bought the new Electronic Musician magazine, pretty much because it has a fat cover story on Steven Wilson with some delicious pictures inside. DELICIOUS. How does he still have so much hair? He's in his 40's... and it looks so fine texturally. How does that work?

http://emusician.com/interviews/steven-wilson/

^^ Here's the interview online. Pretty cool.

David Bowie - Stage
Tom Waits - The Heart Of Saturday Night
New Order - Substance
Midnight Oil - Diesel And Dust

Also thinking about buying Second Life Syndrome by Riverside? Anyone have any opinions on them? Amazon.com recommended them to me since I've bought Porcupine Tree and Opeth CD's through amazon. From the clips I've heard, they sound cool, no?

Personally, I find their last CD, Rapid Eye Movement best. Seen them live twice, they're pretty great.

Here's Grudzien's guitar solo I've recorded:

[youtube]ZNugko_9cbw[/youtube]

He sports similiar hairstyle to Dev. I also like the playing, it's simple and effective.

How does he still have so much hair? He's in his 40's...

What? It's not obligatory to go bald by your 40's, I assure you.

Awesome - thanks for the info. Now, does Cynic do a lot of death grunts? Because... I'm not really into that save certain people like Akerfeldt, and if Townsend did it, I'd be into that too. I just don't want to buy an album full of grunting; it's just not my thing. I'll keep all yous guys' recommendations in mind.


Tonight I bought the new Electronic Musician magazine, pretty much because it has a fat cover story on Steven Wilson with some delicious pictures inside. DELICIOUS. How does he still have so much hair? He's in his 40's... and it looks so fine texturally. How does that work?

http://emusician.com/interviews/steven-wilson/

^^ Here's the interview online. Pretty cool.

The album Focus does have pretty harsh vocals, but they use this weird vocal effect, it'll depend on that how you'll like it. Traced in Air is much more easy-going, vocally.

You can find some samples of Traced in Air here: www.myspace.com/cyniconline

Personally, I find their last CD, Rapid Eye Movement best. Seen them live twice, they're pretty great.

Here's Grudzien's guitar solo I've recorded:
ZNugko_9cbw
He sports similiar hairstyle to Dev. I also like the playing, it's simple and effective.

AWESOME!! Plus you can't go wrong with Devin hair!!
Cool though, that's the info I want to know - which CD's might a n00b like. I appreciate the feedback. Is the bass player singing? Sounds really good!!

The album Focus does have pretty harsh vocals, but they use this weird vocal effect, it'll depend on that how you'll like it. Traced in Air is much more easy-going, vocally.

You can find some samples of Traced in Air here: http://www.myspace.com/cyniconline

Thanks Biert. I guess I don't hate harsh vocals (obviously since I love SYL) - it's just the grunts. Reminds me of the Cookie Monster every time.

What? It's not obligatory to go bald by your 40's, I assure you.

Oh man, that came out wrong, kinda shitty actually. I guess in Steven Wilson's case, his hair looks like corn-tassels, sometimes fine hair doesn't always stick around. Guess he has really good hair genes.

Enough about hair, eh? His music is what counts

Yup, Amber, that's the bass dude singing.

As for purchases, I have fresh ticket for Opeth show.

And I'm in process of trying not to be ripped off by dodgy internet store that tries to overcharge me for an EMU MIDI keyboard. Seriously, they accepted order, charged me then called and said I have to pay moar, because prices on their www aren't correct. Can't decide if they're crooks or just stupid.

Get traced In Air mate, really nice work for sure.

Bought 4 tickets for Electric Six

What? It's not obligatory to go bald by your 40's, I assure you.

Oh man, that came out wrong, kinda shitty actually. I guess in Steven Wilson's case, his hair looks like corn-tassels, sometimes fine hair doesn't always stick around. Guess he has really good hair genes.

No worries, DsD. For the record, my hair is as thick and luxuriant as it ever has been. A positive mane.

Except it is grey, of course.

Get traced In Air mate, really nice work for sure.

Agreed, it's there at the top with Focus.

My recent purchases includes:
The Stooges - The Stooges / Fun House
Actually kind of nice rock stuff, haven't heard a song before (except a Slayer cover for the track "I Wanna Be Your Dog (God)").

Sentenced - Shadows Of The Past (2CD)
I had to buy the reissue, which included the first 2 demos. Cool stuff.

Hebosagil - Cosmic -CDEP
If you're seeking for some raw and groovy sludge, I recommend this! ( http://www.myspace.com/hebosagil )

No worries, DsD. For the record, my hair is as thick and luxuriant as it ever has been. A positive mane.

Except it is grey, of course.

Sweeet! Bald is beautiful too - but I bet lots of dudes envy your hair

Get traced In Air mate, really nice work for sure.

Agreed, it's there at the top with Focus.

Thanks sans2012 and jani666. I think I'll do that. Seems to be the consensus. Going to head to the CD store this weekend!!

RESIDENT EVIL FUCKING 5


finally...

RESIDENT EVIL FUCKING 5


finally...

I know this guy at work, got RE5 a few days ago and had some oath with another friend to not unwrap the plastic until they both had a copy so then they could play online together. Fucking sad geeks.

How is it anyways?