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Masters of Metal

Advantages: Superb album all round, with Sweet Leaf on it.
Disadvantages: Um...it's another album which you HAVE to shell out on.

Masters of Reality is considered by some to Black Sabbath’s finest album, and it’s a damn fine piece of music even if I, a certified Sabbath nut, do say so. This really saw Black Sabbath breaking away from their blues roots and travelling down the heavier, more evil path that the dark nature of the music seemed to demand. Also, the increasing drug consumption of the band started to show on the more, unusual and experimental tracks which ...
...evident on the majority of the tracks, but this doesn’t detract from the excellent nature of the music. All of the vital ingredients remain in place – Tony Iommi’s gut wrenching tombstone guitar tone is still more than evident on tracks like Children of the Grave, as is his talent in writing some of the greatest riffs ever to blast forth from a stereo. The softening of the drum sound on tracks like After Forever adds a new level ...

Spongly 27.01.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Master Of Reality - Black Sabbath

midian: a superb and memorable album

Advantages: catchy, some of danni and cos greatest lyrics
Disadvantages: some songs are samey

...of at the gates of midian to the cataclysmic end on tortured soul asylum, this album has it all. the sound on midian differs from many other cradle of filth albums in that the songs, extreme as they are, are extremely catchy, but still stay true to their roots (unlike songs from the controversial album thornography). i often find myself sing along to songs like Amor E Morte, Lord Abortion and Her Ghost In The Fog on the tube, train bus plane and ...

evildemonlucas 18.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Midian - Cradle Of Filth

'Hardcore' entertainment

Advantages: They've put effort into their lyrics
Disadvantages: Bit pretentious [but fun]

Cradle of Filth's 5th album has a special place in my heart; it was the first I ever bought, and if it's the first you're considering buying, I definitely recommend it as an introduction to them. There's a sense of humour present here that I haven't felt on their other albums. It features the single 'Her Ghost In the Fog' - released in 2000, which might be why it's such a popular album [I think it was shown on MTV]. Let's be honest: they're screechy ...
...'em, right? They make good use of volume and tone on this CD, and the contrast between organ music and crashing metal makes for an interesting sound. For the first few listens, you might want to read along using the album sleeve...then, once you've heard each track a few times, you'll be able to pick out what they're saying. Enjoy. ...

Raef86 01.08.2008 · Read full review
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Rage Against The Machine Album Review

Advantages: Hard, unconventional rock
Disadvantages: An acquired taste

Rap-Metal group Rage Against the Machine released their self-titled debut album in 1992, but the music is just as relevant today as it was back then. Songs like 'Take the Power Back' and 'Freedom' are about individual exploitation by the cultural, social, and political systems in society, and how the people must be willing to rise up and overcome such oppression. You may have also recently heard about the small matter of 'Killing in the Name' beating ...
...when you first listen to Rage is that they mean business. The whole album is intended to provide voice to the silent minority: Those individuals that feel neglected and abused are given hope through the band's resonant, unashamed, confrontational expression. Guitarist Tom Morello's anomalous riffs, rhythmic special effects and extended tapping techniques were some of the most powerful sounds to come from a guitar in that era, and remain unchallenged ...

andycarrington 22.12.2009 · Read full review
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Captain Morgans Revenge

Advantages: Pirate metal just rules
Disadvantages: one iffy song

Alestorm Captain Morgans Revenge Alestorm are a pirate metal band from Perth, Scotland. Captin Morgans Revenge was released last year (2008) with Napalm records. The Band Christopher Bowes - Lead/Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Tin Whistle Gavin Harper - Lead/Rhythm/Acoustic Guitars, Jew's Harp, Additional Drums, Tambourine; Backing Vocals Dani Evans - Bass Guitars Migo Wagner - Session Drums; Backing Vocals The band are awesome pirate metal is one great ...
...Track Two Captain Morgans Revenge 5/5 This is a brilliant track, infact it is better than brilliant! I love the guitarring its really catching and the drums are excellent. Lyrics are immense and stick in your head 'So have no fear and dont look back the afterlife awaits' I love that line espesially I dont know why. The track in itself is just indescribable to be honest, its probably one of the best songs I have heard from this band. Track Three The ...

rockchick2k7 07.12.2009 · Read full review
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