Iced Earth - Dystopia Discussion

Masshole McDinglenuts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:23 am **Posts:** 474

Wivian wrote:

Yes, you`re right, in some songs he does sound like Owens too. Stu never sounded like this before, singing mid range or screaming.

Oh, get the fuck out! He never did the high-pitched shit like Owens? Pffft! And no, he didn't sing in this kind of mid-range much in Into Eternity, but why would anyone expect him to not to sing this way in Iced Earth? It makes no sense.

Either way, mid-range or not, he doesn't sound like Barlow.

Bruce_Bitenfils · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:21 am

Bruce_Bitenfils wrote:

First listen, it probably needs more, but:

1. Dystopia: already said I don't like that one.
2. Anthem: I actually like it better than on first listen.
3. Boiling Point: fairly good headbang material.
4. Anguish of Youth: I just can't stand the lyrics.
5. V: dull.
6. Dark City: Reminds me I need to see the movie. Thanks IE. The song sounds OK, needs a few more listens. The second part (instru) is nice.
7. Equilibrium: Meh. Powerful and weak at the same time.
8. Days of Rage: LOL, as mentioned in the other thread.
9. End of Innocence: Boring and uninspired.
10. Tragedy and Triumph: Nah, just "Tragedy". It's almost pop-metal at times, I dislike that trend.

Overall: average album. I hope it's a grower, but I hardly think so.

I sincerely apologize for my previous severe lack of judgement. Good album, except for tracks #4 and #8, I hate them. The rest is groovy. Bonus tracks included.

Masshole McDinglenuts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:23 am **Posts:** 474

Severe lack of judgment, more commonly known as "Fuck! People aren't shitting on this album like they did the last two albums. Looks like I got a new bandwagon to catch."

Bruce_Bitenfils · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:54 am

Masshole McDinglenuts wrote:

Severe lack of judgment, more commonly known as "Fuck! People aren't shitting on this album like they did the last two albums. Looks like I got a new bandwagon to catch."

1) I liked Framing Armageddon, 2) this one took 3 listens to click. Sue me.

Masshole McDinglenuts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:23 am **Posts:** 474

Bruce_Bitenfils wrote:

Masshole McDinglenuts wrote:

Severe lack of judgment, more commonly known as "Fuck! People aren't shitting on this album like they did the last two albums. Looks like I got a new bandwagon to catch."

1) I liked Framing Armageddon, 2) this one took 3 listens to click. Sue me.

Trooper Of Steel · **Posted:** Fri Nov 18, 2011 2:25 am

I've only gone through it once....quickly...but it will take me a few listens to get into. Stu Block's vocals are pretty good, a nice in between of Barlow and Owens.

Will deliver judgement later...

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:37 am

Listened to a good chunk of this today. Seems pretty good to me so far.

Masshole McDinglenuts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:23 am **Posts:** 474

Pretty confident this will be in my top 10 this year. This one is just so damn catchy.

Wivian · **Joined:** Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:50 pm **Posts:** 613

I listened the shit out of it and it is in my 2011 top ten.
On the other hand I haven`t listened more than ten albums released this year. :mad:

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