Symphonic Rock, Music, Bryan / Vallance, Jim Adams, Dido / Gabriel, Pascal / Statham, Paul Armstrong, Bill / Buck, Peter / Mills, Mike / Stipe, Michael Berry, Jon / Sambora, Richard / Child, Desmond Bon Jovi, Gary / Reid, Keith Brooker, Eric Clapton, Adam / The Edge / Bono / Mullen, Larry Jr. Clayton, Coldplay, Mike D'Abo, Carol / Rogers, Ronnie Decker, Noel Gallagher, Justin Hayward, Francis Healy, Enrique / Taylor, Mark / Barry, P Iglasias, Mick / Richards, Keith / Ashcroft, Richard Jagger, Elton John, Norah Jones, John Lennon, John & Paul McCartney Lennon, Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Page, Anne / Cutler, Scott / Thornally, Phil Previn, Jim Steinman, Sting, Ruben / Mac, Steve / Hector, Wayne Studdard, The Corrs, R. / Chambers, Guy / Barry, J.J. / Bricusse, Le Williams, Brian Wilson, Matthew Freeman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Choral, Classical, Instrumental Pop, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Miscellaneous Vocal Music, Orchestral, Vocal, Vocal Music
This band has it ALL: class, style, musicianship, songs, stunning vocals, and, for those who appreciate a bit of eye candy on the live stage (I do, and won't apologize for it) - - that celebrated beauty which denizens of the cold Viking north seem so effortlessly blessed with. I'm excited about the debut of their new singer, this current tour stateside. Following on the heels of a voice like Tarja's, she's got her work cut out for her. I wish her all the best!!
Somethin' for everybody, here. I warn ya, this music will grow on you.
Fantastic !.......2007-05-24
It's an amazing sound. The 2 bonus tracks is so cool, the videoclip (Wish I had an angel) is very good too. Is impressive the power and the smoothness of their music. Highly recommended !
A little Nugget of perfection.......2007-05-21
This CD is so balanced when it comes to the sounds you get on it. I can't say that i'd categorize it as a certain type of metal, I know some would call it power metal, symphonic metal etc. But to the lay man, this is a wonderful metal CD with epic orchestral overtones blended perfectly against ravage riffs and powerful voices.
Again, it's so nicely balanced. Dark Chest of Wonders slams you into what the band is all about and what they're capable of producing. Wish I Had an Angel is one or those groovin' "drive" songs, with a nice touch of dark, and (likewise to other tracks) it showcases the sorrowful tones and agressive attack of both the female and male vocalists (Tarja and Marco, he also doubles as the bassist). The licks, chords and riffs in the CD are so solid, if you're looking for a break and release from a lot of 'sloppy metal', you'll love this.
In addition, songs like Creek Mary's Blood feature Native-American drums and chants in an eerie-sweet balad. There's even a pure orchestral song titled Kuolema Tekke Taiteilijan, a piece written in the band's native language (the hail from Finland).
All in all, Once is quite the inspiring CD, and just when you want more from the CD, this particular pressing comes with two fabulous bonus tracks. A highly recommended purchase for your musical entertainment and pleasure.
One of the Great Unknowns.......2007-05-21
I discovered Nightwish & listened to a few sound bits after following a web link from another site. What I heard was GREAT!, so I just had to check them out. I am VERY PLEASED with this album. This prog rock band (very similar to Renaissance) seem to not be very well known in the States, but is very big to Europe. I believe you will be very pleased with what you hear & like myself will be purchasing other CD's by the group.
Truley Epic rock.......2007-05-21
I only new vaguely of Nightwish until one of my friends turned me on to it, and after listening to this album, I think I have a new favorite band.
A few of the songs are a bit harsh (I don't like screaming, so sue me), but others are downright haunting. My favorite track is "Ghost Love Score" which makes full use of the band's orchestral resources and is one of the most beautiful and epic pieces of music I have ever heard.
"Once" manages to provide a broad spectrum of sound, and all of it is of superb quality.
Average customer rating:
- They played it safe.
- Mamma Mia!
- Best Lacuna Coil ever
- Cristina Rules!
- must have
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Karmacode
Lacuna Coil
Manufacturer: Century Media
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Similar Items:
- Comalies
- Unleashed Memories
- In a Reverie
- The Open Door
- 10,000 Days
ASIN: B000EHSVI2
Release Date: 2006-04-04 |
Tracks:
- Fragile
- To The Edge
- Our Truth
- Within Me
- Devoted
- You Create
- What I See
- Fragments Of Faith
- Closer
- In Visible Light
- The Game
- Without Fear
- Enjoy The Silence (Depeche Mode cover song)
Customer Reviews:
They played it safe........2007-07-10
If you like gothic/symphonic metal like I do, you're probably wondering if Lacuna Coil's Karmacode is an album worth checking out. Out of all the albums Lacuna Coil has released, Karmacode is my least favorite. The combination of guitar lines, keyboard work, and contrasting dual female/male vocals help create their melodic sound. The thing I like best about Lacuna Coil is that they always seem to create music that goes perfectly with Scabbia's voice. However, in this album they keep the same beat and rhythmic patterns time after time which makes the album really boring. It would seem they have abandoned their old music style to satisfy the likings of a more mainstream audience even though they are pretty well known. I'm not very happy with this album due to this sort of "selling out". I wouldn't recommend this album to new fans of this band. If they liked the newer stuff more, it's not a good thing because they will be missing out on timeless classics from the band.
Even though most of the songs were very repetitious I really liked "To The Edge." "Life is so short/Close to the edge of another backdoor/Life is so sure/Life will be ready to twist up your world" makes me think about how life has its twists and turns opening new doors for us. If you want to check out Lacuna Coil's best work, listen to Comalies.
For more reviews and information please see http://www.angst-zine.com
Mamma Mia!.......2007-07-04
Italians have always been known for their gift to romance the senses. Lacuna Coil is no exception. In fact, they are the 'masters of passion' - hypnotizing you with their sizzling bass and guitar lines, intriguing drum rolls, and fusion of male and female vocals. From the first listen, you can feel that this group of 6 are special to the music scene. They are not overly dramatic, yet they leave a mark on you. They do not scream and clamor, yet their voices are heard.
"La Famiglia" (the family) is what they call all who enter their world, and it is a most accurate assessment not only of how they relate to their followers, but how they treat each other. I have been to their shows all over the world, and each time I am there, I feel like I am being held in an embrace of sorts. Their music is warm, inviting, and exciting. And if you were fortunate enough to see them on either the Jaegermeister Tour or the Hottest Chicks in Metal Tour, you know what I am talking about.
They are the 'touchable' band - the band that comes out before and after the show, and showers you with hugs, kisses, and reminds you of how happy they are to see you again. Hence, "La Famiglia".
Their newest release, Karmacode, is a journey into spiritual curiousity, self-introspection, and philosophical wonder. Each track on the album introduces you to another facet of their lives. Their lyrics based upon their experiences are not unique and are highly applicable to us all.
Not too hard, not too soft, just right. Good for driving, for making love, for reading, for exercising. Their lyrics are clean. And true to form, they have included a song in Italian (which are always my favorites). Even though listeners may not understand the Italian lyrics, the sheer beauty of the language to music is worth listening to.
Their take on "Enjoy the Silence" is refreshing and light, but still maintains the darm and ethereal integrity of the original release by Depeche Mode.
Well worth a listen!
Best Lacuna Coil ever.......2007-05-31
This cd was worth the wait I liked "Enjoy the Silence" and "Devoted" the best.
Cristina Rules!.......2007-05-20
I liked this album, although I didn't like it as much as "Comalies".
must have.......2007-05-14
Absolutly amazing, every song is perfect.
They have a great and original sound, this is the band that that b**** amy lee ripped off.
Average customer rating:
- They Can Do Better... And Have
- Excellent
- Stunning
- Better Than Angels Fall First, Not Better Than Their Others
- Awsome
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Century Child
Nightwish
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
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- Oceanborn
- Once
- Wishmaster
- Angels Fall First
- Over the Hills and Far Away
ASIN: B0000C506H
Release Date: 2003-09-23 |
Tracks:
- Bless The Child
- End Of All Hope
- Dead To The World
- Ever Dream
- Slaying The Dreamer
- Forever Yours
- Ocean Soul
- Feel For You
- The Phantom Of The Opera
- Beauty Of The Beast
Album Description
"NIGHTWISH could very well have cloned their last full studio album, Wishmaster, and would have been guaranteed to sell as many copies without the fanbase batting an eyelash. Simply put, the band is that good. NIGHTWISH is not stupid, firmly believing in artistic integrity over sales and clearly having the balls to branch out, explore and experiment with their craft. For a start, the level of bombast seems to have been turned down a notch on Century Child in favour of a more metal approach, even singer Tarja toning down her all-out opera vocals somewhat and using her voice with much broader scope. Ironically, the band has become more operatic at the same time with the addition of bassist Marco Hietala - recently stolen from Sinergy - who acts as Tarja's male lead vocal counterpart on several tracks, making a huge impact on the band's sound. No question that NIGHTWISH would be just another band with out Tarja though, who shines brighter than she ever has before. ! Century Child is yet another firm step towards greatness." (9 out of 10 review) - BRAVE WORDS & BLOODY KNUCKLES
-1st new album in over two years! Massive anticipation! -Fourth full-length from one of gothic metal's leading acts. -NIGHTWISH have already received double platinum and gold album awards in their native Finland, as well as winning two Emma Awards (the Finnish equivalent of a Grammy) and scoring four Top 10 hits at radio. -Produced by Tero Kinnunen (Nightwish) and Mikko Karmila (Amorphis, Stratovarius, Avantasia) at Caverock and Finnvox Studios in Finland.
Album Description
2003 album from the female fronted Finnish symphonic goth/metal super group. 10 tracks including, 'Bless The Child', 'End Of All Hope' & 'Dead To The World'. Century Media.
Customer Reviews:
They Can Do Better... And Have.......2007-06-20
It is almost painful for me to give this album such an "awful" review. I love Nightwish -- They are one of my favorite bands and I listen to every one of their CDs fanatically. However, unlike most of their other albums, I had to delete some tracks when I copied this to my computer using iTunes. This simply isn't one of their better albums, and it's a shame, because it easily could be.
This is the album where Nightwish started to get darker, harder, and faster (Faster Harder Nightwish, anyone?). That's perfectly okay, but this album is the transition point, and thus mediocre. It has some great songs, but it also has ones -- the ballades, mainly -- that fall flat. Some of the lyrics aren't up to par with other works; some the songs don't sound as good; some are just out-right boring. The others are absolutely beautiful, but as a result, make the other ones sound that much worse.
Like my Once review, I will now go into a song-by-song review, before summarizing my thoughts. If you don't care about the songs individually, you may of course skip through it.
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Bless the Child (4/5) - A wonderful way to start off the album. The lyrics are excellent, the song itself is beautiful, and it leads perfectly into the next song. The only reason it isn't 5/5 is because it gets dull. The song is six minutes long, but unlike some of Nightwish's song, after a while one begins to notice how long it is and get a little bored with it. For the occasional listen, however, it sounds lovely.
End of All Hope (4/5) - This song is almost half the length of Bless the Child, not to mention heavier and more "metal". I don't think it needs to be said that the lyrics are a tad cheesy -- just look at the title -- but it doesn't detract from the song; there is some decent imagery in it if one ignores how obvious the meaning is. The melody and Tarja's singing match perfectly, making up for the so-so lyrics and making it one of my favorite songs on the album.
Dead to the World (4/5) - The lyrics to this song are positively beautiful, and some of the keyboard pieces are insanely awesome. However, I am not fond of Marco's voice, and seeing as he sings most of this song, that detracts from the track in my opinion. The fast tempo and melody are brilliant, however, and Tarja's voice makes the song more tolerable. I just couldn't give this song below 4/5, all things considered.
Ever Dream (5/5) - I don't know what it is about this song, but one day I feel in love with it, and have listened obsessively to it since. The lyrics aren't that great, but the song itself is gorgeous. It's one of Nightwish's heavier "ballades", with a piano and strings complementing the guitars very well and producing a gorgeous melody. Tarja sounds heavenly, and the last minute or so of the song is chilling in how gorgeous it sounds. I normally don't like a song that has mediocre lyrics, but this is wonderful enough to make an exception.
Slaying the Dreamer (4/5) - One of those standard heavy songs that you have to love. The lyrics are strangely interesting, and it took me a lot longer than it should have to figure out what they're about; that's normally a good thing for me. Marco, when he appears for a brief moment, sounds better than he did before, and adds to the song. The melody itself is standard metal -- crazy guitar riffs and the works -- but it fits the song, so it's all good.
Forever Yours (2/5) - Nightwish can produce some great ballades. This is not one of them. It's very slow, but the melody is dull, the lyrics are uninteresting, and Tarja doesn't sound nearly as beautiful as she usually does. Also, I prefer heavy metal to wake me up, not put me to sleep. I have listened to this song so little that I can't say much more than that.
Ocean Soul (3/5) - It's better than Forever Yours, at least, but that may only be because it's heavier. I used to love this song, and indeed the beginning is rather pretty. However, the melody and Tarja sound standard, and the lyrics don't help it, being they are too dry and, well, standard. It's not bad, but there is nothing that stands out, dropping its rating.
Feel for You (2/5) - A Forever Yours clone, except with better lyrics. The only problem is that they're about very similar, if not identical, topics. So while Feel for You does have pretty imagery, it feels as if one has heard it before.
The Phantom of the Opera (3/5) - Sometimes I like it, sometimes I don't. It's like Ocean Soul; nothing in particular stands out. Tarja sounds good and hits the high notes as expected, Marco actually sounds pretty decent, and the melody is what I imagine a heavier version of the Broadway song sounds like. However, like Bless the Child, it gets dull after a while, and is only good for the occasional listen.
Beauty of the Beast (4/5) - The middle part of this song is the best, shortly followed by the third. The first part is pretty, but a tad slow, and generally it's not a good idea to start a ten-minute song off slowly. However, once beyond that part, one forgets it's so long because it turns fast and spectacular. I love the lyrics and many times have been tempted to sing them down the hallway of my high school to see what happens.
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Overall, six of the ten songs are a good listen, which is a little lower than normal Nightwish quality, but not bad. Here are some of its main flaws:
Variety: Once has the same issue; for some reason, Nightwish's modern albums have variety problems. The two ballades on the album sound nearly identical. Bless the Child and Beauty of the Beast are somewhat similar, and some of the faster tracks also sound rather similar, or even "standard" for metal. The only song I can think of that stands on its own is Ever Dream (I'm not counting Phantom of the Opera seeing as it isn't theirs).
Lyrics: One of my favorite aspects of Nightwish is their lyrics; even when they about something as pointless as a bad day they still sound wonderful. However, in this album, many of the lyrics aren't very poetic, and in some cases are just dry and dull. Lyrics are very important for me in a band; a band or song has to be just plain brilliant for me to even remotely consider listening to them if they have cheap lyrics. Some of the songs on this album don't have that brilliance to counteract the lyrics.
That is it for glaring flaws; I also mentioned minor ones before and during the song reviews. As for the positive aspects? Tarja and Marco sing very well in this album. The band itself sounds wonderful in many of the songs, complementing the orchestra. I'm fairly certain this is the first album of Nightwish's to feature an orchestra, so they did well on the first try. Speaking of first tries, considering how different this is from their other albums, Nightwish did very well making it sound great without losing their style.
It is, in the end, not an awful album. It has its great songs that one may listen to obsessively, and it is a pretty good transition point to a different Nightwish style. If it weren't for those few songs that detract from it, I would happily give the album four stars, but alas, I am a perfectionist and those few songs lower the rating.
I would recommend the album to people who are already familiar with Nightwish, but Oceanborn or Wishmaster may be better for people who are just trying out the band.
Thank you for reading, and happy listening!
Excellent.......2007-05-13
Just discovered this group and really love them. This disc is the best of the three that I purchased. Their earlier stuff is pretty good but the later music is really outstanding.
I recommend them to anyone.
It's like Enya meets heavy metal.
Stunning.......2007-04-02
Let me start by saying that I am not your typical GOTH fan. I am a 49 year old male, not the typical 17 year old female. Having said that, if you know who Queensryche and Charlotte Church are, this CD might just be for you. This CD is intricately arranged and very well done. The songs go from Heavy Metal to Opera while mixing in some songs that any pop diva would be happy to call her own. That is what makes this CD so facinating. The fact that the band is talented enough to pull this all off is what makes this CD a remarkable achievement.
Better Than Angels Fall First, Not Better Than Their Others.......2007-03-02
I own five Nightwish albums and love them all, but Century Child is not my favorite. It still is good enough to warrant a five star rating though. Wishmaster, Oceanborn, and Once are in the top 3 for me, then Century Child, then Angels Fall First. If you like the operatic metal style and Tarja Turunen's amazing voice, you really can't go wrong with this band. I would recommend you start with Wishmaster, Oceanborn, and Once, and if you still want more, then get the other two. Nightwish makes some kick a** beautiful music!
Awsome.......2007-02-10
I first came across this music from trying to download it.After I actually listened to the music, I realized that this band was to come one of my favorite and most recommended cd's that I told my friends about it. Theirs something about this band that makes you want to listen to any song over and over. The century child does have it's occational song that doesn't apeal to everyone, but all in all this band and cd just flat out rock and would be an exelent to any rocker's collection. When I say rocker, I mean all types of rock
Average customer rating:
- Was over 2 months late
- Poserfagness
- Good album once again.
- Its Dimmu Borgir...
- Awesome CD
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In Sorte Diaboli
Dimmu Borgir
Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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- Fiction
- Ordo Ab Chao
- Icons of Evil
- United Abominations
- Threads of Life
ASIN: B000NOK0R6
Release Date: 2007-04-24 |
Tracks:
- The Serpentine Offering
- The Chosen Legacy
- The Conspiracy Unfolds
- The Ancestral Fever
- The Sacreligious Scorn
- The Fallen Arsis
- The Sinister Awakening
- The Fundemental Alienation
- The Invaluable Darkness
- The Foreshadowing Furnace
Amazon.com
From Electric Light Orchestra to Urge Overkill, some of rock's most memorable acts have trafficked in over-amplifications of genre to a level approaching the absurd. Whether Dimmu Borgir has the campy self-awareness of the latter or simply find themselves locked into their delirious conflation of black metal, vaguely industrial rock, and symphonic and operatic sounds with the fetishistic devotion of Jeff Lynne from ELO is anyone's guess. The last few years have brought more young listeners back to metal, what with all the supposedly "intelligent" and emo metal groups such as Pelican, Mastodon, and Early Man. It's still quite a leap from that to a Norwegian band who prints their lyrics backwards so that they have to be read in the mirror and craft ridiculously dark concept albums about the evils of the Christian church, and how Satanism is so much better. There's no irony here. But there is bombast in just about every conceivable manifestation, delivered beautifully. From the soaring, operatic vocals and live string accompaniment to the beyond-fast riffing and drumming, In Sorte Diaboli is the perfect music to annoy parents and satisfy fans of overindulgence everywhere. --Mike McGonigal
Album Description
Black metal's most prolific and infamous band, DIMMU BORGIR, return with a new beautifully blasphemous studio epic masterpiece, In Sorte Diaboli! Limited edition features a bonus DVD.
Customer Reviews:
Was over 2 months late.......2007-07-21
I enjoy this cd, but the delivery estimate was for may 3. I didnt even recieve it until the beginning of july. This is the second time something like this happened with amazon.
Poserfagness.......2007-07-15
Support Accoustic Black Metal.
This is not grim nor is it frostbitten.
Get Impaled Northern Moonforest instead.
Hail the Necrowizard!
Good album once again........2007-07-11
I keep waiting for these guys to make a shoddy album, but they never do. This is yet another fine work of satanic black metal music. I love the way they coombine the guitars with the keyboards, and Shagrath's vocals are probably the best in black meatl music.
Its Dimmu Borgir..........2007-06-24
Dimmu Borgir no longer have the Prague Orchestra in their music. Which is a shame because Death Cult Armaggedon was an amazing cd that really opened up the creativity waves of the black metal genre. (Black metal isn't known for creativity) Symphonic Black Metal! With this latest offering: In Sorte Diaboli, they have gone back to the old, old formula of drum and guitar driven melodies with keyboards playing the mere enhancement role.
When I heard The Serpentine Offering for the first time I was blown away. I though to myself, well they've let the real orchestra go but can still make keyboard driven melodies from hell. Well, almost. Thats about the only song that really sticks out in being similiar to what we've come to appreciate about the unique Dimmu Borgir.
With the negatives aside, this album is really really good. It may be a letdown for Symphonic/Metal lovers like me, but as a whole this disc has it all. Hellhammer is back. Enough said. The clean vocals that pop up here and there are refreshing. The guitar/drum work in tandem is top notch. The whole concept of the album is stellar as well.
If you are a Dimmu Borgir fan then you have to get this disc. I did based on the mere fact it was DB. Its a great album but in my opinion a bit of a step back in the creativity department.
Awesome CD.......2007-06-22
original technical brutal noise
this cd just plain rocks
buy it right now
Average customer rating:
- Just pretty damn stunned
- Better than 'Once'
- Ten Thumbs WAY UP!!!!!
- More Great Nightwish!
- Another great Nightwish CD
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Wishmaster
Nightwish
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Similar Items:
- Oceanborn
- Century Child
- Angels Fall First
- Once
- Over the Hills and Far Away
ASIN: B000056W06
Release Date: 2001-02-06 |
Tracks:
- She Is My Sin
- The Kinslayer
- Come Cover Me
- Wanderlust
- Two For Tragedy
- Wishmaster
- Bare Grace Misery
- Crownless
- Deep Silent Complete
- Dead Boy's Poem
- FantasMic
Amazon.com
Finland's Nightwish steps to the head of the atmospheric-metal class with their third album. The regal quintet blends the brooding qualities of goth and propulsion metal with the gorgeous operatic singing of Tarja Turunen. Thanks to musical prowess and the skilled hand of composer-keyboardist Tuomas Holpainen, what could be a ponderous and pretentious affair is a vibrant metal romp. Nightwish walks that fine line between heavy-rock bravado and classical pageantry without tipping too much in either direction; the balance of aggressive guitars and flowing keyboards is just right, and the multitracked female vocals and guitar harmonies are glorious. While some may find the lyrics a bit flowery, Wishmaster bumps atmospheric metal up a notch in the right direction. --Bryan Reesman
Album Description
Third release from Finland's finest opera-style metal band. This album reached #1 on the Finnish charts in May 2000 when it was released in Europe and then gold. The female vocalist Tarja sings in a powerful operatic style, backed by other vocals and jetting from fast to dreamy ballads. Fresh and original for the metal realm.
Customer Reviews:
Just pretty damn stunned.......2007-07-04
I have to start out by saying that I am pretty damn stunned by the some of the IMMATURE low ratings this cd got. First off, it's amazing how once can say they are an opera expert and say Tarja's voice is mediocre. I have plenty of family members who grew up listening to opera and I cannot name one that EVER said her voice to be bad or mediocre. Second, I was stunned when I read the one review of this kid saying Nirvana and Disturbed are better than Nightwish. What the hell? They aren't even technically in the same genre. So that being said below are my actual thoughts.
She Is My Sin- 10/10 One of my favorite songs on here. It is really catchy and can get stuck in your head for days.
The Kinslayer- 9/10 This is a really good song, but not something that you will remember being the most memorable.
Come Cover Me- 8/10 It is a nice songs, but once again nothing too memorable.
Wanderlust- 9/10 This one is a more fast paced song which I really like about it.
Two for tragedy- 9/10 This song is slow and beautiful.
Wishmaster- 10/10 One of the best songs on here. Faster paced and you will definitely remember it.
Bare Grace Misery- 8/10 This song was okay, not my favorite because I actually don't like the chorus part.
Crownless- 8/10 Another okay song/
Deep Silent Complete- 10/10 This is one of the best tracks in my opinion. It is absolutely one of the most beautiful pieces on here. It is one of their slower songs, but still done in a way it doesn't put you to sleep.
Dead Boy's POem- 10/10 This actually sounds long when you listen to it, but it isn't. The chorus is memorable and the whole song is just really pretty.
Fantasmic- 9/10 Okay song, but doesn't stand out very much.
So there are my thoughts. I'm rating the songs as I feel they are. I don't really want to rant on and on about how great they are, because well they are and that's why it got a 5 from me. I am pretty darn picky when it comes to buying cds.
Better than 'Once'.......2006-12-07
I heard Nightwish's "Once" before I heard "Wishmaster," and even though "Once" is supposedly their breakthrough album, I enjoyed this one more.
Some things worth noting: It lacks such epic songs as "Nemo" and "Higher than Hope," at times the songs seem more (dare I say) playful, and the singer sounds even more operatic than on "Once," if that is possible.
The standout tracks would have to be "Crownless" and "Wishmaster."
"She is My Sin" and "Come Cover Me" are also exceptional. But to be honest, they're all good songs, except for "Two for Tragedy."
Great album by a great group of musicians.
Ten Thumbs WAY UP!!!!!.......2006-11-10
This has to be one of the greatest bands ever.... I am never disappointed with any of their work... They are trully incredible and talented!!!!! Wishmaster is worth every cent!!!!
More Great Nightwish!.......2006-09-06
My intro to nightwish was the Once album. I was blown away and wanted to hear more from them so I bought Oceanborn and Wishmaster. From what I heard and read these 3 albums are their best. I am not disappointed in the least. All 3 of these albums are definitely worth buying if you like the operatic metal style. Tarja Turunen's voice soars. Thank you Nightwish, for making some kick a** beautiful music!
Another great Nightwish CD.......2006-09-04
Nightwish is a band I can never get enough of! I love all their CDs but the earlier years being the best - I would consider this one the last of their "early" years and this album is great. Wishmaster has all the fantasy and epic stylings shown in Oceanborn although it sounds a bit more toward traditional heavy metal but it's still Nightwish!! Get this and Oceanborn as well!!
Average customer rating:
- Great CD From Nightwish
- Oceanborn
- Operatic power metal at its best!
- Nightwish Rocks
- More Great Nightwish!
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Oceanborn
Nightwish
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ASIN: B00005A0N5
Release Date: 2001-03-06 |
Tracks:
- Stargazers
- Gethsemane
- Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean
- Sacrament Of Wilderness
- Passion And The Opera
- Swanheart
- Moondance
- The Riddler
- The Pharaoh Sails To Orion
- Walking in the Air
Customer Reviews:
Great CD From Nightwish.......2007-02-25
First of all, Oceanborn is a huge step when thinking about Nightwish's debut album Angels Fall First. All the elements of folk music and ambience are forgotten, and instead Nightwish have concentrated to using Tarja Turunen's wide voice and playing pure heavy metal. Or, well, another describing term could be opera metal. Drama and a variety of melodies are used effects, but overruling all the expectations, Nightwish have used them very well. Songs are catchy, but they have a long lifetime. Also, the whole band does great work: even though they seem like another Dream Theater-wannabe band, Holopainen and Vuorinen use their instruments with patience and don't slope into unneeded tricking. So everything seem to be alright, but the album as a whole lacks a little bit of diversity, and sometimes falls into repeating itself. The songs are, however, very strong, and the album as a whole works great. Oceanborn is, so far, the most successful album of Nightwish.
Oceanborn.......2007-01-10
Love this CD. Discovered Nightwish by accident but have been a loyal fan. Please listen to it, it's worth it
Operatic power metal at its best!.......2006-11-23
Mind-blowing is the word I feel best describes this album. After the abomination that was Angels Fall First, who would have thought Nightwish's second album could be this masterpiece? The opening track, Stargazers, shows off Tarja's voice terrifically, as does Gethsemane. Devil & the Deep Dark Ocean is the darkest, most theatrical track, and Sacrament of Wilderness evokes images of snowcapped peaks and deep pine forests. Passion and the Opera through The Riddler are all good songs, but not as interesting as the rest of the album. The Pharaoh Sails to Orion is a haunting Egyptian tune of cobras and shifting sands, as well as the story of Exodus. Walking in the Air, a Howard Blake cover, and Sleeping Sun are calming ballads with enchanting vocals. The best thing about this album overall is the atmosphere throughout. The cover art absolutely captures the feelings it evokes. Rock on!
Nightwish Rocks.......2006-10-24
I was never really a fan of metal, I always thought that it sounded like a howler monkey being recorded with a traffic accident in the background. That said, I really like the sound of a well played electric guitar. Nightwish perfectly combines that electric sound with Tarja's absolutely incredible voice. You really have the sense that you are in the presence of an annointed singer, sent to perform for only you. This album isn't Nightwish's best, but it is worth every penny you pay for it.
Long Live Nightwish!
More Great Nightwish!.......2006-09-06
My intro to nightwish was the Once album. I was blown away and wanted to hear more from them so I bought Oceanborn and Wishmaster. From what I heard and read these 3 albums are their best. I am not disappointed in the least. All 3 of these albums are definitely worth buying if you like the operatic metal style. Tarja Turunen's voice soars. Thank you Nightwish, for making some kick a** beautiful music!
Average customer rating:
- This cd is AMAZING!
- Great Vocals with Metal- Note Worthy Band
- For fans only
- Not too good...
- Lacuna Coil Unleashed
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Unleashed Memories
Lacuna Coil
Manufacturer: Century Media
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ASIN: B00005AKKD
Release Date: 2001-03-20 |
Tracks:
- Heir Of The Dying Day
- To Live Is To Hide
- Purify
- Senzafine
- When A Dead Man Walks
- 1.19
- Cold Heritage
- Distant Sun
- A Current Obsession
- Wave Of Anguish
- Half-Life
- Trance Awake
- Senzafine
- Hyperfast
- Stars
Album Description
Italian six-piece Lacuna Coil are one of the hardest working & rapidly progressing gothic metal outfit of our times. Their dual-vocal approach featuring the heavenly voice of Cristina Scabbia juxtaposed with the harsh style of Andrea Ferro will appeal to fans of The Gathering, Theatre Of Tragedy & Nightwish. Unleashed Memories also includes last year's mini-CD, 'Halflife', as a bonus. Bonus tracks, 'Halflife', 'Trance Awake', 'Senzafine', 'Hyperfast', & 'Stars'. Century Media. 2001.
Customer Reviews:
This cd is AMAZING! .......2007-06-07
This is Lacuna Coil's best cd. The newer fans that discovered them from Comalies and Karmacode wont appreciate this cd. This cd isnt as polished and radio friendly as their newer cds. Cristina's voice is soo powerful and her lyrics pierce your soul. All the choruses are soo full of emotion. Not a single bad song on this cd. My favorites are: To Live is to Hide, Cold Heritage, Distant Sun, 1.19, Wave of Anguish, Half Life, and Stars. This cd needs multiple listens in order for it to fully grab you.
Great Vocals with Metal- Note Worthy Band.......2007-05-23
If you like Evanescence, and female led metal, then you will probably like Lacuna Coil. I stumbled on this band on an internet radio site featuring metal bands, and was immediately interested. I ordered Unleashed Memories the same day and just finished listening it to twice through. I generally believe you should listen a few times before writing a review, but this album immediately strikes you.
This band has much of what I love in rock music, metal with strong and varied vocals, infused electronica and lots of tempo changes. There are 2 vocalists on this album, and although there isn't much overlapping of the 2 voices, they can be heard at times together complimenting each other. Why more bands don't use multiple overlapping vocals, I don't know, but this is what makes this band special. 3 stars only because I think some of the rhythms could be just a bit more interesting and varied and I just didn't get enough of the heavy metal sounds. There really is nothing groundbreaking here. The vocals are also a bit too blended for my taste, Cristina's voice, although beautiful has a new agey quality and almost sounds like Enya fronting a rock band.
Most of the tracks have metal influences, but there isn't very much of the heavy thrashing guitar riffs. Some might find this more attractive because the pummeling sounds tend to drown out Cristina's beautiful voice. I personally would appreciate more metal in what is being labeled a power metal band, and a bit less of the harmonious vocals and symphonic ambient sounds that pervade some of the tracks. Don't let me mislead you here, this album is not soft rock, it is edgier and you probably need to be a hard rock fan to really enjoy it.
Note there are 15 tracks on this CD if you have the version with the bonus EP tracks. "Sensafine" is repeated in the EP additions and both tracks are in Italian and is one of the better songs as the 2 vocals are more integrated with the guitar riffs. All of the remaining tracks are in English. Track 2, "To Live is to Hide" features both vocalists with some overlap and it's the kind of song you might expect to hear on mainstream radio. Track 5, "When a Dead Man Walks"' seems to be an attempt at stronger rock, but again the vocal harmonies sound at times like Abba. Even the male vocals are too watered down to make a believable metal song. In track 6 "1.19", Andrea the male vocalist, gets in some screaming and harsher vocals but they are short lived. This is however one of the heavier tracks and has a nice guitar section about midway through.
I will purchase their 2006 album Karmacode, which actually gets a better review on [...]. This CD is good to have in your collection, but not one of those albums that you can listen too a hundred times and just keep wanting more.
For fans only.......2007-04-02
Not much hit material here even if you get the extended version with
the halflife ep included. Check it out if you can get it cheap and
are a completist
Not too good..........2007-03-02
I'm bemused as to why almost everyone put a good review on this CD. Cristina's vocals are probably the worst I've heard in any other LC album. Most of the time it just sounds like she wants to get the damn CD over with. The lyrics are ridiculous in some spots, such as when Cristina sings the line "I'm a loser" five monontonous times, and just the overall album doesn't vary much at all. All the songs sound alike. This album let me down.
Lacuna Coil Unleashed.......2006-08-19
Lacuna Coil ~ Unleashed Memories is as it says "Unleashed". The vocals are Unleashed. Extreamly strong instrumentals and lyrics like no other!!
Average customer rating:
- nice work!
- Good even for non-metal fans
- Sometimes wishes do come true.
- Bravo.
- De poca Madre
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Highest Hopes: The Best of Nightwish
Nightwish
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
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ASIN: B000ANHGHC
Release Date: 2005-10-03 |
Tracks:
- Wish I Had an Angel
- Stargazers
- Kingslayer
- Ever Dream
- Elvenpath
- Bless the Child
- Nemo
- Sleeping Sun [2005 Version]
- Dead to the World
- Over the Hills and Far Away
- Deep Silent Complete
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- Walking in the Air
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- High Hopes
Album Description
Not less than one of the leading bands of the Finnish music scene. The unique combination of heavy metal and female singing has made this ingenious band rise like a rocket into the awareness of people around the world. The composer of the band's music, Tuomas Holopainen combines elements from movie music to the traditional metal in a way no one has ever done before. If you like good music in general you will love this album...16 tracks. Universal. 2005.
Album Details
2005 Collection of the Finnish Band's Best Recordings. In the Wake of the Emergence of Evanescence on the Rock Scene, Many Rock Fans Sought Other Female Fronted Bands and Discovered this Group that Became Popular in their Homeland and the Rest of Europe. Toilling Since 1997 and Founded by Keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, He Assembled Opera Vocalist Tarja Turunen, Guitarist Emppo Vuorinen, Bassist Sami Vänskä and Drummer Jukka Nevalainen. Their Sound is Gothic, Progressive and Dynamic and Occupy a Special Place in the Progressive Rock of the 21st Century.
Customer Reviews:
nice work! .......2007-06-10
This has not really been my listening genre - but I gave it a try and was hugely impressed! Really enjoyed the album, and will no doubt be getting more... Awesome vocal with great beats behind it!
Good even for non-metal fans.......2007-03-30
For those that don't know them, Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band.
Now, I am not really a metal person, yet when I got this album as a present from my cousin (who listens exclusively to symphonic/opera metal) I realised it is pretty good. The opera vocals surfacing from the symphonic melodies and quitars are capturing, and the songs themselves quite interesting to listen to.
To make a long story short: this is not as bad for your ears as you may think. It is somewhat louder than hard rock but it is not the kind of metal that becomes unbearable after two minutes when you are not used to it. It is pretty melodic and the arias are beautiful.
I am not really familiar neither with the genre or the band's other work, so I can't actually say anything to the fans. But for first-time listeners, go for it.
Sometimes wishes do come true........2006-11-03
The CD is enjoyable, not great as a "Best Of" should be. I will have to be honest in saying that this is my first CD from Nightwish and based on what other people have said (best of their songs, etc), it may be the last. Don't get me wrong, I can play this over and over, but if these are the best, they do not bode well for me buying more.
Bravo........2006-07-24
I love all of the tracks on this album, though it is missing a few songs. But that`s alright, of course. Not everyone likes the same songs. For those who are new to Nightwish, this is a great way to start off. Before this came out, I usually reccomended Once, their most latest album. But now there`s an album that has Nightwish from the full nine years. This is great.
De poca Madre.......2006-05-26
Este cd incluye, todas mis canciones favoritas, por eso lo recominendo ampliamente, pero el nombre correcto de la cancion: Sacament of Wilderness es Sacrament of Wilderness, please correct name of song:Sacament of Wilderness is Sacrament of Wilderness
Average customer rating:
- A Good Debut, But Their Best Comes Later...
- A fine debut, but be mindful of your expectations.
- A bad start for an otherwise fantastic band
- Power Metal
- 4.5 actually
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Angels Fall First
Nightwish
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ASIN: B00005A0N4
Release Date: 2001-03-06 |
Tracks:
- Elvinpath
- Beauty And The Beast
- The Carpenter
- Astral Romance
- Angels Fall First
- Tutankhamen
- Nymphomaniac Fantasia
- Know Why The Nightingale Sings
- Lappi (Lapland): I. Eramaajarvi
- Lappi (Lapland): II. Witchdrums
- Lappi (Lapland): III. This Moment Is Eternity
- Lappi (Lapland): Etiainen
Customer Reviews:
A Good Debut, But Their Best Comes Later..........2007-03-02
I am the proud owner of five Nightwish CDs, all of which I love. I must say however that Angels Fall First is my least favorite of the five. Once, Century Child, Wishmaster, and Oceanborn are all better than Angels Fall First, but I guess that is to be expected; often times bands need to improve upon their first album and refine their sound. Well, Nightwish did just that, and the proof is any of their later releases. Angels Fall First is still essential for the true Nightwish fan though. Get the other four first, and if you still desire more Nightwish, by all means, pick up this title. It's pretty good.
A fine debut, but be mindful of your expectations........2007-02-03
With reasonable expectations, a Nightwish fan should thoroughly enjoy a listening of this album. One should expect that on this album, the band does not display the song-crafting prowess that can be heard on later efforts like Century Child and Once. One should also not expect to hear the amazing production quality found on the Once record. Those who complain about these aspects are clearly ignorant about the natural progression of a great band.
A true fan of NW SHOULD own this record, and treasure it as the beginning of the Nightwish journey. To describe the music as a whole, it is mostly very dark and gothic, with tinges of power metal influence. The slower ballad-style songs, such as the title track, are impressive and moving.
The worst song on the record by far is The Carpenter, being drenched with some of the worst male vocals ever recorded (a fact that Tuomas Holopainen, NW composer now admits freely). In spite of these weak moments; however, Angels Fall First is a record worth owning. Fans newer or totally new to Nightwish; however, should start with Once (for symphonic/melodic metal fans) or Wishmaster (for power metal fans). Each of these records is more accessible and gripping than Angels'.
To conclude, if you are building your Nightwish collection, buy this album last, but DO buy it. I do not recommend it as a first exposure to the band. If you're a fan of dark, off-beat, gothic music, make your purchase.
A bad start for an otherwise fantastic band.......2006-11-23
If you want to know what exactly Angels Fall First sounds like, let me offer you the following scenario. Combine Wishmaster and Century Child, strip off the bass and half the keyboards, add in some of Simone Simon's extremely forced vocals from Epica and Tuomas's flat tenor, and throw it all into a car crash. That is what Angels Fall First sounds like. I was very disappointed with this first album, especially considering how incredible their other albums were. The two best songs (meaning four out of five stars) were Elvenpath and Know Why the Nightingale Sings, followed by This Moment Is Eternity and Beauty and the Beast. The rest were frankly hard to listen to. Look to Oceanborn and Once for Nightwish's best performances, because you won't find them here.
Power Metal.......2006-10-29
This is a great cd. Just enough metal and folk to make it a rather perfect cd. Tarja has beautiful vocals, and the mix of keyboard and guitar make it a great listen. BUY IT!
4.5 actually.......2006-08-27
first off i not a kid ect. This album is excellent, but the only thing I didnt like was the male vocals, but Tarja's voice is beautiful. Anway except for the male vocals, this was an amazing CD.
Average customer rating:
- Its not Black Waterpark, but very good
- Another enthralling work of art.
- Artistic, Thought Provoking, Inspirational
- Still Life is a must for anybody who likes Opeth
- Have I Told You Lately...
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Still Life
Opeth
Manufacturer: Peaceville UK
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ASIN: B00008AWOG
Release Date: 2003-04-29 |
Tracks:
- Moor
- Godhead's Lament
- Benighted
- Moonlapse Vertigo
- Face of Melinda
- Serenity Painted Death
- White Cluster
Product Description
1. The Moor
2. Godhead's Lament
3. Benighted
4. Moonlapse Vertigo
5. Face Of Melinda
6. Serenity Painted Death
7. White Cluster
Format: CD
Customer Reviews:
Its not Black Waterpark, but very good.......2007-07-23
I don't know if it is possible to crank out another BWP, but this album is still worthy of 5 stars. This is right in line with Opeth's other dark albums. This band is one of the most talented bands out there, when speaking with regards to instrument playing; would rather see them stop the demonic screaming and just focus on the singing.
Another enthralling work of art........2007-07-13
Still Life, like basically any other Opeth album, is a testament to this band's brilliance. This was their fourth album, and marked a few noticeable changes in Opeth's sound. First, Mikael's growl deepened considerably on this release, and it sounds more proggy than the releases prior to this one. It's also their first album with bassist Martin Mendez. This is also the first Opeth album to feature songs that cross the 10-minute mark and beyond since Morningrise.
Still Life, as most people know by now, is about a man sent away from his village. 15 years later, he returns to find his lover, Melinda. He watches her from afar, afraid of being seen by the other villagers, fearing for Melinda's saftey and his own. Eventually, he meets her, and tries to convince her to come with him. But the Council of the Cross, the people who banned him from his village, as well as the people who are in charge of it, slit Melinda's throat. In his rage, he slaughters the people who took part in murdering her, until he is burned at the cross, and sees Melinda waiting for him in the next life, with open arms. Even though this story is ficticious, I could really see it as something that probably happened a lot in the midevil days. There is more to the store than that, but that's the just of it.
In constrast to My Arms Your Hearse, Still Life is softer, and contains more acoustic passages. Like I said before, it also marks the point where they veered from being a spacey, atmospheric band to a more stable, progressive oriented band (not that there's anything wrong with either style). The style of the album still follows the Opeth formula: long, atmospheric inquisitions that makes transitions between brutal (yet still proggy) death metal and quiet, acoustic folk/prog music. But this is the style that we've all come to love and expect from Opeth, so no criticism is called for here! Mikael has awesome guitar solos here with extreme complexity (without sounding too indulgent). Peter provides great rythm guitar riffs that give Opeth their amazing atmospheres. Martin Lopez makes great transitions between maniacal double-bass pounding and soft tapping of the drums. Martin Mendez, as always, is buried behind the rest of the band for the majority of the time, unfortunately. So I can't say much about him, other than the fact that he sounds great whenever he's audible.
My favorites off Still Life are: The opening track, The Moor. This song is about when he returns to his village, expressing his hatred for everyone in his former village except Melinda. Mike's clean voice sounds very haunting on this song, and I get chills everytime I hear it. Godhead's Lament. It's one of the heaviest off the album. GL is when the man is marveling at Melinda from a hiding place, seeing that she's been taken in and brainwashed by the Council of the Cross. He also decides to stay in an attempt to get her back ("What woould they care if I did stay. No one would know, oh-ho"... I love that part!). Great melodies are present on this song, and Mike has a great solo. And finally, Moonlapse Vertigo, which is possibly my favorite track here. Mike sounds like a stray puppy on this song, especially during the part where he sings "I would persih at the given signal at the slightest touch from my soul tainted prophet in flesh for all the plagued and lost." In this song, the outcast reminds himself that he'd be killed if the Council saw him. This is also the point where he decides to meet Melinda and take her with him.
Unfortunately, this album was neglected in the States, because awful trends like Britney Spears and The Backstreet Boys were polluting the airwaves. No one wanted to dig beneath the surface and find the artworks that Opeth have made and are still making. And while they have gained more recognition in the U.S. (and everywhere, really), they still haven't gotten the success that so rightfully deserve. Metal is a highly discriminated genre. A shame too, since there are many talented metal bands out there with immense sophsitication, such as Opeth.
I don't think Morningrise will ever be kicked out of my spot for "favorite Opeth album," but I've come to love this album so much that it has dethroned Orchid as my 2nd favorite Opeth CD. Although, in all truth, I listen to the entire Opeth catalogue and find each album to be a classic, at the risk of sounding like a fanboy. But Still Life, like all of this amazing band's albums, is a spellbinding masterpiece that deserves multiple listens by everyone on the planet, if only people would give it a chance. But hey, maybe all that popularity would corrupt Opeth ;).
Artistic, Thought Provoking, Inspirational.......2007-06-17
I can't say enough about this great band. Still Life is a wonderful concept album that grabs you from the beginning and never lets go. Proggers, go out of your way to hear this band. This band is a must for all progressive fans. Absolute brilliance!
Still Life is a must for anybody who likes Opeth.......2007-05-07
One thing I have noticed over the years is that Opeth always makes great music, and Still Life is a perfect example of that. It is definitely one of my favorite albums. If you are new to listening to metal, Still Life is an excellent start. This album proves just how talented Opeth is compared to a lot of other metal bands.
Have I Told You Lately..........2007-03-16
I love this band. Everything Opeth puts out into this world is original and great. They are awesome in concert, too.
Kind reader of this review: If you buy only one CD by Opeth, let it be Still Life. Every song is a chapter in a story. Imagine, a story being told to you in a voice which you find dually lulling and frightening. Imagine music playing--music harsh and gentle. You see a woman, there, up ahead. She's standing at the edge of a dark forest. The first things you notice about her is a pale face, black hair, and you take notice that she's dressed in old time garb (maybe gothic wear?). She stands as a woman saddened by something which is unknown to you--a pain which you'll never understand. Can you save her? Would you put your life down for her salvation? Would you dare to love Melinda?
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Barrett [Import]
Hugo Alfvén conducts Hovkapellet
I'm Waking up to Us [CD-single]
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20 Great Instrumentals [Import]
I Heard a Symphony [Import]
Hello Dolly
Futures [Enhanced]
Fizzgig-European UK
Debussy, Chopin and Prokofiev
Happiness Heartaches [Import]
El Rey del Bolero
El Pachi Pachi
You Know What's Up
Ring of Fire: The Best of June Carter Cash
