The Sword - Warp Riders

Metal graduate Number of posts : 270 Age : 55

Picked this up Saturday and man does it smoke! A great riff-fest that just hammers down all the way through the album. I love the whole retro-tinged sound they have and the artwork definitely gives the album a 70's sci-fi vibe. The cover reminds me of an OMNI magazine cover or one of Asimov's magazine covers. A great album that will definitely be in heavy rotation in my iPod.

Zooey Addict Number of posts : 17074 Age : 45

The best of the three IMO. Got it last week and listened to it this weekend. What makes it better than the last one is the fact that the vocals are audible and not as muddied.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1862 Age : 50

I still need to get this.

Metal graduate Number of posts : 270 Age : 55

DallasBlack you are spot on about the vocals. I noticed that too! That was one of my beefs about Gods Of The Earth. Which is a great album.

Zooey Addict Number of posts : 17074 Age : 45

Joe wrote:: I still need to get this.

If you like the other two, this will be worth the money.

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Easily their best release yet. They finally captured their live energy in the studio, a great sounding album! Not only are the vocals louder in the mix, but they are greatly improved, he finally sounds confident in his voice.

The coolest aspect to this album is the addition of some Texas boogie into the mix with their NWOBHM influences.

Also, "Night City" makes me think of Thin Lizzy and that's a HUGE compliment. That tune is so catchy, they must release it as a single.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 55

This is a GREAT album!!!!!!

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12815 Age : 49

Fantastic album. I definitely dig the new 70s sounds in the mix. At times, it's straight up 70s rock, just way heavy. Not going to pick a favorite because they all kick ass.

Subject: Re: The Sword - Warp Riders Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:06 am

Great album,I've been spinning it pretty regular since getting it.I think its definetely the best they've done yet.Vocals are much improved on this one.

Master Of The Crotch Grab Number of posts : 6841 Age : 50

Excellent album! My favorite of theirs!

Baron Von 40oz. Number of posts : 4386 Age : 34

I haven't got that far into their discography, as Age of Winters frequents my listening all the time!

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3830 Age : 44

Really need to get this album. Fantastic band.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1636 Age : 37

I play all 3 on a loop at work at least 3 times a week. I LOVE The Sword, easily one of my fav bands.

Metal Conspiracist Number of posts : 410 Age : 53

Gods of the Earth was a great album. Warp Riders sucks I'm sorry to say.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

I think Warp Riders is a great album. Running neck-and-neck with Accept's Blood of the Nations for the number 1 spot in my best of 2010 list.

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Got it this weekend. Plan to rock it today! The Sword - Warp Riders 604261

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Metal student Number of posts : 141 Age : 55

I'm interested. I don't know if I'll pick it up or not. List of stuff to buy is just too long.

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