Was there no talk of the new Blind Guardian album here?

[Sadguru]

Listening right now...
Fucking good so far.

Entire album can be listened here: http://music.aol.com/songs/new_releases_full_cds?defaultTab=3&ncid=AOLMUS00050000000011
Scroll the albums at the top to the right.

 

[JayKeeley]

It's good but not even close to Nightfall or Imaginations, wtf!

 

[MadeInNewJersey]

I haven't heard it anywhere near enough to say something like that. I DO like it better than ANATO though, already.

 

[Demonspell]

Just listened to most of it on the streaming preview (yeah, BG is no longer a blind buy for me, but hearing that unmistakable guitar tone again is enough to reaffirm they are masters of their genre)...I fall in line with the consensus here, it has some of their most metallic songs in years but falls short of Nightfall and Imginations, the latter of which I get the impression they wanted to model this one after. Will buy soon.

 

[En Vind Av Sorg]

Im on the fence with this one. Some of the songs really rock, but others just leave alot to be desired. To be honest if might be there weakest album in my eyes. Thats not really saying much though since I think all there albums pretty much rule.

 

[KILL TULLY]

It can't actually be better then Nightfall, can it?

 

[Crimson Velvet]

I'd say it's on par with Nightfall, but it has a few weak points, "The Edge" being the most notable one.

 

[EVERLOSTINDEADETERNITY]

Its as good as Nightfall.My noly complaint is FLY AND DEAD SOUND OF MISERY ARE THE SAME SONG!!

 

[cthulufhtagn]

bahaha

the fact that she's reproduced makes me want to go on a killing spree

 

[JayKeeley]

Its as good as Nightfall.My noly complaint is FLY AND DEAD SOUND OF MISERY ARE THE SAME SONG!!

Yeah that is ridiculous....but there is so much song material here it becomes a moot point.

I'll say this: the new BG is a grower. Just two listens in after my last opinion and it's vastly improved.

The dynamics and 3 bajillion riffs have put BG back on the map. Yeah, it's too early to compare it to ANY other BG album but one thing is obvious -- there is nothing 'immediate' on this album. (Much like the new Maiden).

 

[EVERLOSTINDEADETERNITY]

Somebody told me int he oldschool forum that Dead Sound is actually a bonus track and was the first incarnation of Fly. That explains alot.

 

[Impudent]

I skimmed through a bit of it and I must say, I was surprised. They have definitely returned somewhat to their sound before "ANATO".

 

[JayKeeley]

verdict is in: new BG is very good, but not as good as the last three.

I would rank this alongside Somewhere Far Beyond

 

[Krigloch the Furious]

I like it alot as well. but still havent listened enough

 

[J.]

I would rank this alongside Somewhere Far Beyond

Meaning the new one blows, am i rite.

SFB is the only BG i've heard, and it blows.

 

[Krigloch the Furious]

lol, that means so much from you.

 

[EVERLOSTINDEADETERNITY]

Somewhere Far Beyond is an essential album.
Journey Through The Dark, Time What Is TIme, ,SFB , The Bard Song.! Come one guys you cant be serious.

 

[J.]

cheesy choruses are a turn off, man.

 

[Lies and Perfidy]

verdict is in: new BG is very good, but not as good as the last three.

I would rank this alongside Somewhere Far Beyond

Man, at least admit it shits all over Night At the Opera. Or am I the only one who rates that as Blind Guardian's absolute worst album by far?

I'd put it alongside Nightfall, maybe a little below. I just have a limited tolerance for spoken interludes and that hurts Nightfall in my mind.

 

[EricT]

I have it tied at the top with Nightfall, right above to Somewhere Far Beyond.

Night at the opera is second worst, next to Tales.