Mikyz
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22.05.2010 - 23:26Rating: 10
I agree this is a gem in the Depressive Black Metal repertoire and mustn't be overlooked under any circumstance. It's easily a landmark and an exemplary DBM release that other similar acts should look up too. This album will be near impossible to overthrow, this is by far my favorite DBM album, and this review judges this album for what its worth, so good job.
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Metal Maiden Megadead
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The review made me really wanna check those guys out, which I am about to do...However, if I may make a remark - wouldn't the correct translation of "Il etait une foret" be "Once upon a forest" rather than "It was a forest" (which would be "C'etait une foret")? Actually I am pretty sure it would, but maybe a natural French speaker can cofirm...
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist StaffPosts: 21306 |
23.05.2010 - 03:55Rating: 10
Written by Metal Maiden on 23.05.2010 at 03:18
The review made me really wanna check those guys out, which I am about to do...However, if I may make a remark - wouldn't the correct translation of "Il etait une foret" be "Once upon a forest" rather than "It was a forest" (which would be "C'etait une foret")? Actually I am pretty sure it would, but maybe a natural French speaker can cofirm...
Glad to hear you wanna check 'em out - as for the translation, I'm not too sure. The English translations are courtesy of Metal-Archives.
Google translate recognizes it as "It was a forest", and that's probably where they got their source.
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Zuzuz0r
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This album is truly a gem, and La Dryade must be one of the most beautiful songs I've ever, ever heard.
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist StaffPosts: 21306 |
23.05.2010 - 04:44Rating: 10
Written by Zuzuz0r on 23.05.2010 at 04:39
This album is truly a gem, and La Dryade must be one of the most beautiful songs I've ever, ever heard.
Absolutely! I think it will surprise a lot of people who listen to this album for the first time; it's such a deviation from the sound on the rest of the album but it works so well as an outro.
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23.05.2010 - 05:11Rating: 10
Written by Metal Maiden on 23.05.2010 at 05:05
And we all know how reliable Google Translate is, lol...In French, Once Upon A Time is "Il etait une fois" (guess if google translate coped with this ), so I'm guessing "Il etait une foret" should be Once Upon A Forest...Maybe Jeff or some other French MS'er can have a look
Then again, it is Quebec French - not exactly the purest of dialects.
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Metal Maiden Megadead
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Hmm never thought about that...So we ask a French AND a Quebecois...
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23.05.2010 - 05:41Rating: 10
Written by Metal Maiden on 23.05.2010 at 05:31
Hmm never thought about that...So we ask a French AND a Quebecois...
If I'm not mistaken, Visioneerie is from Quebec. I'll see if he can take a look at it.
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I've seen this album quite a bit in the blogspot metal trading circuit. Now that you've recommended it, I should check it out sometime.
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist StaffPosts: 21306 |
23.05.2010 - 08:32Rating: 10
Written by [user id=5630] on 23.05.2010 at 07:06
I've seen this album quite a bit in the blogspot metal trading circuit. Now that you've recommended it, I should check it out sometime.
If you find that you like it as much as me, once you get around to it, you can always look into ordering it for a measly 13 bucks.
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Written by Metal Maiden on 23.05.2010 at 05:05
Written by Troy Killjoy on 23.05.2010 at 03:55
Written by Metal Maiden on 23.05.2010 at 03:18
The review made me really wanna check those guys out, which I am about to do...However, if I may make a remark - wouldn't the correct translation of "Il etait une foret" be "Once upon a forest" rather than "It was a forest" (which would be "C'etait une foret")? Actually I am pretty sure it would, but maybe a natural French speaker can cofirm...
Glad to hear you wanna check 'em out - as for the translation, I'm not too sure. The English translations are courtesy of Metal-Archives.
Google translate recognizes it as "It was a forest", and that's probably where they got their source.
And we all know how reliable Google Translate is, lol...In French, Once Upon A Time is "Il etait une fois" (guess if google translate coped with this ), so I'm guessing "Il etait une foret" should be Once Upon A Forest...Maybe Jeff or some other French MS'er can have a look
"Once Upon A Forest" does sound better, as the "Il était une forêt" is indeed of the same vein as "il était une fois" ("Once upon a time").
"It was a forest" would be "C'était une forêt", you're right
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Written by Troy Killjoy on 23.05.2010 at 08:32
Written by [user id=5630] on 23.05.2010 at 07:06
I've seen this album quite a bit in the blogspot metal trading circuit. Now that you've recommended it, I should check it out sometime.
If you find that you like it as much as me, once you get around to it, you can always look into ordering it for a measly 13 bucks.
That sounds great, but first I'll need a paypal account. And a paying job.
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I think I'm one of the few people who don't enjoy this album, though that's most likely through lack of effort. I'd never try to refute such a praised release, just hasn't clicked with me. Yet. I'll catch it on the right day soon I'm sure.
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Visioneerie Urban Monster
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Written by Metal Maiden on 23.05.2010 at 05:31
Hmm never thought about that...So we ask a French AND a Quebecois...
Yeah dude, you're spot on. 'Il était une fois/foret' is the equivalent of 'Once upon a time/forest'. It's applicable in both "Quebecer" french and "regular" french.
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Visioneerie Urban Monster
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If I was into black metal at the moment I'd probably be holding this album in high praise. Nevertheless, from an outsider's standpoint I'm still able to acknowledge the quality of this band's work. Good review once again man.
Seriously though, the pattern is all too evident... I simply can't listen to black metal during the summer lol. Call it a cliché, I'm a seasonal guy.
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist StaffPosts: 21306 |
27.05.2010 - 01:21Rating: 10
Written by Visioneerie on 27.05.2010 at 01:13
Seriously though, the pattern is all too evident... I simply can't listen to black metal during the summer lol. Call it a cliché, I'm a seasonal guy.
Well if you're able to get your hands on it, wait for a late fall evening when it's raining and gloomy outside, give it a spin, and enjoy.
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I have been listening to the song 'La Dryade' on repeat. I am so loving this album.
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist StaffPosts: 21306 |
10.10.2010 - 02:08Rating: 10
Written by [user id=5630] on 02.10.2010 at 22:08
I have been listening to the song 'La Dryade' on repeat. I am so loving this album.
I still listen to the entire album on repeat. I think it's safe to say I'd rate this higher than 9.3 - I was surprised when after listening to it for so long that it's still among my favorite albums.
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Marcus Doit Like Bernie
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Hmm, starting to grow on me after a few listens however as has been mentioned, La Dryade is an unbelievable song. Can't stop listening to it.
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist StaffPosts: 21306 |
14.04.2011 - 03:48Rating: 10
Written by Marcus on 14.04.2011 at 03:29
Hmm, starting to grow on me after a few listens however as has been mentioned, La Dryade is an unbelievable song. Can't stop listening to it.
I was fortunate enough to fall in love with this album from the beginning. I'm in the same boat regarding La Dryade: it's at the bottom of my "all-time best" playlist, but I usually play it first because it's that awesome.
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Marcus Doit Like Bernie
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Written by Troy Killjoy on 14.04.2011 at 03:48
Written by Marcus on 14.04.2011 at 03:29
Hmm, starting to grow on me after a few listens however as has been mentioned, La Dryade is an unbelievable song. Can't stop listening to it.
I was fortunate enough to fall in love with this album from the beginning. I'm in the same boat regarding La Dryade: it's at the bottom of my "all-time best" playlist, but I usually play it first because it's that awesome.
I think the vocals took a little getting used to for me coupled with a little rawer production than I'm comfortable with. You see, I like to wait til the end to listen to it, sort of like a reward. Then I listen to it about four it five times!
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14.04.2011 - 04:28Rating: 10
Written by Marcus on 14.04.2011 at 04:12
I think the vocals took a little getting used to for me coupled with a little rawer production than I'm comfortable with. You see, I like to wait til the end to listen to it, sort of like a reward. Then I listen to it about four it five times!
I think the first thing I was attracted to this album was the vocals, and the atmosphere of course. I'm more than comfortable with raw production so that wasn't a problem... I think your approach to The Dryad is fantastic.
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Disagree with the review completley. In my humble, always correct opinion, this album is a collection of bad riffs that are played for far to long.
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Written by [user id=111774] on 14.04.2011 at 05:28
In my humble, always correct opinion
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Marcus Doit Like Bernie
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Written by Troy Killjoy on 14.04.2011 at 04:28
Written by Marcus on 14.04.2011 at 04:12
I think the vocals took a little getting used to for me coupled with a little rawer production than I'm comfortable with. You see, I like to wait til the end to listen to it, sort of like a reward. Then I listen to it about four it five times!
I think the first thing I was attracted to this album was the vocals, and the atmosphere of course. I'm more than comfortable with raw production so that wasn't a problem... I think your approach to The Dryad is fantastic.
You see, I've been spoiled with all these post___ Black Metal bands with fancy production. Makes it harder for me to appreciate stuff like this although I'm getting better. Haha I'm glad you appreciate it.
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Great review for a great album, Troy. The atmosphere on this one is very enchanting, and the acoustic parts suit the music well.
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist StaffPosts: 21306 |
08.10.2011 - 00:07Rating: 10
Written by [user id=122056] on 07.10.2011 at 23:44 Great review for a great album, Troy. The atmosphere on this one is very enchanting, and the acoustic parts suit the music well.
One of Canada's finest.
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Cronomaster
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30.08.2012 - 00:57Rating: 10
I agree with review, and I think 9.5 is fully deserved vote. I've heard some great dsbm albums, but this one is special for me. It has an atmosphere that's too hard for me to describe by using words, and no matter how many times I listen to it, it doesn't get boring, I can even say, that it's getting better by every next listen. Icare's screams sounds very depressing, but I think Il Était Une Forêt... wouldn't reach so amazing atmosphere without using those ambient sounds and piano.
Just the best DSBM album I've ever heard, and one of the best albums regardless of the genre. I want more stuff like this !
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