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Originally posted by DarkAngel
Opeth - I love this group, just ordered "still life" which gives me complete set of all CDs. |
I had the same reaction when I first discovered them, which, ironically, was only several months ago. Quote:
Am currently listening to these groups, most combine male/female
vocalists, an effect which I like very much for doom metal.
-Theatre of Tragedy
-Tristania
-Paradise Lost |
Paradise Lost, eh? Which one(s)? They're all very different. They range from
very death-y (e.g.,
Gothic) to ... well, they almost reminded me of Duran Duran on the first track of their second-to-latest album,
Host ("So Much is Lost"). Still recommended mind you, just...a little shocking. My favorites of theirs are still the middle period --
Shades of God,
Draconion Times,
Icon, the cover of ...what was it, "White Wedding"? I think...
Please to describe Tristania.
Already familiar with Theatre of Tragedy.
You ever heard of the Gathering (all femme vox) or Lacuna Coil (mostly femme vox, but some mix'n'match)?
Been listening to Mortiis a couple times. I like it, but...it's not at all metal. (Not that I wasn't warned.) The strongest point is the songwriting -- simply beautiful, gorgeous stuff, and this is where the metal background comes out -- definitely some metal elements in the songwriting. He really has an ear for the accessible, without going all out pop. I just wish the production was better -- sounds like a bunch of demos. Very thin. Very synth-y (being a synth-player, I like synths, but they have to sound good, and these sound a little...Casio). I would love to hear this stuff done by a real band, orchestra and choir (Within Temptation, anyone?).
Therion has a new one out, as well --
Secret of the Runes. No, I haven't found a copy yet.