Apocalyptica - Inquisition Symphony
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Free Music Review: Exponential improvement? Is it possible?
Hit: 5 Stars
I wrote a review of Apocalyptica's first album expressing my appreciation for one of the finest works of music in the 1990s. I gave it a 5/5. Now I feel bad, because this album, if it's possible, is even better.
Whereas the first album is exclusively a tribute to Metallica, "Inquisition Symphony" also pays homage to Sepultura (in the title track), Faith No More, and Pantera. I became a fan of Metallica after Apocalyptica's first album, but I'd never listened to the other 3 groups. These renditions showed me what I was missing out on.
However, there is a caveat: Apocalyptica may even be better than the source material. A lot of metal is (to my ears) cacophonous and poorly produced, so that the sounds blend together when the bands go all out. Apocalyptica arranges the sounds carefully, so that the listener can pick out the individual elements. This lends an air of incredible beauty to the tracks. That demonstrates love for the source material, because who but a true fan could pick out the underlying vision of the originals? That's where Apocalyptica excels.
In a sense, this album is "Classical: by metalheads, for metalheads." It boasts a wide array of songs, beautiful composition, and easily four of the finest musicians today. If you haven't heard Apocalyptica at all, I recommend this album (more than the debut).
Free Music Review: One of the few cases where the sequel beats the original
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is simply amazing! I had heard and liked the original, self-titled album, but this leaves it in the dust. Where the first album, while original, seemed focused on treble, and some of the songs (Master of Puppets) seemed to wear on a bit, Apocalyptica refined their style, and released an album so raw its almost visceral. "Refuse/Resist" assaults your senses so criminally, you wonder how many bows they went through to record it. "Fade to Black" showcases their ability to get to the heart of a song, and show you something new. The three original tracks, while lacking the pull of the covers, are so good that while you become interested in an all-original composition album, you worry that they might never cover another Metallica song again. "One" however, is the showcase of the album, and wisely left last; once you hear it, everything else pales in comparison. It pulled me out of my seat, and when its throbbing conclusion faded from my senses, I was left feeling empty. I have owned this CD for six months now, and I can honestly say it has dulled my taste for many of my other cd's. It is just that amazing.Free Music Review: Elysium is at hand !
Hit: 5 Stars
Oh dear oh dear ! In my opinion, words would only succeed in degrading this second "effort" by Apocalyptica. Haa haa...that is somewhat of an exageration, yet this album is a purely magnificent piece of art. I thought their first album, though well-done, became tedious. But this...this is a step in a direction that music needs to make ! It's wonderful listening to the four of them compose their own pieces (which I believe are better than the metallica songs .. except maybe Nothing Else Matters - that version is phenomenal). But what mystifies me is such songs as Refuse/Resist....which upon listening to, it's hard to imagine this is simply four cellists ! There's a cello solo in this....true, there were cello solos in the first album..but NOT like this one - this cello solo rivals many a guitar solo I've EVER heard! Anybody who doesn't consciously choose to listen to this, is merely cheating their minds and ears !Free Music Review: Amazing
Hit: 5 Stars
This was the first Apocalyptica CD I bought and from the first time I listened to it I was in love. While this music is in no way even close to metal (sorry, but it really isn't) the covers are fantastic and creatively arranged. While I have heard many people complain that is is a travesty to hear Metallica's music played by cellos, I believe that it is truly a tribute and a compliment to Metallica and what they have done for the music industry. The musicians themselves, being classically trained, are fantastic, and while the are not "Rastipovitch or Yo-Yo Ma" as one reviewer pointed out (I would hardly say that was worth pointing out; talent like Yo-Yo Ma's is a gift from birth and not something just anyone can learn), they are truly brilliant, and it is nice to listen to trained musicians not just garage band artists. And that goes for every album Apocalyptica has put out so far, and I do own every single one.Free Music Review: It is a colorful interpretation of metal tunes.
Hit: 5 Stars
I thoruoghly enjoyed Apocalyptica's fresh addings to a particulary non-existant category. They have created this "Metal meets Bach" category. These interpretations of many classic Metallica tunes and many new tunes such as a Faith No More tune and a Selptura tune. These interpretations are of the highest quality. Even though the Metallica interpretations are no longer note for note this is still a really great album. Maybe not a must buy, but a worthy opponent indeed. I think that the wave that Apocalyptica is starting should be followed everywhere. An example would be of school bands playing contemporary pop songs for the majority of their marching band line up, they shoud at least have two classic metal tunes such as Iron Man or One. If Apocalyptica can transcribe these songs for classical purposes so can school bands.