(Sorry, couldn't think of a better title)
As you’re probably unfamiliar with the band Dragonforce, here’s a little overview.
They’re much like an 80’s heavy metal band, with ridiculously long songs, insane guitar solos, and a premise of battling evil with their songs being like the chapters in a book, known as the album.
So, yes, it’s been a while since I’ve done a music review, hasn’t it? I couldn’t find anything I wanted to review. The only full album I’ve reviewed is Minutes to Midnight, by Linkin Park. Now, I’ve FINALLY found something else new, something else I’ve never heard before. And what is it? Why, Inhuman Rampage, by Dragonforce, of course! I had gotten interested after hearing Through the Fire and Flames on Guitar Hero 3, and my father, who already liked them, got me their album, Inhuman Rampage. Somehow, my dad knows that they’re not that popular yet, and since I don’t get very many hits and visitors on my site, I don’t know just how many people I’m going to influence to buy it. Still, I’ll do what I can…
So, there are several things to go over. First of all, I don’t usually listen to 80’s metal bands. It’s not because I don’t like them; it’s because I’m unfamiliar with them…and usually uninterested. Metallica, Bon Jovi, Warrant, and Poison are a few exceptions, but I don’t know if I have listened to many “Dragonforce-ish” songs, yet still, all of the songs on Inhuman Rampage remind me of SOMETHING I’ve heard. And knowing how popular that stuff used to be, I probably did hear something like that.
Still, I’m not exactly used to several aspects of the album. These aspects are things that a modern band would probably receive criticism for, but these guys are drawing inspiration from 80’s metal bands, so what can you do? First of all, the album has a fairly sparse amount of tracks for a 2006 rock album (as the album was released in 2006); it’s only got eight. These tracks, which each tell a different portion of their tale of conquering evil, are:
Through the Fire and Flames
Revolution Deathsquad
Storming the Burning the Fields
Operation Ground and Pound
Body Breakdown
Cry For Eternity
The Flame of Youth
Trail of Broken Hearts
However, these tracks are REALLY long, so the album will still last you about an hour. But all of the songs, with the exception of the final song, Trail of Broken Hearts, also sound pretty much the same. All of them are just as guitar-driven as the last, and many have a “Whoaaa-ohhh-ohhh” chorus in the middle of the song similar to the first Through the Fire and Flames, and both make it seem as though they did that to ensure that all of the songs are equally awesome. And I swear that some of the lyrics in Operation Ground and Pound (I think that’s the one) sound just like those of Through the Fire and Flames. In fact, the only truly outstanding songs on the album are Through the Fire and Flames, the opening song and one that appeared on Guitar Hero 3 (and several others should, as well), and Trail of Broken Hearts, with its triumphant tune and lyrics signifying that they have successfully conquered the evil. Still, while those are the only particularly awesome songs, the others are great as well. The whole sounding-the-same thing is probably just another part of their 80’s metal influence.
So, in general, you should buy Inhuman Rampage, especially if you’re a fan of 80’s heavy metal. If you’re unfamiliar with it, I still recommend you buy this album, cause it just might get you into it! So, goodbye, everyone!
Best Songs:
Through the Fire and Flames
Trail of Broken Hearts
Good Songs:
Revolution Deathsquad
Storming the Burning Fields
Operation Ground and Pound
Body Breakdown
Cry For Eternity
The Flame of Youth
Musical Word: Bravo! You know it’s true; 80’s metal is still good!
As you’re probably unfamiliar with the band Dragonforce, here’s a little overview.
They’re much like an 80’s heavy metal band, with ridiculously long songs, insane guitar solos, and a premise of battling evil with their songs being like the chapters in a book, known as the album.
So, yes, it’s been a while since I’ve done a music review, hasn’t it? I couldn’t find anything I wanted to review. The only full album I’ve reviewed is Minutes to Midnight, by Linkin Park. Now, I’ve FINALLY found something else new, something else I’ve never heard before. And what is it? Why, Inhuman Rampage, by Dragonforce, of course! I had gotten interested after hearing Through the Fire and Flames on Guitar Hero 3, and my father, who already liked them, got me their album, Inhuman Rampage. Somehow, my dad knows that they’re not that popular yet, and since I don’t get very many hits and visitors on my site, I don’t know just how many people I’m going to influence to buy it. Still, I’ll do what I can…
So, there are several things to go over. First of all, I don’t usually listen to 80’s metal bands. It’s not because I don’t like them; it’s because I’m unfamiliar with them…and usually uninterested. Metallica, Bon Jovi, Warrant, and Poison are a few exceptions, but I don’t know if I have listened to many “Dragonforce-ish” songs, yet still, all of the songs on Inhuman Rampage remind me of SOMETHING I’ve heard. And knowing how popular that stuff used to be, I probably did hear something like that.
Still, I’m not exactly used to several aspects of the album. These aspects are things that a modern band would probably receive criticism for, but these guys are drawing inspiration from 80’s metal bands, so what can you do? First of all, the album has a fairly sparse amount of tracks for a 2006 rock album (as the album was released in 2006); it’s only got eight. These tracks, which each tell a different portion of their tale of conquering evil, are:
Through the Fire and Flames
Revolution Deathsquad
Storming the Burning the Fields
Operation Ground and Pound
Body Breakdown
Cry For Eternity
The Flame of Youth
Trail of Broken Hearts
However, these tracks are REALLY long, so the album will still last you about an hour. But all of the songs, with the exception of the final song, Trail of Broken Hearts, also sound pretty much the same. All of them are just as guitar-driven as the last, and many have a “Whoaaa-ohhh-ohhh” chorus in the middle of the song similar to the first Through the Fire and Flames, and both make it seem as though they did that to ensure that all of the songs are equally awesome. And I swear that some of the lyrics in Operation Ground and Pound (I think that’s the one) sound just like those of Through the Fire and Flames. In fact, the only truly outstanding songs on the album are Through the Fire and Flames, the opening song and one that appeared on Guitar Hero 3 (and several others should, as well), and Trail of Broken Hearts, with its triumphant tune and lyrics signifying that they have successfully conquered the evil. Still, while those are the only particularly awesome songs, the others are great as well. The whole sounding-the-same thing is probably just another part of their 80’s metal influence.
So, in general, you should buy Inhuman Rampage, especially if you’re a fan of 80’s heavy metal. If you’re unfamiliar with it, I still recommend you buy this album, cause it just might get you into it! So, goodbye, everyone!
Best Songs:
Through the Fire and Flames
Trail of Broken Hearts
Good Songs:
Revolution Deathsquad
Storming the Burning Fields
Operation Ground and Pound
Body Breakdown
Cry For Eternity
The Flame of Youth
Musical Word: Bravo! You know it’s true; 80’s metal is still good!
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