Epica - Consign To Oblivion (#2845)

Clint-metalcdratings · **Posted:** Thu Jul 21, 2005 5:19 pm

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I've only listened to this one twice so far, but I don't think it's as good as the debut. Something just seems to be lacking. Maybe it needs more listens.

I agree, and I think I know what's lacking (at least in my mind). I have written a review, it will be posted on the Metal CD Ratings site July 29th. :wink:

I haven't read the review on this site, but I can tell you the score/rating will be different. :?

Anonymous · **Posted:** Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:53 am

Clint, I really hope youre not going to rate this Epica disc low, because it is great! I generally like your reviews so I'm actually interested in what you think. As long as it gets 90%!! :wink:

Clint-metalcdratings · **Posted:** Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:16 pm

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Clint, I really hope youre not going to rate this Epica disc low, because it is great! I generally like your reviews so I'm actually interested in what you think. As long as it gets 90%!!

First off, I'm glad you like my reviews.

Thank you for your support of myself and the Metal CD Ratings site... much appreciated!

The CD will not get a "low" rating, though not as high as other CDs in this style. Remember, I'm VERY into female vocal music, so I have a large collection of bands in this style, and I feel the new Epica is missing something.
You'll enjoy the review I'm sure... some band comparisons, etc. --- even if you aren't happy with the rating. :wink:

I'll also be publishing a review for a new band Osiris that blends gothic metal and power metal, but it's just an EP they've released.

Check it out, will be July 29th for sure.

P.S. Just had an update, new band Burning in Hell, and others... :wink:

Clint-metalcdratings · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:25 am

Quick update...

For those interested in a second opinion, I just published my Epica review on the Metal CD Ratings site! :wink:

I also just read Ian's review on this site (nice job! :wink:

). He did a great job on describing the music, but in the end, we had different thoughts on the quality of the CD.

Bluedrein · **Posted:** Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:04 pm

MY favourite band! I prefer the phantom agony, but this one rovks!

Trooper Of Steel · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2006 6:31 am

I have heard of Epica, but never got around to hearing The Phantom Agony. As i am trying to list my best of for 2005, i downloaded Consign To Oblivion as i thought i may have it in the list.
So this is my first time hearing them, i'm only halfway through, but i can tell you that i am already blown away. This album, even half way through, is fantastic! I dont know if TPA is better, or different in some way, but what i am hearing with this album is pure gold. Exactly how i like my symphonic gothic/power metal. I want more, damn it!

Beowulf · **Joined:** Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:11 pm **Posts:** 68

Epica = not gothic metal.
They're more plain symphonic metal with power and gothic influences.
Definately not gothic though.

leee · **Posted:** Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:57 pm

Beowulf wrote:

Epica = not gothic metal.
They're more plain symphonic metal with power and gothic influences.
Definately not gothic though.

Finally. Somebody but me gets it. This is exactly what I keep saying, this is NOT gothic metal per se, and whatever it is, is not done well either.....

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