Author Topic: Top 50 Albums: The UMH Experience (Read 65404 times)

Ravenheart · « **Reply #245 on:** June 17, 2011, 04:18:53 PM »

Post-90s Death is vastly superior to pre-90s Death, musically and lyrically. It's not even a competition.

lolblindguardian

wolfking · « **Reply #246 on:** June 17, 2011, 04:20:19 PM »

Blind Guardian and Death again.

I love Riot, I only have Thundersteel which is amazing, I need to get more from them.

Kosmo · « **Reply #247 on:** June 17, 2011, 04:21:17 PM »

Quote from: Ravenheart on June 17, 2011, 04:18:53 PM

Post-90s Death is vastly superior to pre-90s Death, musically and lyrically. It's not even a competition.

lolblindguardian

Shut up, it's cheesetastic.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #248 on:** June 17, 2011, 04:22:26 PM »

It would infect even the biggest cheese lover with lactose intolerance.

wolfking · « **Reply #249 on:** June 17, 2011, 04:25:38 PM »

Quote from: Ravenheart on June 17, 2011, 04:18:53 PM

lolblindguardian

Blind Guardian are certainly no laughing matter. One of the greatest power metal bands of all time. Great musicianship, excellent vocals and an amazing run of album through the 1990's, terrific band.

zxlkho · « **Reply #250 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:06:14 PM »

Quote from: Ravenheart on June 17, 2011, 04:18:53 PM

Post-90s Death is vastly superior to pre-90s Death, musically and lyrically. It's not even a competition.

this times about 10

jsem · « **Reply #251 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:09:38 PM »

Quote from: zxlkho on June 17, 2011, 06:06:14 PM

Quote from: Ravenheart on June 17, 2011, 04:18:53 PM
Post-90s Death is vastly superior to pre-90s Death, musically and lyrically. It's not even a competition.

this times about 10

Genowyn · « **Reply #252 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:30:50 PM »

Quote from: jsem on June 17, 2011, 06:09:38 PM

Quote from: zxlkho on June 17, 2011, 06:06:14 PM
Quote from: Ravenheart on June 17, 2011, 04:18:53 PM
Post-90s Death is vastly superior to pre-90s Death, musically and lyrically. It's not even a competition.

this times about 10

Gadough · « **Reply #253 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:34:38 PM »

Quote from: Ravenheart on June 17, 2011, 04:18:53 PM

Post-90s Death is vastly superior to pre-90s Death, musically and lyrically. It's not even a competition.

lolblindguardian

Holy shit, Zander, you like Death???

mind = blown

Ravenheart · « **Reply #254 on:** June 17, 2011, 07:34:45 PM »

Quote from: Gadough on June 17, 2011, 06:34:38 PM

Quote from: Ravenheart on June 17, 2011, 04:18:53 PM
Post-90s Death is vastly superior to pre-90s Death, musically and lyrically. It's not even a competition.

lolblindguardian

Holy shit, Zander, you like Death???

mind = blown

Jirpo · « **Reply #255 on:** June 17, 2011, 08:26:04 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on June 17, 2011, 04:25:38 PM

Quote from: Ravenheart on June 17, 2011, 04:18:53 PM
lolblindguardian

Blind Guardian are certainly no laughing matter. One of the greatest power metal bands of all time. Great musicianship, excellent vocals and an amazing run of album through the 1990's, terrific band.

Yeah, I agree. Though Nightfall in Middle Earth>Tales, all their material is really quite good

Gadough · « **Reply #256 on:** June 17, 2011, 08:42:33 PM »

I was serious. I didn't know you liked Death, and the fact that you do is surprising.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #257 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:20:04 PM »

Quote from: Gadough on June 17, 2011, 08:42:33 PM

I was serious. I didn't know you liked Death, and the fact that you do is surprising.

D00d, Chuck was in my 20 favorite singers list.

GOD DREW

Gadough · « **Reply #258 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:23:09 PM »

I'M SORRY

I WAS DROPPED ON MY HEAD AS A CHILD

zxlkho · « **Reply #259 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:25:39 PM »

That explains a lot.

Gadough · « **Reply #260 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:29:09 PM »

It certainly does.

That's actually true. When I was about 2, my uncle was playing "airplane" with me, and he dropped me onto the floor from about 3 feet up. Does this excuse me from my bad taste in music?

contest_sanity · « **Reply #261 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:31:41 PM »

Quote from: Gadough on June 17, 2011, 09:29:09 PM

It certainly does.

That's actually true. When I was about 2, my uncle was playing "airplane" with me, and he dropped me onto the floor from about 3 feet up. Does this excuse me from my bad taste in music?

Your taste in music is just fine; don't let these big indies get to you.

zxlkho · « **Reply #262 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:37:43 PM »

I think it explains why you sell propane and propane accessories.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #263 on:** June 18, 2011, 11:26:32 AM »

16. King Diamond - Abigail

I don't even have to give a reason why this album is good, and I feel like describing why it's amazing may ruin the surprise for anyone who hasn't heard a bit of King's music. So, if you HAVEN'T heard this album, go fucking get it. For those of you who have heard it, you already know why it's good, but I'll embellish to make you want to listen to it again. First of all, King Diamond is a fucking insane beast of a singer. Nobody else in metal can even wish to have a vocal range as extensive as King's. Some people may find his voice annoying, but those people ignore the amount of talent it takes to keep a voice like that singing strong after nearly 30 years. The second big reason this album owns everything is because of Andy LaRocque. His guitar playing has a decidedly neo-classical feel, but he doesn't sound like a Malmsteen rip-off. His solos are some of the most creative and unique I've ever heard, and with King's knack for catchy, stratospheric vocal melodies, this is a metal album that is amazing on principle. I haven't even mentioned the story that holds the album together and makes the already freakishly dark atmosphere just a bit more disturbing. Seriously, this is one of the darkest sounding albums I've ever heard, and you absolutely need to hear it, again and again.

Recommended tracks: Mansion in Darkness, The Family Ghost, Abigail

15. Dog Fashion Disco - Adultery

Before there was Polkadot Cadaver, Dog Fashion Disco was around. Originally named Hug the Retard, DFD are an avant-garde metal fan's wet-dream. This is some of the weirdest music I've ever heard. Todd Smith's voice can go from a soft croon to a vicious roar at the drop of a hat. The guitar work by Jasan Stepp is rather simple, but it's fitting to the songs. Most of the technicality comes from the unconventional song structures and the horn section. The horns give the songs a 70s feel, adding to the atmosphere of the story. The story is, of course, about a serial killer who has voices in his head and a penchant for killing hookers. This is an album that must be heard by any music fan.

Recommended tracks: Silent Film, Darkest Days, The Hitchhiker

14. Between the Buried and Me - Colors

This album was a fluke, in my opinion. BTBAM had never really appealed to me until they released this album, and they haven't done anything for me since. The album plays out like one long song, and it's one hell of a song at that. The music is pretty standard metalcore during the second track, but it eventually gets very interesting with some avant-garde touches. These kinds of surprises go on for the rest of the album, making it one of the most captivating first listens ever. The vocals are either low and growly, or smooth and soothing. Occasionally, a higher clean voice with some texture to it will show up, but very rarely. The rest of the band is top-class where musicianship is concerned, and they show it any chance they can get. Overall, this album is quite an adventure.

Recommended tracks: Sun of Nothing, Ants of the Sky, Prequel to the Sequel

ClairvoyantCat · « **Reply #264 on:** June 18, 2011, 11:31:55 AM »

Adultry is awesome.

I still haven't gotten into anything Between the Buried and Me have done, but maybe I just need the right song or something. I'll listen to Colors sometime someday.

Kosmo · « **Reply #265 on:** June 18, 2011, 11:41:46 AM »

Adultery is so awesome. Like UMH said, every music fan should check it out.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #266 on:** June 18, 2011, 11:44:14 AM »

YES! I knew DFD had to be in there some where. Cannot wait to see them next week

Colors is also a very awesome album.

Rykers · « **Reply #267 on:** June 18, 2011, 12:47:39 PM »

Hah, King Diamond, that brings back memories. I used to listen to Mercyful fate lots too. Oooooooooooooh Melissaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Colors is awesome and i'm going to check out Dog Fashion Disco, they sound interesting.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #268 on:** June 18, 2011, 01:00:16 PM »

Quote from: Rykers on June 18, 2011, 12:47:39 PM

I'm going to check out Dog Fashion Disco, they sound interesting.

DOOOOOO IT!

Ravenheart · « **Reply #269 on:** June 18, 2011, 01:07:27 PM »

Adultery is a cool album. Colors is the only BtBaM album that I've been impressed by.

Heretic · « **Reply #270 on:** June 18, 2011, 01:09:00 PM »

Colors is in my top 5 albums of all time. Why nothing else the band has done has grabbed your attention I have no idea, there is some fantastic stuff on The Great Misdirect and the new EP is fantastic all the way through.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #271 on:** June 18, 2011, 01:11:55 PM »

Adultery is a very good album.

I can't get into Colors no matter how many times I try. Its actually around the time of my annual "let's give Colors another shot" event.

lolblindguardian

Obfuscation · « **Reply #272 on:** June 18, 2011, 01:51:10 PM »

I have listened to Polkadot Cadaver but DFD yet but i well. Also Colors is just awesome that I ca't explain so I just make people listen to it.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #273 on:** June 18, 2011, 01:55:04 PM »

If there's anything you should take away from this thread it's that you need to listen to Dog Fashion Disco...and Polkadot Cadaver.

Don't listen to Floater though because that'll annoy Justin.

Rykers · « **Reply #274 on:** June 18, 2011, 02:00:04 PM »

Well, this is a totally disturbing album. I need an adult.

And the lights on tonight.

And my teddybear.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #275 on:** June 18, 2011, 02:01:24 PM »

Rykers · « **Reply #276 on:** June 18, 2011, 02:09:50 PM »

Had a quick youtube for Polkadot Cadaver too. First hit was "Chloroform girl"

Wow, just wow.

I think the cops need to check out the basement of these guys. You know, just have a look, see what's in there.

Arch Benemy · « **Reply #277 on:** June 18, 2011, 02:40:56 PM »

COLORS

jsem · « **Reply #278 on:** June 18, 2011, 02:49:40 PM »

Idk about Polkadot Cadaver/DFD actually.

I haven't been able to get into them.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #279 on:** June 18, 2011, 03:17:36 PM »

Maybe it's because you're a terrible person. It's probably that.

News: DreamTheaterForums is a place for people who just don't have the time for music anymore.

Author Topic: Top 50 Albums: The UMH Experience (Read 65404 times)

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