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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Before Dragonforce engulfed the power metal scene these guys had been kicking around for somewhile,and released some very good albums,but if you are interested in Kamelot this is a very good place to start,their album before this 4th Legacy was a very nice piece of work but lacking in production,this album is very well produced indeed.
The production is very fine and crisp and compliments the songs greatly,it sounds very like a Flemming Rasmussin product but its not.
What we have here is a very powerfull and very melodic album,not as complex as Dream Theatre but these are talented musicians.
There's alot of very up tempo tunes which really get you going and they are melodic enough to keep stuck in your head for a long time. The vocalist Kahn is on top form with a sometimes haunting vocal style which is very clear and very distinctive.
The guitarwork of Thomas Youngblood is very very good indeed,a real tight rythm,quite heavy at times,great structured solo's and some beautifull acoustic work on the beautifull 'Don't You Cry'(a real favoutite of mine).
After a stoncking first 9 tracks there is a nice 3 track story covering Elizabeth Bathory(The Female Count Dracula To Some),they top off this album fantastically.The last song just sticks in your head for a very long time.
Some friends of mine feel this album is a little soft but i think it's a power metal classic and definately worth being in your collection,it'a moderately heavy up tempo and has great songs on it and fantastic production on it,if you want to try out Kamelot I'd say this is definately the best to start off with...It's awesome and will stand the test of time for sure.
The production is very fine and crisp and compliments the songs greatly,it sounds very like a Flemming Rasmussin product but its not.
What we have here is a very powerfull and very melodic album,not as complex as Dream Theatre but these are talented musicians.
There's alot of very up tempo tunes which really get you going and they are melodic enough to keep stuck in your head for a long time. The vocalist Kahn is on top form with a sometimes haunting vocal style which is very clear and very distinctive.
The guitarwork of Thomas Youngblood is very very good indeed,a real tight rythm,quite heavy at times,great structured solo's and some beautifull acoustic work on the beautifull 'Don't You Cry'(a real favoutite of mine).
After a stoncking first 9 tracks there is a nice 3 track story covering Elizabeth Bathory(The Female Count Dracula To Some),they top off this album fantastically.The last song just sticks in your head for a very long time.
Some friends of mine feel this album is a little soft but i think it's a power metal classic and definately worth being in your collection,it'a moderately heavy up tempo and has great songs on it and fantastic production on it,if you want to try out Kamelot I'd say this is definately the best to start off with...It's awesome and will stand the test of time for sure.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
With my limited knowledge of the rock genre, I'll keep it simple. If you enjoy Rainbow whilst still under the influence of Ronnie James Dio and Ritchie Blackmore, the music of vintage Magnum and like the sound of Stratovarius (Elements I & II and Infinite) but prefer the smooth lyrical voice of ZP Theart of Dragonforce (without the frantic speed characteristic of their songs), then I recommend you give this American outfit a listen.
I can imagine that there are those who will class them as `middle of the road' rock, playing `safe' and not pushing the envelope. However, I find them well worth listening to and am glad I came across them whilst browsing that wonderful source of all things you never knew existed: the Web.
"Karma" is the second album of theirs I have purchased - I began with their live double CD, "One Cold Winter's Night", which is a great showcase of their material. This is particularly so as the lead singer, Khan, sounds great live, rather than disappointing the listener due to lack of studio assistance.
I wouldn't say that "Karma" is a great album, but it certainly proves to be an enjoyable listen if you don't like your rock too raw and thunderous. Very tuneful, melodic music augmented by orchestral arrangements to provide an effective counterpoint to the driving drums and guitars. A well-balanced combination that works well for me.
Both albums have been such that I carry riffs and melodies around in my head long after the CD has stopped spinning. I will certainly be purchasing more - and catching their gig locally in October 2007.
So, yes, I largely second the review by Mr. A Clement. Check out the further reviews of the 2001 pressing for more opinions.
I can imagine that there are those who will class them as `middle of the road' rock, playing `safe' and not pushing the envelope. However, I find them well worth listening to and am glad I came across them whilst browsing that wonderful source of all things you never knew existed: the Web.
"Karma" is the second album of theirs I have purchased - I began with their live double CD, "One Cold Winter's Night", which is a great showcase of their material. This is particularly so as the lead singer, Khan, sounds great live, rather than disappointing the listener due to lack of studio assistance.
I wouldn't say that "Karma" is a great album, but it certainly proves to be an enjoyable listen if you don't like your rock too raw and thunderous. Very tuneful, melodic music augmented by orchestral arrangements to provide an effective counterpoint to the driving drums and guitars. A well-balanced combination that works well for me.
Both albums have been such that I carry riffs and melodies around in my head long after the CD has stopped spinning. I will certainly be purchasing more - and catching their gig locally in October 2007.
So, yes, I largely second the review by Mr. A Clement. Check out the further reviews of the 2001 pressing for more opinions.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Kamelot are led by Khan, who has the best set of pipes this side of Geoff Tate, and Thomas Youngblood, a competent guitarist, especially as a rhythm player.
This album uses a combination of fast, double-bass led songs, a few mid-paced numbers and a couple of ballads, all well executed, expertly produced, and superbly sung. There's no screaming, the vocals are the calm within the onslaught of speed riffs. In fact, sometimes I wish they'd use a regular beat instead of the double bass + muted tremolo-picked bass string speed approach.
Interestingly they also use a string section and a flautist very effectively, and some of the simple piano lines make a nice addition to the arrangements, especially the title track.
The lead guitar (always important) is quite brief, not virtuoso standard (John Petruci has nothing to worry about) but good enough.
Overall a good buy for fans of fast metal with good vocals.
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I choose the title carefully as, once again, the phrase power *metal* does not really do this type of music justice. Read more
Published on 27 July 2007 by Northern Warrior
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One of the best metal albums of all time.
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Soaring, emotive Power Metal at it's pinacle
That this isn't like their old stuff. But, this shouldn't be slated! This is absolutely awesome! If you like the new wave of Euro/Power Metal, check it out! Read more
Published on 19 April 2002 by mar_duke@hotmail.com
Not like the old-stuff, too much like Dream Theater.
I bought this album on the strenght of some of the older stuff i'd heard. Expecting a band in the Iron Maiden mould, I instead got a Dream Theater exact-soundalike. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2001 by marsh_p@yahoo.com
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