Katatonia - Lacquer (from City Burials)

[@jarrethdragon1399]

I've never heard of this band until just now... that singer has an incredible voice

[@hanglooserecluse]

JarrethDragon its been since the mid 90s for me. Maybe even 1994 when i first listened

[@MicahEZ]

listen to the Great Murder Days album and see if you still agree lol

[@hardware64]

Run listen to Viva Emptiness then

[@thodwrisnikolakopoulos8729]

Dance of december souls....

[@nataliacozireva8211]

It's even better live, almost like magic. Once the pandemic is over... If you have an opportunity, give it a try

[@evangelosgkanas3609]

Stopped everything I was doing to listen to the song.... Welcome back guys..... :)

[@omegarupie5028]

Me too

[@SigEpRooster]

Same. Was in the middle of doing the dishes. Them shits can wait!

[@coldvoid]

Katatonia releases the softest song in ages. Some random moron on the internet says "welcome back" -,-

[@evangelosgkanas3609]

@@coldvoid two things about Katatonia 1) Never had two similar albums released, so don't expect the 90s back... 2) who cares if they are heavy or not, their music is emotional... If you like heavy, you are probably in the wrong place mate....

[@ivanbates6302]

I have an anatomy lab practicle exam in 30 minutes and I can't seem to peel myself away from this song to study 😂🙌

[@erib0864]

This man's voice makes me want to cry and live!

[@ovaryacting2390]

Right?! He has such an amazing voice!

[@miloslularevic4920]

did this on 2 live gigs.... i was crying, yet so happy.... ;')

[@NickG8420]

He really does, and it gets better every album. He doesn't rest on his laurels.

[@andreys6043]

Definitely so

[@billydee4272]

@Erib0 He calls then listens for the echo from your soul.

[@x-nihilo]

Jonas Renkse is a gift to the world of metal.

[@binbinbinbinb7185]

Honestly, Katatonia are so good at this dark pulsing electronica that I wouldn't complain if the whole album sounded like this. I'm still expecting them to riff it up as well but I'm honestly just glad they're still making music. Dat voice!

[@SigEpRooster]

Same. I will take whatever crumbs of talent they wanna hand out at this point.

[@thekitchenfreak]

My thoughts exactly. It has the finesse and enmotional depth of Night Is The New Day... without the band being present. I like new directions... and Jonas’ voice is like holy cow!

[@SigEpRooster]

​@@thekitchenfreak His voice is H A U N T I N G. I love it. If I were a woman I'd never stop calling him.

[@Aenigmakil]

It's not going to be all like this. City Burials is an album that sees the band reclaim part of their heavy metal roots, via several moments of exuberant, old school classicism, deftly woven into these new songs’ kaleidoscopic fabric.

[@SigEpRooster]

@@Aenigmakil Here for it

[@folkpine]

There's something really touching about hearing this voice finally opening up like this, the voice we came to know so well and relate so much through all these years, now showing colors we've never seen before. To me is really beautiful and inspiring.

[@coldwhitespring5004]

Yes! You say it so much better than me, I just cry.

[@leportoz]

Now thats the comment I was looking for. Totally agree with you. Jonas's voice is a gift from heaven, or hell?

[@MindVortex7000]

True. Vocal parts and composition superbly done too. Mature in songwriting too. Fantastic track

[@AndresAcheron]

LYRICS My voice channeling A circuit's end The house we lived in Stricken with blight Finding ways to kill the pain Let the river run wild Dreams shattering Aerial sound Scrape the lacquer Can't you see, it's all tarnished Tried the poise To radiate Tried my words To illustrate Finding ways to end the pain I let the river run wild Dreams shattering Fixing to die Scrape the lacquer Can't you see, it's all tarnished The levee breaking I can't live to fight once more The levee breaking I can't live to fight once more The road to the grave is straight as an arrow I'm just staying around to sing your song, baby The road to the grave is straight as an arrow I'm just staying around to sing your song, baby My voice travelling Soaring bird above your head The house we lived in Ridden with disease Scrape the lacquer Can't you see, it's all tarnished The levee breaking I can't live to fight once more The levee breaking I can't live to fight once more The road to the grave is straight as an arrow I'm just staying around to sing your song, baby The road to the grave is straight as an arrow I'm just staying around to sing your song, baby

[@Payne823]

These lyrics are beautiful as always. Thanks!

[@ATSxAJxIMF]

Awesome! Thanks so much for this 👍✨👍✨

[@NickG8420]

Amazing lyrics and perfect vocal delivery. Katatonia continues to innovate.

[@AlexanderSemenovForever]

@@Payne823 baby? baby?! oh oh oh yeah.

[@peterkirschner4261]

Thx for the lyrics👍

[@realmusic9777]

That f**king voice, man. Jonas can do no wrong. Love this. Welcome back

[@UltraTotenkopf]

*Katatonia is like good wine, it only gets better over the years! Thank you guys for your work!*

[@Gabyonetti]

oh yeah

[@balazsfoldes4700]

I can hear Brave murder day and Dance of December fans getting triggered at this comment from across my screen...

[@ashenwuss1651]

yes

[@oliviergirard4781]

the quality of the wine was perfect yet from the first album, so...

[@Iter-1]

@@balazsfoldes4700 ахахаха в точку!

[@ahmadmeleis]

I was heading to a nightshift surfing youtube. Until I saw this, I literally froze, looked up to the sky, took a deep breath and hit play. I walked goalless beside the wood in the dark hearing this soothing voice and was literally about to shed tears. When I reached the hospital where I work when I took off the Headphones it felt like I was thrown out of happily depressing paradise. Those guys never failed me. not once.

[@wadeguidry6675]

All of the comments seem to reflect this. I dropped what I was doing too and cranked up my headphones. This is like a highly spiritual religious experience. I'm glad to know everyone seems to feel the same. I hope Jonas reads these comments.

[@borovboy]

Я уединяюсь в маленьком доме на берегу реки, включаю это и погружаюсь в другое измерение

[@MindVortex7000]

Great story. But I find Kataonia tremendously uplifting. Even with the darkest songs. The greatness of their music proves to me that good is real. So I dont have depression. Life gave us Katonia, so the life is not at fault. I wish you to tackle depression. Its not hard.

[@vaettra1589]

This song NEEDS to be the soundtrack to a scandinavian noir tv series.

[@nova.collect]

They've always given me a medieval feeling, that would also be amazing.

[@annarwfh]

OMG, absolutely

[@aceram]

That would totally be a perfect fit !

[@hutche]

His voice can literally save lives.

[@madexofxscars]

It sure has.. 🖤

[@jaygray835]

This is gorgeous, I’m falling in love with this band all over again

[@iasonasgousas3973]

You fell out of love with them?

[@CJTranceAddiction]

@@joeyvalo6858 Exactly...in fact, the only album they have ever released that didn't do it for me was Tonight's Decision. Ever since Last Fair Deal it was constant amazing album after amazing album.

[@MindVortex7000]

If u broke up with them once id never trust in relationships😅

[@guiidrtt]

Katatonia's comment part gathers a beautiful community. I didn't expect that a new album came so early. It proves they are truly talented musicians. Cheers to you all Katatonia listeners! 🙏🏻

[@CJTranceAddiction]

They had me worried there for a while....

[@maurobilotti]

Its true, they develop albums so often and all of them has an inmense quality. Is awesome the ease that they have to create incredible music.

[@guiidrtt]

@@georgevernon9153 Oh yes, you're right! Have you a link of this interview? :)

[@guiidrtt]

@@georgevernon9153 Great! Thanks mate, gonna check it out while listening again and again to the single! I'm so hyped of the entire release from now!

[@XavSL]

Katatonia never disappoints, Jonas has evolved with his voice, great song!

[@vijaip]

Progressive melancholic bliss. Masters of the craft. Painting bleakness and beauty in harmony as it should be.

[@SigEpRooster]

THEM BOYS ARE BACK! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@60hzmasterrace17]

Oh cool, Katatonia's back

[@chriswork5552]

Without guitars!

[@katatonikos6000]

@@chriswork5552 don't worry

[@kotanovakota]

It's a experimental music track

[@kotanovakota]

Ambient-ish too

[@phillop7539]

very edgy

[@tse_znovu_ya]

Как персональная колыбельная, томная и на ушко. Очень деликатная, но при этом эмоциональная. С моих 16 лет поменялось многое, но Кататония - каждый раз в самое сердце. Любовь!!!

[@Zirochka69]

Согласна на 100%

[@borovboy]

Повністтю згідний

[@darkathrax]

This song literally puts me in a trance state, like i literally feel my body numb somehow... Its incredible

[@blu4085]

I've lied down and listened to whole albums..opening my eyes just to realize the album was finished and i had been on an inner journey to -i don't know where , but felt a sense of serenity and peace that has no words.

[@sinanuluc5143]

Oh Jonas, your voice is the most beautiful melancholy out there. It's been ages and I still can't have enough of this man's voice. He's tried new heights and techniques as well, which is refreshing but still very familiar.

[@Nachtschrat]

As always - crying so much tears for every line of the lyrics ... Katatonia is one of the bands who seems to be able to express what i can't say - or maybe i wish to

[@coldwhitespring5004]

Exactly!

[@msravenmystique]

'Departer' vibes. Sooooo good. Welcome back guys 💜💜💜

[@stefan86wtf]

Indeed! Love those subtle electronic touches :)

[@gloomygrim8668]

Nice surname. . . :)

[@msravenmystique]

@@gloomygrim8668 gee thanks. I've only been hearing that since the first grade 👍🏻

[@gloomygrim8668]

@@msravenmystique I can't wait to hear full album but I am bigger fan ov older Katatonia. Jonas's voice is perfect as always but instrumental part is totaly shallow. . .

[@msravenmystique]

@@gloomygrim8668 I love them from Viva Emptiness forward. The Great Cold Distance is my top record. They are my absolute favourite band and I've seen them 4 times. I could go on all day about Jonas.

[@btfilther]

There is something different about the vocals... something richer in terms of range and layers. It is reminiscent of their earlier music but is also quite unique. As always the sound is intelligent, mature and moving.

[@bostjanvolk]

I noticed a simmilar thing, when I saw them live last spring - Jonas sounded somewhat different live - less breathy, more controlled, fuller. I suppose, he had some vocal lessons in last few years.

[@Deathmyrose]

@@bostjanvolk I agree with you

[@unfurl222]

I noticed the same!!

[@NoFishTacos4You]

They have really evolved over the years, hard to believe he was originally the drummer lol

[@mikeypettengill4642]

I've been thinking that myself! Even just between Dead End Kings and The Fall of Hearts, it seems like he put a lot of work into his voice.

[@MelancholicSerenade]

I'm going to cry now, thank you Katatonia for this and thank you for existing

[@sormedoce.]

can’t believe the day has come with their new album, i can already say 2020 is a good year for me because i can feel depressed in happiness with their songs again

[@stefan86wtf]

got the same feeling, all the dread went away and I just went into the song obsessively haha :)

[@marcelloanitra]

Me too!!!

[@Pichiguaki]

You got it right in there... katatonia happily depresses me or is the opposite?

[@sormedoce.]

@@Pichiguaki it's the same feeling I suppose. i'm glad i'm not the only one being excited to get depression again this april

[@wadeguidry6675]

"Depressed in happiness " brilliant description of listening to Katatonia.

[@DanielFeltrinAmaral]

This song is so great, I love trippy hoppy Katatonia. Jonas unleashing the beast with that great vocal. I may be biased, though, because I simply love Katatonia, but you know I'm right.

[@stefbagaria5890]

You can definitely tell Renske has improved so much his vocal skills. It just gives more dynamics and possibilities to their already multi faceted music. Great atmosphere as usual. Can't wait fo the album to drop!

[@ellkesne7674]

Did i just spent hours listening to this over and over again? Yup. Will i keep on listening to it over and over again? Definitely.

[@ras__ku]

Hands down probably the best chorus i've heard in the last few years

[@VerdeletVIII]

My favourite band of all time returns.

[@bornrich7997]

Me2

[@bitburg40]

Another masterpiece from one of the most brilliant bands of our time.

[@Tarvos-zd4wo]

So true

[@rabraul]

His voice. It was all I needed today *-*

[@TNEWBerlin]

There aren't that many bands that can deliver emotions the way Katatonia does. Sooooo good!!

[@myview.24]

Wow, just wow, can't even believe that they are releasing a new album. Literally, just goosebumps. Love you Katatonia. from a Bangladeshi "Katatonic".

[@matthewlewis8106]

Loving this unexpected direction! This is so good! Jonas' best vocals to date. Would love to hear more of this paired with some crushing doom guitars.

[@pakinoobgamer-kay20]

His Voice... His Damn Voice... So Deep, Dark & Beautiful... Amazing.

[@planetmlr7702]

What can I say.... my heart just went strait as an arrow to the grave. True fan for life.

[@moetan1]

This song is incredible every note, every voice, every second is perfect.

[@michaelryan8522]

The main reason I love this band is there willingness to continue to evolve and continue to pump out outstanding music. Only recently became a fan about 4 years ago but I can tell this is going to be their best work to date.

[@Yorty_Wan]

This is a song that gives me chills every time. Stunningly beautiful.

[@SublimeSinner]

Truth... Beyond truth.

[@lynzki657]

Beautiful song 🤍

[@borovboy]

Главный подарок в моей жизни на день моего рождения. Спасибо Джонас, спасибо Кататония

[@stefan86wtf]

Killer vocal touches :)

[@mtoyanik]

great to see in here :) you are a good musician too.

[@stefan86wtf]

@@mtoyanik thank you so much! hope some Katatonia fans see me and my music through your comment haha :) cheers!

[@mtoyanik]

@@stefan86wtf Greeting from Turkia man 🤘🏼

[@matthewlewis8106]

That's one of the best things about the song! Those low bass background vox at 1:12 set it off.

[@stefan86wtf]

The low part of his voice is getting more and more interesting the older he gets, that's for sure!

[@heltonadams5787]

I love the way he sings. Welcome back guys! 🖤🇧🇷

[@punipuni1984]

Be still my heart 😍. After so many albums and so many live shows, I love to see their sound evolve with each album. I put off chemo to go to a show in 2013, and I have 0 regrets. Can’t wait for a North American tour 😍

[@starlight_prince]

They got the drop in me... Hearing new music by your favorite band is an otherworldly, emotional, and inspiring feeling. There are tears down my face. Welcome back, Katatonia. 🌹

[@lucasguimaraes3748]

Absolutely love it! Mr. Renkse can do no wrong. Can't wait for the whole album.

[@orlibloom4]

LOVE. This was released on my birthday and I didn’t even notice. Another lyric from a Katatonia song had stuck with me after many familial deaths: “Sing a song for the ones who never made it.” The lyric here in Lacquer reminded me so much of that, “I’m just staying around to sing your song.” I feel as though everything I do is for them-for the ones who never made it. I’m here to sing for them.

[@coldwhitespring5004]

And you're here to sing for the ones who are going to make it.

[@netanyac9267]

That prior lyric is one of my favorites as well.

[@TrailofAsh]

Legends. Always.

[@bquietson]

Didn't even hear the full song and already smashed that "like" button.

[@madr0x]

Katatonia WAS my favorite before I heard this song... and they are STILL my favorite band

[@nataliasilveir4]

JESUS CRIST I MISS YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU!!!!

[@-the-light]

I love this.

[@KilianxFire27]

"City Burials is an album that sees the band reclaim part of their heavy metal roots, via several moments of exuberant, old school classicism, deftly woven into these new songs’ kaleidoscopic fabric." Can't wait to hear the diversity you brought !

[@82habbal30]

It's funny to read this under a pop song. It isn't bad for pop at all, but I need more guitars.

[@morningrise]

@@82habbal30 I wouldn't exactly call this pop... you're not gonna hear it played in the grocery store. Maybe "funeral pop"??

[@NickG8420]

Its not pop at all dude. Maroon 5 use guitars and what do you consider them?

[@KilianxFire27]

I too prefer guitar focused tracks, but if this song is "pop" it's a good kind of pop. Feels quite ambient too

[@dsylwia7995]

Lyrics : My voice channeling A circuit's end The house we lived in Stricken with blight Finding ways to kill the pain Let the river run wild Dreams shattering Aerial sound Scrape the lacquer Can't you see, it's all tarnished Tried the poise To radiate Tried my words To illustrate Finding ways to end the pain I let the river run wild Dreams shattering Fixing to die Scrape the lacquer Can't you see, it's all tarnished The levee breaking I can't live to fight once more The levee breaking I can't live to fight once more The road to the grave is straight as an arrow I'm just staying around to sing your song, baby The road to the grave is straight as an arrow I'm just staying around to sing your song, baby My voice travelling Soaring bird above your head The house we lived in Ridden with disease Scrape the lacquer Can't you see, it's all tarnished The levee breaking I can't live to fight once more The levee breaking I can't live to fight once more The road to the grave is straight as an arrow I'm just staying around to sing your song, baby The road to the grave is straight as an arrow I'm just staying around to sing your song, baby

[@wiksurrek5798]

Thanks 🖤

[@buitenzorg8169]

Thanks 🖤

[@vicenteraira]

Dziekuje! :)

[@Silmerion191]

Thanks for taking some time to grasp and share the lyrics

[@IntimateNoise]

You hit me hard with this one, awesome vibe!

[@oliviergirard4781]

Best song of the album.

[@oliviergirard4781]

totally agree, no more to say...

[@lucaboccardo3598]

i had a heart attack when i saw the notifications, totally worth it. amazing song,.

[@asifulalamakash3650]

Had serious conversation with my girlfriend, I've stopped everything to listen this song by seeing katatonia's post on facebook, Feeling better i mean amazing! Oh my his Voice!!

[@remdolf07]

Yeah, I usually respond to every text immediately. My SO was grocery shopping and texted me if I need anything else, I left her on seen to check this. She was a bit mad when she arrived home but understood after learning that Katatonia had released a new song lol

[@amcpriest6386]

Señores... Qué gran grupo!!! Llevo toda mi vida amando su trabajo, jamás aceptaría su retiro, son increíbles... ❤️

[@Gonzalomancer]

De donde eres?

[@unfurl222]

"the road to the grave is straight as an arrow..."

[@starrycat6185]

Caroline Ribeiro One of my favorite vocal deliveries of Katatonia.

[@nickfraga2934]

truth

[@pineapplepeanuts]

Awesome! Sounds like they're embracing the electronic sound they've had on some of their previous remixes and B-sides. A great side to Katatonia.

[@nicusantudor]

my band of choice for the last few months... can't listen to other stuff... just so good. never too late to discover them

[@triplesickz8702]

Jonas could sing the dictionary and I’d still listen. This is unbelievable.

[@zenomicron985]

Been waiting so long for a new album. Seriously my favorite band of all time. So glad to hear that voice again Jonas!! Thank you and can't wait to hear the rest!

[@GualtioLT]

I listened to it 10 times in a row

[@CJTranceAddiction]

Yeah dude, this is on constant repeat for me as well. I'm gonna have it play over and over while I sleep tonight. This shit is truly unreal. The way it's arranged and the style and atmosphere of it...impossible to get tired of it.

[@orlndmdaf]

I'm on the third time

[@haithamalkilany3785]

15

[@giannisgeorgiou4728]

I don't understand why anyone would dislike this piece of art.. It's exposes many feelings that you can't even think of the dislike button..

[@SlickSevenfold]

This is the most beautifully haunting thing I've ever heard from them. Easily my favorite Katatonia song now.

[@sk8rlad]

nobody cares

[@novacollects]

​@@sk8rladclearly you care 😂

[@bmabs35]

Jonas' voice truly is something special

[@gavrielf]

Katatonia feat Massive Attack

[@StefanoGaspari79]

Gavrielf and it sounds great!

[@stefan86wtf]

Always loved their trip-hop tendencies so works great for me :)

[@pablosenllellanos5255]

And still great !! Yes !

[@captaincl3165]

Gavrielf i wish

[@nenashawnautumn5494]

No wonder this was my fave song out the album considering i love massive attack to death 😜

[@52b31]

"... The road to the grave is straight as an arrow.... ". I love this band unconditionally!!

[@sk8rlad]

nobody cares

[@quoteunquotedej]

This is the first track I have ever heard from these guys. Incredible. Will have to listen to more on spotify!

[@Payne823]

You are in for quite the ride. They have many great albums. Check out The Great Cold Distance

[@williamspence690]

The Great Cold Distance is a good starting point. Also, the song "Old Heart Falls" from their previous record is amazing!

[@CraigPhilipMyBeer]

Definitely check out Viva Emptiness, The Great Cold Distance, and Night is the New Day.

[@Meshuggapeth]

quoteunquotedej Great Cold Distance is the most accessible yet well rounded album and best sounding too

[@CJTranceAddiction]

@Behshad What HE said! Go straight to UNFURL if you like this....as well as INHERITANCE.

[@tombley8731]

I'm listening on earphones. Awesome tune!

[@tricie2419]

My Heart is softly beating hearing your Voice... Time is getting longer, but we need Time to be revealed... truth is always real

[@smokejc]

okay

[@CaseyHurd111]

Listened to this about 100 times now. God please let all of the tracks on the album be this catchy...

[@bernhardkrickl3567]

I checked their website nearly daily for the past two years and rarely did they ever post any news and now - bam! - new album! Can't wait to hear it in full!

[@blu4085]

fan since 2001 here. I can't find words to describe how Katatonias' music affects my being, but its something akin to releasing blockages i didn't even know i had.

[@hobbes6603]

ABSOLUTELY beautiful, it continues the legacy of Dethroned & Uncrowned and the fantastic tour with Sanctuary. I just Love It! There is huge Power in the Darkness!

[@chroniccrypto5621]

I just found this group today through a youtube promotion or something and this is dope. Can't wait to check out their years worth of music.

[@n.yassinebel5852]

This band is out of this world. A total gem 🖤🖤

[@cierpia]

Boze dziekuje Ci za ten utwor...Zespol nie moja bajka ale dziekuje ze stworzyl cos tak genialnego dla mnie...Wokalisto jestes zajebisty.

[@mileandmare]

Who else loves when Jonas says Can't you see

[@iamat33]

This is so absolutely mental - it’s the most awesome dark and beautiful song ever written IMO .... I am straight as an arrow but damn ,Jonas’s vocals almost give me an eargasm- loving what I’m hearing and I’m so happy they are trying new sounds and formats !

[@ligeiangst]

🖤🖤🖤 Never disappoints

[@MarioGarcia-tr4ev]

🖤

[@shadowsofvalhallacustomtat8784]

I’m so thankful for this band.

[@anonym1066]

I really love this direction they're going in, their other more electronic songs are usually among my favourites

[@CJTranceAddiction]

Yeah, I agree! Unfurl is like my fav song from them and this is already up there right alongside it.

[@davidferman8558]

One of the best bands around right now.

[@HeathenHammer123]

Phenomenal as always.

[@justinkooijman1716]

Wow .... so beautifull, love it

[@thewolfsfeatherproject]

A lovely welcome back 🖤 heartwarming to hear you, guys.

[@ScHn0o]

What a beautiful song. Thank you :)

[@buitenzorg8169]

Its like feeling depression but in a good way, thanks KATATONIA 🖤

[@fleppie75]

Listened to this in my car loud....... The beauty of this song is beyond words.

[@robindevoh]

Long-time Katatonia fan, and recently got heavily into Sleep Token. I'm digging this for sure. It's different, sure, but Jonas is there and that's almost certainly enough for me. I'll reserve full judgment for when the album drops. But this one's going on a playlist once it's on Spotify in the meantime. Moody and atmospheric. I'm in.

[@markthedark595]

So far my favorite track on this album. Jonas and the guys still have the sound!

[@erydiam]

Another Grief Masterpiece... Hails Katatonia!!!

[@emmanueltsI5]

you made my day......literally MUSIC in my ears. Thank you.

[@APX808]

Missing the guitars, but the feeling and the awesome voice is still there, nice to see you back, and looking forward for the next single

[@enterthyname_2376]

This has grown immensely on me. I am so ready for the new album.