- May 13, 2007
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Figured we should have a discussion topic for this since everyone seems to love Blind Guardian and a lot of us have it.
So, thoughts? Praises, complaints?
I love the album. It's extremely well done, I love the little orchestral element so many power metal bands are using lately (Kamelot, Nightwish, Sonata Arctica being prime examples of doing it well) and Blind Guardian is no exception. I love the return of songs that sounds like they were written in the vein of Imaginations From the Other Side or Somewhere Far Beyond, and I especially love the return of Hansi's rougher approach to singing. I wasn't too impressed with the way his voice sounded on A Twist In The Myth, honestly. It sounded way too flat, overlayered to a headache-inducing point, and almost fake at times. He sounds in top form on this album, though!
My only complaint is that I can't get into The Wheel of Time. I like the Arabic loops they sampled, but it's not as memorable. War of the Thrones and Ride Into Obsession are probably my favorites from this one, though all the other songs are wonderful, too.
And looking at the booklet... it surprised me a little to see how old the band looks!
Stunning album, now I'm already dreading the four year wait for the next! Can't wait to see them hit the road.
So, thoughts? Praises, complaints?
I love the album. It's extremely well done, I love the little orchestral element so many power metal bands are using lately (Kamelot, Nightwish, Sonata Arctica being prime examples of doing it well) and Blind Guardian is no exception. I love the return of songs that sounds like they were written in the vein of Imaginations From the Other Side or Somewhere Far Beyond, and I especially love the return of Hansi's rougher approach to singing. I wasn't too impressed with the way his voice sounded on A Twist In The Myth, honestly. It sounded way too flat, overlayered to a headache-inducing point, and almost fake at times. He sounds in top form on this album, though!
My only complaint is that I can't get into The Wheel of Time. I like the Arabic loops they sampled, but it's not as memorable. War of the Thrones and Ride Into Obsession are probably my favorites from this one, though all the other songs are wonderful, too.
And looking at the booklet... it surprised me a little to see how old the band looks!

Stunning album, now I'm already dreading the four year wait for the next! Can't wait to see them hit the road.