Controversial opinions on metal

[CiG]

The drumming and production are it's two biggest put-offs for me personally, the vocals and riffs are what saves it.

 

[Satanstoenail]

I was a Kreator fanboi when Coma of Souls came out and I was massively disappointed with it. I've still got the original vinyl in perfect condition because I played it so little.

What it does well is to marry the weird unintuitively awesome riffing style of the previous releases with a sound that is slightly more layered and melodic. If it's accessible, it manages to be so without reducing the quality of the music, which is a rare feat. If you find it bland, that's either because you haven't given it a proper listen, or because you've listened to it too much.

That song was boring as hell. It sounds safe and uninspired.

 

[MrTagoMago]

The drumming and production are it's two biggest put-offs for me personally, the vocals and riffs are what saves it.

I don't care about the production but I fail to see an issue with the drums at all. I mean that intro to the the titleft track is just killer. All the compositions themselves are excellent though.
Actually listening at the moment the production is perfect for this kinda album.

I was a Kreator fanboi when Coma of Souls came out and I was massively disappointed with it. I've still got the original vinyl in perfect condition because I played it so little.


That song was boring as hell. It sounds safe and uninspired.

Iron Maiden is safe and uninspired. I think that's why they do nothing for me.

 

[Elric of Melniboné]

"A Touch of Evil" is pretty lame as Priest ballads go and is one of the more obvious throwaway songs on Painkiller.

 

[MrTagoMago]

"A Touch of Evil" is pretty lame as Priest ballads go and is one of the more obvious throwaway songs on Painkiller.

That's idiotic of you to say. It's atmospheric and catchy. Cheesy as hell maybe but since when is that so bad in the realm of heavy metal?

 

[Elric of Melniboné]

It suffers from very basic composition, unenthusiastic vocal performance "enhanced" in studio with processing to give it an annoying sound and pretty bad lyrics. Other Judas Priest ballads are a lot more convincing and atmospheric.

It's one of the few Judas Priest songs that has writing contributions from someone who isn't part of the band and it shows. Lame song with a shitty atmosphere, edgy lyrics and annoying production.

I actually like Painkiller despite its clear status as their most overrated album, but that song is a turd.

 

[MrTagoMago]

It suffers from very basic composition, unenthusiastic vocal performance "enhanced" in studio with processing to give it an annoying sound and pretty bad lyrics. Other Judas Priest ballads are a lot more convincing and atmospheric.

It's one of the few Judas Priest songs that has writing contributions from someone who isn't part of the band and it shows. Lame song with a shitty atmosphere, edgy lyrics and annoying production.

You wanna hear an incredibly bland ballad with a basic composition? Look up Children of the damned by Iron Maiden.

 

[Elric of Melniboné]

That has absolutely nothing to do with this conversation. I'm also not sure why I would need to look up a song from an album that I've owned for more than half of my life. I know what it sounds like.

 

[CiG]

I'm a production Nazi.

 

[MrTagoMago]

That has absolutely nothing to do with this conversation. I'm also not sure why I would need to look up a song from an album that I've owned for more than half of my life. I know what it sounds like.

I knew you heard the song before that was a manner of speech but while you and I'm sure many others would feel the need to shit on A touch of evil for being bland and uninspired I bet you guys love Children of the damnedeven though it's easily a much more bland and uninspired metal ballad.

 

[MrTagoMago]

I'm a production Nazi.

Well I care more about songwriting and execution. That's just me.

 

[CiG]

Well I care more about songwriting and execution. That's just me.

I care about the entire package.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

How does A Touch of Evil have very basic composition? Of their ballads I'd say it's one of their most elaborate.

 

[MrTagoMago]

I care about the entire package.

I care about how much I enjoy listening to it above any thing else.

 

[CiG]

I care about how much I enjoy listening to it above any thing else.

Well obviously, the production affects my enjoyment. Derp.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

But fuck anyone hating on Children of the Damned too. It's not exactly a ballad anyways, and the vocal performance is ungodly. One of Maiden's very best songs, probably my second favorite on the album behind 22 Acacia Avenue.

 

[MrTagoMago]

But fuck anyone hating on Children of the Damned too. It's not exactly a ballad anyways, and the vocal performance is ungodly. One of Maiden's very best songs, probably my second favorite on the album behind 22 Acacia Avenue.

Its dull and does nothing for me. It's not impressive in any way but it's still better than Gangland.

Well obviously, the production affects my enjoyment. Derp.

Obviously and when I listen to Painkiller I see no issue with the production so yeah.

 

[CiG]

Obviously and when I listen to Painkiller I see no issue with the production so yeah.

 

[Elric of Melniboné]

I knew you heard the song before that was a manner of speech but while you and I'm sure many others would feel the need to shit on A touch of evil for being bland and uninspired I bet you guys love Children of the damnedeven though it's easily a much more bland and uninspired metal ballad.

I think it's a pretty good song but it's on my least favorite Iron Maiden album out of the first five. You should stick to relevant responses instead of throwing out random irrelevant accusations.

 

[MrTagoMago]

I think it's a pretty good song but it's on my least favorite Iron Maiden album out of the first five. You should stick to relevant responses instead of throwing out random irrelevant accusations.

I don't know what else to say other than I disagree with every thing you said about A touch of evil.