Written by elseif on 25.07.2010 at 06:18

A little bit harsh

Written by elseif on 25.07.2010 at 06:29

I think it's not uninspired, they tried to evolve while keeping their sound and introduced a new intrument for the "Rust Never Sleeps" intro.

And I also think that this is a very clean and energetic album, well I enjoy this album!

Written by Necrodamus on 25.07.2010 at 08:37

I agree that their formula is beginning to become more and more repetitive with each album. Still there are much worse releases on the market, and this is not a bad album by any means. A good effort nonetheless.

Written by moe5512 on 25.07.2010 at 13:10

I agree on the most parts

Written by Guest on 25.07.2010 at 19:03

Haha, well before you do a review, you should probably research the title a little bit. The Kokko's are hunters, they use that type of shotgun for hunting, probably around there swamp areas they live near.
That's a nice bit of trivia you have there - something that would have made ranting about the title in my review irrelevant!

Second, there always seems to be a sense of unhappiness with progression or the lack there of. Its a lose lose situation for bands.
Couldn't agree more - if a band changes, people are going to be upset about it; if a band re-releases the same material over and over, people will be unhappy. On the other hand, both events will also lead to their fair share of appraisal.

I think that Kalmah, yes, do maintain a similar style for each album, but really listen to each album and I think they have changed a lot from album to album. Let's face it, judging evey album based on whether it is groundbreaking or not is kind of biased. Everything can't be groundbreaking. If that were the case, then bands like amon amarth should receive lower ratings for each album, because they aren't really changing either.
Again I agree: While there is nothing groundbreaking about this release, Kalmah have shown again their ability to change and that proves they aren't willing to rest on their laurels. That being said, it would be nice to see them progress and change while maintaining what made them unique and groundbreaking during their earlier years.

Written by warrior_of_ice on 26.07.2010 at 07:03

Personally, i love this album. this review was really unfair

Written by Troy Killjoy on 26.07.2010 at 13:35

Written by warrior_of_ice on 26.07.2010 at 07:03

Personally, i love this album. this review was really unfair

What was unfair about this review? Just because you would rate it higher doesn't mean I didn't analyze it objectively.

Written by warrior_of_ice on 26.07.2010 at 17:16

Written by Troy Killjoy on 26.07.2010 at 13:35

Written by warrior_of_ice on 26.07.2010 at 07:03

Personally, i love this album. this review was really unfair

What was unfair about this review? Just because you would rate it higher doesn't mean I didn't analyze it objectively.

how can you say you analyzed the album objectively? it is clearly YOUR opinion, therefore subjective. Objectivity refers to observable information such as: taste, smell, touch, etc. something being able to be described and as close to the truth as you can get...

subjectivity= opinions, judgments, beliefs.

To which category do you think a 'REVIEW' would belong to????

Written by warrior_of_ice on 26.07.2010 at 17:45

Nice try with your faulty deductive reasoning. i was arguing that his review is not objective. no where in my reply did i mention 'ALL reviews'. And no, my initial point has NOT been rendered pointless despite what you make believe. Have you read previous posts of members who believe Troy's review was harsh and unfair? I am by no means attacking Troy as a person, rather the subjective nature of his review.
Secondly, the objective vs. subjective comparison was by no means, 'MY OWN DEFINITION'. Better luck next time....

Written by warrior_of_ice on 26.07.2010 at 18:11

Indeed, these are my own opinions, therefore subjective.

Written by warrior_of_ice on 26.07.2010 at 18:19

Your lack of respect towards Metal Storm members through your condescending nature sadness me.

Written by Guest on 26.07.2010 at 18:23

Written by warrior_of_ice on 26.07.2010 at 18:19

Your lack of respect towards Metal Storm members through your condescending nature sadness me.

Managed to get a cogent response out of you though, for that metalstorm should be respecting me.

Written by vezzy on 26.07.2010 at 18:27

Written by Guest on 26.07.2010 at 18:23

Written by warrior_of_ice on 26.07.2010 at 18:19

Your lack of respect towards Metal Storm members through your condescending nature sadness me.

Managed to get a cogent response out of you though, for that metalstorm should be respecting me.

+1

Oh, except the latter part of your sentence.

Written by BitterCOld on 26.07.2010 at 19:59

It's always hilarious when someone who disagrees with a review goes after the "objectivity" of the reviewer. the whole point of a review is to provide a an opinion on an album they've listened to so that others who have not experienced it will get an understanding on what to expect and whether or not it might be something that interests them. this is best done by combining a degree of objectivity with a healthy dose of subjectivity.

let's face it, an objective review of anything would be not only boring, but worthless.

i'll try to give it a shot below. i have not listened to it, so i am inserting "X's" and "Y's" in for factual measurements that are currently unknown to me:

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Kalmah - 12 Gauge. AN objective review.

"12 Gauge" is the sixth release from the Finnish act*. The band at the time of recording consisted of five member arrayed as follows: two guitarists (one who also does vocals), one bassist, a drummer, and a keyboardist. The album consists of nine songs played over (XX) amount of minutes. The Japanese version contains an extra track, a cover of "Cold Sweat" by Thin Lizzy.

The guitars were distorted during the recording process. This album also had YY guitar solos. The vocals were mostly performed in what is referred to as a growling style.

Songs did not maintain a constant speed and varied from tempos measuring from XX bpm at slowest to YY bpm at fastest.

This album was recorded at (location) and released on February 24, 2010 by Spinefarm records.


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hope that review, stating fact and avoiding opinion, helps.

*you'll notice i must refer to them as "an act" rather than a specific genre or sub-genre, as it's subjective whether they are "extreme power" or "melodeath"... we wouldn't want to be subjective and classify them into one now, would we? Of course, the classification of metal is subjective, so calling them a metal band could be construed as the author forming an opinion.

it's the subjective/opinion part of the review that gives it any flavor.

peoples tastes are different, just because you like something doesn't mean others will. if you don't like someone else's review of something (whether positive or negative) you are better served to state your own counter-argument as to why you feel differently and what about said piece pleases/displeases you than you are attacking a reviewer... unless the reviewer is clearly out of whack and has an agenda. (i.e. someone admitted to reviewing the new christopher lee piece and scoring it absurdly high because others had scored it low... )

Written by BitterCOld on 26.07.2010 at 19:59

...i'll try to give it a shot below. i have not listened to it, so i am inserting "X's" and "Y's" in for factual measurements that are currently unknown to me...