Paradise Lost Discography Mp3
Katerine Aldrige
But when future generations of Paradise Lost fans who are born now will be able to see their entire discography without taking into account the current times and trends, they will give this album a very high score.
Now, to the most important issue (at least in my opinion): Is Russell Allen's voice "destroyed"? Well, from most of thealbum, you might be inclined to agree, as he sounds very much like a singer who can't belt out the high notes in tune andcompensates by growling and remaining in a lower register. On the other hand, you have some moments (on the chorus of Setthe World on Fire and parts of Revelation, as well as the mellow title track) where he sounds as good as ever. My take isthat Allen stills has great control over his voice--this is exactly how he wants to sound. Why he wants to take one of thebest voices out there and make it sound as if he is putting his larynx through a meat grinder is beyond me...Allen isprobably the only person who knows for sure. At any rate, this is the first Symphony X album where the vocals are not ahighlight, and that is a divine tragedy in itself.How about the music? Well, after many listens, I am underwhelmed, especially in comparison to the rest of their discography.There is a lot of repetition, such as fast runs in 4/4 time, that get old quickly. Also, after defending againstallegations of cloning on their other albums, I unfortunately hear a lot of similarities to Dream Theater here. Pinella'stasteful piano lines are mostly replaced by Rudess-like arpeggio runs (though not completely: see Revelation). I also hopeit's just a coincidence that the opening of Set the World on Fire is nearly identical to the part of Dream Theater's In thePresence of Enemies just before the first vocals. Finally, we also have the lyrics. Take the chorus of Revelation: "Oh no,oh no, I've got to find a way. A way, a way, to rise above it all". These are certainly not terrible, but they also pale incomparison to their previous work: more simplistic and repetitive than I've come to expect from them.Don't get me wrong--this is a solid metal album: fast, intense, with plenty of virtuosity (especially on Domination andSeven). There's also some defiinite prog: from the opening and closing instrumentals, to the highlight title track, to theextended adrenaline-pumping finale. There's nothing wrong with a band changing direction, but they also risk losing some oftheir identity in doing so. I need some variety, such as more material like the title track, to balance the oppressive,crushing onslaught of metal. I still look forward to more from Symphony X, but I do hope they choose not to continue in thisdirection. social review comments Review Permalink
Posted Monday, December 17, 2007 Review this album Report (Review #155771)
On Paradise Lost the band has lost most of their neo-classical elements trading them off fora more power metal-approach. A rumor has it that the band had outdone themselves on TheOdyssey and they felt that a change of phase was in order. Well we can't blame them for that butnow that I think about my joking remarks in The Odyssey-review I kind of hope that they wouldhave taken them under consideration.I remember seeing their live performance during Dream Theater's Chaos in Motion tour andthinking to myself that this can't really be the same band I enjoyed so much in my teens! Thisremark might have been slightly unfair considering that their performance lacked in the technicalsound department. What is it with Dream Theater and their supporting acts anyway (read my review ofUnexpect)? Sometimes the amplifiers made it almost impossible to distinguish the number they wereperforming and I had to rely entirely on Russell Allen's vocal intonations to figure it out.I really hope that Symphony X will return to their neo-classical roots because that's what makestheir music work for me. Until then I'll probably have to restrain myself from purchasing any newmaterial.**** star songs: Set The World On Fire (The Lie Of Lies) (5:55) Eve Of Seduction (5:04) TheSacrifice (4:49) Revelation (Divus Pennae Ex Tragoedia) (9:17)*** star songs: Oculus Ex Inferni (2:34) Domination (6:29) The Serpent's Kiss (5:03) Paradise Lost(6:32) The Walls Of Babylon (8:16) Seven (7:01) social review comments Review Permalink
Posted Monday, February 1, 2010 Review this album Report (Review #263787)
Our curiosity is piqued but we're here to talk Paradise Lost. And we have a lot to get through; 16 albums and over 30 years of memories. Greg doesn't disappoint, as a driving creative force behind one of the UK's greatest metal bands and their formidable discography, he's got plenty of candid insight to reveal.
The Lost & The Painless CD, DVD and book boxset is out now via Peaceville Records. Paradise Lost tour the UK in February before dates in mainland Europe. More info at paradiselost.co.uk
Embarking on a melodic journey through time, no exploration is complete without revisiting Paradise Lost's spectacular discography. A bold testament to the band's enduring influence in the music industry, the collection of their best albums reflects the musical transitions and evolutionary leaps that have defined their illustrious career. From their ground-breaking forays into death-doom to their ventures into gothic metal, Paradise Lost's diverse sonic palette is vividly captured in these hand-picked albums that have resonated with fans worldwide.
The creative landscape of Paradise Lost's discography is a dynamic testament to their profound impact on the industry. Each album by Paradise Lost encompasses a distinct chapter in their musical evolution, from their early foray into gothic metal to their more experimental detours. As the band navigated an array of genres, their work has marked seminal points in their trajectory and in the broader context of the alternative metal scene. These highlighted albums not only recite their growth but underscore the band's ability to further the boundaries of their craft.
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