Jester Slave
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All right, show me one similar singer then with the unique, raspy, whiney voice he has. Powermetal singers either sound like they came from the opera, or as beefy generals who are commanding an army.
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Just lool again. He has the voice that the production creates at the studio. When it comes to live shows, what he has is a broken voice by years of mistreating it.
And, dude, seriously, for what I care, he could be fucking Pavaroti. He's still a bad live singer. That's all that matters. At least, that's what matters for people like me.
I don't fucking care if thousands at their shows find his ass lickable. I still don't buy that shit.
UM saying he's not logged in for a couple of days, hope he's alright :/
Also on the subject of reviews, never forget that Battles got a shedload of great reviews... examples...
https://loudwire.com/in-flames-battles-album-review/
"It was a fruitful collaboration, resulting in one of In Flames’ strongest albums in years."
"The songs were written by Friden and guitarist Bjorn Gelotte, who along with Niclas Engelin, provides a plethora of memorable riffs. That’s exemplified on songs like the anthemic "The Truth.” They also deliver first class riffage and a tasty solo on “Before I Fall.”
"those who appreciate In Flames’ recent output should enjoy Battles. It’s heavier than 2014‘s Siren Charms, but even more melodic with better songwriting."
https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/in-flames-album-review-battles - 3.5/5
"Melodeath pioneers In Flames return to their spiritual home with new album"
"if Siren Calls was the point at which In Flames lost you, then this might just be the olive branch needed to bring you back on board. Technical, heavy, catchy and proof that sometimes a little turbulence is what’s needed to shake a band out of stagnation."
https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-battles-in-flames/ - 7/10
"Battles as a standalone album is very good, both in the delivery and technical side of things, and for those who have not come across the band before then it is an enjoyable listening experience."
https://www.rocksins.com/2016/11/in-flames-battles-29369-29369/ - 8/10
"There are several moments sprinkled across ‘Battles’ that are truly gripping."
"Whilst there are moments that are dull and largely forgettable, there are moments where ‘Battles’ will truly grip you. These moments are the record’s saving grace, moments which capture your attention and leave you begging for more."
https://myglobalmind.com/2016/11/19/in-flames-battles-review/ - 8/10
"The latest 12 track offering from Sweden’s IN FLAMES titled Battles is full of hooks and technical brutality that both old and new fans of the band will enjoy."
"IN FLAMES are an example of what it means to steadfastly stay true to your vision. "
"Battles mixes the old melodic death metal roots with the modern electronic sound"
"it’s got a clear modern feel throughout, with really great mastering and production."
This entire review is just ridiculous, no point giving any more quotes. Utter delusion. "David Bell" - bell is right.
https://metalwani.com/2016/10/review-in-flames-battles.html - 7/10
"Twelve albums in, and 'Battles' represents somewhat of a return to form for In Flames. What we have here is the perfect encapsulation of all that makes up the modern delineation of the band: concentrated contemporary metal."
https://progressivemusicplanet.com/2016/10/30/in-flames-battles/ - 8.5/10
"I’ve also read people bitching about Anders Fridén’s clean vocals. He screams plenty on this entire album and for me, his clean vocals sound better than ever. I’m not sure what fans want from the guy. Maybe they want him to sound exactly like he did on “Whoracle” or “Colony” or “The Jester Race.” That’s 20 fucking years ago. Let it go.
Is “Battles” classic In Flames? No but if I wanted that, I’d go listen to the old albums. I want good songs. This album has plenty of good songs. It also has an energy that cannot be denied. This is a band that is progressing. Regression would be repeating what they’ve already done. “Battles” is not a re-run. If you don’t like “Battles,” I get it. But realize that it’s not In Flames, it’s you."
https://themetalist.net/album-review-in-flames-battles/
"The bottom line is that no, ‘Battles‘ is not ‘The Jester Race II‘, but would any true In Flames fan really want that? It’s a solid album that makes for good listening over and over again, an album you can easily play in your car on the way to work, or simply play to unwind to. In Flames haven’t struck gold with this one, but they have certainly made the right album."
https://loudwire.com/in-flames-battles-album-review/
"It was a fruitful collaboration, resulting in one of In Flames’ strongest albums in years."
"The songs were written by Friden and guitarist Bjorn Gelotte, who along with Niclas Engelin, provides a plethora of memorable riffs. That’s exemplified on songs like the anthemic "The Truth.” They also deliver first class riffage and a tasty solo on “Before I Fall.”
"those who appreciate In Flames’ recent output should enjoy Battles. It’s heavier than 2014‘s Siren Charms, but even more melodic with better songwriting."
https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/in-flames-album-review-battles - 3.5/5
"Melodeath pioneers In Flames return to their spiritual home with new album"
"if Siren Calls was the point at which In Flames lost you, then this might just be the olive branch needed to bring you back on board. Technical, heavy, catchy and proof that sometimes a little turbulence is what’s needed to shake a band out of stagnation."
https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-battles-in-flames/ - 7/10
"Battles as a standalone album is very good, both in the delivery and technical side of things, and for those who have not come across the band before then it is an enjoyable listening experience."
https://www.rocksins.com/2016/11/in-flames-battles-29369-29369/ - 8/10
"There are several moments sprinkled across ‘Battles’ that are truly gripping."
"Whilst there are moments that are dull and largely forgettable, there are moments where ‘Battles’ will truly grip you. These moments are the record’s saving grace, moments which capture your attention and leave you begging for more."
https://myglobalmind.com/2016/11/19/in-flames-battles-review/ - 8/10
"The latest 12 track offering from Sweden’s IN FLAMES titled Battles is full of hooks and technical brutality that both old and new fans of the band will enjoy."
"IN FLAMES are an example of what it means to steadfastly stay true to your vision. "
"Battles mixes the old melodic death metal roots with the modern electronic sound"
"it’s got a clear modern feel throughout, with really great mastering and production."
This entire review is just ridiculous, no point giving any more quotes. Utter delusion. "David Bell" - bell is right.
https://metalwani.com/2016/10/review-in-flames-battles.html - 7/10
"Twelve albums in, and 'Battles' represents somewhat of a return to form for In Flames. What we have here is the perfect encapsulation of all that makes up the modern delineation of the band: concentrated contemporary metal."
https://progressivemusicplanet.com/2016/10/30/in-flames-battles/ - 8.5/10
"I’ve also read people bitching about Anders Fridén’s clean vocals. He screams plenty on this entire album and for me, his clean vocals sound better than ever. I’m not sure what fans want from the guy. Maybe they want him to sound exactly like he did on “Whoracle” or “Colony” or “The Jester Race.” That’s 20 fucking years ago. Let it go.
Is “Battles” classic In Flames? No but if I wanted that, I’d go listen to the old albums. I want good songs. This album has plenty of good songs. It also has an energy that cannot be denied. This is a band that is progressing. Regression would be repeating what they’ve already done. “Battles” is not a re-run. If you don’t like “Battles,” I get it. But realize that it’s not In Flames, it’s you."
https://themetalist.net/album-review-in-flames-battles/
"The bottom line is that no, ‘Battles‘ is not ‘The Jester Race II‘, but would any true In Flames fan really want that? It’s a solid album that makes for good listening over and over again, an album you can easily play in your car on the way to work, or simply play to unwind to. In Flames haven’t struck gold with this one, but they have certainly made the right album."
If the above post is TL;DR - summary is that reviewers are idiots or just getting paid to write positive stuff. Judge with your own ears.
Gents, it is finally out there.
There's this special club to get metal that I advise you to search, if interested.
There's this special club to get metal that I advise you to search, if interested.
I'll be checking if it works in 5 minutes and might post it on some drive, so feel free to hit me up via DM for link.
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Only 40 secs in but holy shit, it's nothing you've heard from him before hahaha
edit.... but actually not bad. I mean you guys will hate it ofc, so don't get your hopes up
Not really, actually I found it enjoyable in it's own radio-friendly way. Kind of reminds me of latest Rise Against, though obviously, I'll need to re-check that over and over to make a decision.
Jester Slave
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I would say this is the extent autotune should've went at most. It doesn't sound THAT artificial, just layered as fuck. Foregone 2 sounds like a bad voice being pumped until it sounds inhuman. This sounds more... "epic"? Within Temptation comes to my mind for some reason. Reminds me a lot of something, but can't recall it right now.
I love RIse Against but don't get those vibes.
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