Controversial opinions on metal

[CiG]

I guess that's my problem, while I fully appreciate that great pieces of music aren't obviously great on the surface and actually do require effort to unlock, it's rather asking a bit much to buy 3 albums with the hopes that I'll "get it."

I'll noodle around on youtube and MA a bit later and see what I think.

 

[MrTagoMago]

Do you guys like the song Ram it down?

 

[no country for old wainds]

I guess that's my problem, while I fully appreciate that great pieces of music aren't obviously great on the surface and actually do require effort to unlock, it's rather asking a bit much to buy 3 albums with the hopes that I'll "get it."

I'll noodle around on youtube and MA a bit later and see what I think.

just listen to at least some of this - it's the first in the trilogy anyway and the most accessible. doubt it'd be your thing but ynever know.

 

[crimsonfloyd]

I guess that's my problem, while I fully appreciate that great pieces of music aren't obviously great on the surface and actually do require effort to unlock, it's rather asking a bit much to buy 3 albums with the hopes that I'll "get it."

I'll noodle around on youtube and MA a bit later and see what I think.

You don't need to buy all three, but yes, at the very least you should listen to one album start to finish 5 times and read the lyrics at least once before you can claim to have an informed opinion on it.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Sunset Superman is total garbage 2/10

Naked in the rain and when a woman cries are also annoying

Night people is below average for dio

I used to feel that way about Sunset Superman due to the chorus but I've mellowed out on its silliness. Naked in the Rain is fucking amazing, one of his very best in his solo career. When a Woman Cries, no problems with it. Dio's opening tracks have never been his strong suit imo, but Night People is probably my third favorite behind Killing the Dragon and Stand Up and Shout, slightly slower than some of the others but it's the only one in that vein that also mixes his usual fantasy atmosphere, great song still.

 

[CiG]

I'm listening to Si Monvmentvm Reqvires, Circvmspice on youtube right now.

Immediately questioning the task I've taken on since I'm hardly what you'd call a black metal fanatic. Really impressed with the drumming so far though, I must say. Totally nailing it. Also the oddly melodic riffing is quite good and unexpected.

 

[Phylactery]

It's a good album and extremely ambitious. At an hour and 20 minutes I just find it to be too much.

In do remember really liking Sola Fide I, Carnal Malefactor, Drink the Devil's Blood and some of the prayers. I definitely need to revisit it though. I also need to check out Paracletus. I didn't like much about Fas so I was never inspired to listen to it.

I think you'd actually like the previous album, Inquisitors of Satan as it's quite similar to early Darkthrone.

 

[CiG]

Okay so I can see why a black metal fan would consider this a pinnacle of the genre. It is pretty friggin good, I'm overwhelmingly blown away by the production. It's, as far as I can hear, perfect.

But yes it is a bit long for what I can handle when it comes to black metal. Not quite getting the implied genius of the lyrics though, it reads as typical Satanic lyrics albeit more richly expressed. Maybe it's just not my thing.

But musically I could see myself listening again in the future if I was in the mood. Some of the stylings remind me of Inquisition for some reason.

 

[EspaDa]

Just listen to this. Their best song imo. The album is pretty inconsistent tho.

 

[CiG]

Meh. Venom is better.

 

[Slayed Necros]

I still hold the unpopular opinion that DsO's best stuff was pre-SMRC.

 

[Slayed Necros]

Or even better, Hirilorn:

 

[crimsonfloyd]

Shhh, you're triggering crimsonfloyd.

You randomly bring up an argument I made years ago, but I'm the one whose easily triggered? Honestly, I don't even remeber who you are, but you're still dwelling on something I said years ago.

Cassetteisgod can like whatever he wants, it makes no difference to me. In fact, I appriciate that he was able to acknowledge the quality of DSO even though it doesn't seem like it's quite his style/aesthetic.

 

[The Ozzman]

Most bands are immaculate geniuses that trump Venom.

 

[crimsonfloyd]

I wasn't apprised of you having had this argument years before. I was referencing when it came up during the Hall of Fame inductions just a few months ago. Also, the stick in the ass answer to a post that was clearly an offhand joke doesn't help your case.

Jeez, you still remember when and where I posted this? Sorry I scarred you so much with an original thought. I know that can be traumatizing for sheep, so I'll make sure and put a "trigger warning" label next time I critique a highly overrated canon band.

 

[CiG]

Yeah that band (well, that one album that I heard) is quite good. Though it shouldn't surprise anybody that I prefer Venom, since I prefer heavy metal and Venom has much more heavy metal in it's sound.

Most bands are immaculate geniuses that trump Venom.

Venom > Trivium

 

[CF87]

Do you guys like the song Ram it down?

Ram it Down(his throat).

 

[Krow]

Ram It Down and Point of Entry are both songs about Halford's butthole anyway.

 

[MrTagoMago]

Ram It Down and Point of Entry are both songs about Halford's butthole anyway.

Fuck man you got something against Halfords butthole? Fuckin triggered here!

 

[The Ozzman]

Venom > Trivium

Jumping on the bandwagon I see