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Advantages: The female vocalist in some of the songs
Disadvantages: No songs seem to stand out

This album starts of pretty typical CofF style, with the eerie sounding synth-type thing, closely followed by "Heaven Torn Asunder" which is nicely structured, with the usual pounding drums, and dynamic vocals. No song stands out as particularly bad on this album, but in reply to that, none of the tracks seem outstandingly brilliant. Sure, the guitar work, is technical and sounds pretty impressive, and the songs are well written, but they just don't ...
...because the songs are all pretty long, and the tempo changes often, giving the impression of a different song starting. Saying that, I find "A Gothic Romance" a very impressive song. Also, the choirs in "Dusk And Her Embrace" are a really nice touch. Cradle of Filth defintely have found the formula for their songs, and they don't look like changing it. The seem happy with the way their songs come out, but I find that the songs seem to blend together.. ... Read review

Advantages: Kirk's Solos back, songs more varied and better than St Anger, a couple of epics.
Disadvantages: Not as good as some over-the-top reviewers have said.

...also a stand-out song on Death Magnetic, in some ways, it's sad to see them take such a move away from the old Unforgivens, however what they have created is outstanding. Despite some good quality songs on this record, there are a few that aren't bad, but turn into a drag when your listening to them. Songs like Broken, Beat and Scarred take a while to get into after the somewhat slow start. As a guitar player myself its a blessing to hear Kirk back ...
...most fans would agree that the absence of the guitar solos was a key reason for the disappointment of St Anger. Despite all these positives, we shouldn't be too optimistic. There has been a lot of speculation that this album would be a 'Neo-Master of Puppets.' In my opinion, this album is a good piece of work that shouldn't be judged in that way, as that will only let down a lot of hyped Metallica fans. The Metallica sound has evolved too much to ... Read review

Advantages: Innovative, hard hitting and ferocious
Disadvantages: Unrelenting

...heaviness and political punch. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE 'Bombtrack' 'Landlords and power whores On my people they took turns Dispute the suits I ignite And watch 'em burn' The album opens on a great introduction to RATM. The composition, innovation and mood of the track hint at what is to come, but is relatively simple and easy going compared to later tracks. The track opens with a heavy riff from the guitar and angst ridden drums, but it ...
...bridge is formed of a simple guitar riff interrupted by muted guitar slides. 'Killing in The Name' 'Those who died are justified for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites You justified those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites' Opening with an explosive guitar riff with short sharp chords, before launching into their most infamous riff. This straight forward and anthemic rock track is instantly recognisable to just ... Read review

Advantages: Catchy melodies
Disadvantages: --

Pornograffiti is one of extremes defining albums the musicmanship that went in to the album is amazong, the Cd fratures the Guitar stylings of Nuno Bettencourt who some consider to be on of the greates guitar player of the modern day, the Cd if filled with amazing 80s content catchy riffs and melodies that are the defining features of Extreme but incorporating them in a fun fasion, the Album is good from start to finnish a good listen for anyone ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing Riffs, Solos, and Drums, and awesome vocals.
Disadvantages: None

...only be described as awesome, Avenged Sevenfold storm the metal stage again with their fourth album, Avenged Sevenfold. Featuring some truly amazing songs, my personal favorites included Scream , Afterlife, and Almost Easy. I usually go for music that makes my heart pound in my chest as I listen to it because it's that good. This is one of those albums you'll be revisiting over and over again. Of course, It does depend on your tastes though, after ...
...you should look somewhere else, but if you are interested, do not hesitate in purchasing this album, and prepare to ears for some magic music! Also, the Vocals are the most original I've heard in a while, this guy's voice is really memorable. ... Read review