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Poll Question: Which one do you prefer?
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    Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:02
These are the two most quintessential jazzy prog thrash/death metal bands around, both of which have reunited recently. These two bands are widely appreciated in the technical death metal scene, and their albums from the early 90's are on the rise to legendary status. For me, it's Atheist easily, but there are plenty of Cynic fans around here as well.

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Cynic definitely.

I liked their techdeth stuff, as with Atheists, but their newest album is a much better change of pace.
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Call me a Cynthecist - I like them both. Big smile
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Cynic! Awesome concert at Metaltown in gothenburg months ago. was blown away by the band. Traced in air and Focus is metalclassics


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Cynic all the way! They play steinbergers. I mean, come on! 
Even though I live in the town where Atheist is from... haha
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I might regret this later but I'll go with Atheist cause I've never heard anything by Cynic

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Points: 32566 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:29
Not another cynical atheist thread!  Disapprove
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Cynic because of Traced in Air and an awesome live performance. It's hard to vote against the band that made Elements, though.
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Atheist is far better, they are a very inovative band, and Cynic's musical style irritates me
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Cynic is definitely on a higher level than Atheist. Traced in Air is beauty. One of the best metal albums ever made.
 
Atheist is a good band and I enjoy their stuff. But easy choice for me.
You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all.
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Cynic is fantastic and seeing them preform traced in air was beautiful.
although i do love Atheist quite a bit.
i mean unquestionable presence is amazing in every sense of the word
it's a tough decision
but i have to go Cynic
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Atheist but honorable mention of Cynic
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Points: 34550 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 19 2010 at 17:52
Atheist.

All 3 of their albums are brilliant, and each was a little better.

I liked "Focus" but not really "Traced in Air" from cynic
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Cynic. I was listening to Atheist just two days ago and I realized it sounded a bit dated these days. Some bands are better remembered than rediscovered...
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Points: 24598 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 24 2010 at 11:37
Originally posted by Anthony H. Anthony H. wrote:

Cynic because of Traced in Air and an awesome live performance. It's hard to vote against the band that made Elements, though.

This. I can't wait for Jupiter in November though.


Edited by horsewithteeth11 - August 24 2010 at 11:39
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I have never listened to Cynic. So my vote goes to Atheist.
I haven't really listened to Elements yet, but Unquestionable Presence is the best metal album i have ever listened to.
BTW does anyone know what time that wacky riff at the beginning of Mother Man is in?
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Atheist Absolutely!!! Jupiter is INSANE!


Edited by Dedhed2112 - October 14 2010 at 22:35
I can't think of anything worse than waking up next to someone & not being able to remember their name, or how you met, or why they're dead
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Points: 438 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2010 at 22:52
Cynic...mostly for Focus. Man I love that album.

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Points: 16449 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 15 2010 at 07:20
Cynic eaily. Its disheartening to see so many people voting for Atheist befor they've even listend to Cynic. 
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They are both excellent bands, but the reverse is also true. Many votes for Cynic with comments about not ever listening to Atheist. Me - just excited for some new Atheist after 17 years!!!!!
I can't think of anything worse than waking up next to someone & not being able to remember their name, or how you met, or why they're dead
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