annodomini
Posts: 782 From: Lithuania |
Im the big, very big fan of Pirates of Caribbean, and this album really creates Piratish atmosphere, and the lyrics, that few are based on POC, are really powerfull, still funny. It was an experiance to hear word like: Barbossa, pieces of eigyt... etc.
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StratoDan1990
Posts: 24 From: UK
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11.11.2008 - 22:27Rating: 8
I love korpiklaani and turisas, but Alestorm are my most favourite. Their Terror on the high seas EP was amazing, since they released that in 06 ive been a huge fan.
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MétalNoir Fils du Lys
Posts: 847 From: Canada |
23.11.2008 - 20:16Rating: 6
In the same vein as Terasbetoni... Incredibly cheesy, yet makes me smile. Not great music, but a lot of happiness in there!
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Talvi
Posts: 825 From: Spain |
24.11.2008 - 09:51Rating: 2
TalviPosts: 825 From: Spain
The rating is too generous. This album is nothing but crap.
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Doc G. Full Grown Hoser
Posts: 9718 From: Canada |
24.11.2008 - 09:54Rating: 6
Doc G.Full Grown HoserPosts: 9718 From: Canada
Written by Talvi on 24.11.2008 at 09:51
The rating is too generous. This album is nothing but crap.
Yes, I had that same feeling, the only regret I have about this review (despite the 95% negative feedback about it ). Occasionally there are times when I can listen to a song or two every now and then, but even when I'm in that type of mood theres usually something better I want to listen to.
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X-Ray Rod Skandino
Posts: 18274 From: Sweden |
Written by Doc G. on 24.11.2008 at 09:54
Occasionally there are times when I can listen to a song or two every now and then, but even when I'm in that type of mood theres usually something better I want to listen to.
I can't do that... I just feel fucking embarassed when I hear the vocals... that's the point when I know "I have to stop this NOW"
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Janne Hugin
Posts: 1721 From: Hungary |
JanneHuginPosts: 1721 From: Hungary
Hey guys, have you ever seen Alestorm live?! I bet you haven't because you wouldn't say such things if you had...
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Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck
Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands |
Written by Janne on 24.11.2008 at 21:20
Hey guys, have you ever seen Alestorm live?! I bet you haven't because you wouldn't say such things if you had...
This is an album review and not a live review.
I have seen bands that are brilliant live yet on cd they are shit, so when reviewing their cd's I will say they are shit. No matter how brilliant they are live.
Hell, I enjoyed Korpiklaani live because I was drunk but still say their music on album is mediocre at best.
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Ellrohir Heaven Knight
Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic |
EllrohirHeaven KnightPosts: 8662 From: Czech Republic
And i like Korpiklaani both live and studio
about Alestorm i dont know, because i missed them live
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Elio Red Nightmare
Posts: 4920 From: Italy |
ElioRed NightmarePosts: 4920 From: Italy
I think the vote Dr.Rock gives is too high, considering what he says the review. If I thought this about an ablum, I would give it way less then 7-
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IntoPlighT said: "Slipknot is 15 years old how the fuck is that Nu metal?"
BEST. QUOTE. EVER.
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Doc G. Full Grown Hoser
Posts: 9718 From: Canada |
02.01.2009 - 01:25Rating: 6
Doc G.Full Grown HoserPosts: 9718 From: Canada
Written by Elio on 01.01.2009 at 17:13
I think the vote Dr.Rock gives is too high, considering what he says the review. If I thought this about an ablum, I would give it way less then 7-
Because despite terribly lame and overall being bad song writers, they are very good musicians, the musicianship in the album is what earned it the rating I felt was appropriate. That, and there were 2 songs I enjoyed the entire way through, and there are actually a few ok riffs and solos dispersed amongst the shit.
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Elio Red Nightmare
Posts: 4920 From: Italy |
ElioRed NightmarePosts: 4920 From: Italy
Written by Doc G. on 02.01.2009 at 01:25
Written by Elio on 01.01.2009 at 17:13
I think the vote Dr.Rock gives is too high, considering what he says the review. If I thought this about an ablum, I would give it way less then 7-
Because despite terribly lame and overall being bad song writers, they are very good musicians, the musicianship in the album is what earned it the rating I felt was appropriate. That, and there were 2 songs I enjoyed the entire way through, and there are actually a few ok riffs and solos dispersed amongst the shit.
Mmh. But you also said most of them were similar/already heard.
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BEST. QUOTE. EVER.
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Doc G. Full Grown Hoser
Posts: 9718 From: Canada |
02.01.2009 - 01:32Rating: 6
Doc G.Full Grown HoserPosts: 9718 From: Canada
Written by Elio on 02.01.2009 at 01:28
Written by Doc G. on 02.01.2009 at 01:25
Written by Elio on 01.01.2009 at 17:13
I think the vote Dr.Rock gives is too high, considering what he says the review. If I thought this about an ablum, I would give it way less then 7-
Because despite terribly lame and overall being bad song writers, they are very good musicians, the musicianship in the album is what earned it the rating I felt was appropriate. That, and there were 2 songs I enjoyed the entire way through, and there are actually a few ok riffs and solos dispersed amongst the shit.
Mmh. But you also said most of them were similar/already heard.
Most
1. in the greatest quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number: to win the most votes.
2. in the majority of instances.
3. greatest, as in size or extent.
Not all. Understand?
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Elio Red Nightmare
Posts: 4920 From: Italy |
ElioRed NightmarePosts: 4920 From: Italy
Written by Doc G. on 02.01.2009 at 01:32
Written by Elio on 02.01.2009 at 01:28
Written by Doc G. on 02.01.2009 at 01:25
Written by Elio on 01.01.2009 at 17:13
I think the vote Dr.Rock gives is too high, considering what he says the review. If I thought this about an ablum, I would give it way less then 7-
Because despite terribly lame and overall being bad song writers, they are very good musicians, the musicianship in the album is what earned it the rating I felt was appropriate. That, and there were 2 songs I enjoyed the entire way through, and there are actually a few ok riffs and solos dispersed amongst the shit.
Mmh. But you also said most of them were similar/already heard.
Most
1. in the greatest quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number: to win the most votes.
2. in the majority of instances.
3. greatest, as in size or extent.
Not all. Understand?
There's no need to mock me.
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Feng
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I agree with this review. The entire sound of the album is too cheesy for me really. I can see the appeal though, I have a few friends who love this album.... but personally it just does not do it for me.
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5 From me. cheesy keyboard jerking off.
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Daggon Underpaid M.D.
Posts: 1689 From: Mexico |
07.08.2009 - 08:27Rating: 7
DaggonUnderpaid M.D.Posts: 1689 From: Mexico
Written by Doc G. on 22.05.2008 at 03:50
Written by Daggon on 13.05.2008 at 06:49
if you didn't like it who cares.
If that were true every review on this site would be a 9.9/10.
Sorry man, I was an idiot back then, now I understand what you said on your review, I now find this album cheesy, boring, vomitive and mediocre. Just two songs are quiet good, and they are the ones you mentioned. Still I find it funny at times but surely I won't be listening to this frequentlly.
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Ellrohir Heaven Knight
Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic |
EllrohirHeaven KnightPosts: 8662 From: Czech Republic
And i still find it good though new release is even better for me
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Njord njord
Posts: 1129 From: Portugal |
NjordnjordPosts: 1129 From: Portugal
Yes, it's a cheesy album, but I think the band suffers much negative comments because it's associated with the viking scene when for me they are more similar to the symphonic/power sound. I say this because they have all: almost same structure in every song, keyboards all the way, choirs, fast solos, etc..
Maybe because I prefer the symphonic scene I enjoyed what this album brought (the inclusion of the accordion, more agressivity, no female voice or lyrics without drama), so it's a good finding for who's a bit tired of nightwish, angtoria or sonata arctica.
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Like the album, lively music what ever the critics says, lyics do make sense...more over i think the review is way too rhetoric...cheers Alestrom!!! we love you....:)
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Lord_Regnier
Posts: 1469 From: Canada |
Written by Talvi on 24.11.2008 at 09:51
This album is nothing but crap.
Agreed. And I totally agree with the review about boring guitars, childish lyrics and unbearable cheesiness.
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MegaTheJester
Posts: 2 From: UK |
But if you don't like cheese, you'll never know how great a ham sandwich can be.
Don't be so hasty to dismiss this kind of thing. It's a lovely piece of fictional indulgence.
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Powerslavex Alexskywalker
Posts: 777 From: UK |
06.07.2011 - 12:32Rating: 5
Written by Lord_Regnier on 12.09.2009 at 03:06
Written by Talvi on 24.11.2008 at 09:51
This album is nothing but crap.
Agreed. And I totally agree with the review about boring guitars, childish lyrics and unbearable cheesiness.
it is worse than crap i hate the vocals one of the worst i've ever heard
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Slayer666
Posts: 2466 From: Serbia |
04.09.2011 - 11:48Rating: 5
Yeeeah.... no.
A band that relies solely on a (very cheesy) gimmick to propel their music forward will never click with me.
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Moosh666
Posts: 132 From: Australia |
05.09.2011 - 16:48Rating: 6
I'm an Alestorm fan (prepares for shitstorm of abuse), but I have to partially agree here, this is mediocre compared to their later releases, but if it weren't for this captain feathersword release I probably wouldn't have found them in the first place. Not a bad album at all, but not a good one either. Rather like GWAR's existence...
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Future Warrior
Posts: 4 From: USA
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13.09.2011 - 03:10Rating: 9
I don't know, I liked it...
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Milena gloom cookie
Posts: 4603 From: Norway |
Milenagloom cookiePosts: 4603 From: Norway
Written by MegaTheJester on 27.01.2010 at 05:14
But if you don't like cheese, you'll never know how great a ham sandwich can be.
Don't be so hasty to dismiss this kind of thing. It's a lovely piece of fictional indulgence.
Agreed. I'm a fan of this band.
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