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ProgBagel 
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 Posted: October 21 2008 at 11:09 |
 DJPuffyLemon wrote:
I have only ever heard their 22 minute single titled I. And I was pretty bored to be honest. Maybve not the best place to start. Suggestions?
on a side note, i'm all for technicallity (its one of the reasons i like Protest the hero), but i also like when the technicallity doesn't destroy the musicallity of the band (another reason i like Protest the hero). so perhaps if this band sacrifies musicallity and listenability for technicallity it may not be my bag. I'm still willing to give them a shot though. |
Catchy 33 has a kind of musical appeal. It seems to really put a hypnotic affect on this listener with the main riff throughout the album and all the other stuff serving as healthy distractions. One of a kind album really, even considering their output.
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Silver Sable
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Posted: October 21 2008 at 09:46 |
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All of their albums I've tried ended up in skipping through tracks after about 90 seconds because it was irritating me. I've tried time and again and they are either too repetitive or too schizophrenic for my taste. Just feels like music with no soul.
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DJPuffyLemon
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Posted: October 21 2008 at 01:31 |
I have only ever heard their 22 minute single titled I. And I was pretty bored to be honest. Maybve not the best place to start. Suggestions?
on a side note, i'm all for technicallity (its one of the reasons i like Protest the hero), but i also like when the technicallity doesn't destroy the musicallity of the band (another reason i like Protest the hero). so perhaps if this band sacrifies musicallity and listenability for technicallity it may not be my bag. I'm still willing to give them a shot though.
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horsewithteeth11
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Posted: October 20 2008 at 23:53 |
Meshuggah is easily one of the most innovative metal bands out there today, especially considering how stagnant the metal scene is today. Tomas Haake is one of the most fantastic drummers of modern music, having created a new style of drumming. My favorite Meshuggah albums are DEI, Chaosphere, Obzen and I in no particular order. Thanks for creating this thread finally! 
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ProgBagel
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Posted: October 20 2008 at 23:32 |
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This band is beyond incredible. I enjoy all of their albums from DEI on...only because I haven't really listened to the stuff before that. My favorites are I, Chaosphere and Catch 33 in no order because each have their merits.
I hope people understand the talent behind this band. One of the most unique bands of our time.
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topofsm
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Posted: October 20 2008 at 20:21 |
Visitor13 wrote:
The vocals are cheesy (though they have to be, heavily rhythmic shouting is the only way to go here), never read the lyrics but most of the song titles promise more cheese, although there's some good and amusing ones, like "The Mouth Licking What You've Bled".
They're unbelievably funky, that's their greatest strength. Gonna shake my butt to some Meshuggah now.
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I wasn't sure you were talking about the same band until you said "The Mouth Licking What You've Bled". But yes, you cannot deny the funkiness of "Future Breed Machine" 
I particularly like "I". It's the first material I've heard from Meshuggah, and every time I listen to it it's like going on a metal journey through the psyche.
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aapatsos
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Posted: October 20 2008 at 17:44 |
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I can see the potential of an excellent band, but still I have not 'got into' their music...
However, I need way more spins...
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Visitor13
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Posted: October 20 2008 at 16:47 |
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The vocals are cheesy (though they have to be, heavily rhythmic shouting is the only way to go here), never read the lyrics but most of the song titles promise more cheese, although there's some good and amusing ones, like "The Mouth Licking What You've Bled".
They're unbelievably funky, that's their greatest strength. Gonna shake my butt to some Meshuggah now.
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Bj-1
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Posted: October 20 2008 at 16:46 |
Definitely my favorite metal band, provoding some of the most original metal albums I've ever heard. I admire and deeply respect all of their work, and enjoy pretty much all of what they've released so far. Thordendal's solo project is incredible as well!
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RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on!
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The Pessimist
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Posted: October 20 2008 at 16:06 |
I think it's about time someone createde one. This is a thread to celebrate the great technical metal band MESHUGGAH. They are fantastic, even though the vast majority of the classic prog fans can't digest them, which is a shame. Thomas Haake is one of the best drummers of all time, no one can deny that, their lyrical content is fantastic and they are anti-cheesy music that is technical beyond belief. I honestly admire this lot for being able to play their material  What are your positive thoughts on this incredible band?
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Meshuggah Appreciation Thread
