Fields of the Nephilim, anyone?

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from http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/x1483.html

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With their first Brand New studio recordings in almost 15 years, The Fields Of The Nephilim truimphantly return with "Mourning Sun". This is instant classic Nephilim music ( no pseudo-hip experiments here ) : anything but an accidental stringing together of arbitrary songs it is a fascinating work of art, revealing encompassing complexity in its overall context. Their brand-new recording, "Mourning Sun" ( their first studio album since their legendary early ‘90’s release "Elizium" ) is another haunting sonic journey which leads the listener into an uncharted world of mysteries and secrets that band mastermind Carl McCoy has been famous for in the past twenty years. "Mourning Sun" links spherical sonic images with driving rhythms, telling stories of a still uncharted future. "The lyrics of Mourning Sun are the words of today that give me a glimpse of tomorrow," explains McCoy, adding: "The whole thing is about looking forward as opposed to dwelling in the past".

To be able to fully concentrate on his ambitious work, McCoy retreated into total isolation, writing the album in a relatively short time. Based on the typical Nephilim sound, he worked on an evolution of his tried-and-tested stylistic devices and arrived at new artistic horizons. "Mourning Sun" is a progression of the previous Nephilim albums, from "Dawnrazor" through "Elizium" to "Zoon" he points out, "no comparison, only progression." He expresses himself in a total of seven epic numbers that live off their breathtaking density and haunting atmospheres. Tracks such as "Shroud ( Exordium )", "Requiem XIII-33 ( Le Veilleur Silencieux )" or the title track "Mourning Sun" ( with over 10 minutes playing time ) all stand in their own right, while at the same time complementing each other, blending into a complex whole. McCoy : "Every track has to be listened to in the context of the album."

Please note that this is the Limited Edition version of the new Fields Of The Nephilim album "Mourning Sun" and comes complete with one Bonus track ( "In The Year 2525" ) plus a Bonus exclusive video track.
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Format
Limited CD
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Tracklisting
01. Shroud ( Exordium ) ( 5:45 )
02. Straight To The Light ( 6:24 ) (click to listen)
03. New Gold Dawn ( 7:58 ) (click to listen)
04. Requiem XIII-33 ( Le Veilleur Silencieux ) ( 7:21 )
05. Xiberia (Seasons In The Ice Cage) ( 7:33 )
06. She ( 9:26 ) (click to listen)
07. Mourning Sun ( 10:33 )

Bonus Tracks ( Only Available with Limited Edition ) :
08. In The Year 2525
09. Bonus Video Clip
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Record Label
Oblivion
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Release Date
21st November 2005
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what guff :lol: :roll:
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Quiff Boy wrote:what guff :lol: :roll:
Aw come on, whatcha expect from Carl? :wink:

I can't wait :D
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spherical sonic images with driving rhythms

like elyzium then? a few pink floyd-esque fillers between the songs that link them together?

"The whole thing is about looking forward as opposed to dwelling in the past".

my arse :lol:

so why the gruff voice and the hnat/shades then? its all very 1987 :roll:

tried-and-tested stylistic devices and arrived at new artistic horizons

sampling old neph songs?

"Every track has to be listened to in the context of the album."

so nothing's good enough to stand up in its own right ;)

only joking. i'm interested too... i just cant help playing devils advocate when he & his label spouts such mumbo jumbo - they're setting him up to be ridiculed :lol:
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..and he's not very good at handling ridicule is he? one of the sadly large number of "yester-stars" who have absolutely no sense of humour when being heckled. Captain Sensible surprisingly was the worst i've come across.
and yes,i do know what it's like to be heckled onstage; IMHO it's more fun playing to a hostile audience than an appreciative one (which is lucky considering some of the bands i've played with.)
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eastmidswhizzkid wrote:..and he's not very good at handling ridicule is he?
You'r right Lee,he's a bit of a cock really,on the Elizium tour,the "followers"called ourselves "The Knottyash Mosh Squad",it all started outside the Bierkeller in Bristol,but anyway,when he heard he said"I prefer the name"The Bonanzas"and I didn't bloody like that",miserable wee prick,I still love The Nephilim tho'!.
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Well, pictures of Carl smiling (let alone laughing) are more rare than the "power" 7" single.
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Silence is platinum wrote:Well, pictures of Carl smiling (let alone laughing) are more rare than the "power" 7" single.
There's quite a few actually......

Image

Image

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There was also a backstage photo in the NME or Melody Maker in 1990....
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that last pic of Carl...
Is he trying to drive a washing machine? :|
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d00mw0lf wrote:that last pic of Carl...
Is he trying to drive a washing machine? :|
:lol: Let's face it, wouldn't be any more daft than dousing yourself in self-raising flour, would it?
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boudicca wrote:
d00mw0lf wrote:that last pic of Carl...
Is he trying to drive a washing machine? :|
:lol: Let's face it, wouldn't be any more daft than dousing yourself in self-raising flour, would it?
true! :lol:
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his pantware definately takes something to desire
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James Blast wrote:his pantware definately takes something to desire
"Just the filth holds him together," as my mother would've said.

Still, when I listen to Elyzium I feel a strong urge to open my pulse. (in a good way :P )

So bless him. :notworthy:
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Ah, the Nephilim: Like cheap porn; you like it, but you don't know why... :oops:
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boudicca wrote: :lol: Let's face it, wouldn't be any more daft than dousing yourself in self-raising flour, would it?
Some friends of mine went to see The Nephs back in the day. Not having any flour for the "dusty" look, they used pizza-base mix instead.

On the way to the gig they were caught in the rain.

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They arrived at the venue covered in dough.
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For those that just can't wait;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIELDS-OF-THE-NEP ... dZViewItem
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Seems that there is a leak somewhere :lol:
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Leaks?! There's a fookin' flood on slsk.
get the mop!
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Speaking of the Nephilim......

In the 80's they played live on a Channel 4 tv show (I think it was called 'Wired'),
the thing is, I hav'nt got a clue what the song was, the lyrics were something like.....

"You see, You see,
It's just another day,
Remember,
They're calling to you,"

What the Hell was it called, it's been bugging me for years.
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ah that be 'The Watchman' from the album 'The Nephilim'.

Top band the Nephs. Looking forward to the new album and tour. 8)
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Cheers matey, I'll have to keep my eye out for that album on e-bay. :D
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Norman Hunter wrote:For those that just can't wait;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIELDS-OF-THE-NEP ... dZViewItem
It's now up for £46.00, with three days to go :eek:

Think I'll wait an extra three weeks and save over £30.00, and get an extra track and video clip :roll:
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Norman Hunter wrote:
Norman Hunter wrote:For those that just can't wait;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIELDS-OF-THE-NEP ... dZViewItem
It's now up for £46.00, with three days to go :eek:

Think I'll wait an extra three weeks and save over £30.00, and get an extra track and video clip :roll:
bloody hell :o

i downloaded it of soulseek last week :roll:

still gonna buy it though.
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The highest bidders ebay id ..."Owls In Misery" :urff:

Bloody goffs! :von:
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Johnny M wrote:The highest bidders ebay id ..."Owls In Misery" :urff:

Bloody goffs! :von:
Easy Johnny, he's probably a Sheff Wednesday fan. Indeed, it could be Matt.
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...I presume you'll want a copy, Planet Dave..? :innocent:
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