not every band in the same genre is good

>>64410725
They all use the same tricks and it's just like pop music to me at this point. I turn all that garbage off now. Singer/songwriting for mass appeal is simply more difficult.

>>64410734
I'm aware of that, but if you don't think this album sounds like Traced in Air, you probably haven't listened to it.

>>64410755
>They
>it
>that garbage
I'm not sure if you're referring to Cynic and The Contortionist or all prog metal in general, but either way, your criticisms are irrelevant and just flatout incorrect.

>>64410725
Cynic only did it well on Focus and Traced In Air, though. Their last few releases are boring drivel.

>>64410766
It's obvious The Contortionist is heavily influenced by Cynic, but they still morph it into their own sound. Language is a great album. Although Traced In Air is my personal GOAT

>>64410820
99% of those musicians cannot both sing and play well simultaneously. This degree of mastery is at least 50% more difficult. Opeth being an exception, please tell me more if you know any.

>>64410766
They may be stylistically similar, but Language is just nowhere near as good. Traced In Air is beautiful.

>>64410725
Probably because both are terrible?

>>64410725
>implying Cynic is good

>>64411140
>>64411111
Shouldn't you guys be shitposting in a kpop or Kanye thread or something?

>>64411111
this, not even meming

>>64410725
Because it's djent

>>64411111
>>64411649
kys

language is fantastic and op is a fag

>>64410725
Fucking great album OP
Cynic is literally gay

>>64412644
>falling for the djent is bad meme

'Songwriting ability'

The Contortionist is okay though.