Average Rating: 3.96 Rating Variance: 0.74 Objectivity Score: 63% (Fairly Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicAvenged Sevenfold Waking the FallenFrom beginning to end, this album is brilliant. Even if it may take you a few listens to actually become interested with some of the lyrical content (And All Things Will End and Clairvoyant Disease), Avenged Sevenfold craft their magnum opus ala tracks such as I Won't See You Tonight Part 1, Chapter Four, Remenissions, etc., constantly keeping the listener enthralled and enticed by the fluctuations of vocal style from Shadows. The best of the band, particularly Gates and Vengeance are standout on this album, giving one a flaq towards old-Killswitch Engage influences within the context of each track. The only problem with this album is that the bass cannot be heard. However, that doesn't stop it from being one of the best metalcore albums of its time.Comadre A Wolf TicketDefeater Empty Days and Sleepless NightsHostage Calm Hostage Calm UK Samplerletlive. Fake Historyletlive. Fake History (Re-Release)It's the same great album, just with more flavor.My Heart To Joy Heavenly BodiesThis five-track is definitely the best material that My Heart to Joy had to offer. Well, My Heart to Joy at the Same Tone. Upon first listen, some of the songs may seem out of place on the hardcore punk LP (I Think You Woke the Dead and Sirens). However, after a few more listens, everything begins to blend together in a good way. The vocal and lyrical work on this album is by far the best they offered, while the guitars are a little shifty, but not bad in the slightest. Bass is good. Drums are superb. Overall, just great.Old Gray Do I Dare Disturb The UniversePretty much all that has to be said is up there: classic. Pianos Become the Teeth The Lack Long After4.5 superbHostage Calm All of Hostage CalmMy Heart To Joy Reasons to BeNothing more to say than frankly amazing. While Seasons in Verse was tedious (except for certain songs; i.e. Thistly Corner of the Forest, Seasons in Verse, Old Capitals, etc.), Nelson and Horbal really stepped up on this album, refining their technique to unimaginable extent for local musicians, while drummers Huck and Buttery and bassist Teti stayed consistent. Meanwhile, new bassist Cohen displayed great skill in blending well with such Talent. Vocals are better, guitar is better, lyrics are better; things are just better. Touche Amore ...To the Beat of a Dead HorseTouche Amore Parting The Sea Between Brightness And Me4.0 excellentAvenged Sevenfold City of EvilDespite what a lot of people say, concerning the dramatic change in musical style for this album, City of Evil is a good listen. From lyrical references to drugs, movies, tragic events, and the bible, Avenged Sevenfold manages to always keep you entertained (except for Strength of the World). A prominent change on the album, is Johnny Christ's role on bass. On City of Evil, he is utilized more and can be heard. The rest of the band are still as good, despite the change in Shadows' voice.Hostage Calm Hostage CalmExcellent craftsmanship all around, to each of the HC boys.Hostage Calm War on a Feeling / Donna LeeMy Heart To Joy Virgin SailsWhile not as good as "Heavenly Bodies," Virgin Sails offers a solid post-hardcore album for the twinkle scene, despite everything on the tracklist sounding the same, save this album's version of All of Life is Coming Home.Touche Amore Touche Amore3.5 greatAvenged Sevenfold Sounding the Seventh TrumpetNot too bad, not all that rememorable is the defining statement of this album. Each part of the band on this album generally sounds like every other metalcore quartet from the time. Despite this flaw, the band steps their game up on tracks such as Turn The Other Way and An Epic of Time Wasted. Even on tracks which are borderline awful, despite being filled with raw emotion, like We Come Out At Night, the band manages to spice things up with things such as a piano outro, making the album all the more listenable.Childish Gambino CampDefeater TravelsMy Heart To Joy DemoWhile not the best, the demo certainly offers some depth into the band that My Heart to Joy at the Same Tone was at the time of its conception. Standout tracks are Dreams to Burn Out Like the Sun and Angry, Very Angry, showcasing a Hardcore Punk-esque side of the band.Perfect Lines DemoUpon first listen, I completely disliked Nelson's music project known as "Perfect Lines" when compared to his former band, My Heart to Joy. Despite this, after a few listens, I was able to really enjoy the songs on the extended play, with Nelson's enhanced vocal style from "Reasons to Be" being carried over in conjunction with tremendous guitars, keyboard, and synth.3.0 goodAs I Lay Dying The Powerless RiseAvenged Sevenfold Avenged SevenfoldWhile most of the music that appears on this album seems to be nothing, but corporate trash, a few songs are very redemptive. However, the biggest problem with this album is that none of the songs actually fit together smoothly. In other words, apart from sem-decent craftsmanship, they don't know what band they are.Defeater Lost GroundHostage Calm LensJust a little better than average, considering their former band did the same type of music with better results. The messages in each song make it better than the avergage listen though.Hostage Calm Demo2.5 averageAvenged Sevenfold NightmareI have to say average, due to the fact that most of the songs on the album sound like they took their structure from the self-titled release, or were just b-sides rewritten to follow suit. While Shadows' vocals are nothing special (except for those on God Hates Us and So Far Away), Mike Portnoy does an impressive job filling in for The Rev. Meanwhile, everyone else in the band seems commonplace.My Heart To Joy Seasons In VerseFor me, this album is only average due to the fact tthat Nelson's vocal style is pretty much one-dimensional and composed of yells. Meanwhile, Horbal's form is better than ever, but the rest of the band seems a little lackluster and the tracks all start to sound the same after a while.Old Gray Demo
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