Avantasia - The Scarecrow

Phoenix Reign Drummer wrote:

The new album is awesome. I actually think it blows away the other ones esecially part 2. I cant think of the girls name right now but she sings one of the slower songs, she sounds almost exactly like Celine Dion but in a cool metal way.

Amanda Somerville. She first appeared on the Aina album a few years ago. She's got a great voice, and she's a cutie.

Yep thats her BOING... OPPS I meant BINGO!!!

Amanda Somerville always weirded me out slightly on that making of Aina DVD. When she details of how she came up with the plot, her rambling about hallucinations was strange. Fairly interesting though!

Anyway, I still need to pick this album yet. I've heard only good things about it, so I'll look in to it as soon as possible.

Jeepers that's a hottie. And can sing, too! Genetic lottery!!

I don't know how to stop playing it. I'm about to play it for the third time and will still have it as part of my playlist tonight. I can't remember the last time I've listened to one CD over an over again like this (probably Nightfall In Middle Earth-which was almost nine years ago). If I don't watch it, I might burn myself out on it-though not for long (this goes in my list of favorite albums ever).

It's so funny. Here most people seem to love this album On metalreviews.com, most people say it's a steaming pile of poop.

OK, I'll listen to this tomorrow. Can't wait to see if I fall on the "best of the year" or the "steaming pile" side of the fence.

I'm with DallasBlack. I'm purposly keeping it out of my player so I can give others a turn. It's great. If only Jorn would do this kind of material more!! To me Masterplan is still his best work (Allen/Lande close) because I think his vocals are best when he's growling or edgy a little.

I sound like a broken record, but I can't get over how good this is.

I've loved the first two but neither kept me coming back for more like this one.

The tunes and the writing is great but it's the vocals that are making this one.

Everyone is spot-on.

It's early but if an album beats this one my jaw will snap off because The Scarecrow has it dropping...

scottmitchell74 wrote:

I sound like a broken record, but I can't get over how good this is.

I've loved the first two but neither kept me coming back for more like this one.

The tunes and the writing is great but it's the vocals that are making this one.

Everyone is spot-on.

It's early but if an album beats this one my jaw will snap off because The Scarecrow has it dropping...

Here, here!!!!

This is going to be on my next order.

Once again I'm in the minority. This disc just isn't memorable enough. I like Carry Me Over and the Alice Cooper track plus the title track has it's moments but overall, the melodies just don't stay with me.

Eyesore wrote:

And yes, "The Scarecrow" is a brilliant tune. One the best songs I've ever heard, I think. Not kidding, either.

Couldn't of said it better myself. I just got the cd and when i heard this song i was blown away and got goosebumps..

MetalRob331 wrote:

Eyesore wrote:

And yes, "The Scarecrow" is a brilliant tune. One the best songs I've ever heard, I think. Not kidding, either.

Couldn't of said it better myself. I just got the cd and when i heard this song i was blown away and got goosebumps..

Definatly a great tune. I happen to love the beautiful What Kind Of Love and Another Angel Down more though.

I think the whole cd is brilliant. Amanda's voice is soooo good on this album as well. For some reason i wish Jorn was present in all the songs lol but thats just being greedy...

MetalRob331 wrote:

I think the whole cd is brilliant. Amanda's voice is soooo good on this album as well. For some reason i wish Jorn was present in all the songs lol but thats just being greedy...

Right, right, ...and right (on whishing Jorn was present on all songs).

Haha, funny that this thread has popped up, I've just put an order in for this album.

Tobias is also now working on the next Edguy album. Everyone is whining, saying they hope it's not like Rocket Ride. I hope it is like Rocket Ride. I love that album—except for "Trinidad," which is the worst song Tobias has ever written.

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DallasBlack wrote:

Tobias is the man, thats all I can say.

Tobias of blue man group fame,

...and it only took 2 months for someone to appreciate my joke.

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except for "Trinidad," which is the worst song Tobias has ever written.

You nancy!

I'd sell this CD for $8 if anyone wants it. It'll never see my CD player again.

scottmitchell74 wrote:

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except for "Trinidad," which is the worst song Tobias has ever written.

You nancy!

You like that song? Man, that song literally angers me. I frickin' hate it! Haha.

I know. We had this discussion a while back. For the exact reasons you hate it, it's one of my favorite songs. Not just Edguy, but anyone!