The Alchemist Metalchemist
Posts: 1589 From: Colombia |
I agree with Dream_Taster when he says that the most important aspect of the album are the songs themselves, yes, every track is excellent, they show the deepest escence of the band, the lyrics they have are really good, some songs make me think in many things about life... like "My Land", "Full Moon", "Blank File", "Unopened" and "Replica", this last, the ballad of the album which gives to it something different and excellent
I also agree with the fact that this is the best album from the band, I feel more musical quality in this one, better drums and guitars and of course the keyboards! excellent management, the lyrical content is also better here
If you like Power Metal, you must have this album, if you want to know more about Power Metal, you should start with this one, it'd be my first recommendation to someone who wants to get in in this metal genre
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I'm not afraid to die, I'm afraid to be alive without being aware of it
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Good written review, though I don't agree with Ecliptica being better than Silence.. But well, it's subjective.
I remember I've heard the "Full Moon" years ago and it was the first time I've heard of Sonata Arctica.. I loved the song! Well, nowadays I don't like it that much anymore, but it's true I'm not listening to power anymore too.. But about a month ago, I've inserted this CD in a player again and it was nice listening to SA again.
Anyway, it's a very good album, my favourite songs would be: Replica, Kingdom For A Heart, Blank File and Letter To Dana - my favourite ballad, I think. Oh yes, and Unopened is a good one too!
The album is just a must for all the power metal fans!
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Talvi
Posts: 825 From: Spain |
TalviPosts: 825 From: Spain
Don't think the band will be better than this. Not that the album is soo good, of course...
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Doc G. Full Grown Hoser
Posts: 9718 From: Canada |
13.12.2006 - 00:46Rating: 8
Doc G.Full Grown HoserPosts: 9718 From: Canada
terrible album. They brought the lameness and cheesieness of power metal to a new level with this one.
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"I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck."
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Great album, great review.
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Ecliptica
Ecliptica
One of the revelations of the Power Metal... ¡¡¡
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+{Jonas}+ I R Serious Cat
Posts: 4955 From: Colombia |
11.02.2008 - 23:21Rating: 10
+{Jonas}+I R Serious CatPosts: 4955 From: Colombia
Great debut for Sonata Arctica... I can't say I enjoy the abum completely though... Too many ballads.
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Ellrohir Heaven Knight
Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic |
EllrohirHeaven KnightPosts: 8662 From: Czech Republic
somehow this album havent impressed me that much...Fullmoon or Replica are great songs, but i cant remember any other track - noone was interesting enough for me
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My rest seems now calm and deep
Finally I got my dead man sleep
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AnarChrist
Posts: 253 From: Estonia
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27.03.2008 - 00:58Rating: 7
Written by Doc G. on 13.12.2006 at 00:46
terrible album. They brought the lameness and cheesieness of power metal to a new level with this one.
I am going to add an "!" to this sentence.
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oh my fucking god, fucking dinosaurs
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Doc G. Full Grown Hoser
Posts: 9718 From: Canada |
27.03.2008 - 02:10Rating: 8
Doc G.Full Grown HoserPosts: 9718 From: Canada
Written by AnarChrist on 27.03.2008 at 00:58
Written by Doc G. on 13.12.2006 at 00:46
terrible album. They brought the lameness and cheesieness of power metal to a new level with this one.
I am going to add an "!" to this sentence.
Wow, I posted that a while ago. My opinions haven't changed though. "Celine Dion Metal" is what I like to call it.
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"I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck."
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BlankFile
Posts: 686 From: Portugal
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27.08.2008 - 02:47Rating: 10
Grandious debut album of Sonata Arctica with classic songs, like My Land, 8th Commandement, Replica, Fullmoon, Destruction Preventer, and off course my favourite of the album: BlankFile. Definitly this album brought something new to the genre, well it made quite an impact in my music World. Stay Metal people |m|
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Narloth
Posts: 29 From: Russia |
A great album, very positive and powerful! And it's a rare case when the debut album is the best one in the band's discography
Written by AnarChrist on 27.03.2008 at 00:58
Written by Doc G. on 13.12.2006 at 00:46
terrible album. They brought the lameness and cheesieness of power metal to a new level with this one.
I am going to add an "!" to this sentence.
Guys, are you allergic to cheese? Never listen to Freedom Call then. Run whenever you see it, mighty warriors!
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Morphis
Posts: 80 From: Portugal |
12.02.2009 - 20:42Rating: 9
I like power metal. There was a time that all i listen to was power metal and this one in particular still rocks for me today.
All the songs for me are really great the alignment is perfect how do u rate an album that u still enjoy after 8 years?!
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Good album, but the vocalist is very annoying at times. The music is very poppy, I can't find the guitar riffs while the vocalist is singing., and the solos are weak, especially the cheesy keyboard solos. The lyrics though are a complete mess.
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Yeah, going back to this after listening to Stones Grow Her Name, it is truly great stuff. Young, fresh, powerful. Epic vocal performance from Tony too. Will always love this album.
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Milena gloom cookie
Posts: 4603 From: Norway |
14.06.2012 - 22:50Rating: 8
Milenagloom cookiePosts: 4603 From: Norway
Written by Guest on 22.05.2012 at 19:51
Epic vocal performance from Tony too.
This is, like, the worst he's ever sounded on an album. Though he rivals it on Silence sometimes... "Black Sheep"... can't convince me he wasn't half asleep while recording that.
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Written by Milena on 14.06.2012 at 22:50
Written by Guest on 22.05.2012 at 19:51
Epic vocal performance from Tony too.
This is, like, the worst he's ever sounded on an album. Though he rivals it on Silence sometimes... "Black Sheep"... can't convince me he wasn't half asleep while recording that.
That's really all I can say.
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Oaken Hipster
Posts: 1322 From: Syria |
07.09.2012 - 03:35Rating: 3
OakenHipsterPosts: 1322 From: Syria
No offense to the fans of Sonata Arctica, but this is the worst album I've ever heard. That vocalist is SO FUCKING ANNOYING.
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BlankFile
Posts: 686 From: Portugal
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20.12.2018 - 20:43Rating: 10
Almost 20 years ago, I discovered this band, this record and my music world changed forever. One of my favourite debut álbums of a Metal Band and for sure one that I will always remember with affection, emotion and really good memories.
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