Gamma Ray - Land of the Free II CD

[Bullet For My Valentine]

I bought a new Gamma Ray CD - LOTFII. The advertising sticker (in the picture) was not on the wrap, so I guessed it was attached on the case but it's not. Then I thought 'Damn! it's on the booklet!?'. But it's not again. Actually, it was NOT a sticker. It's PRINTED on the cover!!

It's the first time I've seen anything like this. Does anyone have a Gamma Ray CD released by SPV USA?? Same problem?

 

[biggs0072000]

If I remember correctly, my copy of Demons & Wizards' "Touched by The Crimson King" was printed the same way.

I might be wrong though

 

[RagePSV]

"Kai Hansen - Ex Member of Helloween" Seriously... Is there no statute of limitations on this stuff? It's been how many years? I think he may be a little better know for his work with Gamma Ray at this point....

 

[Heavenly Call]

Mine doesn't have this, but I have seen it before. It's freakin' stupid if you ask me. And seriously, think about people who would be buying this...do they not know this already? It seems like a waste of time and ink to do this for and established band like Gamma Ray. New band? Sure. Anyhow, the album still sucks.

 

[The_Q]

Anyhow, the album still sucks.[/QUOTE]

Wow, thats the first time I've heard that. I think its Amazing!! Obviously you are not a Gamma Ray fan.

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

Horrible beyond belief production and mix.

 

[Force10]

My CD cover is like that too. I know I have a few other CDs with the same issue. Not sure who the genius was who okayed that.

I like the album though

 

[DoomsdayZach]

Wow, thats the first time I've heard that. I think its Amazing!! Obviously you are not a Gamma Ray fan.

Obviously not, since he has his own opinion. Get off your bullshit high horse.

And i love gamma ray and find this one lackluster and tedious.

 

[MetalAges]

Remember folks we all have our own opinions, let's not blast each other because they may differ.

 

[YanLeviathan]

IMO, this is the best Iron Maiden/Judas Priest/Accept tribute cd ever made ;-)

 

[Iced Dog]

Mine doesn't have that (thankfully)...and it's a great album

 

[The_Q]

Obviously not, since he has his own opinion. Get off your bullshit high horse.

And i love gamma ray and find this one lackluster and tedious.

My apologies Doomsdayzach. I was merely expressing my personal astonishment. I have no problem with people not liking what I like at all. Its just that that seriously was the first person that I heard say it. No high horse here at all man.

 

[Iced Dog]

The only thing worse than a high horse...is beating a dead high horse

 

[SwordLord]

This eight-legged steed
travels eight points of the compass
from 8 directions
into 8 dimensions
He is the bringer of the valiant dead
from the battlefield

...

TO VALHALLA!

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

I have the digi-book Japanese release and there's no printed sticker on the cover. Which is great because that bonehead idea completely ruins the artwork otherwise.

 

[Heavenly Call]

Obviously not, since he has his own opinion. Get off your bullshit high horse.

And i love gamma ray and find this one lackluster and tedious.

Wow, I feel like I owe DoomsdayZach a "backwatching fee!" ha ha!

Seriously though, I wasn't offended by what Q said. I am a big fan of Gamma Ray, actually. I have about 85% of their releases and almost always enjoy 1/2 the album or more. Makes them a solid band in my book and pretty much a blind buy. What Doomsday said though I agree with. What stands out on this CD? To me it sounds like what I would expect from a power metal debut. All the right elements, but not written very well. I also agree with what someone else said about the production. I expect better production from a band with this kind of financial backing. I can not, in good conscious rate this album higher than a 5/10.

 

[Heavenly Call]

Not related to the new album, but found this on YouTube. Hennig Base RULES!

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

It's just really a shame and fucking disgrace how bad the sound is on LotF II. Horrible production and piss poor mix. Where is the drum sound? Totally inaudible snare for starters. In this day and age of technology, no album should ever sound like shit. Yet, this one is the epitome of all that is bad in production and mix. The new ARCH ENEMY album runs a close second.

 

[rms]

Wah? I got this album a few months back and I dont remember the production sounding bad

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

It's great song wise, but it sounds like shit. The original "LotF" was recorded 13 years ago and it sounds infinitely better.