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« on: August 30, 2008, 03:23:10 pm »
Bought it last night, and it's ... more of the same (surprise!). Not a bad thing, though. There are a few points when the band attempts some variation on the 1,000 MPH template, but soon the boys accelerate to 1,001 MPH.  :D

Dragonforce is what it is, and for what it is, I dig it.

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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2008, 08:52:53 pm »
Honestly, I've never been a huge fan of Dragonforce, but I can understand why they're so popular with the new generation of young metalheads.
There's no accounting for taste, but listening to a non-stop shred fest gets tiring rather quickly, impressive at first but will probably not stand the test of time...

I'll take GAMMA RAY or HELLOWEEN over these guys any day of the week!  devilbang
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2008, 09:30:52 am »
Dragonforce is total cheese. But I like 'em.

Helloween and Gamma Ray are classic bands. Awesome.
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« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2008, 01:35:04 am »
Not there best album but no worse than any of the others if that makes sense  shred
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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2008, 04:58:48 pm »
Bought it yesterday, but still haven't cracked it open.
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2008, 07:53:32 am »
I almost bought it this past Sunday,,,,,alas, I set it down,,,,,I'll wait for it to be in the used CD bins,,,,,
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« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2008, 10:19:01 am »
After another spin, the question is, how long can the band carry on with this schtick? As much as I find the music fast, fun and proficient, I admit it is all very same-y, and it's hard to imagine Dragonforce existing in 10 years if the members continue to write and record so one-dimensionally.
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« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2008, 11:22:55 am »
Quote from: The True Fortress on September 02, 2008, 10:19:01 am
After another spin, the question is, how long can the band carry on with this schtick? As much as I find the music fast, fun and proficient, I admit it is all very same-y, and it's hard to imagine Dragonforce existing in 10 years if the members continue to write and record so one-dimensionally.
Though I haven't heard the new one,,,,,I know EXACTLY what you're getting at and I completely agree,,,,,
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« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2008, 11:46:26 am »
can only listen to this band a few songs at a time.  They basically play the same song over and over, never varying the tempo or delivery.
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« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2008, 02:11:24 pm »
What can I say, DF are a guilty pleasure of mine.  I got this in the mail last week and have really been enjoying it.

It's more similar to Sonic Firestorm with a bit of the zaniness from Inuman Rampage thrown in.  It's not going to make fans of those who hate them, but will please those of us who found IR way too redundant even for DragonForce.  It's both more epic and happy sounding, with a bit more of a video game sounding vibe thrown in that reminds me a bit of Valley of the Damned as well.

And man, some of these choruses are their best yet.  Resons to Live, Iside the Winter Storm, Warrior Inside.  Shoot even the ballad has a great soaring Power Metal chorus.

And they did mix it up a bit more this time.  The Long Journey Home is a great mid paced song.

I'm not often in the mood for it, but when I am it's a great 60 minutes of fun fist pumping cheese power shred metal.  shred
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« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2008, 03:27:18 pm »
waiting on a copy....

Now (toronto weekly) praised it
http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/discs.cfm?content=164651

Eye (other toronto weekly) ripped it apart
http://www.eyeweekly.com/music/ondisc/article/37997

Exclaim (national monthly) shat on it
http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid2=846&fid1=32956&csid1=125


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« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2008, 11:45:57 am »
Quote from: Hellboy on August 30, 2008, 08:52:53 pm
Honestly, I've never been a huge fan of Dragonforce, but I can understand why they're so popular with the new generation of young metalheads.
I'm the opposite, I have no clue why a generic power metal band like them got popular.
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« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2008, 05:29:59 pm »
Quote from: ecwfan666 on September 06, 2008, 11:45:57 am
Quote from: Hellboy on August 30, 2008, 08:52:53 pm
Honestly, I've never been a huge fan of Dragonforce, but I can understand why they're so popular with the new generation of young metalheads.
I'm the opposite, I have no clue why a generic power metal band like them got popular.
Agree.  Like I previously said, every song is the same tempo and sounds the same. 
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« Reply #13 on: September 06, 2008, 05:31:05 pm »
Quote from: ecwfan666 on September 06, 2008, 11:45:57 am
I'm the opposite, I have no clue why a generic power metal band like them got popular.

Ever heard of Guitar Hero?
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« Reply #14 on: September 06, 2008, 05:32:17 pm »
Quote from: Hellboy on September 06, 2008, 05:31:05 pm
Quote from: ecwfan666 on September 06, 2008, 11:45:57 am
I'm the opposite, I have no clue why a generic power metal band like them got popular.

Ever heard of Guitar Hero?
lol lol lol lol
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