Gösta Berlings Saga - Konkret Musik out July 24

[Progatron]

I know there are plenty of fans here... my review of the new Gösta Berlings Saga album is now up - I hope you enjoy it!

https://www.velvetthunder.co.uk/gost...sik-insideout/

[markwoll]

Good news!

[Progatron]

Second video now out:

[nosebone]

That video was great!

[markwoll]

That video was great!

Also me on 7/24 ( probably )

[thedunno]

I like this one. I think its a much better album then their previous one, Et Ex. I still prefer the more 'organic sound' of the first couple but this one has a lot more energy and intensity.

And they are still developing their sound, which is always a good thing. I hope they will tour (when this pestilence is over).

[NogbadTheBad]

Yeah, I'm liking this one a lot, I was wondering if they'd lost their mojo but this is a good un.

[Zappathustra]

I like it very much myself. It seems they've been experimenting with dance/electronica sounds and the result is very fresh and interesting.

[Sputnik]

The samples I've heard make me want to hurl. Looks like I've reached the end of the road with GBS. Been flirting with that for several records, but this one is the "off the cliff" moment for me. Too bad.

Bill

[Marco]

The samples I've heard make me want to hurl. Looks like I've reached the end of the road with GBS. Been flirting with that for several records, but this one is the "off the cliff" moment for me. Too bad.

Bill

Wow, too bad. I like this one as much as Detta Har Hant.

[miamiscot]

I'm with Marco - it's their best since Detta Har Hant!!! Really enjoying it. A lot.

[aith01]

The samples I've heard make me want to hurl. Looks like I've reached the end of the road with GBS. Been flirting with that for several records, but this one is the "off the cliff" moment for me. Too bad.

Bill

I wouldn't think samples are a good way of getting an idea what this band's albums are about. But I'm not sure what would make this music hurl-worthy anyway.

[thedunno]

I wouldn't think samples are a good way of getting an idea what this band's albums are about. But I'm not sure what would make this music hurl-worthy anyway.

Well, I think the electronics can be a showstopper for someone like me, who does not like electronic sounds.

However when you listen to the whole album there is also a lot of fat bass, some intense drumming and subtle guitar. I like the album, despite the electronics.

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[aith01]

Well, I think the electronics can be a showstopper for someone like me, who does not like electronic sounds.

However when you listen to the whole album there is also a lot of fat bass, some intense drumming and subtle guitar. I like the album, despite the electronics.

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I hear you. One of the reasons why I stopped listening to samples, as I found it didn't give me a real idea of what the album would sound like when it comes to any kind of experimental music. 30-45 seconds of each song is often not enough.

[Sputnik]

I wouldn't think samples are a good way of getting an idea what this band's albums are about. But I'm not sure what would make this music hurl-worthy anyway.

I was referring to the full song samples, one of which was posted in this thread. There's at least two of them out there, if not three, and I listened to them in their entirety.

My problem with these is not so much the electronics, but what is being played is just so goddamned dull to me. It sounds like dance music, or soundtrack music. They've flirted with this kind of thing in the past, particularly on the last album. I do not, and have never, liked this kind of stuff. What really makes me hurl is saying goodbye to a band I used to like (though honestly, after those first two, it's all been diminishing returns for me with them).

If others like it and this is the direction they want to go, fine with me. But that's my take on the album, and I'm entitled to my own reaction to what they're doing. And I don't think it's a bad thing to have a "contra" post in a thread like this because this is not the GBS of those first two/three albums. Buyer beware.

Bill

[Progatron]

If others like it and this is the direction they want to go, fine with me. But that's my take on the album, and I'm entitled to my own reaction to what they're doing. And I don't think it's a bad thing to have a "contra" post in a thread like this because this is not the GBS of those first two/three albums. Buyer beware.

I really like this one Bill, but I can totally see how some fans wouldn't, as it is indeed quite different from their initial sound. I recently saw someone's FB status: "Thanks to whoever posted the new GBH album on YouTube, you saved me 15 dollars..." so you're not alone!

[Sputnik]

I really like this one Bill, but I can totally see how some fans wouldn't, as it is indeed quite different from their initial sound. I recently saw someone's FB status: "Thanks to whoever posted the new GBH album on YouTube, you saved me 15 dollars..." so you're not alone!

Priceless!

[markwoll]

Because they didn't have to pay for it at all, or because they didn't like it. Musician shadenfreude is the best.

[aith01]

I was referring to the full song samples, one of which was posted in this thread. There's at least two of them out there, if not three, and I listened to them in their entirety.

My problem with these is not so much the electronics, but what is being played is just so goddamned dull to me. It sounds like dance music, or soundtrack music. They've flirted with this kind of thing in the past, particularly on the last album. I do not, and have never, liked this kind of stuff. What really makes me hurl is saying goodbye to a band I used to like (though honestly, after those first two, it's all been diminishing returns for me with them).

If others like it and this is the direction they want to go, fine with me. But that's my take on the album, and I'm entitled to my own reaction to what they're doing. And I don't think it's a bad thing to have a "contra" post in a thread like this because this is not the GBS of those first two/three albums. Buyer beware.

Bill

I understand. I thought you meant you listened to samples of the songs, not entire songs, so that was my misunderstanding.

I'm realizing that more often than not, the music or artists I like you find dull -- and that's fine.

[Sputnik]

I'm realizing that more often than not, the music or artists I like you find dull -- and that's fine.

It totally is! But sometimes I wonder if one of us is frequenting the wrong webstite.

[aith01]

It totally is! But sometimes I wonder if one of us is frequenting the wrong webstite.

Well, "prog" and/or progressive music only makes up a fraction of what I listen to these days versus 10-15 years ago. But I've gotten lots of good suggestions from this forum for things outside of that sphere of music, especially in the jazz realm, plus I've made some friends here (I hope!) -- that's what keeps me coming back.

[Trane]

The samples I've heard make me want to hurl. Looks like I've reached the end of the road with GBS. Been flirting with that for several records, but this one is the "off the cliff" moment for me. Too bad.

Bill

I was referring to the full song samples, one of which was posted in this thread. There's at least two of them out there, if not three, and I listened to them in their entirety.

My problem with these is not so much the electronics, but what is being played is just so goddamned dull to me. It sounds like dance music, or soundtrack music. They've flirted with this kind of thing in the past, particularly on the last album. I do not, and have never, liked this kind of stuff. What really makes me hurl is saying goodbye to a band I used to like (though honestly, after those first two, it's all been diminishing returns for me with them).

If others like it and this is the direction they want to go, fine with me. But that's my take on the album, and I'm entitled to my own reaction to what they're doing. And I don't think it's a bad thing to have a "contra" post in a thread like this because this is not the GBS of those first two/three albums. Buyer beware.

Bill

I'm with you on this one (bye-bye GBS for now), because from what I hear this is still in the Et Ex road (at least too much for my tastes), though this is not final yet - I don't hate what I'm hearing either.

I'd grown weary of everything the Inside Out label touches, and GBS is no exception.

I really like this one Bill, but I can totally see how some fans wouldn't, as it is indeed quite different from their initial sound. I recently saw someone's FB status: "Thanks to whoever posted the new GBH album on YouTube, you saved me 15 dollars..." so you're not alone!

Well, I couldn't find the whole new album on YT (probably got pulled out after that comment), just the same tracks than Bill heard (interesting and very actual pictures on the Basement Traps vid, actually), and I'm not sold. It does appear better than Et Ex (which isn't with me anymore), and indeed maybe too cimematic for me - relying to much on the images for the music to survive without them.

[Kcrimso]

Listened this yesterday. Initial impression: quite interesting!

[mozo-pg]

Lorne, another stellar review! I only heard GBS's name on PE but never ventured into their music. Given that you listened to their full catalog to write this review, is there one of their albums you would most recommend to a new listener? I couldn't tell from the 2 minute clip at the end of your review, if I like the band or not. Need to explore further..

[Sputnik]

Lorne, another stellar review! I only heard GBS's name on PE but never ventured into their music. Given that you listened to their full catalog to write this review, is there one of their albums you would most recommend to a new listener? I couldn't tell from the 2 minute clip at the end of your review, if I like the band or not. Need to explore further..

You can sample their first two albums and their 4th one plus a live album here: https://gostaberlingssaga.bandcamp.com/

IMO, the first two are totally the place to start.

Bill