Recent content by season1234

OK. I know this should not bother me so much, but some dude gave the new record a 20% rating on the Metal Archives and it really deserves better than that. My review is posted, and I encourage you to post a review there so that it has an overall more accurate rating.

Thanks! I have the Paradise Lost and the Iron Maiden, enjoy them both. Didn't even know Queensryche had a new record, will give that and the others a try. I've been very much enjoying the new My Dying Bride as well.

I know it was some time ago, but your review from the listening session was excellent. After hearing the record, your description of the record's atmosphere and content was spot on - very nice! I've found a few reviews on the web that are so minimal and vague that they were close to pointless. A...

Thanks! I think I was largely able to convey how I feel about the record, minus a few spelling errors! Writing a review that isn't too vague or cloying can be difficult. By the way: Mind sharing some of the quality releases you've been diving into? I may want to check some of them out.

Here's my review from the Metal Archives if anyone cares to read it: Amorphis returns with what is arguably their finest record with Tomi Joutsen on vocals (although I could still argue that Skyforger holds that title). Upon the initial listen, I was slightly disappointed. The lack of...

Can anyone tell me where I can get ahold of The Wind without having to buy the Japanese version of the LP (already bought the american version). Thanks!

Yes, I made it to a certain point in the registration process with amazon japan as well and had to stop - Annoying. There was a post above indicating that even if you are registered, you have to have a Japanese credit card/form of payment to buy the songs anyways! I use Spotify all of the...

Agreed. Separated was clearly better than a few tracks that made the cut for Skyforger (although it's still one of my favorite Amorphis albums). This is becoming a trend...I was not too thrilled with the track order on TBOT as well.

Is anyone aware of a way to purchase the bonus tracks on-line? I have DMD but can't find the other 4 for purchase anywhere (tried to grab one on amazon japan but I can't figure out how to create an account there)! I'm assuming this means you are forced to buy the cd packages.

I disagree. The only part of the song devoid of the recent (trademark) Amorphis song is the intro/verse with the fast drum beat. The chorus has a typical (but excellent) Amorphis chorus and nice guitar melody over the chords, as does the mid section featuring a variation of the verse riff and...

An extremely well written review, well done! Your comments are articulate and thorough. I completely agree with everything you said, and you brought up a few key points I was noticing myself: 4 songs in a row with no growls after Shades of Grey...I'm afraid the band made a mistake here...

Not sure I agree when it comes to Amorphis. Angry Metal Guy actually gave rave reviews to Eclipse, Silent Waters, and Skyforger (Skyforger was a Perfect 5.0 and I agreed with each review completely - fantastic records). They gave The Beginning Of Times an 'average' review (3.0), and I also felt...

A few reviews here that give the album 4 out of 5, 3 out of 5 and 6.5 out of 10. Not great ratings, but I don't take these too seriously. Looking forward to putting some headphones on April 19th and listening several times before I even begin to form an opinion about the album. Still very...

Agreed. Diehard fans have been coming here for years, why is this being done? Not happy about this at all.

You only think the dissection is pathetic because you like the song. Is it pathetic if someone loves a song, and gives all of the reasons they love it?Not really. People are discussing how they feel about the song..some like it, and some don't. That is the bottom line. People should not feign...