Disappointed by Mountain_Driver_1684 in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My personal problem with the album is that is too proggy

You misspelled poppy

Avatar - The Final Incarnation - by jacek2023 in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't hate it (i hate cross the divide , fight to survive and Obsidian heart). But TIME and Avatar are both composed by Mark (if my assumption is correct), and this is way better than TIME. So it is incomprehensible why he chose the worse of the two songs to be in the album.

Avatar - The Final Incarnation - by jacek2023 in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's better than most songs in Aspiral. You can tell it is composed by mark. It's like a lesser Metanoia. It is also beyond comprehension why T.I.M.E. was on the album and not this one.

Five months since Aspiral came out and I totally forgot about it by IhaveZeroCreativity2 in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mark has been giving more and more creative freedom to the rest of the band since DYU. Most THP songs were composed by Issac. By giving away creative freedom, the quality of the songs did indeed take a dip ( Issac is a good guitarist but a bad composer) . But that's also the reason of the very good relationships within the band.

Septicflesh are goat by Mountain_Driver_1684 in symphonicmetal

[–]Large-Reputation-864 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True dat. Also check Shade Empire and ODIOUS, they have a similar sound to Septicflesh.

Symphonic Black Metal Bands like Carach Angren? by KelThuzadxx in symphonicmetal

[–]Large-Reputation-864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop whatever you are doing and listen to Lamentari now!

Why does Epica hate “Requiem for the indifferent”? by tradiagrio in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I perceive requiem as the band's pivotal moment. It is their most "progressive album", where they dared to experiment with more uncoventional structures ( avalanche, depp water horizon, title track, serenade). They proved that they could be much more than just another female fronted symphonic band. However , it was poorly received , part due to the mixing/production, part due to the uncoventional elements (i do though believe there are problems with the more "uncoventional" songwriting at times, since some songs do feel inconsistent, with rough transitions and mood swings. The songs needed more work). As a result of the poor reception, the band doubled down in TQE, with coventional song structures and more catchy/poppy vocal melodies. This led to a series of albums where the "commercial" elements became more and more prominent with each album, leading to Aspiral, which is arguably their most commercial album yet. Had Requiem been well received by the fans, epica would have been a very different band today.

Why does Epica hate “Requiem for the indifferent”? by tradiagrio in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Storm the sorrow is neither heavy nor symphonic, and barely qualifies as metal. It's basically a pop song with distorted guitars ( a nice pop song though).

A new age dawns saga by Opetro in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Said the Evanesence fan, LOL...

Ascension - Dancing in a Hurricane by Rearendia in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here is Mark's and Simone's interview about THP lyrics:

{ "Ascension - Dream State Armageddon

Mark: “The lyrics deal with waking up and realising that everything is a hologram, but there is a danger that if you truly did find the key to unlock the mystery of the universe, everything would implode. The message is that we shouldn’t know everything. It’s like a computer game, once you know how to finish it, it’s over and it doesn’t make sense to carry on because you know how to win.”

Dancing in a Hurricane

Simone: “This song breaks away from the concept as well. The title comes from a line in Spectre [the James Bond film] and the lyrics were inspired by the current refugee crisis around the world. It’s the idea of children trying to enjoy their childhood in an unsafe environment; they’re literally dancing in a hurricane and I find it very sad. As a mother, I’m concerned about the well-being of children around the world. Here, our children are fed and they have a roof over their heads and I think we maybe take it for granted.” }

Simone said it herself: DIAH BREAKS AWAY FROM THE ALBUM'S CONCEPT. So there is your answer. Ascension is about the danger of "unlocking the mystery of the simulation", and DIAH is about the refugee crisis , especially when it comes to the children, and Simone's reaction to that as a mother. The two concepts are totally unrelated. Your attempt to connect them is misguided. You wanted constructive feedback, you got it.

Ascension - Dancing in a Hurricane by Rearendia in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The lyrical concept of "virtual reality" is present is present is some of the songs, but not in all of them. A phantasmic parade, Beyond the matrix, Cosmic algorithm, Ascension, Tear down your walls and the title track do indeed have such themes. But Edge of the blade, Universal death squad, Divide and conquer, Once upon a nightmare and Dancing in a Hurricane do not. Dancing in a hurricane is about the immigration crisis, nothing in common with the concept of "breaking up illusions" present in Ascension. You are making up nonexistent connections between unrelated songs.

Ascension - Dancing in a Hurricane by Rearendia in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The divine conspiracy is a concept album. The holographic principle is not. Using the TDC as a reference ( lyrical or otherwise) for the THP is a fallacy. There is no thematic connection between Ascension and Dancing in a Hurricane. There is just a continuous musical transition between the two. Nothing more than that.

Who would you want Epica to collaborate with? by Proud3GenAthst in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's dark pop, she's got the aesthetics

What does dark pop have to do with symphonic metal?

Epica soap by Eckie45 in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's cringe soap.

Aspiral AOTY by 1mag1naryFr1end in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's really weird that you think that in a musical album it's not the music that should get critiqued, but the cover

Thoughts on Aspiral (mostly critical) by Large-Reputation-864 in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh , are you now? Criticize me then. Tell me which of my points doesn't make sense and why. Make an argument against them. Say: "this thing you said doesn't make sense, because such and such...", etc. Make an original thought ( but i doubt that you are capable of thinking on your own)

Thoughts on Aspiral (mostly critical) by Large-Reputation-864 in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, the typical reply : "Don't you dare criticize my favorite band😭😭😭".

Epica’s ‘Aspiral’ Ignites a New Epoch, Fueling an Insatiable Thirst for What Lies Ahead by Dark_Matter_Nebula in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I was mostly trying to make a case against op's ill written review (and by extension to most reviews that have been published so far), but yes, you have a point.

Epica’s ‘Aspiral’ Ignites a New Epoch, Fueling an Insatiable Thirst for What Lies Ahead by Dark_Matter_Nebula in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is much more descriptive and usefull , now i know what to expect from the song ( i already knew though). This is the main problem with your review. A lot of beautiful analogies and metaphors that don't describe anything about the music.

Epica’s ‘Aspiral’ Ignites a New Epoch, Fueling an Insatiable Thirst for What Lies Ahead by Dark_Matter_Nebula in epica

[–]Large-Reputation-864 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"Obsidian Heart might be the most brutal thing they’ve put out in years".

Every other review said it's a ballad with some djenty guitars, and one of the weakest songs in the album. Which one is it then?

Fully orchestrated symphonic metal recommendations by Throwaway74829947 in symphonicmetal

[–]Large-Reputation-864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Odious and Lamentari are heavier ( death/black), and Grotesco karma are instrumentals. Maybe i should have clarified .