The Torture Chamber

Trollheart · 10-19-2015, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

Sign me up to this. I don't know what happens now.

Done. Try this one

In case you're unsure, you listen to the album (as soon as you can, but within a week max), see how far you can make it through. You need to quasi-review it --- nothing too long, just evidence that you have actually listened to it --- and then give it a Torture Level rating, as per the OP, depending on how much you hated it.

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Originally Posted by grindy

We need to know your weak spots.

I don't think Goofle has any weak spots, but we'll see.

grindy · 10-19-2015, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

I don't think Goofle has any weak spots, but we'll see.

**Goofle** · 11-01-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Done. Try this one

Sorry about the late response. I did give this a listen and what I came back with was a whole lot of "meh". It wasn't terrible, and I consider it somewhat of a positive experience as I have had very little exposure to "power/progressive metal". But my problem was that I just didn't engage with it at all. It faded into the background and left hardly any impression.

My favourite songs were "Heaven" and "Song of Roland".

Overall, I'd say the element of torture was pretty minimal when it came to the music, but the general lack of interest caused me to consider skipping through it.

10% torture rating

Trollheart · 11-01-2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadChannel

Hey, just making sure you saw my post detailing my experience w/ that Judds record. Also, can I just rec an album now?

I did, and marked it up in the OP accordingly. You're one tough dude! I can't even remember what possessed me to buy that bloody album! Oh, and yes you can of course: you can rec an album to anyone you haven't recced already, but they all go in order so if you rec one to me it won't be done until after the others in my queue.

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Originally Posted by Frownland

If you can't listen to Metal Machine Music with headphones, I recommend placing two of your speakers (if you can separate them) with one facing your left ear and the other facing your right. I say this because the stereo effect made MMM more enjoyable for me.

Listening to it now. Standby for my review in about an hour.

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Originally Posted by Goofle

Sorry about the late response. I did give this a listen and what I came back with was a whole lot of "meh". It wasn't terrible, and I consider it somewhat of a positive experience as I have had very little exposure to "power/progressive metal". But my problem was that I just didn't engage with it at all. It faded into the background and left hardly any impression.

My favourite songs were "Heaven" and "Song of Roland".

Overall, I'd say the element of torture was pretty minimal when it came to the music, but the general lack of interest caused me to consider skipping through it.

10% torture rating

OK, cool. I'll mark you up.

The Batlord · 11-01-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

I did, and marked it up in the OP accordingly. You're one tough dude! I can't even remember what possessed me to buy that bloody album!

You're Trollheart, that's why.

Trollheart · 11-01-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

You're Trollheart, that's why.

Even that is no excuse. I should be shot.