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I agree with the review, only that I think Simone is currently the weak link and not the main feature.
She needs to take some singing lessons or the band should get a new singer, I don't mind. |
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| The review did enough justice to the album: not much of an incendiary package filled with creativity or anything special. Still it's worth it to be listened to once in a while. |
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| Nice review Pocket, that's something like what I heard in this album, though I just found everything except the vocals really mundane. As you mention Simone saves it from being average, personally I don't think she quite manages to pull that off here and even she sounds a bit faltering at times, like in "Guilty Demeanor" for example. There really isn't anything that would make me want to listen to this over the previous album. |
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Written by R'Vannith on 12.06.2012 at 08:15
Nice review Pocket, that's something like what I heard in this album, though I just found everything except the vocals really mundane. As you mention Simone saves it from being average, personally I don't think she quite manages to pull that off here and even she sounds a bit faltering at times, like in "Guilty Demeanor" for example. There really isn't anything that would make me want to listen to this over the previous album.
"Guilty Demeanor" should be one of the worst songs they have ever recorded , I can't even get why she sings like that on that one ... but I really like the vocals on the other songs , it's different but still great .
after listening to all their albums frequently over these past months I think my favorite is "The Divine Conspiracy" , I really miss songs like "Fools of Damnation" or "Menace of Vanity" . this and "Design Your Universe" are in the same level for me ... |
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| I feel the same way. I guess I don't like a lot of the lyrics either, though. Well written review, though. |
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Cal Wolvington - 12.06.2012 at 15:24
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| As I feared, this album demonstrates no inspiration and no new ideas. I am indifferent to this requiem indeed. Pretty nice review though. |
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 Ira - 14.06.2012 at 09:16
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Nice review.
However I personally don't think Simone did a decent job. Her voice brings a hint of suffocation, and too sweet for her and the band's music's own good. |
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Written by Ira on 14.06.2012 at 09:16
Nice review.
However I personally don't think Simone did a decent job. Her voice brings a hint of suffocation, and too sweet for her and the band's music's own good.
I think it's just a matter of taste , I know little about technical singing stuff I just happen to enjoy them . the songs are too sweet in general , not in a good way . |
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| I don't think Simone's vocals are the highlight in this record, her voice sounds so much better in Consign to oblivion and The Divine Conspiracy. But instrumentally i really like this album, also good to hear more harsh vocals...the production is well done, but I have to agree that it's nothing groundbreaking or new, but Suits Epica. Loved the song "Avalanche". |
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Written by Surion on 12.12.2012 at 05:42
I don't think Simone's vocals are the highlight in this record, her voice sounds so much better in Consign to oblivion and The Divine Conspiracy. But instrumentally i really like this album, also good to hear more harsh vocals...the production is well done, but I have to agree that it's nothing groundbreaking or new, but Suits Epica. Loved the song "Avalanche".
Thanks for your comment , I may be in the minority but I'm not sure I could enjoy this if not for the vocals . on the previous album there were many great songs , but on this one it seems there are only great moments . ( not songs ) |
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Written by Ira on 14.06.2012 at 09:16
Her voice brings a hint of suffocation, and too sweet for her and the band's music's own good.
That's the reason I can't stand listening to them. |
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Why all the hate on Simone? I do agree that she doesnt have the same power and consistency as other singers like Tarja and Floor but I prefer Simone's tone and quality over all other Symphonic singers, there's just something angelic about her voice.
As for the album I wouldn't be so generous as to give this an 8/10. It is inarguably Epica's weakest album and as you mentioned there's alot of great parts but few great songs in their entirety. Though, now that I have gotten over my high expectations and given the album another chance it has grown on me a bit but it is still a low point for the band. Hopefully the new songs Mark is making are better than these. |
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