They come from Poland, they are now signed on "inside out" for their second album, they have a really good sound... it's sometimes soft, sometimes heavier, the singer has a really nice voice...
More info right there => http://www.riverside.art.pl/eng/main.html
;)
Riverside is great indeed. They ended at number two in my 2005-yearlist. Second Life Syndrome is a concept and it's continueing where Out Of Myself ( the previous album ) ended.
Highly recommendated. *ola*
MAD.
Yes, you're right! They are excellent musicians. Theyre playing Nearfest this summer.
Indeed, I discovered them two weeks ago. Great music, though I am not fond of those little 'grunts'. But it is not that disturbing.
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2006-01-24, 19:22:55
Indeed, I discovered them two weeks ago. Great music, though I am not fond of those little 'grunts'. But it is not that disturbing.
Well, to be honoust at first it was a shock for me too, though i like Opeth a lot. I first heard his voice, a calm and relaxing but very progish but when the "growls" came in, i was stunned. But now i'm used to it. ;)
MAD.
You know, I listened to The Drapery Falls of Opeth. It's a GREAT song. With excelent vocals too. But when the growls come in it's getting worse. I'm not keen on the growls, so Riverside won't be my thing, I think.
But I'll give it a listen anyway. Is there a place where I can hear samples? Official site perhaps?
On this link:
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=1287 (http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=1287)
You can stream two songs.
Official website: http://www.riverside.art.pl/eng/main.html
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2006-01-25, 17:59:01
On this link:
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=1287 (http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=1287)
You can stream two songs.
Official website: http://www.riverside.art.pl/eng/main.html
But on the Official Website there are no soundsamples for the new album yet!
Riverside. Great band. Totally blown away by them (grunty-type vocals are virtually non-existant btw).
;D
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-01-24, 21:43:36
You know, I listened to The Drapery Falls of Opeth. It's a GREAT song. With excelent vocals too. But when the growls come in it's getting worse. I'm not keen on the growls, so Riverside won't be my thing, I think.
But I'll give it a listen anyway. Is there a place where I can hear samples? Official site perhaps?
PH you just HAVE to give Opeth a listen , they are amazing. Ghost Reveries or Still life plus Damnation which is all clean as about to cookie monster vocals
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2006-02-04, 18:41:59
PH you just HAVE to give Opeth a listen , they are amazing. Ghost Reveries or Still life plus Damnation which is all clean as about to cookie monster vocals
I heard Damnation. It's pure genius. Seriously!
And I heard Ghost Reveries sometime, but I didn't dig that, I'll try again soon.
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-02-04, 19:11:32
I heard Damnation. It's pure genius. Seriously!
And I heard Ghost Reveries sometime, but I didn't dig that, I'll try again soon.
Hey PH, You just HAVE to try again! I just listened to Ghost Reveries (again) in the car. It rocks! Don't let the growling put you off, 'cause I didn't like it either, just as you. I always found the music great, but I just couldn't stand those growls! The only reason I kept on listening was the brilliant music. And now, after a couple of months I'm used to the growling. I'm even starting to like them!
Now I can fully enjoy Ghost Reveries as a whole! It's worth it!
GRRRROOOOOAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :P
Tom
Hehehehehe alright alright. ;D
Yes, RIVERSIDE is really good. It's interesting that they are more popular in others countries than in their homeland....Poland....
Quote from: _PM_ on Tue, 2006-02-07, 13:49:22
Yes, RIVERSIDE is really good. It's interesting that they are more popular in others countries than in their homeland....Poland....
I wonder if their popularity in other countries has something to do with the fact that they sing in English and not their native Polish?
Poland is really strange country, where good rock and metal are ignored by radio stations...it's sad but true....
I don't like Riverside. Prefer to listen to their countrymen as Satellite and Quidam. ;)
Quote from: _PM_ on Wed, 2006-02-08, 08:54:13
Poland is really strange country, where good rock and metal are ignored by radio stations...it's sad but true....
I think that's everywhere.
Here in Holland the radiostations only play Pop, Trance (on some stations), Rap :-X , and some cheap soft rock.
Quote from: _PM_ on Wed, 2006-02-08, 08:54:13
Poland is really strange country, where good rock and metal are ignored by radio stations...it's sad but true....
That reminds me of a little country next to Germany. I wonder why?
;)
MAD.
Riverside are great indeed.
Their latest "Second Life Syndrome" has (temporariliy I'm sure) knocked Arena off the top of my current playlist !
Agree the growls are a bit unusual, but I've got used to them now and kind off like them.
CD
'SLS' is indeed marvellous, just got it at the weekend. Seems to be some great music emerging from Poland these days - perhaps its the new home of prog, just as England was in the 70s. I'd agree Quidam are also well worth checking out.
Quote from: CygnusX1 on Mon, 2006-04-10, 16:40:44
'SLS' is indeed marvellous, just got it at the weekend. Seems to be some great music emerging from Poland these days - perhaps its the new home of prog, just as England was in the 70s. I'd agree Quidam are also well worth checking out.
Actually I just listened to Quidam and it's great music (indeed better than Riverside, but it's a different genre of course)
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-04-13, 15:16:18
Actually I just listened to Quidam and it's great music (indeed better than Riverside, but it's a different genre of course)
In what Genre would you put Quidam. ???
Quote from: Proglady on Wed, 2006-04-19, 00:12:50
In what Genre would you put Quidam. ???
I think Quidam is more symphonic than Riverside which is more on the heavy side (Prog Metal?).
I really like the flutes in Quidam. But with Quidam's latest album the difference is a bit smaller. :D Now Quidam sounds more like a Porcupine Tree.
People here in England can find out for themselves soon when Credo and Quidam do a couple of gigs together.
29th September Stripes Bar - Brentford FC - Braemer Road Brentford (with Quidam)
1st October Riffs Bar - Hook - Nr Swindon (with Quidam)
www.credo.gb.com (http://www.credo.gb.com)
Just got Second life syndrome yesterday and i think it is GREAT
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2006-04-20, 07:55:09
Just got Second life syndrome yesterday and i think it is GREAT
Away with you, Temptation :D ;)
Seriously, mate, our musical tastes seem to intersect quite regularly, is this one recommended? :)
Quote from: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-04-20, 09:30:26
Away with you, Temptation :D ;)
Seriously, mate, our musical tastes seem to intersect quite regularly, is this one recommended? :)
Our tastes does collide a bit dont they , are you stalking me ;D
Second life syndrome is very good mate , a bit prog , bit metal and very enjoyable 8)
Highly recommended
Will , there is a copy on E bay now -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RIVERSIDE-Second-Life-Syndrome-CD-Flower-Kings-Genesis_W0QQitemZ4868302280QQcategoryZ14732QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2006-04-21, 07:20:42
Will , there is a copy on E bay now -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RIVERSIDE-Second-Life-Syndrome-CD-Flower-Kings-Genesis_W0QQitemZ4868302280QQcategoryZ14732QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Excellent, cheers mate ;D
Seen them saturday for their gig in Verviers *horns*
It's was..... GREAT ! *ola*
They played a new song, so now I'm really expecting the next album! ;D
P.S.: They 've now an english forum!
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2006-04-21, 07:15:58
Our tastes does collide a bit dont they , are you stalking me ;D
Second life syndrome is very good mate , a bit prog , bit metal and very enjoyable 8)
Highly recommended
Wow, it's a bit good :o
Thanks for the recommendation ;D