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Originally Posted by zimbloth
All the different In Flames eras have their place. I'm sure fans of their new stuff can see why some prefer the old, just as fans of their old stuff can see why people like the new shit.
In general metal fans are just very close minded and adverse to change. I remember the outlash at Slayer when they released a 7-string album, they called them nu-metal and weak despite the fact it was just as heavy as their old stuff just not as thrashy. Of course Kerry King buckled under the pressure like a coward and immediately denounced the 7-string.
Now, personally I don't love the overproduced sound of newer In Flames, I miss the myriad of guitar harmonies and catchy riffs that seem to have gone to the wayside in favor of melodic vocals, synths, and chug riffs. That said they can still write good songs, it's just not my preferred style. Clayman is the pinnacle for me.
However, I own and enjoy their entire catalog to some degree  |
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Originally Posted by Hawkevil
The thing I have always loved about In Flames is how they are so unpredictable. They are always changing. They are amazing song writers and are always trying to find ways to push their song writing abilities. I do prefer the old stuff with the folk influences but the new stuff is equally as good but in different ways.
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Good to see there are some other open minded metal heads that dig In Flames here.
This band is an ever growing group of musicians that retains their roots, whether you can believe that or not, if you are a true follower of the band you can hear it throughout their entire catalog. I think they're the definition of a great band that has great longevity. They stay true to their roots, but they are ever evolving in talent and song writing, pushing themselves to write great music and I strongly feel that it shows greatly within each album and each individual song. Each album has a distinct sound and difference throughout their career and I think they all shine. I love this band to death, so it may seem extremely biased, but I honestly love everything from Lunar Strain and Subterranean to the small amount of A Sense of Purpose that I've sampled. I can't wait for this album. I'm sure it will become an instant classic to me with the rest of the In Flames catalog and will be my personal album of 2008.
