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and funny at the same time.
Here's a Morningrise review I read:
This is a CD that completely defies definition and is actually pretty original it aint Black Metal because it gives off a peaceful and romantic (!!!!!!) atmosphere, it aint Death Metal because it isnt brutal in the least, it aint Doom because it is usually fast paced, and it aint Ambient/Atmospheric because it just aint But even though this CD is musically unique and in a style of its own, that alone doesnt make them any good, as the lyrics would fit more on MTV-ish pop then they would on Metal music (being that theyre love songs!!!), they shove acoustic parts in their songs every two minutes (for no apparent reason ), and the beat seems far too aggressive for the laid-back music that they play Its not COMPLETE shit, though, it has its good points, a great bassist and good production for example, its few points of interest, however, are not nearly enough to salvage this ridiculous and much-hated (Opeth have a VERY bad reputation within the [Black] Metal underground ) disc. For your reading pleasure lets break it down
Guitars The two guitars on this CD actually work very well together, but the riffs they play are very quiet and get quite boring as a consequence of their peacefulness and their infinite acoustic parts. This is good music if you have insomnia and want to get to sleep but definitely not music for the middle of the day. The guitars also have a very progressive feel, almost as if its doing a permanent solo, or something, this may be because the distortion isnt heavy at all Bearable 6.5/10
Bass One of the finer points of this album (if not the finest), the bassist on this CD is no less then amazing. Never before have I heard a better bassist for a Metal band but I think it goes a bit too far, when an entire song sounds like a long bass solo thats then called over-indulgence, and gets, of course, quite annoying. Great 8/10
Drums Nothing extraordinary, a bit too aggressive for the music that they play, and really boring and repetitive at times, *sigh* there just isnt much to say about the drums on this disc Average 6.8/10
Vocals The vox on this disc are somewhere between a grim Black Metal scream and a Death Metal growl and are actually quite good, in an original sort of way. There isnt much singing on this disc though, which is a pity Great 8/10
Production This CD was produced in a very clear and crisp manner. The instrument balance is also pretty good; the two guitars are at EXACTLY the same volume and sound good, the vocals and drums were also nicely produced, but the bass is far too loud and doesnt have a very well-done low-end. Besides the too-loud bass, everything was done fine Good 7.5/10
This CD wasnt intended for people like me, I cant stand this music. They play their instruments well, but everything else about this band is just pathetic. I personally would avoid this CD and anything else that this band has to offer, be wise and do the same ; ).
Pros Great bassist, okay production, good vox, its an original band with no clones (but who would WANT to clone them??)
Cons Boring drumming, boring riffs, romantic lyrics, gay imagery, poor guitar sound
Style of music I really dont know how to describe it. Just read the review, youll get the basic idea.
Will likely appeal to Women, a mainstream audience, and your parents
Overall Poor (not because theyre aesthetically bad, quite the opposite actually, but because I just dont like what they do, their lyrics, and the music that they play) 2.5/10
Sauron Anarazel
demonyr@hotmail.com
Why is God so cruel to some people? Is that a further prood that He doesn't exist?
Here's a Morningrise review I read:
This is a CD that completely defies definition and is actually pretty original it aint Black Metal because it gives off a peaceful and romantic (!!!!!!) atmosphere, it aint Death Metal because it isnt brutal in the least, it aint Doom because it is usually fast paced, and it aint Ambient/Atmospheric because it just aint But even though this CD is musically unique and in a style of its own, that alone doesnt make them any good, as the lyrics would fit more on MTV-ish pop then they would on Metal music (being that theyre love songs!!!), they shove acoustic parts in their songs every two minutes (for no apparent reason ), and the beat seems far too aggressive for the laid-back music that they play Its not COMPLETE shit, though, it has its good points, a great bassist and good production for example, its few points of interest, however, are not nearly enough to salvage this ridiculous and much-hated (Opeth have a VERY bad reputation within the [Black] Metal underground ) disc. For your reading pleasure lets break it down
Guitars The two guitars on this CD actually work very well together, but the riffs they play are very quiet and get quite boring as a consequence of their peacefulness and their infinite acoustic parts. This is good music if you have insomnia and want to get to sleep but definitely not music for the middle of the day. The guitars also have a very progressive feel, almost as if its doing a permanent solo, or something, this may be because the distortion isnt heavy at all Bearable 6.5/10
Bass One of the finer points of this album (if not the finest), the bassist on this CD is no less then amazing. Never before have I heard a better bassist for a Metal band but I think it goes a bit too far, when an entire song sounds like a long bass solo thats then called over-indulgence, and gets, of course, quite annoying. Great 8/10
Drums Nothing extraordinary, a bit too aggressive for the music that they play, and really boring and repetitive at times, *sigh* there just isnt much to say about the drums on this disc Average 6.8/10
Vocals The vox on this disc are somewhere between a grim Black Metal scream and a Death Metal growl and are actually quite good, in an original sort of way. There isnt much singing on this disc though, which is a pity Great 8/10
Production This CD was produced in a very clear and crisp manner. The instrument balance is also pretty good; the two guitars are at EXACTLY the same volume and sound good, the vocals and drums were also nicely produced, but the bass is far too loud and doesnt have a very well-done low-end. Besides the too-loud bass, everything was done fine Good 7.5/10
This CD wasnt intended for people like me, I cant stand this music. They play their instruments well, but everything else about this band is just pathetic. I personally would avoid this CD and anything else that this band has to offer, be wise and do the same ; ).
Pros Great bassist, okay production, good vox, its an original band with no clones (but who would WANT to clone them??)
Cons Boring drumming, boring riffs, romantic lyrics, gay imagery, poor guitar sound
Style of music I really dont know how to describe it. Just read the review, youll get the basic idea.
Will likely appeal to Women, a mainstream audience, and your parents
Overall Poor (not because theyre aesthetically bad, quite the opposite actually, but because I just dont like what they do, their lyrics, and the music that they play) 2.5/10
Sauron Anarazel
demonyr@hotmail.com
Why is God so cruel to some people? Is that a further prood that He doesn't exist?
Thats quite funny
