what one album from 2009?

What one album from 2009 has really surprised you? You didn't like it much at first, but now you just discover it months later.

I hope everyone takes out their albums from 2009 and gives them all fresh spins. Sometimes you can find that you've really overlooked something. Maybe even under-estimated it.

What one album from 2009 do you really love now, but didn't much care for it at the time you got it?

Anything?

For me, it's easily gotta be Hammerfall's "No Sacrifice, No Victory".

I'm not sure what happened.

I heard it once - and it just didn't really click with me.

So I just shelved it.

Anyway - the other day I pulled it out of the CD chambers and gave it a fresh spin. WHOAH! Here I thought this was Hammerfall's worst album - and was totally disappointed in it. I'm not sure why. Weird how this happens.

I'd actually say this new Hammerfall is their 3rd best (right after "Crimson Thunder" and "Renegade").


How about you?

Saint Hell blade was a similar experience for me. All the hype about it made me have too hih expectations, so initial spins were a let down for me. But it didn't take me several months to start appreciating it. Now I love the disc.

I'll have to pick up that new Saint.

Hardcore Superstar - Beg for it. I had heard the myspace songs when it first came out and didnt think much of it but after getting it I really like this cd.

Metallic Blaze wrote:

What one album from 2009 has really surprised you? You didn't like it much at first, but now you just discover it months later.

I hope everyone takes out their albums from 2009 and gives them all fresh spins. Sometimes you can find that you've really overlooked something. Maybe even under-estimated it.

What one album from 2009 do you really love now, but didn't much care for it at the time you got it?

Anything?

For me, it's easily gotta be Hammerfall's "No Sacrifice, No Victory".

I'm not sure what happened.

I heard it once - and it just didn't really click with me.

So I just shelved it.

Anyway - the other day I pulled it out of the CD chambers and gave it a fresh spin. WHOAH! Here I thought this was Hammerfall's worst album - and was totally disappointed in it. I'm not sure why. Weird how this happens.

I'd actually say this new Hammerfall is their 3rd best (right after "Crimson Thunder" and "Renegade").


How about you?

Agreed! NSNV is a good album to me now, but at first I loathed it! Now I can say I dig it! 8.5/10

exact33 wrote:

Hardcore Superstar - Beg for it. I had heard the myspace songs when it first came out and didnt think much of it but after getting it I really like this cd.

BFI 9/10

kmorg wrote:

Saint Hell blade was a similar experience for me. All the hype about it made me have too hih expectations, so initial spins were a let down for me. But it didn't take me several months to start appreciating it. Now I love the disc.

The Saint disc hasn't aged well imo. I used to spin it all the time when I got it, but now it kinda bores me.

Hard to say really, although the new Candlemass has grown on me. I still don't like it as much as King of the Grey Islands though.

I'm still waiting for Megadeth's Endgame to kick in.

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Saint Hell blade was a similar experience for me. All the hype about it made me have too hih expectations, so initial spins were a let down for me. But it didn't take me several months to start appreciating it. Now I love the disc.

That's mine. Had the same exact experience.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

I'm still waiting for Megadeth's Endgame to kick in.

This album didn't give me what i was expecting. And i've been listening to it on a regular basis.

And there's also Saxon's into the labyrinth. I couldn't digest this album as fast as i did with saxon's previous releases. Now, ILB is one of my all time favorites.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

I'm still waiting for Megadeth's Endgame to kick in.

It only surprised me because I was expecting it to be good.

I don't buy albums unless I know i'll like them.

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It only surprised me because I was expecting it to be good.

I know what you mean, it's greatness surprised me too.

Without a doubt it would have to be Katatonia "Night Is The New Day". First two spins, I was just about calling it a disappointment of the year, but by the 3rd time through it was all coming together to the point that it was one of the best for the year. It was a bit of a departure for them in that they went for more of an Opeth/Porcupine Tree sound than any previous release from them. I now consider it their best ever.

Devin Townsend's "Addiction" also made a good 360 with me. I still think the first 3 songs are ga-hey, but after that, it's just some good, catchy poppy metal.

I hated Brian HEAD Welch - Save Me From Myself....however I gave it a spin the other day and was suprised, I liked it.

Dagon - Terraphobic

Thought it was alright first listen but not something I would return to. Gave it another listen, and while it didn't blow me away, I liked it much better with subsequent spins. Enough so that I decided to keep it.

Praying Mantis- Sanctuary

I thought it was bland at first, because none of the songs jumped out at me. After awhile though I realized this was because the songs are all good. A highly accomplished melodic rock album from start to finish.

SAHB Healer wrote:

Praying Mantis- Sanctuary

I thought it was bland at first, because none of the songs jumped out at me. After awhile though I realized this was because the songs are all good. A highly accomplished melodic rock album from start to finish.

That's one fine album right there. Made my top 20 from last year.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

I'm still waiting for Megadeth's Endgame to kick in.

that one came easily, but i said the same about United Abominations. not bad, just couldn't get it to sink in for quite awhile.

mine was ironbound leaking at thxgiving. took 4 listens before i thought it had some promise.

Endgame

7thSaviour wrote:

Metallic Blaze wrote:

What one album from 2009 has really surprised you? You didn't like it much at first, but now you just discover it months later.

I hope everyone takes out their albums from 2009 and gives them all fresh spins. Sometimes you can find that you've really overlooked something. Maybe even under-estimated it.

What one album from 2009 do you really love now, but didn't much care for it at the time you got it?

Anything?

For me, it's easily gotta be Hammerfall's "No Sacrifice, No Victory".

I'm not sure what happened.

I heard it once - and it just didn't really click with me.

So I just shelved it.

Anyway - the other day I pulled it out of the CD chambers and gave it a fresh spin. WHOAH! Here I thought this was Hammerfall's worst album - and was totally disappointed in it. I'm not sure why. Weird how this happens.

I'd actually say this new Hammerfall is their 3rd best (right after "Crimson Thunder" and "Renegade").


How about you?

Agreed! NSNV is a good album to me now, but at first I loathed it! Now I can say I dig it! 8.5/10

Cool! Same experience dude!!

Metallic Blaze wrote:

What one album from 2009 do you really love now, but didn't much care for it at the time you got it?

Les Claypool-Of Fungi And Foe

At first I thought it was boring as all hell. It sounded like jazz made for fat people. I won't say what changed my opinion, but then I realized that it was better to be listened to as background music to stuff. Horror movies, orgies, sewing circles, poetry slams, anything. It fits every mood possible if you've got an imagination.

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Praying Mantis- Sanctuary

Holy cow! I'd never heard Praying Mantis before. Been checking this one out. It's very, very good!

Praying Mantis is good stuff! I need to track down their albums soon!

Praying Mantis are awesome. Their first LP is one of my alltime faves.