Manilla Road

[The Ozzman]

So I just got Crystal Logic and this CD is pretty awesome

 

[Zephyrus]

Get Open the Gates. It rules hard.

 

[The Ozzman]

Get Open the Gates. It rules hard.

That is going to be my next MR purchase. Tim needs to get it in stock again damnit!

I heard Gates of Fire is good too, but if that is similar in style to the new one, I might not like it

 

[Addo_Of_Nex]

I would make getting The Deluge top priority as well after purchasing Open the Gates.

 

[rms]

everything is worth getting, Gates of Fire definitely isn't a top priority though imho

 

[Einherjar86]

Manilla Road are awesome. Crystal Logic is great. As others have said, Open the Gates and The Deluge are great too. You're in for some treats.

 

[supseudonymous]

I would make getting The Deluge top priority as well after purchasing Open the Gates.

Yes, if only it was obtainable at all, anywhere.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Gates of Fire is one of my least favorite. Mystification should be in your priority list Mike!

 

[Rumpole]

Yes, if only it was obtainable at all, anywhere.

I have it.

 

[no country for old wainds]

im still discovering this band myself, they're pretty subtle

 

[johan68]

Together with Cage one of the most underrated bands on the U.S metal scene. Manilla Road is plain brilliant.

 

[Vegard Pompey]

I don't really like the production on Crystal Logic, which is the only Manilla Road album I've ever heard, but Necropolis and the title track are great songs.

 

[Einherjar86]

Necropolis might be my favorite Manilla Road song.

 

[Vilden]

The Riddle Master is the best on Crystal Logic imo, but Witches Brew or The Ninth Wave both tops it.

 

[rms]

Together with Cage one of the most underrated bands on the U.S metal scene. Manilla Road is plain brilliant.

O_O

Cage? Try some little band, maybe Jag Panzer or Helstar

 

[Rumpole]

I think The Veils Of Negative Existence might be my favourite off Crystal Logic.

 

[Jreg]

I don't really like the production on Crystal Logic, which is the only Manilla Road album I've ever heard, but Necropolis and the title track are great songs.

Is that because it seems kinda raw and underproduced? As epic as much of their material is, the sound on most MR albums has that vibe to some extent---even those from the last ten years. Actually, Crystal Logic almost seems more polished than some of the recordings that followed it.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Well they never really have crystal clear production, there's always a lot of fervor and passion in the heart of their sound.