IN FLAMES - Clayman (Re-Recorded) (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)

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Sweden’s influential and long revered heavy metal giants IN FLAMES are celebrating two major milestones in 2020 with their 30th anniversary as a band, and 20th anniversary of their seminal, critically acclaimed album, Clayman.
The band recently formed a worldwide partnership with Nuclear Blast who will debut a special version of the record, Clayman 20th Anniversary Edition, honoring the breakthrough release on August 28th, 2020.
Clayman 20th Anniversary Edition features all new artwork and 5 new bonus tracks including a brand-new instrumental medley and re-recorded versions of fan-favorites such as “Only For The Weak” and “Pinball Map.”
Re-recorded songs were produced by Howard Benson (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, MOTÖRHEAD) and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge (GREEN DAY, ROB ZOMBIE).
The record will be released digitally as well as on CD Digipak and a special 2xLP colored trifold vinyl that includes a 16-page booklet, 11 remastered tracks on a 12” record, 5 bonus tracks on a 10” record in a printed sleeve
Clayman 20th Anniversary Edition Track Listing:
1. Bullet Ride
2. Pinball Map
3. Only For The Weak
4. …As The Future Repeats Today
5. Square Nothing
6. Clayman
7. Satellites and Astronauts
8. Brush The Dust Away
9. Swim
10. Suburban Me
11. Another Day In Quicksand
12. Themes and Variations in D-Minor (instrumental)
13. Only For The Weak (Re-recorded)
14. Bullet Ride (Re-recorded)
15. Pinball Map (Re-recorded)
16. Clayman (Re-recorded)
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IN FLAMES "CLAYMAN" LYRICS
Your self control makes me feel alone
I’ve tried confidence, had it for breakfast today
I’ve lost the perfection, a mess without words
As the seasons change I’ll continue to ignore
The image I project is me without me
The picture that I scanned is borrowed
After the education you stopped making sense to me
Seems to me that it’s all the same, time and time and time and time again
Slowly, all that I believed in, turning into a lie
To aim and miss, my supernatural art
Spending too much time with myself
Trying to explain who I am
How come it’s possible
I wish there was a way
I feel so invisible
I’m the sculpture made of clay
I need someone to break the silence
Before it all falls apart
I need something to cling onto
Before I break you in parts
So afraid of what you may think
And all the plastic people that surrounds me
I have to find the path to where it all begins
To teach the world my supernatural art
#InFlames #Clayman2020 #Clayman

[@juliennoble5342]

The opposite idea would have been better: to re-record the last albums with the production of clayman.

[@TanujDamani]

🤘

[@catitorrealba896]

Yes, exactly.

[@zyriuz2]

Just get Fredrik Nordström to produce the new one i guess since he did produce their early stuff including clayman since then other producers have been involved

[@SairajRKamath]

I truly believe that 'Sounds of a Playground Fading' could've been a return to form for IF if it had Clayman's production

[@ArchitectOfTheEnd]

i really do think thats in flames biggest problem, if they would re record songs like voices, and some other recent decent songs in the style of clayman, it would kick alot more ass. it's too polished. Best example is the riff from Voices, it's exactly the same as in Borders And Shading (2004) yet it kicked alot more ass in 2004 because it wasn't that over produced.

[@oportool9144]

The only good thing about this is that now I will quickly go listen to the original version again.

[@donjuandinero]

Your comment just made it in a MetalSucks article😆😆😆 www.metalsucks.net/2020/06/08/in-flames-re-recorded-clayman-and-the-internet-loves-it/amp/

[@Senythril]

I really wanted to say anything good about this and all i can say is the new artwork looks great but this re recording is fucking awful. I mean this actually hurts i dont wanna call the band bad but this was a BAD idea to touch this album its just extremely soulless vocals arent anywhere they need to be for this album i guess im glad they haven't messed with soundtrack to your escape.

[@Speed4Runs]

yeah, the vocals really sound soulless, like plain scream

[@MDRSPACEGOAT]

right??!! fuck this new album LOL - ima just go binge the original Clayman now xD

[@goatmoonwarmaster4641]

Sounds like Lin Kin Park making an In Flames cover

[@EricAxel36]

Not surprised since Benson and Lord-Alge produce pop music and don't know what metal is supposed to sound like. "HEY GUYS LET'S MAKE THE INSTRUMENTS REALLY WEAK SINCE MUSIC IS ALL ABOUT THE VOCALS!"

[@solarwinds5114]

Manga: Clayman (Original) The Netflix adaptation:

[@DaSheepKiller]

Netflix adaptations are garbage though. Even if you think this is worse than the original, it's not hot garbage.

[@Jufatto]

@@DaSheepKiller it is

[@heinrich6552]

Best description right here

[@TheAdarkerglow]

It only cuts deep because its true.

[@xobrasxx]

The 0 calories light versión of clayman

[@666lasher]

Lol! Like none alcoholic beer.

[@iamPHCorrea]

nailed it.

[@IndividualMe]

The original was jacked lol

[@Thrasher_Abbatoir]

The diet coke version of clayman :))

[@Siisjoonperkele]

Pretty exact point

[@werc85music]

Why fix something that is not broken?

[@SuperRoo_22]

That about sums it up. What is the point of this? Maybe they could of remastered the original. Not re-record it. Actually quite pissed off about this. 😡

[@m.r.keeper]

That`s not about fixing. It`s about honoring the path from the one brilliant point to another called nowadays. Making things to think about with the flare of nostalgia.

[@sostekai]

@@SuperRoo_22 Cool I ain't and I enjoyed 🤘 Love In flames and ain't upset. If bothered stick to the original song

[@Blixter89]

When did anyone say anything about fixing something? This is a celebration to one of the best album's released. This will probably make new people find this fantastic album. And this probably means that they will play the entire Clayman album live on their next tour! I can't really find anything negative about this. It's not like the original will disappear!

[@sostekai]

@@Blixter89 Don't bother trying to explain they will just disagree and still complain. I enjoyed it

[@somarriba333]

Oh man! In Flames is gonna be PISSED when they hear what this band did to their song.

[@CoastalEddieinflames]

Best comment.

[@ziggylink9019]

Haha! As baffling as this decision may seem, it’s their art, they can do whatever they want with it.

[@jonatanhedlin3992]

@@ziggylink9019 I do agree with you - but just for the record it is 40% of the band that made Clayman who are now doing whetever they want with it.

[@UsmanKhan-wn3ci]

@@jonatanhedlin3992 Actually it's 66.67% of the band who wrote Clayman that were on this new version. Peter and Daniel were not part of the writing process. They just came and recorded after the material was written and arranged by Anders, Björn, and Jesper, with Björn programming and writing draft drum grooves in addition to guitar since he was the previous drummer. Jesper now says Anders doesn't write, but he's forgetting his own words about Anders writing the vocal melodies and words enhances the song. The singer/lyricist always gets songwriting credit that's just a fact. So is it a fact that the writing core of In Flames is still intact for the majority which is why they still kick ass. It's also why Jesper has had very little to no success on his own. Because he wasn't the "whole band" as people like to claim. He did start it, but they're still going strong. He couldn't stay sober so he had to leave. In Flames, Cyhra and another band too. These are all facts. And I like the guitars in the old version, and the cymbals in this are a little washy. They could be programmed. The vocals however, bothered me on that album. That mix of low and high with the low speaking voice was less clear than this, and anders is a much better singer now. I don't know why you people listen to In Flames just to bitch and talk about the same album or two being the only good In Flames albums. They were supposed to be touring with Megadeth Lamb of God and Trivium right now, but since they can't, they went and did something unplanned, and I'm sure not totally how they would approach doing a full album, but the effort must be respected. A lot of bands wanted to do something special in lieu of touring during this COVID-19 time. This version didn't rub me entirely right at first, particularly the pitch bend. But after giving it a fair listen, instead of just clinging to the past, It's pretty good. Vocals are better. The solo ending is a lot more badass. That's my opinion. Whoever just listens to In Flames just to bitch should just move on then. I don't see 99.9% of you who bitch putting out anything better or as successful as In Flames. So put up, or shut up.

[@microwavesafe]

​@@ziggylink9019 Just keep saying that... that's how we end up with unnecessary CGI additions to Star Wars or CGI walkie talkies in E.T.

[@rationalityfirst]

everybody: 2020 couldn't get worse than already is in flames: let's re-record Clayman

[@BLacKnigHTLoF]

jajajajaja 😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@MetalGirl9797]

you made my day xD

[@operationnewerahungary3473]

Folks! If you wanna check the fuller sounding version, I re-recorded the re-record for you guys (LOL). kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5eamaVqoZmqpcU

[@SeptimusCain]

Lando Calrissian: "This year is getting worse all the time!"

[@rationalityfirst]

@FamilyPie Official making fun of it is not crying, bruh

[@LuizFernando-bb3uc]

Would it be necessary to re-record this album? Clayman is perfect!

[@SuperRoo_22]

No, it is not necessary at all. The original album/recording is a classic. Why do this?

[@l8631]

@@SuperRoo_22 £

[@TheLeandrotm]

Deixa regravar Fernando kkkkkk eu quero esse cd.

[@lt.branwulfram4794]

Of Wolf & Man maybe because they felt like it.

[@Orangeokie7]

They just re-recorded 4 songs from this album and it comes as extra tracks. Thank God because this is terrible!

[@Cendoria]

My youtube name has never been more appropriate.

[@KG-uq2tq]

"Can we have In Flames?" "No, we have In Flames at home" In Flames at home:

[@satchito]

Bruh 😂

[@X8551516]

Holy shit, this is my favorite comment this year.

[@9EricCN3]

LOL

[@rytkosenjussi6619]

Original version has very special place in my heart. Good memories, so many beers, so many bonghits.

[@ScottGreenMusic]

This re-recording is Only For The Weak.

[@MetalJody1990]

Good one. lol

[@fernandosaldivia6556]

A man of culture i see

[@czlowiekciasto]

Ooof, somebody call the ambulance to the In Flames headquarters

[@gentlecaringviolence]

Well done sir

[@atvena]

Please don't tempt them.

[@FuzzyBrows420]

I once lost over 100 pounds running intervals to clayman, colony, the jester race and other melodic death classics. If it sounded like this, I'd probably have to wash myself with a rag on a stick today. This is the "Footloose" remake of metal.

[@wmb2k5]

Don’t ever re-record any songs from Whoracle ever

[@StackLikesAtari]

If they re-record Episode 666, I'm done.

[@reardeltoit4644]

@@StackLikesAtari explain why

[@IIMcNordII]

Just don't listen to it. Why be such a snowflake.

[@shrediknight4738]

Really any of these up to this album. This sounds so weak imo.

[@alterbr33d]

What would be wrong with Disney Whoracle?

[@dsxkkp]

If I play the original Clayman and mute the video, it's pretty cool.

[@daethwing188]

Gonna try that now.

[@Thrasher_Abbatoir]

Lol

[@petergeanacopulos5327]

🤣 right

[@operationnewerahungary3473]

Folks! If you wanna check the fuller sounding version, I re-recorded the re-record for you guys (LOL). kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5eamaVqoZmqpcU

[@TheBANANAMAL]

I literally made a video doing exactly that. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp-Tqp6uj698qs0

[@adamfowler5475]

Imagine the way the track Clayman would sound, if it lost it's grand intensity that defined the colony/clayman era...and the end result is this underwhelming sound. Their style of distortion settings for colony/clayman have never been replicated

[@FearlessSpinner]

"Their style of distortion settings for colony/clayman have never been replicated" Mate, you are asking them to literally travel back in time, delete all their progress as artists and just do what you want. "Era" - Yes an era that is gone by, that was a long time ago. Complaining just because of nostalgia won't help you

[@warrenjensen4670]

@@FearlessSpinner Opinions are like arseholes - everyone has one.

[@adamfowler5475]

@@FearlessSpinner Well "literally" I'm not asking them to do anything at all. I wrote their style hasn't been replicated. That doesn't imply anything of my own desires.

[@GOffensive]

@@warrenjensen4670 Like that moron who wrote the original comment right?

[@TheLeesto]

the mainstreamification of a great song. maybe they can bland up colony next

[@tulihenki4209]

Well luckily there is always the original. Oh man that intro was horrible.

[@shanesmith1786]

I thought the same thing, i was like what the fuck is this shit....oh ok it's Clayman.

[@xxLittlepayasoxx]

I was hoping for the deep base from the guitar and drums.

[@nope1083]

Synths are awesome, gives an 80s vibe

[@Floriflop]

I think Gigi Dagostino would like it pretty hard.

[@christophersanzo1833]

What exactly is horrible about it? It's a synth melody, of the chorus melody. What's the big deal??

[@tyr0013]

20年前のクレイマン日本公演参戦者です!! クレイマン20th記念盤予約しました♪

[@joaopaulorodrigues3600]

It is like Metallica re-recorded master of puppets in the syle of St. Anger.

[@itsnull1]

Friend, that is one of the funniest things I have ever heard. Thank you!!

[@C-Jay_Underground]

That would have become the best album that Metallica ever made! St Anger is so underrated and the only real heavy album they made, too bad the "metal fine tasters" like you hate it.

[@BuryTomorrow12]

@@C-Jay_Underground TRIGGERED.

[@itsnull1]

@@C-Jay_Underground production quality was piss poor, the whole album was a cash grab, that sounds horrible .

[@C-Jay_Underground]

@@BuryTomorrow12 Not really, it's just very hated!

[@Graberichs]

I remember back 2000. Such a great album and such a great time! Many memories. Clayman is in my alltime top 10 list. But when i listen to this.... no...please...

[@jarl_tormund]

Feels flat compared to the original. Sure it's more crisp vocals.. But it just doesn't have the same feeling. Where's the power in the guitars? Not sure this was the best decision and way to remake a classic album

[@TurboMcDuff]

So flat! No oomph at all. Terrible.

[@Nakarugasama]

This band is done.

[@jarikorpela3368]

Also missing the superb drumming :(

[@jarl_tormund]

I agree that the drumming lacks the same intensity. Daniels style fitted so well to the overall sound of In Flames. I did enjoy the title track I the Mask, it felt a bit like old IF.

[@jarl_tormund]

@@Nakarugasama it feels as if they've moved away from their old sound for good :/

[@kai45654]

Is this weird Swedish humor that I don't get?

[@feijoalfi1527]

two things i like better than the old version: the vocals in the chorus and the artwork. the rest was unnecessary.

[@wiqseq]

Yes

[@dexterbennett1054]

I'm happy that I get to listen to 2 different version now. More In Flames for me!

[@liljessi]

I agree man. I love the now a day takes on these classic songs. Of course originals are better especially for this song but it’s still cool to hear. Love the new artwork too🤟

[@RandomGianfranco]

I hope the other songs don't sound as bad as this. I really can't imagine Pinball Map with those synthetic guitars and drums.

[@brunopeixe7949]

They're too buried , it just sounds like a clay formation of the original 😉

[@dirtyharry3341]

They better didn't touch Pinball Map. Jesus christ, this band should stop making music. Enough is enough. I mean come on, if even the fans dislike what you make... Something something with everything used to be better

[@matwhelan9224]

I'd rather listen to Pip farting on a snare drum...

[@TheDeaz]

Imagine that 🤢

[@ww1980kolo]

Oh dear: “In Flames will be issuing a 20th anniversary edition of their 2000 album “Clayman” on September 04th. The album was newly remastered by Ted Jensen (Pantera, Deftones) and features several new additions. Among them are a new instrumental track “Themes And Variations In D-Minor” and re-recorded versions of “Bullet Ride“, “Only For The Weak“, “Pinball Map” and “Clayman“.

[@HellZtar]

Sounds like someone squeezed a classic master piece through some free filters in garage band.

[@metaldude55ify]

I'll squeeze my classic masterpiece into her In Flames filter anytime. Don't care care if she is in a garage band.

[@l8631]

@@metaldude55ify so In Flames in a nutshell then?

[@ryeweskey]

This sounds ridiculously processed, to the point that In Flames might be considered an Industrial Band now. It sounds like they recorded ever instrument part on little toy guitars, then recorded vocals, cranked the db up +28 and turned all the instruments down to a faint fart in the background. Which Member thought this was good? Or Are you all just tone deaf without Jesper?

[@d.5695]

Maybe this is a joke. They are probably laughing reading the comments and waiting to release the true re-recording.

[@vinnyhydeswt]

Let’s hope 🤘🏻🤞🏻

[@lessthanhuman]

I'm not ready to rule out a bad upload either. Like an audio codec bug etc.

[@kqh123]

Ouch

[@TaylorRobinson93]

No InFlames is just a piece of sht band now..

[@9EricCN3]

They're laughing all the way to the bank

[@hermani4629]

Me before listening: WOW no clue how you can make that song even better! Them: Me too!

[@ZeekmanLaRude]

I had hoped that in revisiting Clayman that they might have found their original passion once again..I was sorely mistaken. This is horrible. Thankfully Colony escaped this fate.

[@himeji6815]

At least this can possibly make new fans of the old stuff 😂

[@jakejason4333]

whats the problem with it?

[@thiagobelline]

Please, In Flames, don't re-record The Jester Race, i beg you(to not do it)

[@ww1980kolo]

Yes, but for how long?...

[@derehrenwerte5877]

... until now, at least.

[@MetalJody1990]

The video is good, but I'm not digging the new sound. Doesn't feel quite as powerful or immersive as the original. Has kind of a flat feel. Instead of In Flames making re-recordings, how about they only make lyric videos for their old songs? That seems to be the only way to do them justice. Someone outta slap the original track onto this video and sync it up.

[@TheBANANAMAL]

Jodeth if you can believe it, I already did

[@Deadtide]

@@TheBANANAMAL share pls 🤘

[@neme3074]

Ok I did it, Now I have to edit the outro where Anders screams "I'm the sculpture made of clay" like 4 times and in the original one just one time, When it gets uploaded I'll let you know, pray for me to not get copyrighted :))

[@neme3074]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHWwaXd-ibGebJo

[@KirkTVOfficial]

The vocals are great actually. I must honestly say the drums disappointed me because of how soft the song is being played and I don't feel any real dynamic like I used to when it was Daniel drumming and without Peter on bass, where is the In Flames groove section? Bjorn can only hold it down to a certain extent. I just wish that the new members would respect what the catalog is and play it the same way with the same groove. I love In Flames so sorry to be going on for so long... but Anders, Bjorn and Nicolas deserve a better bass player a drummer, no studio musician fill in sound one but solid talent. Remember how many years it took Trivium to finally feel settled with Alex. Anyway In Flames you will always be great to be but don't lose that groove sound that you have had for so long.

[@a.j.abrams3550]

That's it, from now on Dark Tranquillity handles all of your recordings, In Flames. You'll get them back when you've shown some respect for the source materials.

[@martinocaranza3898]

Esta version, me hace valorar aun mas la version original. Clayman es un gran disco

[@dtremblay17]

God...this mix is awefull...the song has lost all it's punch...

[@sostekai]

The song has lost all it's punch? Erm you do know the original clayman is still out there so it ain't lost it's punch it's still the same song. This version doesn't affect the original so turn it off and go listen to the original then you won't be bothered.

[@barneycoach]

Check out the spotify version, that sounds way better to my ears!

[@FearlessSpinner]

The "PUNCH" you speak off, was a super ultra dated type of mixing. All treble and bass, no mids. It's like asking for your new PC monitor to be a CRT

[@ZeroB4NG]

@@FearlessSpinner yeah well, that is the sound many of us fell in love with, you bad mouthing it doesn't change jack shit buddy.

[@FearlessSpinner]

@@ZeroB4NG I am not trying to change anything. I am happy with a more modern mix to be honest, instead of the old bathtub tone

[@egeurgan3304]

2:20 They need better producer

[@shotwell25]

both this and the original have pretty horrible mixes man. The vocals in the original during the chorus cut way too early, the synth in the original blends with the bass in such a way that it muddys up the entire song, and the lick at 2:20 in both versions just flat out sucks. Ya'll have rose tinted glasses, neither are all that good.

[@kambion]

Was that a phase issue?

[@MrTheguitarmachine]

uuuuuuh yes! XD what the f*ck. And new songs maybe. But i love the old one ,and the other. But not again! Please In Flames! :D

[@atvena]

Needs the Adam D.

[@edod2a]

Very beautifull guitar tone for a c64 version

[@jamesbradford7042]

I enjoyed this. Don’t care what the haters say and I’ve been a fan since 2004

[@zclegg]

And like that, the soul was removed from a classic metal album.

[@Farros_the_Keeper]

Just don't listen to the new one, as simple is that. The true soul of Clayman lives within ones memories!

[@theajprentice]

Living, breathing proof that Chris Lord-Alge can also make a bad mix. I had to read the press release twice to make sure it was his name I was actually reading. Wow

[@daynird2694]

Holy shit! You're right. Didn't see that coming...

[@gregfalc]

I wouldn't say this is a bad mix at all, in fact I think it's really good. I don't like the guitar sound that much, they seem kind of lifeless. Aside from that I think it's not nearly as terrible as people make it to be.

[@Speed4Runs]

@@gregfalc they should have applied a higher rolloff coefficient and a more narrow bandwidth in general for the keyboards, not to mention the drums... Mixing-level, guitars are okay, but the melody is meh

[@episode666killer]

I know most of us have talked shit about the direction they have turned to for years. But this is a cause for concern. Sounds soulless.

[@mmoviefan7]

loudnesswar. that's the culprit

[@keinname1896]

@@mmoviefan7 Nah, it's just bad production. The way too often way too inaccurate quoted concept of a loudness war doesn't make the cymbals sound like 2:42. Which is just plainly painful. Don't attribute musical failings to concepts, you are way more often wrong than right. Call it for what it is. Shitty sound. It's like saying "music is ruined by the millenial whoop". It just makes one look rather stupid.

[@Lethe8737]

Time for them to hang it up, imo

[@ComaComaComaComaComaChameleon]

One good thing about this version: it made me want to listen the original album. And Colony. And Whoracle. And Jester Race... I have forgotten how good and ahead of the game they used to be.

[@SOGNAMETAL]

You just spoke my heart when you mentioned their ONLY four best albums before they turned into a trash core band

[@MemoTraining]

First extreme metal song was Clayman. I remember that day many years ago, possible more than 17 years ago now. Didn't listen to them a few albums after but god damn those early ones were great. WTF did they do here

[@georgexanthopoulos3003]

Amen!!!

[@georgexanthopoulos3003]

@@SOGNAMETAL Amen X2!!!

[@ivancaamano7974]

2020 is merciless...

[@SOGNAMETAL]

LMAO!

[@andreapiccini9601]

You are right! 🤣

[@Dogofjudah]

This is how clayman sounded when I went through that strange phase of listening to music with tampons in my ears, now I don't need to buy tampons to re-live that exciting period of my life. Cheers guys

[@smilindreamergaming781]

😂

[@LasseLammert]

Sad and really unnecessary. The original mix was great the way it was, now the drums have zero punch, they sound like you accidentally muted the direct mics and we’re only hearing overheads and thinned out room mics. and the overall performance (not just drums) is just weak and uninspiring

[@warrenjensen4670]

Exactly! Your description of just the overhead mics is what it sounds like. The guitar performances sound phoned in too, no soul or passion.

[@sammartin8833]

So is your mom

[@LuisRodriguez-cf4tf]

Yup!!

[@cidpsg]

@@sammartin8833 my mom is dead you idiot....

[@dylanbilawchuk1924]

I agree, however it’s still nice to hear the old man try and scream like he used too \m/\m/ in flames we trust!

[@joshuawhitford5155]

Gotta say this version of the chorus is fantastic. I dont mind the whole redux to be honest. I dig both

[@xmordal666x]

agree

[@Voxsa]

You're goddamn right

[@pelaaja1337]

Same🤘🏻🔥

[@Gnaaal]

Todays In Flames making a cover of In Flames of the past

[@davidfischer1971]

this band has made some really strange decisions over the past 10 years, this is one of them. i knew it wouldn't be able to touch the original in the moment they announced what they were trying to do. i like some of their previous stuff with this sound quality, but the old stuff should remain untouched.

[@sostekai]

Go back and carry on listening to the original clayman if you're really bothered then you won't care about this song. It's not like the original has suddenly disappeared because of this.

[@SpineSplitter1776]

Yes n no ! I like the original 💯 but I can see why they made it! to see how far they could take it in to the future 😕 without wreckn it

[@warrenjensen4670]

@@SpineSplitter1776 I haven't heard the term "bobby dazzler" in ages, my Dad used that all the time! Are you Australian, or did you pick it up from an Aussie?

[@DevoutionAura]

@@sostekai Why do you get so fucking butthurt? there is a reason why everyone in the comments says it sounds like shit. The guitars sound weak the drums also. You may think it sounds great but dont tell people that and expect them to agree with you

[@SuperRoo_22]

@@warrenjensen4670 Warren! Your into metal as well?

[@jesterheadbanger]

The original guitar tone is unbeatable. I am very disappointed.

[@skychamber_studios]

It’s the best sounding metal album of all time

[@ScottGreenMusic]

Nordström knew how to get tones, for sure.

[@sostekai]

If disappointed you can quite easily stop listening and put on the original version.

[@Nyarlah]

@@sostekai you can go back to the original and still give an opinion on this version, those are not exclusive. It actually made me listen to the original again, it had been a while.

[@IconoclastUK]

@@sostekai People keep copying your comment so it must be good. Well done.

[@thebluriam]

I want to love this, I really want to. I would say "I'm trying" but I keep hearing Yoda in my head and it's obvious "I do not"

[@lionrock3]

Until now I don't understand why you guys remind us of old In Flames after you changed your whole style???? Stay on your new style and leave us old in flames fans in peace ♥️

[@alyssakollgaard8526]

Great, now they aren't just making terrible new music, they are ruining their old shit too

[@mp7982]

This comment actually made me laugh out loud.

[@metalb0087]

its only ruining of they stop selling the originals

[@atvena]

Why not...they've already ruined their band.

[@sutemeny79]

If you had a band, could you keep up the same quality for 20 years? I let you know. No, you couldn't! Helloween, Iron Maiden, Metallica...

[@Vrory77]

@@sutemeny79 OC you can: Dark Tranquillity, Soilwork, At the Gates, Darkthrone, Night In Gales, Obituary.. want more?

[@5ar_]

The old sound of the guitars is much better. Chorus is a little bit improved, but all in all, old version is better.

[@Khabra47]

Yeah this version is lacking...something. Nice profile pic btw ;)

[@FearlessSpinner]

It was a super dated sound. That kind of guitar tone was like frosted tips, got out of fashion real quick

[@LiquidSpartan117]

Yeah those old guitars sounded wack

[@PainofRazeration]

much better*

[@5ar_]

@@Khabra47 Thanks, yours is also great. 😀

[@75190255508]

Nah, Im going to forget this exists and warp back to 2000

[@grimreaper4062]

hello i've been a fan since my sister showed me you guys when i was like 17 i'm 28 now. i keep finding myself listening to this song along with alias and come clarity not realizing thats how i feel. ive been going threw some depressing situations so it somewhat helps listening to your music. come to indiana so i can see you guys play.

[@tehalexy]

Is this a delayed aprils fool? :( "I am above" was a proof for me, that they still can sound and write good stuff but this re record with 2:20 ... holy shit ... cmon guys :x

[@ihaveabutterybrain]

Jesper!!! 😣

[@XDeBraunX]

Ok i thougt i am the only one who's wondering wtf this is at 2:20

[@olegosaccharidesuperpositu1531]

Everybody's wondering... Except for in flames and the studio, i believe.

[@floriangabriel5202]

This just hurts so much, damn

[@michaellarrauri9145]

Yeah, the old solo there was simpler and nicer

[@ryo1549]

This sounds like a random KZbinr doing a cover of the real song.

[@armando.vanravn]

with a midi keyboard as main instrument.

[@Bleyst666]

Nah, I've heard plenty better covers.

[@ryo1549]

@@Bleyst666 No one is saying there isn't better covers.

[@MrEnsiferum77]

In flames are cover of their own for 20 years.

[@GuyXVIII]

That statement is as hilarious as it is true. Also: LMFAO :D :D :D

[@Meudeujeu]

Clayman without the drive and energy of Clayman. "How come it is possible" indeed...

[@fullshred7595]

IM JUST DISCOVERING ALL THESE REDUBS NOW!!! LONG LIVE IN FLAMES!!!

[@kambion]

You went full George Lucas; never go full George Lucas.

[@isaiasguilarte]

Guided by the Simple Jack 🎶

[@joshuablackheart]

Perfect comment here. This is awful. What were they thinking?

[@justinhayes2194]

You m-m-make me h-h-h-happy

[@evilcodingmonkey]

I wish I could like this comment several times. You sir, have made my day.

[@sebastianingelsson582]

Have every record and was actually a bit happy with the latest album and some hope for the future, even if it will never be what made me fall in love with In Flames, sorry to say this but why would we buy this? This Re-Recording of Clayman felt wrong in every way possible. And thats not a good opening for fans wanting to hear the rest and buy the album. I don't want to buy this at all. As a Swede im disappointed.. =(

[@Hans_Lex]

I'm seriously curious how Bullet Ride, Pinball Map and only for the weak will sound.

[@deceiver444]

@@Hans_Lex pretty much like clayman

[@purgatorialuk]

@@Hans_Lex The same, considering they only re-recorded 5 songs as bonus tracks. Original album is reamstered. Not that it needs it.

[@davidbranthwaite44]

I've listened to it a few times....I remember. It is 2020. The song came out in "99 99 was a good year 👌

[@ryun6097]

Older albums have their specific sound because of how raw and unprocessed each album was, having a unique sound. This is a modern recording applying all the compression and noise cancelling. Nothing wrong with this song. I like it.

[@WorldBurial]

I agree, not wrong though not my favorite. I disagree about 'raw' though. The original has more processed parts. As for 'modern recording'. I'm a sound engineer and familiar with their engineers who mainly use expensive gear for its great sound. They recorded using a 70s mixing desk. It's mixed on a mixing desk (with outboard gear) from the 80s which was known for its compression even back then (still popular, I use it myself). Mastering is also mainly with older gear. They all worked on great sounding rock/metal albums for decades so I wonder how much was a choice by the band/producer (he likes things more accessible).

[@heftyhugh9086]

This stinks.

[@nicopoppe4838]

@@WorldBurial I think this is a great mix when you´re listening with studio monitors, or have a mixer perspective... the original one its waay too scooped and harsh for me.

[@keikurono192]

I have no issue with the desire to re-record classics. But don't make the production and mix sound so flat. Usually in the case of a band re-recording old stuff, the old stuff has questionable mixing and the newer version is an improvement. But this is the opposite. This modern metal production is just too sterile for me compared to the more organic sound metal use to have when it was recorded 20+ years ago. You guys need to get rid of Benson and get Nordström back or at least get a guy who knows how to do it right. Your last few albums also have had this flat sterile sound to them. The album art is a marked improvement however!

[@Knakrack0xTreme]

Amen! Clayman had one of my all time favorite Guitar tones and the overall production was pretty good. It was really rough and screams Melodeath. Clayman really had no need of a rerecording. Albums like Come Clarity could really use on though.

[@aggis3237]

Finally constructive criticism instead of just complaining! I have not been able to listen this version with headphones yet, so I can't really say anything about mixing. I get it when people say "why fix something that isn't broken" but a new version doesn't make the old version any worse.

[@codenamescarletfox]

Metal production today is too synthetic, every snare in every band sounds the same

[@Winterhe4rt]

Maybe they have such insane studio speaker where it sounds just incredible, but forgot most people just have normal setups or headphones and it should sound good there formost and not only on 100k€ studio speaker.

[@neonwitch1449]

agreed!! the old school stuff (and new bands that record in that style) is more interesting and has a lot of charm

[@moesenpaul32]

Was excited. But sorry, the mix is unbeliveable poor. Voice of Anders is not bad but this drums and guitar.. fuuaark

[@PWAS666AS]

Simple story guys - "re-recorded songs were produced by Howard Benson and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge" "Chris Lord-Alge is an American mix engineer. Is known for his use of DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSION."

[@Vanalos]

this

[@shotwell25]

both this and the original have pretty horrible mixes man. The vocals in the original during the chorus cut way too early, the synth in the original blends with the bass in such a way that it muddys up the entire song, and the lick at 2:20 in both versions just flat out sucks. Ya'll have rose tinted glasses, neither are all that good.

[@leomacabro]

EXACTLY

[@pauls1645]

this x 1000

[@Ale_2427]

"2020 can't get any worse" In Flames:

[@r16117]

As far as I can remeber, I've never disliked a video on KZbin before today.

[@rsolsjo]

They've truly George Lucas'd themselves.

[@Bepmup]

More like they let Disney remaster this.

[@till9652]

"Specifically, "To pull a George Lucas". To take something perfect and then fuck it up with extra unnecessary shit."

[@hamsunfrish7464]

Well... I guess this is how 2020 should sound - terribly arranged and uncomfortably nostalgic

[@I_am_Jordan_K]

It's amazing how much impact the production can have on how a song sounds.

[@borges3099]

yep mixing and mastering there's a looot of post processing. Not much added however but a lot is cleaned up and removed, and mastering sometimes there are effects added to make it sound "wider". Especially the guitars.

[@ShrimplyPibblesJr]

@@borges3099his says re-RECORDED though. Is it remastered or re- recorded? You seem to be describing a remaster.

[@Celestial_Being666]

Masterpiece 🔥🤘🏽

[@vladimori160]

...beginning and the end of the song sounds so bad. Guitars and drums sounds like poorly made Guitar Pro sample with decent vocals, terrible remake.

[@sleeping_away]

Yea they obv used drum samples and guitars are really shady too, whoever mixed it (i think it was howard benson) killed the emotion and made it sound like everything else

[@IconoclastUK]

Biggest issue is, I listened out of genuine interest and these people saying you can always go back to the original are missing the point. That's true, but the original will forever be tarnished by the memories of this pointless karaoke atrocity. I won't be listening to their next re-imagining. Fuck that noise.

[@sleeping_away]

@@IconoclastUK most likely people who just discovered in flames and like their new album most

[@IconoclastUK]

@@sleeping_away How is it possible?

[@sleeping_away]

@@IconoclastUK well this is ehat happens with most big bands nowadays, i suggest looking hardcore mixing studio - why heavy records suck today, and also smg has talked about same problem a lot. In flames was genre defying band who had their own style and sound, last 3-4 albums sound like everything else, their style is completely lost and thats why you see really many fans being mad/sad

[@BeyefendiMotorcu]

Re-recorded without soul and emotions.

[@quantumuniversetvinc.6117]

This is more like a live version but studio recorded

[@arisethor3084]

I take back all the bad things I said I’m loving the new re recorded tracks

[@JakeEwing50]

Harmonic, I’m glad there’s so many good versions of this song

[@Koop89]

Sounds like this was mixed by amateurs.

[@MortFantome]

That the guitar tone was set by amateurs*

[@timothyquinn5520]

@@MortFantome Can you elaborate? This tone doesn't seem all that different from the one on their last two albums

[@aljosagabor3028]

@@timothyquinn5520 and they are shit so...

[@unicornpoo7441]

@@timothyquinn5520 The guitar tone is very lacking compared to the original and most modern mixes. Compare this to anything off Clayman or Periphery 4. The leads feel very disjointed bc they cut off too much low end on those tracks, making them sound like theyre coming out of an old radio speaker, the rhythm guitars lack clarity and dynamics. I could go on about the whole track but yeah this isn't a marvel by any means.

[@ryeweskey]

The production is awful, was this an attempt at creating a solo vocal career for someone lol, sounds like everything was recorded on plastic Instruments, I'll stick to the Original.

[@scovlle6546]

Seems like they want to scare away old fans (again) :(

[@IconoclastUK]

I never came back, only to check. Last album I bought was Reroute. I can't see that changing in the future, especially with this Revert to Remain nonsense. Just remaster a classic and coin in, nobody wants a flimsy Clayman on a remaster.

[@alexanderhansen4348]

Maybe the «old fans» are old and cant cope with the new sound??? I love old school metallica, megadeth and so on and hate the way they now sound, but hey! Thats how life goes👍nothing stays the same guys. Atleast new fans get to enjoy the same bands as we did when we where young. And my son loves nothing else maters❤️

[@alaindashung]

I;m a scared one. Really awful re-recording. Where are we ? Shit !

[@randis2065]

The orginal version sounds like a re-recorded version of this one.

[@cfbarrerap]

This thing sounds soooo cheap, random superior drummer preset, any last gen amp sims and you're done to go...., And no, am not a "classic sound is better" weirdo, love some of their last albums too (someones!), but this sounds so decaffeinated that feels like a preproduction or demo...

[@Owen_DAP]

I've lost the perfection *I mean, he's not wrong.* Edit: you know what? Maybe this isn't perfect, but it's still really good in my opinion.

[@IconoclastUK]

Found it @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWTMlqiJntp_Y9E

[@Owen_DAP]

@@IconoclastUK Oh my god dude, you did!

[@rickyricardo5441]

@@IconoclastUK God damn it why cant they sound like that again.

[@dennis1194]

Hahahaha, true...

[@marcelo.bassalo]

2:20 I'm a huge fan but WTF is that part.

[@RhetoricalSyndicate]

@@O-DNut That sounds like best case. Worse case is that they changed it intentionally to an absolute failure of a lick... destroying an epically iconic hook.

[@lasendadelsamurai]

Horrible

[@shotwell25]

both this and the original have pretty horrible mixes man. The vocals in the original during the chorus cut way too early, the synth in the original blends with the bass in such a way that it muddys up the entire song, and the lick at 2:20 in both versions just flat out sucks. Ya'll have rose tinted glasses, neither are all that good.

[@jimmybobs87]

@@shotwell25 personally I never like clayman song that much. Have WAY better songs. But, I don't mind this new mix tbh. Bands change in time and they are getting older, not everyone can hold on to their brutal sounds of old

[@shotwell25]

@@jimmybobs87 Its totally rose tinted glasses. Even if it was literally the best thing ever created in music history, people would still call it shit because its not the original they've been hearing for like 20 years. Battles is my favorite in flames album, if I said that in front of these people, I'd probably get shot. Anything after come clarity is wildly despised of simply because they drastically evolved. They became more melodic and emotional. Metal fans have always been super conservative and don't want what they like to change or evolve.

[@StuntcatTV]

The good thing about being late to the In Flames party: I get why people are pissed, but i get what the new stuff has to offer.

[@Benas666777]

You'll never come back the sound from 2000s....

[@nerustusrising3414]

Somehow it sounds like a demo-version of the original song. =/

[@operationnewerahungary3473]

Folks! If you wanna check the fuller sounding version, I re-recorded the re-record for you guys (LOL). kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5eamaVqoZmqpcU

[@mertarpacioglu]

Rather it sounds like my high school band covered the song back at the day

[@user-ye4fo1rg1u]

It sounds like a der'mo-version of the original song

[@fr10wi]

@@user-ye4fo1rg1u ага. нет мяса, слишком плоско, нет злости какой вот чего пламенным не хватает, они какие то мягкие, но рифы и соло зубодробительные конечно

[@stefanotrida]

There was nothing to fix in the first place... Clayman is near perfect album. The best In Flames Album BY FAR.

[@Zmej420BlazeIt]

When i saw in flames Anders himself said this song was a masterpiece like he was in awe he wrote it. Lol yeah its a cash grab. The original version is one of my favorite songs of all time though.

[@steveclemente5351]

Just the quality of the tracks I’m a big fan I wish they just remastered

[@steveclemente5351]

I would have to disagree soundtrack to your escape is the best to me

[@Bootleg2.-nv7zc]

I don't think they were ever trying to "fix" anything about it, It's not like they deleted the older version from existence or anything. The remastered version was just a nice throwback to the original, kindof a celebration of in honor of the great songs they have done and what's to come in the future. At least that's how I see it

[@thesickness4k]

tbh 2:43 is a rly nice variation. dig the build up. btw kudos to the guy who did the redesigned clayman cover. awesome work dude.

[@jameshicks101]

A true anniversary to Clayman would have been a Clayman II. New songs with the old style.. not taking what was one of their greatest and taking away its identity.

[@BuryTomorrow12]

@@poopsmelledbackwardsisstil611 Holy fuck I'm literally sweating of laughter from the combo of comment+username. Here, have all my internet points for this week!

[@morganevans9991]

"i've lost the perfection" , indeed

[@manovonor]

"To aim and miss, my supernatural art". Spot on.

[@jotun.616]

Bullet ride has the most applicable lyrics for this disaster of a release.

[@alainpals]

What happened at 2:20? I really jumped when solo started. Engineer had corona ear infection? Noone from the band and team and record label didnt listen to it? How the hell they released it???!!!! the whole thing is very questionable tho. Idea is good but.. damn

[@ivansaprykin589]

I think absolutely the same. It sounds like a failed cover version.

[@ww1980kolo]

Apparently Björn played it with his feet for this version, so it’s actually quite good.

[@WilliamRader]

I thought I was the only one that noticed. What is going on with this part?

[@daniellawrence5789]

What up In Flames! I do not understand all the hate. I love all your albums. And all the changes. I have seen you in Australia four times. And you are one of the best live bands I have ever seen. You never disappointed. I even cooked for you at the Old Hard Rock in Sydney. Never mind the haters. Much respect for making it this far. Peace. Still love your music. ✌️

[@rogumbo]

This is painful to listen. Poor Jesper, what his band turned into..

[@ChaosInTheChaos]

Jesper was In Flames.

[@carlwheezer7616]

@@ChaosInTheChaos it's a shame what happened to in flames I'm only a recent fan but my god they've fallen hard

[@hefic]

@@carlwheezer7616 Imagine how we feel, that grew up on their sound and have the best memories of our young careless days back in the 90s combined with this band..

[@FixxxerZ7]

You should re-re-record the re-recorded version in 2030!

[@pekkalaitinen8769]

People would re-reeeeeeeeee then cos they are reeing already

[@stephanr.3287]

I can't see the possible reason to re-record that masterpiece but to ruin it forever... This record held the old school fans and the kiddies together. It was the one album every In Flames fan agreed was awesome. I'm just glad there's no re-record of Jester Race or Subterranean (yet)...

[@dougal326]

How does this ruin the original? The original release is still readily available for everyone to listen to.

[@stephanr.3287]

@@dougal326 You will notice when you see them live playing their Clayman stuff that style. And in general we can discuss the sense in this. Can someone imagine Metallica to re-record Master of Puppets?

[@stephanr.3287]

@FamilyPie Official As I said wait for the live performance. You will never hear these songs in the original style again but this.

[@ryanbates362]

Sounds all muffled, like someone put a cardboard box over the speaker.

[@brian9670]

This sounds like it was mixed by a 19 year old engineering student with no experience.

[@spongebitchbobface]

Jesus Christ it makes me sad to know how accurate this is

[@LordJabu-Jabu]

Hey I’m a 19 year old engineering student and I could probably do better. (No, no I couldn’t)

[@brian9670]

Use good mics, dont over EQ. With all of our technology we have now everything is at our fingertips, don't over use it. Moderation is key. Capture the artist. Capture the moment.

[@MarkaryansChain]

Why re-record it to make it sound worse?

[@wvusmc]

Testament did it right when they released "First Strike Still Deadly". They took poorly recorded tracks from their early days and made them better sounding for modern times and new fans. This is the complete opposite of that.

[@IconoclastUK]

Truth.

[@AnarchistMetalhead]

to be fair, it was Testament at their peak right after The Gathering who rerecorded the old songs, and here it is In Flames 20 years after their peak rerecording the stuff from their best era

[@ItsNotaTuhmah]

It was Testament at their heaviest. This is In Flames at their wimpiest.

[@CutestBoyInTheMorgue]

Good news is 5 of the original members of in flames came together and created The Halo Effect, so prepare bois! The teaser has me hyped.

[@DrunkChaosMind]

I propose that mix: new artwork, old sounds.

[@Makoto574]

WTF is this mix ??? The original is way better !

[@TheLeandrotm]

Why you guys did not like?

[@warrenjensen4670]

It sounds thin and flat, it has no soul, it's not immense sounding like the original. Plus the vocals are way too high in the mix, and guitars too low as though they're an afterthought.

[@hergenblessen3650]

Compared to the Original it Sounds so lame , sorry...

[@Pawlacz2137]

@@warrenjensen4670 Because the mixing sucks. Just check out original.

[@warrenjensen4670]

@@Pawlacz2137 Basically what I said, but okay

[@E92M3]

somehow it sounds worse than the original ? idk, maybe the original production gave it character ?

[@duncangeddes3740]

The guitars are thinner, which lets other stuff breathe a bit. Would have made for interesting results on songs like Satellites & Astronauts, but they haven't recorded the ones that would make the most of it.

[@gunshow86de]

Yeah, this made me sad. While I don't care for the newer In Flames albums, I can accept and even somewhat respect that they are a different band making their own artistic choices. But... going back and ruining the classics is an entirely different situation.

[@Chaz4543]

Its only 2/5 of who played on the original.

[@duncangeddes3740]

@@gunshow86de I still enjoy this one because it's a reminder of how strong the source material is, and they've done *some* good things with it. What I find weirder is the press release talking about them "celebrating 30 years of In Flames" when it was basically Jesper in his bedroom for the first three years and Anders and Bjorn didn't join till 1995

[@IconoclastUK]

@@Chaz4543 2/3 of those departed ended up forming CyHra @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6elm4RraZifbpY and there's no denying the sound In Flames lost is glimpsed right there. Shame the vocals are a bit Bon Jovi.

[@Jblain7]

The haters were never true fans. My entire arm is about to be full sleeved with 5 of the album covers and covered in flames, with "In Flames We Trust" on the inner forearm. Everything yall make hits home for me.

[@yunikohh]

Same here for the most part at least

[@KomninosA7X]

Unnecessary hate guys,the re-recorded version is not here to replace the original..Just think of it as an alternate version and appreciate it..Different does not equal bad.