Rate My Haul

RE: Rate My Haul (fireandice)

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:28:28 GMT

In Absentia, A Matter of Life and Death, and Blood Mountain are the only CDs from that list that I own, but I love each of them. I just picked up Blood Mountain today after getting a recommendation from a friend of mine, and it's surprisingly good. These guys are very imaginative musically and there's some great melodies on this CD, plus some definite progressive influences. I've been meaning to pick up the second OSI disc, as I love the first, but it's expensive as hell around these parts. When you get the first OSI CD, make sure to get the special edition, as it contains the 17-minute prog metal bliss that is The Thing That Never Was.

RE: Rate My Haul (Twiddlenutz)

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:58:34 GMT

8.6

RE: Rate My Haul (JRundquist)

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 22:29:04 GMT

ORIGINAL: batmura

Porcupine Tree- In Absentia:
Killer album, perhaps my favourite Porcupine Tree. This is by far their most challenging work and I really love how they added those heavier riffs to their music. The riff at the beginning of the first song is slightly Tool-ish and I love it. Also the production is beyond excellent.

Iron Maiden- A Matter of Life and Death:
Just heard it for the first time last night myself. I think it captures the darkness of The X Factor and injects it with the melodic sensibilities of Brave New World. Also, there are some cool folky vocal lines on some of the songs that aren't too different from the sutff on Blackmore's Night albums.

Mastodon- Blood Mountian:
Have yet to pick it up. This band is immensely creative.

Nevermore- This Godless Endevor:
When Dreaming Neon Black came out, I deemed it impossible to match its brilliance. It was one of the darkest and most perfectly written albums ever. While This Godless Endeavor does not achieve the same level of atmosphere, it is easily one of the greatest Nevermore albums ever. It is a lot heavier, with a great emphasis on rif****e and Warrel Dane's vocal melodies are gold. The vocal melody on the first tune was by far my favourite melody of 2005. Essential release if you can handle heavy material. By the way, Jeff Loomis is the greatest metal guitarist alive for me.

OSI-Free:
Another majestic release. I tend to favour this one over their debut; this is more electronic and pushes the form of envelope like no other. Matheos' Tool-inspired riffery on the first two songs is then replaced by waves of guitar distortion and textured synth sounds. Portnoy's restraint playing on the album is stunning.

Death- The Sound of Persaverance:
Quite possibly the most amazing swansong release of the 90's. You have truly bought some of the most essential discs ever my friend. Chuck plays with heart and soul through and through. The writing is flawless and musicianship top level.

Type of Negitive- The Best of
Never heard this one. I tend to like their Bloody Kisses only. The recent material is way too goth-poppy for my tastes.

King's X- The Best of
I love King's X, but am not a fan of best of compilations. Their recent disc Ogre Tones was quite good, bu then, this band has hardly disappointed me. Dogman is still one of their best.

Protest The Hero-Kezia:
Never heard this band. What are they like?

This is a great haul. It will be interesting to read your thoughts once you go through these albums. Enjoy.

NP: Psychotic Waltz - A Social Grace

I've heard a lot about them, I gotta check these guys out.

Here's my thoughts so far...

Porcupine Tree- In Absentia
Such an amazing album. I wish I would have picked this up a long time ago.

Iron Maiden- A Matter of Life and Death
This is my favorite IM album, aside form Bruce's voice, sounds like he is trying to hard. Other then that every song is perfect.

Mastodon- Blood Mountian Some parts are dissappointing like the dolphin sounding vocals on one of the song (forget the name, I think it's track 6), but the other parts make up for it greatly.

Nevermore- This Godless Endevor
My first Nevermore album, won't be the last.

OSI-Free
Its definitely diffrent stuff, I like Kevin Moore's voice on it, very expierimental.

Death- The Sound of Persaverance
Dare I say the perfect Death Metal album???

Type of Negitive- The Best of
I thought I was gonna like it more then I did. More Goth sounding then I was expecting. But I honestly think that TON is to goth as to Strapping Young Lad is to Extreme Metal, very very funny.

King's X- The Best of
I Love these guys. I only have Orge Tones besides this, but I ill get the whole cataloge.

Protest The Hero-Kezia

One of this year's best albums. Excellent. Everyone needs to check these guys out.

RE: Rate My Haul (JRundquist)

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 22:15:41 GMT

ORIGINAL: SpacemanSpiff

The first 6 are great. Never heard the last 3.

Did your AMOLAD come with the bonus DVD?

Yes it did. Cool stuff.

RE: Rate My Haul (Hardt)

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:42:49 GMT

That's a lot of typos.

Anyway, Death, Nevermore, Mastodon and Porcupine Tree and great albums.

RE: Rate My Haul (shawnson)

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:46:49 GMT

Since no one here seems to have heard of Protest the Hero, here's their Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/protestthehero

They're kind of like Between the Buried and Me, but with more singing than growling/screaming. Awesome drummer, too. They make some pretty creative stuff. And they also put on an awesome live show. Very tight.

RE: Rate My Haul (batmura)

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 06:03:46 GMT

Porcupine Tree- In Absentia:
Killer album, perhaps my favourite Porcupine Tree. This is by far their most challenging work and I really love how they added those heavier riffs to their music. The riff at the beginning of the first song is slightly Tool-ish and I love it. Also the production is beyond excellent.

Iron Maiden- A Matter of Life and Death:
Just heard it for the first time last night myself. I think it captures the darkness of The X Factor and injects it with the melodic sensibilities of Brave New World. Also, there are some cool folky vocal lines on some of the songs that aren't too different from the sutff on Blackmore's Night albums.

Mastodon- Blood Mountian:
Have yet to pick it up. This band is immensely creative.

Nevermore- This Godless Endevor:
When Dreaming Neon Black came out, I deemed it impossible to match its brilliance. It was one of the darkest and most perfectly written albums ever. While This Godless Endeavor does not achieve the same level of atmosphere, it is easily one of the greatest Nevermore albums ever. It is a lot heavier, with a great emphasis on rif****e and Warrel Dane's vocal melodies are gold. The vocal melody on the first tune was by far my favourite melody of 2005. Essential release if you can handle heavy material. By the way, Jeff Loomis is the greatest metal guitarist alive for me.

OSI-Free:
Another majestic release. I tend to favour this one over their debut; this is more electronic and pushes the form of envelope like no other. Matheos' Tool-inspired riffery on the first two songs is then replaced by waves of guitar distortion and textured synth sounds. Portnoy's restraint playing on the album is stunning.

Death- The Sound of Persaverance:
Quite possibly the most amazing swansong release of the 90's. You have truly bought some of the most essential discs ever my friend. Chuck plays with heart and soul through and through. The writing is flawless and musicianship top level.

Type of Negitive- The Best of
Never heard this one. I tend to like their Bloody Kisses only. The recent material is way too goth-poppy for my tastes.

King's X- The Best of
I love King's X, but am not a fan of best of compilations. Their recent disc Ogre Tones was quite good, bu then, this band has hardly disappointed me. Dogman is still one of their best.

Protest The Hero-Kezia:
Never heard this band. What are they like?

This is a great haul. It will be interesting to read your thoughts once you go through these albums. Enjoy.

NP: Psychotic Waltz - A Social Grace

RE: Rate My Haul (opethlord)

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 05:17:43 GMT

You did great. I'm not that much of a King's X or Type O fan, and Protest The Hero I'm not too familiar with, but all the others are awesome albums, especially In Absentia and This Godless Endeavor

RE: Rate My Haul (Amahmood)

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 01:39:23 GMT

very good

RE: Rate My Haul (Relativity)

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:30:59 GMT

Pretty sweet. In Absentia and Sound of Perseverance own.

RE: Rate My Haul (SpacemanSpiff)

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:19:07 GMT

The first 6 are great. Never heard the last 3.

Did your AMOLAD come with the bonus DVD?

RE: Rate My Haul (Rane)

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:10:49 GMT

ORIGINAL: JRundquist

Thanks

I was gonna buy LTE 2, but it was 24 bucks .

As much as I love LTE, theres no way I'm gonna pay 24 bucks for a single disc.

That's just silliness. Get it here.

RE: Rate My Haul (JRundquist)

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 23:40:17 GMT

Thanks

I was gonna buy LTE 2, but it was 24 bucks .

As much as I love LTE, theres no way I'm gonna pay 24 bucks for a single disc.

RE: Rate My Haul (shawnson)

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 23:29:04 GMT

ORIGINAL: JRundquist

(in order of purchase)

Porcupine Tree- In Absentia
Iron Maiden- A Matter of Life and Death
Mastodon- Blood Mountian
Nevermore- This Godless Endevor
OSI-Free
Death- The Sound of Persaverance
Type of Negitive- The Best of
King's X- The Best of
Protest The Hero-Kezia

I'm not usually a fan of Best of's, but there was a sale. Buy a best of, get one free, so I thought, Why Not?

What do you think?

Big thumbs up on the bolded ones. Nice haul.

RE: Rate My Haul (JRundquist)

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 23:16:15 GMT

ORIGINAL: FallenParadox

Thumbs up on all of them, with the exception of the last one which I'm not familiar with..

CHECK IT OUT

These guys are my discovery of 2006. Along with AMOLAD, this will be the top album of 06 as well.

RE: Rate My Haul (JRundquist)

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 23:14:08 GMT

I am really, REALLY digging OSI right now. Kevin Moore's vocals are killer and of course MP nails it everytime.

Now only if I can find their first album....

RE: Rate My Haul (FallenParadox)

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 23:12:27 GMT

Thumbs up on all of them, with the exception of the last one which I'm not familiar with..

RE: Rate My Haul (Softball35)

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 23:11:14 GMT

I was very happy with PT - IA and OSI - Free. I can't comment on the others.

RE: Rate My Haul (JRundquist)

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 23:06:41 GMT

The new Iron Maiden is my favorite IM album. I wish Brces vocals didn't sound so forced, but other then that every song is solid. I understand why they are playing the whwole abum live.

RE: Rate My Haul (Rane)

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 22:35:59 GMT

First two get a big thumbs up from me. I'm not familiar with the rest of them.

Rate My Haul (JRundquist)

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 22:34:18 GMT

(in order of purchase)

Porcupine Tree- In Absentia
Iron Maiden- A Matter of Life and Death
Mastodon- Blood Mountian
Nevermore- This Godless Endevor
OSI-Free
Death- The Sound of Persaverance
Type of Negitive- The Best of
King's X- The Best of
Protest The Hero-Kezia

I'm not usually a fan of Best of's, but there was a sale. Buy a best of, get one free, so I thought, Why Not?

What do you think?