I'm bored, so I will comment if you don't mind.....thank you.
I really didn't mind Nightingale to much. Not my fave type of music, but it was pretty good for what it was. Alive Again was my favorite from the four albums, with I being a close second.
While I don't have the OMG BUYORDIE attitude JayK has towards this release, it is quite good and original. I do prefer Djinn, but I really enjoy both when I listen to them.
I prefer El Norra Alila, but Mabool is very good. I like the direction the band took, and I really enjoy the bonus disc.
I've only heard 1184, but yeah, I expected more "viking" or "folk", and less black metal from these guys. It wasn't bad, though.
This album just plain rocks. Better than Iron IMO. The song Goblin's Dance is just bouncy fun. This is as close to power metal as I'll get, and I love it.
Also, for Ensiferum fans - their two demos will have a limited CD release in the near future. Check their website.
Dimmu Borgir-Stormblast PLP
This is OK. It is the best from the band I've heard, but everything after is poop, so it's not saying much.
Diabolical Masquerade-Ravendusk in my Heart LP
I like Phantom Lodge the most, but Ravendusk is a killer album.