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Trollheart · 04-01-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Why do some of your album reviews not have a rating? Have noticed one or two where you haven't done it.

Quiet, Ratings Boy!

Unknown Soldier · 04-01-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Briks

Sometimes I feel like writing a short conclusion at the end of the review instead of rating the album. Of course, I could do both, but I don't always feel like rating when I can express myself otherwise instead. Know what I'm saying?

Yes, but the numbers say it all especially with the style of your reviews.

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Quiet, Ratings Boy!

At least I do proper ratings when I use them, unlike some people on the site that are fond of giving out ratings like 3.8, 7.7 and 8.95 etc, yourself and Briks excluded here, but just saying

Trollheart · 04-01-2014, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Yes, but the numbers say it all especially with the style of your reviews.

At least I do proper ratings when I use them, unlike some people on the site that are fond of giving out ratings like 3.8, 7.7 and 8.95 etc, yourself and Briks excluded here, but just saying

Meh, I prefer things like guitars, skulls and, oh yeah, cookies!

The Batlord · 04-02-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Briks

Chunks of metal: doom metal

Artist: Ghost
Album: Opus Eponymous
Year: 2010
Chronological position: Debut album
Genre: Hard rock/heavy metal
Expectations before listening: Epic doom, but softer and with more hooks than ordinary doom metal

I stated earlier that all my doom metal reviews would be in the doom section, but after listening, I don't really think this is doom. It says doom in the title, but that's only because that's what it was called when we selected it in the club. Anyway, what do I think of this praised-to-death, mystical, Swedish metal sensation called Ghost?

Well, I guess they're alright, but hardly more than that, in my opinion. Why? Well, their lyrics are nothing new; Satanic and occult themes have been there ever since God created Metal. They're not even doing it with style or originality, so instead of being offended, I'm just a little disappointed that they decided to jump on the Satanic bandwagon instead of getting a little more creative. Alright, their anonymity and stage performances are original, but their lyrics aren't. The song “Elizabeth” is fine, with its lyrics about Hungarian Countess Báthory rather than (*sigh*) Satan. The music isn't really outstanding either. The band members know how to play their instruments, but I think they could put some more soul into it. The drumming could need some variation, so could the solos, and even though the vocalist is talented, he should put some more power into his singing. He doesn't really fit as a metal vocalist in my opinion, but maybe as a pop vocalist. Conclusion? This is only half metal, and nothing to get all excited about, but if it came on the radio, I certainly wouldn't turn it off in disgust before regurgitating. Nice try.

2.5/5

Agreed. I don't get the hype. So long as someone doesn't go back in time to the early eighties and assassinate King Diamond before he can form Mercyful Fate then Ghost will remain redundant.

P.S. I hear Dragonforce speed up their guitar work in the studio and can't actually play that stuff live. So they don't even get credit for that.

Isbjørn · 04-02-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

P.S. I hear Dragonforce speed up their guitar work in the studio and can't actually play that stuff live. So they don't even get credit for that.

Ever seen this? I'm sure it's related somehow...

Carpe Mortem · 04-04-2014, 12:22 AM

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Check out the album 'Trouble', by the band Trouble. One of the pioneers of the genre, and their self-titled is easily their best. I'd love to know what you think of it. I think it's a pretty accessible doom album for someone starting out their exploration of the genre, not so trudging and their guitarist is a master. Plus... vocalist is very Halford-esque, something pretty unique in doom.

Isbjørn · 04-04-2014, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Carpe Mortem

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Check out the album 'Trouble', by the band Trouble. One of the pioneers of the genre, and their self-titled is easily their best. I'd love to know what you think of it. I think it's a pretty accessible doom album for someone starting out their exploration of the genre, not so trudging and their guitarist is a master. Plus... vocalist is very Halford-esque, something pretty unique in doom.

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The Batlord · 04-04-2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Carpe Mortem

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Check out the album 'Trouble', by the band Trouble. One of the pioneers of the genre, and their self-titled is easily their best. I'd love to know what you think of it. I think it's a pretty accessible doom album for someone starting out their exploration of the genre, not so trudging and their guitarist is a master. Plus... vocalist is very Halford-esque, something pretty unique in doom.

I don't know. Their self-titled is pretty fantastic.

Isbjørn · 04-12-2014, 08:43 AM

Do you like Helloween? Their early work was a little too... thrash for my taste. But when Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I came out in '87, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a raw, speedy sound, and a new sheen of melody that really gives the songs a big boost. They've been compared to Blind Guardian, but I think Helloween has a far more prevalent and distinct sense of humor. In '88, Helloween released this: Keeper of the Seven Keys Part II, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is “I Want Out”, a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should! Because it's not just about the downsides of conformity, and the limits of society, it's also a personal statement about the band itself.

Astronomer · 04-12-2014, 08:45 PM

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Ever seen this? I'm sure it's related somehow...

I want me one of them bad boys!

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