svartberger
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03.05.2014 - 00:24Rating: 7
"there are NO bad songs."
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ScreamingSteelUS Editor-in-Chief AdminPosts: 5670 |
03.05.2014 - 00:57Rating: 9
Written by svartberger on 03.05.2014 at 00:24
"there are NO bad songs."
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Absolutely guilty as charged.
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ManiacBlasphemer Black Knight
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It is clear that this review is written by a fan. The rating does not reflect in the tone of the review though, which was more like 'it ain't great, it ain't bad either, but it won't give haters a run for their money'. This is the impression this review gave me. I just hope that the album will be good, I mean I liked Carolus Rex and I still play it today too but I don't think I have such high expectations.
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ScreamingSteelUS Editor-in-Chief AdminPosts: 5670 |
03.05.2014 - 01:21Rating: 9
Written by ManiacBlasphemer on 03.05.2014 at 01:07
It is clear that this review is written by a fan. The rating does not reflect in the tone of the review though, which was more like 'it ain't great, it ain't bad either, but it won't give haters a run for their money'. This is the impression this review gave me. I just hope that the album will be good, I mean I liked Carolus Rex and I still play it today too but I don't think I have such high expectations.
I think the album is really fantastic, so that rating definitely reflects how I feel. What I meant in that last paragraph was not so much an ambivalent judgment as the recognition that it's similar enough to their past albums that people who disliked Carolus Rex and Coat Of Arms probably won't have their minds changed by this, but if you did like those albums then you'll like this as well. Other than that, I thought the review was pretty overwhelmingly positive. And, of course, clearly written by a fan.
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LascaillesShroud
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I'm not big on Sabaton but I am glad to see a lot of high quality Power Metal albums this year. Last decade has been really dry for me for the most part, but this year it is doing quite well.
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Mattybu
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Written by svartberger on 03.05.2014 at 00:24
"there are NO bad songs."
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I would argue there are TONS of albums with no bad songs, even though most have 1 or 2 filler songs that are just average.
I imagine people will start flocking to this to say "9.6 for a power metal album WTF" because power metal isn't what the cool kids like these days, but I enjoyed reading the review SS, good job. This album sounds right up my alley too.
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LascaillesShroud
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Written by Mattybu on 03.05.2014 at 05:38
Written by svartberger on 03.05.2014 at 00:24
"there are NO bad songs."
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I would argue there are TONS of albums with no bad songs, even though most have 1 or 2 filler songs that are just average.
I imagine people will start flocking to this to say "9.6 for a power metal album WTF" because power metal isn't what the cool kids like these days, but I enjoyed reading the review SS, good job. This album sounds right up my alley too.
Hell, I'd rate the new Gamma Ray, Noble Beast, maybe even Sinbreed and Iron Savior pretty close to this score
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Written by Mattybu on 03.05.2014 at 05:38
I imagine people will start flocking to this to say "9.6 for a power metal album WTF" because power metal isn't what the cool kids like these days, but I enjoyed reading the review SS, good job. This album sounds right up my alley too.
Well, the cool kids never listen to anything good these days, so I'm just fine with that.
Seems right up my alley, too.
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ScreamingSteelUS Editor-in-Chief AdminPosts: 5670 |
03.05.2014 - 06:11Rating: 9
Written by Mattybu on 03.05.2014 at 05:38
I imagine people will start flocking to this to say "9.6 for a power metal album WTF" because power metal isn't what the cool kids like these days, but I enjoyed reading the review SS, good job. This album sounds right up my alley too.
I think "___ for a ___ album WTF" is how people generally react to my reviews, but I'm glad you liked it. I hope you like the album, too.
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R Lewis
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03.05.2014 - 12:07Rating: 8
Written by LascaillesShroud on 03.05.2014 at 05:39
Hell, I'd rate the new Gamma Ray, Noble Beast, maybe even Sinbreed and Iron Savior pretty close to this score
Pfff. Noble Beast's is among the best releases I've heard in years. Those guys deserve more recognition.
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Andreas
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03.05.2014 - 12:58Rating: 9
"Listened to is six time today"?
Not that hard for an album that's clocking just over 30 minutes...
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LascaillesShroud
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Written by R Lewis on 03.05.2014 at 12:07
Written by LascaillesShroud on 03.05.2014 at 05:39
Hell, I'd rate the new Gamma Ray, Noble Beast, maybe even Sinbreed and Iron Savior pretty close to this score
Pfff. Noble Beast's is among the best releases I've heard in years. Those guys deserve more recognition.
Definitely, that album is great - I hope they get through on here at Metal Storm soon. That album is all about riffriffriffriffing
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R Lewis
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03.05.2014 - 17:38Rating: 8
Written by LascaillesShroud on 03.05.2014 at 17:22
Definitely, that album is great - I hope they get through on here at Metal Storm soon. That album is all about riffriffriffriffing
I think R'Vannith has a review for them in his to-do.
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svartberger
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03.05.2014 - 18:20Rating: 7
Written by Mattybu on 03.05.2014 at 05:38
Written by svartberger on 03.05.2014 at 00:24
"there are NO bad songs."
fanboy detected
I would argue there are TONS of albums with no bad songs, even though most have 1 or 2 filler songs that are just average.
I imagine people will start flocking to this to say "9.6 for a power metal album WTF" because power metal isn't what the cool kids like these days, but I enjoyed reading the review SS, good job. This album sounds right up my alley too.
what if i tell you i enjoy power metal aswell including sabaton, alestorm, blind guardian and other acts and i never said anything about a power metal album couldn't reach a 10 score i just think you don't expect a review to be tendentious as this one, what is the point of reading a review that will only grow your expectations and eventualy makes you disapointed with the final result? He as every the right to be a fan of the band but at least he must show some kind of balance when he reviews
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breno
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This album is amazing the best album they. Really this avaliation is right
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Mattybu
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Written by svartberger on 03.05.2014 at 18:20
what if i tell you i enjoy power metal aswell including sabaton, alestorm, blind guardian and other acts and i never said anything about a power metal album couldn't reach a 10 score i just think you don't expect a review to be tendentious as this one, what is the point of reading a review that will only grow your expectations and eventualy makes you disapointed with the final result? He as every the right to be a fan of the band but at least he must show some kind of balance when he reviews
The second part of my comment was not directed at you, only the first part was. So the whole "never said anything about this and that" deal, duh.
Also, as far as what you just said, it makes no sense for someone who likes an album and enjoys an album to lower their score of it to make it more agreeable. The point of a review is to offer an opinion, not dilute it to an estimated average of where you think the opinions of others will level out to. If he didn't find anything seriously wrong with the album, there is no reason for the review to include negative criticism for the sake of having negative criticism.
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adace1
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It's decent but I like Carolus Rex much better.
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Written by Mattybu on 03.05.2014 at 05:38 I would argue there are TONS of albums with no bad songs, even though most have 1 or 2 filler songs that are just average.
I imagine people will start flocking to this to say "9.6 for a power metal album WTF" because power metal isn't what the cool kids like these days, but I enjoyed reading the review SS, good job. This album sounds right up my alley too.
Written by Mattybu on 04.05.2014 at 03:03 The second part of my comment was not directed at you, only the first part was. So the whole "never said anything about this and that" deal, duh.
Also, as far as what you just said, it makes no sense for someone who likes an album and enjoys an album to lower their score of it to make it more agreeable. The point of a review is to offer an opinion, not dilute it to an estimated average of where you think the opinions of others will level out to. If he didn't find anything seriously wrong with the album, there is no reason for the review to include negative criticism for the sake of having negative criticism.
I was going to weigh into this debate/argument, but you've said everything I wanted to say in these two posts, and there's nothing I can add to them. If this site allowed you to vote up people's posts, you'd definitely get two thumbs up from me. Awesome comments.
For some reason, I've never really listened to Sabaton, aside from the odd song here and there, but I think now might be the time for me to give them a go.
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Lord_Agony
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05.05.2014 - 14:35Rating: 7
I'm a huge fan of the band but i wouldn't favor this album over Carolus Rex
a review has to be more objective and this one couldn't be more biased.
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swatata
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The album is deffinetly really good and for me personally, Carolus Rex was their best work.This one could be lined up as their 2nd best, because I doubt they can top Carolus in a way. Its just what I think.
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R Lewis
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16.05.2014 - 10:34Rating: 8
Just heard the album for the tenth time or sth like that and I think that's impossible to give 9.6 to a band that's been releasing the same album over and over again for ten years (I know, I know, "The Ballad Of Bull" is something new, but, come on!). This doesn't mean it isn't enjoyable, since it's nice to hear again from them and since with this album I'll be reinforcing my workout playlist. An abundant 8.
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ManiacBlasphemer Black Knight
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Ok, listened to it, and I have to say I am impressed. I don't necessarily consider this album better than Carolus Rex, but I do think it stands on par. The first part is just goddamn fantastic. A thorough 9.
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Jericho Rehling
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29.05.2014 - 07:56Rating: 9
I really like it. I really like it. And I can't stop playing it, either. :p
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EnigmaLake
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Too damn high a score, this is why I stay out of the review portion of sites.
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Bad English Tage Westerlund
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I think Thorbjörn Eglund other words are better early works when he was in Kalix, specially Winterlong. I didnt see anytjing special in song writing here, I would say Sabaton v0.3 whit next album is way better
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