I think Dystopia is one of their best albums yet. I can't stop listening to it.
I think it ranks 3rd in their catalog for me behind Somthing Wicked I and Dark Saga. I think the original Something Wicked will always be my favorite album by Iced Earth.
I think Dystopia is one of their best albums yet. I can't stop listening to it.
I think it ranks 3rd in their catalog for me behind Somthing Wicked I and Dark Saga. I think the original Something Wicked will always be my favorite album by Iced Earth.
That album comes with me wherever I go hahah!!!
i have been listening to it quite a bit now as well. Very good stuff!
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:56 am
I'm really liking this record. Didn't blow me away initially but repeated listens make it one I'm going to like more with time.
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:53 am
Great album indeed. I'm enjoying my copy a lot.
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:18 am
Cannot stop listening to this album and it seems to get better with ever listen. Can't believe iron will was a bonus track, one of the best on the album.
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:44 pm
Wayne wrote:
Cannot stop listening to this album and it seems to get better with ever listen. Can't believe iron will was a bonus track, one of the best on the album.
I agree... That song is def one of the best tracks on the album.
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:38 am
One of the best albums of the year for sure.
I think that, if an official best metal album of the year was to be launched, the contest would be tight between dystopia, time is up and immortal soul
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:47 pm
I came across this:
The official video to Dystopia.
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:47 am
"Boiling Point" kills!!!
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:26 am
I think my interest in Iced Earth has officially been re-kindled. The songs I've heard sound great.
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:31 am
MetalGuy71 wrote:
I think my interest in Iced Earth has officially been re-kindled. The songs I've heard sound great.
I have the same opinion, and I am glad about it.
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:35 am
BTW: what would you comment if I say Stu Block is better a vocalist than Matt Barlow? Does he have a better vocal range than his predecessor?
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:42 am
Block is like a blend of Barlow & Ripper...
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:09 am
I wouldn't have an issue saying Bloch is better than both Barlow and Owens. In fact, I think I said it elsewhere in this thread.
Still my top album for the year. Only Grave Robber and White Wizzard have a chance of getting it off there (I'm still waiting on GR to come in the mail and I special ordered WW from my usual used CD haunt).
BTW: what would you comment if I say Stu Block is better a vocalist than Matt Barlow? Does he have a better vocal range than his predecessor?
I am not sure I would say that but I think Stu benefited from much better music than Barlow or Ripper got in their last efforts...
I think Ripper and Barlow (in his second tenure) were slaves to Schaffer's affinity for "epicness". The music was trying to be bombastic and grandiose as opposed to ripping people's heads off...which is what Dystopia is more geared towards, IMO.
BTW: what would you comment if I say Stu Block is better a vocalist than Matt Barlow? Does he have a better vocal range than his predecessor?
I am not sure I would say that but I think Stu benefited from much better music than Barlow or Ripper got in their last efforts...
I think Ripper and Barlow (in his second tenure) were slaves to Schaffer's affinity for "epicness". The music was trying to be bombastic and grandiose as opposed to ripping people's heads off...which is what Dystopia is more geared towards, IMO.
Again, more of Schaffer ripping off IRON MAIDEN's ideas.
BTW: what would you comment if I say Stu Block is better a vocalist than Matt Barlow? Does he have a better vocal range than his predecessor?
I am not sure I would say that but I think Stu benefited from much better music than Barlow or Ripper got in their last efforts...
I think Ripper and Barlow (in his second tenure) were slaves to Schaffer's affinity for "epicness". The music was trying to be bombastic and grandiose as opposed to ripping people's heads off...which is what Dystopia is more geared towards, IMO.
Again, more of Schaffer ripping off IRON MAIDEN's ideas.
Perhaps...I can see that. I saw it more as him competing with all the "epic" power metal at the time.
BTW: what would you comment if I say Stu Block is better a vocalist than Matt Barlow? Does he have a better vocal range than his predecessor?
I am not sure I would say that but I think Stu benefited from much better music than Barlow or Ripper got in their last efforts...
I think Ripper and Barlow (in his second tenure) were slaves to Schaffer's affinity for "epicness". The music was trying to be bombastic and grandiose as opposed to ripping people's heads off...which is what Dystopia is more geared towards, IMO.
i agree. I think its no surprise Dystopia has been well received once IE stopped going down the Rhapsody lane...
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:46 am
I got DYSTOPIA for Xmas and was finally able to give it the first spin today.
All I can say is "WOOHOO! ICED EARTH IS BACK!"
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:48 am
Fat Freddy wrote:
I got DYSTOPIA for Xmas and was finally able to give it the first spin today.
All I can say is "WOOHOO! ICED EARTH IS BACK!"
yep. It is the comeback disc of the year to me.
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:04 am
I picked up the version with the bonus tracks yesterday but haven't gotten around to giving it a spin yet. Hopefully I'll get to it today;got alot of new discs to go through now.
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Subject: Re: Iced Earth - Dystopia Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:03 am
I got my son the CD/shirt bundle for Christmas...he was stoked. This CD is so good!!
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