~Lynn~
Bah...
Listened to ToC on repeat/random today a few times. Wichers needed his editing scissors taken away. Some of it is a bit awkward, parts seemed like they were forced to fit, but overall I think it's a fine effort.
I've ranted a lot about why I hate TGE, I'll skip that.
TOC was the first taste of old Nevermore we've got since DNB. It had a much better and darker atmosphere. The album felt bleak and hopeless. TGE had no atmosphere. It felt more like a collection of songs. Warrel's emotion felt forced in TGE. In TOC he sounded more passionate.
"I feel the moonrise", when I hear him sing that line my heart melts and spine chills. "And The Maiden Spoke" it feels like Warrel is really painting you a picture of this mysterious girl instead of "HUR DUR SENTIENT 6 ROBOTS GONNA TAKE OVER LOL"
I would like to know what exactly you enjoy about TGE? Is it the musicianship? The abstract songwriting? TGE to me, was pretentious. Same problem with Opeth now.
TGE kind of reminds me of Borknagar's newest album. A pretentious collection of songs that don't build an album as whole and don't flow together right. TOC wasn't always solid, but it created a dark atmosphere.
many of us are sick of five solos per song, and just want to feel that a song exists for a superior reason and not just for showing how everyone is able to play so Jeff took the right decision let's go back now to some true songwriting....
And how is this NOT a subjective opinion?Either way, if you think Dead Heart is the best album you have a problem.