Leprous - Bilateral
| Release date: | 22 August 2011 |
| Style: | Progressive metal |
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385 have it 33 want it |
01. Bilateral
02. Forced Entry
03. Restless
04. Thorn [feat. Vegard Sverre "Ihsahn" Tveitan]
05. Mb. Indifferentia
06. Waste Of Air
07. Mediocrity Wins
08. Cryptogenic Desires
09. Acquired Taste
10. Painful Detour
Top 20 albums of 2011: 2
Top 200 albums of all time: 182
02. Forced Entry
03. Restless
04. Thorn [feat. Vegard Sverre "Ihsahn" Tveitan]
05. Mb. Indifferentia
06. Waste Of Air
07. Mediocrity Wins
08. Cryptogenic Desires
09. Acquired Taste
10. Painful Detour
Top 20 albums of 2011: 2
Top 200 albums of all time: 182
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Rating: 9.2 |
2011 proved to be a smorgasbord of interesting progressive metal acts, so much so that it was extremely difficult to keep up with the near constant influx of exhilarating, perplexing and fascinating material. When a progressive metal band attempts to release their own music into such a diverse and lively atmosphere one thing above all else is imperative to their receiving of your attention. Mushrooms! But seriously while that is some eye grabbing cover art which adorns Leprous' latest album Bilateral what is it about the music within that brings the band to the forefront of such a prosperous year for progressive metal? Read more ›› |
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A highly anticipated release from this up-and-coming Norwegian outfit, Leprous has exceeded almost insurmountable expectations. Their previous effort, Tall Poppy Syndrome, was thoroughly enjoyable but somewhat derivative (...Opeth). The off-beat brilliance hinted at before is fully realized and really shines with the dynamics of beautiful production. As the touring band for Ihsahn recently, it is appropriate that the man himself would make an appearance to add to the intensity of it all. Soaring vocals, great atmospheres, and techie musicianship make this a recommendation for fans of Arcturus, Devin Townsend and Shaolin Death Squad. (And Opeth... duh.) Introspekrieg's picks | More picks ›› |
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| Kuroboshi Posts: 1168 From: Sweden  |
Much better than their previous efforts imo! The singer has such a powerful voice.  And what's more interesting, I find the clean parts much better than the growl parts, which is kind of unusual! Usually it's the other way around, or about the same. The only other album I find this way is Opeth's masterpiece My Arms, Your Hearse.
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| InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2641 From: Germany  |
A crime I've committed ignoring this until now. Some seriously brilliant stuff
---- He who is not bold enough to be stared at from across the abyss is not bold enough to stare into it himself.
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| Milena gloom cookie Posts: 4603 From: Norway  |
Last year, I thought this was okay but a step-down from TPS. Now, when I revisited it... it's like, holy fuck, could this be any better.
---- 7.0 means the album is good
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| Monolithic ♠♠♠ Posts: 668 From: UAE  |
I'm afraid it doesn't do much favor for me. It is brilliant indeed but more than just a step-down from Tall Poppy Syndrome. Although it is indeed a good album.
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| -DC-002- Mastercommander Posts: 1703 From: USA  |
This album is still way awesome to go back to, I'm gonna try tall poppy syndrome finally.
---- Coldgrits
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| Ag Fox Angel No More Posts: 4774 From: Hong Kong  |
I personally like tall poppy syndrome more
---- loves 小巫
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| qlacs "The Quaker" Posts: 1537 From: Hungary  |
2 years after the release I started to really like the album. Damn.. 
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| Lethrokai Posts: 507 From: UK  |
I'll say it. This may just be my favourite album of all time. (I'm still not currently sure...) This is what happens when you take a group of talented and original musicians, put an unstoppable force in on vocals, and let them do whatever they want. Genre breaking, incredibly unique, and one of the best musical experiences in the prog scene.
---- Sometimes you just need to roll the dice and look away.
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| musclassia Posts: 7033 From: UK  |
I liked this at the time, but it didn't make a huge impression and I kinda forgot about it, whilst I revisited TPS quite a bit. The Congregation's given me a chance to revisit this one and Coal, and my opinion of both has improved quite a bit. This really is a great mesh of 'chaotic' but well-planned and inventive songwriting, really enjoyable music and fantastic vocals - I may now be on board with the general consensus that this is the band's best effort
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| qlacs "The Quaker" Posts: 1537 From: Hungary |
Baard's other band Rendezvous Point plays similar stuff to Leprous' Bilateral. If you were slightly disappointed by their newer stuff maybe you want to check them out
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| Mountain King K i K o Posts: 1361 From: Slovak Republic  |
This is my fav. Leprous album and one of the best prog metal records I would say. It even beats the debut, everything is right here. My fav. tracks are "Forced Entry", "Restless" & "Thorn" followed by "Painful Detour". However, all the album is made of solid and interesting songs.
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| nonZero Posts: 1273 From: UK  |
I used to think this was my favourite Leprous album until I broke it down. Their debut simply has the better songs.
---- Top 500 Albums (ordered & rated) Top 200 Overlooked Albums (with genres) So I Heard You Like Wintersun... (Time II find new bands)
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| Jack_Torrance Posts: 181 From: Germany  |
Funny. I used to think Tall Poppy Syndrome was my favorite Leprous album. Today Bilateral is my favorite of theirs.
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