12-12-2014, 08:19 AM
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cooler commie than elph
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Artist: Sonata Arctica
Album: Silence
Year: 2001
Genre: Power metal
This isn't a review. This is a warning. I'll be brief: do not bother listening to this album. It's just every power metal stereotype mushed into an uninspired mix. Keyboard solos, predictable melodies, soaring vocals et cetera, but nothing new whatsoever. I'd mention standout tracks, but I kind of stopped paying attention early on, and every song pretty much sounds the same. And have a look at this:
"I see you walking hand in hand with long-haired drummer of the band
In love with her or so it seems, he's dancing with my beauty queen
Don't even dare to say you hi, still swallowing the goodbye
But I know the feelings still alive... still alive"
Power metal is cool when done right. Helloween, Blind Guardian and Hammerfall are good bands. But even though this can be found on "greatest power metal albums" lists, it's easily forgettable.
2/5
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