[quote user="Big Chris"][quote user="Drummerdave"][quote user="Big Chris"]It finally arrived. So it's been on repeat for the last day.
Opeth - Watershed.
Really enjoying it, even if it sounds more like their older stuff. I hear more 'My Arms, Your Hearse' in it than anything else......No bad thing.....[/quote]
I got that too - on a previous recommendation from your good self.
Bit of a cheese factor but I love the drumming.[/quote]
TBH, 'Watershed' is a bit of a step backwards. Not that I don't enjoy it, because I do, but 'Blackwater Park' is their finest album. 'Deliverance' & 'Damnation'. are also both very good. All 3 were produced by the guy from Porcupine Tree (Steven Wilson?) and the production is great.
The new drummer isn't as good as the last guy, but he went a bit nuts and they had to oust him. :-(
Who is your favourite drummer BTW? Ever since I bought 'Individual Thought Patterns' by 'Death' I have been an ardent fan of Gene Hoglan. There's no way a guy that size should be able to play how he does, but it's his diversity which is astounding. Incredible double kicking in 'Strapping Young Lad', Prog with power in 'Death;, laid back solid grooves with Devin Townsend's solo stuff ('Terria' is amazing, you simply must buy it).[/quote]
Favourite drummer? Hmmmmm............not an easy question to answer
It's unlikely to be a metal drummer because, although I am enjoying Opeth, Mastodon and Neurosis, it's not the genre I listen to the most.
John Stanier is fantastic - ex Helmet, currently in Battles - such power and precision on a small kit.
Jojo Mayer - drum n bass genius.
Bill Bruford - that snare technique is mind blowing.
Greg Saunier from Deerhoof.
So many good drummers about.
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