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    Posted: February 10 2020 at 10:44
Seriously tho, in my book no other band stretches the boundaries of songrwriting in such a refreshing, non-pretentious and epic way, 
crazy inventive but always focussed on the whole. Einar's voice is pure bliss and so is Baard's drumming. Their rhythmsection is beyond imaginative, 
their atmosphere one of the densest out there and their melodies are catchy and/or odd as hell.
I mean who thinks: "hey i can play the same 2 notes in the same pattern for 6 minutes straight, thats sounds awesome!" ?!... but it ends up working:
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the uneven timesignatures together with this godly beast of a voice...


their bombast is also not to underestimate! (from the newest album)

(mid-end of this song)

if you want it a bit wilder, just go back to tall poppy syndrom (that album is possibly one of the greatest ever!)


and one word on baard...


tldr:
Avant-Garde-metal & progressive pop music - never sounded so pleasant!!
I can literally recommend every singe album from tall poppy syndrom onwards! :)


Edited by Mind_Drive - February 10 2020 at 12:29
It's just a ride... <3
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I love these types of positive threads! Thanks for posting! Smile
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Originally posted by Mind_Drive Mind_Drive wrote:

Seriously tho, in my book no other band stretches the boundaries of songrwriting in such a refreshing, non-pretentious and epic way, 


Lol, you're as pretentious as them, or even more. In the universe? Lol aliens get jealous of them even.

Horribly pretentious, ridiculously overrated band, if you ask me.
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So much for positivity! LOL
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Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

So much for positivity! LOL

Wink I appreciate!
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^ No problem. For the record, Leprous doesn't have a single album (about 8) rated less than 4 stars in PA and are very respected.

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true, if anything they are still underrated Tongue

take this lick from 1:45 for example that repeats itself only after 20 seconds,
its almost totally random feel..
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Are you fully acquainted with all bands in the universe?
Songs cast a light on you
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while i have not listened to all of them yet personally, i can assure you, i have my source(s)

but hey, the first thing i would ask our starsiblings when we have contact is to listen to some of their music. im sure their's as great as leprous Tongue
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I saw them open for Haken here in Seattle.....I was impressed with their performance, overall not my cup of tea but I would not, not listen to them. I was less impressed with Haken's performance, honestly that was a let down.
Bent Knee opened the show and they were very cool!!
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Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

I saw them open for Haken here in Seattle.....I was impressed with their performance, overall not my cup of tea but I would not, not listen to them. I was less impressed with Haken's performance, honestly that was a let down.
Bent Knee opened the show and they were very cool!!

Saw the same line-up in Boston and came to the same conclusions. I bought the Leprous album but not the Haken. I'll listen when it comes up in rotation but I'm in no rush to search it out.
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Originally posted by Mind_Drive Mind_Drive wrote:

true, if anything they are still underrated Tongue

That may be but they are pretty well known for a an extreme/tech group and that says a lot.
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Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

Originally posted by Mind_Drive Mind_Drive wrote:

true, if anything they are still underrated Tongue

That may be but they are pretty well known for a an extreme/tech group and that says a lot.


they're not tech/extreme anymore, in fact the last two albums are really mellow.
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

Originally posted by Mind_Drive Mind_Drive wrote:

true, if anything they are still underrated Tongue

That may be but they are pretty well known for a an extreme/tech group and that says a lot.


they're not tech/extreme anymore, in fact the last two albums are really mellow.
But they can still turn it on in concert and that's why they'll always be extreme/tech to me.
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^god, when i first heard this i was "nooo, einar, really???" xD
after the second listen i was hooked and now i return to this song at least twice a weak
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Pitfalls was not AOTY material for me, but at least i enjoyed it more than the previous one.
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Originally posted by Mind_Drive Mind_Drive wrote:

 
Big smile

 


their bombast is also not to underestimate! (from the newest album)

(mid-end of this song)

 


 
Tongue This said it all! 

Edited by SteveG - February 11 2020 at 07:41
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I love Leprous, especially Tall Poppy Syndrome to The Congregation. Not overly thrilled with the new direction although it's not bad. They're just becoming ordinary though. Best band ever? I wouldn't go that far but they certainly have been quite innovative and of high quality :)

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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Pitfalls was not AOTY material for me, but at least i enjoyed it more than the previous one.

I can somewhat agree on this, Pitfalls has not yet grown on me that much and seems to have more weak songs compared to the others (still prefer malina), on the other hand it has some of their best moments ever!

If I had to rank them, it would be:

Tall Poppy Syndrome
The Congregation
Bilateral
Malina
Coal
Pitfalls
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