[judas391]

http://www.myspace.com/acresofocean

Wow, first band that I've heard that has actually given me that "WOW!!!" feeling on the first song. It says on their site that the album is for free download, but I can't find a link and I'm in canada. (they're in europe)

Any bands to recommend for this genre? Or just any similar bands?
I think I'm in love

 

[afphreak]

wow, nice find, but i couldnt find a link either, dont even see them on last.fm

 

[afphreak]

haha sweet, checked out their blog, their vocalist uses dt770s for monitoring

 

[judas391]

they're amazing, i"ll update when i can find a download link.. you know of any bands like this?!

 

[goldenratiophi]

Have you checked out Dream Theater (Images and Words) and Tool (Lateralus)? Bare essentials for the prog-metal genre IMO

 

[emrecan]

I couldn't able to find any websites either. But i find their Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/transcend2604

 

[judas391]

Of course I've heard Tool.. I don't like Dream Theatre's vocals though.. I heard "Hollow Years," if this song reflects on the rest of their material, I'd rather not listen

 

[mwallace573]

I wouldn't use Hollow Years as a frame of reference for DT or LaBrie's vocals. Falling into Infinity was a bit of a light album for DT, though I love Hell's Kitchen. I would recommend either Awake or Scenes from a Memory to start with. For a "heavier" DT, check out Train of Thought. Images and Words took me a little time to get into, so I have a hard time recommending it as a starter album.

LaBrie does have one of those "love it or hate it" voices though, so YMMV.

Have you given Porcupine Tree a listen yet? If not, then I have two words for you. In Absentia.

 

[goldenratiophi]

Seconded PT's In Absentia.

Dream Theater's "Falling Into Infinity" is easily one of their worst albums. Don't judge them on anything from that album

 

[asmox]

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenratiophi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dream Theater's "Falling Into Infinity" is easily one of their worst albums. Don't judge them on anything from that album

Disagree completely.

It might not have great flow as an album, but FII contains some of DT's best songs.

 

[mwallace573]

Quote:

Originally Posted by asmox /img/forum/go_quote.gif It might not have great flow as an album, but FII contains some of DT's best songs.

I agree. Hell's Kitchen, Just Let Me Breathe, and Lines in the Sand come to mind. Their worst, IMO, is their most recent album.

BTW, that 65 Days album you have in your sig is just plain awesome. I need to remind myself to order that one on my next Amazon spree.

 

[judas391]

Back on topic, anyone know some good ambient rock suggestions? I've covered tool, and I'm planning on getting the Images and Words CD.

 

[Pibborando]

Well, Tool's pretty far from ambient, but I think a lot of post-rock fits into what you're looking for.

Do Make Say Think is pretty chill, but they can rock too.

edit: Do you rather mean "atmospheric" by chance?

 

[judas391]

Yeah, ATMOSPHERIC! That's the word. Something that makes you transcend earth's atmosphere to a divine plane!

 

[Pibborando]

Well, Battles can be pretty otherworldly. Also Animal Collective.