 Galar - 08.09.2009 at 17:59
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Their first good album without Jari. Finally  |
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| I thought the exact same thing. I think he gushes a bit too much though. I'd give it a lower rating. |
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| I also give it a 9. Good review and album. |
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| In my opinion, it is equally to Iron, not enought good as Ensiferum (the ablum) but far better than Victory Songs. |
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| Nice. Judging from the new video I watched, paragraph #2 seems very true. Will probably pick this up in a few days. |
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| I can't stop listening to this album! Glad some others think the same! Decibel magazine only gave it a 3/10 though, I couldn't believe that : |
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Lol, why doesn't anybody like victory songs?
Anyways, good review. Mine will come in the mail today or tomorrow, and after reading this review, I look forward to hearing it |
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 GT - 08.09.2009 at 22:06
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| Hmm seems like an album I should give a try and maybe even pick up |
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Wow...i really didnt expected such a high "official" rating after first comments in band thread by listeners  |
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Agree with Ellrohir...
guess I really have to check them out |
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| Well, I have only listened to ''From Afar'' song till now (and it sounds pretty good), so I guess that the rest of album is also somewhere in the same way. I'll probably get this one quite soon. |
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Agreed nice review!!!  |
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| I like Victory Songs, but I also think they lost a lot when Jari left. If this review is accurate it sounds like they've taken a step forward. Can't wait to hear it. |
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Step forward, better than Victory Songs, still not as good as Iron or Ensiferum. At least the guitar riffs are better than VS, which were at best mediocre.
A lot of symphonic touches added, guess they wanted to sound more epic.
I dont know if it's cos I kept my expectations too low after VS but this one surprised me in a good way Still, 9 is too high, I'd give it a 7,5 or something. |
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Well written review, though I'd give it an 8-8.5 Definitely stronger than Victory Songs but not as strong as Iron (my favourite from them so far) or Ensiferum.
For my money, "Heathen Throne" is the best track on the album, but I do agree with your comments about the production this time out. |
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| Currect scoring is the best way to show the rating of albums check it (iron and from afar get 9 points)check it |
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| It's a great album. But I feel like they took the song 'The New Dawn' and stretched it out for a whole album. |
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| Good score, I like From Afar |
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| Ensiferum, they did it again. They prove that they still can make a good album even they changed the member many times. |
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Sounds promising. I like Victory Songs on the first few listens, but found it very boring after that as there was no real stand out song and the vocals (while pretty good), were too bland and repetitive by the time you listen to a few songs.
I thought Ensiferum was their best album by far, Iron was decent too. Im eager to hear this new one as i see them live at the end of the year. |
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| Ive almost finished listening, and i like it, lets hope it doesnt get boring fast. |
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| Video is pretty lame and album is subpar. |
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| Bring back Jari and this album would be Ensiferum's masterpiece. The music is deep and epic, more symphonic than ever, and the long songs are the best ones on the album. Stone Cold Metal is my favourite, with the country part in the middle, it's very original and catchy, I love the weird banjo on it ^^ . That song reminds me of Iron, which also had a cowboy-like part in it. Even though some songs sound generic, the album as a whole is great, I agree with the 9.0 Baz gave. |
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| I've finished listening, this is a hell of an album, it's so good they are keeping their root sound, adding some new elements like symphony and giving a darker sound but as epic as always, This album deserves a spot on those "best of" lists |
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Wes - 15.09.2009 at 23:07
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Why the hell is Victory Songs rated higher than this?
This is their first good album without Jari, almost their best album.
>_> |
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Written by Wes on 15.09.2009 at 23:07
Why the hell is Victory Songs rated higher than this?
This is their first good album without Jari, almost their best album.
>_>
Read the review. The world doesn't revolve around ratings.
Bear in mind that "Vicrory Songs" review was written when it came out two years ago. |
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Wes - 16.09.2009 at 20:27
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yes its fine, I agree with your rating actually.
I think Heathen Throne 1 and 2 are better than Victory song.
Victory song sounds like some silly cartoon to me, i need something more serious.
I think the lyrics "We will meet again, across the wilderness" in heathen throne 2 is just as epic and powerful as it gets it music.
Anyway, my bad, just wanted to express how much I think this album kicks Victory Songs ass. |
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| I agree with the rating too, Ensiferum are really a band that cannot disappoint. And I think too this album is better than album "Victory Songs", but (the track) "Victory Song" is my opinion the best song of Ensiferum ever. |
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| This is by far the best Petri Lindroos era album. Victory Songs was OK, but From Afar destroys it...I've been spinning this album so much recently. They added more symphonic touches, which I like, and the vocals and choirs sound better as well. I disagree with Baz when he says From Afar isn't as catchy as Victory Songs, I think it's the opposite...some great melodies on this one. And the middle section of Stone Cold Metal sounds like an Ennio Morricone spaghetti western, which makes sense considering they thanked Ennio in the booklet. Long live Ensiferum! |
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Feng - 29.09.2009 at 17:57
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Written by Iced Dog on 21.09.2009 at 00:25
This is by far the best Petri Lindroos era album. Victory Songs was OK, but From Afar destroys it...I've been spinning this album so much recently. They added more symphonic touches, which I like, and the vocals and choirs sound better as well. I disagree with Baz when he says From Afar isn't as catchy as Victory Songs, I think it's the opposite...some great melodies on this one. And the middle section of Stone Cold Metal sounds like an Ennio Morricone spaghetti western, which makes sense considering they thanked Ennio in the booklet. Long live Ensiferum!
My thoughts exactly. Songwriting is suberb and Heathen Throne must be one of the best they've written. I really enjoyed Victory Songs but I think I have a new favourite... this even challenges my personal place of their debut as being the best album. |
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| I have to listen to it couple more times before i would dare to post such comments...but maybe it will end so, it is really good stuff |
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| As is a new trend of mine, my initial reaction to this album was unfair. It's no Ensiferum (the album), but probably the closest the band has come to matching their initial glory since Jari left. |
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Written by danielllewis on 08.09.2009 at 20:31
Lol, why doesn't anybody like victory songs?
I think its just cuz the other albums are so god-like in comparison, so expectations are high (Do'nt worry I like it) |
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| As a dire hard Ensiferum fan, I was kind of disappointed by "From Afar". It surely does make it sound like a very epic journey, but I don't know, after a few listens, I find it a bit boring... Weird thing is, I liked the songs writting better when Jari was there, but I like Petri's voice better... |
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I love From Afar. Stronger musically than Victory Songs, with some of the best melodies in the bands career. I loved Victory Songs, but From Afar is just a masterpiece in terms of musicianship and powerful music.
This is Ensiferum. Petri is kicking ass and the band is as good as it ever was. |
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A superb album - got it recently, i could not find it, maybe their label is a little bit slow with the distribution! I wish all the best for the fellows;
Ensiferum became one of the best bands. Bravo! |
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Its OK. Their sound is still practically the same. Not much to add.
The ones who were not amused before will not change because of From Afar. |
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| I proclaimed this album 2nd best in 2009 beaten only by Cybion |
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| This album is not so good.... For me it´s a little bit - Disappointment |
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This is a very good album.....I didn't find a single "weak" song here. And "Heathen Throne I and II" are the epitome of epicness !!!  |
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ErnilEnNaur - 12.03.2011 at 22:52
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| Very good album. It might have been worth mentioning that it is much more symphonic than their previous releases and might actually appeal to fans of symphonic metal, who aren't normally into folk and/or harsh vocals. Good review too, I agree that Ensiferum really don't know how to disappoint. Let's hope they never develop that "skill". |
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