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this and Pentakill are my two favorite power metal records of the past few years

Album Rating: 2.5

I agree with this review. This album is disappointingly safe. A shame, as their previous two records were both great. Let's hope the new Seventh Wonder album will push at least one or two new boundaries.

Album Rating: 3.0

I mean it's certainly "above average" just for the fact that Tommy is singing on it.

Album Rating: 3.0

Yeah, I can't put this above a three. Especially considering their peak from The Fourth Legacy to The Black Halo.

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"I mean it's certainly "above average" just for the fact that Tommy is singing on it."



If it was Roy, I might have bumped this to a 3.5

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"This is another minor complaint I have about the newer Kamelot stuff: I don't think the grimy, distopian future thing works with their sound. I preferred the romantic, allegorical stuff for their lyrics and themes. A little more classic power metal. I'm listening to Fourth Legacy right now and the difference in music as well as themes is huge."



Yeah, for some reason a lot of bands are on that dystopian kick right now. Definitely getting quite old, especially when a lot of bands can't seem to find an interesting new angle on the subject. That whole romantic-meets-gothic feel of Roy Khan's era was what made the band stand out in the first place; they were basically what you would imagine if you wanted to hear power metal in an operahouse setting, sophisticated but also deeply emotional. Roy's voice gave the music such a rich history without having to rely on a visual medium, and the music was like the metal equivalent to the pit orchestra relaying the grand sweeping arrangements that anchored such a powerful voice

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I'd say it's a difficult style to do well in music. It works with a band like Fear Factory because they're industrial, so the suit fits. Ayreon is a pretty good example of how power metal can run with a futuristic, dystopian theme and make it work. The albums may be cheesy, but it's something that Arjen absolutely embraces, and the music does benefit from that level of enthusiasm.

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Good review dude, I can understand why you would think this as a lackluster release. Kamelot's style isn't something that should be replicated too often, they're albums are quite long as it is and if it's uninteresting, I can imagine it being a slog.

That being said, I've only ever listened to The Black Halo by these guys, would I enjoy this if I haven't checked any of their other more recent albums?

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I recommend Epica and Karma next tbh

Album Rating: 4.0

Yeah, you gotta hear the essential Roy albums, but then go for this as your first Tommy release, you'll likely have a different perspective on it than most people here.

Album Rating: 3.0

Silverthorn is pretty good.

Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound Off

@RunoftheMill: You'd probably enjoy it, but not nearly as much as The Black Halo. If you're looking to take a good dive into their catalog, I'd go with Epica and Karma next, then Silverthorn and Haven, and if you end up REALLY liking Haven, then give this a go. Although EvoHavok's idea to hear this as your first Tommy Karevik album would be interesting.

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well one thing that we can all agree on, this is much different than The Black Halo for sure

Ya I think i might do like Evo suggested, thanks bros

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Going from The Black Halo to this is like going from Harry Potter to Divergent.

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new Seventh Wonder



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgU1upJijfA

"If it was Roy, I might have bumped this to a 3.5"

The Roy wankery on the site needs to stop.

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Don't get me wrong, I love him. But it's getting ridiculous.

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Going from The Black Halo to this is like going from Harry Potter to Divergent