Apocalyptica

Scissorman · 02-25-2010, 08:05 AM

they are ok with vocals, but I don't like some of the vocalists they are collaborating with...

Guybrush · 02-25-2010, 08:16 AM

I thought Murder Junkie's description "gimmicky crap" seemed rather fitting

I'll admit I haven't listened much to their later stuff, but it always seemed to me the only reason they got popular was because they, well, covered Metallica on cellos. I guess it gives them some kind of value as a curiosity, especially with Metallica fans, even though their covers sound like crap compared to the real thing (imo). In other words, I don't think they rose to fame on the strength of their music, but rather because they're gimmicky as MJ would put it.

Scissorman · 02-25-2010, 08:25 AM

their covers of metallica suck, although they did make them famous. their original songs are nothing special, except for a few songs... they are good to listen every now and then if you're into that kind of music.

Petula07 · 02-25-2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tore

even though their covers sound like crap compared to the real thing (imo).

Yes, I agree.
As I tried to write - for me the best thing of this band are their instruments.
I love violoncello so much that I am able to listen to them, sometimes. I skip some tracks but I like them because I would need some cello bands but they aren't

Gimmicky... gimmicky... thanks, I have another new word for my english vocabulary

~~missdeathpunch2011.xoxo~~ · 02-25-2010, 12:15 PM

Honestly I dont think they are that bad at all.. even though i like two songs from them, but they are still great.my 2 favorite songs from them are "I Don't Care" and "I'm Not Jesus"..

Scissorman · 02-25-2010, 01:13 PM

why are you using a huge font? anyway, I see that you have only heard the last album...

Petula07 · 03-16-2010, 10:43 AM

If you are interested to listen to more bands with cello, try Rasputina, Hevein and Angher.

Rasputina

Hevein

Angher

jigsawkid7 · 03-16-2010, 11:05 AM

I saw them live about a year ago and they did a wide range of their stuff from the metallica covers to classical to bringing out the lead singer of fuel to stand in for vocals on i dont care and im not jesus all in all a pretty decent band to see live

Antonio · 03-16-2010, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tore

I thought Murder Junkie's description "gimmicky crap" seemed rather fitting

I'll admit I haven't listened much to their later stuff, but it always seemed to me the only reason they got popular was because they, well, covered Metallica on cellos. I guess it gives them some kind of value as a curiosity, especially with Metallica fans, even though their covers sound like crap compared to the real thing (imo). In other words, I don't think they rose to fame on the strength of their music, but rather because they're gimmicky as MJ would put it.

in all honesty i agree. in a sense it's like a band who only does covers of the music from video games. while there are groups that can take arrangements and make them their own, it does seem like if they relied soley on making original music that they wouldn't have nearly as many fans or be as well known.

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02-25-2010, 08:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	I thought Murder Junkie's description "gimmicky crap" seemed rather fitting I'll admit I haven't listened much to their later stuff, but it always seemed to me the only reason they got popular was because they, well, covered Metallica on cellos. I guess it gives them some kind of value as a curiosity, especially with Metallica fans, even though their covers sound like crap compared to the real thing (imo). In other words, I don't think they rose to fame on the strength of their music, but rather because they're gimmicky as MJ would put it. __________________ Something Completely Different

02-25-2010, 08:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
Scissorman art is sold for money Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Posts: 730	their covers of metallica suck, although they did make them famous. their original songs are nothing special, except for a few songs... they are good to listen every now and then if you're into that kind of music. __________________ facebook Last.fm The Music I make http://www.indabamusic.com/opportuni...missions/52856

02-25-2010, 12:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
~~missdeathpunch2011.xoxo~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nor*Cal, California Posts: 4	my opinion on apocalyptica Honestly I dont think they are that bad at all.. even though i like two songs from them, but they are still great.my 2 favorite songs from them are "I Don't Care" and "I'm Not Jesus"..

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03-16-2010, 10:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
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03-16-2010, 11:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
jigsawkid7 Groupie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 3	I saw them live about a year ago and they did a wide range of their stuff from the metallica covers to classical to bringing out the lead singer of fuel to stand in for vocals on i dont care and im not jesus all in all a pretty decent band to see live