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Abstrakt
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Topic: Meshuggah Posted: November 05 2006 at 03:21 |
I've heard alot of samples from them, aswell as seen a few live performances on youtube. So, where to start with this band? Thanks!
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TheProgtologist
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Posted: November 05 2006 at 04:16 |
I would start with Destroy,Erase,Improve or Chaosphere.
If you like those check out Nothing and Catch 33.I also urge you to check out their ep I,which is one song which clocks in at 20 minutes.
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Uroboros
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Posted: November 05 2006 at 08:39 |
Destroy Erase Improve seconded. A classic album.
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Trickster F.
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Posted: November 05 2006 at 08:47 |
The "I" EP is suggested for a prog fan.
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Bj-1
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Posted: November 05 2006 at 09:30 |
Destroy Erase Improve, then Chaosphere.
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Abstrakt
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Posted: November 05 2006 at 10:02 |
Bj-1 wrote:
Destroy Erase Improve, then Chaosphere. |
Those two are the cheapest, exept "I".
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GoldenSpiral
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Posted: November 05 2006 at 10:38 |
"Nothing" is my favorite by them, in fact they just re-released it. Destroy Erase Improve is also great, and the "I" EP is stellar as well. I wouldn't start with Catch 33, though.
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Stefanovic
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Posted: November 05 2006 at 10:40 |
the "I" ep is a good start as well... but sure, "Catch 33" is way more accessible.
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Abstrakt
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Posted: November 06 2006 at 14:58 |
I actually liked the samples from Catch 33 more than the stuff from "Destroy, Erase, Improve".
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Vodkagunblast
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Posted: November 07 2006 at 01:19 |
Chaosphere wins of all full length Meshuggah releases.
I is perhaps the best song they ever made and at 20 minutes is worth buying.
If you want to hear the more metal side of Meshuggah (while still incredibly progressive) check out Contradictions Collapse/None. Personally this might be my favorite release by them.
Also Rare Trax has a collection of a wide variety of their songs from the albums up to Chaosphere.
I personally don't care much for Nothing or Catch 33. (great title though)
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el böthy
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Posted: November 07 2006 at 12:55 |
Ahh Meshuggah, the band I cant stand, and yet respect oh so much
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"You want me to play what, Robert?"
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OpethGuitarist
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Posted: November 07 2006 at 19:33 |
cant stand because?
too heavy? too machine like?
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back from the dead, i will begin posting reviews again and musing through the forums
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Lex C
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Posted: November 15 2006 at 10:15 |
They are pretty much Death by Organic Machine. Amazing I love Nothing 2
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Selkie
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Posted: November 15 2006 at 13:27 |
The songs on any one Meshuggah tend to be rather "samey", so I'd recommend getting "I". I think it's their most diverse effort, and sounds like several of their albums mixed into one 20+ minute epic.
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: November 15 2006 at 14:20 |
GoldenSpiral wrote:
"Nothing" is my favorite by them, in fact they just re-released it. Destroy Erase Improve is also great, and the "I" EP is stellar as well. I wouldn't start with Catch 33, though.
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It's not just a re-release ... they re-recorded the guitars as well. They claim that it sounds much better now (and more like they wanted it to sound like in the first place, but their producer disagreed).
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TheProgtologist
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Posted: November 15 2006 at 16:56 |
MikeEnRegalia wrote:
GoldenSpiral wrote:
"Nothing" is my favorite by them, in fact they just re-released it. Destroy Erase Improve is also great, and the "I" EP is stellar as well. I wouldn't start with Catch 33, though.
| It's not just a re-release ... they re-recorded the guitars as well. They claim that it sounds much better now (and more like they wanted it to sound like in the first place, but their producer disagreed). |
I have the re-release,all the bass parts and guitar parts are re-recorded(with 8 string guitars).I think it sounds much better than the original release,I can hear a huge difference.
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: November 15 2006 at 17:14 |
^ I downloaded the re-release on Napster ... it really sounds very nice! I might even buy the CD ...
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el böthy
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Posted: November 15 2006 at 17:36 |
OpethGuitarist wrote:
cant stand because?
too heavy? too machine like?
| I guess...I dont know, its one of thouse bands I want to get into but just cant. The singing, the riffs, the ultra heavyness...also, (and this might be wrong, as I have only heard a few songs) it all sounds pretty much the same for me...and to top it all, they give me headaches jejeje
But as I said before, I really respect them for their aproache to music
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WillieThePimp
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Posted: November 17 2006 at 14:47 |
"Nothing" followed by "I"
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el böthy
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Posted: February 23 2007 at 15:43 |
I´m downloading "I" as I write this...was that stupid? I don´t really like Meshuggah, what the hell am I doing? Was I wrong? Was I right?...Can someone please help me...Im feeling quite vulnerable right now...
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