- Vinyl (23 Mar 2010)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Jdc
- ASIN: B0047D6BN6
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
To be brutally honest, no-one really expected much of a departure from Inhuman Rampage, which is good... because they're not "really" getting one. Ultra Beatdown clings heavily to the tried and tested formula that brought DragonForce their popularity in the first place. Thank heavens.
To the untrained ear, choosing whether to pick up Ultra Beatdown or Inhuman Rampage makes little if any difference. Though similar as it is, any long-term fan of the band will still be able to tell the albums apart. Not all of Herman and Sam's fantastical guitar effects are recycled (though beware, some are) and ZP shows off new vocal skills on many of the albums tracks. Songs such as 'Heroes Of Our Time' inject new verse/chorus layouts into the mix and 'Heartbreak Armageddon' features an insane keyboard solo that (for once) isn't being totally overpowered by Sam and Herman's wizardry.
'The Last Journey Home' is probably the one track that sets this album apart from the others. It starts off sounding like a new 'Trail Of Broken Hearts' then totally messes with your mind, turning into what can only be described as a bizarre space-age romp through time and the friction of reality. I realize that as a review, the previous paragraph is far too vague to be of any real help, but this song needs to be heard to be believed.
Conclusion: DragonForce sound exactly as they should. Ear-piercing wails, earth-shattering drums and mind-blowing four-minute-plus solos. We wouldn't want them any other way. I don't believe that being similar to past efforts should be a reason to lower the score, if the last album was amazing and this is more of the same, it deserves just as much praise. 5 stars.
To the untrained ear, choosing whether to pick up Ultra Beatdown or Inhuman Rampage makes little if any difference. Though similar as it is, any long-term fan of the band will still be able to tell the albums apart. Not all of Herman and Sam's fantastical guitar effects are recycled (though beware, some are) and ZP shows off new vocal skills on many of the albums tracks. Songs such as 'Heroes Of Our Time' inject new verse/chorus layouts into the mix and 'Heartbreak Armageddon' features an insane keyboard solo that (for once) isn't being totally overpowered by Sam and Herman's wizardry.
'The Last Journey Home' is probably the one track that sets this album apart from the others. It starts off sounding like a new 'Trail Of Broken Hearts' then totally messes with your mind, turning into what can only be described as a bizarre space-age romp through time and the friction of reality. I realize that as a review, the previous paragraph is far too vague to be of any real help, but this song needs to be heard to be believed.
Conclusion: DragonForce sound exactly as they should. Ear-piercing wails, earth-shattering drums and mind-blowing four-minute-plus solos. We wouldn't want them any other way. I don't believe that being similar to past efforts should be a reason to lower the score, if the last album was amazing and this is more of the same, it deserves just as much praise. 5 stars.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ultra Beatdown is an excellent album. It continues the successful style that Dragonforce is known for and makes it even better. Everything a Dragonforce fan could want is right here as usual, from ZP's unique vocals, Herman and Sam's insane guitar solos, Vadim's fast keyboard routines, Dave's ultra beatdown drumming (Sorry I couldn't resist) and Frederic's amazing bass rhythms.
And thats not all, the special edition here has 2 extra songs. A brand new song (Scars of Yesterday) and a song from Dragonforce's side project Shadow Warriors (Strike of The Ninja).
I can't give this album enough credit, its simply incredible. Dragonforce have made a success from their fast style and it continues in this album and puts even more emphasis on the style they play.
I seriously recommend this album for anyone, old fans and new fans alike. Plus its safe for kids, no swearing in this album.
And thats not all, the special edition here has 2 extra songs. A brand new song (Scars of Yesterday) and a song from Dragonforce's side project Shadow Warriors (Strike of The Ninja).
I can't give this album enough credit, its simply incredible. Dragonforce have made a success from their fast style and it continues in this album and puts even more emphasis on the style they play.
I seriously recommend this album for anyone, old fans and new fans alike. Plus its safe for kids, no swearing in this album.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album sees the guys continuing to do what they do best - make power laden records with guitars played at break neck speeds. The songs are rousing and show power metal at it's most brutal. My favourite songs are Heroes of our Time and Heartbreak Armageddon - both dancefloor fillers and I just know they're gonna be killer live! Miss this album at your own peril.
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dragonforce cd
CD was great, good listening and sing along songs. Great fantasy lyrics which gets you out of yourself when listening to it.
Published 1 month ago by ash
Dragonforce - Ultrabeatdown
for people which are listening to MELODIC SPEED METAL
this cd is very good suggestion for
this cd is very good suggestion for
Published 19 months ago by Joerg - Rainer Berger
A very good listen
A very good listen, but perhaps not quite as good as inhuman rampage.
Musically very tight, with obvious skill to play that fast, but there is nothing special here that... Read more
Musically very tight, with obvious skill to play that fast, but there is nothing special here that... Read more
Published 23 months ago by ColinD
The best got better!
Upon listening to this CD for the first time, my initial impression was not all good. I felt the intro's and endings were a bit bizarre, as if some errors of judgement had been... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by Cliff White
Dragonforce Ultra Beatdown, amazing but not as great as inhuman...
The cd Ultra Beatdown is an amazing cd by Dragonforce, however I believe that it cant beat Inhuman Rampage, but I think Dragonforce is some great metal, really gets you going. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2009 by Mr. G. Morris
Hey fellow Dragonforce fans
Hey all you viva dragonforcers! Your all correct, they do rock!! I was just woundering where can i download this album thats safe and free?
Published on 23 Jun 2009 by Mr. R. D. Thomas
An amazing evolution
No one thought Dragonforce could top Inhuman Rampage (although when I spoke to the band they said that they thought Sonic Firestorm was better). Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2009 by megadieftw
It just gets better
When I first listened to this album, I thought it was very good. The cheese factor has been lessened slightly (just slightly), but all the best things about Dragonforce are still... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2009 by Mr. J. Forbes
Ridiculous but I love it
Saw these guys live in October, and I was hugely impressed. They played the London Astoria like it was Wembley Stadium, with huge great ramps and cameras doing close-ups on the... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2008 by Turk Thrust
Incredible!
Well, there's one thing that you can never fault with DragonForce - they are one of the, if not the most, reliably consistent bands around today. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2008 by Starom
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