2notepockets Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 The song isn't bad I quite enjoyed it but it didn't have my undivided attention when I was listening, was kinda waiting for it to take off ala sanctuary but there where no whoa! Fuck me! Moments that's for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbo Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I just saw this new Elder song and was pumped up! Pressed play and turned up the volume. I had to do a double take and check to make sure I was indeed listening to Elder when the vocals came on. It's not that they are bad, just not the same as before. Actually I feel the vocals might be a improvement as I always thought Elders vocals where the weakest link in the band. The music is great in this new track. The addition of keyboards worked well. The song established a nice groove that builds over time and makes some cool movements. I think it's going to be a great album. bubb4 and Coast 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) Reviews are starting to come in and it sounds like this Omens is "still Elder", but decidedly the least heavy and most melodic they've ever sounded. Tears will run rampant for metal purists, that's for sure. Some fans who've received their copies or heard the album in full seem pretty happy with it, but it's tough to say how much hype or fanboyism are factors there. [edit] Didn't realize a quality rip is already out in the wild – makes sense given the recent chatter – so I guess I know what I'm taking for a spin this morning. Edited April 22, 2020 by Derek™ bubb4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubb4 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Album is up on their bandcamp: https://beholdtheelder.bandcamp.com/album/omens Just started it. So far not my fav but if it's like their other stuff there should be some gems towards the end. Did we ever get numbers on the pressings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfiend Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 The variant from Outer Battery is delayed until mid-May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 My vinyl arrived today. No time yet give it a spin though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbo Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 This is a heavy and melodious album. Definitely one of their best. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about.? I'm really happy to hear it and pleased with the effort to deliver a solid offering to the awaiting fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 The album is fine. A lot less exciting than previous efforts, but not nearly as oof as that lead track suggested. This doesn't excite me enough for a purchase right now, but I would snag it in the used bin. kannibal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfiend Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 This album is definitely growing on me with each listen. I'm not bothered at all by the vocals, in fact, I think they're a slight improvement over previous albums. I like the proggy elements they've added as well, it's nice Elder can continue to still sound like themselves but also evolve and not get stale. Looking forward to when my vinyl copy arrives. The Vool, Coast and Seanbo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coast Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 4 hours ago, morfiend said: I'm not bothered at all by the vocals, in fact, I think they're a slight improvement over previous albums. I felt the same way when the first single came out, and I feel it holds true now that the project is out in full. Not that I thought the vocals were really lacking on previous records, but I sense an improvement here. Seanbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2notepockets Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) I like it definitely their mellowest album, but in no way a huge departure from earlier work. I would say it is probably most similar to Lore. The end of Halcyon rules hard Edited April 29, 2020 by 2notepockets Seanbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) So I’ve listened to the album a couple of times through, and it’s much better than my initial impression of the lead song would have me believe. The music isn’t as dark, but it’s still heavy and driving, with a lot of new ideas that really work well. The vocals aren’t great, but on most of the songs they’re not bad. It’s just the vocals on the pre-release song that I think are bad. If more songs had similar vocals, I think it would hurt the album. Because it’s just one song, I can live with it, especially because the music is so great. Glad I never cancelled. Edited May 3, 2020 by kannibal throwgncpr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfiend Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Ended up giving Gold and Silver Sessions another shot after feeling lukewarm about it at first, starting to really dig that one as well. For those who need some Elder LP's, Tee Pee Records has most of them for pretty cheap and if you use the code "QuarantineBlues" you get an extra 15% off your order. https://teepeerecords.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbo Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Thanks for the coupon code, I just ordered it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptothedo Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Loving the new one, good post to Reflections. Thanks for the link and code, was able to pick up some older Elder I didn't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona_Is_The_Reason Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Sorry so many of you aren't stoked on the new stuff; this is my favorite of theirs so far. Love it. Although I do think the vocals are rough at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubb4 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Has anyone received their copy? My pre-order from Armageddon was delayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickker Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, bubb4 said: Has anyone received their copy? My pre-order from Armageddon was delayed. Armageddon printed my shipping label five days ago - package has not shipped as of today. With the amount of records I have in USPS limbo right now I wouldn't mind if they held off for awhile. monsterrod and bubb4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptothedo Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 The breakdown in One Light Retreating at 5:40 is epic. Seanbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbo Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Has anyone received their record yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl21 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 45 minutes ago, Seanbo said: Has anyone received their record yet? Nope, Still waiting on my Newbury copy. It was supposed to be released a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Seanbo said: Has anyone received their record yet? Not yet, but received a shipping notification from Deathwish yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfiend Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Outer Battery started shipping their variant a few days ago too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubb4 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I got my shipping notice from Armageddon the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Got my copy from Armageddon a month ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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