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The Mysteries of Cause and Effect
Advantages: Large quantities of ROCK, Pirate motif Disadvantages: Hmmm....
...nonetheless, it rocks! Blazon Stone was the fourth Running Wild album I bought, the seventh they had released. The other three purchases, for the record, were: “Under Jolly Roger”, “Port Royal” and “Death or Glory”. Blazon Stone remains my favourite of the four. I think you can follow a trail through each of the albums as they consolidate their style, the songwriting improves, the performance gets tighter and the ... ...do excel at this.
Blazon Stone by Running Wild was released in 1991 on the Noise International label. The band at the time were:
Rolf Kasparek: Lead Guitar and vocal
Axel Morgan: Lead Guitar
Jens Becker: Bass
Mr. AC: Drums
Although this line up probably lasted until about ten minutes after they finished recording. Rolf likes to get a fresh new band in for every album!
Now historically, their material has lacked in the consistency department. ...
Paiceyjohn 22.10.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Blazon Stone - Running Wild
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Awesome and original album produced by italian gothic rockers.
Advantages: Always original and follows its own path. Disadvantages: Not for people who prefer more Mainstream rock.
...ablums and the cover of Karmacode amongst other things stood out to me. I bought it and went home and while I was listening to it i just didn't turn it off. All of the tracks that were on the album definitely deserved another listen. One of the songs that really stood out to me on the Album was the song "Enjoy the Silence", a Depeche Mode cover. What really got me in this song was the was Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro's (the lead singers) voices ... ...It was definitely different to any other rock songs I had heard from artists that are described as similar to them such as Evanescence and Within Temptation. It sounded like a song that would stand out amongst other songs. Another song that I thought was exeptional was "Our Truth". It definitely differed largely from the rest with use of unusual instuments such as the sitar and the dulcimer which wouldn't usually be used in rock music. What struck ...
bellatrix_lestrange 07.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Karmacode - Lacuna Coil
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So What Was Your Favourite Colour Again?
Advantages: Lots of bangers Disadvantages: Some tracks need time to grow
In 1988 came the release of the debut album from Living Colour. “Vivid” has the Hard Rock band, noted for an all-black line up (out of New York City) brining the material that led to their breakthrough as they unleash a record that features their unique blend of the contemporary Hard Rock with Metal, Funk and Hip Hop.
1. “Cult of Personality”
The album begins with the band’s debut and breakthrough single. I felt that it was the perfect way to get ... ...the kinds of things that led to the creation of such an act whereby you get some raw Hard Rock (completely with influence from contemporary Punk and Metal along the way) as they perform a politically-charged joint that gave them the chance to make their first impact on the game. **Five Stars**
2. “I Want To Know”
It felt as though we were able to get things calmed right down for this one as they give us a chance to experience a whole different ...
XICripZ 06.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Vivid - Living Colour
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Machine heads peak!
Advantages: origional, amazing lyrics, great guitar riffs, exelent vocal hooks. Disadvantages: none!
clench your fists, but don't forget to have this album in one of them! In my opinion Machine head are at the peak of their career at the moment and this album proves it for sure! the album kicks off with a song called clenching the fists of dissent. Starting with a slow calm riff it slowly builds, and then all the music stops and your left with a heavy, catchy and amazingly awesome riff that will make you whip out that air guitar, or real one, and ... ...kicks in again with amazing, perfect and complex drumming from Dave Mcclain. Robb Flynn is an amazing vocalist and guitar player im sure you all know, but he takes it up to the next level with this album, he has raised the bar for everyone to aspire to now. I think this album is the modern day Master of puppets, and i think in years to come this is the album that people will say pushed metal to the next level. ...
sarge2192 04.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Blackening, The (+DVD) - Machine Head
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if you want peace, dont buy this album!
Advantages: origional, great vocals and solo's as always! a great example of children of bodom Disadvantages: none at all this album is amazing!
This album is one of the best albums i have ever bought! it has so much origionality and i think its their best album yet! with heart wrenching vocals and guitar playing from Alexi Laiho it is sure to stun you and all your friends! Children of bodom have come along way over the many years, and this album is their crowning. You will e shocked at what you hear! Make sure you get the special addition in order to get the bons DVD and bonus tracks! this ...
sarge2192 04.11.2009 · Read full review
Review of Blooddrunk - Children Of Bodom
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Dell Inspiron 530
easy to set up and use, quiet running, upgrades well worth the small cost (*)
Iiyama Pro Lite B2409HDS
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