Karnivool - Asymmetry

[Frenchy]

Only had a couple of listens but really liking this from the guys.

https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/asymmetry/id658881660

Thoughts?


Also touring in Aug 11 - Metros city
http://karnivool.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=35795

[DRKWRX]

bought deluxe cd this morning! is good :) think I need to give it a few more good listens though.

[redline07]

Will have to pick it up this arvo.

[Frenchy]

Yeah its one of those kinds of albums hey, at first its just listen to a min then onto the next song, but I'm finding I like it the more I listen to it :)

[Yakky Bear]

Yeah its one of those kinds of albums hey, at first its just listen to a min then onto the next song, but I'm finding I like it the more I listen to it :)

Always the best albums!

[Gleeso]

Ordered my Deluxe copy the other day, I'd say I should get it in the mail today or Monday. I've listened to "We Are" and "The Refusal" properly, but I know from my experiences with the rest of Karnivool's masterpieces, I'm going to rape this CD.

[Gleeso]

Themata was easy listening, Sound Awake took me a couple times to listen to, but then I literally listened to the album for a whole semester of uni. Good times.

I can forsee the same thing happening with this album.

[DRKWRX]

^^ yeah I listened the shit out of Sound Awake, this album has some really good songs on it!

[matty12]

feature album this week on triple j, has been excellent to listen to.

[ryanr32]

Was dissapointed with there last effort hope this one is better

[Scaf]

Can't wait to get me hands on it. Themata is still to this day my favourite album ever.

[Alt_F4]

Had it pre-ordered, been on loop since 7am haha.
Enjoying it thoroughly!

[Brockas]

Sound Awake was one of the best albums I've ever listened to, and I still listen to it now.

Will grab a copy of this now.

[Gleeso]

Can't wait to get me hands on it. Themata is still to this day my favourite album ever.

I love each of their albums in their own right. They continually open themselves up to newer sounds and in-turn continually open my mind/musical taste up for newer sounds as well and have pretty much aided me into listening to newer/different bands that I normally wouldn't have listened to. Examples include; Chevelle, Tool, Bring Me The Horizon, SOAD, QOTSA. Those are all pretty different bands, but the versatility of Karnivool gave me that extra nudge to listen to them all.

Also, I really hope you bought the Deluxe version, because it comes with a Live DVD Set, and this was the teaser video they put out...

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[Gleeso]

For those of you who can't purchase it right now, or like me, have pre-ordered it and havent recieved it just yet, click this link and get ready for the excessive eargasms.

http://www.karnivool.com.au/listentoasymmetry

Don't forget the Kleenex!

[DRKWRX]

Yeah as a huge Tool fan you can hear the influence on Karnivools music and Kennys singing, dvd is awesome already watched it! :)

[Gleeso]

Muthafucker! Very jealous. Only just realising now that I'm currently wearing my Karnivool hoodie that I got when they were at Rosemount last year.

How long does the DVD go for?

[DRKWRX]

hahah! think its an hour and a half, 13 songs good selection too.

[Frenchy]

Didn't get delux version..... Now looking for a razor :(

[Gleeso]

Frenchy, it's not too late!

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/karnivool-asymmetry.htm

[DRKWRX]

yeah I didn't even pre order just went into JB hifi cannington 10 past 9 and they had a box of them :)

[Gleeso]

I was too excited the other day when they posted up the link, so I ordered two (one for me and the other for a mate), just wanted to make sure I'd get one. The online link will suffice until my copies arrive.

[Yakky Bear]

Listened to some of it today, same for me I'm a bit mixed about it. But that usually means it will grow on you so I can't wait!

[SSICK]

I love each of their albums in their own right. They continually open themselves up to newer sounds and in-turn continually open my mind/musical taste up for newer sounds as well and have pretty much aided me into listening to newer/different bands that I normally wouldn't have listened to. Examples include; Chevelle, Tool, Bring Me The Horizon, SOAD, QOTSA. Those are all pretty different bands, but the versatility of Karnivool gave me that extra nudge to listen to them all.

Also, I really hope you bought the Deluxe version, because it comes with a Live DVD Set, and this was the teaser video they put out...

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/tYhjhvcy7xo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

This is song......as loud as you can handle. By far one of my most favourite songs by any band. so fucking good. If you head to their gig next month let me know, ill grab a beer with ya, im sure SCAF will come along too.

[SSICK]

at the One Movement festival a few years ago, i managed to sneak back stage for their set, ended up meeting Ian Kenny and got their drumsticks and one of his signature hats. good bloke.

[Gleeso]

Oh shit yer, so jealous. I have a photographer mate who gets to go to all Karnivool gigs, he's met Ian on many occasions and has had some interesting stories to tell.

Yer definitely! I need to see if the date coincides with anything, if it's all good, I will most definitely be going. I'll let you know. :)

[INSINR8R]

I'd like to see them do an album much like their Fade EP for shits and giggles. The songs on the EP are awesome. Maybe they could slip some on to their next album.

Ian's brother used to work as a glassy at the Flying Scotsman when I worked there. They used to come in every so often for a drink. Spoke with them at Rockit Festival a while back etc. Very down to earth guys.

[ho57ile]

This is going to take a few listens to really get, but I'm liking it already.

[Scaf]

This is song......as loud as you can handle. By far one of my most favourite songs by any band. so fucking good. If you head to their gig next month let me know, ill grab a beer with ya, im sure SCAF will come along too.

In.

[DRKWRX]

isnt the concert sold out?? would like to go!

[SSICK]

Nope. Get on Oztix now!

[Gleeso]

Recieved my copy of Asymmetry in the mail today. Currently watching the DVD, so much eargasm!

[DRKWRX]

Nope. Get on Oztix now!

wtf! stupid slut at JB asked me if I was going and then said it was sold out anyways.


yeah the dvd is awesome hey, hope it comes out on blueray! have watched it probably 4-5 times already haha

[SSICK]

Gig last night was pretty sick. Could have played more older stuff though....no Roquefort, shutter speed or lifelike was a downer.

[Gleeso]

Got completely sidetracked with uni starting and forgot about the concert, Karnivool is generally awesome live, but good to see you enjoyed it.

After quite a few listens of the album now, 'Eidolon' is definitely up there as one of my most played. His voice really shines through. The song has a very 'Sound Awake' vibe to it.

SSICK, did they play 'Eidolon'? How was it?

[SSICK]

yeah man, every song was sick. best place for live venues. ears are still ringing.

[Gleeso]

Fuck yer, good to hear! I'll definitely pull my finger out my ass next time they play. I remember seeing a pic taken from on stage from the last time they were at Metro City, looked insane.

[Brockas]

After quite a few listens of the album now, 'Eidolon' is definitely up there as one of my most played. His voice really shines through. The song has a very 'Sound Awake' vibe to it.

I was just coming in here to say the same thing. IMO Eidolon is the standout track on the album.

Album as a whole isn't as good as Sound Awake, but SA is one of my favourite albums of all time, so I don't think this ever stood a chance. Having said that, it's a very solid album.

[INSINR8R]

I don't like this as much as Sound Awake and Themata. It feels like the songs are all over the place. Sound Awake was fantastic, the songs all really connected to each other. Asymmetry not so much.

[DRKWRX]

yeah don't know what I think of it as an album does have some good tracks on it... dont think its close to being as good as Sound Awake which is a very good album, Prefer the new Dead Letter Circus album that just came out.

[SSICK]

DLC album is killer!

[ho57ile]

Struggling to get into it, isn't anywhere close to being as good as Themata, but its a completely different style. Will give it a fair go though.

[redline07]

Took a while to get into it, but really enjoying it now.

[Gleeso]

I understand when people say it sounds like it's all over the place, but after hearing an interview with one of the guys and him going on about Asymmetry and their objectives for the album, everything. Starts to make sense.

[ALEX.]

I understand that if you weren't too into the new album then you might not like the fact that they played mostly new stuff at the gig. However since I'm a fan of the new album I liked that they played mostly new stuff.
You've gotta remember this is a tour to launch a new album –– mixing the new songs in evenly with old songs comes at later tours. (did love Cote though. god that song is epic).

OH shit and how good was launching into FADE when they had some tech problems? Ian's like "fuck it, Hoss's shit's broken... let's do it". Cue Fade. Meanwhile the techies are fixing stuff up.

As a drummer, massive fan of the band and big fan of Judd's beats, I couldn't pass up this skin signed by all of them which was on sale at the merch area. And a new T.
I plan on acquiring the artwork from their CD/shirt cover (green background, not black), screen printing it nice and big and then mounting the head on the left with the design in the background and to the right... like a widescreen 16x9 size. Should look mint.


http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9177/61cp.jpg

[ALEX.]

Yeah sorry there's more.. since people have mixed reviews, here's my thought process:

I went into the album just wanting to discover it rather than expect, hope, and then be disappointed when it wasn't what I wanted. I've actually tried that method for a number of recent albums and it's been great.
For Asymmetry, I'm liking each song more and more; even the ones I initially didn't like or thought were weak I am finding things to like and appreciate.

I've just tried to pick my favourite few and can't do it! I'm liking each song for different reasons. I suppose if I really try, Aeons, Eidolon and Sky Machine are up there right now.

/end Vool rant.

[SSICK]

Haha yeah I was standing next to the dude who started singing the intro to fade....was great how everyone around him joined in.

I realize they are launching the album but fuck.....to hear Roquefort live through that sound system would have been amazing.

[Gleeso]

I went into the album just wanting to discover it rather than expect, hope, and then be disappointed when it wasn't what I wanted. I've actually tried that method for a number of recent albums and it's been great.
For Asymmetry, I'm liking each song more and more; even the ones I initially didn't like or thought were weak I am finding things to like and appreciate.

Yesss. That's the same method I use for movies, as well. Talking about music again, hearing the odd song from a band I like, I usually get the album that the song is from and go from there and end up loving them more and then move onto their debut album and open my mind up to that. This method has worked for me so well and I'd say that late 2012 and all of 2013, I haven't lists ended to and loved, so much new music. Triple J plays a big role in that.

[SSICK]

Rather than start a new thread......

anyone going to Dead Letter Circus tomorrow night?