2005: Because Why Not

[powerslave_85]

Originally Posted by overkiller

Not entirely my kind of thing but I definitely think I'll listen to it again, I enjoyed it. Everything about it screamed sincerity and quality. I especially liked the lyrics on "Entertain"... "Where's the fuck you? Where's the black and blue?"

It can be a bit overwhelming at first. I was definitely left with a feeling of "What the fuck was THAT??" the first time I listened to it. But it's definitely a grower.

[SomewhereInTime72]

I actually LOL'd hard at what you said about Mars Volta, dude.

You know in retrospect, I can't remember what I had for my 2005 top 10, but I know I disagree heavily now. I'm pretty sure it didn't have Behemoth or Kamelot, which would easily be top 5 probably. So, I was wrong.

[DethMaiden]

Originally Posted by SomewhereInTime72

I actually LOL'd hard at what you said about Mars Volta, dude.

I LOL'd harder because you liked Panteradise Lost.

[Div]

Bruce's solo stuff is some seriously awesome music. ToS is a great album, standing out for it's lyrics if anything else. The artwork is pretty sick too. I think the reason Bruce sounds differently on AMOLAD is because of the way that album was recorded/mixed. I definatley like Bruce's singing in post-BNW reunion stuff the best.

[Maiden33]

Not that anyone really will have anything to say but harass me for liking too much "flower metal", but my 2005 list:

1.Masterplan - Aeronautics
2.Nocturnal Rites - Grand Illusion
3.Dungeon - Ressurection (rerecorded)
4.Allen/Lande - The Battle
5.Primal Fear - Seven Seals
6.Rob Rock - Holy Hell
7.Circle II Circle - Middle of Nowhere
8.Bruce Dickinson - Tyranny of Souls
9.Gamma Ray - Majestic
10.Firewind - Forged By Fire

[Nick]

Some of my top choices for 2005 I can forgive not seeing here due to obscurity, however total lack of Shadow Gallery's Room V so far is rediculous.

1. Shadow Gallery - Room V
2. Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
3. Secret Sphere - Heart and Anger
4. Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
5. Neal Morse - ?
6. Redemption - The Fullness of Time
7. Royal Hunt - Paper Blood
8. Dredg - Catch Without Arms
9. Labyrinth - Freeman
10. John Petrucci - Suspended Animation

Wow. 2005 was an *amazing* year. Looking back now the number of superb discs in 2005 smokes this past year, and probably 2006 as well. I mean all 10 of those discs are phenomenal and choosing an order was extremely difficult. The fact that I took all 10 of those over a Dream Theater release that year is also scary. Great year.

[DethMaiden]

Originally Posted by Nick

Wow. 2005 was an *amazing* year. Looking back now the number of superb discs in 2005 smokes this past year, and probably 2006 as well. I mean all 10 of those discs are phenomenal and choosing an order was extremely difficult. The fact that I took all 10 of those over a Dream Theater release that year is also scary. Great year.

Which is strange, because Systematic Chaos was your #1, and Octavarium is (in my opinion) way fucking better than Systematic Chaos.

[Nick]

Originally Posted by DethMaiden

Which is strange, because Systematic Chaos was your #1, and Octavarium is (in my opinion) way fucking better than Systematic Chaos.

I prefer Systematic Chaos to Octavarium by a good margin.

[Maiden33]

Originally Posted by Nick

I prefer Systematic Chaos to Octavarium by a good margin.

For once in my life, I'm going to have to agree with Brad.

[DethMaiden]

Originally Posted by Maiden33

For once in my life, I'm going to have to agree with Brad.