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Theo 100/100
My favorite release from them now. BIG 2000s Metalcore sound (even more so than before) with more of the industrial sounds and elements they started incorporating in "Replica of a Strange Love". The screamo inspirations are unfortunately not as present in this release, in its place we have a LOT of Melo Death influence and it sounds fantastic. Apr 10, 2024
Theo 90/100
Theo 100/100
Theo 95/100
Theo 100/100
My introduction to this band was through this EP, specifically tracks 1 & 5 (Ups & Downs, Rollin'). One of the best Metalcore releases of the 2010s (In my opinion). *Part of what I like to call (and made up myself) the Crystal Lake trifecta. Consisting of Cubes, The Sign, and True North. (All of which I consider to be the best of Crystal Lake's discography.) Jan 10, 2024
Theo 100/100
My favorite Crystal Lake album and in my (unpopular) opinion their best album. The atmosphere on this album is amazing. Every listen instantly reminds me of the day I first listened to it in early 2017 (so I'm VERY nostalgic about it). Definitely has a BIT of a softer sound to it in parts but it does not detract a thing from it as the heavy tracks still hit hard. Jan 10, 2024
Theo 65/100
Theo 100/100
My first exposure to Pop Punk and one of my first exposures to Metalcore. So my rating is biased (and my own personal opinion). Not ground breaking at all but it doesn't need to be. Overall a fun album. Dec 28, 2023
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Theo 50/100
This band (unfortunately) hasn't put out a good song or album since Bad Vibrations (Yes, I actually like that album). This album is a mess, it sounds like the band couldn't decide what genre/s they wanted to be and the end result is, like I said, a mess. Dec 28, 2023
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Theo 90/100
Your standard Easycore and Pop Punk. Nothing ground breaking (nor does it need to be) but still fun. Dec 28, 2023
Theo 65/100
I'm unsure how to feel about this. They went from pretty standard (but pretty fun) Easycore and Pop Punk to Surf Rock and Power Pop. I've listened to this album twice but I just can't really get into it. It has it's moments but It just feels like a bizarre shift in genre. Dec 28, 2023
Theo 55/100
This may be heresy to some but I cannot for the life of me get into this band. You have groovy and heavy riffs which are all well and good but then you have the lyrics, very juvenile and bad at times (ex: "Good Friends and a Bottle of Pills"). I'm also not a fan of Phil's vocals (I'm not a fan of Phil in general for a LOT of reasons that I will not get into.) I can understand the overall importance of the band on metal as a whole but they do absolutely nothing for me. Dec 27, 2023
Theo 100/100
This band is ALL over the place and I love it. You can go from absolutely nasty highs and gutturals to extremely poppy choruses and then into a buildup and breakdown. Not many bands can pull off this sound and make it work in my opinion. Dec 27, 2023
Theo 55/100
Definitely not for me anymore if this is how Architects plans to sound going forward. (Which is fine, I'm not going to make an ass of myself like some have done online concerning this and FTTWTE.) Too radio safe/generic for me though. Dec 27, 2023
Theo 80/100
Definitely a return to form but not in a good/positive way. Obvious call out track towards admittedly annoying people who were rather vocal about not liking the last 1 or 2 albums (I didn't care for them either but I wasn't being an ass about it). Dec 27, 2023
Theo 55/100
I genuinely can't get through this album without getting a headache. Dubstep has never been my thing and probably never will be. Dec 27, 2023
Theo 100/100
Theo 100/100
Theo 40/100
Garbage, not just the album but the band itself and the person/people in the band as well. *IYKYK (If you know, you know) Dec 27, 2023
Theo 70/100
Theo 100/100
Theo 100/100
My opinion on this album is VERY biased. (Was 15 when it released and was the album that got me into CG.) Definitely has a bit more of a Metalcore-ish sound to it compared to their previous releases but in my opinion this does not detract anything from the album. (Still plenty of Deathcore goodness present) Aug 5, 2023
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Theo 100/100
Theo 100/100
This album tones down the aggressiveness the band was known for and shifts to a more melodic musical style. (which is still heavy at times) Just like their two previous albums, Rock is also one of my favorite albums in the Nu Metal/Alternative Metal genres. Dec 22, 2022
Theo 100/100
What was said in my Episode 2: Medecine Cake album comment also applies here. Heavy, Aggressive, and even funky at times. Dec 21, 2022
Theo 100/100
Ridiculously heavy and aggressive Nu Metal and easily one of my favorite albums within the genre. Dec 21, 2022
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Theo 70/100
Theo 100/100
Absolutely crushing Deathcore. Essential listening for anyone who's a fan of the genre. Dec 8, 2022
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Theo 95/100
Diru's debut EP, the production value is lower than their subsequent releases but that still doesn't detract anything from it as it's still great late 90's VK and is a must listen for Diru and VK fans alike. Dec 7, 2022
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LuckyStar 40/100
Why is the same album rated twice on the site? I feel like the high rated reviews were written by one person. This shouldn't happen on metal sites. If they didn't cheat on the rating, I would give a higher rating, but they don't deserve it like this. Mar 26, 2024
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랍할포드 95/100
리치 블랙모어와 로니 제임스 디오는 할 말을 잊을 정도로 훌륭하고 아름다운 작곡 실력을 보여주고 있다. 100년 후에도 촌스럽지 않고 충분히 사랑받을 만한 음악이다. Apr 7, 2024
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Evil Dead 95/100
metalnrock 95/100
metalnrock 95/100
metalnrock 100/100
pasolini2 95/100
유치한 앨범 재킷과는 달리 귀에 쏙쏙 박히는 유려한 사운드를 들려준다. 네오 클래식컬한 부분까지 앨범의 구성부분도 큰 장점이다. Mar 31, 2024
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fosel 100/100
1번 2번 트랙은 진짜.... 말이 안나온다.... 운전할때 들으면 풀악셀이 절로 나온다.... Mar 31, 2024
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fosel 95/100
레드제플린의 천국으로 가는 계단과 함께 고딩때 많이 즐겨 즐었던 앨범이다.... 특히 기타 소리가 너무 감미로웠다.... Apr 6, 2024
3 likes
metalnrock 95/100
LuckyStar 95/100
Personally, I have always liked Sonata Arctica, and the new album is one of the best that the band has released in the last 10 years. Apr 13, 2024
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Crimson아이똥 90/100
아름답고 부드럽다. 복잡한 구성의 멜로디가 유려하게 이어져 빗물처럼 시냇물처럼 아름다운 흐름을 이루어내고 있다. 음질과 드럼의 아쉬움을 제외한다면 최고의 앨범이다. 88점. Apr 13, 2024
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metalnrock 90/100
Crimson아이똥 95/100
내가 바라는 프로그레시브메탈 그 자체. 부드러움, 날뛰는 에너지, 서정성, 테크니컬함 모든것을 갖추었다. 드림씨어터 3집과 함꼐 주관적인 프로그레시브메탈 최고작. 94점. 7 days ago
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metalnrock 100/100
metalnrock 95/100