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KATATONIA
DANCE OF DECEMBER SOULS |
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| | Reviews: 6 |
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| Average Rating: 9.33 |
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Well this album is good, but I have some problems.
by Billy Lockhart West Chester, PA United States
Reviewed on June 26th, 2004
I like Katatonia, and I have a lot of respect for the music they created and create now. My first album that I bought of theirs was "Tonight's Decision" and I was overall very pleased. Now I am searching for "Last Fair Deal Gone Down". However, I saw this in a record store and I couldn't just let it sit there unnoticed. I bought it, popped it into my cd player and listened for what was about to come. Now I knew that this was completely different from the newer albums, so I was prepared for what I was going to hear. Overall, I am not displeased. Although this has taken me a great deal of time to get used to it.
My first complaint, these songs are far too slow! I know this record is supposed to sound very gloomy and like doom metal, and it definitely does. But I wish they could have made these songs faster. It seems like it's ten minutes of slow guitars, a growling vocalist that sounds on the verge of tears(I do find that neat how well it fits the albums atmosphere)and percussion that sounds as easy as 1,2,3. Now believe me, these guys are great musicians, and I suppose the drumming and the guitars are ment to be. I guess i'm just not into this whole genre yet.
My second complaint are the lyrics to "Without God". Yes, I am christian, and yes, I do listen to all the types of metal. I'm sure god is up there shaking his head at me right now, but i'll recover in the long run. Anyway, I do not want to sound like a holy roller at all, but these lyrics are just stupid, pointless, and kind of offensive. And I know many of you are going to think well if it doesn't work for you, don't listen to it, and shut up. It works, the music is great, but these lyrics I could do without. Anyway, on to the album. My favorite songs are "Without God"(Except for the lyrics), "Velvet Thorns...", and "Dancing December". On "Dancing December" must be some of the most beautiful guitar and some of the weirdest ever. I love the riff with the echo laden onto it. I'd say buy this album, try something new. If you don't like slow music, and depressing vocals, do not buy this. I am pleased, for the most part. But please do not let my review stop you from buying this album, it is a great piece of music, just not my exact type.
More "Dance Of December Souls" reviews:
[2004-06-26] Well this album is good, but I have some problems. (8)
[2003-04-30] A Very Good Doom / Black Metal Record (10)
[2003-03-13] Excellent (10)
[2003-03-11] doom/black metal at its best (10)
[2003-02-11] The most beautiful sad music ever (10)
[2002-09-23] Interesting.... (8)
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