Seven Impale... what happened?
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Topic: Seven Impale... what happened?
Posted By: Todd
Subject: Seven Impale... what happened?
Date Posted: September 23 2016 at 16:38
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The new Seven Impale was on my list of most anticipated new releases, after the most excellent City of the Sun. Well, Contrapasso is here. There are some nice moments, but to me this is a big letdown. I know I've only listened to it a few times, but this is like a drop from five stars to three. Wondering if I'm alone in this. Edit: I'm very glad I passed on preordering the vinyl. I came so very close!
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: September 23 2016 at 17:00
| That's a shame. |
Posted By: progmanjum
Date Posted: September 23 2016 at 17:33
| Haven't heard it yet, but was looking forward to it. |
Posted By: Todd
Date Posted: September 23 2016 at 18:03
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Well don't let me dissuade you. Listen at their https://sevenimpale.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - bandcamp page. ------------- "I have seen the broken sky turn blue." http://gnosis2000.net/ratertodd.shtml" rel="nofollow - My Gnosis Ratings |
Posted By: LearsFool
Date Posted: September 23 2016 at 18:35
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They did quite the reinvention, going very heavy, but it's not one that's entirely paid off. Three stars sounds about right. -------------  
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Posted By: jonross14
Date Posted: September 23 2016 at 18:39
| I, sadly agree. I've been trying really hard to love this album. I appreciate the musicality but it just doesn't hook me the way City of the Sun did. The complex jazzy licks wrapped me in on their previous record, and this one despite some nice moments is just too heavy for my tastes personally. I donated to their Kickstarter because I was so taken with City of the Sun, and I don't regret doing it because they're a talented bunch and I want their music to continue. I just don't think this album is going to get quite as many spins from me as City of the Sun will continue to. |
Posted By: CCVP
Date Posted: September 23 2016 at 20:42
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Gauging by their fist album, did you really expect them to release the exact same album twice in a row? I mean, I get your point, but maybe you were expecting the wrong thing from the wrong people. IDK, I didn't expected it to be this heavy, but it's pretty much fell into my expectations as to "I hope they do something different". Maybe if you go check Borknagard, Moonsorrow, Beyond Creation, Shinning (post Blackjazz) or anything on the like; they would appease your want more easily.   -------------   
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: September 23 2016 at 23:44
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Have to agree. The heaviness isn't an issue for me...it's the streamlined/tamed/more normal music that is the problem. Shame, but hopefully just a dip in the road for them. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: aapatsos
Date Posted: September 24 2016 at 03:17
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Still absorbing the stuff but can't say it's a big letdown. I was not expecting another 5-star album, what I like about this new one is that they did not copy themselves and experimented further. Let's see some reviews (I will be posting mine at some point) |
Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: September 24 2016 at 05:21
| intrigued to check this out. Really liked the first one. Heavy is fine with me as long as they're still as inventive. |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: September 24 2016 at 08:52
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I'm really enjoying the new one, I like the mysterious, foggy vibe, reminds me of an Italian band called Areknames. ------------- ...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell" |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: September 24 2016 at 09:03
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I just listened to the new album once, though I did notice it was heavier than the previous one. My first impression was not negative, but I will need more listens to be able to judge. |
Posted By: jonross14
Date Posted: September 24 2016 at 15:31
| Upon further reflection, I've come to realize there's something about the vocals on this album that doesn't quite jive with me. Anyone else find this? Firstly, it sounds like it's a different vocalist. It sounds a bit out of place to me, like he's trying to be operatic or epic... Overall, I'd say he sounds like Ron Burgandy saying "Scotch Scotch Scotch!" |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: September 24 2016 at 15:36
I'm diggin' it. I have no problem with the vox, if anything my problem is with the production. At times it is all so thick and muddy, but in a way, I dig that too ------------- ...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell" |
Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: September 24 2016 at 15:41
I've just had listen and yes, it's the vocals that kill it for me - nowhere near as good as on City Of The Sun. Certainly heavier than last time but lacking the musical tension created on the debut. Still a good album but I'd rate it more like 3.5 stars compared to 4.5 last time.
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jonross14 wrote:Posted By: The-time-is-now
Date Posted: September 25 2016 at 02:38
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I enjoyed City of the Sun a lot. I had planned to give a listen to the new album, and I will, but I'm already disappointed by the reception here... Will give it a chance. -------------  One of my best achievements in life was to find this picture :D |
Posted By: omphaloskepsis
Date Posted: September 25 2016 at 17:45
| I heard it once. Liked it. Will listen once more and if I still dig it I will buy it. |
Posted By: TheH
Date Posted: September 26 2016 at 06:00
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If that album was by a different band i would really like it. It's just not what I wanted Seven Impale to go for. |
Posted By: Bonnek
Date Posted: September 27 2016 at 03:47
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The change/experiments in vocal approach turned me off a bit at first but now 3 listens in it doesn't bother me anymore at all. I think the album is quite fantastic and will be a contender for album of the year again for me. Glad I sponsored them :-) |
Posted By: O666
Date Posted: September 28 2016 at 08:32
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I prefer Areknames!!! "Contrapasso" like VDGG with Heavy and Noisy parts! without creativity IMO.
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Posted By: Todd
Date Posted: September 28 2016 at 11:30
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I went back and listened to all three albums in succession to see what it was that frustrates me, and I think jonross hit the nail on the head. I love the soft, fragile vocals of the first two albums, and they often appear on this one. But when they do the operatic thing, especially on the first track... well, I don't enjoy that nearly as much. After a couple more listens I'm not quite as put off as I was at first, but it's still not as good. I love the tracks 2-4 and 8, but for me the album starts (track 1) and ends poorly (tracks 6, 7, 9). The atmospheric parts don't connect with me either. Anyway, it's definitely a step down from the last one, but I suppose very few bands are able to maintain that level of quality throughout. ------------- "I have seen the broken sky turn blue." http://gnosis2000.net/ratertodd.shtml" rel="nofollow - My Gnosis Ratings |
Posted By: O666
Date Posted: September 28 2016 at 12:01
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I looking to it from 2 P.O.Vs : 1- As a New stuff (apart of their previous releases) , 2- As Seven Impale's new album. 1- Its a pretty good album but its not my fave music. Too Noisy for my ears but I found many enjoyable (for me) parts in this album. 3/5 star IMO. 2- Not a good album from the band. I expected better stuff from them. IMO They choose Wrong path! BUT I don't know what they like! Perhaps they like this kind of music more. |
Posted By: javajeff
Date Posted: September 29 2016 at 19:44
| I wrote a review a few days ago, and I mentioned the change in vocals. The new vocals remind me of Brendan Perry from Dead Can Dance. I bought all three albums at one time, so I am completely new to he band. I find the new album to be more experimental. I listen to all three together and have no complaints. The style of music is right up my alley, so I look forward to the next one. |