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 Post subject: 'Winterfell - The Veil of Summer (#3017)'
PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:19 pm 
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Winterfell - The Veil of Summer
Technical Power Metal
Quoted: 81 / 100


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Caligula_K
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:48 pm 
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I really like this album, and think these guys show a lot of promise. Good review.
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MetalStorm
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:59 pm 
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Kevin Barlow is he related to Matt Barlow :lol:

Nice review though I'll have to check this one out.
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Eyesore
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:48 pm 
I would score this closer to 90/100. I find no flaw with the production of this album, you noted it is an independent release, so it must be taken in context and this is a killer album production-wise for an independent band. Moreover, compared to their Winter Is Coming EP this CD is leaps and bounds better in every aspect.

The score here is very good, no doubt, and there are some moments that may not fly with some people, especially the more progressive moments with the odd times signatures and whatnot, but like with most bands that incorporate these things the time changes don't immediately grab you because it takes the brain a bit longer to process and figure out where the song is at.

My last comment is about the vocals. Yes, there are Barlowesque moments, but the singer has definitely found his own voice and it fits. Comparing him to Barlow as a whole he is going to fall short, and that shouldn't be happening. He sounds like Barlow occassionally and in those moments he sounds great, the rest of the time he doesn't sound like Barlow, so the comparison should end there. And again, compared to their EP, this guy has improved tenfold.

Great CD. Definitely worth checking out. Look for the thread on them in the Heavy/Power/Prog forum.
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EpicMetalFan30
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MetalStorm wrote:
Kevin Barlow is he related to Matt Barlow :lol:

Nice review though I'll have to check this one out.


Kevin Barlow is a runningback for the San Francisco 49rs
Note sure why this name is mentioned?
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steeltoe
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this review will get alot of responses.
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Eyesore
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:44 am 
steeltoe wrote:
this review will get alot of responses.

Lead the way, my friend. :|
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Ness
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steeltoe wrote:
this review will get alot of responses.


Are you using sarcasm?
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Eyesore
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:18 am 
metalNESS wrote:
steeltoe wrote:
this review will get alot of responses.


Are you using sarcasm?

He may have forgotten the [sarcasm][/sarcasm] code.

Anyway, this album deserves a lot of responses, so...

From the Winter Is Coming EP:

Winterfell - Winter Is Coming
Winterfell - Son Of The Sun

From The Veil Of Summer:

Winterfell - Asatru

Clips from the pre-master of The Veil Of Summer:

Winterfell - The Beggar King
Winterfell - The Iris

Website: http://www.winterfell.org
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Stefan
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:19 am 
Eyesore wrote:
From the Winter Is Coming EP


noooooooo !!!!!!!

:lol:
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Dago
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What the fuck happened to him? I kind of miss him, to tell you the truth! No more amazing flame wars.. :cry:
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Misha
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He's here again!!!
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Azrael
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is it fast?!

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Eyesore
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:18 pm 
Azrael wrote:
is it fast?!

Is what fast? The Veil Of Summer? Did you read the review or listen to the clips?
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Heh. I didn't think there were any bands dedicated to A Song of Ice and Fire. I'm no fan of modern power, but I'll check them out just cuz I'm such a huge fan of Martin's ASoIaF.
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T.I.E. wrote:
Eyesore wrote:
From the Winter Is Coming EP


noooooooo !!!!!!!

:lol:



yeeeeeeeeeeeessssssss!!!!!!!!

:twisted:
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Legacy Of The Night
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WinterIsComing wrote:
T.I.E. wrote:
Eyesore wrote:
From the Winter Is Coming EP


noooooooo !!!!!!!

:lol:



yeeeeeeeeeeeessssssss!!!!!!!!

:twisted:


Dun-dun-DUN!

*Cue horror music* :wink:
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Eyesore
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:03 am 
WinterIsComing wrote:
T.I.E. wrote:
Eyesore wrote:
From the Winter Is Coming EP


noooooooo !!!!!!!

:lol:



yeeeeeeeeeeeessssssss!!!!!!!!

:twisted:

:shock:
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