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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:35

now checking out the review...

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:37

jimmy_row wrote:

Listened to several bands today, but can't say I was blown away by any. There was one that got unanimous affirmative votes for RPI that had some pretty good stuff on it. The other two where thoroughly forgettable.

Which ones? Big%20smile

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:38

Nice review Linus....I haven't heard that album yet, I have only "Crac" and "1978" both of which I really enjoy.

Ryan, what happened to the other 3 bands that vanished from Ratingfreak? There were 7, now 4.

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:42

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Nice review Linus....I haven't heard that album yet, I have only "Crac" and "1978" both of which I really enjoy.

Ryan, what happened to the other 3 bands that vanished from Ratingfreak? There were 7, now 4.

Thanks!
Are they similar to Arbeit Macht Frei? In that case I'll be getting them quite soon.

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:42

...and some good points in it. If I had to choose, Arbeit Macht Frei would be my top Area album with Crac just behind. Black September is probably their most well-liked song, I rambled about that one in my review, that's the one that really got me into the band, grabbed my straight by the throat. Something has to be said for all the musicians but Stratos is easily one of the great vocalists and Pariselli an unjustly overlooked magician on keys.

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:45

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Thanks!
Are they similar to Arbeit Macht Frei? In that case I'll be getting them quite soon.

Get Crac, it's quite similar. L'elefante Bianco is as good as Black September...you will feel compelled to dance during the instrumental part...don't resist it, go hog wild.

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:46

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...and some good points in it. If I had to choose, Arbeit Macht Frei would be my top Area album with Crac just behind. Black September is probably their most well-liked song, I rambled about that one in my review, that's the one that really got me into the band, grabbed my straight by the throat. Something has to be said for all the musicians but Stratos is easily one of the great vocalists and Pariselli an unjustly overlooked magician on keys.

Yeah, that is one amazing song!

Gah! A screw-up there Pinch

. I gave Stratos all keyboard credit, but he's just the organist. And I even double-checked it...shame on me...

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:46

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Nice review Linus....I haven't heard that album yet, I have only "Crac" and "1978" both of which I really enjoy.

Ryan, what happened to the other 3 bands that vanished from Ratingfreak? There were 7, now 4.

I saw that too, I have no idea what happened, but shoot...I can't remember how I voted and didn't take notes. I sure hope we can get them back.

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:47

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Yeah, that is one amazing song!

Gah! A screw-up there Pinch

. I gave Stratos all keyboard credit, but he's just the organist. And I even double-checked it...shame on me...

hahaha, I saw that...had to make a subtle mention in my comment. Not a big deal, you'll have editing privledges eventually.

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:48

And don't pass on "1978" guys even though it came late, it is still pretty damn wild.

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:52

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jimmy_row wrote:

Which ones? Big%20smile

I think the names were:

Aegan - heard some promise in there, particularly the violin work and some of the vocals. Not great. Not bad. Not prog.

Anfiteatro - very '70s RPI sound, this one got voted in 4-0 to our sub. The keys remind me of PFM, Genesis, and Celeste....very good in places but inconsistent

The one at the bottom of the list (??) - Kinda bland, generic. Can't really even remember much other than sort of a mix between light-metal and alternative. Jim didn't like 'em either

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:54

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And don't pass on "1978" guys even though it came late, it is still pretty damn wild.

yep. Don't have that one yet but judging but the little I've heard, it could come right behind "Crac!"

...and miles ahead of Caution Radiation Area. But let's not talk about that little blip. Maledetti isn't great either...

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:54

jimmy_row wrote:

LinusW wrote:

jimmy_row wrote:

Which ones? Big%20smile

I think the names were:

Aegan - heard some promise in there, particularly the violin work and some of the vocals. Not great. Not bad. Not prog.

Anfiteatro - very '70s RPI sound, this one got voted in 4-0 to our sub. The keys remind me of PFM, Genesis, and Celeste....very good in places but inconsistent

The one at the bottom of the list (??) - Kinda bland, generic. Can't really even remember much other than sort of a mix between light-metal and alternative. Jim didn't like 'em either

Sounds like I mostly agree with you then. And yeah; no doubts about Anfiteatros place in RPI.

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 20:58

I just have to mention this: RAdM and AMF started out as clear favourites, but I have to admit that both Palepoli and QVL beats at least RAdM right now. And Palepoli might be heading for a 5 star rating...

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 21:00

sheesh, I've said it a million times, but I really need to get Palepoli (I have some huge expectations though

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 21:02

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sheesh, I've said it a million times, but I really need to get Palepoli (I have some huge expectations though

It took more time than any of the other albums, but I really, really like it now. Probably the last of the batch to receive a review though...

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 21:06

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sheesh, I've said it a million times, but I really need to get Palepoli (I have some huge expectations though

It took more time than any of the other albums, but I really, really like it now. Probably the last of the batch to receive a review though...

you haven't even had it even a week have you? You're a quick one

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 21:07

Maledetti seems to be a real black sheep in their discog. I've heard lots of people diss that o ne. I really need to hear it someday.

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 21:08

Good luck making it through in one go

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Posted: June 29 2008 at 21:09

Got in on...Wednesday. And Arbeit Macht Frei is the only one that I've listened to enough. An average of 3-4 spins a day. Quick is the wrong word. It's effective.

But that effectiveness sadly doesn't work outside music Cry

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