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Album Reviews; Everyone Loves Music, Right?
Topic Started: Mar 27 2011, 04:44 AM (11,691 Views)
MrMarill
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Eh, 10/10 was maybe a BIT too high. It's not 100% perfect, but it is really fucking good, and I REALLY recommend you all get it. I haven't heard a complete an album in a long time.
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DrFreshey
May 21 2011, 05:12 AM
You know, I got to thinking, maybe we should do a review for all eight of Brad's albums. Anybody want to help me?

Brad who?

Also, I got Týr's new album "The Lay of Thrym" today, I haven't gotten around to listening to it yet, but I'll do that tomorrow, and maybe even post a review then.
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May 24 2011, 01:30 PM
DrFreshey
May 21 2011, 05:12 AM
You know, I got to thinking, maybe we should do a review for all eight of Brad's albums.  Anybody want to help me?

Brad who?

Paisley.
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BigMac
May 24 2011, 05:53 PM
ParanoidPaal
May 24 2011, 01:30 PM
DrFreshey
May 21 2011, 05:12 AM
You know, I got to thinking, maybe we should do a review for all eight of Brad's albums.  Anybody want to help me?

Brad who?

Paisley.

I've actually heard about him, and meh.
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Artist: Týr
Album: “The Lay of Thrym”
Released: May 27th 2011
Genre: Progressive/Viking/Folk Metal

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Introduction:
”The Lay of Thrym” is Týr’s 6th studio album. I first heard of Týr just after they released their 5th album “By the Light of the Northern Star”, ever since I first heard that album I’ve been hooked. I randomly saw somewhere on facebook, if I recall correctly, that Týr was releasing a new album, and I instantly went OH MY GOD! And I pre-ordered it, and got it two days before the official release date (gotta love cdon.com!). I had very high expectations to this album, because Týr is one of my favourite bands and a band that possesses great musical proves. This album was pretty much what I expected, a slightly more commercial and accessible release than previous albums, but that’s not a bad thing at all, it kicks ass.

The Good:
The album opens with a fast rocker called “Slaves of the Free”, which sets the mood for the rest of the album, meaning it’s a fast paced, headbanging, sing-a-long, epic and fun record. And it ends with the longest and most progressive track on the album, “The Lay of Thrym”, which tells the story of when the Jötunn Thrym stole Thor’s hammer, mjolnir, and Thor retrives it and kills the Jötunn king Thrym. All the songs are semi-catchy, and something you’d expect from the brilliant Faroese band Týr. Brilliant solos by Terji Skibenćs, tight kick ass drumming from Kári Streymoy, great bass lines by Gunnar H. Thomsen and brilliant riffs, vocals and songwriting by Heri Joensen, but that’s not really anything new, because that’s how every album has been every since their breakthrough album “Eric the Red” (the first album with this line-up).

This album is probably one of the most fast-paced and fun albums by Týr. The album isn’t as progressive as previous efforts, and the folky elements aren’t as big on this release. This plays into the part where the album is easier to listen to than some of their previous ones, into the part of it being more accessible and probably a more commercial release.

The Bad:
Personally I would have liked it if it was slightly more progressive, then again, the album doesn’t really need it, it’s so tight sounding throughout. One thing I do miss is the lack of Danish and Faroese singing on the album, there are two tracks that aren’t English on the album, the Faroese “Ellindur Bóndi Á Jađri” and the Danish “Konning Hans”. It’s not a big deal, but I feel it’s one of the things that makes Týr so special.

Except the above, there isn’t any more negative to say about it, it’s simply a great album.

Conclusion:
Týr is getting more and more popular and more widely known by each album they release, and this album will most likely continue this trend. I am fairly sure there are many hits on this album. Throughout the album great and tight songs pop up. This is one of the strongest albums I’ve heard so far this year, clocking in at about 46 minutes (56 with the bonus tracks, which are two covers: “I” by Black Sabbath and “Stargazer” by Rainbow) I hope the rest of 2011 will be this great!

Standout tracks:
"Evening Star"
"Hall of Freedom"
"The Lay of Thrym"

(Going to add links when the album actually releases (on the 27th), assuming people will upload some songs on youtube)

Score: 9/10
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May 25 2011, 02:09 PM
FUTURE MAN.

YUP! Thanks to an epic site, I can be that man. :P
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Nice reviews guys! I'll be adding As I Lay Dying's 2007 album, An Ocean Between Us, later tonight.
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I'll be reviewing Octavarium by Dream Theater or City of Evil by Avenged Sevenfold, so watch fer those. :3
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I tried to write a review of Dillinger's Ire Works, but I found myself unable to write anything about it. Writer's block? Lol, but seriously, I couldn't write much at all about it, so I'll leave it to somebody else.
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Artist: Atreyu
Album: Lead Sails Paper Anchor
Released: August 28, 2007

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REVIEW: Atreyu's 4th album, which features a change in the sound of one of the pioneers of modern melodic metalcore. Screaming has been toned down, and catchy pop melodies influence a lot of the songs. Make no mistake, this album still has it's "shit-kickers", but the album does have a distinct change in sound overall.

The Good: "Doomsday" opens the album with a flurry of guitar solos (This song actually has three amazing solos), then leads to a very catchy chorus. Alex's screamed vocals are mostly delegated to echoing the clean singing, but overall it sounds really epic. "Honor" is another great track with "chanted" vocals for the verses and bridge, but having a heavy guitar riff for the chorus. "Falling Down" is the most pop-like song on the album. No screaming at all, a melodic sing-along chorus, and a blistering guitar solo all comprise this gem. The first "heavy" song is also the first single, "Becoming The Bull". Again, screamed vocals from Alex are almost non-existent", but the guitar solo in the last chorus is great, and the double bass is a nice touch. Perhaps the best song is "When Two Are One". Three amazing solos, screamed pre-choruses, and a heavy riff are really good. This one is definitely my favorite song on the album. "Lead Sails (And A Paper Anchor)" is a melancholy way to finish the album, but is very effective. The soft guitar work mixes with the overall "save me" message to put an exclamation mark on a fantastic album. Besides individual songs, vocals are top-notch, variety is great, drums are air-tight, and Dan Jacobs on guitar is jaw-dropping as always.

The Bad: The lack of a lot of screamed vocals make it feel less like Atreyu. Alex sings a little too much when he should be screaming. "No One Cares" is a lazy effort to fill space. Would've like a few more heavy tracks.

Conclusion: Despite a change of sound, Atreyu still remains one of the best at what they do. Everything is air-tight all the way up to the production values, but something about this album doesn't feel right. Perhaps it is the lack of screaming, or the more pop sensible sound for half the album. But my concerns asides, the music presented, minus the one track listed above, is fantastic. A great buy for anyone looking to try Atreyu, but didn't like their "old" sound. Plus, the deluxe edition has three bonus songs; covers of famous songs such as "Epic" by Faith No More, and "Clean Sheets".

Score: 8.75/10

Track Listing:

1. "Doomsday"
2. "Honor"
3. "Falling Down"
4. "Becoming the Bull"
5. "When Two Are One"
7. "No One Cares"
8. "Can't Happen Here"
9. "Slow Burn"
10. "Blow"
11. "Lead Sails (And a Paper Anchor)"
12. "The Squeeze" (On Re-release)
13. "Epic (Faith No More cover)" (On Re-release)
14. "Clean Sheets (Descendents cover)" (On Re-release)
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Artist: Asking Alexandria
Album: Reckless And Relentless
Released: April 5, 2011

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REVIEW: This is Asking Alexandria's second album. Their first, sounded very much like it was unfinished. Quick, choppy transitions between hard, screamo metal and techno-wizzed clean parts marred a very promising, yet frustrating album. A lot of people make the mistake of saying that Asking Alexandria is just like Attack Attack!. I can tell you that they are not. Asking Alexandria does not auto tune their singing/screaming; Nor do they make EXTREMELY awkward transitions from dance floor music to screamo metal. So, did this second effort propel Asking Alexandria to better levels?

The Good: "Welcome" is a brief intro of sorts to the album, and really paves the way for some ass-kicking metalcore. "Closure" is mostly cleanly sung, and also gives listeners their first long taste of the electronically infused sound. "A Lesson Never Learned" and "To The Stage" are fantastic, epic pieces of work. The composition and transitions are truly great. Plus, the clean singing is just great. The only completely melodic song on the album is "Someone, Somewhere". The tight singing is great, and the guitar solo is cool. The final three songs are so creative, it blew my hair back. You just have to listen to them ("Another Bottle Down", "Reckless And Relentless", and "Morte Et Dabo").

The Bad: The lyrics to "Morte Et Dabo" are absolutely horrible. Inconsistency plagues the lyrics.

Conclusion: Asking Alexandria is a hard band to analyze. One moment, they sound like pompous kids, other times they are really vulnerable. And, unfortunately, on the album closer, they lash out at God. That is really unfortunate. Musically, this album is brilliant. Lyrically, they are really inconsistent. I'd recommend the album highly, but I was disappointed that one of the most creative songs I've ever heard has such horrible lyrics.

Score: 9/10

Track Listing:

1. "Welcome"
2. "Dear Insanity"
3. "Closure"
4. "A Lesson Never Learned"
5. "To the Stage"
6. "Dedication"
7. "Someone, Somewhere"
8. "Breathless"
9. "The Match"
10. "Another Bottle Down"
11. "Reckless & Relentless"
12. "Morte et Dabo"
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I know this is the Album review thread, but I'm going to do a Single review. If anyone has a problem with it I'll not do another one. So here it goes.

Fight'em Til' You Can't- Anthrax
It's been twenty years since the last Anthrax release to feature Joey Belladonna. On September 13th, Anthrax will release Worship music, the first album since Persistance of Time. Yesterday the band released the first single, Fight Em Til You Can't.
The band has stated that the album sounds like Persistance of Time. This is true, so much that the riff sounds like Gridlock. I've actually found myself singing Gridlock and then switching to the Fight Em chorus. Similarities aside, this song really is heavy and thrashy...until the chorus when the lead guitar sounds like its from a pop track. Another downside is the fact that the background vocals aren't of old and don't have the same aggression they used to. They get the job done, but just don't make me want to bang my head, which is weird since they sounded perfectly fine live. Also, the whispered "I will end you" is another thing that just takes away from the aggression. Belladonna's vocals sound a bit too much like they do when he's trying to sing Bush's songs, which could be because the song was intended for Dan Nelson, but they still do sound great. The last complaint is the lack of Bass. Frank Bello is perhaps the most talented member in the band and easily in the top 3 thrash bassists along with Cliff Burton and DD Verni, but yet I don't hear him at all in the song, maybe if I was listening on my sound system, but he normally doesn't just play what Scott is playing. Overall the song is a solid track with some downsides, some near major, but if the rest of the album is more like this song's verse and less like its chorus, there will be another great Anthrax album.

Score 7/10 Average
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I WILL be doing a review of Rival Sons "Pressure And Time".
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I'm going to review TYR by Black Sabbath
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