Dis gon b gud

I too have high hopes...

Their last album was a straight 10 to me (and I give 10s extremely rarely), so I fear that my hopes are a bit too high.
But I think this album won't disappoint, because what I've heard so far, was quite good.

The self-titled was thoroughly enjoyable, so I'm keenly and eagerly anticipating this one.

My copy arrived the other day. If I had to choose two words to describe the level of craft and songwriting here, it would be "unfathomably perfect." Just... "mindbogglingly pristine."

And that's my short collection of words for an album/band which deserves many, many more.

Actually this one is sounding good. Is it only me ?

Written by Rulatore on 15.04.2014 at 03:59
Actually this one is sounding good. Is it only me ?

Ya nobody else in the world likes it. I know, I asked them all.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 15.04.2014 at 05:07

Written by Rulatore on 15.04.2014 at 03:59
Actually this one is sounding good. Is it only me ?

Ya nobody else in the world likes it. I know, I asked them all.

Thanks I couldn't sleep before this

Now I'm off

Written by Rulatore on 15.04.2014 at 03:59

Actually this one is sounding good. Is it only me ?

Yep, only you. This shit sucks.

Not quite AU or The Detached, but slightly better than the last one. Damn good stuff.

Really good, but I prefered the last one.

Written by Mariocalin on 16.04.2014 at 17:58

Really good, but I prefered the last one.

I feel the same way, but I knew there was no way it would live up to that hype. Every track seems to have outstanding moments, but hasn't settled in as a whole just yet. "A Dream Within A Dream" is phenomenal, love the mystical interludes.

"Girlfriend metal"? o.O

Written by Karlabos on 19.04.2014 at 20:03

"Girlfriend metal"? o.O

Possibly. But if so, then it's some damn good "girlfriend metal" we're dealing with here.

Haven't heard too much of this album as I only recently discovered the band within the last week. I'm surprised I haven't heard more of their stuff earlier as I'm a big fan of Mercenary and Pagan's Mind prog/power metal combo.

I laughed at the "girlfriend metal" comment.

I think this material is a bit more "up beat" and harmonic in terms of the vocals which I can see would appeal to more female fans, but the music is still progressive metal enough for me with the riffs found throughout the album. Honestly, I'm surprised these guys don't have more fans. Finally, I'm impressed the singer can pull off his singing while hammering away at the bass. Talented musicians in this group.

Well, Anubis Gate is back. A Dream Within A Dream is one of the best songs they've done.

Was expecting something average but got surprised by the quality. Still have to give a few more listens but the first impressions were good, it's a really strong step into Anubis Gate's future.

Written by Mariocalin on 16.04.2014 at 17:58

Really good, but I prefered the last one.

Thus far, I agree with you. Perhaps after several more listens that opinion will change. The tracks don't quite grip compared to the previous release. Damn those chorus and guitars---aw well, let's see how this one continues to go.

These guys could use a new music video to promote the new album. I saw the trailer for their new album, but when I searched for more content from them on YouTube, I tend to only see what users put up and nothing from the band besides their older video from 2011, "Golden Days." No real live footage to help their exposure either. Oh well.

Got the CD yesterday (finally!) and I can say that it is quite good, but far away from their previous release, but I still need to listen to it more. At the moment I am between 8 and 9 with this album.

I liked 3 songs but the vocals are really really bad in the rest of the songs and in some of my favorite tracks!

Written by MetalManic on 24.04.2014 at 08:28

Written by Mariocalin on 16.04.2014 at 17:58

Really good, but I prefered the last one.

Thus far, I agree with you. Perhaps after several more listens that opinion will change. The tracks don't quite grip compared to the previous release. Damn those chorus and guitars---aw well, let's see how this one continues to go.

Retract that last statement. This release is superb. The last two releases are different in comparison but equally enjoyable. I find the self titled has a lot of excellent chorus driven tracks and guitar solos wheres this release is instrumentally intricate. On the surface (and upon initial listens) Horizons seems rather plain but there is so much going on that replay value is through the roof. To me, that is what makes a good album. Sure, one could listen to an album and say it is superior in every way then self it, never to be heard again. On the other hand, what draws us to listen to an album again and again is indeed the true accomplishment. Horizons does just that.

Slightly above Hemina's latest, but still not worth an 8. The album suffers from many of the flaws plaguing modern prog.

I quite like this album, very hypnotic and erm... dreamy atmosphere (similar to Haken's Visions) with some really amazing moments.
Just listen to "Erasure" alone 3am in the morning... very interesting experience.