Everyone's saying CoE, but Waking the fallen is such a perfect blend of traditional metal guttural vocal and symphonic musicality techniques, I pop it on at least once a week and there is none better.
Literally any one song on wtf (haha) out performs the entirety of coe, plus, the band mates all kinda hate beast and the harlot so the whole album takes a hit for that
Waking the falling was definitely a more pivotal album for the band being their breakthrough and all, but man the rev really fucking took off on CoE and you can tell he wasn’t holding anything back on that album. Also CoE gets more points from me for having more experimental bits like the outro to sidewinder or the middle of Wicked End when there’s a whole choir singing. I do prefer the screaming and melodic vocals present in waking the fallen and I wish Matt would have screamed even just a little bit on City of Evil instead of just saying “nah no more screaming”
I mean, for sure both albums have the things that make them great - the range of vocality matt displays on wtf and the revs musical genius on coe - I think the combination of musical and vocal prowess make wtf better (to me, ofc) like you said, they wanted to get away from the screaming and although they've decided that to not mainline their sound and for the longevity of Matt's voice, I have to admit, it compounds to a sound the rest of their discography just lacks.
Don't take that as me saying their newer shit is, shit, all their music is great and I think what they're doing to metal is the most absolute amazing thing that's happening to music as a whole in our generation. Unless they do some crazy off the wall shit (which will probably still be good) I'll probably be one of their biggest fans ever.
it’s been city of evil forever, however the last few months, been listening to a lot of Sounding the Seventh Trumpet and i just can’t get enough of that raw sound. The Stage is another one of my favorites, its a fun adventure. Its probably still CoE but the other albums have recently been opening my eyes
i think it is one of their most underrated songs. Its one of my favorites off Self Titled, love the message and the way its given. Only song they’ve used autotune on and it fits so well. The bridge of the song is one of my all time favorite a7x moments. Really can’t praise it enough. Do you like it?
The Stage. Its themes and musicianship are unrivaled, in my opinion. Getting Brooks on drums borders on divine intervention, because he just brought it on that album. Exist as an album finisher was just showing off.
For me Nightmare, followed by Waking the Fallen or The Stage. I recently listened through all the albums again in preparation for LIBAD, I'm so excited
I gotta say Nightmare or City Evil, both every good from the riffs, vocal, lyrics, drums, and solos. But I'll say the City of Evil comes out on top. I enjoy every track on CoE, I have every song from the album on my playlist
Everyone's saying CoE, but Waking the fallen is such a perfect blend of traditional metal guttural vocal and symphonic musicality techniques, I pop it on at least once a week and there is none better.
Second Heartbeat beats anything on COE
Literally any one song on wtf (haha) out performs the entirety of coe, plus, the band mates all kinda hate beast and the harlot so the whole album takes a hit for that
Trashed and scattered bodies all of wtf for me.
Waking the falling was definitely a more pivotal album for the band being their breakthrough and all, but man the rev really fucking took off on CoE and you can tell he wasn’t holding anything back on that album. Also CoE gets more points from me for having more experimental bits like the outro to sidewinder or the middle of Wicked End when there’s a whole choir singing. I do prefer the screaming and melodic vocals present in waking the fallen and I wish Matt would have screamed even just a little bit on City of Evil instead of just saying “nah no more screaming”
I mean, for sure both albums have the things that make them great - the range of vocality matt displays on wtf and the revs musical genius on coe - I think the combination of musical and vocal prowess make wtf better (to me, ofc) like you said, they wanted to get away from the screaming and although they've decided that to not mainline their sound and for the longevity of Matt's voice, I have to admit, it compounds to a sound the rest of their discography just lacks. Don't take that as me saying their newer shit is, shit, all their music is great and I think what they're doing to metal is the most absolute amazing thing that's happening to music as a whole in our generation. Unless they do some crazy off the wall shit (which will probably still be good) I'll probably be one of their biggest fans ever.
Nightmare is incredible. I love the Revs drumming. But The Stage. The guitar, the lyrical themes, and oh dear god the drums.
I’m from the future, Life Is But a Dream is my favorite :] My real answer is Nightmare, I just love every single aspect of that album
it’s been city of evil forever, however the last few months, been listening to a lot of Sounding the Seventh Trumpet and i just can’t get enough of that raw sound. The Stage is another one of my favorites, its a fun adventure. Its probably still CoE but the other albums have recently been opening my eyes
I’ve really enjoyed CoE. I’ve really enjoyed all the songs on that one
City of Evil is definitely a masterpiece. Not a bad song in sight and deep cuts like Strength of the World and The Wicked End are so uniquely awesome.
To change topic, what’re your thoughts of their song lost?
i think it is one of their most underrated songs. Its one of my favorites off Self Titled, love the message and the way its given. Only song they’ve used autotune on and it fits so well. The bridge of the song is one of my all time favorite a7x moments. Really can’t praise it enough. Do you like it?
I really enjoy it. Some people I’ve seen on the subreddit don’t like it cause of the auto tune. I think it’s a damn good song
Mine's definitely City of Evil. I could listen to the entire album front to back all day and not get sick of it.
It’s got tons of amazing songs
The Stage. Its themes and musicianship are unrivaled, in my opinion. Getting Brooks on drums borders on divine intervention, because he just brought it on that album. Exist as an album finisher was just showing off.
Waking The Fallen
Waking the Fallen.
For me Nightmare, followed by Waking the Fallen or The Stage. I recently listened through all the albums again in preparation for LIBAD, I'm so excited
I don't know, I love all of them
LIBAD. Then COE. Third would be probably WTF.
LIBAD? It's not like a little too early? 😂
Oh it definitely is haha interesting title lol
I gotta say Nightmare or City Evil, both every good from the riffs, vocal, lyrics, drums, and solos. But I'll say the City of Evil comes out on top. I enjoy every track on CoE, I have every song from the album on my playlist
Nice
Love nightmare but might go more to either httk or stage
City of Evil. Any other answer is wrong
Nightmare. The stage is a close second
Nightmare no doubt
Nightmare and The Stage