Cloudkicker - Solitude [Album] (2020)

[@Canosoup]

He's back baby!

[@AlexandrMisko]

Cloudkicker never disappoints, the new album really reminds me of those good ol’ “Discovery” days...

[@jasonsevanickdurant7705]

Yeah, I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@angelastonerlove7622]

@@jasonsevanickdurant7705 Me too, friends🤘

[@Parkoureable]

Me too

[@t3hm4zn]

Honestly reminds me more of Subsume than Discovery.

[@januszo.2180]

Yes. The second song is a direct melodic quote from aforementioned album

[@javiereu]

Awesome!!!

[@Cody-yx1kt]

Beautiful. What a fricking body of work!! Albums

[@warlockdruid]

16:00 That guitar tone, holy shit.

[@BEAT.SWEATS]

this is WAY to good holy shit

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[@halkidian79]

sometimes I m off my way ... sometimes!

[@ΒαλεριοςΚαβαλικος]

Cloudkicker is always more than welcome. He's my introduction to one man djent, after all.

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[@RAMZIAARON]

Oh my... Oh my goodness.

[@responsesMTL]

Anyone else thinks Code Language kind of references Blackwing from his album Undending?

[@jenaplinsky3977]

Good !! Great Album !

[@angelastonerlove7622]

WPRD Thanks for the great premiere with the new Cloudkicker album. It was so fitting on a Friday evening for my metal head.🤘💀I think 5 string bass, hahaha🤘🖤

[@Uni-Ver-Sun]

✴👌

[@RyanCmetal]

Another masterpiece completed! Thank you Ben Sharp

[@PYREMUSICCOMPANY]

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[@Swollen_Goat]

A single from this album showed up on my new songs list in Spotify and I had no idea why I should be interested in the album. It was a interlude track and wasn't very long. This popped up in my KZbin so I decided to check it out again to see if it would be better in full. Damn am I glad I did! This sound is killer.

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[@EinSophistry]

I'm developing a parasocial relationship with the riff from 12:53 and 15:04.

[@PYREMUSICCOMPANY]

30 Called Arson

[@shanevarady3735]

26 people are clouds

[@ffs6158]

Damn this band slaps hard.

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[@Jdxt]

OMFG Cloudkicker is back !?

[@Hellscrap3r]

I wish I could write half as good as him. Everything he's put out is pure gold.

[@GeorgeTFilm]

Good lord the riffs at 3:15, 8:52, 15:04...

[@badboy95270]

3:15 is my favourite I love an other riff in Sandô

[@lucaswormsbecher9183]

30:10 - 31:08 this is just...

[@MrFylledal]

This album on 2-cb is something else

[@benheaver4332]

Bro!!!

[@kksksten2722]

WOOOOOOOOW \m/

[@caxm666]

I think Benny has been listening to some CKY and other heavy hammer on perfect fifths. does he know music theory? or can he not even read tabs without a pre-recording check list. HOW THE HELL AM I TO LOOK UP A SONG THAT I DON'T ALREADY KNOW THE NAME TO?! yeah, it goes like "doo doododoodly boopity chuff chuff chuff" in drop D. oh there's no words but i am picking up on low droning Gregorian chants and harmonies of infinite heyyyyyyyyy's and garbled black metal spatter. that or im fucking insane and this is my delusion that Ben gangstalking me leaves secret codes for me in his music and he wants me to start a race war or something and to finally meet him in the cockpit mid-flight next time i'm routed to DFW. except im on a watchlist. i dont even hear music anymore just Ben Shapiro's innermost soliloquy's. that is who this band is run by right? its Ben "p-word" Shapiro doing djent and tucker carlson on drum machine? mastodons guys are there too. its all so blurry. well my uber to the airport just got here like 20 min ago. gonna go drink tsa under the table, miss my flight. skyjack next flight. then get taken out by an Israeli special force team. and thats only two days now! 2021 gonna be my best year yet. bet. Ben, I love you p-word

[@ynngvarr]

18:23 this reminded me of Angelic Process... And yeah, this album rocks! Well, post-rocks! ((:

[@terraflops]

the song is NOT TO SCALE OR PAINTED, because it lives in another dimension , we mortals hear it in downgraded scale. our brains can't handle this at higher levels.

[@feralfeline2101]

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Totalitär Extol

[@mikopop]

Ben hasn't really made an album aggressive like this for a while but it still shows is soft spots. Fucking legendary.

[@MattRoed]

Sando would be nice to hear live as an encore. FYI, Cloudkicker sounds better live. Saw him live when touring with Intronaut. The drummer for Intronaut never made a mistake.

[@dirklives1168]

until he beat up his girlfriend and got kicked out of the band

[@t3hm4zn]

@@dirklives1168 Maybe she was asking for it.

[@Chase0016]

Agreed, a flawless performance for some crazy timings.

[@whatTheFup]

@@dirklives1168 wait, seriously? What a way to waste talent if so...

[@theta426]

@@t3hm4zn Hope you're joking.

[@MikeLikesMusic]

What a masterpiece. Ben doesn't know how to make a bad album. It's crazy how an album can invoke such strong feelings and imagery without ever uttering a syllable. Absolutely unbelievable talent.

[@fabiangonzales3570]

pretty much what I was thinking earlier while driving and listening to them. I said, "Yeah, this speks to my soul..."

[@jeanwagner1977]

Discovery. Concur.など

[@Enshadowed]

true but really classical music did that for hundreds of years via complex symphonic arrangements

[@richmihalek1610]

after 19 seconds of listening I went to his bandcamp site and bought the album

[@ReticentIndignation]

About to do the same...

[@decnet100]

same.

[@eddiestone7610]

Can’t say I blame you, it’s amazing. I happened to find the 200 gram black vinyl a little cheaper on RevHQ. Very solid album though, especially for one person.

[@MasterMantis89]

This album is just riff after riff after riff, it's absolutely amazing. I keep forgetting about certain ones and then hearing them again on repeat listen and it's just mind blowing. 42:48 gets me every time.

[@subsume7904]

I love that THAT specific riff is played at the end but slower, I think Sando's one of my favorites

[@craigfrober316]

Good lord he's done it again! Talk about sounding huge! Edit: No pun intended

[@o-REDBEARD-o]

LET YOURSELF BE HUUUUUGE

[@MattRoed]

@@o-REDBEARD-o True. Great album as well.

[@subsume7904]

So he remastered Loop and Subsume and added a track, now he releases this masterpiece?? Ben brought Christmas early this year!

[@zzzzzz69]

subsume was remastered??

[@subsume7904]

@@zzzzzz69 yep and he added a new track called "Two Moons"

[@Hydelsius]

@@zzzzzz69 and he chopped up the tracks so they don't end in the middle of a song now lol

[@subsume7904]

@@Hydelsius I just wish he left "A weather front" alone since that song loops into itself and now it doesn't lol

[@t3hm4zn]

Holy fuck how did I not know this.

[@MetallicOpeth]

His music means a lot to me. So glad he went back to some balls out heaviness

[@thejellyranger7679]

Can you suggest more of his albums like this?

[@MetallicOpeth]

@@thejellyranger7679 The Discovery; The Map is not the Territory; Beacons; Subsume enjoy discovering a wonderful artist with a high quality, dense catalogue!

[@thejellyranger7679]

Thanks bro, subbed btw. I got you, son 🤘🏼

[@deadmanwithpitchforkarms8376]

Holy fucking shit, I was definitely not expecting this kind of sound at all lol Ben is an awesome musician

[@thejellyranger7679]

First time I’ve listened to Cloudkicker. They can shred 🤘🏼

[@subsume7904]

It's just one guy, Ben sharp!

[@Medddler]

Ben always nails it god damn. Definitely one of his heaviest albums. The tones are just incredible!

[@angelastonerlove7622]

Angad Bhatia it rules🤘💀♥

[@JackWalkerAssault]

The riff that starts at 8:52 is pure magic. Absolutely stunning! Ben Sharp never disappoints, so far the one I like the most is Not To Scale or Painted only because I used to listen to it before when it was released as a single. Still, track n°2 and 3 are shaping to be my favourite too.

[@subsume7904]

The enhanced ambience in Not To Scale or Painted really made that song even more epic for me

[@akuikage]

One of the top fav post rock guys. Eager to listen to the new sounds!

[@gigowattsband]

This album is an absolute masterpiece. Thanks for bringing this to the world.

[@CottonMouthJo]

Hollyyy Fukinnn SMOKES! This Shit Fukin Slap! I've no words. My head hurts from head banging. The rhytm, the drums, the guitar riffs its all so frickin awesome. Haven't heard something this sick sounding and powerful in a long while. Everything about this is killer. I'm out of words idk how to describe this. Everyone needs to play this and I bet you won't be able to hit pause. Shit, this made my day right here. Unbelievable stuff

[@t3hm4zn]

Absolute genius level writing and playing ability. I love Ben so damn much.

[@denizgok9376]

BANQīAO and SANDō

[@tylerpaiva9557]

Best songs I think

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[@lostinadetail8838]

Meshuggah vibes during second track 💗 Great album!!

[@nrskd]

I didn't know Cloudkicker do post rock! I just knew them from "Let yourself be huge", maybe on Jamendo?

[@AdamDodson]

He's done it again!

[@erixouther]

Yoooooo

[@IwokaMusic]

¿What kind of a weird "The Discovery" is this? Fucking amazing.

[@Shawner1000]

I just found this band the other day this is only the second album I'm listening to and they are pretty great so far.

[@TonyRedgrave1501]

This isn't a band. It's just one guy. He went on tour ones and was supported by the band Intronaut.

[@Shawner1000]

@@TonyRedgrave1501 Yeah i realize that now. That was cool of Intronaut to do that. I Don't know why he Doesn't just put together a band and just not tour the same way Fit for an Autopsy does it, i dunno so much good music.

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[@noladr]

My god. Cloudkicker always fucking shreds... Beacons is still my go to, but everything Ben has put out is fucking badass...

[@fuguthefish]

Will it come on Spotify? If yes, when?

[@dirklives1168]

it's on there now

[@4TheWinQuinn]

I can’t believe there’s new cloudkicker. FUCK. OH FRABJUOS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joey3756]

hell yeah.. its shooting fires....🤘

[@lenfantsuave]

The sonovabitch did it again. Maybe his best riffs front to back yet. I’m gonna give banqiao some love because it deserves more.

[@RealLifeMassMultiplayerRPG]

Code Language lol ok i get why they suggest this on Meshuggah comments Straw pulled at random

[@Navroth1337]

Absolutely amazing, quite possibly his best album.

[@johnyRoyC]

YES.

[@HaleBopp24]

Wowww it reminds me of the times when I discovered djent and prog metal... That's f***ing original and amazing !

[@ricv64]

great

[@thermoaug19]

Ben sharp holds the post rock champion title..Hands down!!!💪💪Can you imagine his next album ?He is gonna tear heads off lol

[@ollynx6109]

Agree! 👍

[@sarthakkhanna9903]

Agree to that but I also feel that he should also be looked as one of the best djent artists

[@brucejohnson5786]

I agree, such a unique artist. the champ

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[@louiekeyser2769]

Hell yeah!!!

[@paulwillson3081]

The best Cloudkicker album to date. Brilliant stuff!

[@TooLmanTooLogy]

Next destination Quebec please 😉👍 Im following you since 15 years

[@ThePoehladian]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Cant wait !!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Luke-dn4lv]

Ben Sharp knows my soul

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[@microtonalmilio5233]

Perfect! Now if we get chimp spanner to release a new album I’ll die happy

[@Flaeron1]

still waiting 😔

[@jeanwagner1977]

VICTORIA'S CRUST SECRET

[@mikebodulowmusic]

Heavy, Heavy, Love, Love

[@lucaswormsbecher9183]

Marvelous!!! I'm just about to listen to it non-stop for the next weeks xD Also a shout out to the artist who made the art cover, it looks awesome!!!

[@nicomorales8806]

Daaaamn!

[@into_the_void]

Back to the vibes from subsume , beacons and discovery... So good

[@jergenbjerg891]

Old love doesn't rust. Brilliant!

[@shaunhilliard6895]

Really digging new Cloudkicker album

[@krisztianvargyas1813]

....and again,Ben Sharp the BBBEEEST!!!

[@triffle69]

Rename your name as CloudSicker ... Impressive again 🙏

[@stephenmills5948]

One of my favorite albums of 2020

[@KirkpatrickSounds]

Sick! Been listening since The Discovery and Ben never disappoints. Banger.

[@andygalligan4184]

This was the best record of the year damn

[@autecology]

"what they do is not art" is for sure an office quote.

[@johnwayne9906]

fun fact: all the strange song names are all places that suffered large scale structural collapses. "Im glad you still have a sense of humor ... i wouldnt if i were you" is a quote from The Big Short.. a movie about economic collapse. Structural and economic collapse. 2020 fellas! he did an instagram live the other day and explained it all.

[@casaatreides8865]

In another context it could refer to "Hamparte" a kind of art that doesn't need any effort or ability to do it and is only supported by the artist fame, as the banana attached to the wall with ductape

[@Hellscrap3r]

@@johnwayne9906 Would you happen to know where that is? I can't seem to find it :(

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[@keraunos4841]

here, Ben develops all his know-how acquired since years, this album is a concentrate of all the styles he explored, an exhibition of technical know-how all perfectly dosed with titles shorter than usual which causes a positive frustration that makes you want to relaunch the album once listening is over. This album is a modern "Madeleine de proust".

[@irmxvep]

This is the best review of an album i've seen in a long time.

[@keraunos4841]

@@irmxvep thanks you man ! It comes from the heart, that's probably why !

[@pipinfresh]

So happy to hear heavy Cloudkicker again.

[@Yojimbo711]

The singular good thing from 2020. Welcome back you legend CK!

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[@brunotortorello8530]

my fucking god, the guitar tone >

[@Hurkmaniacs]

One more gift from the heavens.

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[@Ssssssnakeisone]

Living under a rock for the last few years; today I learned that Cloudkicker put out about 7 albums while I wasn't paying attention, and that apparently Alexandr F* Misko?! is a fan Heard The Discovery when it first came out, and asked Ben via email some years later if it was alright to sample his music- he actually answered, and told me to use his music however I'd like. Thanks, dude! I never recorded the damn song though.

[@johnwayne9906]

fun fact: all the strange song names are all places that suffered large scale structural collapses. "Im glad you still have a sense of humor ... i wouldnt if i were you" is a quote from The Big Short.. a movie about economic collapse. Structural and economic collapse. 2020 fellas!

[@subsume7904]

Oh my god thank you, I knew a few were about collapsing bridges and dams but thank you for clearing it all up. Most of these disasters were covered up by their respective governments as well, right?

[@johnwayne9906]

@@subsume7904 not sure on the histroy i just heard the man himself explain the theme of the titles. he went on a instagram live and briefly explained it

[@johnwayne9906]

@GrapeSkoda youre correct but it also collapsed. All those places are places that suffered some sort of large scale structural collapse. It ties into the COVID outbreak and the collapse of the current system we have become so accustomes to. Hence the album title "Solitude"

[@RidzuanYahya]

Love it

[@JohnnySideburnsX]

ArE You SeriOUs?@?!?! I can't take you serious!!! This is more than what I needed! ;)

[@Hatsenputt666]

Obrigado por me tirar do sossego cloudkicker! Let yourself be huge ensinou muita coisa a esse brasileiro. Muito obrigado!!!

[@Saledburnette]

Unreal. Ive not listened to Cloudkicker for a couple of years and this has truly beaten me up for going away. Thank you

[@Tom_Swiss]

12:53 43:02

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[@angelastonerlove7622]

The new album from Cloudkicker is so so terrific and badass!!!!.Fantastic metal sounds🤘💀I love the whole album.🖤 Thanks Cloudkicker for your great work.

[@feralfeline2101]

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[@terraflops]

i have noticed a trend with this band's albums, they seem to take awhile to get to the heavy cords and heavy bass notes.

[@samarthsingh1925]

Cool to see Cloudkicker shared on this channel too :) Badassness \m/