stoopid Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Needless to say, I entirely disagree :) We allow you to be wrong. ONCE. After that, it's on you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 It's just too over the top. :-/ That's the the point. Most bands in the symphonic metal genre are over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Needless to say, I entirely disagree :) We allow you to be wrong. ONCE. After that, it's on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 It's just too over the top. :-/ That's the the point. Most bands in the symphonic metal genre are over the top. I am often a fan of over the top :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) I just don't connect with this band. But my goodness I do love the fact they push themselves to be anything BUT cookie cutter boring. I have no doubt they are a real treat. Just not a fan. But from time to time I play an album or two. Leaves Eyes are great. Simone contributed vocals to their latest album King Of Kings recently. Edited September 9, 2016 by Segue Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 It's just too over the top. :-/ That's the the point. Their name may even be a giveaway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/willowroolz/Epica%20-%20Holo_zpscn5euqte.jpg :D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Hearing splendid things about this album Maybe this time it will click for me? I quite liked the two released songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/willowroolz/Epica%20-%20Holo_zpscn5euqte.jpg :D Oh I do love Nuclear Blast for all their efforts with Earbooks! I have the last Nightwish album like that. Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I just got the iTunes version of the album. Didn't realise that there would be 17 songs on it :o It appears that the last five songs after the title track are acoustic. It looks like i've got a lot of stuff to learn before I see them on November 6th. I will be giving this a listen later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 ^^ Yeah, that's the 2-disc version, effectively (the second disc being 'The Acoustic Principle'). Well. Up until now Design Your Universe and The Quantum Enigma were my favourites, but this one's so confident it's quite blown me away. It's consistently first class throughout, and it's very heavy. Needs to sink in a bit before I can really say where it fits for me, but Beyond the Matrix and Dancing In A Hurricane are really standing out at the moment. Segue, I can't honestly say you'll like it if the haven't already clicked for you but, hey, give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/willowroolz/Epica%20-%20Holo_zpscn5euqte.jpg :D Oh I do love Nuclear Blast for all their efforts with Earbooks! I have the last Nightwish album like that. Beautiful! What exactly is an Earbook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/willowroolz/Epica%20-%20Holo_zpscn5euqte.jpg :D Oh I do love Nuclear Blast for all their efforts with Earbooks! I have the last Nightwish album like that. Beautiful! What exactly is an Earbook? In this case it's a 3-cd version of the album (the album itself, the acoustic cd, and a cd of instrumental versions) in a 48-page hardcover LP-sized book, which has more photos and such than the regular cd version. SImone's doing a live Q&A on FB at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I think I'm just gonna try the latest album. The reviews are ecstatic, and after my recent conversion to Sonata Arctica after ten years of indifference I am wondering if they could be my next obsession. After all...I haven't ever not enjoyed an Epica album...I've just never been in love haha But yeah...I'm gonna try them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 The new material got its live debut last night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oeg1Rb6YieI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 No. This band is just a no. Nothing about them stands out as special. Love the fact they don't do anything half heartedly though. Glad this band connects with so many! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 The new album is nothing great...but who knows? I already sorta want to play it again haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Horses for courses, and all that! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Horses for courses, and all that! :D I do seem to be liking this one more with the next play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Horses for courses, and all that! :D I do seem to be liking this one more with the next play... A few more posts and they'll be your fave! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Horses for courses, and all that! :D I do seem to be liking this one more with the next play... A few more posts and they'll be your fave! Hahaha I know that's my worry coz...this is always happening to me haha I'm still stunned it happened with Sonata Arctica AND Kansas haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I'll give you points for effort, if nothing else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I always listen to Epic when new stuff comes out. They are always interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 They are a multi layered band. So I can see why someone who likes other bands in this genre but has a hard time getting into them. They give you a lot to take in with their albums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 They are a multi layered band. So I can see why someone who likes other bands in this genre but has a hard time getting into them. They give you a lot to take in with their albums. My issue is I don't like Simone's voice and I can't stand the terrible growls either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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