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Perfect review for an almost perfect album. This was undoubtedly one of the best and most innovative albums of 2007, and one of these albums that definitely stand the test of time. I think I hadn't heard so much genius in the songwriting department for quite a long time. I especially liked how they included odd and rather unusual non metal elements (like that hoedown part on "Ants Of The Sky" - Cynic fans will love this track btw) and make them sound as if they were the only things that could fit in that very place.
I still listen to it on at least a weekly basis. It's on its way to become a cult album for me, it's that good  |
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| Will defnitly check this album then. |
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| Spot on bro! I've been diggin this album for quite some time now. |
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| Noted. Will also be checking this one out |
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 Talvi - 18.04.2008 at 17:19
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| One of the best 2007 albums for sure |
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At last, someone reviewed this amazing album! Yes, this was not only one of the best Metalcore albums, or Progressive Metal albums, but hands down, one of the best Metal albums of 2007. There is a reason Mike Portnoy picked these guys to open up for Dream Theater.
Great review! |
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| I think Alaska is much better. The production on this album is weird. |
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| Good review.. in my top 10 of 2007 for certain. Alaska became boring for me after the first few European metal inspired tracks and the albums before were mainly a yawn. I couldn't get into their technical but messy deathcore sound, save a few notable songs. They've finally got their sound right and the themes are actually meaningful. |
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Allright, heard it and disliked it...
Written by Collin on 18.04.2008 at 11:14
(like that hoedown part on "Ants Of The Sky" - Cynic fans will love this track btw)
... except this track which is indeed interesting. |
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 Locke - 20.04.2008 at 06:41
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| Amazing album, hands down. I listen to it at least 6 times on a daily basis. Experimental at it's best. 10/10! |
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Very ambitious but on all observations it is far from perfect, and eclectic metal is far from becoming new, it is what is modern metal.
Nice review, transcends? could be, it is not a perfect blend, even tho it has a constant musicial base to it
all, what is very important to this type of approach. |
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Thanks for reviewing this. I wasn't aware that BtBaM began making worthwhile albums.
Colors is actually quite good. |
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| ...this album made me go see them live a couple of weeks ago actually...i heard them with dream theater before but didn't like them...a friend made me listen to this album and i liked them...but i still don't like most of their past albums though... |
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Elio - 19.05.2009 at 17:22
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These guys annoying me beyond belief. This album sure didn't change my mind.  I can handle a little wankery and a little bit of core stuff... but not this. It's just too much. |
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| Great fusion of metalcore and progressive elements.One of the best albums of 2007 for sure |
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| I have to say, after a month or so of listening, I think that this album has some of the best transitions between songs of any album out there. The whole cd just flows. |
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davidharris - 28.07.2009 at 18:51
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| A solid 10 for me |
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JÄY - 06.08.2009 at 23:59
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I don't see the mass appeal....
my attempt to categorize their sound: Progressive Death Metal |
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| I dunno...just something about his voice...and the machine gun drums..over and over and over...about 6 outta 10 for me |
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Written by tea[m]ster on 07.08.2009 at 02:56
I dunno...just something about his voice...and the machine gun drums..over and over and over...about 6 outta 10 for me
You shouldn't listen to metalcore then |
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Written by opeth771 on 09.06.2010 at 02:04
Written by tea[m]ster on 07.08.2009 at 02:56
I dunno...just something about his voice...and the machine gun drums..over and over and over...about 6 outta 10 for me
You shouldn't listen to metalcore then
Isn't Mastodon metalcore? I love them. Name some other metalcore bands...i'll check em out and see if i dig them |
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| <3<3<3 Love this album, these guys truly are the dream theater of metalcore. |
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Written by Dangerboner on 19.04.2008 at 01:11
I think Alaska is much better. The production on this album is weird.
Yeah there is something about the production.. something odd about the mix. Sounds kinda Flat? Can't describe it. |
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| Hmm, I need to check this out! |
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| I applaud you for using the word 'chasm'. Good review. |
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