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Joined : 08 Apr 2007 Posts : 131

What does everyone think of the new Veni Domine CD, "Tongues"? Well, I have been playing it the past week or so and it has steadily grown on me.

It is quite different when compared to the bands prior effort "23:59". While "23:59" was a dark and swarthy - almost goth-like - work, "Tongue" is the heavier and more up-tempo effort- all the while maintaining the same progressive doom sensibilities the bands is best known for.

If anything, "Tongues" is the heaviest and most guitar driven CD from Veni Domine to date. The lead guitar work of TW is nothing short of amazing (wait until you hear his guitar solos!).

Musically, the songs don't immediately grab you- I would describe them as having perfectly subtle melodies. But, still, the album is consistent from front to back. I would rate it at 90%

You can hear samples at: http://www.myspace.com/venidomine

A more detailed review should be forthcoming shortly.

Play it LOUD!! Age : 51 Joined : 06 Jan 2007 Posts : 10301

Points:

1. All the VENI DOMINE albums are in the vault, and none of them had to grow on me......I love them all, right from the first listen. My least favorite is Spiritual Wasteland, but even that is liked and was not really a grower. Evil or Very Mad

2. I've not heard the new one yet. But as I type this it is coming from Paal and Nordic Mission in Norway, with a bunch of other stuff. I expect it any day, actually. Can't wait.

3. I don't expect this one shall be any different. IMO it won't be a grower at all, and from what you say......i'm going to love it.

(Kevin probably will too)

KISS

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I want the new one. Wish it was more readily available.

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Subject: Re: New Veni Domine CD Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:50 am

The last two were "growers" for me, this is not a bad thing though, it simply means they take some time to digest, like a good complex movie you watch several times before you "get it", got it? Good!

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Play it LOUD!! Age : 51 Joined : 06 Jan 2007 Posts : 10301

Interesting. Difference in terminology and word definition then. scratch

To me a "grower" is not an album that I like at first......but then it just takes longer to "digest" it audially, as it is complex. Evil or Very Mad

To me a "grower" is an album that--at first--I don't like as much as I will like it, with repeated listens. Twisted Evil

To be honest........some "growers" for me i've listened to once or twice and......I don't like it very much at all. Not dislike, but just not too *hot* to listen to, and I am not impressed with it. But I persist in spinning it......and over time.......the album really starts to "grow" on me sometimes. And.......i'm like, "Wow!! That really is good!! Glad I spun that another *X number* times!!"

That's a "grower" to me.

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My relationship with VD albums is a curious one... I've got Fall Babylon, Material Sanctuary and Spiritual Wasteland
and while I can recognise the musical quality in all of them I like each new one less than the previous.

I really like their debut because the songs are more straightforward: less drawn out than on subsequent albums. I don't know the term, maybe they are getiing more doom as they go along. I just like the debut a lot more.

Could probably give the later ones a try to see if they slot in better into my tastes.

EDIT: Come to think of it, it's a lot like my feelings on Saviour Machine's evolution.
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My orders from both Australia and Norway came this afternoon. Twisted Evil

So this album will be in my playlist post from work this week......and probably in the playlist thread besides that one post. Twisted Evil

I'm sure i'll love it.

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Subject: Re: New Veni Domine CD Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:41 pm

A grower is kind of like "creeper weed", you smoke a joint w/someone who tells you how great it is, and your like, this isn't that great.....half hour later....what I just say?! Laughing

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Candlemass said:

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I like the new CD. But I liked the last one better. Still, they can nver touch the greatness that is Material Sanctuary though.

I wish they could get some better production the next time.
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Play it LOUD!! Age : 51 Joined : 06 Jan 2007 Posts : 10301

I'm spinning your new CD right now, as I type this.

TorbW said:

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My overall impression is that, yes, "Tongues" would have benefited from a slight touch of polish. That being said, the production values to the album are by no means detracting.

In my original post, I mentioned "Tongues" is the bands most guitar driven effort to date. And in order to achieve such a "guitar based sound" sometimes it is beneficial to back off a bit in the area of polish.

Just my two cents.

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Torb Could put out a CD of Breathing, burping and Farting, and I'd buy it!, I personally Love every CD!, for the simple fact that they are diff!, Plus I believe Fredrick's Vocals are Awesome!, I get the Chills everytime I hear him!..
OH!, and YES! Torbs Solo's are Awesome!....
as far as keeping christian fans satisfied, just forget it!
just keep doing what youve been doing!..
Hope you have a good trip back from finnland

Age : 50 Joined : 08 Mar 2007 Posts : 381

I wish I could comment but since I can't FIND anything but Spiritual WasteLand ( which I allready have BTW ) Mad

. WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL ME WERE I CAN GET THE NEW CD in the US???

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There is a difference between "polish" and "good production". I don't care if it's all polished and glossy but I do care if it's clear and sonically enjoyable.
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