I'm probably the only one not finding this really enjoyable. Gave it a seven cos I can't deny the hard work and quality, but I can't bare with it to the end no matter how many times I try.

Written by R'Vannith on 11.08.2011 at 10:54

Written by muska on 09.08.2011 at 14:03

That was exactly my point in the original post, how can someone judge an album if they don't even understand it. I always thought that if you rate something you take into account the whole product judging a book by it's cover springs to mind

Lyrics are a great part of music, sure, but not an essential element I would say.

That, sir, is agreed upon wholeheartedly by I.

Written by [user id=109200] on 21.10.2011 at 20:28


That, sir, is agreed upon wholeheartedly by I.

I mean if lyrics were an essential element all the wonderful instrumental stuff out there would be pretty pointless.

Masterpiece... 10 is too low. It's perfect.

Written by Milena on 04.10.2011 at 00:39

I'm probably the only one not finding this really enjoyable. Gave it a seven cos I can't deny the hard work and quality, but I can't bare with it to the end no matter how many times I try.

This is similar to how I've felt about this album all year. I've just come back to it again for a final thought before the year's end regarding 2011 releases, and with such a high quality sound, it's amazing how quickly I fall asleep and the songs just pass me by. Not a single memorable song on this album for me, and quite overhyped in this thread.

Written by Jason W. on 25.12.2011 at 08:16

This is similar to how I've felt about this album all year. I've just come back to it again for a final thought before the year's end regarding 2011 releases, and with such a high quality sound, it's amazing how quickly I fall asleep and the songs just pass me by. Not a single memorable song on this album for me, and quite overhyped in this thread.

I don't think it's overhyped, sure there are people who haven't heard a lot of stuff so they get hyped for everything, but I also see a lot of people who don't get impressed so easily giving it very high grades... it's just not for me. Too bad, I've hardly enjoyed any gothic releases this year.

Written by Milena on 25.12.2011 at 11:17
I don't think it's overhyped, sure there are people who haven't heard a lot of stuff so they get hyped for everything, but I also see a lot of people who don't get impressed so easily giving it very high grades... it's just not for me. Too bad, I've hardly enjoyed any gothic releases this year.

I personally rated this around the same as the latest Draconian, and I agree it's a tad difficult to get through from beginning to end due to it being rather samey.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 25.12.2011 at 11:24

...and I agree it's a tad difficult to get through from beginning to end due to it being rather samey.

I could actually feel the difference between the songs, but I didn't like them much.

I cannot believe that Listenable Records did not promote this album as should have.....I barely saw any tours under this amazing album!!!! Not to mention that North America should have been on the moniker.....

Anyway....amazing album and most definitely the best album of 2011!!!!!! No questions asked number 1!!!!! A perfect 10!!!

Seems to be either a love-or-meh release. For me its a meh listen. Don't get me wrong the opening track "The Arcadia Order" is good, really good, but the rest off the album is rather snooze inducing. The quality is present and very obvious in the song writing, but I really can't seem to empathize with their sound of gothic metal.