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- Original Release Date: 9 Sep 2008
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| Play | 1. In sacred flames | 1:28 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 2. Behold the wicked child | 5:37 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 3. Minions of the watch | 2:06 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 4. The revealing | 2:40 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 5. A gift or a curse? | 5:34 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 6. Crown of the fallen | 2:48 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 7. The dimension Gauntlet | 3:12 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 8. I walk alone | 4:00 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 9. Harbinger of fate | 4:42 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 10. Crucify the king | 5:36 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 11. Sacrificial Kingdoms | 3:57 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 12. Something wicked (Part 3) | 4:31 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 13. Divide devour | 3:15 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 14. Come what may | 7:23 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 15. Epilogue | 2:20 | £0.69 |
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As you can see from other reviews, this band has some committed fans, and as is the way of these things, they will have their favourite musician/vocalist which tempers their enjoyment or otherwise of an album. And for me, an uncommitted listener to this album, this can be more curse then blessing.
When fans invest so much in a band that they quibble about such things, or sare I say it provide track by track reviews, their love shines through, but is it at the expense of objectivity?
In this case, probably not because I agree with most of what has been said before but if I could just offer a few words from an unjaundiced viewpoint, no (war)axes to grind as it were.
Firstly the lyrics. They would make a great science fiction story for sure, buton many occasions here are just clumsy and forced.
The music is relentless, powerful, well played and sung, but by the end of the first listen totally unmemorable. Two or three listens later however, and patterns begin to emerge and the album begins to take shape.
And therein lies the problem, that as in so many cases this album will be welcomed by current fans but unlikely to bring in new ones. This may be enough for now but the band have to move on from this.
Still worth 4 stars though as for all these quibbles I enjoyed it. Definitely a grower.
When fans invest so much in a band that they quibble about such things, or sare I say it provide track by track reviews, their love shines through, but is it at the expense of objectivity?
In this case, probably not because I agree with most of what has been said before but if I could just offer a few words from an unjaundiced viewpoint, no (war)axes to grind as it were.
Firstly the lyrics. They would make a great science fiction story for sure, buton many occasions here are just clumsy and forced.
The music is relentless, powerful, well played and sung, but by the end of the first listen totally unmemorable. Two or three listens later however, and patterns begin to emerge and the album begins to take shape.
And therein lies the problem, that as in so many cases this album will be welcomed by current fans but unlikely to bring in new ones. This may be enough for now but the band have to move on from this.
Still worth 4 stars though as for all these quibbles I enjoyed it. Definitely a grower.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
With Iced Earth's ninth studio album 'Crucible of Man: Something Wicked Part 2', they have brought so much scale that it is difficult to take it all in on the first listen, after multiple listens, the magnitude and depth become apparant.
This is an album crafted to tell not just a story but a saga and to embrace the listener.
Opening with the soaring operatic intro 'In Sacred Flames', bringing to mind the work by composer Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy), the album then unleashes into their most strongest collection of songs since their 1998 breakthrough record 'Something Wicked This Way Comes'.
As the title implies, 'Crucilbe...' is part two of a two part story arc written by band founder and visionary Jon Schaffer.
After four years, longtime vocalist Matt Barlow returns to the fold, whos souring vocals and spine tingling high notes fit all the right places, perfectly accompanying the music within.
'Crucible...' isn't just a heavy metal record, its a musical experience of solid musicianship, well constructured songs, catchy hooks and some brilliant guitarwork. Iced Earth's comitted following will lap this up for sure, non-comitted listeners can also find something to like here, it's memorable and mejestic, I can only wonder how they will ever beat it.
This is an album crafted to tell not just a story but a saga and to embrace the listener.
Opening with the soaring operatic intro 'In Sacred Flames', bringing to mind the work by composer Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy), the album then unleashes into their most strongest collection of songs since their 1998 breakthrough record 'Something Wicked This Way Comes'.
As the title implies, 'Crucilbe...' is part two of a two part story arc written by band founder and visionary Jon Schaffer.
After four years, longtime vocalist Matt Barlow returns to the fold, whos souring vocals and spine tingling high notes fit all the right places, perfectly accompanying the music within.
'Crucible...' isn't just a heavy metal record, its a musical experience of solid musicianship, well constructured songs, catchy hooks and some brilliant guitarwork. Iced Earth's comitted following will lap this up for sure, non-comitted listeners can also find something to like here, it's memorable and mejestic, I can only wonder how they will ever beat it.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The burning question is, quite obviously, whether "The Crucible of Man", with Iced Earth's most loved vocalist Matt Barlow, beats the previous offering from the band, "Framing Armageddon" with Tim "Ripper" Owens. The answer is, perhaps obviously, too: It depends. If you're one of those fans who couldn't stand the voice of Owens but liked the music on "Framing Armageddon", you'll adore "The Crucible of Man", which is mostly similar to its predecessor, but with some catchier tunes ("Divide and Devour" is a bona fide killer!), and Barlow's voice fits the material just perfectly. If, however, you didn't mind Owens singing on "FA" (he's a talented vocalist, no doubt about that), but you found the music a bit "watered down" in comparison with Iced Earth's earlier albums, you'll probably like "TCOM" only a bit more - it's tighter and more melodic, sure, but it definitely isn't as crazy and fast as some of the band's classics.
Still, though - "The Crucible of Man" is a very good album and certainly an improvement over "Framing Armageddon". Listen to such tracks as "Behold the Wicked Child", "A Gift or a Curse", "Harbinger of Fate" or the already mentioned "Divide and Devour", and you'll realize Iced Earth can still do their job.
Still, though - "The Crucible of Man" is a very good album and certainly an improvement over "Framing Armageddon". Listen to such tracks as "Behold the Wicked Child", "A Gift or a Curse", "Harbinger of Fate" or the already mentioned "Divide and Devour", and you'll realize Iced Earth can still do their job.
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Weak concept conclusion. Good but not mindblowing music.
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Published on 15 Nov 2008 by Guitar Fan
What an improvement!
After noticing this new album was released i was hesitant at first to buy it. The previous album IMO was a bit of a dissapointment. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2008 by Sam Rawlings
Jon Schaffer is just so unstoppable in his brilliance.
This cd was no disapointment as i knew it wasnt going to be.
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Published on 30 Sep 2008 by chiron
Good but maybe not Great
For me, this album had a lot to live up to. Framing Armegeddon was a fantastic album and this first Iced Earth album I listened to after seeing them support Heaven & Hell last... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2008 by G. Lewis
Left me breathless
I love this album. I do.
Musically it is very similar to 'Framing Armageddon'. You have the fast songs, you have the mid-tempo songs and you have the melodic parts. Read more
Musically it is very similar to 'Framing Armageddon'. You have the fast songs, you have the mid-tempo songs and you have the melodic parts. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2008 by D. S. Sears
Impeccable
Well, well, well. What a difference a vocalist makes! Let's be honest now, Framing Armageddon was a poor effort (understatement! Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2008 by Mr. M. R. Dewett
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