Final results!
kingshmegland: Echolyn - The End Is Beautiful: I like the way the song switches between a dreamy feel and a more in your face full on Gentle Giant/Yes extravaganza. Strong vocal performance. I feel like the main chorus is the weakest part of the song, so the fact that it gets repeated a few times drags it down slightly for me.
Finals Score: 7.5 + 8.0 = 15.5Bolsters: Shineback - Rise Up Forgotten, Return Destroyed: Pretty frantic opening, I really like the drum fills and rhythms at the start. The “save yourself” section started off a little weird, but by the end it redeemed itself. Very enjoyable song. Loved that transition at about 2:30.
Finals Score: 8.5 + 9.0 = 17.5bl5150: Beyond Twilight - Ecstasy Arise: Strong opening statement – including that scream. They sure don't mind liberal usage of pinch harmonics do they? Thunderous rhythm section in this song. Pretty badass attitude and riffage throughout the song. And I like the use of pinging the sound back and forth in stereo – cool effect that can be overdone, but it serves the music well here. Knowing this is part of a larger story on the album makes me want to go out and buy the whole thing. Great song that is one of the better ones this roulette. Awesome vocals and killer music to match.
Finals Score: 8.5 + 9.5 = 18.0So there you have it, bl5150 is the big wiener, I mean winner!