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I Like Being Scared
 
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Last Login: 7/31/2008 9:33:39 AM
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Well, I picked this up with my preorder of Nostradamus and it is kicking my ass in. First of all, Excellent production. Each instrument is clear and powerful and moving. I would describe Gunnar's bass tone on this particular album as two things: First and foremost would be that it is fucking punishingly heavy and second, that it shakes the rear-view mirror in my car on the lowest volume setting. Heri and Terji's guitar crushes more than a documentary on black holes and the inevitability of utter and complete destruction of everything mankind ever endeavored to create. (Maybe not THAT crushing but it pounds like a world class wrestler). This being my first real introduction to the band - I have listened to Eric the Red and Ragnarok before but not entirely mindfully - I would lay shame on those calling this a viking metal band. Yes, they sing in their native language and sing about their ancestors but musically they sound like a more folkish version of Confessor if that makes any sense. Hell, the only reason I am posting this hear is because the Metal Archives has them labeled progressive viking metal which, I find to be an unfathomable genre title. Gatu Rima is my favorite song so far. I love the uplifting chorus and the vocal melodies. The middle instrumental section also soars.
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ONLY ONE THING REALLY SETS ME FREE, HEAVY METAL LOUD AS IT CAN BE!!!!! YEAH!!!!!
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Supreme Being
Group: LFM Reviewer
Last Login: Today @ 9:56:13 AM
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Excellent album.
Insanity takes its toll, so please, have exact change.
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