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| 4.5 superb | FadingEmbers | August 10th 23 |
I view this record as a sequel to The Sound of Perseverance by Death, or even a version of it from an alternate dimension. The instrumentation, the guitar tone, and the lyrical content are all strongly reminiscent of it. The quality of the writing is right on par with the predecessor. What really makes this album different from Death's are Tim Aymar's vocals which could be compared to those of Ronnie James Dio. A voice that is gritty, yet elegantly carries the melodies. The guitars complement the vocals perfectly as Chuck Schuldiner and Shannon Hamm make them sing fast yet expressive riffs that lie somewhere between progressive and death metal. I recommend this album not only to Death fans, but to all fans of heavy music as there is something here for everyone.
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| 4.0 excellent | FirstStrikeIsDeadly | August 17th 15 |
This album's a bit of a grower but it's pretty good. Chuck had a good thing going here, RIP.
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| 2.5 average | Fernando Alves STAFF | January 15th 12 |
One of the most overrated metal albums ever released. RIP Chuck.
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| 4.5 superb | Voivod STAFF | August 31st 09 |
AWESOME RECORD! the lead guitars on this record compete in quality with those found in "Symbolic".
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| 4.5 superb | CrazyFool84 | August 31st 09 |
It's unfortunately that there would be no follow-up to Control Denied's debut masterpiece (and a greater tragedy that frontman for Death and mastermind behind this band, Chuck Schuldiner would surcome to cancer related illness). In his final offering, Chuck attempts a more power-metal style, in the vein of Europe's metal sound. The result is a merging of the classic jazz-infused Death sound with the creme of the crop in power metal stylings. Chuck really managed to pull this one off, if you haven't discovered this gem yet, I highly recommend you do.
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| 3.5 great | Elmo | August 6th 22 |
gud ablum
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| 5.0 classic | Brabiz | March 12th 22 |
On par with Death’s best work. Anyone who says otherwise is an idiot.
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| 3.5 great | GamamJ | April 30th 20 |
Instrumentally, this is easily at least a 4. I mean what else could you expect from Chuck?s playing and songwriting, Hamm (no slouch) doubling him, and DiGiorgio backing the pair? The vocals however are absolutely awful (to me). Insteumentally it is a slightly lighter Sound of Perseverance, so amazing, but the vocals...
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| 4.0 excellent | AlphaZoey2008 | October 17th 17 |
While it is a good album, The Fragile Art Of Existence has a few elements that don?t exactly fit. For example, the guitar leads aren?t as memorable as those on the Death albums, and I did notice some tonal issues. That aside, this is an enjoyable and interesting release. I just wonder what more experiments Schuldiner would have given us if he had still been around.
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| 4.0 excellent | westerndragon | June 7th 16 |
Everyone who thinks this is diet Death have only listened to it once or perhaps only partially. The Fragile Art of Existence is Chuck moving in a new direction for sure, but he still holds onto his uncanny skills as a songwriter to put real depth and excellent transitioning into each song. No, this album won't blow you away, but listen carefully and you can hear a very intricate album that is pleasing to hear no matter what your mood is. The lyrics are thoughtful reflections on a variety of themes and topics, and the solos are just as tasteful as ever. If you are at all a fan of Death or metal in general, please listen to this with open ears and keep the memory of Chuck Schuldiner alive!
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| 4.0 excellent | Corde64 | March 29th 16 |
Awesome and unique album. It really has it's own original sound and that is what separates great albums from excellent albums like this one IMO.
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| 3.5 great | MaidenUFO | January 22nd 16 |
The finale of the greatest visionary of metal could be better, as the album cannot reach the level of latest Death's albums. However, it is a very solid progressive metal record with excellent musicianship. My favorite songs here are probably the title track, "Breaking the broken", "Expect the unexpected" and "Consumed". RIP CHUCK!!!
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| 0.0 | ViperAces | December 30th 12 |
Amazing output. Chcuk was a mastermind, and the new direction he took is great. This is almost as good as the late Death stuff.
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| 4.5 superb | ScelusNefas | November 13th 06 |
This is the last album by Chuck Schildiner on the market and one of his best, if not his est, in career. This is a progressive metal opus that breath. It's lighter than Death's albums but as technical as those one. The bass, played by DiGiorgio, is awesome, just like the drum plaed by Christy. The voice is a guess as always, some may hate it, some may love it.
The album title is pretty weird considering that this the last ting we get from him before his death. THE FRAGILE ART OF EXISTENCE
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| 4.0 excellent | Suyan | October 2nd 23 |
| 3.0 good | junkie | August 14th 23 |
| 4.5 superb | Hawks | August 9th 23 |
| 4.5 superb | Bren80 | July 1st 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | Veldin | March 31st 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | Phasma | January 25th 23 |
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| 4.5 superb | Yxag | January 25th 22 |
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| 3.5 great | Harlz | March 12th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Oobaloo | January 30th 21 |
| 2.5 average | jmal00 | January 21st 21 |
| 4.5 superb | Yep321 | January 11th 21 |
| 5.0 classic | Basina | December 26th 20 |
| 3.5 great | JKoppe | November 14th 20 |
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| 4.0 excellent | Risodo | August 17th 20 |
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| 5.0 classic | tuacafb | August 20th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | Blurbs | May 21st 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | MarcoLG | January 24th 19 |
| 5.0 classic | hipo88 | December 29th 18 |
| 3.0 good | blou52 | December 19th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | bobby72 | December 12th 18 |
| 5.0 classic | GhostK | November 12th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Akifexx | September 28th 18 |
| 3.5 great | Agonba | September 3rd 18 |
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| 4.0 excellent | Arokan | March 8th 18 |
| 5.0 classic | Aranox | February 23rd 18 |
| 5.0 classic | Death | November 16th 17 |
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| 3.5 great | adios | October 3rd 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | MrSu | October 2nd 17 |
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| 4.0 excellent | GazAldo | July 13th 17 |
| 3.5 great | YeeHaw | July 12th 17 |
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| 2.5 average | wojodta | February 17th 17 |
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| 3.5 great | manosg EMERITUS | June 3rd 15 |
| 1.5 very poor | Aion | March 12th 15 |
| 4.5 superb | KyleW | March 10th 15 |
| 3.0 good | "Tab" | February 28th 15 |
| 5.0 classic | HxRx | February 23rd 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Mythodea | February 16th 15 |
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| 3.5 great | byord | January 13th 15 |
| 5.0 classic | KOSTER | November 23rd 14 |
| 4.0 excellent | Eligiuss | September 22nd 14 |
| 4.5 superb | Brains | August 5th 14 |
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| 4.5 superb | Surtur | July 27th 14 |
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| 5.0 classic | RayRay | June 9th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Yoz | March 18th 13 |
| 5.0 classic | ashder | February 19th 13 |
| 3.0 good | Trey STAFF | December 16th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Dask | December 5th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Atheus | November 27th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Caelum | November 24th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | sagu | September 29th 12 |
| 5.0 classic | Whisper | September 28th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Feels | August 2nd 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Leliana | July 24th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Kris/KJ | July 13th 12 |
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| 4.5 superb | Tib | August 15th 11 |
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| 3.5 great | YUJOS | November 12th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jeejee | October 28th 10 |
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| 4.5 superb | Yusuf | June 4th 10 |
| 2.5 average | Blurry | May 27th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | CutMan | May 14th 10 |
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| 4.5 superb | Manland | December 30th 09 |
| 4.5 superb | DrReg | October 14th 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | KILL | June 26th 09 |
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| 5.0 classic | Mordad | February 5th 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | Slaytan | December 3rd 08 |
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