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Trollheart 05-12-2017 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Identity Matrix (Post 1833983)
Also would you mind sending me a list of opinions I can't agree with. Wouldn't want to be making any mistakes with what music to like in the future.

Well that would be one long-ass list! :laughing: If you just assume that Frown is right about everything, you should be good.

Gonna make a few recs here. Don't know if you've ever heard one of my favourite bands, Threshold? I heartily recommend their last two albums
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March of Progress
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For the Journey

Be interested to see what you think.

The Identity Matrix 05-12-2017 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart (Post 1834380)
Well that would be one long-ass list! :laughing: If you just assume that Frown is right about everything, you should be good.

Gonna make a few recs here. Don't know if you've ever heard one of my favourite bands, Threshold? I heartily recommend their last two albums
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...f_Progress.jpg
March of Progress
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...he_Journey.jpg
For the Journey

Be interested to see what you think.

Never heard of them. Both have been added to my list though. Thanks for the recs.

The Batlord 05-12-2017 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart (Post 1834380)
Well that would be one long-ass list! :laughing: If you just assume that Frown is right about everything, you should be good.

Gonna make a few recs here. Don't know if you've ever heard one of my favourite bands, Threshold? I heartily recommend their last two albums
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...f_Progress.jpg
March of Progress
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...he_Journey.jpg
For the Journey

Be interested to see what you think.

You know, if you started posting albums people actually wanted to talk about then maybe people would start responding like they do here.

The Identity Matrix 05-12-2017 01:14 PM

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Artist: Stormlord

Country of Origin: Italy

Album Title: Mare Nostrum

Genre: Black Metal (Symphonic/Power)

Year of Release: 2008

Track Listing:

Mare Nostrum: 9/10
Neon Karma: 8/10
Legacy of the Snake: 8/10
Emet: 7/10
The Castaway: 7/10
Scorn: 8/10
And the Wind Shall Scream My Name: 8/10
Dimension: Hate: 8/10
Stormlord: 9/10

Final Score: 8/10

Pros:
Cool atmosphere, dig the vocals, love the guitar work

Cons:
Sometimes the instrumentation can lag a bit

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/1jxug2RbtbQc08amkC0iVi

The Identity Matrix 05-12-2017 01:18 PM

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Artist: Terrorizer

Country of Origin: United States

Album Title: World Downfall

Genre: Death Metal (Grind)

Year of Release: 1989

Track Listing:

After World Obliteration: 9/10
Storm of Stress: 8/10
Fear of Napalm: 9/10
Human Prey: 8/10
Corporation Pull-In: 8/10
Strategic Warheads: 8/10
Condemned System: 8/10
Resurection: 9/10
Enslaved by Propaganda: 9/10
Need to Live: 9/10
Ripped to Shreds: 9/10
Injustice: 8/10
Whirlwind Struggle: 9/10
Infestation: 9/10
Dead Shall Rise: 9/10
World Downfall: 10/10

Final Score: 8.7/10

Pros:
Killer aggression, love the energy, solid vocal delivery

Cons:
Lyrics suck on a few tracks

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4GENYeU7kPs5HYpBw3paDM

The Identity Matrix 05-12-2017 01:20 PM

Alright so on my database it categorized all of the bands with "the" in the front as starting with a T. So all of those bands are going to go next.

I'll fix it for the future.

The Identity Matrix 05-12-2017 01:23 PM

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Artist: The Black Dahlia Murder

Country of Origin: United States

Album Title: Nocturnal

Genre: Death Metal (Melodic)

Year of Release: 2007

Track Listing:

Everything Went Black: 8/10
What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse: 9/10
Virally Yours: 8/10
I Worship Only What you Bleed: 8/10
Nocturnal: 8/10
Deathmask Divine: 9/10
Of Darkness Spawned: 8/10
Climactic Degradation: 8/10
To a Breathless Oblivion:8/10
Warborn: 8/10

Final Score: 8.2/10

Pros:
Big fan of the vocal delivery, decent lyrics, love the guitar riffs and leads

Cons:
While it is executed on a great level, their isn't a lot of memorable moments

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ls56sziRLk01UpqwT8d97

The Identity Matrix 05-12-2017 01:30 PM

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Artist: The Killers

Country of Origin: United States

Album Title: Hot Fuss

Genre: Alternative Rock (Post Punk Revival)

Year of Release: 2004

Track Listing:

Jenny Was A Friend of Mine: 8/10
Mr. Brightside: 7/10
Smile Like You Mean It: 8/10
Somebody Told Me: 8/10
All These Things That I Have Done: 8/10
Andy, You're A Star: 8/10
On Top: 8/10
Change Your Mind: 7/10
Believe Me Natalie: 8/10
Midnight Show: 7/10
Everything Will Be Alright: 7/10

Final Score: 7.6/10

Pros:
Well crafted songs with catchy melodies,

Cons:
A lot of reused ideas

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4undIeGmofnAYKhnDclN1w

The Identity Matrix 05-12-2017 01:33 PM

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Artist: The Killers

Country of Origin: United States

Album Title: Day & Age

Genre: Alternative Rock (New Wave/Dance)

Year of Release: 2008

Track Listing:

Losing Touch: 7/10
Human: 7/10
Spaceman: 7/10
Joy Ride: 7/10
A Dustland Fairytale: 7/10
This Is Your Life: 6/10
I Can't Stay: 7/10
Neon Tiger: 6/10
The World We Live In: 7/10
Goodnight, Travel Well: 7/10

Final Score: 6.9/10

Pros:
Decent production and vocals, catchy songwriting, fun record

Cons:
Some generic tracks and a few bad lyrical moments

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7FuhgOwoael0fsg9zjZxog

Trollheart 05-12-2017 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1834440)
You know, if you started posting albums people actually wanted to talk about then maybe people would start responding like they do here.

Pfft. If I used that as a criterion I'd never post anything. #CelebrateDiversity


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