Music Banter - What Are You Listening To Right Now? II

The problem with Manowar, is that as much as I love them, there's something wrong with most of their albums, even the good ones. Kings of Metal would have to be their penultimate record, and probably their most consistent. Into Glory Ride is another top contender, but it's got a slower, heavier pace than their other albums, and isn't the most accessible choice for newer listeners, but it's become one of my favs. For their modern albums, the only one that isn't hopelessly-flawed-but-with-a-few-godlike-songs is Warriors of the World.

I think you mean Gods of War, no?

Black Francis

11-09-2014 09:13 PM

I heard nothing wrong and i luv how cheesy they are, that's what attracted me to them.
i like how he talks about warriors and metal, it's cheesy but empowering and i like how the guitar echoes that sentiment.

I liked the songs from Glory ride but 'swords in the wind' blew my mind so i think im gonna start with warriors of the world and go from there.

Good stuff Batty, thnx for the recommendations. :thumb:

The Batlord

11-09-2014 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pet_Sounds (Post 1506402)

I think you mean Gods of War, no?

Hell no. They went too far with the cheesy, overblown epicness. That album is full of mostly mediocre songs spaced out between ridiculously long and boring interludes.

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Originally Posted by Black Francis (Post 1506403)

Manowar are always good for some cheesy, yet uplifting ballads.

Blarobbarg

11-09-2014 10:22 PM

I feel like Bon Iver get a lot of hate for being "white girl music," but I rather like them. They're not mind blowing or super artsy or the most incredible indie folk out there or anything, but they're enjoyable, and make a good listen for a late, quiet, cold night.

Pet_Sounds

11-10-2014 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1506414)

Hell no. They went too far with the cheesy, overblown epicness. That album is full of mostly mediocre songs spaced out between ridiculously long and boring interludes.

I think you need to reassess your definition of penultimate.

The Batlord

11-10-2014 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pet_Sounds (Post 1506479)

I think you need to reassess your definition of penultimate.

I may very well have been searching for another word, but it sounded close enough, and that was good enough for me. I'm a grammar Nazi. Definitions are not my area of expertise.

Isbjørn

11-10-2014 07:18 AM