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New In Flames - same ol', same ol'?

 
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Tyrannorabbit



Joined: 04 Oct 2000
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Location: Canada

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2000 1:18 am    Post subject: New In Flames - same ol', same ol'? Reply with quote

Just putting this out for discussion; initial reviews for this CD were ecstatic (partly in that there were no surprises) (that is, nobody's rapping), and when I picked it up, I was a little disappointed. It's a really good disc, but I dunno, it just seemed a little more stripped-down than I wanted, less, uh, Gothenburg-y. It's not exactly what I wanted, but I like it just the same. At any rate, it was very apparent to me that Anders Frieden's claim that there were changes afoot were well founded.

Then came the reviews - every one I've read since! - that said ho-hum, another In Flames record, same as the last four. All I've gotta say is, huh?

So what do you all think; is it just me?
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dogfacedgod



Joined: 22 Jul 2000
Posts: 349
Location: Mass

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2000 8:46 am    Post subject: New In Flames - same ol', same ol'? Reply with quote

I love the new one.Ho hum?? Fukk that, it kicks a.ss.In Flames are one of the best bands out there without a doubt.I listen to them almost as much as Nevermore.I just picked up Jester Race yesterday.Now the collection is complete.They all rule.To me each one has it's own unique feel.

Yeah,it's the same old In Flames, AMAZING!!
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Metalfilm1



Joined: 15 Aug 1999
Posts: 3559
Location: Yonkers, NY 10710

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2000 12:52 pm    Post subject: New In Flames - same ol', same ol'? Reply with quote

Tyrannorabbit (what a great freakin name!), try to look at it as a band trying to expand its musical language. Take a look at another of my (and yours?) fave gothenburg bands, Dark Tranquillity. If anything, Projector and Haven are even further removed from The Gallery than Clayman is from The Jester Race, but does that make them any less tuneful and moving? Not for me. At this point, I am less interested in the "idea" of In Flames and more on the truly great songs that they are creating. And on this album, I shot my load over"Bullet Ride," "Pinball Map," "Swim," "As the Future Repeats Today" and so many more.
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nitro4040



Joined: 14 Jan 1999
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2000 1:19 pm    Post subject: New In Flames - same ol', same ol'? Reply with quote

I find each of the last 3 (don't have Jester yet) to be unique, powerful, and all excellent. My view of which is better may change from day to day. clayman has a bit more commercial or universal sound but each tune is excellent. It probably has the best overal vocal arrangements of the last 3. The only place Clayman is less superior is in the lead guitar work. not that it is less difficult or simpler, but that there is less leads.

As for ho-hum reviews, I just dont understand that. This is a maturing band, I just hope the next one can be held up to Clayman.

[This message has been edited by nitro4040 (edited 10-08-2000).]
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Raider



Joined: 12 Aug 1999
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2000 6:47 pm    Post subject: New In Flames - same ol', same ol'? Reply with quote

Personally, I believe there are very significant differences from their earlier work. It's also my favorite of theirs. I mean face it, I respect them one of the originators of the Gothenburg scene, but I think there were other bands who did the more "pure" Gothenburg sound better. But with In Flames expanding into other territory no one else is doing, it just makes them better.
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