Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

I hate to say it but that might have been one of the worst songs you could have posted, because it validates everything that I previously thought about Malmsteen's compositions. The production on it was simply atrocious.

Black Star just demonstrates the lack of respect Yngwie has for subtlety in his music. He's so focused on the technical aspects of composition that he loses sight of the notion the overall sound is still aggravating to the music listener.

That was my immediate impression.

Originally Posted by Pedestrian

As for me, my inbox is as of yet testicle-free, and hopefully remains that way. Don't the rest of you get any ideas.

Originally Posted by Trollheart

I'll have you know, my ancestors were Kings of Wicklow! We're as Irish as losing a three-nil lead in a must-win fixture!