Metal Wars!!!!!!!!!!!

Unknown Soldier · 08-16-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

I'm assuming it's my vote cause I'm still in that pre-brain functioning part of the morning.

I have that every morning as well, it doesn`t improve until I have my second mug of tea.

hip hop bunny hop · 08-16-2011, 03:49 PM

Whoracle. I think At The Gates is a superior band, but "Slaughter of the Soul" is their worst album. "Slaughter" was muddled; they simplified their song writing, sure, but they didn't bother with hooks. The album sounds indecisive.

When it comes to just mindless, catchy, melodeath, "Whoracle" is the penultimate.

At the Gates - 3
In Flames - 2
Dark Tranquility - 0

**Janszoon** · 08-16-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Never judge a book by its cover.

....and if you`re going to complain about the covers, at least have the decency to vote

I'm not complaining, just laughing. I'd vote, but I actually have never heard any of the albums.

Metal Connoisseur · 08-16-2011, 07:18 PM

If Jester Race was on here it'd be a blowout (I'm hoping), anyway this is really more of a head to head between In Flames and At the Gates. I find the Gallery to have good intentions but DT didn't really execute as well as they have on other albums. I think it was only their second full length and I don't think Stanne had really refined his vocal technique or found his niche at that time. So between the final two, I give the edge to In Flames because of their use of acoustics and subtle effects on Whoracle.

In Flames - 3
At The Gates - 3
Dark Tranquility - 0

LOLPOCALYPSE · 08-17-2011, 08:29 AM

Well I actually like Dark Tranquility's new stuff much better than their old, so the Gallery falls somewhere near the middle to bottom of their discography to me. I think Whoracle sounds much more refined than the other two albums. At The Gates and Dark Tranquility sounded like they were still trying to find their footing at that point. I also like the production, effects, and acoustics of Whoracle better than the other two.

In Flames - 4
At The Gates - 3
Dark Tranquility - 0

Howard the Duck · 08-17-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I'm not complaining, just laughing. I'd vote, but I actually have never heard any of the albums.

maybe you should

BastardofYoung · 08-17-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hip hop bunny hop

Whoracle. I think At The Gates is a superior band, but "Slaughter of the Soul" is their worst album. "Slaughter" was muddled; they simplified their song writing, sure, but they didn't bother with hooks. The album sounds indecisive.

When it comes to just mindless, catchy, melodeath, "Whoracle" is the penultimate.

Yeah, this sums up my feelings as well.

In Flames - 5
At The Gates - 3
Dark Tranquility - 0

Had the choice of ATG been "The Red in the Sky Is Ours", contest would end in no time, but not "Slaughter of the Soul".

Unknown Soldier · 08-17-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

Yeah, this sums up my feelings as well.

In Flames - 5
At The Gates - 3
Dark Tranquility - 0

Had the choice of ATG been "The Red in the Sky Is Ours", contest would end in no time, but not "Slaughter of the Soul".

That`s because you`re both extreme metal hacks

BastardofYoung · 08-17-2011, 01:52 PM

I prefer to the term elitest.

The Batlord · 08-17-2011, 02:02 PM

Honestly, I can't see an elitist choosing In Flames over At the Gates.

08-16-2011, 03:49 PM	#172 (permalink)
hip hop bunny hop Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,381	Whoracle. I think At The Gates is a superior band, but "Slaughter of the Soul" is their worst album. "Slaughter" was muddled; they simplified their song writing, sure, but they didn't bother with hooks. The album sounds indecisive. When it comes to just mindless, catchy, melodeath, "Whoracle" is the penultimate. At the Gates - 3 In Flames - 2 Dark Tranquility - 0 __________________ Have mercy on the poor.

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BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	I prefer to the term elitest. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

08-16-2011, 07:18 PM	#174 (permalink)
Metal Connoisseur Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 539	If Jester Race was on here it'd be a blowout (I'm hoping), anyway this is really more of a head to head between In Flames and At the Gates. I find the Gallery to have good intentions but DT didn't really execute as well as they have on other albums. I think it was only their second full length and I don't think Stanne had really refined his vocal technique or found his niche at that time. So between the final two, I give the edge to In Flames because of their use of acoustics and subtle effects on Whoracle. In Flames - 3 At The Gates - 3 Dark Tranquility - 0

08-17-2011, 08:29 AM	#175 (permalink)
LOLPOCALYPSE Aryan Wonder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 445	Well I actually like Dark Tranquility's new stuff much better than their old, so the Gallery falls somewhere near the middle to bottom of their discography to me. I think Whoracle sounds much more refined than the other two albums. At The Gates and Dark Tranquility sounded like they were still trying to find their footing at that point. I also like the production, effects, and acoustics of Whoracle better than the other two. In Flames - 4 At The Gates - 3 Dark Tranquility - 0