Author Topic: Top 50 Albums of Chaos - #1 Revealed. (Read 26557 times)

Lolzeez · « **Reply #175 on:** August 03, 2013, 07:04:57 PM »

I've betrayed slowly fade
I repent my inner plea
I've denied sanctified
Cannot hide form this
monstrosity

I'm immersed in a curse
Of this jaded imagery
Realize that your cries
Only jeopardize this legacy

*solo*

CrimsonSunrise · « **Reply #176 on:** August 04, 2013, 03:10:06 AM »

Some interesting placements DOC... Remedy Lane is WAY too low for me. And Divine Wings of Tragedy...

Matter of fact I had it rocking on the way to work tonight... LOVE the lyrics.....

And just beyond the stars blazing
A beam light from a red, velvet moon illuminates me

Like the river Styx, the gates of hell -
"Abandon hope all ye who enter here"
The prophets cry
As armies fall from the edge of the sky

I'm also with the group who doesn't quite get the Paradise Lost (song) placement. That's easily the best song on the album for me. But hey! Different strokes!

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #177 on:** August 06, 2013, 03:18:09 PM »

7. “The Whirlwind” by Transatlantic (2009)
Favorite Tracks – Is it Really Happenning?, A Man Can Feel, Lay Down Your Life
Least Favorite Tracks – Rose Colored Glasses, Dancing With Eternal Glory/Whirlwind (Reprise)

Coming in at #7 is Transatlantic’s long awaited third album. I, like many, thought that Bridge Across Forever would be the last album that this super group would ever produce. Fortunately I was wrong, because as good as BaF is, this album blows it away (forgive the choice of words). The Whirlwind is much heavier than its predecessor, and it sounds great. Though it is separated into tracks, The Whirlwind is considered one song. And it is one epic prog metal journey. Some of the lyrics are a bit silly, but who cares? This is Transatlantic at it’s very best!

6. “Consign to Oblivion” by Epica (2005)
Favorite Tracks – Consign to Oblivion (A New Age Dawns Part III), Mother of Light (A New Day Dawns Part II), The Last Crusade (A New Age Dawns Part I)
Least Favorite Tracks – Trois Vierges, Another Me “In Lack’ech”

Just missing out on a spot in the top five the album that I consider to be Epica’s masterpiece, Consign to Oblivion. I discovered Epica in early 2005 when my brother gave me their first album. I bought Consign a few months later and it blew me away. This is symphonic metal at its best. If you can get past the growls and the lack of guitar solos, than you might just love everything else about this album. Simone sounds great, as always. The songs flow very well. And the epic at the end is one of my favorite songs. I had the pleasure of seeing Epica perform many of these songs live. And after the drummer killed it on the title track, I caught the stick that he threw into the crowd. But even if you don’t have a personal memory like that, this is still a fantastic album, and one that Epica may never match.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #178 on:** August 06, 2013, 03:19:37 PM »

Awesome! Good to know somebody else ranks The Whirlwind so highly.

Big Hath · « **Reply #179 on:** August 06, 2013, 07:12:22 PM »

ok DoC, I don't think I've ever heard a single Epica song. What song/album should I start with?

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #180 on:** August 06, 2013, 10:04:42 PM »

Consign to Oblivion is my favorite Epica album as well.

KevShmev · « **Reply #181 on:** August 06, 2013, 11:06:41 PM »

Um, this might be the first time I have ever seen someone refer to The Whirlwind as prog metal. It ain't metal at all. It is prog rock through and through. That aside, good pick.

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #182 on:** August 07, 2013, 03:28:02 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on August 06, 2013, 11:06:41 PM

Um, this might be the first time I have ever seen someone refer to The Whirlwind as prog metal. It ain't metal at all. It is prog rock through and through. That aside, good pick.

"Genre Progressive rock, symphonic rock, progressive metal"

I mean, Whirlwind is noticeably heavier than it's predecessor, which is why I slapped the genre label on it..... but either way, it's awesome.

Quote from: Big Hath on August 06, 2013, 07:12:22 PM

ok DoC, I don't think I've ever heard a single Epica song. What song/album should I start with?

Consign to Oblivion

Lolzeez · « **Reply #183 on:** August 07, 2013, 04:14:09 AM »

The Whirlwind

KevShmev · « **Reply #184 on:** August 07, 2013, 09:29:23 AM »

Quote from: Destiny Of Chaos on August 07, 2013, 03:28:02 AM

I mean, Whirlwind is noticeably heavier than it's predecessor, which is why I slapped the genre label on it..... but either way, it's awesome.

It is? It might be more rocking (then again, it might not be), but I cannot think of even one metal moment on it. Certainly nothing that compares to the heaviness of the Hanging in the Balance section from Stranger in Your Soul.

But yeah, I agree that it is awesome. It just ain't metal. At all.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #185 on:** August 07, 2013, 10:29:39 AM »

Metal is awesome.

Transatlantic is awesome.

Therefore:

Transatlantic = Metal

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #186 on:** August 07, 2013, 02:42:22 PM »

I would argue that wiki has Progressive Metal as one of the genres for the album, but it's wiki

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #187 on:** August 07, 2013, 03:09:56 PM »

5. “Legacy” by Shadow Gallery (2001)
Favorite Tracks – First Light, Cliffhanger 2, Destination Unknown
Least Favorite Tracks – Colors, Society of the Mind

I had discovered Shadow Gallery in 2003. In the Spring of 2004, I bought Legacy, the band’s 2001 release, and their must current at the time. This is the personification of progressive metal. Six tracks, 65+ minutes of amazing music. Cliffhanger 2 is one of my favorite album openers ever. The second half of the song is an instrumental piece that might just be my all-time favorite. Destination Unknown, is a hard song to explain, but it has always touched me. First Light is a 20+ minute epic, which I sometimes call Octavarium’s older brother. This song is a journey. All of the musicians were top notch on this album, and I am certainly glad that I have discovered this remarkable band.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #188 on:** August 07, 2013, 03:20:29 PM »

My first SG experience. Stellar album. Love Cliffhanger 2. My only beef is the wasted 6.5 minutes of First Light... Seriously, it's like they just did that so they could make it 30+ minutes. Pointless

Otherwise, it's a gem.

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #189 on:** August 07, 2013, 03:21:52 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on August 07, 2013, 03:20:29 PM

My first SG experience. Stellar album. Love Cliffhanger 2. My only beef is the wasted 6.5 minutes of First Light... Seriously, it's like they just did that so they could make it 30+ minutes. Pointless

Otherwise, it's a gem.

Think of it like a hidden track on a cassette tape.

But yeah, I can understand how that could be frustrating.

Scorpion · « **Reply #190 on:** August 07, 2013, 03:22:17 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on August 07, 2013, 03:20:29 PM

My first SG experience. Stellar album. Love Cliffhanger 2. My only beef is the wasted 6.5 minutes of First Light... Seriously, it's like they just did that so they could make it 30+ minutes. Pointless

Otherwise, it's a gem.

I agree with everything that Chad just said.

TAC · « **Reply #191 on:** August 07, 2013, 03:29:50 PM »

Legacy is a great album. I think I'll spin it tonight!

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #192 on:** August 07, 2013, 03:30:48 PM »

Quote from: TAC on August 07, 2013, 03:29:50 PM

Legacy is a great album. I think I'll spin it tonight!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #193 on:** August 07, 2013, 03:34:51 PM »

Legacy has the distinct honor of being the first album I ever pre-ordered.

Elite · « **Reply #194 on:** August 07, 2013, 03:37:30 PM »

Legacy is fucking awesone. My #2 of all time.

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #195 on:** August 07, 2013, 08:53:28 PM »

4. “Century Child” by Nightwish (2002)
Favorite Tracks – Beauty of the Beast, Slaying the Dreamer, Feel for You
Least Favorite Tracks – Dead to the World, Ever Dream

Coming in at #4 is what I and most likely I alone consider to be Tuoman Holopainen’s masterpiece. Century Child is a work of art. I remember when I listened to all of Nightwish’s albums around the same time, this one stood out to me. Every song is good, great or perfect. The album is well rounded and showcases everything that Nightwish does well, from fast symphonic metal, to ballads with soaring vocals by Taraja, to rockers led by Marco. The final song, Beauty of The Beast is absolutely perfect, and one of my favorite songs of all time. My words fail to do this incredible album justice.

adace · « **Reply #196 on:** August 07, 2013, 09:08:05 PM »

Not my favorite Nightwish album but still amazing.

Orthogonal · « **Reply #197 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:24:41 PM »

Great picks there. We continue to have so much overlap. Legacy is a gem and Century Child is a solid rocker.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #198 on:** August 08, 2013, 05:11:44 AM »

Yes, yes, yes!!! When it comes to Nightwish, Century Child is the best them. Made my top 10... 6 or 7 I think.

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #199 on:** August 09, 2013, 04:19:17 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on August 08, 2013, 05:11:44 AM

Yes, yes, yes!!! When it comes to Nightwish, Century Child is the best them. Made my top 10... 6 or 7 I think.

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #200 on:** August 09, 2013, 04:20:14 PM »

3. “Systematic Chaos” by Dream Theater (2007)
Favorite Tracks – In the Presence of Enemies – Part 1, In the Presence of Enemies – Part 2, The Ministry of Lost Souls
Least Favorite Tracks – Repentance, Constant Motion

No, this is not a joke! Systematic Chaos is one of my favorite albums of all time. I’d be lying if I said that every song on this album is “great” by normal standards, but I can honestly say that I love each song. I had the pleasure of seeing the band three times in 2007, so hearing some of these songs live three times each was a treat. Half of the album resides in my DT Top 10 Songs list. Ministry of Lost Souls is a perfect DT epic. The first half is as touching as Disappear and the second half is classic Dream Theater. But my favorite song of all time, by anybody ever, is In the Presence of Enemies. I can die knowing that I got to see this song played live three times. I love every part of this song, but my favorite part is the ended of Part One. I love the fantasy themed lyrics that are featured on this album, and I can only hope that the self-titled album is in the vein of this album. If The Enemy Inside is any indication, I may just get my wish!

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #201 on:** August 09, 2013, 04:24:09 PM »

Wow. That takes balls, sir. Systematic Chaos is not my favorite DT album, but it's really a great album that (in my opinion) gets unfairly slagged around here.

So, a big

from me.

Tom Bombadil · « **Reply #202 on:** August 09, 2013, 04:55:34 PM »

Cool pick! Definitely wouldn't be that high on mine, but the surprise picks are what make these lists so much fun, so I like it.

FourthHorseman · « **Reply #203 on:** August 09, 2013, 04:55:56 PM »

Well I guess it's better than a generic and predictable list!

Lucien · « **Reply #204 on:** August 09, 2013, 05:43:45 PM »

Systematic Chaos over almost every DT album.

Nick · « **Reply #205 on:** August 09, 2013, 06:15:25 PM »

As much as I think this album getting much more shit than it deserves, any album with The Ministry of Lost Souls taking up such a large chunk of it is automatically relegated to be outside of the top 50.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #206 on:** August 09, 2013, 06:17:09 PM »

Orthogonal · « **Reply #207 on:** August 09, 2013, 06:30:08 PM »

wowza, that's an unexpected pick. Glad you like it. ITPOE pt.1 is about the only track I enjoy start to finish. It has good moments, but ultimately falls flat.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #208 on:** August 09, 2013, 06:33:20 PM »

I've never understood why some people like Part 1, but not Part 2. I mean, it's your opinion and you can do what you want with it, but they've always seemed like two sides of the same coin. Maybe it's because I usually listen to it as one song.

Orthogonal · « **Reply #209 on:** August 09, 2013, 06:37:45 PM »

Part 2 has "Dark Master Within". I enjoy most of the track, but that is cringe worthy enough to knock it down a peg. It's probably the only lyric in their entire catalog to be distracting enough to not like the song. If that were removed/changed I'd probably like it well enough.

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