Blogcritics Comments on Music Review: Of Hearts and Shadows - Touching Base with a Chainsaw

Comment by dan on Music Review: Of Hearts and Shadows - Touching Base with a Chainsaw

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 21:29:54 EDT

seriously, i like these guys.. enough said

Comment by sean on Music Review: Of Hearts and Shadows - Touching Base with a Chainsaw

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 00:33:53 EDT

This band really does own. You just need to look deeper into the "screamo" cliche...it's much different than a lot of those bands out there today. Everyone needs to pick it up.

Comment by sean on Music Review: Of Hearts and Shadows - Touching Base with a Chainsaw

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 00:33:25 EDT

This band really does own. You just need to look deeper into the "screamo" cliche...it's much different than a lot of those bands out there today. Everyone needs to pick it up.

Comment by Chris Beaumont on Music Review: Of Hearts and Shadows - Touching Base with a Chainsaw

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 06:59:11 EDT

Sure, I could take a look, no problem!

Comment by Brian aka Guppusmaximus on Music Review: Of Hearts and Shadows - Touching Base with a Chainsaw

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 05:27:53 EDT

"though I find I don't often have the time to delve in as deep as I would like." Chris, I often find,in general, as you really start to get a knack for the music that moves you, you will tend to dismiss quite a bit of what's out there. Unfortunately,there is plenty of "Metal", what ever sub-catagory you pick,that really isn't worth analyzing. But, because of that, when a band puts out some damn good material its real easy to spot. Usually, I will dig around the label's website that produced the bands that I really like because they usually have their ear to the ground trying to find another original act(to a point). Opeth is just one of those bands... And even though "Blackwater" is their "Master of Puppets", you should check out their old stuff because it was just so heavy and inspiring. I would love to write a primer but my last article didn't get published here because of some errors. Believe me, I couldn't find'em... If I write some articles,with my best English & editing skills possible, could you take another glance at them so I could send them in??

Comment by Chris Beaumont on Music Review: Of Hearts and Shadows - Touching Base with a Chainsaw

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 19:24:41 EDT

Thank you, Guppy. I always look forward to your comments on my reviews. Always get the straight and narrow with you. My tastes run across the spectrum, metal and the related genres will always be my home, though I find I don't often have the time to delve in as deep as I would like. I like a little of a lot of different stuff. The only Opeth I have is Blackwater Park and it is most definitely a phenomenal disk. I should pick up the others. Brian, do you publish reviews anywhere? I think you should put together a metal genre primer as you have a better handle on the subtleties than most I have read.

Comment by Brian aka Guppusmaximus on Music Review: Of Hearts and Shadows - Touching Base with a Chainsaw

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 18:59:14 EDT

Actually, ya know what?? I got one band for you that I can bet with just 3 of their CDs will cover the "Non-Average" spectrum and blow your mind... OPETH: Still Life Blackwater Park Damnation

Comment by Brian aka Guppusmaximus on Music Review: Of Hearts and Shadows - Touching Base with a Chainsaw

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 18:54:18 EDT

Well, I can tell you that Mr. Beaumont is no average listener. He has admitted quite often that he is not a seasoned metal lover,BUT, he has listened to alot of stuff in his short tenure with the B.C. Metal Dept. And though I may criticize his reviews on stuff that he truly likes(this article is an example) I can say, honestly, that he is no fanboy. Me, on the other hand, am as far as you can get from "your average listener" and take my job here at B.C. rather seriously.(Even though my articles don't make the cut anymore...*Hmmf*). Musically, this band may sound like they have potential(not my words)but I don't want to spend my crucial time following a band that first, I don't like their style and second, may or may not break their shell. With that being said, there are plenty O'bands out there that can blow your mind the first time around without getting married to the CD for a good month. *Trust me, you don't want that list...*

Comment by brian on Music Review: Of Hearts and Shadows - Touching Base with a Chainsaw

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 17:13:23 EDT

i dont know if some people have a particular taste in certain music, but if you seriously give this album a couple spins.. its by far better than what a lot of people say it is. yes its pop, yes its heavy, melodic, yes a lot of bands sound like this, BUT i didnt like it at first either, and after listening to it you notice things that wernt there the first time through. and idk but if you ask me, the singer is WAYYY better than a lot of other bands. seriously.. pick this album up, and honestly tell me after a couple listens that its "just another screamo band" cause these guys got something the average listener wouldnt even care to comprehend.

Comment by Brian aka Guppusmaximus on Music Review: Of Hearts and Shadows - Touching Base with a Chainsaw

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 22:15:45 EDT

Sorry Man, this stuff still holds to much of the Pop Punk/Emo sound for me to take it seriously. Just poor all around...