Cynic vs. Atheist
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Topic: Cynic vs. Atheist
Posted By: J-Man
Subject: Cynic vs. Atheist
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:02
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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. May the voting begin! -------------  Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
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Posted By: NecronCommander
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:07
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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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Posted By: Ronnie Pilgrim
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:17
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Call me a Cynthecist - I like them both.
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Posted By: JonteJH
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:23
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Cynic! Awesome concert at Metaltown in gothenburg months ago. was blown away by the band. Traced in air and Focus is metalclassics -------------   http://www.lastfm.se/user/JonteJH http://soundcloud.com/jontejh |
Posted By: dan_awesome
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:26
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Cynic all the way! They play steinbergers. I mean, come on! Even though I live in the town where Atheist is from... haha ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/danAwesome/?chartstyle=pliscnd"> 
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Posted By: Tursake
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:27
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I might regret this later but I'll go with Atheist cause I've never heard anything by Cynic
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:29
Not another cynical atheist thread! 
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Posted By: Anthony H.
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 10:36
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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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Posted By: Klogg
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 12:57
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Atheist is far better, they are a very inovative band, and Cynic's musical style irritates me
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Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 13:03
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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. ------------- 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. |
Posted By: LaughingMadcap
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 14:38
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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 |
Posted By: b4usleep
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 16:01
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Atheist but honorable mention of Cynic
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Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: August 19 2010 at 17:52
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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 |
Posted By: cronholm
Date Posted: August 24 2010 at 07:54
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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... ------------- Open your eyes, it's full of surprise, everyone lies, like the fox on the rocks, and the musical box. |
Posted By: horsewithteeth11
Date Posted: August 24 2010 at 11:37
This. I can't wait for Jupiter in November though. ------------- 
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Anthony H. wrote:Posted By: the_1_gavo
Date Posted: September 27 2010 at 20:24
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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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Posted By: Dedhed2112
Date Posted: October 14 2010 at 22:22
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Atheist Absolutely!!! Jupiter is INSANE!
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Posted By: spookytooth
Date Posted: October 14 2010 at 22:52
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Cynic...mostly for Focus. Man I love that album. -------------  Would you like some Bailey's? |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: October 15 2010 at 07:20
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Cynic eaily. Its disheartening to see so many people voting for Atheist befor they've even listend to Cynic. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005  |
Posted By: Dedhed2112
Date Posted: October 15 2010 at 09:10
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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!!!!! ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Iron Nate
Date Posted: October 16 2010 at 02:18
| Cynic, because "Traced" is just so damn good. I like atheist though, especially the bass work of Tony Choy. Hope the new album can give "Traced" a run for its money. |
Posted By: aphelorah
Date Posted: January 19 2012 at 19:06
| A little late to the party here, but better late than never. I prefer Cynic in terms of personal taste, but Atheist was more influential and also has a larger body of work. Atheist released Piece of Time, Unquestionable Presence, and Elements before Cynic released Focus. I would bet that without Atheist, Cynic would sound a lot different today. |
Posted By: PabstRibbon
Date Posted: January 19 2012 at 19:09
| Cynic ! But if I could choose only one metal/fusion band it would be EXIVIOUS |
Posted By: Slaughternalia
Date Posted: January 19 2012 at 19:14
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ATHEIST! One of my new favs Cynic gets way too cheesy for me to tolerate ------------- I'm so mad that you enjoy a certain combination of noises that I don't |
Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: January 19 2012 at 19:34
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THIS IS SO HARD. But, I vote for Athiest because Elements is definitely one of my favorite metal albums. ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: HarbouringTheSoul
Date Posted: January 20 2012 at 03:43
| Atheist are awesome. I used to try and tolerate Cynic's vocoder vocals, but now I've given up and declare them an insult to my eardrums. |
Posted By: Redug
Date Posted: January 20 2012 at 05:24
| Atheist, Traced is limp-dicked music for psuedo intellectuals, Unquestionable Presence is one of the best metal albums recored period. |
Posted By: AlexDOM
Date Posted: January 20 2012 at 09:37
| Cynic because of Focus. It is cool though how innovative they are now Traced is so different from Focus. Focus is a true gem. |