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    Started watching Vikings like two weeks ago and I'm lovin' it, it's really good. Though one of the biggest flaws of this series is that there's only 9 or 10 episodes in each season, pretty short for a series which deals with a historical subject, if you ask me. But then again, it's only my point of view. I enjoy it a lot anyways.

     

    I also would like to start another series, as I'm up to date with those I'm already watching. Any recommendation(s)? I know a lot but only by name, and there are so much that are seemingly good. You can go ahead, I'm not someone who watches a lot of series anyway. I'm even able to mention those I'm watching since there are only a few: AHS, Smallville, Vikings and TWD. I know you lol'd.

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    I read some reviews and everyone seems to agree on one point: It's the best Dragon Ball game since Tenkaichi 3. I haven't tried it yet but I'm diggin it tbh, I saw some gameplays and a lot of people recommended it to me. I've made up my mind, I'm planning to buy it for PS4.

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    sukekiyo ㅡ VITIUM  9/10

          Favorite song: Foster Mother

     

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    This is a magnificent mini-album from sukekiyo. The band has taken the essential from IMMORTALIS and condensed it into a 38 minutes mini-album, and also did a great work concerning the length. In this regard, this release is an easier approach to sukekiyo's music than the album was - VITIUM is well balanced, which makes it even more perfect and enjoyable. Every detail is worthy of being noticed. Kyo is perfect as always, same conerning his comrades, take a bow. By the way, it was hard to chose a favorite track and I suppose that you know why. Oh yeah, I almost forgot: special mention to the collaboration song with Toshi; amazing.

     

    Melechesh ㅡ Enki  8.5/10

          Favorite song:  Enki - Divine Nature Awoken - Full album

     

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    Failing to be original, it's still effective. And it's exactly that efficiency which makes of this album a killer, a titan, a piece of art in Melechesh's discography, making legit to put this album in the top 3 of the band's best releases. What can I say besides that this album is fantastic? Not much I guess, since an album of this caliber deserves to be listened more than being discussed, you will agree. If you want a concrete indication: if you love this album, it would be firstly because of its killer riffs. My first opinion hasn't changed a lot, this album is a jewel. I see Enki as a big improvement compared to the previous album, I am glad. Decidedly one of the best albums of February, and also one of the best of 2015. 
     

    Carach Angren ㅡ This Is Not Fairytale  8/10

          Favorite song: When Crows Tick On Windows - Full album

     

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    They are a symphonic black metal band from the Netherlands, tagged as theatrical black metal by some people. Well, what's sure is that they're one of the best symphonic bands around. I am not a big fan of this band, nor I have never bothered to explore their discography till a few days ago. It's (almost) done now. I can say that this is a superb album and probably Carach Angren's best work to date. It was hard to get into it at first, but it really grew on me in the past few days till I ended up loving it. The symphonic part of their music is beautiful, and the lyrics are amazing as well. They could make a movie, a theater play or whatever with the lyrics of each song, I love that. Now, this may be a good album, it has it flaws. The first one is that you need several listens to get into it, and this first one can lead to a second which is that the album can sound boring - a totally misleading feel.

     

    Other notable albums: 

    - Hæthen ‎ㅡ Shaped By Aeolian Winds 7.5/10

    - ONE OK ROCK ‎ㅡ 35xxxv 7/10

    - 黒百合と影 ㅡ 皮肉な種の卑屈な芽。7/10

    - All That Remains ㅡ The Order of Things 6.5/10

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    I say yes to this new look, and another yes going to Kyo. Shinya's fab as usual. Except Kaoru's look, which I find meh in that particular pic, all the members are so fucking classy. Kaoru should forget about facial hair if he wants to adopt a more Visual Kei style, even if he looks better in his individual shot. Btw, the individual shots of the members are awesome as well. 
     

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    Holy shit, Melechesh's new album is a fucking killer. I think I just had an eargasm, what a piece of art! These guys are definitely one of the best bands around, hands down. The Epigenesis was a good album for sure, but this one is miles better imo. The first track sounds a bit like a "Rebirth of the Nemesis (Enuma Elish Rewritten) 2.0" and it's not a bad thing. Plus, I wouldn't even mind if all of their albums started with such a tremendously awesome song. Also, "Enki - Divine Nature Awoken" is a masterpiece. This new album is easily going on my list of the top 2015 albums. Only listened the album once but I plan to listen it again and again. A full review could come if I'm in the mood in the coming days. First impression score:   :4.5: (I think I just underrated it, if you ask me).
     

    I also tried ATR's new album, and in order to avoid of always repeating the same thing everywhere, I'm just gonna say what I posted in other places: I really enjoyed the new album. It's not as good as they old material, but better than AWYCW and FWAM for sure. I somewhat feel like The Order Of Things is a mix of everything we heard since All That Remains formed, condensed into one album. All in all, it's a DECENT one and I like it. You can think whatever you want but this is how the new All That Remains sounds like, and they won't change, whether you like it or not. Listened it once too, gotta give it a few more spins. First impression score:  :3.0:

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    Now that I'm at my 4th listening, I can say that 35xxxv is a good album. I was kinda like "meh" after my 1st listening but it has really grown on me since then. Y'all guys saying OOR's trying to sound like western bands, wasn't it the case already before? Their sound started changing since Nicheシンドローム relatively but in all cases, they've always had that Americanized sound if I may say so. I'm not feeling like they're trying hard to sound like any other shit or something, I just have the feel that they do their best to sound as awesome as they always did. They have always done it right. And with regard to the big amount of songs sung in English, everyone can have their own opinion, but it's a shame to sum up the very essence of OOR's music to the language. Taka is a fantastic vocalist, so let's just enjoy his amazing talent regardless of the language he chooses to sing in.
     
    Now speaking more concretely about the new album, as I said, it's a good one for sure. Btw, good review, ! I agree in all points except concerning Suddenly, not that it's not a weak one, but I feel like the whole album keeps an invariable level all the way through. From the first track to the thirtieth, I have enjoyed each track the same way (though I still have doubts including Paper Planes). They are all good and that's what makes the album seem a bit short, as @allisapp pointed out in the following quote. A very relevant point and almost a totally neglected one.

     

    Also, I couldn't help but notice how short the album seems like?

     

    All in all, OOR delivered a good album. I'm joyfully looking forward to see what this band will become in the future! And yeah, before I forget, I consider that you just overrated the album, . I'd give it more like a 7/10, but that's just my very absolute and incontestable opinion.

     

    As for Paper Planes, I consider that everything concerning the song has been said in this section of the review so I'm just gonna quote it as well.
     

    However, for every boring and stale decision made in the previous song, they absolutely make up for with the Kellin Quinn (vocalist for Sleeping With Sirens) feature track, "Paper Planes". Kellin, being the only guest vocalist I can remember in ONE OK ROCK history, helps this song stand out. But it's such a huge departure from the signature ONE OK ROCK sound that it demands an intense fan reaction of immediate love or vehement despise. "Paper Planes" is a party starter with loads of electronic drums. The guitars get pushed back in the mix as to not compete with the dual vocalists, but the riffs are still bouncy and just as catchy as anything the vocals have going on. One major complaint is Kellin's voice is higher than Taka's, and thusly cuts across more in the mix. It's hard to tell if this was intentional or not, but Taka joins Toru with the guitars in the back seat of this song. In spite of that, the song is so out of left field that it's hard pressed not to be the most memorable earworm on 35xxxv and possibly ONE OK ROCK's entire discography so far. It's just a pity Taka's voice isn't the one that's going to be stuck in my head for weeks with this track.

     

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    Decent enough, but could have been better if the song was shorter. I know this band since they formed but I never followed them closely, I just tried one or two songs from them long ago but I forgot how it sounds. I also saw that (more than?) half of the band departed, and now that I listen to this new song I find that it's a shame since the vocalist (at least) seem to be pretty talented. Or, in other words, with a lots of potential. Could have lead to a good result. BUT, it's not over yet and they still can find new members and why not rise (again?) for good.

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