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Norma Jean Band • Page 5

Discussion in 'Music Forum' started by airik625, May 29, 2016.

  1. Elder Lightning

    A lightning bolt without a cloud in the sky Supporter

    I like The Prestaliis more than Polar Similar.
     
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  2. Larry David

    I'll see you again in 25 years Prestigious

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  3. GraveDigger

    Trusted Prestigious

    Loving that Hundred Suns album. It's like Norma Jean if all of their songs sounded like Fallen From The Sky. Seeing them in Chicago on Friday.
     
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  4. airik625

    we've seen the shadow of the axe before Supporter

    I really like it. There are a couple songs I don't care for too much, but overall it's a nice change of pace.
     
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  5. subplotofcrows

    A Grand Scene For A Color Film Prestigious

    Hundred Suns is super good. Not sure if I like it more or less than Polar Similar. I'm just not a huge fan of the opener and closer on the Prestallis.
     
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  6. GraveDigger

    Trusted Prestigious

    Yeah, I've been skipping the opener too.

    Still a huge fan of Polar Similar. That and Wrongdoers are my go-to NJ records.
     
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  7. The Mysterious

    Yes...but a thing isn't beautiful because it lasts

    Hundred Suns = noice. Infinite Winter sounds like Cory covering a Demon Hunter power ballad, and has been in constant rotation. Also, anyone think the singles' mixing sounds different on the album?
     
  8. awakeohsleeper

    I do not exist.

    Been listening to ShaunLuu a lot recently. It was a bonus track on the O'God deluxe version and ended up being one of my favourites. I liked that on the CD version they didn't tack on the bonus track at the end but that they added it to the middle of the album. Not many bands revise a tracklist in that kind of way.
     
  9. airik625

    we've seen the shadow of the axe before Supporter

    I just never have been able to get into O’God. I love every other record they’ve released so I normally just ignore that album.
     
  10. awakeohsleeper

    I do not exist.

    To be honest, I've drifted away from Norma Jean over the years but I have fond memories of the first three albums. Never understood why O'God was maligned as much as it was but then Redeemer seemed to be more well received. I had initially thought it was just the impact of a different vocalist but then Redeemer somehow redeemed them (excuse the pun!) even though it sounded quite similar to me. Any thoughts on why you don't like it compared to Redeemer?
     
  11. DesolateEarth

    Birb

    Polar Similar still really holds up for me.
     
  12. airik625

    we've seen the shadow of the axe before Supporter

    I don’t know. I feel when they switched lead vocalists, they tried to become something they weren’t. The instrumentation on O’God is alright, but I think Corey Brendan tried to do too much in order to put his stamp on the band. Redeemer was raw, kick you in the teeth, straight forward and easily digested. Redeemer also had just enough melodic, softer parts that seemed to work perfectly. Then they really stepped their game up with the ensuing pair of albums that are peak, quintessential NJ records. Perfect blend of chaos and mellowed tones.
     
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  13. Gooddayz

    always and forever

    I agree. The way Corey sounds on O'God I've never been able to enjoy, by far my least favorite. He really came to his own on Redeemer though.

    I've never heard this song. The moments where he sorta sings reminded me of Redeemer. The song wasn't bad haha
     
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  14. Bane

    The spiciest meme

    I definitely think it was him trying to replicate more than do his own thing but I still really enjoy O'God
     
  15. subplotofcrows

    A Grand Scene For A Color Film Prestigious

    All of O’God and the vocals sound like and were meant to sound like Botch. Redeemer is my favorite. Polar Similar still gets some listens from me but Hundred Suns have been butting in.
     
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  16. awakeohsleeper

    I do not exist.

    I see what you're saying. All I remember is a video before the album came out with Corey saying he tried three different types of screaming/singing for the album - I never had a problem with that even though it was different to Scogin but I can see why people would think he was trying to hard.

    I think Redeemer might be my favourite as well.
     
  17. aspeedomodel

    Cautiously pessimistic Prestigious

    O'Brother was my introduction to them, so I have a soft spot for it. But Redeemer really hit me hard.

    Meridional gets the most play from me now to be honest. Such a great album.
     
  18. disambigujason

    Trusted Supporter

    Aside from blueprints I didn’t really get into NJ until anti-mother and each album after needed time to grow on me. Polar similar was the first since AM that I loved immediately, tho I have cooled on it a bit.

    I really wish this NJ/underoath type metal core was still big and prolific, it’s still one of my favorite genres.
     
  19. airik625

    we've seen the shadow of the axe before Supporter

    admittedly, I have also cooled on Polar Similar quite a bit.
     
  20. awakeohsleeper

    I do not exist.

    I had totally forgotten about Anti-Mother. That is probably my least favourite - just never got into it.
     
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  21. airik625

    we've seen the shadow of the axe before Supporter

    The anti-mother might be my favorite. That Chino Moreno feature is so great.
     
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  22. Gooddayz

    always and forever

    Anti
    NJ/Underoath tour? Oh man that would be a dream.
     
  23. disambigujason

    Trusted Supporter

    I just wouldn’t survive it
     
  24. Gooddayz

    always and forever

    But you'll die tryin' though
     
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  25. Garrett

    i tore a hole in the fabric of time Moderator

    Went to a couple UO/NJ shows. They were incredible.

    I need to go on a NJ tear and listen. It’s been a minute.
     
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