Node is probably still my favourite album by them with Alien being very close second. Node just has a special place in my heart and the ambience is killer on that album. This song has been on repeat since it came out.
Personally I love this track! Even though i've been jaded by metalcore in general recently. Also bias as a huge Karnivool fan, when you get the chance def check them out. Their albums "Sound Awake" and "Themata" are some of the most amazingly progressive and beautiful soundscapes!
While this track is Northlane feature Ian Kenny, it could also easily by a Karnivool featuring Marcus track, the two styles of Karnivool and Northlane go so well together.
This EP was produced by Will Putney, the producer of Singularity and Node. The last couple releases have been Chris Blancato/Nolly/the band themselves. I think its an interesting take on the more electronically-conscious sound they have now, but it does feel a little stripped back, which is what Jon said he was going for with the writing. He wanted it to be more band-involved rather than just boatloads of EDM.
Hot take here, but Mesmer. I know it was a hard time for the band financially, and people had yet to really give Marcus a chance. But it was my introduction to the band in late 2017 after first hearing Quantum Flux. (I Heard The Rest Of Singularity after). And I think it still holds up, Intuition is an absolute banger of a track.
My favorite album is easily Discoveries. Dont get me wrong, I enjoy Marcus. He's great. But Adrian will forever ''be' Northlane for me. Discoveries and Singularity are just on another level entirely. Exposure is Top5 songs of all-time for me. That being said, I like this single. Not better than Miasma, but still miles better than Dante. I'm stoked for the album!
I personally didn't mind the production. It's Will Putney doing the mix I believe. Dull for his usual sound, but still very solid. And no, Alien is the best album hands down lol.
Northlane has done some totally fine stuff in the Marcus era. He's a great vocalist. There are newer songs of theirs that are totally in rotation for me. But come on, Singularity blows it all out of the water. I'd have loved to hear Marcus rerecord vocals for the whole thing with his take, I bet I'd like it a lot. A lot of production of their newer albums have evolved into a direction I just don't like, I think that's a bigger knock for me than anything songwriting related in terms of their evolution. The songs aren't bad, but they hit like a pillow instead of a brick
I’m bout to get rinsed for liking Discoveries more than anything, just feel like it’s a very complete album even if it’s not quite as refined as future products
I liked It a lot, but with Marcus my favorite album from them is Node. Rot is where I think Marcus is at his best in my taste since when I think Northlane I always think of Singularity. But Marcus has such amazing talent vocally to sing any style so I see why they like to try different things. But if they would make more music heavier again I would love It haha. I love the new stuff but in a way It all kind of sounds the same. Almost like in a way you could just put each new song together and you won’t really notice a difference in my opinion.
All these American reaction RUclipsrs be like "oh I got to check out Karnivool"... And then they... Don't check out Karnivool... Proof that you can only lead the horse to water I guess 🤷
amazing single, i’d say it’s more of node vibes i feel in this song tbh. but i’ve got to say this is my least favorite from 3 singles they dropped so far, imo the only truly fascinating thing in this song is ian kenny feature part (meanwhile miasma has their modern sound heaviness and i love the energy they delivered in dante). i’d still enjoy this single and put it on daily repeat tho, since i’m sometimes a biased northlane fanboy. 8/10 is the score i’d give for this single
Yeah feels like a song that wasn't included in Alien. But I won't listen to Northlane again because of that, that cringy edm vibe put me off their work. (and I love bands like World Divided or Seeing Things but in Northlane it's so cringe to me)
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Karnivool “Sound Awake”. God tier, deserted island album. A must.
I love every album, it's like BMTH, they all feel different yet so good!!
Node is probably still my favourite album by them with Alien being very close second. Node just has a special place in my heart and the ambience is killer on that album. This song has been on repeat since it came out.
Node is underrated af
Unironically, i think a karnivool reaction is long due, sound awake is a great album to start with! Or check out new day!!!!!
Personally I love this track! Even though i've been jaded by metalcore in general recently. Also bias as a huge Karnivool fan, when you get the chance def check them out. Their albums "Sound Awake" and "Themata" are some of the most amazingly progressive and beautiful soundscapes!
100% Agree
Also agree
PLEASE listen to Karnivool, bog! I can't believe you haven't yet - I think you'd love the Themata album.
I love all northlane tbh even the older ep Hallow Existence
If you have never listened to Karnivool you are missing out!
The album Themata is an absolute masterpiece
Northlane and Karnivool ☕
New Imminence track “The Black” comes out this Friday.
Ooohhh, nice!! Thx for the info bro
I'm looking forward to that oneeeee
I mean this is already a given but Singularity is one of, if not the best Northlane album of all time!
One of the best albums of all time period.
Yes
100%
mesmer will always be THAT album for me
Finally I see someone showing love to that album, their most melodic album imo
YESSSSSSSS. I would love to se a reaction to Karnivool. Or at least give us a comment of what you think of them.
Mesmer is still mesmerizing after almost a decade, but if their future material is more like Mirror's Edge that might very well become a favourite
Alien/Obsidian definitely, this is where the separate genre "Northlane" has been created
The feature is also in a pop band called birds of tokyo but he was in karnivool first
I totally did not expect this vocal melody and I absolutely LOVE it!
You should absolutely give Karnivool a listen, you can't compare Ian's voice to others. Fantastic band.
These songs are really what comes out when you put Alien and Obsidian into a blender. I fucking love Northlane
While this track is Northlane feature Ian Kenny, it could also easily by a Karnivool featuring Marcus track, the two styles of Karnivool and Northlane go so well together.
This EP was produced by Will Putney, the producer of Singularity and Node. The last couple releases have been Chris Blancato/Nolly/the band themselves. I think its an interesting take on the more electronically-conscious sound they have now, but it does feel a little stripped back, which is what Jon said he was going for with the writing. He wanted it to be more band-involved rather than just boatloads of EDM.
Yo Bogdan please do an album reaction to Karnivool's Sound Awake! Such a good album from such a good but underrated band!
Hot take here, but Mesmer. I know it was a hard time for the band financially, and people had yet to really give Marcus a chance. But it was my introduction to the band in late 2017 after first hearing Quantum Flux. (I Heard The Rest Of Singularity after). And I think it still holds up, Intuition is an absolute banger of a track.
C.O.T.E by karnivool changed my life!
Seconded
Discoveries will always be my fav. I love Marcus, but Adrian was the reason I learned how to scream. And yes, Karnivool is essential listening. 👌
My favourite is either Discoveries or Singularity. I think both are some of the best music the in the genres history
Agreed. To me that is the true "old" Northlane
I need more of Ian with Northlane! such a great combo
Eaaaaaasily Mesmer and this song is the closest I've heard to that sound in a long time from them. Very happy.
id never heard anything by northlane before dante but the singles from this EP are making me want to listen to everything else
Dude... Karnivool are the underground KINGS of prog. They're better than Tool, yup, I said it. Ian's voice is GOAT'd.
I need a new karnivool album 😢
They dropped an EP in 2009 called hollow existence and one with in hearts wake in 2016 called equinox
Best Northlane album imo is Obsidian with Marcus, when Adrian was the vocalist say discoveries
As much as I really love Northlane early early discography. I’ve gotta say Obsidian is my favorite thing they’ve done so far.
My favorite album is easily Discoveries.
Dont get me wrong, I enjoy Marcus. He's great. But Adrian will forever ''be' Northlane for me. Discoveries and Singularity are just on another level entirely. Exposure is Top5 songs of all-time for me.
That being said, I like this single. Not better than Miasma, but still miles better than Dante. I'm stoked for the album!
Themata and Sound Awake by Karnivool are both in my top 50 all time albums
You neeeeeeeed to give them a go
Node and singularity are peak
My favourite Northlane album has to be Mesmer
Node is where it is at!
Obsidian
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I personally didn't mind the production. It's Will Putney doing the mix I believe. Dull for his usual sound, but still very solid. And no, Alien is the best album hands down lol.
100 million percent. Alien is by far my favorite album of theirs
You should totally listen to Karnivool. I recommend Goliath or Simple Boy, great songs all around
Northlane has done some totally fine stuff in the Marcus era. He's a great vocalist. There are newer songs of theirs that are totally in rotation for me. But come on, Singularity blows it all out of the water. I'd have loved to hear Marcus rerecord vocals for the whole thing with his take, I bet I'd like it a lot. A lot of production of their newer albums have evolved into a direction I just don't like, I think that's a bigger knock for me than anything songwriting related in terms of their evolution. The songs aren't bad, but they hit like a pillow instead of a brick
I’m bout to get rinsed for liking Discoveries more than anything, just feel like it’s a very complete album even if it’s not quite as refined as future products
Hard to choose the best one, but personally - NODE❤
Northlane 🥵
Obsidian is a top 5 metal album for me
Singularity is the one and ever love
Node 10000000%, a perfect album imo
Singularity is peak Northlane, no debate.
If I can’t pick Alien, it’s a close tie between Discoveries and Mesmer. I genuinely don’t know which one I’d pick.
I liked It a lot, but with Marcus my favorite album from them is Node. Rot is where I think Marcus is at his best in my taste since when I think Northlane I always think of Singularity. But Marcus has such amazing talent vocally to sing any style so I see why they like to try different things. But if they would make more music heavier again I would love It haha. I love the new stuff but in a way It all kind of sounds the same. Almost like in a way you could just put each new song together and you won’t really notice a difference in my opinion.
My fav Northlane is ofc Obsidian
Except Alien? I'll have to give it to Mesmer or Obsidian.
Node is a great album but Mesmer is just 👌 such an amazing album
Karnivool is God tier
Am I the only one hearing The Summoning vibes in the beginning? 🤣
hoping for one more feature on full release, like jamie from polaris or jacob from thornhill
All these American reaction RUclipsrs be like "oh I got to check out Karnivool"... And then they... Don't check out Karnivool...
Proof that you can only lead the horse to water I guess 🤷
I am not american
ALIEN 👽
You know what this world needs?
~ More Atilla: Pizza
👽🔥
I did kind of give me Node/Mesmer vibes
amazing single, i’d say it’s more of node vibes i feel in this song tbh. but i’ve got to say this is my least favorite from 3 singles they dropped so far, imo the only truly fascinating thing in this song is ian kenny feature part (meanwhile miasma has their modern sound heaviness and i love the energy they delivered in dante). i’d still enjoy this single and put it on daily repeat tho, since i’m sometimes a biased northlane fanboy. 8/10 is the score i’d give for this single
❤
bird of tokyo x norflane 🦀🦀
Favorite album? Nothing beats ALIEN! 🙌
why can't we choose Alien? Is it because it's the clear favorite?
NODE IS GREAT
Discoveries 🤌
How far back are you going to call this old Northlane?
I've only ever heard their most recent album, and who doesn't love Echo Chamber?
if I cant choose Alien its easily Node.
Can you PLEASE check out the new track "Overdose" from Avralize????
This song is pretty basic structure wise but very catchy
ummmm.... yes... yes you have to listen to karnivool. you sleeping son
Sorry but... ALIEN
Imo, Obsidian is better than Alien
Click bait title? Haha
It's not really the same as old Northlane (if you're referring to Adrian era which is usually what that means)
It's not clickbait. That's your interpretation of "old Northlane".
Yeah feels like a song that wasn't included in Alien. But I won't listen to Northlane again because of that, that cringy edm vibe put me off their work. (and I love bands like World Divided or Seeing Things but in Northlane it's so cringe to me)