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The brilliant tenth album

Advantages: Brilliant, melancholic, fantastic gothic metal
Disadvantages: Unknown, hard to get hold of.

Paradise Lost, the sole creaters of Gothic Metal, have after 17 years of being together have produced their tenth studio album. The whole album is very good, the single Forever After is the only track that seems out of place, much more lets run about and have lots of energy rather than the melacholy you would expect from such goth gods. Even though it doesn't flow with the rest of the album it is still a great song. The album does need a few listens ...
...and album with a great guitar solo and the music and the lyrics are deeply moving. This album is great for anyone who likes the new wave of goth, well since all those bands copy this style so much you'd think Paradise Lost were copying from you favourite bands. ...

the_nomad 04.10.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Paradise Lost - Paradise Lost

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At Midnight My Black Heart's Fading .... Blue

Advantages: Kings of Punk
Disadvantages: None

...we have the title track feel the darkness which starts off with some impressive drum and bass work with Myrtle and Hippy Slayer showing just what they are capable of. It is an epic punk/hardcore/metal beast of a track and a great way to end the album.. This definitely will not be for every one but Poison Idea were true groundbreakers in fusing Hardcore/Punk/Metal together. Their twin guitar attack has been copied by many other bands but never to ...
...of the most brutally honest heartfelt lyrics that this genre has veven known made PI really special to me, and thi album is their Magnum Opus. In a world where bland manufactured pop punk seems to rule, this album is still a breath of fresh air on a stale and corroded scene. This album and all their back catalogue is being reissued on golf records for a tenner a time in the shops, so go out and buy them all. Better still visit http://www.golfrecords.co.uk, ...

Champ666 28.06.2004 · Read full review
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Time to get Draconian on you.

Advantages: The album that founded the gothic rock genre.
Disadvantages: The last few songs on the album are not quite as good as the start.

1995 saw the pioneering album 'Draconian Times' released by Halifax based gothic rock band Paradise Lost. Being the fifth album in the bands discography this album has a very different sound and style being taken by the band especially in the vocal department. Lead singer Nick Holmes vocals take on a more clear and concise tone in comparison to the bands previous albums such as 'Gothic' and 'Shades of God'. The album is said to be the first in the ...
...the bands best work to date. Prior to this album the band was virtually unknown outside of the usual rock charts however this all changed when they recorded a UK chart position of number 16 with this album. Album Track listing 1. Enchantment - Starting off the album with a wonderful piece of piano music suddenly we are greeted with the band in full force. The song makes a very simple yet powerful start to the album. 2. Hallowed Land - This ...

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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 ...

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