New Beardfish album 2015: +4626-COMFORTZONE
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Topic: New Beardfish album 2015: +4626-COMFORTZONE
Posted By: Kazza3
Subject: New Beardfish album 2015: +4626-COMFORTZONE
Date Posted: November 11 2014 at 22:35
http://www.beardfishband.com/2014/11/11/beardfish-announce-release-of-new-album-4626-comfortzone/" rel="nofollow - http://www.beardfishband.com/2014/11/11/beardfish-announce-release-of-new-album-4626-comfortzone/ 
Great news! I had hoped they would get it out this year (as they had said they would try to at the start of the year), but glad it happened sometime. Also note the sequel to A Love Story!
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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: November 11 2014 at 23:48
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I'm excited !! |
Posted By: GlassHanded
Date Posted: November 12 2014 at 00:08
| Beardfish can now be called prolific. |
Posted By: Andis
Date Posted: November 12 2014 at 05:53
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...and it will be released in Europe on the 12th January 2015. ------------- "Be yourself. The world worships the original." - Ingrid Bergman |
Posted By: cartwing
Date Posted: November 12 2014 at 12:13
Back to the roots I hope 
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: November 12 2014 at 12:31
Certainly this. Destined Solitaire has to be one of the best Eclectic Prog albums on this website. But as Beardfish continue to embrace heavier influences and compositions i feel they lose their sound and honestly worsen in quality. The Void i just did not like. Haven't looked back on it after my disappointment of the first couple of listens. Mammoth was ok but it had a lot of material that i just found uninteresting and reminded me of filler material. I honestly would of liked it more if it was a bit shorter, maybe even an EP including these: Platform And the Stone.. Tightrope Without Saying Anything Because all the rest of the songs fall into the categories i mentioned before. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: November 12 2014 at 12:56
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dat title |
Posted By: bloodnarfer
Date Posted: November 12 2014 at 13:06
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I have to agree, they seemed to have lost some of the magic on the latest two albums. I hope they can evoke a Sane Day or Destined Solitaire feel (which in particular was a great sweet spot and too short-lived) or explore something new outside of where they were headed with Mammoth and Void. I still liked the Void a little more than Mammoth, but they're both missing a lot of the quirkiness that makes them unique. The melodies and compositions just aren't as strong or inspired as the previous albums. Even 'And the Stone...' becomes tiresome and predictable by the end of the song, it's hard to imagine it came from the same band that did Sleeping in Traffic. They are fine albums for sure, but compared to the shadow of their previous work, I'm expecting more.
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Posted By: bloodnarfer
Date Posted: November 12 2014 at 13:11
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Regardless, super stoked for this album Sequel to A Love Story sounds promising and I realllly hope they can tour the US
------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ramza1316" rel="nofollow - www.last.fm/user/ramza1316 https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845" rel="nofollow - https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845 |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: November 12 2014 at 13:16
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By the artwork alone and the concept, it feels like this is going to be a moody album. Hopefully, that means that the heavier side of the band will be restrained and we may get a new side of the band; a departure from quirky melodies as well as rougher rhythms. Maybe space-rock/psychedlic influences? Something similar to My Brother the Wind? ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Gully Foyle
Date Posted: November 12 2014 at 13:46
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I was not a big fan of The Void i must admit, for the reasons cited here. But even that contained a great song (to me), They Whisper. Giant hopes this band gets back on track. I had the chance to see them a couple years back in Boston, and it was really, really good. Hope a US tour is in order for the new release, but not holding my breath.
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Posted By: GlassHanded
Date Posted: November 12 2014 at 19:53
I agree. "They Whisper" was the best song from 'The Void'. I would put it on a best of Beardfish compilation. "Ludvig & Sverker" is pretty great as well. I would rank the albums like this. 1. Sleeping in Traffic I 2. Destined Solitaire 3. Sane Day 4. Sleeping in Traffic II 5. The Void 6. Mammoth 7. Fran En Plats Du Ej Kan Se
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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: November 12 2014 at 23:19
| I ended up loving The Void........ |
Posted By: Kazza3
Date Posted: November 13 2014 at 01:25
| I don't know why everyone gets their knickers in a knot over The Void. The band has repeatedly made it clear that it was a one off- they all love listening to metal (especially older vintage, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple) and basically said, let's have some fun and play some riffs, why not? Which is an admirable attitude. |
Posted By: Gully Foyle
Date Posted: November 13 2014 at 11:44
my knickers are blissfully unknotted The Void was simply not my cup of tea...but i think all bands should always write, play and release what they want, but i dont always have to like it....thats all by the same rationale, people should stop knocking Love Beach? or late 80's Rush, or 90125? I salute Beardfish for exploring, and hope they continue
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Posted By: Kazza3
Date Posted: November 13 2014 at 22:29
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They should stop knocking 90125 because it's a good album. But, that's not what I meant, if you don't like it you don't like it, my point was that a lot of people were overly concerned because they thought it was a shift in the band's direction, when the band made it clear that it wasn't.
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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: November 13 2014 at 23:15
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On the contrary, the 'metal' infusions on The Void was a welcome change. Jarring a bit after Sleeping In Traffic and even Mammoth, and I was taken aback on the first few listens, but it is a great album, and out of the few albums I do have, they are all excellent. I don't mind if the next will be jazz-fusion...... ......proves their versatility and ability to adapt to any mode - the sign of top shelf musicians. |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: November 13 2014 at 23:55
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Card-carrying `The Void' fan right here, shame so many people write the album off altogether. "There's too much growling on it, etc etc blah blah blah"  Seriously, I'm pretty sure the entire amount of growling on the album would barely equal 20 seconds all up?!  A hugely talented band! |
Posted By: bloodnarfer
Date Posted: November 14 2014 at 00:02
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None of my complaints had to do with the heaviness or growling. (Which I liked) Just saying these last two releases weren't as exciting or unpredictable as previous albums. I still enjoyed the Void and listened to it a lot, (Mammoth less so) they're just not as high up there as others for aforementioned reasons.
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Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: November 14 2014 at 00:34
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Sorry, 'Narfer, I didn't mean like I was grumbling at you! I was more thinking back to when it first came out, many people simply dismissing it because of that reason I mentioned! I thought that all their usual strong melodies and tricky playing were present still. `Mammoth' I used to dig the heck out of, but I don't find it quite thrills me like it used to. But I remember when I first heard `Sleeping in Traffic - part 2', I knew instantly what a sh*t-hot band they were! |
Posted By: Master of Time
Date Posted: November 14 2014 at 03:46
| As someone who considers Beardfish to be one their favorite bands (definitely my favorite that started after the 60s and 70s) there is not a single Beardfish album after their debut (which I still consider a good album) that I am not totally and completely in love with and I'm sure this one will be no different. Admittedly the Void, Mammoth, and even The Sane Day took time to warm up to but I have definitely fallen in love with all three. |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: November 14 2014 at 04:22
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[QUOTE=Aussie-Byrd-Brother] Card-carrying `The Void' fan right here, shame so many people write the album off altogether. "There's too much growling on it, etc etc blah blah blah" Seriously, I'm pretty sure the entire amount of growling on the album would barely equal 20 seconds all up?! A hugely talented band![/QUOTEo] They've indeed hit onto a smart, support of a lesser explorerd, sub-genre of Prog.............. |
Posted By: bloodnarfer
Date Posted: November 14 2014 at 09:41
Oh no problem! Sometimes I just take things too personally. Whatever they put out I'm sure I will love. I started getting into them around SiT2 as well, which is when they really started blowing up around this site. They're in my #3 most played spot on last.fm for a reason, with a lot of staying power and enough uniqueness to keep retro-prog fresh. They singlehandedly pulled me out of the prog-metal ghetto those years ago ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ramza1316" rel="nofollow - www.last.fm/user/ramza1316 https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845" rel="nofollow - https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845 |
Posted By: bloodnarfer
Date Posted: December 03 2014 at 09:09
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Beardfish just released their first track from the new album, http://prog.teamrock.com/news/2014-12-03/beardfish-premiere-hold-on" rel="nofollow - Hold On . ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ramza1316" rel="nofollow - www.last.fm/user/ramza1316 https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845" rel="nofollow - https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845 |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: December 03 2014 at 10:01
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Not bad at all, not bad at all.. Not as moody as i was hoping for, but not as metallic/rift based. Guitar is on point over all. It does go back into the generic alt-rock sound about half way through, but there are some great moments that remind me of Destined Solitaire. Great ending, vocals are how i like them from this band during the closing climax. Overall on first listen i'll give it a 3.75/5 Pretty good song, i can see myself listening to it. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Kazza3
Date Posted: December 03 2014 at 21:49
| Nice. Sounds like Mammoth with a bit of Void thrown in. |
Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: December 03 2014 at 22:10
I love Beardfish!!!!  
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Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: December 03 2014 at 22:47
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Great way to start 2015 ------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: December 03 2014 at 23:04
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Posted By: Stereolab
Date Posted: December 04 2014 at 00:29
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Excellent new track from the non-Spock Beardsters... their strength has always been in their "melodic quirkiness", and that is certainly present. Looks like they enjoy a good beer as well, heh.
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Posted By: Floyd Steely
Date Posted: December 06 2014 at 15:21
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So does anyone understand the "+4626" part of the title? Cuz I gotta say, doesn't exactly roll off the tongue. ------------- And if you can't be with the prog you love, honey, love the prog you're with. |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: December 06 2014 at 15:26
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I actually think the number does sound cool :D I pronounce it as two separate numbers though, for maximum effect! FORTY-SIX, TWENTY-SIX ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Floyd Steely
Date Posted: December 06 2014 at 15:34
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But does it mean anything?
You forgot to pronounce the plus sign. Or maybe the plus is silent? ------------- And if you can't be with the prog you love, honey, love the prog you're with. |
Posted By: Moneypulated
Date Posted: December 17 2014 at 19:09
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I personally had only recently deepened into their music, each one of their albums sound quite unique and often they deserve repeated listening to appreciate any single nuance! I had great expectations on the new album as well, I only hope it will be sound much more consistent than The Void wasn't! It is not to say that it was not a good album, you can read my personal review here: http://%20www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=1325552%20." rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=1325552 . I just hope that they will finally find their own recognizable style! |
Posted By: Roj
Date Posted: December 18 2014 at 07:57
Great band  .This is good news, a great musical start to the new year pretty much guaranteed  . |
Posted By: Kazza3
Date Posted: January 01 2015 at 04:03
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Interview with Rikard! http://seaoftranquility.org/article.php?sid=2947" rel="nofollow - http://seaoftranquility.org/article.php?sid=2947
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Posted By: javajeff
Date Posted: January 03 2015 at 14:33
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I love all their albums including the Void. This is one awesome band. |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: January 03 2015 at 15:14
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Lost track of them a bit after 'Sleeping in Traffic', now expecting the mailman to bring the new album when it comes out.
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: happythe
Date Posted: January 13 2015 at 02:52
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Pretty moreish. ------------- Stop me from dreaming? Okay :-( |
Posted By: fermax62
Date Posted: January 13 2015 at 12:10
| Listen Beardfish - +4626-COMFORTZONE here http://t.co/o3pyridauY |
Posted By: MindLess2991
Date Posted: January 19 2015 at 16:19
| Why no opinions on the new album? I was never into beardfish, but after listening this new album, I have to say, I really enjoyed it. Of course, there are few songs, which I didn't like, but I rarely like whole album, especially after only few days of listening. I really loved "Ode to the rock'n'roller", made me smile and laugh. |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: January 19 2015 at 18:07
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I need to listen hmm. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Sagichim
Date Posted: January 19 2015 at 23:28
| I listened to it for the first time yesterday on progstreaming and although I was busy with something else it sounded good, will listen today again. |
Posted By: happythe
Date Posted: January 22 2015 at 04:33
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I'm really honeymooning with this album... You know, when you listen five times in the morning and then decide you should probably listen to something else, stick another CD on and half-heartedly get through a few songs before giving in and returning to the first one. They've managed to sound fresh and new and yet entirely like themselves. Awesome ------------- Stop me from dreaming? Okay :-( |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: January 23 2015 at 01:12
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Listened on progstreaming.com. Liked it. For those who didn't like the "metalish" songs from The Void, there's little of that here. ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Fen
Date Posted: February 15 2015 at 16:14
| This album is the first I've heard of Beardfish. What a pleasure! Can't wait to go back and explore the rest of their discography. |
Posted By: aapatsos
Date Posted: February 15 2015 at 16:24
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I thought it was an ok album with some great moments but also some completely indifferent ones... |