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J-Man
Prog Reviewer Joined: August 07 2008 Location: Philadelphia,PA Status: Offline Points: 7826 |
Topic: Cynic vs. Atheist Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:02 |
These are the two most quintessential jazzy prog thrash/death metal bands around, both of which have reunited recently. These two bands are widely appreciated in the technical death metal scene, and their albums from the early 90's are on the rise to legendary status. For me, it's Atheist easily, but there are plenty of Cynic fans around here as well.
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NecronCommander
Special Collaborator Prog Metal Team Joined: September 17 2009 Location: Madison, WI Status: Offline Points: 16122 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:07 |
Cynic definitely.
I liked their techdeth stuff, as with Atheists, but their newest album is a much better change of pace.
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Ronnie Pilgrim
Forum Senior Member Joined: February 09 2010 Location: The South of TX Status: Offline Points: 771 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:17 |
Call me a Cynthecist - I like them both.
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JonteJH
Forum Senior Member Joined: June 05 2010 Location: Göteborg/Sweden Status: Offline Points: 475 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:23 |
Cynic! Awesome concert at Metaltown in gothenburg months ago. was blown away by the band. Traced in air and Focus is metalclassics
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dan_awesome
Forum Newbie Joined: April 28 2010 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 3 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:26 |
Cynic all the way! They play steinbergers. I mean, come on!
Even though I live in the town where Atheist is from... haha
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Tursake
Forum Senior Member Joined: March 15 2010 Location: Oulu, Finland Status: Offline Points: 382 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:27 |
I might regret this later but I'll go with Atheist cause I've never heard anything by Cynic
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Epignosis
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 30 2007 Location: Raeford, NC Status: Offline Points: 32490 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:29 |
Not another cynical atheist thread!
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Anthony H.
Prog Reviewer Joined: April 11 2010 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 6088 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:36 |
Cynic because of Traced in Air and an awesome live performance. It's hard to vote against the band that made Elements, though.
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Klogg
Forum Senior Member Joined: April 10 2010 Location: Goiânia-Brazil Status: Offline Points: 682 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 12:57 |
Atheist is far better, they are a very inovative band, and Cynic's musical style irritates me
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Negoba
Prog Reviewer Joined: July 24 2008 Location: Big Muddy Status: Offline Points: 5208 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 13:03 |
Cynic is definitely on a higher level than Atheist. Traced in Air is beauty. One of the best metal albums ever made.
Atheist is a good band and I enjoy their stuff. But easy choice for me.
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You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all.
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LaughingMadcap
Forum Newbie Joined: August 09 2010 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 14:38 |
Cynic is fantastic and seeing them preform traced in air was beautiful.
although i do love Atheist quite a bit. i mean unquestionable presence is amazing in every sense of the word it's a tough decision but i have to go Cynic |
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b4usleep
Forum Senior Member Joined: December 21 2009 Location: Istanbul Status: Offline Points: 620 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 16:01 |
Atheist but honorable mention of Cynic
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Really don't mind if you sit this one out.
My words but a whisper, your deafness a shout. |
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JJLehto
Prog Reviewer Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Status: Offline Points: 34550 |
Posted: August 19 2010 at 17:52 |
Atheist.
All 3 of their albums are brilliant, and each was a little better. I liked "Focus" but not really "Traced in Air" from cynic |
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cronholm
Forum Senior Member Joined: March 26 2009 Location: Northern Wastes Status: Offline Points: 105 |
Posted: August 24 2010 at 07:54 |
Cynic. I was listening to Atheist just two days ago and I realized it sounded a bit dated these days. Some bands are better remembered than rediscovered...
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Open your eyes, it's full of surprise, everyone lies,
like the fox on the rocks, and the musical box. |
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horsewithteeth11
Prog Reviewer Joined: January 09 2008 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 24598 |
Posted: August 24 2010 at 11:37 |
This. I can't wait for Jupiter in November though. Edited by horsewithteeth11 - August 24 2010 at 11:39 |
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the_1_gavo
Forum Newbie Joined: April 30 2010 Status: Offline Points: 2 |
Posted: September 27 2010 at 20:24 |
I have never listened to Cynic. So my vote goes to Atheist.
I haven't really listened to Elements yet, but Unquestionable Presence is the best metal album i have ever listened to.
BTW does anyone know what time that wacky riff at the beginning of Mother Man is in?
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Dedhed2112
Forum Newbie Joined: October 14 2010 Status: Offline Points: 6 |
Posted: October 14 2010 at 22:22 |
Atheist Absolutely!!! Jupiter is INSANE!
Edited by Dedhed2112 - October 14 2010 at 22:35 |
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I can't think of anything worse than waking up next to someone & not being able to remember their name, or how you met, or why they're dead
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spookytooth
Forum Senior Member Joined: April 06 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Status: Offline Points: 438 |
Posted: October 14 2010 at 22:52 |
Cynic...mostly for Focus. Man I love that album.
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sleeper
Prog Reviewer Joined: October 09 2005 Location: Entropia Status: Offline Points: 16449 |
Posted: October 15 2010 at 07:20 |
Cynic eaily. Its disheartening to see so many people voting for Atheist befor they've even listend to Cynic.
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Dedhed2112
Forum Newbie Joined: October 14 2010 Status: Offline Points: 6 |
Posted: October 15 2010 at 09:10 |
They are both excellent bands, but the reverse is also true. Many votes for Cynic with comments about not ever listening to Atheist. Me - just excited for some new Atheist after 17 years!!!!!
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I can't think of anything worse than waking up next to someone & not being able to remember their name, or how you met, or why they're dead
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