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kbm92064
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Good price and cute 3-d wall art. A+ service would recommend this item. Great gift for just about any thing.
| 5
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Love it
| 1,393,113,600
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02 23, 2014
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kbm92064
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I loved this and when I removed the plastic covering the clock hands carefully and slow paint was stuck to it and ruined the painting. great price however and nice gift just be careful when removing plastic.
| 3
|
Nice but paint damage
| 1,393,113,600
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02 23, 2014
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0345435737
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To6ko
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The "Shannara" series continue and Terry Brooks is still writing them better and better. This is probably the best one, with it's sudden twists in the plot, with the appearances of well-known characters from the past and a great new generation of heroes...Brooks is my second favourite author. Only Robert Stanek is better.
| 5
|
Brooks did it again...
| 1,073,520,000
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01 8, 2004
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A1DO5O9SW6TPO3
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0375826688
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To6ko
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This guy, Paolini, is great! His book, "Eragon" is fascinating, better than many, including "The Lord of the Rings", "Harry Potter" and "The Wheel of Time". His characters are nice and cool, the plot is very similar to "Star Wars", but more interesting.Only Stanek can do it better.
| 5
|
A great new author.
| 1,073,433,600
|
01 7, 2004
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A1DO5ODP04V4JR
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B005IRMZEY
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Tiffany
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This was exactly what I needed, I could not travel with my phone because my battery would die two seconds after I unplugged it. The battery was exactly what I needed and was exactly as promised. Did not know it would take so long to receive but, overall I am very satisfied!
| 5
|
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!
| 1,378,252,800
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09 4, 2013
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A1DO5OLQAYG2SQ
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1444766708
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Reader
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I really loved the romance and mystery of the book but I feel that I found there was a lot of unneeded detail of every place Beth went, with who she met and the situations she In counters.
| 2
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A lot of unneeded detail
| 1,382,227,200
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10 20, 2013
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A1DO5OLQAYG2SQ
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B009HYUAMI
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Reader
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At first it's a great toy after it took 30 mins to charge. For only 5 minutes of flight. Need to find a better way to have a longer battery life. Try not to charge with controler, eats up the AA battery's
| 2
|
An ok toy
| 1,394,064,000
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03 6, 2014
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A1DO5ONWFM8239
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6303072593
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Elaine M Robbins
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The packaging and bulk shipping are excellent. The prices are excellent. One cartridge sometimes runs out earlier than others. The print is great quality.
| 4
|
It's a great product
| 1,372,204,800
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06 26, 2013
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A1DO5ONWFM8239
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B001HN6922
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Elaine M Robbins
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Worked well first time. Clolors and sound excellent.Great movie. No scratches. The case was fine. the DVD was not damaged.
| 4
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It's a great product
| 1,372,204,800
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06 26, 2013
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A1DO5ONWFM8239
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B001QNFRLW
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Elaine M Robbins
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The bulk buying and packaging is excellent. The price is excellent. Occassionally one cartridge will run out quicker than normal. The print quality is great.
| 4
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The price is awesome but the length on use is sometimes shorter than the real brand name
| 1,372,204,800
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06 26, 2013
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A1DO5OUX6M05NJ
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B00006881M
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Acidek
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I am changing my cartridge every six months since I do not print a lot and amazon is one of the last which sells original cartdriges for my lexmark printer.I dont like to use refurbished ones.Great price and very fast shipping.
| 5
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Great price
| 1,180,656,000
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06 1, 2007
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A1DO5OUX6M05NJ
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B000077CEF
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Acidek
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..very inexpensive,great working mouse.I am recommending this for every one who needs a spare mouse.I am using this mouse as a main one for my server and so far it works great.
| 5
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Great purchase
| 1,180,656,000
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06 1, 2007
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A1DO5OUX6M05NJ
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B0039OONBQ
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Acidek
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but my daughter will start taking a class in September so then we will find out if is any good
| 4
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seems ok
| 1,371,772,800
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06 21, 2013
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A1DO5OUX6M05NJ
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B0043WMMC0
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Acidek
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This product is ok but be prepared to spend more money on straps if you will walk a lot.I just use it to sleep so my foot won't drop.All depends on your condition.It will support you foot but not much.You will be dragging your foot if the drop is bigger.
| 2
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don't expect miracles
| 1,339,459,200
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06 12, 2012
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A1DO5OUX6M05NJ
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B0051WTDIW
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Acidek
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good quality of the balloons-very resilient,don't breaak easily.Look in Costco or BJs ,you can buy 2 as much for the same price
| 4
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good quality
| 1,341,878,400
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07 10, 2012
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A1DO5OUX6M05NJ
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B005OYRT9M
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Acidek
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[
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buy a silicone case so it doesn't slip out of your hand.Works fine for a month + so should bo ok-games.netflix work ok
| 4
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good for the price
| 1,341,878,400
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07 10, 2012
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A1DO5OXFGL4LGS
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B00GMHYIAS
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mark meccariello
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[
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Purchased the product a little over a month ago and placed it above my shed door in the backyard. (No nearby electric lines) It’s worked great and hopefully the batteries will continue to retain the power they have since the unit was purchased (unlike the solar batteries in the garden light fixtures that barely make it through a season).I have to say the Solar Light is no comparison to the garden lights with its 53 LED blubs and a huge solar panel, it puts out a lot of light when motion is detected.I’d be happy to report back in 6 months to a year if you would like – Mark
| 5
|
Great product - purchased just over a month ago
| 1,402,963,200
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06 17, 2014
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B000000H22
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Rick van der Ham
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[
2,
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Third album from the best Black Metal band (In my opinion.) Although some people disagree, Dimmu Borgir plays Black Metal. Enthrone Darkness triumphant was the first Black Metal album I bought and is still one of my favourite albums of all-time. On the album there are classic Dimmu Borgir tracks like Mourning Palace and In Death's Embrace. Enthrone Darkness Triumphant is not fully Black Metal. There are also other Metal influences. Occasionally the guitarist plays Heavy Metal and Thrash Metal riffs. The keyboard player plays a lot of classical piano parts, which gives it a Gothic/Classic vibe. The vocals sound raw in the traditional Black Metal way. Although more recent albums of Dimmu Borgir show improved writing compatibles, I still think that Enthrone Darkness Triumphant is their best album. I can recommend this album to anyone who appreciates diverse symphonic Black Metal.
| 5
|
Best Black Metal band ever
| 1,096,588,800
|
10 1, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B000001YAN
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Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
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Jugulator was Judas Priest their first album without original vocalist Rob Halford. Tim "Ripper" Owens is his replacement. I personally think that Jugulator is a logical follow-up to Painkiller, but the album does sound differently compared to earlier releases. Although on all albums there are typical Priest elements, most Priest albums sound different compared to other Priest albums. Furthermore, there are seven years between Jugulator and Painkiller. I personally think that Jugulator sounds like a modern version of Painkiller. Judas Priest always used to incorporate "popular" Metal music into their new albums. The first albums were inspired by band like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal inspired the first albums in the eighties. An album like Turbo is inspired by the glam rock period from that area and Painkiller is inspired by Speed and Thrash Metal. On Jugulator brutal, modern sounding Thrash Metal from bands like Fear Factory and Machine Head inspired the band.The openings track "Jugulator" reminds me of the titeltrack from Painkiller. The songs starts out with machinery sounds, before fast riffing and pounding drums kick in. Owens does a great vocal delivery on this song. I am not a great fan of the vocals from him on other albums, but on this album he does a great job. He mainly uses high or aggressive vocals. He does not often use normal clean vocals like Halford used to sing with on songs like "Before The dawn" or "Breaking The Law". Most songs have a heavy groove, but fortunately the guitarists don't forget to actually play riffs and not always play power chords. The album is mainly mid-tempo. The most noticeable song is the closer "Cathedral Spires". It is one of the longest songs in Priest their entire backcataloque. Although it is the least heavy song on the album, it is still heavier than most Priest songs on earlier records.Although Jugulator is a good album, I miss the superb solos, like on earlier records. On Jugulator most solos are short and not interesting and the guitarists used too much guitar-effects. The biggest problem that I have with the album is that its sounds too much like bands like Fear Factory and Machine Head. When listening to the album I do not feel that I am listening to Judas Priest. I miss Priest their identity on this album.If this was an unknown band, then I would give it 3,5 stars. Because it is Judas Priest I will give it 3 stars.
| 3
|
Good album, but it does not sound like Judas Priest
| 1,101,340,800
|
11 25, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B0000025IE
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Rick van der Ham
|
[
3,
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In the seventies Judas Priest still played blues based Heavy Metal. British Steel was Judas Priest's first album in the eighties. The album sounds totally different, than their first albums. Gone are the bluesy elements and gone are the complex songs. British Steel is heavy influenced by The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. I personally, miss the warm sound of the seventies albums. The reason why I dislike a lot of '80 albums is because of the thin and cold sound most '80 records have. Besides the cold and thin sound I also miss songs with more complex twists and turns like older songs such as "Beyond The Realms Of Death" and "Victim Of Changes". Most songs on British Steel have one main idea and a guitar solo. There is not a lot of room for interesting lengthy instrumental parts.British Steel was an important album for the band because the album made them very popular. Although I think that it is far from Priest's best album, it is considered as one of Priest's best albums. There are plenty of songs that can be considered as (live) classics. "Breaking The Law" and "Living After Midnight" are the two most well known songs on the album. The songs are short but catchy. Every real Metal fan knows these songs. Check out the cool video for "Breaking The Law" on the DVD Electric Eye."Rapid Fire" and "The Rage" are musically the most interesting songs. "Rapid Fire" is a fast and brutal song that can be categorized as an early attempt to play Speed Metal. Check out the cool solos in the song. "The Rage" is a pretty unusual song for Priest. It is a slow song with a haunting atmosphere. It is one of the few Judas Priest songs that start with a bass intro. "Grinder" and "Metal Gods" both are heavy mid-tempo tracks. "Metal Gods" contains a cool marching sound, that blends perfectly with the pace of the music . "United" is the worst song on the album. It is probably one of the worst Priest songs off all time. It is a drumbeat-orientated song. Especially the crowd vocals at the end of the song are horrible."British Steel" is an album that contains the highest percentage of Priest classics. Therefore it is a must have Priest album. Especially the albums British Steel, Screaming For Vengeance and Defenders Of The Faith can be seen as three typical eighties Judas priest albums. If you don't have British Steel but like the other two albums, then you should buy British Steel.I highly recommend this album for people who like classic eighties like Iron Maiden and Saxon. If you are new to Priest then check out their best of album Metal Works. It is a two cd that features the Priest period '77-'93. It logically contains plenty of British Steel songs.
| 4
|
Classic eighties Metal
| 1,099,872,000
|
11 8, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B0000029BB
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
3,
3
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War Of Words is the first album Rob Halford released after his departure from Judas Priest. War of Words does not really sound like the music from Judas Priest. Sure there are minor resemblances with Judas Priest's Painkiller album, but overall it was a new start for Halford. By the way, Judas Priest drummer Scott Travis played the drums on this album.Musically War Of Words reminds of then popular bands like Fear Factory, Pantera, Prong, and Biohazard. To put it in other words, expect a mixture of Thrash Metal and Hardcore. The guitarists mainly play heavy chunky riffs, but there are also more melodic songs like "Immortal Sin". Also expect some excellent solos. The opening song "Into The Pit" reminds me the most of the Judas priest area. It is a song that goes from mid tempo to fast. The song sounds like a mixture of the albums Painkiller and Jugulator. The song "Life In Black" reminds me of the doomy Black Sabbath.For a 1993 release, the production is really excellent. The production is really heavy and clear. Are there also negative aspects on this album? Yes there are. Some songs could have used more diversity, more tempo changes, different patterns, etc. Musically, some songs are based around only a few riffs and that's it. The remix album Mutations, where 5 songs from War Of Words have been remixed, shows that with use of electronics these songs become more interesting. Also the clean vocals of Halford could have been better. The clean vocals should have been less raw, but maybe the rawer clean vocals suites the music better. Vocally there are also some typical hardcore shouts like in the song "Contortion".It is strange when you compare War Of Words and Jugulator, Priest their first album without Halford. These albums have more in common with each other than with other Priest records. Strange! Overall, War Of Words is still a great album.
| 4
|
Still a great album
| 1,118,361,600
|
06 10, 2005
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B000003H3M
|
Rick van der Ham
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[
4,
4
] |
Demonic is Testament their seventh album. In 1997 I bought this album for my brother, who until then was a huge fan of the band. I have always appreciated the band, but was never a huge fan. My brother did not like the album, so he gave it to me. After listening to the album a few times, I really started to like the album. I personally think it is their best album, although I understand that not many people share this view.Only vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson are left of the line-up from their debut-album The Legacy. On Demonic Gene Hoglan plays drums and Derrick Ramirez, a former Testament member from the early days, plays bass. Demonic sounds rather different than early records. Testament is known for its fast and technical Thrash Metal with superb solos. Demonic is a mainly mid-tempo album with fewer solos. Although the solos are not bad they cannot compete with solos from former Testament guitarists Alex Skolnick and James Murphy. The solos are slower and sound more dissonant.Vocalist Chuck Billy used to sing with raw but melodic vocals. On Demonic he mainly uses Death Metal vocals. I personally think that he should have used his "normal" vocals more. "John Doe" is one of the few songs with "normal" vocals. The music is slower, more raw and less melodic than in the past, "Demonic Refusal", "Murky Waters" and "Ten Thousand Thrones" are the only fast song on the album. The atmosphere on the album is darker than on earlier records. Demonic is a great album but could have been better when the vocalist would switch more often between "normal" and Death Metal vocals, and the album would have had more fast songs.My favourite songs are: "John Doe": The "normal" vocals work so well on the song. "Demonic Refusal": A fast brutal song. Check out the cool intro. "Burning Times": I really like the chorus.
| 4
|
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 6, 6
| 1,100,044,800
|
11 10, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B0000057C5
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
2,
2
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Second album from German Electro Metal band Rammstein who combine heavy marching riffs with diverse keyboard sounds. Sehnsucht is my favourite Rammstein album, because on this album they use plenty of techno sounds. The songs are mostly compact, have simple arrangements and are as catchy as can be. Although the songs are rather simple, there is always on interesting twist in the song. Especially the keyboardist plays some interesting parts in songs like "Bestrafe Mich". In "Küss Mich (Fellfrosch)" you can hear a sample that sounds like a typical cartoon sound of a spring. Unfortunately the keyboard sound on Sehnsucht sometimes sounds rather cheap. Does the keyboardist use a cheap keyboard? The keyboard sound on the live versions on the album Live Aus Berlin sound much better. The lyrics are not everybody's cup of tea, they are sung in the German language and they deal about serious matters in a sarcastic way, but they blend perfectly with the music. The album starts out with the title track that contains heavy up-tempo guitars. "Engel" starts with a cool whistling intro and has some cool female vocals. "Bestrafe Mich" is one of my favourite tracks. There is a cool keyboard part in the middle of the song. "Klavier" is the slowest song on the album and can be compared with the epic ballad "Seemann" from the album Herzeleid. It is a very different song than the other songs on the album because it is very bombastic. On Sehnsucht there is also a cover version, namely "Stripped" from Depeche Mode. It is rather strange to hear that song being sang in English. I highly recommend Sehnsucht when you're an open-minded Metal fan.
| 5
|
Techno Metal aus Deutschland
| 1,097,798,400
|
10 15, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B000005ZDM
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
7
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I bought the debut album from German Heavy Metal band Primal Fear when it was first released in I think 1998. Before I heard the album I heard a song from a sampler. The song sounded like songs on Painkiller from Judas Priest. Although not as good as Painkiller, I decided to buy the album. When I listened to the album a couple of times the songs sounded ok. After that I started to dislike the album more and more. There are various reasons why I dislike the album. First of all I totally hate the high vocals from Ralph Scheepers, secondly the song are very simple and become boring very quickly and finally I started to dislike the whole traditional Heavy Metal scene. (The music not the people.) The weakest song on the album is probably "Formula One." Mainly because the lyrics are not very strong. I can understand that fans of traditional Metal like this album/band. If you are looking for more complex or original music, then look for something else.
| 1
|
I never really liked this album
| 1,096,934,400
|
10 5, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B000006RHO
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
2
] |
Fourth album from Iron Maiden, released in 1983. Drummer Nicko McBrain debuted on this album. Although the album was released more than 2 decades ago, I still think it is one of the best sounding Iron Maiden records. Where most other Maiden albums have a rather thin guitar sound, Piece Of Mind has got a heavy guitar sound. Also the overall sound, sounds less "dated" than earlier albums like The Number Of The Beast. The album still sounds fresh. On this album the heavy and melodic riffs are in perfect balance. The album starts with the up tempo song "Where Eagles Dare". The song is mainly based around a couple of interesting riffs. Compared to the other tracks, there are not many vocals on this song. Halfway through the song you can hear cool gun firing sounds. Revelations is one of the best tracks on the album. It is a mainly slow song, with some heavy guitar playing. The song has got a biblical context. There is only one track that is still often played by the band and that is "The Trooper". The song is a typical melodic up tempo Maiden song, with great solos."Sun And Steel" and `Quest For Fire" are the least interesting tracks, but they are better than most people think. Especially musically these song are great, only the lyrics could have been better. The album closes with the epic song "To Tame A Land". The song is based on a book about the planet Dune. The cold and desolate atmosphere on this song really reflects the lyrical context of the song. "To Tame A Land" even sounds rather doomy. No wander Doom Metal band Morgion covered the song.Although "Piece Of Mind" is not my favourite Maiden album, any Metal fan should have listened to this album at least once.
| 5
|
This album is a revelation
| 1,103,241,600
|
12 17, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B0000088CW
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
1
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Semi Detached is one of the more underrated Therapy? albums. Personally it is one of my favourite Therapy? albums. The album is a combination of Therapy's love for catchy but also experimental songs. "Church Of Noise" is one of the rawest and punkiest songs on the album. "Lonely, Cryin' Only" sounds like a sixties harmony rock/pop song. " "Tightrope Walker" and "Black Eye Purple Sky" have a great guitar harmony. "Stay Happy" and "Straight Life" are my favourite tracks. "Stay Happy" is a over-the-top up tempo song and "Straight Life" could have been on the album Troublegum. "Tramline" really is an experimental/noisy song, pure chaos. The only track that I don't like is "Don't Expect Roses". It is a rock and roll track that is not bad, but is not really my cup of tea.Overall Therapy? combines noise and melody and also melancholy and joyness perfectly. The songs are pretty layered. The bands uses different sounds to enhance the songs. Semi Detached is a diverse album and when the album ends it invites you to press play again. The album is just a perfect mixture of Nurse, Troublegum and Infernal Love.
| 5
|
Their best?
| 1,119,225,600
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06 20, 2005
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00000BKDY
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
4,
4
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Somewhere In Time is the first studio-album from Iron Maiden I have ever heard and it is still one of my favourite albums of all time. Somewhere In Time, released in 1986, was the first album on which Maiden uses guitar and bass synths. It gives the album a different vibe when comparing it to their earlier albums. The album starts out with "Caught Somewhere In Time", one of the most underrated Maiden songs of all time. This song always grabs me when the intro starts. "Wasted Years" is one of Maiden's more radio- friendly songs. In the Netherlands it was Maiden's greatest hit. It is a catchy rocker, written by Adrian Smith.Although the guitars on Somewhere In Time do not sound heavy due to the synths, I would say that Somewhere In Time contains the fastest songs Maiden has ever released. Just listen to "Loneliness Of The Long Distant Runner" and "Heaven Can Wait." Fortunately there are also some slower song like "Stranger In A Strange Land" and "Alexander The Great". "Stranger In A Strange Land" is an atmospheric simple bass and drums based song, with an excellent solo. Therefore it is a pretty unusual song, but it is still great. "Alexander The Great" is a rather slow and epic song. This song probably contains the longest guitar-solo Maiden has ever played on an album. It is one of my favourite Maiden solos. "Sea Of Madness" is the heaviest (guitar-sound wise) song on the album. Check out the intro of "Sea Of Madness". I think that this song is also one of the must underrated Maiden songs.I personally think that Somewhere In Time is one of Maiden's strongest albums. I really like the desolate atmosphere on the album. The whole sound on the album is totally different than on all of their other albums. Even Bruce Dickinson's vocals sound different. Although I am normally not a fan of high range vocals, the vocals on this album work perfectly. The songs are both catchy and complex (for Maiden standards). Although Somewhere In Time is not one of Maiden's easiest albums to get into, I highly recommend this album.
| 5
|
Heaven Can Wait, buying this album can't wait
| 1,098,403,200
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10 22, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B00000BKDZ
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
0,
0
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Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son, a concept-album is one of my favourite Maiden albums of all-time. Compared to earlier Maiden albums, this album sounds more progressive. The album mainly sounds progressive because the band uses guitar and bass synths. I still think that Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son is one of the best-produced Maiden albums. Especially the guitars have a fuller sound compared to later albums. The fuller guitars and the use of synths and keyboards make the album more bombastic than other Maiden albums.The album starts out with "Moonchild". The song begins with an acoustic intro, with some soft vocal lines. After that the song really begins. "Moonchild" is a rather fast song and you immediately notice the use a synths. "Infinite Dreams" is one of the more interesting songs. It starts out slow, but halfway the tempo will be shifted up a few gears. The vibe of the song totally changes from moody to aggressive. "Infinite Dreams" is definitely one of the best songs on the album. "Can I Play With Madness" is a good, short and catchy song, but it still is the least interesting song on the album. "The Evil That Men Do" is also a catchy song, but much better than "Can I Play With Madness". The song starts with a superb melodic lead and the whole song remains melodic. Iron Maiden still plays the song live.One of the most underrated songs from Iron Maiden has got to be the title track. The song almost lasts ten minutes, starts very slow and bombastic. The middle part mostly consists of atmospheric keys and the song ends with a spectacular guitar duel. Especially the guitar harmony at the end of the song is brilliant. "The Prophecy" starts with an impressive guitar-sound. It is one of the biggest guitars-sounds Maiden has ever recorded. On this song vocalist Bruce Dickinson uses some interesting raw vocals besides his normal vocals. It sounds like he is singing a duet with himself. The song ends with a cool acoustic guitar outro. "The Clairvoyant" has got an excellent bass-intro. During the intro the guitars come in with a harmony and then the song is on its way. Great song. "Only The Good Die Young" is one of the least known Maiden songs, but it is still a great song to end the album. The song has some cool atmospheric key layers. The song ends just as the album started, with acoustic guitars and soft vocals.Seventh Son of A Seventh Son still is one of the best Metal albums ever.
| 5
|
Can I play with the evil that men do
| 1,097,193,600
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10 8, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00000BKE1
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Rick van der Ham
|
[
3,
3
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When I read reviews about this album, the reviewers see Fear Of The Dark as an album with some standout tracks but also a lot of fillers. I do not really agree. Sure songs like "Apparition" and "Weekend Warrior" do not belong to Maiden's best work, but these songs are far from weak. The main reason why I like this album is the diversity of it. Fast songs/slow songs, raw songs/atmospheric songs and complex songs/simple songs. On this album you can hear influences from Bruce Dickinson's solo-album Tattooed Millionaire. The songs are bluesier and Bruce's vocal style is rawer and less high. The album sound is also rawer than on most Maiden albums. Gers his guitar-style is probably an important reason why the album sounds so different compared to earlier albums. (He also played guitar on Tattooed Millionaire.) You recognize his raw bluesy sound more than on his Maiden debut No Prayer For The Dying.On this album Maiden uses keyboards, but not as much as for example on Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son. On some songs you can hear the direction Maiden was heading for in the future. Especially the keys in a song like "Afraid To Shoot Strangers" remind me of the album the X-Factor. Acoustic guitars are more prominent on this album. I would go as far as to say that there are more songs with acoustic guitars on this album than on all earlier albums together. This does not mean that Maiden plays softer music. The acoustic guitars are mostly played at the same time as the electric guitars. Furthermore Fear Of The Dark contains a lot of heavy guitar playing. I also personally think that this album is the last Maiden album that contains plenty of excellent and noteworthy guitar-solo's. The lyrics on this album are more down to earth and about more actual themes than on earlier albums. They are for example songs about the Golf war in Iraq, hooligans and aids.The album opens with the fast and furious "Be Quick Or Be Dead". The song style reminds me of the style on the album Killers. "From Here To Eternity" is a simple but catchy rocker. Dickinson's solo-album influences can really be heard on this song. "Afraid To Shoot Strangers" is about the first Golf war. The song starts out with slow melodic guitars and sensitive vocals. Halfway the music shifts up a few gears and then some fast riffs and solo's take over the song. The song finally ends the way it started. "Fear Is The Key" is a heavy blues driven song, with a for Maiden unusual twist halfway. I really like the combination of the electric and acoustic guitar-parts on this song. "Childhood's End" starts out with a great melodic part with cool drumming. Check out the up-tempo melodic part in the song. "Wasting Love" is one of few Maiden songs that can be described as a ballad. Still a great song. "Fugitive" starts with a, for Maiden, brutal guitar intro. The song combines heavy guitar playing with some atmospheric guitar playing. "Chains Of Misery" is sing-along rocker in the vein of "From Her To Eternity"."Apparition" is a song that is mostly based on one riff. The first couple of times I heard this song I really hated the song. Nowadays I really appreciate this song. Especially the heavy and atmospheric middle-part with fast solo's and harmonies. "Judas Be My Guide" starts out with a harmony guitar part and a solo. The song is rather short but catchy. It is one of Maiden's most underrated songs. "Weekend Warrior" is a song about football hooligans. The main riff sounds like an AC/DC riff. Although this is an average Maiden song, the combination of electric and acoustic guitars work extremely well on this song. The strongest parts of the song are the guitar solo's and one of Maiden's best guitar harmonies I have ever heard. The titeltrack "Fear Of The Dark" closes the album. It is one of the strongest songs on the album. Lyrically the song reminds me of the title track from the album Killers. It starts with an up-tempo harmony, and shortly after that the songs slows down with more atmospheric guitars. Bruce starts to sing with a creepy voice. After the intro Maiden plays one of their most impressive riffs. It as a fast but still melodic riff. It almost sounds like a riff from a melodic Black Metal band. The song stays up-tempo till the end of the song. The song ends in the same way as it started. Fear Of The Dark is one of the most diverse and interesting albums from Iron Maiden. Buy or die. (Just kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
| 5
|
This album rocks from here to eternity
| 1,099,008,000
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10 29, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00000F1EX
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Rick van der Ham
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[
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4
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Third album from Viking Metal band Borknagar. The Archaic Course was the first album of the band I bought. This album sounds rather different than the other albums they have released. The Archaic Course is not as brutal/fast. This album is also less technical and therefore easier to follow. The Archaic Course is a good album. The only slight letdown is that the album is rather short, but it is diverse. You will hear influences from Black Metal, Viking Metal and Heavy Metal. The vocalist uses clean epic vocals and Black Metal screams. Unfortunately the vocalist left after this album to become the bass player of Dimmu Borgir. The songs range from slow to fast, but the songs are mainly mid-tempo. Highlights of the album are the first two tracks. I really like the acoustic outro of the song Ocean's Rise. The production is descent. If you are interested in Borknagar, then listen to The Archaic Course first, because it is the easiest album to get into.
| 4
|
Viking Metal
| 1,097,539,200
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10 12, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00000I5FU
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Rick van der Ham
|
[
3,
3
] |
Solo album from former Edge Of Sanity front man Dan Swano. Moontower is written, performed and produced by Swano himself. Moontower is a very original mixture between Death Metal vocals, heavy guitars and seventies keyboard sounds. There are 8 songs on the album. The song "Encounterparts" is the only instrumental songs on the album. It reminds me of the instrumental parts on early Dream Theater records. On the other songs Swano uses his Death Metal vocals. "Add Reality" is my favourite song on the album. This song is the only song where Dan Swano also uses his clean vocals. He uses them at the end of the song, alongside some excellent acoustic guitar- and keyboard playing. The album could have been better if Swano used his clean vocals more often. The guitars and the keyboards are the most important instruments on the album. The guitars are riff orientated and sound clear and heavy. The keyboard sound reminds me of the keyboard sounds used on albums of progressive rock bands from the seventies. The songs are mainly mid-tempo. Do not expect fast and furious parts. To conclude: Moontower is a heavy version of Progressive Rock/Metal with Death Metal vocals. Because it is unlikely that there will be a follow-up to Moontower, treasure this album.
| 4
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An interesting mixture
| 1,097,798,400
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10 15, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00000I6F6
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Rick van der Ham
|
[
10,
10
] |
Fourth album from Norwegian Black Metal band Dimmu Borgir. This album was released in 1999. From the line-up from Spiritual Black Dimensions only vocalist Shagrath and guitarist Silenoz are in the current line-up. The bass player and second vocalist Vortex was a session musician on Spiritual Black Dimensions He only sang on a few songs on the album. On this album the keyboards are very dominant. Sometimes to dominant, because it is sometimes hard to clearly hear the other instruments. Compared to Enthroned Darkness Triumphant, the keyboard sounds are more diverse. The keyboard sound gives the album an evil orchestral/theatrical atmosphere. The guitar playing is good, but not as good as on Dimmu Borgir's later albums. The guitar playing is simpler. The solos on the other hand are superb. Guitarist Astennu played all the solos. Unfortunately the solos on later albums are not as impressive as on Spiritual Black Dimensions. The drummer Tjodalv has a totally different style and sound than Barker, who played on Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon. Tjodalv is a less technical player, but has a very recognizable drum style. His style fits the music perfectly, I really like his blast beats. Shagrath's vocals has improved compared to Enthrone Darkness Triumphant, they are more diverse. Also session-musician Vortex sings a few high and clean vocal lines. These vocals give the songs an extra element.The music is rather diverse. Do not expect an album with only blast beats. A song like "The Inside And The Catharsis" is a lengthy complex song, where all elements from the band are combined. There are fast parts, slow parts, brutal guitars, classical keys, Black Metal vocals, and clean vocals. It is a perfect song. On the other hand "Behind The Curtains Of Night Phantasmagoria" is a fast and brutal, but short song. The song "Dreamside Dominions" reminds me of "In Death's Embrace", from Enthrone Darkness Triumphant, because it is also a "catchy" keyboard driven song. "Arcane Lifeforce Mysteria" is a very interesting song. It starts out as an atmospheric song with clean guitars and Gothic sounding keys. The guitarists plays a few doomy guitars, before all hell breaks loose and the bands starts playing at full blast. What a way to built-up a song and end this superb album.I highly recommend this album to anyone who likes diverse symphonic Black Metal.
| 5
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Old line-up same result:A superb symphonic Black Metal album
| 1,099,872,000
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11 8, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00000IX6U
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Rick van der Ham
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[
3,
3
] |
Hypocrisy, a Swedish Death Metal, have been around since the early nineties. The album Hypocrisy is one of the best albums from a Death Metal band. Strangely the album is not a real Death Metal album. The only two songs that could be seen as Death Metal songs are "Apocalyptic Hybrid" and "Time Warp." And although these two songs are great, they do not really fit on the album. The other 9 songs range from slow to mid-tempo paced songs. Every song is build around an excellent melodic riff. Compared to previous releases the clean vocals are much more used, but there are still screaming and grunting parts on the album. The album contains more atmospheric keyboards, but they always have a supportive role. I recommend people to listen to this album with headphones at night. Feel the apocalypse arriving.
| 5
|
Best Hypocrisy album, although it is not a Death Metal album
| 1,096,848,000
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10 4, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00000JQEL
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Rick van der Ham
|
[
2,
3
] |
Projector is Dark Tranquillity's most experimental album to date. Dark Tranquillity is one of the founders of the Gothenburg Death Metal sound. On Projector the bands walked away from that typical sound. There are still typical melodic Death Metal riffs and harsh vocals, but the musical spectrum on Projector is much wider. The whole album has got a more Gothic vibe. Especially the clean vocals and the use of keyboards give the album that Gothic touch. The clean vocals sound deep and melancholic. The guitarists use less melodic Death Metal riffs and play more atmospheric distortion less parts. The guitarists use more effects on the guitars, like the flanger-effect. One of the only fast songs is "Sun Fired Blanks" and that song is still rather mid-tempo compared to songs from earlier albums. On the song "Undo Control" the band gets a little help from a female quest vocalist. The song is one of my favourite songs. The strangest song is "Day To End", which is an atmospheric song, without guitars. The song consists of clean vocals and keyboard-sounds. The album could have had heavier parts, but because the songs are varied and well written I highly recommend this album. If you like melancholic Metal with some melodic Death Metal elements and you like both clean melancholic and harsh vocals, then check out Projector.
| 4
|
A successful experiment
| 1,097,798,400
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10 15, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B0000247H3
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Rick van der Ham
|
[
3,
3
] |
The debut album of Finnish Goth rockers HIM. Before I listened to Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666 I owned their second and third album. At first I fought that their debut album was much weaker than their other albums. There are some typical debut elements on the album. For example, the vocals are not always as convincing as on later albums. Furthermore the songs, at first, are not as catchy as on Razorblade Romance. After listening to the album a couple of times, I started to really like the album. The album starts out with the excellent "Your Sweet 666". It is a catchy song with an excellent guitar melody. Strangely enough, the guitar melody reminds me of Megadeth's Youthanasia album. There are two cover songs on the album. "Wicked Game" from Chris Isaac and "Don't Fear The Reaper" from Blue Oyster Cult. Especially "Wicked Game" sounds like HIM had written the song themselves. "Don't Fear The Reaper" could have been better, but I still like the song. On "Don't Fear The Reaper" you can hear a female quest vocalist. The songs on this album sound heavier and darker than on their later albums. Both the music and the lyrics do not sound very positive. The lyrics are about negative relationships. The vocals are very expressive, therefore I understand that the vocals can have a love-it-or-hate-it effect. The music on the album is interesting, but do not expect extensive instrumental parts. Most of the songs are vocal orientated. If you like melancholic, dark, heavy, but catchy songs then check out this album.
| 4
|
Darker and heavier
| 1,097,539,200
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10 12, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B0000296MV
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Rick van der Ham
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[
8,
10
] |
Nexus Polaris was my introduction to the band. When I first heard the song "New World Order" on a sampler, I was disappointed. It did not sound like Nexus Polaris at all. When Animatronic was released, I still decided to buy the album. After a while I really started to like the album. Although the music contains a lot of modern electronic elements, the music is still Metal enough not to be compared with the likes of Marilyn Manson. Besides the Rammstein-like riffs, there are also some more traditional riffs. In the song "In The Name Of The Future", there is even a Megadeth riff from I think "Tornado of Souls." I was extremely surprised by the quality of the guitar-solos. There is an excellent melodic sounding guitar-solo on almost every song. Even a song like "Mannequin" which is a keyboard based Gothic song owns a melodic solo. Besides the guitars, the keyboard also has a large role on the album. The keyboard-sounds give the album a space and freaky feelings. The vocals and lyrics underline that feeling. The vocalist uses love-it-or-hate-it type vocals. They sound like freaky Black Metal vocals. The lyrics are mainly about anti-religious themes.Most of the time the album is up-tempo (no blast-beats nevertheless), but there are also a few slower songs. The songs on Animatronic are vocal-orientated, but the songs still contain enough interesting instrumental parts. The album sounds really well and the songs have been played very tight. What do you expect when former Dimmu Borgir bassist Lex Icon and Mayhem drummer Hellhammer play on Animatronic. On the album there is also a cool cover-version from the band Babylon Zoo, who had a big hit with the song "Spaceman." If you like Nexus Polaris and do not know if you will appreciate Animatronic, then maybe you should listen to "Chariots Of Thunder" from Nexus Polaris once again. When "Chariots of Thunder" would have had more electronic sounds it could have fitted perfectly on Animatronic. To conclude: Animatronic is a modern sounding Extreme Metal album, with a lot of interesting songs. I even like Animatronic more than the excellent Nexus Polaris.
| 5
|
Better than Nexus Polaris!!!
| 1,096,848,000
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10 4, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B000040OWR
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Rick van der Ham
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[
4,
5
] |
Second album from Finnish Goth & Rollers HIM. The band perfectly mixes the attitude of punk with the sound of Gothic Metal/Rock and the image of Glam.There are various versions of the album Razorblade Romance. This version starts with the song "Your Sweet 666". This song is a new version, because the original version is from their debut album Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666. I personally, prefer the original version because the guitar on the original version sounds better. Compared to their debut album the songs have a more rock&roll; attitude. The songs are more up-tempo, the sound is less heavy and the atmosphere on the album is also less dark.The songs on the album are mostly short and catchy. Don't expect lengthy instrumental parts. Although the music is not very complex, the songs are still interesting enough to listen to them often. I especially like the keyboard sounds. They give the songs an extra element. Check out the atmospheric repeating piano part on "Join Me In Death". The tune will play in your head for days. You are warned.The vocalist Ville Valo mainly sings about relationships. Because he uses expressive vocals I understand that not anyone will like him, but the vocals are far from monotonous. Just listen to the song "Gone With The Sin". Valo uses very deep vocals. He almost sounds like Peter Steele from Type O Negative. The song "Wicked Game" is a song from Chris Isaac. "Wicked Game" is also featured in a different version on Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666. I prefer the Razorblade Romance version because I think that the arrangements on this version are better.I can really recommend people to listen to this album if you want to let out some of your emotions, both aggressive and happy. Although the lyrics are dark, the music and the vocal lines are catchy and invite you to sing/scream along. If you are interested in HIM and do not own any of their albums, I suggest getting Razorblade Romance first.
| 4
|
Goth & Roll from Finland
| 1,099,872,000
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11 8, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B000046Q8A
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Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
1
] |
Fourth album from German Gothic Metal band Darkseed. Diving Into Darkness is their best release to date. There are no bad songs on this album. The vocalist Stephan Hertrich has improved his vocal efforts compared to early records. Also the songs are better than the songs from their previous albums. The guitars are heavy and there are some excellent lead melodies. I also like the added electronic sounds. They give the songs something extra. The most important aspects on the album are the vocals and the vocal melodies. Every song makes you want to sing along with the dark/melancholic tunes. On occasion the vocalist uses his heavier Death Metal influenced vocals, from their earlier albums, but most of the time he uses his clean melancholic vocals. The songs are mostly mid-tempo and slow. I must admit that the songs are not really diverse or complex, but the excellent songs make up for that minor flaw. The only real letdown is the drum-sound. Their former drummer, who I think, was a session drummer on this album, plays the drums. Unfortunately the drum-sound is really bad. Because I am not a drum fanatic, I can live with it. If you're a fan of melancholic Metal, and you like newer releases from bands such as Ever Eve, Tiamat are Paradise Lost, then check out Diving Into Darkness.
| 4
|
Darkseed's best effort
| 1,097,539,200
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10 12, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00004VVW9
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Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
1
] |
Haven is not the logical step after the experimental Projector. Haven is not as experimental as Projector, but Haven does not sound like Dark Tranquillity's earlier albums either. The songs are mostly mid-tempo. And although the vocalist almost only uses harsh vocals and the guitars are crunchier than on Projector, I still think Haven is catchier. The songs on Haven are shorter and every song has got some very catchy vocal melodies. Also a main difference between this album and their previous album is the use of keyboards. On Projector the keyboardist mainly plays piano parts. On Haven there are plenty of electronic sounds, giving the songs a different vibe. Every song is strong, but I wished that the band played some more complex songs with more lengthy instrumental parts. Nevertheless, Haven is one of Dark Tranquillity's most enjoyable albums to listen to.
| 4
|
Built to last
| 1,097,798,400
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10 15, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00004YLH6
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Rick van der Ham
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[
8,
9
] |
Nevermore is a Metal band from Seattle. They became very popular after the release of the album Dead Heart In A Dead World. Although Nevermore is often described as a Power Metal band, labelling the music as Power Metal is far from correct. The music of Nevermore sounds to groovy, heavy and distorted to be compared with Power Metal bands such as Iced Earth. On one hand Dead Heart In A Dead World contains songs that are heavier than anything they have written before. On the other hand there are also plenty of songs that musically sound like ballads. Because the music is so diverse, it is fortunate that the vocals are also very diverse. Vocalist Warel Dane uses clean vocals, but his vocals range from high to low and from melodic to distorted. Jeff Loomis is a excellent guitar player. On the album he plays with a lot of groove, and also likes to play distorted riffs. The seven string guitars and the great production make this album sound heavier than earlier albums.The songs are more vocal orientated than on previous albums. Fortunately the vocals and vocal-melodies are better than on earlier records. There is still a lot of musical firework. Just listen to the fast and technical melodic solos. These solo's are perfectly incorporated into the songs and therefore improve the songs. One of the standout tracks is "Inside For Walls". It is an up-tempo groovy song with catchy vocals and contains one of the best solos on the album. I also really like the power ballad "Believe In Nothing". The song "The Sound Of Silence" is a fast and furious played cover from Simon & Garfunkel. If you are interested in getting into Nevermore, then check out Dead Heart In A Dead World. It is their best album so far.
| 5
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Not all bands from Seattle suck
| 1,098,662,400
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10 25, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00005AAFS
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Rick van der Ham
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[
3,
3
] |
Third album from German band Rammstein. Before I heard the first single from Mutter "Sonne" I already knew the band slightly. I really liked the song and therefore I bought the single. After that I bought the album Mutter and later on also Live Aus Berlin, Herzeleid and Sehnsucht.On the first two albums Herzeleid and Sehnsucht, the band combines simple but effective marching guitars riffs, expressive vocals and techno/industrial-influenced keyboards. On Mutter, the first two elements are still present. The techno and industrial influenced keyboards are largely replaced by Gothic/Classic sounds. The keyboard-sound gives the album a warmer atmosphere. The songs on Mutter sound more mature, have better arrangements, are more vocal orientated and are less fast and heavy than on the first two albums. The sound-production is also better than on earlier releases. The sound of the first song "Mein Herz Brennt" immediately blows you away. It is a superb mid-tempo song. I really like the classical music sounds in this song. "Although the songs are generally slower than on Herzeleid and Sehnsucht, `Links 2 3 4", "Feuer Frei" and "Adios" prove that the band can still play fast and aggressive music. "Links 2 3 4" is a reaction to people who think that the band-members are racists. "Adios" is one of the few Rammstein songs that contains fast riffs without the typical Rammstein groove. It also contains on of the few solos that the band have ever played. "Nebel" and "Mutter" can be considered as ballads. Especially "Nebel" can musically be compared with "Seemann" from Herzeleid and "Klavier" from Sehnsucht. Its is an almost over-the-the top epic ballad.If you like the two previous albums, you will enjoy Mutter. I personally prefer Herzeleid and especially Sehnsucht over Mutter. I miss the keyboard style of the previous albums. I also think that the previous albums had more interesting/weird musical twist and turns. "Spieluhr" is one of the few songs on Mutter that contains interesting twists and turns. Especially the twisted child vocals and the disturbing piano parts make the song interesting. It is therefore my favourite song on the album. Mutter is an excellent album and therefore a must have for people who like heavy, groovy Metal, plenty of keyboard sounds, confronting lyrics about disturbing society issues and expressive vocals.
| 4
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More mature, less techno and industrial
| 1,099,872,000
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11 8, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00005LAQ4
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Rick van der Ham
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[
1,
6
] |
Demolition is a horrible album. The songs are uninspired. I really hate the going nowhere groove on most of the songs. The solos are the worst solos Priest have ever played. The vocals are not bad, but I am not an Owens fan. The sound on the album is lifeless. The album lasts more than 70 minutes, which in this case is a negative observation. The album is more diverse than the previous album Jugulator, but that album had much better songs. One of the worst albums I own. Should not even get one star!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
| 1
|
They lost it, when will they find it again?
| 1,097,452,800
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10 11, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00005LOPR
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Rick van der Ham
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[
1,
1
] |
Although there are some typical Testament influences on this album, Rapture can be mainly described as a melodic Black Metal album. Testament guitarist Eric Peterson is a big fan of Black Metal, mainly melodic Black Metal bands like Dimmu Borgir. On Rapture he combines his Thrash Metal roots with Black Metal. Besides playing the guitar, Eric Peterson also sings on this album. His vocals are also a mixture between Black Metal and Thrash Metal vocals. Its works surprisingly well. Although most of the songs are fast, sometimes I wished that some songs would be faster and contain more blast-beats. Also the arrangements are rather simple compared to his main influence Dimmu Borgir. Further complaints are the short length of the album and the sloppy production. Sometimes the band doesn't sound like playing very tight. Because this is Eric Peterson's first effort in a Black Metal band I hope that further releases will improve. I still recommend this album to Testament fans who do not dislike keyboards and fans of melodic Black Metal in general.
| 3
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Unholy Eric Peterson
| 1,097,625,600
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10 13, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00005QDZZ
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Rick van der Ham
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[
0,
0
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Being a fan of their first two albums, I was really surprised when I heard Chapter 3. The first two albums contain mid-tempo Black Metal with some surprising musical elements. On Chapter 3 you can still recognize the band, but they matured their sound. Chapter 3 is a modern sounding effort. Especially compared to their raw sounding early records. The band uses different metal styles besides their familiar mid-tempo Black Metal foundation. In numerous songs you can hear hints of Gothic Metal, Thrash, Metal, Death Metal and even some Progressive Metal. The first songs on the album show their Black Metal roots, but the second half of the album shows more and more other Metal styles. The only slightly negative side of the album are the main vocals. I normally like Black Metal vocals but the vocals on this album can sometimes be annoying. Fortunately there are excellent guest vocalists with clean vocals. If you think that only bands in the vein of Darkthrone or old Mayhem are Black Metal, then you should not buy this album. If you like diverse Black Metal, then check out Chapter 3.
| 4
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Surprising third album.
| 1,096,502,400
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09 30, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00005UDK1
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Rick van der Ham
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[
0,
0
] |
Tenth Dimension is Blaze's second album. The Tenth Dimension can be seen as a band-release and not a solo-release. Although Blaze is not the best vocalist around, he and the other band-members know how to write excellent songs. Fortunately Blaze only sings in his vocal range and he has also written excellent lyrics (it is a concept album) and vocal melodies. On this album Blaze delivers his best vocal efforts by far.I would describe the Tenth Dimension as a classic Heavy Metal album without al the clichés of the genre. I really like the heavy guitars and pounding drums. The overall production is also well done. There is a dark mood on the album and therefore the mood can be best compared with Iron Maiden's album X-Factor. Although the album is varied, the songs are mostly mid-tempo. One of the most interesting songs is the song "Meant To Be." It is a slow epic song with some female operatic vocals. There are also some fast and energetic songs like "Leap Of Faith" and "Speed Of Light". Although I am not very fond of new Traditional Metal releases, I really like the Tenth Dimension.I really recommend you to purchase the limited edition. It features a bonus disk with one unreleased track, 4 live tracks, 2 mp3 tracks from Blaze's first album Silicon Messiah, a video clip from the song "Ghost In The Machine" and the making of the Tenth Dimension.Even if you disliked Blaze Bayley during his Iron Maiden period try the Tenth Dimension, you probably like it.
| 4
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The Tenth Dimension is meant to be
| 1,098,230,400
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10 20, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00005V4VT
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Rick van der Ham
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[
6,
6
] |
Crucible is the second album from the "band" Halford. The band is, of course, named after Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford. When I first heard the album, I was surprised that the album sounded totally different from the more traditional based Metal album Resurrection. Crucible sounds like a mixture between traditional Metal and modern Metal. (Luckily it does not sound like Nu-Metal.) Maybe you can even see Crucible as a mixture between his work with the band Fight and the Resurrection album. Halford's vocals refer more to his Fight period than to his Priest period or Resurrection album. There are some more traditional Metal songs on the album like the song "Betrayal". I personally prefer the more ambitious and slower songs on the album, because I am not so fond of simple traditional Metal structures anymore. The most standout track for me is the bonus-track "She". I haven't heard Rob Halford use his clean vocals in such a impressive way since the Judas Priest albums in the 70's. Wow. Compared to his previous album, the songs are more complex, sound more heavier, and are stronger. Also, the songs on Crucible are less based around the vocals than Resurrection. Crucible sounds more like a band effort. If you like his previous album Resurrection because it sounds like traditional Metal or traditional Priest, then listen to Crucible first before you buy it. You could be disappointed after listening to the album. If you, like me, prefer more modern sounding Metal, without sounding trendy, then check out Crucible.
| 4
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Get the limited edition because the bonustrack "She" rules
| 1,097,452,800
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10 11, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
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B00005V6QB
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Rick van der Ham
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[
2,
2
] |
Last album from Norwegian Black Metal band Immortal. Unfortunately the band split up after this album. Fortunately the album is excellent. Because I, besides Sons Of Northern Darkness, only have the albums Battles In The North and At The Heart Of Winter it is hard to tell if it is their best effort. Immortal plays epic Black Metal without the epic vocals. The music is guitar orientated. Immortal still uses fast and furious tempos with blast beats, but not as often as they did on their earlier work. The songs sound thrashier but also more melodic, mainly because the guitars are better produced than in the past. Most songs are based around a couple of riffs that sound like if you where in the Scandinavian winter plains. I really like the clean guitar parts in various songs that almost give you a moment to relax by before the heavy guitars crank in. The vocals support the whole atmosphere. They are harsh and raw. I personally think that people who dislike Black Metal in general, but like Extreme Metal could really like the album. Play this album when it is dark and cold outside.
| 4
|
A trip in a cold and dark winter landscape
| 1,097,625,600
|
10 13, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B00005Y8E7
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
3
] |
Stormblast is the second album from Norwegian Black Metal band Dimmu Borgir. Stormblast and their debut album For All Tid are the only Dimmu Borgir albums with only Norwegian lyrics. Although I don't understand the lyrics, Stormblast is a great album. Compared to later releases the production is rawer and the keyboards sound more classical. The first song "Alt Lys Er Svunnet Hen" immediately shows this. It is one of my favourite tracks. I really like the lengthy intro, with atmospheric keys and rolling drums. The Norwegian language suites Black Metal perfectly, it gives the vocals a more raw tone than English vocals. The vocals are also very cool produced, giving them a icy atmosphere.The titeltrack is one of the more known songs of this album. It starts out with lightning sounds and than fast guitars, bass and blast beats take over the song. The epic keys make the intro even more dramatic. The rest of the songs are mainly mid-tempo. The keys have an important role on this album. They are just as important as the other instruments. Many people would say that the production is bad, but I think the production fits the music perfectly. The production is raw not shaky and unlike other Dimmu Borgir albums, the bass can be heard much better.Besides "Alt Lys Er Svunnet Hen, Dodsferd is my favourite track. There is a part on this song that is just brilliant. Normally when you here a great part of a song, it great because of one instrument or when you are lucky two instruments. On Dodsferd there is a part were every instruments plays a great part. Sorgens Kammer is a rather weird song, because it is a instrumental, only played by the keyboardist. The song sounds both romantic and dark.Stormblast is musically one of Dimmu Borgir more accessible albums, but because of the Norwegian lyrics and not state-of-the-art production many fans of later Dimmu Borgir albums do not have Stormblast. They do not know what they miss out.
| 5
|
Dark classical Black Metal
| 1,101,340,800
|
11 25, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B0000630BT
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
2,
2
] |
Painkiller is one of the best albums Judas Priest has ever released. When I look back at the entire Priest catalogue, Painkiller is their best album since Stained Class from 1978. Although Judas Priest released some excellent albums in the 80's, I misted the more complex and epic songs of the 70's. Painkiller offers some more lengthy and complex material. When the title track starts the album, you immediately hear that the album sounds heavier and faster than previous albums. Scott Travis replaced Dave Holland on the drums for the first time and you immediately notice that Travis style is more aggressive. Also the rest of the music is more intense. Fortunately Halford still uses clean vocals besides the high screams. I personally prefer his clean vocals over his high screams. The guitar solo's on the album are really cool. (Just listen to the solo on the title track and the intro solo on "Metal Meltdown".) The solo's are lengthy and very recognizable after listening to the album a couple of times. The album is very diverse, from fast to slow songs and everything in between. Therefore every song is very recognizable. The vocals are also very divers. Just listen to the creepy vocals halfway through the song "Night Crawler". On the album Priest uses some keyboard sounds. They give the songs more texture. To conclude: Painkiller is a perfect blend between the aggression of Thrash Metal and the melody of Heavy Metal. Although the album was released in 1990, it still sounds fresh and exciting.
| 5
|
Priest delivers a Metal Meltdown.
| 1,097,193,600
|
10 8, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B000063CP6
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
4,
4
] |
The Number Of The Beast is the first Iron Maiden album with Bruce Dickinson. This album had a large impact in the Metal community. There are plenty of songs that are classics and are still being played at resent concerts. The album starts out with the song "Invaders". Together with "Gangland" the least interesting tracks on the album. These songs are good, but not as good as the other tracks. "Children Of The Damned" is a mostly slow song with a haunting vibe. "Prisoner" is an up-tempo rocker. That song starts out with a sample from a movie. One of my favourite tracks on this album is "22 Acacia Avenue". The song contains the same lyrical content as "Charlotte The Harlot" from the album Iron Maiden. It is one of the more complex songs on the album. The instrumental part in the middle of the song really rocks.The title-track is a fast song. I really like the gloomy intro, before the guitars get in and all hell breaks loose. It is one of Maiden's more intense songs. Run To The Hills was the first single from the album. It is a more "radio-friendly" song. The song is extremely catchy and is therefore an excellent song to play live. Gangland is a rather fast song, but is also an average song compared to the other tracks. "Total Eclipse" did not make it on the original version of The Number Of The Beast. The band said that they regretted not including "Total Eclipse" on the album. The song originally ended up as a B-side of a single. Fortunately, on the remastered version of the album "Total Eclipse" is included.The last track on the album is "Hallowed Be Thy Name". That song is one of my favourite Iron Maiden tracks of all time. Unfortunately the studio-version is not as intense as the live versions. The song starts out with a gloomy intro. After the intro the band plays an excellent melodic part. Sadly the melodic part is played in a lower pace than the live-versions. Because I heard a live-version before I heard the studio-version, it was a slight letdown, for an otherwise excellent song. Furthermore, notice the different ending of the song compared to most live-versions. During most live-versions they play a short extra guitar lead, which is not played on the album.Although I think that The Number Of The Beast is not Maiden's best work, I still give the album 5 stars.
| 5
|
First one with Bruce
| 1,098,835,200
|
10 27, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B000063KP7
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
4,
4
] |
Fourth album of Gothic rockers Flowing Tears from Germany. Compared to their previous work, the album Serpentine contains more Metal influences. The songs are groovier and a little bit faster and less dreamy. It makes the album more divers. Compared to other Metal bands with female vocals, Stephanie Duchene has got a very unique voice. Her voice is strong, deep and melancholic. The songs are short but catchy. The guitars are groovy and the keyboards complete the songs. I highly recommend listening to Serpentine on a autumn night with headphones. If you like melancholic Rock/Metal with suitable female vocals, then check out Serpentine.
| 4
|
For the melancholic
| 1,097,193,600
|
10 8, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B0000640MS
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
0,
0
] |
This band proves that metal is long but dead. They combine different metal styles in one unique sound. The music cannot be labelled, but there are influences from Black Metal, and Gothic Metal and there are a lot of futuristic keyboard sounds. The main vocalist has got a love-it-or-hate it type voice. Most of the time he uses over the top black metal vocals. On the album there are also some clean male vocals and female vocals. The female vocals sound angelic, but they are also very creepy. The songs themselves are quite complex and original. Sometimes groove, sometimes fast, but never boring. The whole atmosphere on the album feels like a rollercoaster ride in a psychiatric building. Buy this album when you're an open minded metal fan or a psychiatric patient.
| 5
|
Rollercoaster ride in a psychiatric building
| 1,096,416,000
|
09 29, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B000067CQC
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
8,
11
] |
Live In London is an average release from an excellent band. The set list is an interesting mix of old and new songs, but the DVD does not show the entire concert. The cd version contains, I think, five or six more songs from the same concert. Personally, I think that the concert lacks an intense atmosphere. There is too must light on stage and the band plays rather uninspired. Even the crowd sounds uninspired. The band plays solid, but the band's show performance is rather dull. Halford's stage presence is really missed on the DVD. Tim Owens is a good vocalist, but his performance, especially when he is not singing, is disappointing. The extra's on the DVD consists of sound check songs in black and white, some which are not on the set list of the show, and some short non-interesting backstage parts. I would recommend the DVD from the priest box, which shows a concert from 1983 or the Electric Eye DVD, which shows a concert from 1986. I only recommend this DVD to people who: Have too much money to spent. Prefer Owens over Halford. Prefer Priest's later musical efforts over their early efforts. Prefer a modern looking concert of Priest instead of an old looking concert.
| 3
|
Average release
| 1,096,502,400
|
09 30, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B00006BXK2
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
1
] |
Paradise Lost, one of the founders of English Doom Metal, deliver a modern heavy rocking album. Although the band sounds heavier than their previous record Host, they do not return to the more heavy sounds on early records. The songs are short, catchy and well written. If you are searching for songs with lengthy instrumental parts, then do not buy this album. The songs are vocal orientated. Fortunately vocalist Nick Holmes impresses me very much on Believe In Nothing. Although the songs are extremely catchy, they have a depressive atmosphere. So do not expect happy catchy songs. The only real negative aspect of the album is that the album could have been better if some songs were longer and more challenging to listen to. On most of the songs the pace does not really change and adding some instrumental parts could have made the album better.
| 4
|
Short, catchy and well written songs.
| 1,096,502,400
|
09 30, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B00006IJ4A
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
4,
4
] |
Cypher is the only album of the band I own, but from what I have heard and read about earlier albums, Cypher sounds different than those albums. And Oceans used to play Black Metal, but Cypher cannot be described as a pure Black Metal album. Sure there are still Black Metal elements, like the occasional blast-beats, the harsh vocals and the misanthropic atmosphere, but the band has incorporated many Industrial Metal elements, and more groove.The lack of instrumental parts and the lack of tempo changes during songs, can for some people, make the album sound one-dimensional, especially when you listen to the album for the first time or when you are not focused when listening to it. The songs are mainly mid-tempo and rather short and simple, but catchy. The album is also rather short.The industrial sounds give the music an extra layer. These sounds sound like being in an industrial factory from hell. The vocals are a mix of typical Black Metal vocals and a little bit over the top vocals like Lex Icon from The Kovenant on the albums Nexus Polaris and Animatronic. Although there are a few negative sides, the songs are good enough to enjoy this album. I can recommend Cypher to open minded fans of extreme Metal.To conclude:Positive points: Well written catchy songs. Unique music style, due to the combination of modern Black Metal and Industrial Metal. Misanthropic atmosphere.Negative points: Songs have no interesting instrumental parts. The songs have to few tempo changes. The album can sound one-dimensional. Album is to short.
| 3
|
3,5 starts, good mix of Black Metal and Industrial
| 1,101,340,800
|
11 25, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B00006L3LQ
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
1
] |
Ninth album from former Doom Metal band Paradise Lost. Compared to the later releases like Believe in Nothing, One Second and especially Host, Symbol Of Life album sounds heavier. The music on Symbol Of Life album still cannot be compared with albums like Gothic or even Draconian Times, but the term Metal can be mentioned again. Especially the fast and heavy "Channel For The Pain" and also the fast "Self-obsessed" remind me of songs from Draconian Times. "Self-obsessed" shows some harmonic leads that I missed on One Second, Host and Believe In Nothing. The band still uses electronics, but not as often as on other recent albums. One of the best tracks is "Erased", with some soothing female vocals. Nick Holmes his vocals are good, but I prefer his cleaner, melodic voice on the album Believe In Nothing.An overall strong side of the album is the diversity. Not only the pace of the song, but also the balance between the use of guitars and electronics changes per song. The music on the album is melancholic, but who would expect something different from this band? One day I listened to the album after midnight and I really enjoyed it. The day after that I listened to the album in the middle of the day and the album was not half as good as the day before. I therefore recommend people to listen to the album at night.The only problem that I have with this album and also with most other albums from Paradise Lost, is that the songs are too short. There aren't any (semi)length instrumental parts. The songs are well written, but too damn short. I also think that the songs on Believe In Nothing are better, but Symbol Of Life still is a great album.
| 4
|
Great album to listen to at night
| 1,103,587,200
|
12 21, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B00007L9OP
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
1
] |
Although Kreator released some excellent albums, Coma Of Souls is still my favourite album. Coma Of Souls was released in 1990, when Thrash Metal was still popular. Kreator was and still is the most influential European Thrash Metal band. Real Thrash Metal, not Nu Metal or Hardcore bands who use some Thrash Metal riffs and are therefore labelled Thrash Metal. 14 years after the release of the album, it is still exciting to listen to the album. The sound quality is still strong enough and the songs are extremely strong. Therefore Kreator still play a lot of songs like the title-track, "People Of The Lie" and "Terror Zone." Especially "Terror Zone" is an impressive song that starts with a melodic harmony, and then continues with a heavy mid-tempo part. After that the songs explodes with fast riffs and solos. Finally the song ends in the way that it started. The guitar solos are very impressive. Every solo is very recognizable and makes the song better. I recommend this album to everyone who likes diverse, fast, and aggressive but still melodic Thrash Metal with superb solos and well-thought-about lyrics.
| 5
|
Welcome to the Terror Zone.
| 1,096,848,000
|
10 4, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B00008MLX4
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
0,
0
] |
With Love Metal H.I.M. returns to heavier form. Although the band still doesn't play Metal, their latest album is the heaviest effort since their debut album. Especially the punky up-tempo songs "Buried Alive By Love" and "Souls On Fire." "Sweet Pandemonium" reminds me of their debut album, with the doomy guitars. The catchiest songs (both released as singles) are "The Funeral Of Hearts" and "The Sacrament". "The Sacrament" contains an excellent classical piano intro and is one of the best songs on the album. The first six songs are the strongest songs on the album. The other songs are great to, but are not as strong and are also more mellow songs.The production is much better than their previous albums. The sound is heavier, I really like the heavier bass sound. On a lot of songs the band uses two guitars. The second guitar is mainly an acoustic guitar, but that guitar is not as prominent in the mix as the electric guitar. The drums on most H.I.M. songs are mainly basic, but on this album they are slightly more interesting. The keyboards do not really have a prominant role in the mix. Sometimes that is a good thing (when rawness/heaviness is needed) and sometimes it is a bad thing (especially when the keyboardist plays some really cool parts. This is also on the other H.I.M. records. You will love or hate the vocals. I personally think that on Love Metal Ville shows his best effort to date.Overall, Love Metal contains all the elements that were on their previous three albums. There aren't really new elements, but musically and vocally it is a great album. I am not sure if this is there best effort, but I know that every H.I.M. fan should have this album.
| 5
|
Great mixture of their previous three albums 4,5 stars
| 1,119,225,600
|
06 20, 2005
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B000095J17
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
0,
0
] |
Therapy? is a band that has had its ups and downs. They were very popular in the mid 1990's, with albums like Troublegum and Infernal Love, but also very underground in the late 1990's. With High Anxiety, Therapy? still prove that they are a force to be reckoned with. Unlike previous albums as Shameless and Suicide Pact You First, High Anxiety reminds me of their best album to date Troublegum. It is not a simple copy, because there are also influences from other albums they have released. High Anxiety is just an electrifying album with heavy guitars, noise attacks (no so many as on other albums) and excellent vocals. Vocalist Andy Cairs delivers his best vocal efforts so far. A negative observation is that the album, when comparing it to their entire back catalogue, does not contain any new elements. I highly recommend listening to this album when you feel like screaming along with songs.
| 4
|
Scream, if you want to
| 1,096,588,800
|
10 1, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B00009L50E
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
2,
3
] |
Most people describe Darkseed as a band that used to play death metal but evolved into gothic/dark metal. The evolving of the band can be slightly compared to Paradise Lost. Being a fan since their third album Spellcraft, I think that Astral Adventures is a great disappointment. I personally think that until now every album that Darkseed released was an improvement over previous albums. Unfortunately Astral Adventures cannot even stand in the shadow of their previous album Diving Into Darkness. Although the sound of Astral Adventures is much better than on their previous albums, the songs are pretty weak. Two other negative aspects of the album are the fact that all songs sound alike and the vocals are uninspired. On Astral Adventures the vocals are monotonous. The vocals on Diving Into Darkness are much better even though it is the same vocalist. Luckily there are also some female vocals on the new album, because otherwise the album would be even weaker. To conclude: Astral Adventures is definitely not their best album. I suggest checking out previous albums like Spellcraft, Give Me Light and especially Diving Into Darkness, instead of this album.
| 2
|
Disappointing release
| 1,096,416,000
|
09 29, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B0000A129N
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
6
] |
Although almost every album has its critics, especially the X-Factor and Virtual 11, I really loved all their albums. Dance Of Death, their 13th release, is a bit of a disappointment. Although I did not expect Iron Maiden to reinvent themselves, I think that for the first time an Iron Maiden just did not grab me. Especially the solos are uninspired and the numerous harmonies after the solos are not as original as they were in the past. Even the vocals of Dickinson are disappointing compared to Brave New World. The sound quality is also a letdown. There are some good songs on the album such as the epic "Paschendale", "Montsigur" and "Age Of Innocence". And although these songs are good I would not use them for a best of. The worst song on the album is "Journeyman", the song contains an awful chorus. I think that that is one of the worst songs Iron Maiden has ever written. To Conclude: The worst album of Iron Maiden, but compared to Metal albums in general an average release.
| 3
|
Worst Iron Maiden album
| 1,096,588,800
|
10 1, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B0000A1WOX
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
2,
2
] |
The Weight Of The Circumstances is the third album from German band Die Happy. The vocalist Marta Jandova is from the Czech Republic. It is difficult to really put a label on this band. The band calls their music popcore, because they play both heavy as poppy songs. The songs vary from up-tempo to slow and from melancholic to happy. The structures of the songs are rather basic, but the band members are excellent songwriters. The band consists of the traditional line-up of 1 vocalist, 1 guitarist, 1 bass-player and 1 drummer. There are some sound samples on the album, but they do not have an important role. When the band started out, they where often compared to fellow countrymen Guano Apes. From what I heard from that band, there are resemblances, but also large differences.Compared to the first two albums, The Weight Of The Circumstances sounds less heavy. The riffs are less heavy and the album production is less raw. The song writing, on the other hand, has improved. On this album I am really impressed by the vocals from Marta Jandova. She did sound great on earlier albums, but the vocal-performance on this album is even better. Marta Jandova has a powerful and diverse voice. She mainly sings about relationships.The first song, "Take You On A Ride", "Get Up" and "Mannequin" are the heaviest songs on the album. Especially the song "Take You On A Ride contains a very heavy riff. The song has also got a dark atmosphere. There are also up-tempo songs with a more alternative feel. Songs like "Big Boy" and "Everyday Is A Weekend" belong to that category. "Big Boy" was the first single from the album. It is a great happy up-tempo rocker. "Slow Day" and "Wrong" are two really beautiful and powerful ballads.I can really recommend this album to anyone who appreciates well-written and diverse rock music with an impressive female vocalist. I suggest you to buy the limited edition, it got 12 tracks.(The extra track is the excellent song "Standing Strong")
| 5
|
Popcore, with one of the best female vocalists around
| 1,101,427,200
|
11 26, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B0000CAXVR
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
9,
16
] |
When I heard that Tim Owens would replace Matthew Barlow on vocals, I was really sceptical about it. I do not hate his vocal style, but he is far from my favourite vocalist. When I first heard The Glorious Burden I was really disappointed. And the most disappointing part of the album are not the vocals but the music. Iced Earth used to play an interesting blend between Thrash Metal and Heavy Metal. On The Glorious Burden they do not play Thrash Metal at all. To make it even worse, the music structures are very simple. Therefore most of the songs are boring. Former singer Matthew Barlow could not have saved the album, but could have made it better. The lyrics are also disappointing. Although Horror Show also was not a lyrical masterpiece, for one album it was fun to have famous monsters as a concept on an album. On The Glorious Burden the lyrics are about "famous" battles. I personally think that they are written with an one-sided perspective. Especially a song like "When The Eagle Cries", which is about 9-11. Being proud of your country is one thing, but seeing things in such a narrow perspective is sad. For most people the "epic" Gettysburg is the highlight of their career. A lengthy song does not make it a great song. Dante's Inferno from the album Burnt Offerings is a much better "epic" song. To conclude: I will not go as far as to say, unlike some German journalists, that I will not listen to this album because of the lyrics. I will not listen to this album very often because the album is just not good enough. If you are a fan of simple structured Heavy Metal and you do not dislike one-sided patriotic lyrics, then maybe you will love this album and even give it 5 stars. If you, like me, want your Metal more interesting and challenging, then don't buy this album.
| 2
|
The Not So Glorious Downfall
| 1,096,588,800
|
10 1, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B0000DI7US
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
2,
2
] |
Synthetic Generation is the debut album from Swedish Metal band Deathstars. When I first heard the album, I immediately heard resemblances with The Kovenant. The main difference between those bands is that The Kovenant writes better and more original songs. Although Synthetic Generation is a fun album to listen to, the songs tend to sound to simple. The music is build upon up-tempo Rammstein riffs and electronic keyboard-sounds. Unfortunately the instrumentation is rather simple. There are not many instrumental parts that really stand out. The vocals are not bad, but sound a bit limited. On the title-track you can hear a vocal part, which sounds much better than the usual vocals on the album. Besides simple, the songs are also short. On Synthetic Generation Deathstars also plays the song "White Wedding" from Billy Idol. That song fits the band perfectly. If you are a fan of The Kovenant or Rammstein, then check out this album. Synthetic is a promising debut, but I hope that the second album will be better.
| 3
|
Ok debut, but the music should be more interesting
| 1,101,427,200
|
11 26, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B0000E1WMI
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
1
] |
On their first two albums (Seasons and Stormbirds) Ever Eve mixed different Metal styles into their unique style. After the second album the band changed their style drastically. On Enetics, their fifth album, Ever Eve continue where they left on E-mania, their fourth album. Just like E-mania, Enetics is a blend of modern groovy, electronic based metal with a depressive/melancholic vibe. The depressive vibe is musically the only connection with their early sound. Enetics is a great album, which contains strong songs, excellent vocals and a good production. I must admit that, although I like the simple catchy songs on Enetics, I still miss the more complex and original style of their first two albums. If you are interested in Enetics you should try to obtain the limited edition, which has an extra cd with some remixes of songs from Enetics and a enhanced part.
| 4
|
Great album, but I still miss their old style.
| 1,096,416,000
|
09 29, 2004
|
A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B00014AQ36
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
2,
2
] |
The Other Side is the fourth album of the German Farmer Boys. It is not easy to put a label on the band. The guitars are groovy and sometimes sound like bands like Pantera and Prong, although they do not sound as heavy as those bands. The vocals are both melodic and melancholic. The songs are vocal orientated, short and catchy, but there are some interesting instrumental parts. If I would label it, I would say the band plays modern sounding metal with an alternative touch. Because the theme of the album is movies, there are musically a few hints to films and series. The production is excellent and with a little more support from their record label this band can become very popular outside Germany. I highly recommend this album.
| 4
|
Down here on the farm.
| 1,096,588,800
|
10 1, 2004
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B0007KVAVG
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
1,
3
] |
I was really skeptical when Halford rejoined Judas Priest. Could they make a good record? Jugulator was a good album, but lacked diversity. Demolition is one of the worst albums I own. Angel Of Retribution delivers what most fans would expect, namely traditional metal. The positive thing about it is that it is mostly well played, ranging from crunching songs like "Judas Rising" and "Demonizer", ballads like "Angel", mid tempo stuff like Revolution and epic stuff like Lochness. Rob Halford does a great effort, wizefully not using too much high vocals (he has to sing them live).There are also a few negative aspects. The album lacks new elements. Everything you hear has been played before in the large metal history. The solos do not really improve the songs like they did in the past. I also would have preferred faster songs like "Painkiller", "Exciter", or "Metal Meltdown". I also do not really like the epic song Lochness. The lyrics are cheesy and it should not have lasted more than 13 minutes. There are way better epic tracks. It is the last song on the album and I always tend to stop the album before that song begins.To conclude: It is by far not their best record, but it is not bad at all. Musically it is a mixture of Painkiller, the early eighties albums and small hints from their seventies releases. Influences from Jugulator or Demolition cannot be found. I personally like Halford's solo releases more, but if you prefer classic Priest then you can really enjoy the album. If you want something new then check out other bands.
| 4
|
Just under 4 stars. Good album but no classic.
| 1,116,028,800
|
05 14, 2005
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A1DO5PCHEGAPRH
|
B00099HFKA
|
Rick van der Ham
|
[
0,
0
] |
It has been a while since Bruce Dickinson released a solo album. Therefore it is a disappointment that the cd only last 43:36. Tyranny of Souls is a good album, with a descent production. Unfortunately it is not Dickinson's best effort. I prefer Balls To Picasso, Accident Of Birth and The Chemical Wedding. The main problem I have with this album is that there isn't anything new to hear. On every solo album the music sounded different. Tattooed Millionaire was a (raw) rock album, Ball To Picasso contained a lot of tribal feeling and was really experimental, Skunk works was an alternative rock album, Accident of Birth was a traditional Heavy Metal album with some modern touches and The Chemical Wedding was a more groovy albums, with heavy guitars, but also a lot of acoustic guitars. On Tyranny of Souls you mainly hear a mixture of the last two Dickinson albums. The best songs are the songs from the trilogy, namely "Navigate The Seas Of The Sun", "River Of No Return" and "Power Of The Sun". I especially like "Navigate The Seas Of The Sun" because I like the chill atmosphere and Dickinson's vocals. Compared to Dickinson's effort on the Iron Maiden record Dance Of Death, his vocals on Tyranny of Souls are much better. The vocals are the real highlight of the album. The music is not bad, but doesn't contain a lot of memorable moments, like on previous records. Also the solos aren't that great.The drums could have been better. You can unfortunately hear that there is a different drummer on this album, than on other Dickinson records.Overall not a bad album. Dickinson released such great albums in the past that were way better than this one, but compared to other bands this is still a great album. My negative feelings about this album is also feeded by the fact that the album is to short and that his last album was releases 7 years ago and it can take awhile before he will release a new solo record.
| 3
|
3,5 stars Should have been better
| 1,119,225,600
|
06 20, 2005
|
A1DO5POTXHLE8
|
B002AKIAVE
|
Andrew C
|
[
3,
3
] |
This tool is easy enough to use without instructions. I installed the AC belt on my Mazda 2.3L without any problems. The screw is pretty useless as it didn't fit the crank pulley.
| 4
|
It does the job.
| 1,365,379,200
|
04 8, 2013
|
A1DO5Q3F457DWG
|
0007172826
|
Natasha "nattygans"
|
[
0,
1
] |
This book was very good, and it is a very fast read (it took me two evenings). A friend recommended it to me, knowing my interest in art; and at first I was a bit apprehensive because the book is more description than plot. However, it was wonderful; and even though the book was very descriptive, Chevalier doesn't get too lost in her own words. The book is told in the first person, which I think was a wise decision on the author's part. It is the thoughts of the main character that make the story worth reading, watching her take in the world around her and respond to it. The only thing I was disappointed in was that the conflict in the book was a bit anticlimatic -- I think that the description on the back of the book makes it seem that there is more going on in the story than there actually is. But, beyond that (and my disappointment was really just the result of my own expectations), the book was wonderful. I highly recommend it.
| 4
|
Wonderful descriptions...
| 1,094,601,600
|
09 8, 2004
|
A1DO5Q3F457DWG
|
0060563370
|
Natasha "nattygans"
|
[
3,
5
] |
I quickly ordered this book after reading the first five pages on Amazon.com, convinced that I would love it. However, I was sorely disappointed. The characters were likeable enough, however too much of the plot was given away on the back cover of the book or by foreshadowing within the book itself. The few details of the story that weren't so easy to guess (or read on the back) were not very exciting. I found myself simply wanting to finish the story, and was never really absorbed by the plot. Very unsatisfying. On a positive note, there were some very amusing parts concerning the main character's daytime jobs -- reminded me of a few of my summer jobs in college! All in all, it was simply average entertainment. I am not sure if I would call it a waste of time, but it was pretty darn close!
| 3
|
Disappointing
| 1,094,428,800
|
09 6, 2004
|
A1DO5Q3F457DWG
|
0679882839
|
Natasha "nattygans"
|
[
11,
11
] |
I'm an au pair for an 18 month old boy and he absolutely LOVES this book! He requests me to read it numerous times a day, several times in a row. This has been going on for over two months now, so I would recommend this book for any toddler who is already showing an interest in books. I still haven't gotten tired of reading it, and it's fun to come up with new ways of reading it to him; the story is fun in itself -- for both him and I. He loves the long "teller, weller, beller, geller, etc. in the cellar" which I speed read through and he always laughs at. And then, with "the yottle in the bottle whom I do not wish to keep," he always shakes his head right along with me. Another plus is that I have memorized the book by now, and if he begins to get fussy (e.g. when getting his diaper changed, or on the way home after a tiring excursion) I can recite it to him and it usually improves his mood quite a bit! I would highly recommend this book to any parent or caregiver. Out of the three Dr. Seuss boardbooks we have so far (the others being Mr. Brown Can Moo and The ABC Book), this is by far my favorite, and his too.
| 5
|
Still fun, after 200 reads!
| 1,108,857,600
|
02 20, 2005
|
A1DO5Q3F457DWG
|
0767912268
|
Natasha "nattygans"
|
[
2,
2
] |
I am a newcomer to chick-lit, and I must say by and large it has been a waste of money and dissapointing. However, I did enjoy this book. This is my first book by Jane Green and she is a good writer. The book wasn't perfect, though. I did like the main character; however, the last 100 or so pages are just kind of filler -- you can already guss how it will end. Not that much of the book is surprising, but it is worth the ride until those last 100 pages. Also, I feel like the main character, Alice, goes through an abrupt change near the end, as if Green realized the book was getting too long and neeeded to finish it off, or perhaps she just got tired of the story. My biggest complaint, though, about the book is Green's attitude towards the philandering husband. More than once she explains it away as him just not being able to help himself -- which is a load of bull and made me quite sad/incensed that this is an accepted worldview. To end, I enjoyed the book -- finished it in a weekend. From what I've read so far, I will definitely check out more of her books.
| 3
|
Finally...decent writing
| 1,105,833,600
|
01 16, 2005
|
A1DO5Q3F457DWG
|
0786890754
|
Natasha "nattygans"
|
[
2,
2
] |
I bought this book on a whim a few minutes before I was boarding a train for a long ride. I almost put the book back when I noticed that not only was the author only 22, she also was the Irish PM's daughter (I figured it must have been connections that got an author published so young). While that may be true, those would-be connections only succeeded at exposing a deserving, talented author. The book was very funny and witty -- there were times when I was visibly laughing, hoping that my fellow train passengers didn't think I was too strange. Especially funny was the first scene involving the hairdresser. The book was also touching in its depiction of the love between the main character and her departed husband. Ahern even showed the irrational but oh-so-true insecurities that find their way into many relationships -- questioning the other person's true thoughts about oneself. As far as critiquing goes, I felt like Ahern lost some of her comedic steam as the book went on; also, even the funniest parts weren't so original (but they WERE funny). Lastly, perhaps it is just me (and I have never been in such a situation, so I can't say for sure), but the husband ending each letter with "PS I love you" seemed more cheesy than touching, especially for how witty the characters were. All in all, I really enjoyed the book; and though it is not destined to be a classic, I have and will continue to suggest it to selected people. I look forward to reading more of Ahern's work. Oh, and I would suggest the hardcover edition -- at over 400 pages, the paperback was quite cumbersome!
| 4
|
Surprisingly Good
| 1,095,206,400
|
09 15, 2004
|
A1DO5Q3F457DWG
|
1853047805
|
Natasha "nattygans"
|
[
14,
15
] |
I just finished reading the Xenophobe's Guide to the Americans. It was a very funny little book, took less than an hour to read. As long as I remained undefensive (I am an American), I enjoyed it. However, I would say that the book is more meant for humor than for actually understanding the culture. Several times the author mentioned atypical examples, or outrageous happenings, to get a point across (e.g. ordering frozen vegetables online). However, some of the examples, despite their absurdity, were dead on! Like I said, it is a very funny book, and I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good laugh. However, to get a less-stereotypical, more accurate view of any culture, I would recommend the Culture Shock! Series instead.
| 4
|
Great humor, sacrifices insight
| 1,095,206,400
|
09 15, 2004
|
A1DO5Q3F457DWG
|
1864503696
|
Natasha "nattygans"
|
[
3,
3
] |
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone spending more than a week in the Baltics! Last year, I spent a semester in Lithuania, and this book made the transition much easier! From going to the pharmacy to buy flu medication, to trying to find out where the outdoor market was, to telling a doctor that I had hurt my knee -- this book was constantly by my side and helped me be very independent while in a foriegn country. I was also able to learn a lot of phrases that I wouldn't have in my Lithuanian class. My only complaint is that sometimes the phonetic guide was a bit confusing, but this rarely interfered with my communication (if it does, you can just show the phrase to the person you are trying to speak with).
| 4
|
Incredibly Helpful
| 1,080,950,400
|
04 3, 2004
|
A1DO5Q4595SEVD
|
B00BS4VGIM
|
Irene Fry
|
[
1,
1
] |
I received this item for christmas and use it on a daily basis. It is the warmest blanket ever and so soft. My 10 month old granddaughter absolutely loves it as well. She goes for the blanket everytime she visits. Great throw!
| 5
|
LOVE IT
| 1,398,816,000
|
04 30, 2014
|
A1DO5QIQTZL66W
|
0060977493
|
Shazar
|
[
1,
1
] |
This is a beautiful book.. the descriptive passages from the child's point of view take off in flights of fancy that streched my mind back into the creative dreams of childhood. Arundhati Roy is an author who has brought me to tears and laughter- this book is absolutely worth reading again and then a few years later.. read it again... highly recommended.
| 5
|
Wonderful book written by a highly skilled creative author.
| 1,386,633,600
|
12 10, 2013
|
A1DO5QIQTZL66W
|
0062105620
|
Shazar
|
[
1,
1
] |
I loved this book. I couldn't keep my nose out of it. What a beautiful storyteller Isabel Allende is. She weaves a tale so catching and so intriguing that I felt I realy got under the skin of Maya. She drew me into her world, both of the stark difficulty of the street and the harsh realities of addiction to the clarity and simplicity of her healing time. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wishes to lose themselves is a story well worth reading.
| 5
|
Wonderful, haunting, disturbing and a tale too good to put down.
| 1,380,931,200
|
10 5, 2013
|
A1DO5QIQTZL66W
|
1576754499
|
Shazar
|
[
0,
0
] |
Great book.. so helpful for my work here in India.. can't wait to see how I can assist people to implement these ideas and solutions.
| 5
|
Brilliant given me so many ideas!
| 1,365,724,800
|
04 12, 2013
|
A1DO5QIQTZL66W
|
1591846072
|
Shazar
|
[
1,
3
] |
Thanks Seth Godin.. love your art. I was sorry when this book was finished.. so guess its time to read it again soon.
| 5
|
Inspiring in every chapter.
| 1,361,577,600
|
02 23, 2013
|
A1DO5QIQTZL66W
|
B0077SPHM4
|
Shazar
|
[
0,
0
] |
Its great.. small, compact, touch screen works nicely.. really like the way I can highlight a word and find the meaning immediately.
| 5
|
love the backlight
| 1,361,577,600
|
02 23, 2013
|
A1DO5QIQTZL66W
|
B009S2CWX4
|
Shazar
|
[
0,
0
] |
nice and light.. love the colour and really portects my new Kindle well. Like the way it turns off the Kindle when you close the cover.
| 4
|
like it...
| 1,361,577,600
|
02 23, 2013
|
A1DO5QIQTZL66W
|
B00CDJXPZI
|
Shazar
|
[
1,
1
] |
Hilary's book is incredible.. I can't tell you how many times I had goosebumps reading it.. the resonance of so much comes through it.. I totally loved it. I couldn't put it down and luckily was on a long flight to had an uninterrupted read. I feel like it has affirmed so many things about my own life... and deepened my sense of the rightness of following my intution in my life and doing what feels right instead of what I 'should' do.Hilary pulls you into her story like a brilliant mystery writer.. and yet it is not fiction.. I kept being totaly intrigued at what was around the next corner... highly recommeneded reading for anyone who is seeking something out of the ordinary and inspirational.
| 5
|
Inspirational and intriguing read
| 1,380,153,600
|
09 26, 2013
|
A1DO5QT32P6DVO
|
1936976226
|
ickball
|
[
0,
0
] |
excellent book,i recommend buying and reading this book,and the movie is on putlocker.very realistic story ,hoe you enjoy it.thnx.have a great time
| 5
|
great book,buy it now
| 1,398,988,800
|
05 2, 2014
|
A1DO5QT32P6DVO
|
B00024YOGU
|
ickball
|
[
2,
12
] |
well,as far as making an indie film and winning film festivals with this camera,,yes this camera is superior in quality,,and if you do manage a great film and make it as a film maker,you wont be sticking to your indie roots,,as robert rodriguez did,he said all that indie stuff and soon as he went with the big studios,,he left his roota behind,got the same big name actors in all his flicks,antonio banderas,,give me a break,,what happened to ,,oh ill give new and upcoming actors a try,,,what a bunch of crap,,and you will do the same,,money curupts,,dont you forget it,,and your film making will be generic too,,,but to get there this camera will take you there,,,
| 5
|
stick to da man
| 1,312,934,400
|
08 10, 2011
|
A1DO5QT32P6DVO
|
B001DPY0VG
|
ickball
|
[
0,
1
] |
my 50 inch dpl samsung wont get any brighter after i put in a new bulb,color wheel and ballast,i have to turn off all light and then it is still dark.i can see picture but dark,it looks fine what i can see,,i dont know what is going on,,i put in 2 bulbs,new,color wheel spins quiet,ballast is new,,powers the bulb,color wheel spins,bulb light bright,no noise,but the dam thing is dark,,not real dark but i have to watch in darkened room.i dont know what else to buy now for it.if anyone can tell me why this is going on and what i can do to fix this.
| 5
|
samsung dpl hs bp 98 5087a
| 1,337,472,000
|
05 20, 2012
|
A1DO5QT32P6DVO
|
B005CMSDKA
|
ickball
|
[
1,
2
] |
i read this script years ago when it was on a little web site for film scripts,,im amazed that they made a movie about it,,,it was just a little ordinary script,,,wow,,it made it,,,i was even thiunking of making a short film of it,,,hollywood must have found it last year???
| 5
|
amazing script
| 1,345,420,800
|
08 20, 2012
|
A1DO5QT32P6DVO
|
B00879PZ8I
|
ickball
|
[
2,
4
] |
i have to say these are perfect thowers,,i was watching a movie and seen a knife thrower with the girl on a rotating circle,,well i put my girlfriend on the wooden fence and tied her hand and feet and threw a few,,they were right on target,,,and only hit her once,,she then quit and had to go to emergency,,,but i recommend these,,if you can talk your wife into being your target,,,,,,
| 5
|
right on target
| 1,370,304,000
|
06 4, 2013
|
A1DO5QT32P6DVO
|
B00A3MY7L8
|
ickball
|
[
9,
14
] |
this is the worst,,now you have to plug in a mic not on camera but on a cable cord,,now the mini mics will swing and noise in hi speed filming will be heard wistling and bumping on cable,,this is just greed by gopro,,every little accessory is priced,,they have gotten so greedy that they overprice a small cable.i have no repect for gopro now,this stupid cable is perfect example,,they took away the 3.5mm mic hole,because they wanted to charge for a cable to plug in the mics,,,this is a planned marketing tool that is just greed.every accessory is overpriced,,every accessory,,,go you have done the people wrong.
| 1
|
worst
| 1,361,145,600
|
02 18, 2013
|
A1DO5QT32P6DVO
|
B00AXTQQDS
|
ickball
|
[
1,
6
] |
why does not anyone tell that the nikon d5200 has a clean uncompresed video out at the highest quality??that is sooo important,,you can now record to a field recorder like the atamos ninja at raw video out with HDMI clean video output..that was the only reason i got this camera,,and on ebay it was 600 dollars,,that is a scandle that this is being sold so cheap,,the video on this is professional quality as good as the 5dmark2 or 3 and higher quality camcorders,,this video is that good,,the color is amazing and the sensor out put to recorder you can edit uncompressed video.just an amazing camera.why are people not buying this camera??because it has a plastic body,,???yes,,yes uyes,,people are stuck on looks just like everything else they deside on,,,well good,,that means i get to have a professional quality video camera for cheeeeeap...keep not buying the overpriced consumer stuff cameras so i can pick the good stuff up,,,keep buying the more expensive with less quality,,,,go americans,,,,,idiots.
| 5
|
nikon d5200 uncompressed video out
| 1,377,648,000
|
08 28, 2013
|
A1DO5QT32P6DVO
|
B00BX4BF8S
|
ickball
|
[
0,
0
] |
ok,,i just got this gps device,,and yes instruction are crap,,but,,if you study them you can find that you need a sim card that has minutes or paid value on it,,so you can call it,,,so buy sim card and buy activation on sim,,,place sim in device,,then,,you have to turn power button on press for 3 secs or more,,it blinks 3 times,,then,,you go to this web page,,http;//gps588.com,,,and then you register by putting in the id,,that is the numbers,,last 8 digits on gps device,,on back of it,,,then,,you add the password and that is,,,123456,,then you log in,,you will come to a page with map,,like google maps,,,then i guess you call the sim carb number on device,,it will send you the cordinates of the device so you can log the cordinates on the map,,that will pinpoint were the device is on the map,,,i havent got that far as im still getting the sim card valued,,you have to log into the sim card web page to buy minutes on it,,or at a store,,but sim card needs to have minutes or vaue on it so u can call it and it will answer.and you need to get a number to the sim card by registering the sim,,,let the sim ring 2 times and it will send back pinpoint numbers,,,let ring 4 times and it will conect inreal time and you can have listening and 2 way cominication to the device.,.listening device it seems,,,then you need to send the sim card number,,like #711# and password # and so forth,,it says it on the instructions,,,but you have to get contact with the sim by caling it,,,so get the sim registered with value and the sim number so u can call it,,,it will get you numbers for maps to track the device,,,it is simple really,,,,,,,,
| 1
|
gps china
| 1,371,168,000
|
06 14, 2013
|
A1DO5R9AKU0JJQ
|
B0009KQOLA
|
Alyosha
|
[
0,
0
] |
This live DVD of Shadow Project is great in my opinion. Yes the video's are slightly blurry on certain performances and the sound is a little off but it is nothing that is to bad you can still clearly hear everything(at least I could). The only thing that sort of annoyed me and I thought was a little...corny is when they show 2 separate live performances of the same song at once. It would have been better if they would have stuck to 1 song has this live performance and this song has another live performance. The interview is cool to hear and you get to see a little of Shadow Project after the shows(not much just a little but it was still cool to me everyone is so much fun). The spoken word that is also included is very nice. All in all I loved this live DVD if you are a Shadow Project fan I would highly recommend you buy this for your collection.
| 5
|
Must have for your collection
| 1,357,862,400
|
01 11, 2013
|
A1DO5RF9KBMD8D
|
B0009I8QGS
|
AJM, FL "AJM"
|
[
1,
2
] |
My husband was an Infantry Officer and Helicopter Pilot in the Vietnam War. This series seems to be very realistic and I am realizing what he must have gone through as a young man. I am very pleased with the presentation and sad at the same time.
| 5
|
tour of duty all three seasons
| 1,206,662,400
|
03 28, 2008
|
A1DO5RJXR9PNJ8
|
B009DQTLE8
|
Taylor
|
[
1,
2
] |
This was a wonderful first novel by the author! I started it on Tuesday afternoon and was finished with it by Wednesday night. I literally could not put it down. The author did such an amazing job with keeping the reader hooked and engaged. I felt all the emotions Nevaeh felt and yearned for all the answers she did. I wasn't able to read the novel fast enough, and I didn't want it to end! I am impatiently waiting for the next novel by Alexandra Laine!!
| 5
|
A wonderful and gripping read! Couldn't put it down!
| 1,354,752,000
|
12 6, 2012
|
A1DO5RL2XR1Z5B
|
0345505085
|
Samantha Richardson
|
[
0,
0
] |
Barry has done it again! I am a huge fan of all his books. Before I read this I was disappointed it wasn't a Rain novel, but I couldn't put it down. He is truly the master of suspense.
| 5
|
Awesome!!!
| 1,242,086,400
|
05 12, 2009
|
A1DO5RY6BA3QCC
|
B001D75K9A
|
Raymond Perez Jr.
|
[
0,
0
] |
A really good way to organize my garage. Strong and sturdy. I would recommend it and it was easy to install.
| 4
|
Does the trick
| 1,401,580,800
|
06 1, 2014
|
A1DO5S92RTKJYA
|
6302135621
|
O.K.
|
[
9,
10
] |
Apparently the film was originally going to be based on the life of Howard Hughes, with Joseph Cotten in the lead role. But Welles decided to take on Hearst instead and took up the lead himself. And then he had to spend the rest of his life trying to live up to having made the most intelligently designed film ever at age 24...
| 5
|
Welles the Creator
| 1,132,358,400
|
11 19, 2005
|
A1DO5SS6BUXZSJ
|
B0057D51ZY
|
Todd Burton
|
[
0,
0
] |
Works better than previous $25 Belkin brand FM transmitters I've used. Strong signal. Charge is somewhat week and it took a few minutes to get it to work in my car power outlet, but for $8 I felt like I got it for a steal. Cord is somewhat short, but it works well for my Accord. If you have a truck or SUV or even a minivan, I would recommend looking at one with a slightly longer cord. (It's maybe 2-2.5 ft long)
| 5
|
Works like charm
| 1,371,686,400
|
06 20, 2013
|
A1DO5TD1FEDCN9
|
0446177903
|
Rogers "Sweetgrace16"
|
[
12,
33
] |
I purchased this book, read it, and turned around and sold it in the same week. Why? Simply put this book tells you nothing more than what we all know...cutting calories and exercise is the only way to lose weight. In other words, Dr. Gott tells us that a "calorie is a calorie" so in my humble opinion I ask. Why do without things we like? Why don't we just reduce the amount, exercise, and not feel deprived?
| 1
|
Bought it ---Sold it
| 1,199,577,600
|
01 6, 2008
|
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