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Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicJournal UnlorjaI always find it amusing how people with skill levels, ranging from no skill to mediocre skill, insultingly describe music that is FAAAARRRRR beyond their level of understanding and capability/potential, as wankery. I love it even more when people cannot understand something that deviates from 4/4 timing, and then label it mathcore, as an insult, because they are insecure that they failed high school math. These types of arguments provide no insight or relevance to any musical discussion, and they are nothing more than a method, some people use, to make themselves feel better, since they know they are undeniably, musically inferior to the music that they discredit. If the competence and originality of a band is to be mocked because they have a lot of sweep arpeggios, then any tech metal band is doomed, by their peers, from the start. Sure, it is true that there are plenty of bands, who sacrifice composition for constant guitar noodling. Journal is not one of those bands. Unlorja is littered with outstanding compositions. It is a fantastic record from start to finish. As progressive and technical as Unlorja is, people still really like it. The reason is because, in fact, Unlorja is comprised of excellent songs, even with all of the technical wizardry taking place. Furthermore, Journal is deadly accurate live. I am shocked that someone would even dare to imply that these musicians are not skilled. Watch their solo guitar and drum videos on youtube, and see for yourself.
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