Album Rating: 2.5

You've got a nose for shit.

Album Rating: 2.5

it takes one to know one I guess, love me some shit

Album Rating: 4.5

"A lot of metal is cheesy by some definition"



Depends a lot on what constitutes "cheesy" for you I reckon, I wouldn't classify this in that camp. Tends to be more of a power metal category

Album Rating: 4.0

If you use a violin in your metal, you are hardcore flirting with cheese.

Album Rating: 4.5

I don't think that really makes much sense to me tbh, but to each their own.

Album Rating: 5.0

wtf kind of shitty opinion is that? the violin is a beautiful instrument.

Album Rating: 2.5

The violin is a gimmick.

Album Rating: 5.0

hmm ok

Album Rating: 4.0

A violin in metal isn't flirting with cheesy? What kind of shitty opinion is that?



Note I didn't say it was bad cheese.

Album Rating: 5.0

I dont think violins are inherently cheesy. A bit dramatic maybe.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with violins, wtf people

Album Rating: 2.5

In grandiose prog metal albums such as this one, yes they are chessy af. I actually don't mind the use of violins here though.

Album Rating: 4.5

"A violin in metal isn't flirting with cheesy? What kind of shitty opinion is that? "



Not sure if the hostility is directed at me, but I don't think that the violin inherently adds cheese to any given piece of music. What quality does it offer that makes it that way?



I agree w/ art that it adds dramatic flair to an album, which isn't a bad or cheesy thing, unless drama is now cheesy. It's another layer to the sound a band is trying to convey. If it is used in a flamboyant/bombastic fashion, I can see it being called otherwise. However, it is implemented here very naturally and doesn't feel forced or hogging the spotlight.

Album Rating: 4.0

It's such an easy trigger word. I should know better.

Yeah, I think these guys and Persefone get too much credit on this site.
I just find them inherently boring tbh. But that's just my opinion and don't let it stop you from enjoying the musics

And I think that no instrument will feel outta place if it's done well enough. Gotta love that sax on After

Album Rating: 4.5

I got no problem with what people love/hate, just curious to people's opinions on violins. If there are those that think it's cheesy I'm not out to change minds, just offering my perspective.



"Persefone get too much credit"



Hard disagree, still crazy underrated/unknown across the board.

Album Rating: 2.5

Violins are fine just not in metal.

I think it's cause I prefer like 4 other genres of metal to prog. To me, Core sucked big time and it's got like 4.2 average here. But again, just my opinion, mate.

Album Rating: 2.5

MATE