Wolfie Reviews: 2011 Albums

NEW REVIEWS!

SCAR SYMMETRY
THE UNSEEN EMPIRE

I can almost hear the screams of angered fans. "Why the hell do they need two singers now?!", "They're shit now that Christian has left!". To be perfectly honest, I don't think anyone had very high hopes for Scar Symmetry's latest album, yet somehow here we all are, impressed and hungry for more. Scar Symmetry are very much on the same track as the previous album, so they still have a slightly industrial feel but that has always been present in their music even before Christian Alvestam's departure. The most glaring difference is the songwriting quality has been turned up a notch. There are more hooks and memorable melodies than ever before. Guitar solos are still wacky and in your face. The combination of brutal growls and floaty clean vocals are still here and done well. The Unseen Empire is nothing short of an excellent album and although we all miss Alvestam, I have enough reason to believe Scar Symmetry don't need him.

8.8

SEPTICFLESH
THE GREAT MASS

How many people does it take to make an album? 5? 6? How about over 100?
After long days of hard work of composing all the different orchestral arrangements, the guitarist passed on the sheet music to none other than the Philharmonic Orchestra of Prague. The album is very much a death metal album but the addition of a 130 piece orchestra gives the album a more soundtrack-esque and epic feel. You needn't worry, you can still headbang till your brains turn to mush. If anything, the orchestral aspects compliment the metal aspects. Honestly, the album has to be heard to be believed and so do just that, because it is a great, brutal album.

8.4/10

OMNIUM GATHERUM
NEW WORLD SHADOWS

Omnium Gatherum are a band with creativity, which is expressed in their latest album, New World Shadows but at times it seems this creativity is cramped by excessive use of synth.
The album is one that presents raw emotion by the gut tightening growled vocals and the sweet guitar melodies and harmonies. Perhaps the biggest complaint of the album are the way when the synth takes the front seat, the guitarists resort to simple power chord chugging, which sadly gives it a more industrial, nu-metal feel. There is a subtle use of clean vocals and the lead guitar is generally very soulful. Overall the album creates an incredible atmosphere and fans of modern melodic death metal should definitely give it a listen.


8/10

IN FLAMES
SOUNDS OF A PLAYGROUND FADING

Playground takes In Flames once more into a new musical direction but for the first time in a decade they feel like they are back on track. The album has not got the memorability nor appeal of their old albums but the music seems to have more purpose and presence than their last albums. It sounds fairy industrial and there is no looking past that but the songwriting is cohesive and packs a punch. It was a 4.5/5 but in the great scheme of things I will have to reduce its score a bit.

7/10

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT
DECONSTRUCTION

Decontruction is as incomparable as any other avant-garde, progressive metal album. It is filled to the brim with very bizarre songs that are more comparable to Crash Bandicoot soundtracks than anything else. The use of a large choir only adds to this colossal compilation of weirdness. For the most part, the album succeeds in what it sets out to do. It is crass, crude and even rather hilarious, but at the same time, it is a niche album that will only appeal to a tiny demographic.

5/10

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT
GHOST

Typical prog artists. Put out an album of one end of the spectrum then release another by its side, of the entirely opposite end. That is what Devin has done here. Along with the release of the utter madhouse of music that is 'Deconstruction', he has released this record and boy, what a contrast. Every song on the album has a floaty feeling, an extremely soft, ghostly presence. The inclusion of instruments of the wind family builds upon these vibes and create a very unique flavour and texture that cannot be described. The only issues I would have with the album are its lack of progression (funnily enough) and the number of cliched melodies.

8/10

OBSCURA
OMNIVIUM

It is albums like this that I can never quite put my finger on. I simply cannot comprehend what the musicians were aiming for. Nonetheless, what Omnivium will do is blow your fucking mind. Take this as an example: Speedy, technical melodies of exotic scales come flying at you from every direction, your ears are being penetrated by piercing death growls and suddenly, before you know it, haunting clean vocals flow into the scene, gentle acoustic licks skim across the surface like pebbles on water. You may love or hate this album but one can not deny the musicians talent and it is worth listening to just to admire some very intelligent instrument work.

8.5/10

I WILL ADD MORE LATER JUST RELISTENING TO SOME OF THESE ALBUMS SO I CAN FORM A SOLID OPINION.

Upcoming reviews:

Opeth: Heritage
Black Dahlia Murder: Ritual
Tom Waits: Bad As Me
Insomnium: One for Sorrow
Omnium Gatherum: New World Shadows
SepticFlesh: The Great Mass
Children of Bodom: Relentless Reckless Forever
Scar Symmetry: The Unseen Empire

Lol Wolfie Reviews sounds retarded and IS more retarded than my reviews.

Arcana wrote:

Lol Wolfie Reviews sounds retarded and IS more retarded than my reviews.

Um . . . actually, no. Reviewing albums is pretty normal. They actually have publications for that kind of stuff. Pretty sure there are no "character review" magazines.

You lose.

You gave Omnivium just an 8.5? That album is genius, it deserves a 10!

TRF wrote:

Arcana wrote:

Lol Wolfie Reviews sounds retarded and IS more retarded than my reviews.

Um . . . actually, no. Reviewing albums is pretty normal. They actually have publications for that kind of stuff. Pretty sure there are no "character review" magazines.

You lose.

And there's no such thing as a magazine that only reviews albums and music.
Oh and there are top 10s in magazines. So yeah, thats reviewing.
And I said that the name "Wolfie Reviews" is more retarded than my reviews. You have to start watching stuff more important besides your gay furry porn. Lol. And I admit, my reviews are more retarded than his.
You lose TROLOLOLOLOLOL

I have never even heard of any of these bands.

Arcana wrote:

TRF wrote:

Arcana wrote:

Lol Wolfie Reviews sounds retarded and IS more retarded than my reviews.

Um . . . actually, no. Reviewing albums is pretty normal. They actually have publications for that kind of stuff. Pretty sure there are no "character review" magazines.

You lose.

And there's no such thing as a magazine that only reviews albums and music.
Oh and there are top 10s in magazines. So yeah, thats reviewing.
And I said that the name "Wolfie Reviews" is more retarded than my reviews. You have to start watching stuff more important besides your gay furry porn. Lol. And I admit, my reviews are more retarded than his.
You lose TROLOLOLOLOLOL

The name "Wolfie Reviews" is not nearly as retarded as your reviews. Your gay furry porn accusation is unfounded, whereas my accusations of you liking little girls is completely founded by your obsession with those weird Japanese shmups. Finally, you admit that your reviews are more retarded than his which is what I initially stated, yet I'm the one who lost? Not to be rude, but your denial is showing.

TRF wrote:

Arcana wrote:

TRF wrote:

Arcana wrote:

Lol Wolfie Reviews sounds retarded and IS more retarded than my reviews.

Um . . . actually, no. Reviewing albums is pretty normal. They actually have publications for that kind of stuff. Pretty sure there are no "character review" magazines.

You lose.

And there's no such thing as a magazine that only reviews albums and music.
Oh and there are top 10s in magazines. So yeah, thats reviewing.
And I said that the name "Wolfie Reviews" is more retarded than my reviews. You have to start watching stuff more important besides your gay furry porn. Lol. And I admit, my reviews are more retarded than his.
You lose TROLOLOLOLOLOL

The name "Wolfie Reviews" is not nearly as retarded as your reviews. Your gay furry porn accusation is unfounded, whereas my accusations of you liking little girls is completely founded by your obsession with those weird Japanese shmups. Finally, you admit that your reviews are more retarded than his which is what I initially stated, yet I'm the one who lost? Not to be rude, but your denial is showing.

1. "Wolfie Reviews" vs my reviews that are trying to be serious. IDK how you can find them retarded. I'm trying to be serious and stuff. The name here sounds soo stupid, its laughable. No offense to lykos. :) Besides, why the fuck are you even arguing about why I think the name sounds more retarded than my review? I know, I was like "Thats a shitty opinion" but I was kidding. I didnt enjoy Inception that much.
2. Girls? I know you're talking about teenage girls and shit. One problem. I'm like the same age.
3. Shmups?



Yea, this makes me love those girls that are the same age as me. *Inserts image from #2*
4. Yea, I admitted that my reviews are more stupid than Lyko's but thats not the point about what I was saying in my original post. Like I said, you need to look more closely at posts more often.
And nobody wins or loses...happy?

Arcana wrote:

TRF wrote:

Arcana wrote:

TRF wrote:

Arcana wrote:

Lol Wolfie Reviews sounds retarded and IS more retarded than my reviews.

Um . . . actually, no. Reviewing albums is pretty normal. They actually have publications for that kind of stuff. Pretty sure there are no "character review" magazines.

You lose.

And there's no such thing as a magazine that only reviews albums and music.
Oh and there are top 10s in magazines. So yeah, thats reviewing.
And I said that the name "Wolfie Reviews" is more retarded than my reviews. You have to start watching stuff more important besides your gay furry porn. Lol. And I admit, my reviews are more retarded than his.
You lose TROLOLOLOLOLOL

The name "Wolfie Reviews" is not nearly as retarded as your reviews. Your gay furry porn accusation is unfounded, whereas my accusations of you liking little girls is completely founded by your obsession with those weird Japanese shmups. Finally, you admit that your reviews are more retarded than his which is what I initially stated, yet I'm the one who lost? Not to be rude, but your denial is showing.

1. "Wolfie Reviews" vs my reviews that are trying to be serious. IDK how you can find them retarded. I'm trying to be serious and stuff. The name here sounds soo stupid, its laughable. No offense to lykos. :) Besides, why the fuck are you even arguing about why I think the name sounds more retarded than my review? I know, I was like "Thats a shitty opinion" but I was kidding. I didnt enjoy Inception that much.
2. Girls? I know you're talking about teenage girls and shit. One problem. I'm like the same age.
3. Shmups?



Yea, this makes me love those girls that are the same age as me. *Inserts image from #2*
4. Yea, I admitted that my reviews are more stupid than Lyko's but thats not the point about what I was saying in my original post. Like I said, you need to look more closely at posts more often.
And nobody wins or loses...happy?

wow. You owned him arcana.

I dont know if I should believe you or not...

I'm impressed that your argument wasn't in all caps.

TRF wrote:

I'm impressed that your argument wasn't in all caps.

It was srs bsn.

Holy crap TRF and Arcana XD
This is the first time I've returned to this thread and I see your argument spewed across it.
But that's okay, I found it funny. Especially paedo arcana accusing you of being a gay furry LOOOOOL

And I don't see whats wrong with wolfie reviews :'(

Universe wrote:

You gave Omnivium just an 8.5? That album is genius, it deserves a 10!

I was tempted to give it more but it is quite a challenging album to listen to for people who aren't into this kind of music and I wanted to give a fair review for the average music fan, not simply to death metal fans. Also I wouldn't say it's a 10/10 album. I do think some songs, like Ocean Gateways had too much repetition. Still an incredible album

DukeNukem34 wrote:

I have never even heard of any of these bands.

Well maybe this will give you a reason to do something about that

Arcana wrote:

And there's no such thing as a magazine that only reviews albums and music.

LOLUMAD?!

off the top of my head
Q
Kerrang
Metal Hammer
NME

Lykos wrote:

Arcana wrote:

And there's no such thing as a magazine that only reviews albums and music.

LOLUMAD?!

off the top of my head
Q
Kerrang
Metal Hammer
NME

Yeah, are you stupid Arcana?

Wolfie reviews sounds boss.

Toxicmaniac wrote:

Wolfie reviews sounds boss.

nah it sounds ghey.

Arnav wrote:

Lykos wrote:

Arcana wrote:

And there's no such thing as a magazine that only reviews albums and music.

LOLUMAD?!

off the top of my head
Q
Kerrang
Metal Hammer
NME

Yeah, are you stupid Arcana?

Yes he is. And a pedophile.

Toxicmaniac wrote:

Wolfie reviews sounds boss.

:lulzsec: thank you old chap

DukeNukem34 wrote:

Toxicmaniac wrote:

Wolfie reviews sounds boss.

nah it sounds ghey.

:Okay:

They start out pretty fucking young don't they

Arnav wrote:

They start out pretty fucking young don't they

You're never too young to be a paedo

Lykos wrote:

Arnav wrote:

They start out pretty fucking young don't they

You're never too young to be a paedo

quoted for truth.

I iz not paedo. Thats HJ's job.
O and I said just for review, not reviews, news, shit, yo mom, and other shit.

Arcana wrote:

I iz not paedo. Thats HJ's job.
O and I said just for review, not reviews, news, shit, yo mom, and other shit.

HJ hates everything japanese. that Halo fag.

Arcana wrote:

I iz not paedo. Thats HJ's job.
O and I said just for review, not reviews, news, shit, yo mom, and other shit.

shhhh.

go rape some more children.