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Track Listings
| 1. Overture |
| 2. Something Wicked Pt.1 |
| 3. Invasion |
| 4. The Motivation Of Man |
| 5. Setian Maassacre |
| 6. A Charge To Keep |
| 7. Reflections |
| 8. Ten Thousand Strong |
| 9. Execution |
| 10. Order Of the Rose |
| 11. Cataclysm |
| 12. The Clouding |
| 13. Infiltrate And Assimilate |
| 14. Retribution Through the Ages |
| 15. Something Wicked Pt. 2 |
| 16. The Domino Decree |
| 17. Framing Armageddon |
| 18. When Stars Collide (Born Is He) |
| 19. The Awakening |
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Iced Earth are here to slay mankind with this top slice of metal greatness. Having been an avid follower of I.E. for many years I will confess to being slightly disappointed with their last effort; The Glorious Burden (despite the breathtaking Gettysburg trilogy). Thankfully however this is a true return to form for Jon, who riffs with the menace and intensity we come to expect from him. His latest masterpiece is more consistent (no filler) and heavier than The Glorious B, and for once Ripper finally starts to feel like part of the music. Yes Matt Barlow was THE voice of I.E. but that era has gone and born from it a new age. Tim 'Ripper' Owens puts on a fantastic vocal performance, his screams reek emotion and are perfectly suited to the epic choruses which are often multi-layered to add depth and passion ala Blind Guardian.
Like most concept albums this is something to be enjoyed through a whole sitting rather than skipping to certain points. Most songs are interspersed with interludes which flow nicely and maintain the steady pace of the story and dark moody atmosphere, up until 'Domino Decree' and the title track when all hell breaks loose. The former having a brilliant mid-section where an organ and guitar dual it out for 2-3 minutes to a great climax, and the title song ending on a riff what can only be described as a monster that will grab you and rip your head off! That's not to say before this the music is non-aggressive; 'Ten thousand strong' and 'Setian massacre' are good up-tempo head-bangers. However it is the mid-tempo songs that work best to the story such as' Infiltrate and Assimilate' and 'Charge to Keep'. A special mention to the epic 'Clouding', a highly memorable song due to its superb atmospheric ending.
This is by no means the perfect album but I'm struggling to think of a stand out weak track, they all fit well in their own way to give a solid listen. Well recommended to all open-minded metal fans. Bring on Part II!
Like most concept albums this is something to be enjoyed through a whole sitting rather than skipping to certain points. Most songs are interspersed with interludes which flow nicely and maintain the steady pace of the story and dark moody atmosphere, up until 'Domino Decree' and the title track when all hell breaks loose. The former having a brilliant mid-section where an organ and guitar dual it out for 2-3 minutes to a great climax, and the title song ending on a riff what can only be described as a monster that will grab you and rip your head off! That's not to say before this the music is non-aggressive; 'Ten thousand strong' and 'Setian massacre' are good up-tempo head-bangers. However it is the mid-tempo songs that work best to the story such as' Infiltrate and Assimilate' and 'Charge to Keep'. A special mention to the epic 'Clouding', a highly memorable song due to its superb atmospheric ending.
This is by no means the perfect album but I'm struggling to think of a stand out weak track, they all fit well in their own way to give a solid listen. Well recommended to all open-minded metal fans. Bring on Part II!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is definitely a grower. At first I found it to be nothing too incredible, but I've came to hold it in extremely high regard. Ripper proves himself once and for all here, and the music is of generally a very high, and extremely well written standard.
Stand-out tracks are the Clouding, a Charge to Keep, Framing Armageddon. Hopefully the slower, more brooding themes of this album will explode in full, classic IE pace on part 2.
Bravo Iced Earth.
Stand-out tracks are the Clouding, a Charge to Keep, Framing Armageddon. Hopefully the slower, more brooding themes of this album will explode in full, classic IE pace on part 2.
Bravo Iced Earth.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having had a not unreasonable level of anticipation for this release, given the subject matter and my desire for vindication for 'Ripper' Owens, I am extemely glad to say that 'Framing Armageddon' more than exceeded my expectations. The opening track 'Overture' is a beautiful percussion/cello instrumental that segues perfectly into brutal riffing, smooth lead lines, the best drumming I've ever heard from Brent Smedley, and (everyone's favourite), ear-splitting vocals from the aforementioned Tim Owens. Stand-out tracks include 'The Clouding', a ballad-esque epic detailing the awakening of man after their collective mind-wipe from the Setian race that concludes with one of the most vicious, bitter lyrics and music that I've heard from this (or for that matter, any other) band - 'Never trust in the motives of man/ They failed to evolve in Mother Nature's plan / And though they seem safe in this newly clouded state/ The nature of their heresy has proven quite innate' - as well as my personal favourite 'When Stars Collide (Born is He)', the multi-layered vocals of which show the influence of Jon Schaffer's some-time collaborator Hansi Kursch of Blind Guardian.
What is most notable about this album is how free Schaffer sounds, embracing the epic bombast of European power metal that he used to such great effect on the Gettysburg trilogy from 2004's 'The Glorious Burden', while his narrative lyrics prove to be his best yet. My only real gripe is that the final track, 'The Awakening', feels as though it would be better suited as the introduction to the second album, and that 'When Stars Collide' is the logical endpoint. This is all purely speculative, however, until next January.
So, in conclusion... thank you, Iced Earth, for proving the nay-sayers wrong and bringing new life to a band who consistently bring fantastic material to an increasingly dull and lacklustre music industry. Armageddon is truly here - roll on January and 'Revelation Abomination'!
What is most notable about this album is how free Schaffer sounds, embracing the epic bombast of European power metal that he used to such great effect on the Gettysburg trilogy from 2004's 'The Glorious Burden', while his narrative lyrics prove to be his best yet. My only real gripe is that the final track, 'The Awakening', feels as though it would be better suited as the introduction to the second album, and that 'When Stars Collide' is the logical endpoint. This is all purely speculative, however, until next January.
So, in conclusion... thank you, Iced Earth, for proving the nay-sayers wrong and bringing new life to a band who consistently bring fantastic material to an increasingly dull and lacklustre music industry. Armageddon is truly here - roll on January and 'Revelation Abomination'!
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A Surprising gem
Having come across the band somewhat belatedly this was a very pleasant surprise. Think maiden on a concept day mixed with obvious priest ramifications and it ticks the boxes the... Read more
Published on 21 May 2010 by S. D. Howarth
wicked album to start wicked story
in my opinion this is the best album of the last year in the world of power metal supasing Saxon and the mighty MANOWAR. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2008 by Mr. R. P. Allsopp
What have I been missing?
I am so late in getting into these long established bands it is actually like getting into something at the start and I can now look forward to getting the back catalogue. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2007 by Big Jim
Lacks feeling and emotion.
The fortunes of Iced Earth have certainly been mixed the past few years ever since the departure of vocalist Matthew Barlow to concentrate on a career in police administration. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2007 by Transcendence
Excellent album! Don't miss it!
If you've read my review of the single, you will know how disappointed I was from that release...
Well, it all changed now!
This album is excellent! Read more
Well, it all changed now!
This album is excellent! Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2007 by Alexandros Poulidis
It just doesn't get any more epic than this
If you're reading this you're already fully aware of the Something Wicked storyline. A great concept to write a book about, but to write it into an epic metal symphony..... Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2007 by Middle Aged Metal
phwooor!
ok people whipe your brows, the iced earth album is here! And is brilliant to say the least. Much like Blind Guardian's "Nightfall in Middle-Earth" this album has short tracks to... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2007 by Rich
not bad but not great
I have been an Iced Earth fan for about 5 years now having started with Days of Purgatory and then buying every album they have released and when i read that not just one but two... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2007 by Mrs. Joanne Wren
Iced Earth back at their best
Okay Concept albums hyped by the bands tend to fail to reach the expectations of fans tastes but Iced Earths Somthing Wicked Part 1 is a return to form for the band. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2007 by spike
A rare Dissapointment
I really just can't see why everyone prior to me has given this album 5 stars. I've been a huge (practically obsessed) Iced Earth fan for nearly 6 years now and can safely say this... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2007 by Mr. M. R. Dewett
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