Author Topic: Angra appreciation thread (Read 11992 times)

GuineaPig · « **on:** November 16, 2009, 06:48:01 PM »

I can't believe, given that this is a DT forum, that there has been no love for Angra being tossed around. A fantastic progressive/power metal band hailing from Brazil, they incorporate Latin music with incredibly proficient technical guitar work for a crazy and somewhat addictive listening experience.

Also, KIKO LOUREIRO! is one of the best guitarists ever, but is almost never brought up due to Angra's virtually non-existent fanbase in North America.

Discuss.

Volk9 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2009, 08:16:35 PM »

I only have one of their albums (Holy Land?) but its pretty good.

Piolo · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2009, 08:30:43 PM »

Fan here.

Their music is great. I love Temple of Shadows, and i was reading some news and i don't know if replacing Aquiles (an awesome drummer) will work for the next album.

GuineaPig · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2009, 08:32:20 PM »

Quote from: Volk9 on November 16, 2009, 08:16:35 PM

I only have one of their albums (Holy Land?) but its pretty good.

I'd suggest getting Temple of Shadows immediately. Holy Land doesn't have anything on it.

In fact, I'd say that their Matos era stuff is a lot more inconsistent then the post-Matos work. Their last three albums (Rebirth, Temple of Shadows, and Aurora Consurgens, as well as the EP Hunters and Prey) have all been excellent, but their first couple are split heavily between great tracks and mediocre tracks.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2009, 08:33:04 PM »

My favorite Angra song is "Scream Your Heart Out"

splent · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2009, 09:27:19 PM »

I love Angra. Temple of Shadows is definitely my favorite album.

I got my brother in law into this band, after he became disenchanted with the fact that Dragonforce plays like shit live. I played him Sonata Arctica and Angra, and now his love for power metal is renewed

Dittomist · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2009, 09:38:43 PM »

I am glad that I'm not alone in thinking Temple of Shadows is their best album. I think it's an absolute masterpiece, and it gives me chills every time I hear it. I also think Angels Cry and Rebirth are particularly strong.
As far as sophisticated, catchy, and emotional power metal goes, it doesn't get much better than Angra. I hope they will return someday!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2009, 09:45:43 PM »

I have no excuse for only owning one Angra album. I will remedy this soon.

Scard · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2009, 11:27:45 PM »

I've been listening to them for a few years. I really like Temple of Shadows and Aurora Consergens. Felipe Andreoli (sp?) is such a great bass player, and Kiko on guitar. And I really like the singer.

PixelDream · « **Reply #9 on:** November 17, 2009, 03:44:03 AM »

I can't stand Temple of Shadows and Aurora Consergens but 'Rebirth' is such a great album. I love the track 'Unholy Wars'. Definately one of their best tracks.

ariich · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2009, 05:39:49 AM »

Holy Land is a nice album, but the other two Matos ones are somewhat less interesting. Their music really improved when Falaschi joined, his voice has a lot more power and the musical style changed to match that. Their latest album was a bit of a step down, but Temple of Shadows is easily one of my favourite power metal albums!

Blind_FaithX · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2009, 09:34:33 AM »

Temple of Shadows is definitely their best album. One of the best albums of that genre.

EDIT: This thread made me want to listen to Spread Your Fire. Such a catchy good song.

wolfking · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2010, 07:24:37 AM »

Such an underrated band, I love em.

Check out a song from their new album. Has quite a Angels Cry/Holy Land vibe.

https://www.myspace.com/angraofficial

dtangra · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2011, 07:14:13 AM »

great band. Holy land and temple of shadows probably their best albums. IDK what do you guys think about their latest album, Aqua.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2011, 07:39:01 AM »

Andre. Matos.

Beowulf · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2011, 09:17:04 AM »

I'm not real big on covers, but they do one of the best covers of "Kashmir" I've ever heard!! They are tremendous!

carl320 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2011, 09:43:15 AM »

I finally got a copy of Temple of Shadows recently. It is an amazing album. Waiting Silence is the best song on it, but they're all great

Dittomist · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2011, 02:39:19 PM »

I was really happy with Aqua, but it's not a heavy album whatsoever so I can see many metalheads being disappointed. Half of the tracks are ballads, but I think songs like "Ashes," "Spirit of the Air," and "Lease of Life," rank among their most beautiful material. And "Weakness of a Man" and "Awake from Darkness" are extremely fun and catchy. It's an interesting follow-up to the dark and aggressive Aurora Consergens.

wolfking · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2011, 03:19:41 PM »

Quote from: carl320 on March 10, 2011, 09:43:15 AM

I finally got a copy of Temple of Shadows recently. It is an amazing album. Waiting Silence is the best song on it, but they're all great

Waiting Silence is easily a top 3 Angra song, it is simply amazing!!

Quote from: Dittomist on March 10, 2011, 02:39:19 PM

I was really happy with Aqua, but it's not a heavy album whatsoever so I can see many metalheads being disappointed. Half of the tracks are ballads, but I think songs like "Ashes," "Spirit of the Air," and "Lease of Life," rank among their most beautiful material. And "Weakness of a Man" and "Awake from Darkness" are extremely fun and catchy. It's an interesting follow-up to the dark and aggressive Aurora Consergens.

Yeah, Aqua was no where near as bad as what the reviews made it out to be. I didn't mind it actually. Definitely a 180 to Aurora Consergens, which by the way was brilliant.

Scard · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2011, 05:38:34 PM »

I didn't get Aqua. I love Temple of Shadows and Aurora Consergens, but Aqua just doesn't feel right. I think it has ot do with its pristene productions.

Nekov · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:15:17 AM »

I'm going to be the one that goes against the stream and say I like the Matos era a lot better. I love Angel's cry and Fireworks. I really like the new era lot, great albums, great songs, but the first 3 are my favorite. Also the Painkiller cover kicks ass!

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:58:03 AM »

Amazing band. Temple of Shadows is one of my favorite albums ever and Holy Land gets a pretty high spot too in my book.

One of my big complaints is Angra live, though. Edu's not a good live singer

I saw them live and lots of live videos and the man just doesn't get it right. He can't seem to be in tone most of the time.

Andre Matos, on the other hand...

Nekov · « **Reply #22 on:** March 11, 2011, 08:52:16 AM »

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on March 11, 2011, 07:58:03 AM

One of my big complaints is Angra live, though. Edu's not a good live singer I saw them live and lots of live videos and the man just doesn't get it right. He can't seem to be in tone most of the time.

Andre Matos, on the other hand...

I disagree here. I saw them live with Edu and he did a really good job. He was not able to hit every note though. For what I've seen from videos, Matos is not that good live. Then again, I might have seen different videos than you.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2011, 09:05:04 AM »

Maybe he has gotten better. Then again, I saw them in the Temple of Shadows tour which was a few years ago. I really hope he has gotten better.

Nekov · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2011, 09:14:48 AM »

i saw them in the Aurora Consurgance tour. So maybe he is getting better. Let's hope so. I'll get to see them again in a couple of months

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #25 on:** March 11, 2011, 09:16:32 AM »

That's amazing

I think they brought Carolina IV back to the setlists, which is an amazing thing. (It's my favorite Angra song)

wkiml · « **Reply #26 on:** March 11, 2011, 09:19:42 AM »

I only own Holy Lands and Fireworks but I love both...not a big fan of the newer material though

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #27 on:** March 11, 2011, 12:25:33 PM »

Quote from: wkiml on March 11, 2011, 09:19:42 AM

I only own Holy Lands and Fireworks but I love both...not a big fan of the newer material though

Those two albums are great. As for the new material, you should give Temple of Shadows another try.

wolfking · « **Reply #28 on:** March 11, 2011, 02:21:51 PM »

The Rebirth live DVD is fantastic. It came with my copy of Temple of Shadows at no extra cost.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #29 on:** March 11, 2011, 03:34:51 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on March 11, 2011, 02:21:51 PM

The Rebirth live DVD is fantastic. It came with my copy of Temple of Shadows at no extra cost.

Same here. Great live DVD.

wolfking · « **Reply #30 on:** March 11, 2011, 06:22:40 PM »

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on March 11, 2011, 03:34:51 PM

Quote from: wolfking on March 11, 2011, 02:21:51 PM
The Rebirth live DVD is fantastic. It came with my copy of Temple of Shadows at no extra cost.

Same here. Great live DVD.

1 store I went to had Temple of Shadows with the DVD for $28.00 and then in the DVD section they had just the DVD for $48.00!!

dtangra · « **Reply #31 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:31:04 PM »

for band which almost 20 years in carreer, too bad they only had "Rebirth Live in Sao Paulo 2001". Nova Era rocks

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #32 on:** March 11, 2011, 10:02:33 PM »

I remember loving Unholy Wars since the first moment I heard it (the live DVD version).

Rebirth is such a good album, but definitely not on par with Holy Land or Temple of Shadows IMO.

ariich · « **Reply #33 on:** March 12, 2011, 04:19:42 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on March 10, 2011, 03:19:41 PM

Quote from: Dittomist on March 10, 2011, 02:39:19 PM
I was really happy with Aqua, but it's not a heavy album whatsoever so I can see many metalheads being disappointed. Half of the tracks are ballads, but I think songs like "Ashes," "Spirit of the Air," and "Lease of Life," rank among their most beautiful material. And "Weakness of a Man" and "Awake from Darkness" are extremely fun and catchy. It's an interesting follow-up to the dark and aggressive Aurora Consergens.

Yeah, Aqua was no where near as bad as what the reviews made it out to be. I didn't mind it actually. Definitely a 180 to Aurora Consergens, which by the way was brilliant.

I haven't heard Aqua yet, really need to check it out. I thought AC was pretty dull to be honest.

dtangra · « **Reply #34 on:** March 12, 2011, 05:17:07 AM »

Quote from: Dittomist on March 10, 2011, 02:39:19 PM

I was really happy with Aqua, but it's not a heavy album whatsoever so I can see many metalheads being disappointed. Half of the tracks are ballads, but I think songs like "Ashes," "Spirit of the Air," and "Lease of Life," rank among their most beautiful material. And "Weakness of a Man" and "Awake from Darkness" are extremely fun and catchy. It's an interesting follow-up to the dark and aggressive Aurora Consergens.

for me, Aqua perhaps their most dissapponting album. well, after 3 years of hiatus, lot of fans expecting more "rockin'" album after AC's released. but Aqua is quite nice stuff. IMO.

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

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