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MikeEnRegalia 
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 22 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 21206 |
 Posted: July 03 2005 at 05:02 |
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I guess you probably can't do anything about such reviews? Some of the things he says are clearly wrong, it appears as though he never got to disc 2. It is an appropriate review of disc 1, though.
Now this is just plainly awful.
This is probably no abuse, but just poorly written ... it doesn't give you any information how this album relates to the other DT albums. Also, he doesn't mention the differences between the two discs, which is one of the things that make this double disc set interesting.
Am I too harsh?
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MikeEnRegalia
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 22 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 21206 |
Posted: July 03 2005 at 18:28 |
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Third Eye
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Joined: January 16 2005 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 26 |
Posted: July 03 2005 at 18:40 |
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Galactic Michael Romeo is priceless!
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Easy Livin
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Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: February 21 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 15585 |
Posted: July 04 2005 at 15:10 |
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Mike, there is already a thread of the type you describe. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1397 Reviews such as those posted by Symphonic age, and before him Andreas Salvador have been written in a language other than English. They have then been run through an online translator to convert them to English. This gives rise to the literal, and often amusing results. Some of us had a good laugh at the results in the thread I've linked to, but I would emphaise we were laughing at the on line translators efforts, not the reviewers. I'm sure in their native tongue, such reviews are eloquent and well written. At least the reviewers have made the effort to comply with the site's guidelines and post in English.
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Gentle Ronnie
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Joined: March 17 2005 Status: Offline Points: 540 |
Posted: July 05 2005 at 14:02 |
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 NIGHTWISH - Once (2004)Review (Permanent link) by pantof @ 11:13:00 AM EST, 7/5/2005  — ok people, this is not prog, i repeat:this is not prog, it is just trivial power metal. The voice is ok, the instrumental is ok too, but the band is just a collectin of greedy people (they dont want prog, they want just money). they do comercial work. My last review was dedicated to this album, but now i can't see it here, so i decided to write another one. no more words..because i don't speak english Definitely inaprpriate.
1 star only because he thinks they wanted to earn money from selling the album?
 And yet he claims the music to be good?  Delete please.
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Certif1ed
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 08 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 7559 |
Posted: July 05 2005 at 14:27 |
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And another... poor Nightwish - they seem to have a deathwish...
— Come on! It's not a progressive masterpiece, it's not even a prog! I agree with "pantof". It is a good power metal album whereas this site is about proggresive rock. The power metal is getting more and more popular lately, so I reckon that you should listen "Once"to have some opinion about whole genre. However I feel that this album shouldn't be reviewed here. And pantof seems upset that his "review" was deleted...
NIGHTWISH - Once (2004)Review (Permanent link) by pantof @ 11:13:00 AM EST, 7/5/2005 — ok people, this is not prog, i repeat:this is not prog, it is just trivial power metal. The voice is ok, the instrumental is ok too, but the band is just a collectin of greedy people (they dont want prog, they want just money). they do comercial work. My last review was dedicated to this album, but now i can't see it here, so i decided to write another one. no more words..because i don't speak english Finally another Octavarium "review"
 DREAM THEATER - Octavarium (2005)Review (Permanent link) by Trev @ 8:27:22 AM EST, 7/5/2005  — Reviews stating the why and what not of the album are simply superfluous to its enjoyment. It either moves you or it doesn't and 'Octavarium' has certainly done the former. I don't care if certain tracks sound like 'U2' or what tempo they are in. I won't compare this album to DT's previous ones because each one stands alone.I am moved, period. Edited by Certif1ed |
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Cygnus X-2
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 24 2004 Location: Bucketheadland Status: Offline Points: 21342 |
Posted: July 06 2005 at 14:26 |
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PORCUPINE TREE - Deadwing (2005)
Review (Permanent link) by Drew @ 2:23:39 PM EST, 7/6/2005 — Porcupine Tree IS progressive Rock- and you know what? This album also deserves 5 stars- I'm so tired of people saying that this band and that band are not prog rock- ITS A GREAT ALBUM_ LETS LEAVE IT AT THAT! Pop music? Your ridicolous! (previous revirewer of Lightbulb Sun) I rate the albums that I love just like everyone else does- this album and Lightbulb sun are amazing- by far the best from Porcupine Tree- and 5 stars all over! |
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Hangedman
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Joined: November 03 2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1261 |
Posted: July 06 2005 at 20:07 |
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thats how i feel about it... but its not a review |
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Gentle Ronnie
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Joined: March 17 2005 Status: Offline Points: 540 |
Posted: July 07 2005 at 09:57 |
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 DREAM THEATER - Scenes From A Memory Metropolis Part II (1999)Review (Permanent link) by brian @ 9:08:24 AM EST, 7/7/2005 — This album has to be the cheesiest imature piece of music i have heard. Playing guitar at 300mph doesnt make a good guitarist or haveing a 10000 piece drum kit doesnt make you a great drummer. This album shows that you dont need these things to create great music.This album has no soul or emotion, this music is a platform for these musicians to show how 'great' they can play. That is not what music is about. ...and where is the review?
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Cygnus X-2
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 24 2004 Location: Bucketheadland Status: Offline Points: 21342 |
Posted: July 09 2005 at 22:38 |
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 YES - Fragile (1972)Review (Permanent link) by carlito´ tevez @ 10:32:55 PM EST, 7/9/2005  — Bue, q se puede decir? es un album espectacular este. Heart of the Sunrise es una obra maestra solo superada por Mood for a Day no le doy 5 estrellas porque no me gusto cans and brahms y we have heaven(es ese tipo de canciones q se te quedan en la cabeza y no las podes sacar) esos idiotas mas arriba q pusieron una o dos estrellas deben de estar escuchando pop o hip hopvale la pena comprarlo, no lo bajen de internet ratas, comprenlo |
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geezer
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Joined: April 03 2005 Location: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Status: Offline Points: 606 |
Posted: July 10 2005 at 01:48 |
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BIGLIETTO PER L'INFERNO - Biglietto Per L'Inferno (1974)Review (Permanent link) by Erik Neuteboom @ 5:14:47 PM EST, 7/9/2005 SPECIAL COLLABORATION  —
ATTENTION: this is a review about the live CD Live 1974.
Biglietto Per L'Inferno is an interesting progrock band from the early Seventies featuring
members who play a wide range of instruments: flute, flugelhorn, Gemorgan, Minimoog,
Hammond organ, piano and acoustic – and electric guitars along drums and bass. As you
would expect the music from Biglietto Per L’Inferno (Italian for Ticket To Hell) is varied and
contains many shifting moods. The first song consists of a brass section, organ runs and
fiery electric guitar. The other five tracks has echoes from Jethro Tull including cheerful
rhythms, mellow organ and lots of flute play. The Italian vocals sound inspired. The
recording quality is like a good bootleg and the compositions has more the structure of a
jam. If you like Jehtro Tull and the early Italian progrock, this CD is recommended.------------------------- I have just reported a special collaborator.  Why?It should be evident after the first sentence. He is not reviewing the album "Biglietto per L'inferno" but a live album that was released in 2004/2005 and called "Live 1974". This album has never been added to the Archives but it is totally unacceptable to review it under some other title. Note: Normally his reviews are helpful but here he most certainly has no idea what he is doing. Must be removed!!!!  Edited by geezer |
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Cygnus X-2
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 24 2004 Location: Bucketheadland Status: Offline Points: 21342 |
Posted: July 10 2005 at 14:06 |
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 YES - Close to the Edge (1972)Review (Permanent link) by Júlio Borja @ 5:20:27 AM EST, 7/10/2005 — Close to the Edge - like Fragile, Tales From Topographic Oceans and Relayer - is part of the cultural heritage of the 20th century humankind should be proud of. It´s ART at its highest. Listening to Close to the Edge for the past 30 years has made me a better person. |
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Cygnus X-2
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 24 2004 Location: Bucketheadland Status: Offline Points: 21342 |
Posted: July 12 2005 at 13:18 |
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 MAGMA - Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh (1973)Review (Permanent link) by Terje G. @ 11:58:48 AM EST, 7/12/2005 — This is one of my favourite albums. To you who gave one star; have you ever heard classical music that uses a choir before? That's the inspiration for the repetition. Anyway, I love the way everyone plays together like if the music flow through them. This is just great. Also love 1,001 degree centigrade I don't know if this is actually a review.
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Cygnus X-2
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 24 2004 Location: Bucketheadland Status: Offline Points: 21342 |
Posted: July 13 2005 at 01:43 |
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 KING CRIMSON - In the Court of the Crimson King (1969)Review (Permanent link) by Lautremont @ 11:56:42 PM EST, 7/12/2005 — For the last review (heidi)...WHAT???.....(quote) :"I actually feel the album should be not only re-recorded but completly re-performed,but not by Fripp but given too one of the new Scandinavian Death Metal acts to give it what it truly needs, that being (life),because all the songs are basically there and can be salvaged.The entire album should be re- worked in a fashion that brings the necessary weight and depth that all these songs should have recieved ,and given modern production". this is the most weird review of "in the court.." a scandinavian death metal band playing K.C.??... What the hell is this? It certainly isn't a review.
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Seyo
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 08 2004 Location: Bosnia Status: Offline Points: 1320 |
Posted: July 15 2005 at 04:43 |
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"DREAM THEATER Images And Words
Review (Permanent link) by Oscar Popedes @ 1:29:45 PM EST, 2/19/2004 — One of the greatest albums ever, even though talking any kind/style of music. a MASTERPIECE OF ALL TIME. Who´s this stupid guy called Chantraine? go to hell with your headless commentaries, please shut up and die " Is this a review?  and with such an intolerable aggressive attitude... I suggest it be deleted! 
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Seyo
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 08 2004 Location: Bosnia Status: Offline Points: 1320 |
Posted: July 16 2005 at 20:08 |
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While this may sound funny
the guy obviously posted his CV on the wrong place ! 
"STEEL MILL Green Eyed God Review (Permanent link) by mazhar majeed @ 10:55:13 PM EST, 9/16/2004 — Respected sir, I am employee of Pakistan steel. And I have 25 years experience of laboratory tests analysis. I have experience and analysis in iron ore, sinter, BF sl*g, converter sl*g, lime, dolomite, silica sand, refectory material, fares and non fares materials. Water testing, gas testing and etc. I have also twelve years experience of as a shift incharge. I want to serve my abilities for your organization. Please give me opinions for to do job in your firm. I shell be thank full to you, MAZHAR MAJEED Shift Incharge process Lab Pakistan steel Karachi. Pakistan. House no: p6/6 steel town Karachi Pakistan. Postal code: 75010" |
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Cygnus X-2
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 24 2004 Location: Bucketheadland Status: Offline Points: 21342 |
Posted: July 17 2005 at 03:38 |
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 PINK FLOYD - The Wall (1979)Review (Permanent link) by Dwight @ 10:32:58 PM EST, 7/16/2005 — Whoow! Trip and a half. The Wall is a great concept album, and I don't car if Waters wrote like everthing except for a few. Waters is the best member if he can write great material like this. The Wall is a great piece, and people everywhere should listen.mmm... 49 words FREAK OUT! |
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Jimbo
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Posted: July 17 2005 at 04:16 |
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Dragon Phoenix
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Joined: August 31 2004 Status: Offline Points: 1475 |
Posted: July 17 2005 at 13:26 |
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Tony R
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Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: July 16 2004 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 11979 |
Posted: July 17 2005 at 16:08 |
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If it's real,then it is the all-time classic!! If it's not real then I need to sharpen my act...... |
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— ok the album that made me to curse DT. like every fan i always expect the best from my fave bands. they reached their highest levels of creativeness with SFAM and i was wondering how able they were to offer us another masterpiece. unfortunately my expectations were killed by this album. not that the album doesn't have its good moments, but it is not DT!!!! they tried to sound heaver....why????? in order to approach new fans??? where are the DT melodies of the previous albums?? where is the beautiful voice of labrie?? where is the emotional playing of petrucci? where is....EVERYTHING??? it was a fast-made album, maybe it needed more time to be made, i don't know if the company pushed them to this direction in order to gain more fans, something that they achieved according to the huge sales of the album. one thing is for sure... that they lost all their fans who had been supporting them since 1992 (and me ofcourse). sorry guys fates did it better with PSOG. 
