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Post by Mark-David on Oct 20, 2017 14:55:40 GMT 2
hmm I'm still not convinced. I agree the production sound is better than 'War of Kings' but the songs themselves..personally prefer WoK. But I totally get and understand why the band don't want to repeat themselves. And what is going on at 6:23 in 'Turn to Dust'? What's that all about?
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Post by Mark-David on Oct 20, 2017 12:46:09 GMT 2
I have seen at least one review that claims this is Europe's best album since the reunion but I would have to disagree with that. It is early days and it will no doubt be a grower but for me it doesn't come close to 'War of Kings', 'Secret Society'. Solid enough and a few stand out tracks, but too much trying to reproduce sounds of other bands. Europe have by far enough talent and ability to have their own sound. I sum it up with a similar sentiment to Nikos. Disappointing, but perhaps my expectations were just too high.
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Post by Mark-David on Oct 20, 2017 0:55:39 GMT 2
Yes it's a good album but for me it doesn't compare to War of Kings. Some of the riffs and songs are a bit similar to my ears. No instrumental and no ballad really. Not as melodic as I hoped but great to have vocal harmonies, great production sound, lots of hammond are plus points
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Post by Mark-David on Oct 19, 2017 20:19:52 GMT 2
The theme of democracy seems to feature quite a bit in this album...almost a bit like it could have been a concept album
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Post by Mark-David on Oct 19, 2017 17:42:10 GMT 2
Well I have now heard all the remaining tracks through at least once, and it is a very different Europe album in some respects. But so far I am really liking most of the songs. 'Wolves' and 'The Siege' are probably my current favorites
Without doubt another solid album. Different to what I was expecting. Heavier and less melodic than I was hoping for, but nevertheless a good album. No real ballad though, unless you count 'Pictures' as one. Also not sure what to make of the bit at the end of the record. Dislike the abrupt cut-off of 'Turn to Dust' and the subsequent piece of music just seems odd.
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Post by Mark-David on Oct 19, 2017 14:44:03 GMT 2
I have not had a chance to hear the whole album yet, I'm sure it's great but it will have to be something really special to knock 'Secret Society' and 'War of Kings' from their pedestals. The best 2 albums from the second phase (for me).
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Post by Mark-David on Oct 18, 2017 23:43:01 GMT 2
Best song so far for me by a big margin
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Post by Mark-David on Oct 16, 2017 0:26:10 GMT 2
Only 5 days more to wait
....'IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN'...
Sorry, couldn't resist that one
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Post by Mark-David on Oct 15, 2017 16:43:03 GMT 2
I also caved in and listened to election day. Awesome track, love it! Reminds me a little bit of 'Burn'. The riff a little bit
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Post by Mark-David on Oct 15, 2017 16:38:21 GMT 2
Imagine the amount of pressure and temptation I'm getting on listening to 'Election Day', since today we have our own official election day here in Macedonia. :/ So I think this is an excellent justification to give in to the temptation
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