FIRST Listen To LEPROUS | ATONEMENT - Scottish Singer Reacts

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[@swamprabbit66]

The Sky is Red and Slave I'm sure will be along soon... I've seen them once and it was a truly moving experience!

[@AlienHostJason]

Got to do Castaway Angels by Leprous too xD. i think this band'll keep you busy

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

I have no doubt 😆

[@Megawatt]

It’s practically a crime that no one reacts to Castaway Angels. It’s a vocal reactor’s wet dream.

[@icemancometh74]

One of the best live acts I've ever seen. They nail the vocal harmonies live, even while playing complicated time signatures at the same time. The amount of talent in this band is just amazing.

[@3dartstudio007]

Someone argued with me in the 90's that guys can't have high register voices in music... So I handed over the King Diamond "Them" cassette to listen to. We never argued about vocal range again. LOL

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Yeah that’s why I say traditionally, because there’s exceptions to a lot of expectations in vocals and gender. Men usually don’t belt as high but there as examples where some can. King Diamond has an incredible range but I would point out he is mixing and covering, not belting and those things are quite different. Thanks for watching 😊💪

[@Sillyygxrl]

GRANDMAAAAAAAAA

[@sVieira151]

The more I listen to it, this song feels like a bit of a condensation of some ideas in the song The Sky Is Red but pulled together into a more straightforward package. They're ideas I like and the main riff, while simple, sounds so nasty and it's grown on me a lot. 🤗

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

It’s very good production which is also helping the overall song feel catchy and interesting which are terms I use rarely for metal tbh.

[@madeofwax92]

That's an interesting thought. I can see the main guitar riff being kind of similar to the "siren" synth part from The Sky Is Red with the bends and dissonant sound.

[@wolframreactor74]

Baard Kolstad is a master of dynamics on the drums and loves abusing the China like it was a rental car

[@ICanHasMyUsername]

You mean... Like it owes him money.

[@esaedvik]

Hey, no negative self-talk! You're OUR scientist! xD

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

😂😂 that’s a metalhead musing right there! Thank you my dude 💪😊

[@squerty0]

At this point I've seen them live twice, and they are as good live as in studio. In fact it even sounds better because how unbelivible his voice is.

[@dianaserpasyee7429]

Fuckin true, hear them live is just mindblowing

[@colbyboucher6391]

I'm so glad the Rockefeller Hall album exists, it's a ton of fun to listen to.

[@ColinMacDaniels]

I've seen Leprous, and make no mistake, they have the skill to pull off everything live. For anyone who might doubt them (not that I was accusing you of doubting them).

[@deddy2339]

It still kind of blows my mind that Einar Solberg is Ihsahn's brother-in-law. AND that they've collaborated on a cover of A-ha's Manhattan Skyline. (Leprous having been Ihsahn's backing band for live shows notwithstanding.)

[@UnholyMistMonster]

You need to check some of their older stuff! "The Cloak", Contaminate Me, Coal, Rewind, The Flood and Slave, just to name a "few". :P In your own time or a reaction, doesn't matter, just do it. haha Some other vocalists to check out (tho I doubt you havent been suggested them before), Matt Barlow (Iced Earth), Russell Allen (Symphony X, Allen/Lande), Jørn Lande (Ark, Masterplan Allen/Lande). :) Fun reaction as always dude.

[@vesuvius115]

This song felt almost like a mixture of their new sound and their older sound and I AM ALL FOR IT. And Einar said in an interview that this wasn't their heaviest track in the upcoming album which has me excited as I missed that sorta sound from Leprous for sure!

[@vesuvius115]

@@5thPhoenix No, this is a new single for their upcoming album currently.

[@madeofwax92]

@@5thPhoenix The last one is brilliant, but not like their older albums. If you were a fan of Pitfalls, I think you'll like Aphelion, although it's got its own identity for sure.

[@colbyboucher6391]

It almost seems to me like a song from an alternate universe where Tall Poppy Syndrome was inspired by trap more than whatever gothic showtune insanity it had going on... particularly if they really mean it when they say this album is "heavier".

[@darkphoenix2]

I listened to this several times in the 24 hours after it came out, then decided not to listen to it again until the album came out so it still sounded fresh. But now I have to watch this! Honestly, I think Leprous is so weird and unique that I don't expect anyone to know how they feel about any song on first listen.

[@Zephyrous.]

Loved your reaction!!

[@ClockworkSatan]

You had me at 'like a dug eatin' beans'... Had me laughin ma baws aff! On a more serious note, this song is the dug's danglies. Love a bit of Leprous in my lugs.

[@wolframreactor74]

😊

[@MatthewEaton]

He has Emperor ties as well since his brother-in-law is Ihsahn. Also, you need to listen to the track "splitting the soul" with Ihsahn if you really want to have that POWER that he can hit (along with the growls of Ihsahn) Also also - it is hard to find but get you some Peccatum (oh my regrets), where Ihsahn and Einar's sister Ihriel sing. Very prog / avant-garde. Also also also: dogs eating beans? Goodness...

[@SubwaySweden]

On rare occasions I allow people to have their own opinions... this is one of those moments

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thank you Subway. I will remember this occasion in future when I am no longer allowed one. I cashed in early I feel 😂

[@scottfield5849]

Rock on, Melisa. 🤘😎👍

[@scotthahn6666]

Great song, cool vocals! He reminds Me of a young John Bush of Anthrax and Armored Saint! You may enjoy the song Black Lodge by Anthrax. Keep up the great work My Fine Scottish Lady! ❤❤❤

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Oh I should go back to Anthrax! Thanks again for watching Scott 💜💜💜

[@drphdmd7064]

If you want to hear something in a similar vein, check out Betrayel by Crusade or Replica by Ihlo.

[@MarStacey]

What I love about Einar is the disparity between his voice & his corporeal manifestation.... He sounds like THAT but he looks like fit Jim Gaffigan... BLESS HIM

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

This is too accurate and I’m annoyed I didn’t say it 😂 thank you again for watching 💜

[@tubelious]

I do agree, although Einar is fabulous, and the band always plays tight AF, this track is not on my Leprous playlist. Will have to see what it comes to when the album is fully released.

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

It's bad.

[@aarinmiles990]

As a big Leprous fan I completely agree that I didn't like the opening or the video (weird dancers and such) but loved the song once the first drop hits.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

I was so worried I was gonna really not like it but thank god! 😂

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

For me, what came after didn't save it at all, especially as the weak verse and embarrassing visuals continued for the duration.

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

Atonement by Lucinda Williams is awesome 👍

[@Psycorde]

Einar's voice is otherworldly, but my man needs some dancing lessons

[@Яиграювмайнкрафт-б5л]

Очень эмоциональная реакция!

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thanks for watching my dude 😊

[@CarlBishop]

who does he think he is 🤣

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Honestly!! He’s got some cheek! 😂

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

Did my comment get pulled (and not on the fun, British way)?

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Oh I don’t know! There’s no comment from you in my held section. Are calling people c**ts again 😂

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

@@SoulSingerDiscovers It was an epically, hilarious comment about this band. Essentially, I said they're the progeny of The Backstreet Boys arse-banging a JC Penny catalogue and then having that warped progeny mate with a boring band like Spiritbox or Sleeptoken. (Of course, I didn't say 'arse-banging' as I prefer the Canadian Vernacular, which I'm guessing KZbin's Victorian-Prude-Settings didn't like like.) As always, a great review by you, my good woman!

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

The KZbin Victorian prude setting is a weird one. Somethings they are ‘absolutely you will not say bottom’. Then other times I’m fully physically threatened by a commenter and KZbin is like, ‘maybe you’re being hysterical?’. Thank you Jason 🥰

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

Ok, here's my 'Metal Head Musings' about this band (and other's like it); If a shitty metal band gives themselves an enema, would there be anything good left?🤔

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

@@SoulSingerDiscovers Sorry to hear that. I do hate to think this is how some commentators make you feel. (I pray the fall into random tree-shredders!)🤗

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

That repetitive, skronky guitar theme during the chorus is one of the most annoying hooks I've heard for years.