4/11/13 9:28AM
Here's just some comments about this record. I really enjoy it, and would say it's one of the best comeback records, and probably the best Metal record of 2013 thus far. Great atmosphere and flow. The vocals are in classic In Vain form, with the blend of Blackened, Shrieks, Guttural and some wonderful clean vocals with great layered harmonies.
The riffs work, the transitions totally fit each song. The saxophone works when it's used, although I suppose I could have gone for even more of it.
1. Against the Grain
2. Image of Time.."When its from the Tree, the Tree-of-Liiiiiife"
3. Southern Shores
4. Hymne til Havet..soaring epic
5. Culmination of the Enigma multi-part
6. Times of Yore guttural/blackened vox..SHRIEKS..NICE BLUES-ROCK GUITAR SOLO IN MIDDLE
7. Rise Against..FLOWING BUILD.."YOURSELF"?? "YOUR SELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLF"???..ENJOY THE FLOWING BIG ENERGY.."
SINKING INTO THE DEEPEST?
8. To the Core..sAX/PIANO..."To Fall From Grayyyyyyyyyyyce"..NICE INSTRUMENTAL SECTION WITH STRINGS IT SOUNDS LIKE
LAYERS/POINT COUNTERPOINT ALMOST WITH THE STRINGS AND GUITARS...LOVELY SAX TOWARDS THE END..WITH GUITAR LINES
GREAT ATMOSPHERE
2. Image of Time.."When its from the Tree, the Tree-of-Liiiiiife"
3. Southern Shores
4. Hymne til Havet..soaring epic
5. Culmination of the Enigma multi-part
6. Times of Yore guttural/blackened vox..SHRIEKS..NICE BLUES-ROCK GUITAR SOLO IN MIDDLE
7. Rise Against..FLOWING BUILD.."YOURSELF"?? "YOUR SELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLF"???..ENJOY THE FLOWING BIG ENERGY.."
SINKING INTO THE DEEPEST?
8. To the Core..sAX/PIANO..."To Fall From Grayyyyyyyyyyyce"..NICE INSTRUMENTAL SECTION WITH STRINGS IT SOUNDS LIKE
LAYERS/POINT COUNTERPOINT ALMOST WITH THE STRINGS AND GUITARS...LOVELY SAX TOWARDS THE END..WITH GUITAR LINES
GREAT ATMOSPHERE
I'll confess, I still haven't heard the bonus track "Floating on the Murmuring Tide" which I will have to seek out.
3/5/13 1:45AM
Sucker is out within the next week (March 8-15th). This single "Against the Grain" I am digging.
1/22/13 11:45AM/1/28/13 11:30PM
Track List added below
I really love 2007's epic debut LP The Latter Rain , and then they came back after a long process, to release Mantra in 2010, which ultimately was a bit disappointing. That press release below has me intrigued enough. Hopefully this will be impress me more than Mantra, and this could be one of the best Metal records of the year.
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1. Against the Grain
2. Image of Time
3. Southern Shores
4. Hymne til Havet
5. Culmination of the Enigma
6. Times of Yore
7. Rise Against
8. To the Core
9. Floating on the Murmuring Tide
IN VAIN TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “ÆNIGMA” IN MARCH
In Vain is back and ready to release their 3rd attack of progressive extreme metal! “Ænigma” is their most extreme work to date, mixed and produced by the legendary Jens Bogren (Opeth, Soilwork, Borknagar ++). The album will be released March 11th in Europe, March 8th in Norway and March 15th in Germany and Austria. Check out In Vain's tour dates for 2013 below!
The album contains 8 songs of In Vain’s unique trademarked sound and as usual, In Vain has brought some guests along. “Ænigma” sees excellent appearances by Lazare and Cornelius from Solefald.
With “Ænigma” In Vain is back in the game with their strongest album by far. Additionally, on the album the production is taken to another level, with stellar production provided by Mr. Jens Bogren. Johnar Håland comments: “We had a solid impression of the releases coming out of the Fascination Street Studio, and believed Jens was the right guy to give the music the crystal clear and powerful sound that it demands. Jens did not cut any corners and delivered a production par excellente.”
The very talented designer Robert Høyem has designed the cover art on the album.
IN VAIN TOUR DATES 2013 SO FAR
23.02.13 Haugesund (w/ Vreid, Kråke and Mistur)
27.03.13 Inferno Festival - Oslo, Norway
04.04.12 Barfly - London, United Kingdom
05.04.13 Helvete - Oberhausen, Germany
06.04.13 Ragnarok Festival - Lichtenfels, Germany
07.04.13 ECI - Roermond, Netherlands
08.04.13 Nacthleben - Frankfurt, Germany
09.04.13 K17 - Berlin, Germany
10.04.13 Durer Kert - Budapest, Hungary
11.04.13 Gromka - Ljubljana, Slovenia
12.04.13 Escape Metalcorner - Vienna, Austria
13.04.13 CIRCOLO COLONY - Travagliato, Italy
14.04.13 Cycle - Firenze, Italy
15.04.13 Alte Kaserne - Zurich, Switzerland
17.04.13 Magasin 4 - Brussels, Belgium
14.09.13 Fimbul Festival Dettelbach, Germany
