It's not like he insults people that likes what he doesn't like. At least I don't remember seeing it. Plus Ronnie Radke is suing him. Seems like Ronnie got a good bit of fans on his side as well as people that hate Fantano
we often have differences in opinion, but I've always found his reviews to be intelligent, articulate, and well-supported, so I respect him as a professional and I find his opinions worth listening to even if I don't share them.
I wasn't aware that too many of them did, although I suppose that makes sense. People are often quick to disagree vehemently with someone who doesn't like a thing they like. I've watched Fantano only casually over the years and
01. Son Of Vengeance 02. The Kingdom Of Ice 03. Glory For Salvation 04. Eternal Snow 05. Terial The Hawk 06. Maid Of The Secret Sand 07. Abyss Of Pain II 08. Infinitae Gloriae 09. Magic Signs 10. I'll Be Your Hero 11. Chains Of Destiny 12. Un'Ode Per L'Eroe 13. La Esencia De Un Rey
Just to clear things up before we start, this is Rhapsody Of Fire, the one that still has Alex Staropoli. Not any of the other six. Recently, some of those offshoots have shone more brightly than the progenitor star, but Staropoli's latest lineup is clawing its way back up the ramparts to the glory that once was.
I am so disappointed with this album. Same dull as "From Chaos To Eternity" from a decade ago. No melodies, music just playing through but brings no emotions whatsoever.
And nothing like last album, which was great melodically and nearly each song was a killer.
Are they trying to get by this into prog/power field? If yes, this attempt failed. There nothing alike Laybirnth or Secret Sphere. Therefore 4/10. Meh.....
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This just doesn't sound like Rhapsody anymore and it hasn't since all the good members left. Just a continuation of the last bland album. You can tell it's all written by a keyboardist because everything else is shoved into the background. "I'll Be Your Hero" sums up this iteration of Rhapsody for me - generic and bland, sounding like a billion other bands of the genre. Rhapsody used to really stand out for me in their approach and sound. I also still don't like this vocalist. I know it's hard to follow Fabio but the guy sounds like he's just about to burst into tears constantly.
A few catchy songs nonetheless: Maid Of The Secret Sand, Infinitae Gloriae, Chains Of Destiny. Still it's uninspiring and forgettable as a whole...
I don't like this new vocalist anyway, I don't think even best writing and musicianship in this world can save this band if Fabio is missing.
2016 was last good album and I guess it will stay like this.
I don't know. Good album, but earlier stuff is undeniably better. I enjoy this, which shows Turilli isn't the necessary member of the band, especially since his split work has been so-so. A bit more generic than others, but good still overall.
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You can tell it's all written by a keyboardist because everything else is shoved into the background.
Can you not tell what is wrong with this post? You could easily apply this logic to any band member, and it is simply not true. Not to mention incredibly douchey and ignorant.
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Decided to relisten to this after ages, and wow. I am not a fan at all, this must be the best I've ever heard from them. I like the vocals better, guitar work is good, not to much pointless shredding, orchestration great. Fun songs, not bloated at all (like their early stuff imo). I rarely like anything from this band, but the most recent albums from both bands has actually been quite good.
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"Music? Well, it's just entertainment, folks!" - Devin Townsend