The 20+ minute epic speaks for itself. Phenomenal pacing, not a dull moment. Everything I want out of an unnecessarily long song/ medley.
A passage to Bangkok: While a solid rock song, I don't see myself remembering it tomorrow morning.
The twilight Zone: ditto.
Lessons: to be honest I kinda spaced out at this point, all the way to the closer.I am going to assume that they were all generally solid but nothing memorable.
Something for nothing: I'll admit it was the epic guitar solo that woke ... read more
Ahh Camel... My last review of yours was my proudest yet. You inspired me to commit almost three hours of my life to listening to you to get the review as how my heart wanted it. Now you got another album here. Let's see if you can inspire me again...
Aristillus: Very nice introduction to the album. Sets up a cherry upbeat mood with some happy synths singing away.
Song within a song: I like the dreamy first half and hey we got Camel actually singing
this album. This song brings an image of a ... read more
Patti remains a unique and engaging listen with enthralling lyrics and storytelling. I am liking her the more I listen.
It might be because I was adjusting to her uniqueness, but the first song was ok and the second was about better. But once I got to "Poppies", I was all in! The album doesn't miss a beat the rest of the way.
Particular highlights being:
The relistenablility of "Poppies".
The grandeur of 'Come back" that left my jaw on the floor.
The adrenaline rush ... read more
More than a feeling is ok, I've heard it too many times over the years to really care about it.
Same deal for peace of mind. Both of these songs just sound so soft and catered made for mass appeal. Nothing particularly wrong with that, but I won't intentionally be searching these two songs out.
Foreplay/ Longtime is a lot more my speed.
Just a more engaging and rewarding listen.
Rock and roll band returns back to the generic boring mass appeal.
Smokin is a fun listen.
Hitch a ride is ... read more
For the first few songs I can tell it's very soulful and is pleasing to the ears but they do nothing that really moves me personally. I will give props to the falsetto at the end of"Imagination" that was very impressive.
"Spirit"though, that was moving. Just wow!
"Saturday nite" is fine party music but it doesn't really impress me."Earth, Wind and Fire" continues the solid but not that impressive theme
Departure is a pleasant little ... read more
It's better than any Bob Marley album I have heard so far. Lots of songs were an enjoyable listen but I would like to highlight "Igziabeher" what was a great one and the best of the album.
First off HOLY SHIT THAT OPENER THO!
This album just starts off HOT with the first three songs ( Victim of Changes, The Ripper, and Dreamer deceiver) being absolute barn burners for me.
The next three ( deceiver, prelude, and Tyrant) didn't hit quite as hard but we're still quality metal imo.
Genocide only gets better as it goes along. At first it's fine but by the end I am just awestruck by how epic it is.
Epitaph is a beautiful short ballad that I wasn't expecting but man I am ... read more
I enjoyed Stratosfear and The Big Sleep In Search of Hades. The rest was ok but didn't leave much of an impression.
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I liked "A Raven" ""The Cask of Amontillado"and " "Doctor Tarr and Professor Feather" the rest was ok background music.
It's been a minute since I wrote out a lengthy Review so why not do it today?
I actually listened to this album back in like January this year and I remembered really enjoying it with several memorable songs being added to my playlist. While I have heard a song or two in the past half a year due to random chance of shuffling my MASSIVE playlist, I haven't heard the whole thing since. Let's see if my thoughts hold up...
Messenger AD: liking the synthetic atmosphere just building up throughout ... read more
I thoroughly enjoyed this album. The opener was fine, but everything else was just amazing! What an album!
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