In fact, the live mixing is pretty exemplary. The live recording is pretty good in general. I find these criticisms to be mostly invalid. 4.5/5Ī common criticism is James Labrie’s voice. While it doesn't do the best job as a live recording, because it sounds too “studio”, it feels both like Iron Maiden and Dream Theater. Hallowed be thy Name is also a really strong cover, arguably the strongest on the album. It doesn't sound like Dream Theater, but changing it to Jazz Fusion and even adding new music makes it strong. Gangland is one of the strongest tracks, despite being one of the weakest songs on the album. Run to the Hills is the weakest track, mainly due to the live recording. In fact, it sounds like Labrie singing over the original audio track, the only notable difference is Petrucci’s guitar. The Number of the Beast is the best example here of a bad cover. 3/5Ģ2 Acacia Avenue again isn't bad but not too interesting. It doesn't screw up but doesn't stand out. It it doesn't sound too much like the original, but not like Dream Theater either. 3.5/5Ĭhildren of the Damned is pretty strong.
The recording is fine, but it feels too much like Iron Maiden. And that is the album’s greatest flaw it feels to much like the original and not enough like Dream Theater. It feels like Iron Maiden featuring James Labrie. Dream Theater certainly achieves the former. Do they succeed, or is it just another cash-grab for completionists?Ī good cover accurately captures the feel of the original and simultaneously stamps on the bands own sound. James Labrie and a certain atrocious recording.Īlong with such classics as Master of Puppets and Dark Side of the Moon, Dream Theater decided to release a live cover album of Iron Maidens iconic The Number of the Beast. CONFESSOR A.D.Review Summary: Iron Maiden ft.NEVERMORE - Enemies of Reality (by UMUR).ENDARKEN - The Plague of Truth (by UMUR).UNLEASHED - Sworn Allegiance (by UMUR).PANTERA - The Great Southern Trendkill (by UMUR).No One Knows What the Dead Think (United States).MMA Best of Year 2021 Vote Discussion Thread.5 days ago More videos New MMA Metal Forum Topics.So, 2 stars mainly because of this two songs (and the title song), otherwise I might have gone only with 1 star.ĭividing the Ocean - THE ANTHEM I'VE TRUSTED (ft. However, even though I like this two songs, there are Metallica songs I like far better (and which I would rather have heard covered over this by DT), like Fade to Black and Call of Ktulu from their previous album.
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The only two songs which I actually like from this album are Welcome Home, which has a soft beginning and gets heavier as it unfolds, and actually has a nice melody, and Orion which is a good instrumental (and has the plus on this version that LaBrie doesn't ruin it by singing). My favourite part on this album is definitley the middle section of the title track, but the rest of the song isn't quiet so good. Most of the songs on this album I don't like, they are too dull and don't have much melody. The production doesn't bother me too much either, to me the original sound just as bad. The playing doesn't sound particularly bad to me, just different given thay they are different musicians and they don't have a rhythm guitar and they add keyboards, which are kind of nice to have, but aren't very notable. The main reason why I would think this album would be worst than the original is the vocals, which certainly don't fit the music, at least not the way they are sung. I give it a low rating because I just don't like this album. I don't give this album a low rating because I think DT does a poor job covering this album. I can't even say two stars due to the fact that I consider myself quite a fan of this talented band, and even I find myself apalled by this.
This performance makes me rethink that though. While some people seem to have an all-encompassing issue with the man's vocal tone I personally love James LaBries style, and regard him as one of the greatest vocalists to ever be recorded. The main awful thing is however (I hate to say) but James LaBrie's voice. It sounds like someone had their cellphone microphone on and was recording the band in the front row. First off, the sound quality for this live performance is far below par especially for a band known for releasing good live albums. Wouldn't it be safe to think that this would be a very cool thing to listen to? Keeping this in mind, Dream Theater are one of my all-time favourite bands. While I'm not a big fan of Metallica, I can safely say that other people's opinions aside I consider 'Master of Puppets' to be a genuine masterpiece of metal. This is in fact the worst thing the band has ever released in their catalog especially due to the fact that it had the potential to be so much more. 'Master Of Puppets' - Dream Theater (N/A)
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