Meh... which pretty much sums up how I always felt about Bloodbound, excepting a few decent songs on Nosferatu (ahead of its time?
Really? What, were they the first band you heard rip off Maiden and Helloween?) and of course, I was a little surprised at how much I really dug Tabula Rasa. I just don't care for the songwriting in general, and the guitars and bass, never mind the keyboards which hardly bear mentioning, I find unimaginative at best. That said, the singer certainly seems decent enough and those who liked Nosferatu should like this album from all I've heard. In fact, the opening of this song reminds me strongly of something off Nosferatu, I think, but I don't know it well enough to identify which song.
A quote from someone who heard it all some time ago when I asked her what she thought... "Um, Hammerfall called, and they want their old songs back." Reinforced the idea that I will probably not like the album. And made me giggle.
Of course, some may think I'm biased because of their parting with Urban, but those who've known me for very long will know better. I wish 'em luck (well, some of them anyway
), and for those who dig the new album, good for them. Bloodbound's just not my cup of tea.
Shaye