The Muthafucking Album Of The Year, Of Muthafucking 2004...

[Papa Josh]

I don't know how any one here, if a fan of Kansas, Genesis, Rush, ELO, ELP, etc, etc, could not enjoy the latest from Ayreon.

It's such good MUSIC.

Headphones galore!!!!!

 

[JayKeeley]

I've heard bits of this now. It's ok - I'm not a big fan of Ayreon. I'll give it more listens though. I'm sure people like BWD will like this - some of it is a throwback to 70's prog rock. One track sounds just like The Doors!

Recently I said that Akerfeld had some of the best growls in the business - well, Ayreon proves that his clean vocals have really improved too. Just listen to him on Orchid or Brave Murder Day and compare that to today- he's come a long way with all his vocal ranges IMO.

 

[Demonspell]

Yes, one of the things I enjoy about the Ayreon album (a definite top 10 of '04 contender) is hearing him do some distinctly non-Opeth vocal melodies...

 

[IOfTheStorm]

Its a pure masterpiece. Eric Clayton gives the most characteristic performance. Next in line = Devin Townsend, Mike Baker. Devon Graves could be better. Loser + Hope + Love = best songs. Not recommended for listening sessions while doing something else in the same time (internet for example), it works better reading the lyrics while listening to it.

 

[JayKeeley]

This album is slowly growing on me...what's the track on Disc 2 with all the tin whistles and flutes etc? I think it's "Realization"? Brilliant song.

 

[JayKeeley]

Eric Clayton gives the most characteristic performance.

I assume I'm not the first to think this guy sounds like David Bowie?

 

[IOfTheStorm]

Nope. Clayton first of all, accepts Bowie as his greatest influence. But his voice has its own style (maybe deeper than Bowie's). Saviour Machine anyone ?