Which is the Better Opener?

Chrissalix · June 29, 2011, 11:42:08 AM

If we're going on death growl raps, ANTR is the better song...

ANTR's entrance is better but it runs out of steam after "Beautiful Agony...". OTBOA is a better song and opener, but doesn't have a better opening than ANTR.

chrisbDTM · June 29, 2011, 11:53:50 AM

OTBOA would be a great opener. the stage starts black and slowly grows brighter during the intro, then full on lights show at the choir kick-in

mittinagus · June 29, 2011, 12:01:26 PM

OTBOA, i never really liked ANTR...

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Jaffa · June 29, 2011, 03:28:25 PM

Quote from: chrisbDTM on June 29, 2011, 11:53:50 AM
OTBOA would be a great opener. the stage starts black and slowly grows brighter during the intro, then full on lights show at the choir kick-in

I approve of this.

MetropolisxPt1 · June 29, 2011, 03:56:02 PM

The Count Of Tuscany opener transition into OTBOA?

IdoSC · June 29, 2011, 03:57:02 PM

OTBOA is incredibly progressive, has some pretty damn well written lyrics, it's interesting all the way and it doesn't carry on for too long.
BCSL is pretty good, though it's too dark for my tastes, it has Mike on backing vocals (and on lead vocals for one section), mediocre lyrics, and carries on a little too long to me.

OTBOA easily.

Guitalguy · June 29, 2011, 06:20:47 PM

I can't say if OTBOA is a better opener than ANTR without hearing the rest of the album... and they're pretty different songs. ANTR fits its album good because the songs are long and few, and its quite an epic. We don't really know what the new album is about yet, so i find it difficult to answer.. But both are really great songs.

Mr. Beale · June 29, 2011, 07:52:16 PM

I listened to OTBOA once (I like to keep it fresh for the album) but early impression suggest I probably will like it more than ANTR. ANTR is more exciting in sections but it also drags at times too, whereas the new single doesn't overstay it's welcome. Plus I like the lyrics more.

Progmetty · June 29, 2011, 07:54:59 PM

Definitely ANTR.

Heaven Outcry Angel · June 29, 2011, 07:55:55 PM

Quote from: metty on June 29, 2011, 07:54:59 PM
Definitely ANTR.

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emindead · June 29, 2011, 08:02:07 PM

I think OTBOA could be a great opener for ARoP.

i am fabio · June 29, 2011, 08:05:35 PM

OtBoA is better. I like the idea of ANTR but it's just too long I havnt gotten all the way through it since it first came out. It feels like a 40 minute song and just drags.

Infinite Cactus · June 30, 2011, 01:28:42 AM

It's too early to tell. I like sections of ANTR more but feel that OTBOA is a more concise and focused song overall.

dethklok09 · June 30, 2011, 01:31:05 AM

ANTR so far, I think OTBOA is a better song though.

Kosmo · June 30, 2011, 02:37:02 AM

OTBOA is a better song, so that.

stryker · June 30, 2011, 06:36:25 AM

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on June 29, 2011, 08:57:54 AM
I'm voting for OTBOA and I haven't even heard it yet.

I'm voting for OTBOA and I've only heard it a few times.

Mladen · June 30, 2011, 08:09:22 AM

I don't think I'll be able to make a choice for a few months... We'll see how it stands the test of time...

hefdaddy42 · June 30, 2011, 08:45:51 AM

Quote from: CrimsonSunrise on June 29, 2011, 10:08:30 AM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on June 29, 2011, 08:57:54 AM
I'm voting for OTBOA and I haven't even heard it yet.

Blind Faith?? or you don't care for ANTR??...

Don't care for ANTR.

Oh, I've heard it now. Definitely better.

In The Name Of Rudess · June 30, 2011, 08:50:52 AM

I think I'll go with the can opener, with the beer bottle opener not far behi..

Oh, you mean songs. Then OTBOA. Although the start of ANTR is pretty good and worked very well as a live opener, the rest of the song pales in comparison to OTBOA.

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