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Hell yeah dude! Spot on with the review! I discovered Heavenwood with this album, and I hate myself for missing out on such an amazing band. The symphonic parts, in particular, deserve special plaudits. Again, killer review!  |
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Good review.
I'll definitely end up listening to this album at some point or another. This review sparkled even more interest in these fellow Portuguese. |
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| Whoa man, watcha said about Opeth there? |
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This is one amazing album for sure!
Very diverse, grand, heavy, yet melodic, and this is one the rare cases when symphonic parts complement metal music perfectly.
Definitely a "must have!" album of 2011!
Can't say for sure it's "masterpiece", but it comes very close... totally awesome! |
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| Who's that girl on Leonor? |
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Nice review, I gotta check this out.
Although I find absolutely inappropriate and unnecessary the claims and attacks on other bands... Other than that it's a good review. |
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| So you're saying this is better than Abrahadabra. |
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Written by Troy Killjoy on 04.04.2011 at 23:49
So you're saying this is better than Abrahadabra.
Strictly better than Abrahadabra.
Written by annodomini on 04.04.2011 at 21:58
Who's that girl on Leonor?
I believe it's Miriam "Sfinx" Renvåg from Ram-Zet |
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I was making a review of this album to post on MS but it seems i wasnt fast enough LOL.
Well first of all, the "masterpiece" in the album title is not refering to the overhall quality of the album and should not be used to classified it because this is not a Heavenwood masterpiece, the real masterpieces are the 1st and 2nd albuns (Diva and Swallow).
Abyss Masterpiece its a metaphor, the album concept is about the dark side of love an abysmal trip to the deep desires of the soul that ends in shred of hope with Her Lament.
So that self-righteous boasting that you think are suporting, forget it they are not like that and not intented to be. Although your observation is totaly normal since it as been a issue as soon someone ears the title.
For me this is also one of the strongest releases of 2011 so far, however i think its a bit overrated i will give him a 8/8.5 at max.
Comparing to the last record this one is alot more darker less melodic and less catchy is one of those albuns that you probably wont like it at 1st, you need to listen to it more times and try to comprehend.
Written by annodomini on 04.04.2011 at 21:58
Who's that girl on Leonor?
Leonor (Lady Leonor 1458-1525) was a Princess and Queen of Portugal, Leonor lyrics is an adaptation from one of his poems singed by Miriam from Ram-Zet.
Lady Leonor was know as the most perfect princess and her story was recorded in poems with speaks about unbearable sadness, love and lust. |
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Thanks guys, I knew I heard her voice before  |
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Written by Morphis on 05.04.2011 at 04:13
Well first of all, the "masterpiece" in the album title is not refering to the overhall quality of the album and should not be used to classified it because this is not a Heavenwood masterpiece, the real masterpieces are the 1st and 2nd albuns (Diva and Swallow).
Abyss Masterpiece its a metaphor
Speaking on Doc's behalf, I'm pretty sure he knows they aren't claiming the album is a masterpiece - he just made not of how a band better have at least above average music if they're going to use such a suggestive word in their title.
I don't know too many bands who have "This Is A Masterpiece" as their album title. |
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Written by annodomini on 05.04.2011 at 07:34
Thanks guys, I knew I heard her voice before
I believe she sang on For My Pain's only album before (correct me if I'm wrong). |
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| This sounds really interesting.. Good review! I'm definitely going to listen to this album |
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| This is seriously impressive, never heard of this band either. Already one of the best albums this year, along with Omnium Gatherum and Moonsorrow. From what i've heard Im giving it a perfect 10. |
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| You really need to listen to their first record "Diva", a truly masterpiece! |
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Written by Troy Killjoy on 05.04.2011 at 17:41
Speaking on Doc's behalf, I'm pretty sure he knows they aren't claiming the album is a masterpiece - he just made not of how a band better have at least above average music if they're going to use such a suggestive word in their title.
I don't know too many bands who have "This Is A Masterpiece" as their album title.
Troy, you now have my power of attorney. You say what I'm thinking with a lot more articulation than I do. |
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I love you too Doc.  |
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Written by demonseed on 06.04.2011 at 20:36
You really need to listen to their first record "Diva", a truly masterpiece!
Seconded! |
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In my opinion Diva is much weaker than this album ... and Redemtion is also better than Diva, ... but that's me...  |
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9.7?? No. too overrated.
this is the first album i'm listening from them. i liked the music, it's a quite good symphonic/melodic death(?) metal. but not such a big deal to give the 9.7 to it. |
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Written by demonseed on 06.04.2011 at 20:36
You really need to listen to their first record "Diva", a truly masterpiece!
I'm sure I would enjoy it. However, regardless of what other albums of theirs sounds good, it really doesn't affect how I felt about this album one way or another. |
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Yes, it's good, but not as good as to be 9.7 points. I would give it 8.5 - 9.0
Their vocals sound maybe similar to Tiamat. |
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@Annodomini
The music/poem its about a countess of Portugal, which had a virtuous gift, writing. 
http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonor_de_Almeida_Portugal
In that link you have an biography about her. But its only in Portuguese, German, Spanish and "Galego". 
Maybe you can translate with GTranslate. |
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Good review. They really did manage to use symphonic traits not just to drown out the music or add it in as a little touch ; it coincides to create something beautiful, melodic, gloomy and filled to the brim with energy.
I'm more of an Exodus/Obituary/Death kind of metalhead so when something like this wows me it's definately solid. |
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| I never heard of this band before but I saw this albums extremely high ratings so I listened to the songs on their myspace "Winter Slave" and "Leonor". I got halfway into Leonor when I decided I needed to get this album. Glad I did too! This album is incredible! Best of 2011 so far for me. I am in awe. Great review, I think its spot on! |
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Aebsi - 10.06.2011 at 13:08
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Written by Morphis on 05.04.2011 at 04:13
you probably wont like it at 1st, you need to listen to it more times and try to comprehend.
I completely disagree for me this album was a LOVE at first listening each song makes for the other one like it's building up towards something, for me that's as perfect of an album as perfect can be. |
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| This flood of talent coming from Portugal lately really needs to go on forever. One of the best albums I've ever heard. |
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Enoch - 20.02.2012 at 04:50
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I really like this album. Good work!  |
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