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 Post subject: 'Anubis Gate - Anubis Gate (#7333)'
PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:39 pm 
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Anubis Gate - Anubis Gate
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Quoted: 78 / 100


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The Annoying Frenchman
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Their previous album was so good I'm sure I'm going to be disappointed with this one.
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The Annoying Frenchman wrote:
Their previous album was so good I'm sure I'm going to be disappointed with this one.


Agreed. Sounds like Hansen's vocals are truly missed here. Such a shame. Thanks for the review.
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Oh no... I know 78 is a good score here but, I was expecting more. I'm still hearing it though. I'm sure I'll find something to like in the album.
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you guys who are fans should all experience it and share back with me - again, I was/am not a fan, but may find more to like. To me it was respectable, but I did not fall in love with it
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I love The Flower Kings! And I love Anubis Gate too. I can't wait to hear this one. I'll share my thoughts when I've had a chance to listen to it.
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Alex@MetalReviews.com wrote:
you guys who are fans should all experience it and share back with me - again, I was/am not a fan, but may find more to like. To me it was respectable, but I did not fall in love with it


I'm listening to it now, and yeah, I'd prefer Hansen was still doing the vocals...but damn, I think these guys are extremely talented. The long instrumental sections in "World in a Dome" are serpentine and brilliant, and "Circumstanced" looks to be close to matching the mammoth "Pyramids" from their last album. And a number of the smaller tracks already appear fresh and varied...isn't "Desiderio Ominbus" about as heavy as this type of metal gets?
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emperorblackdoom wrote:
Alex@MetalReviews.com wrote:
you guys who are fans should all experience it and share back with me - again, I was/am not a fan, but may find more to like. To me it was respectable, but I did not fall in love with it


I'm listening to it now, and yeah, I'd prefer Hansen was still doing the vocals...but damn, I think these guys are extremely talented. The long instrumental sections in "World in a Dome" are serpentine and brilliant, and "Circumstanced" looks to be close to matching the mammoth "Pyramids" from their last album. And a number of the smaller tracks already appear fresh and varied...isn't "Desiderio Ominbus" about as heavy as this type of metal gets?


World in a Dome and Circumstanced are my favorites too. Most songs in this album are quite ethereal and atmospheric, and I'm liking it more on every listen. The music is very layered, so full attention is required to discover the greatness of Anubis Gate. So far, my quote would be around 83-86. Outstanding album that continues to elevate the name of Anubis Gate in the Power Prog movement.

I would like to add Hold Back Tomorrow and The Reformation Show as killer songs too.
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Heard it, but needs more time to get there, I think. No idea where I'd score it right now...
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I'd score it around 80 but, me too need more time to fully digest it.
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This is the first album ive listened to by them and i must say its pretty good and considering that there's better albums they have made then this. I have a feeling im going to fall in love with this band haha.
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More opinions on this beast now that many months have gone by?

I just love these guys, and feel pretty silly to be such a fanboy for a change. Man, if Hansen had been doing the vocals I would have completely embarrassed myself.
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The break of World in a Dome is godlike. I have to admit it's the track I listen to the most.
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