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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0693723981826
Label: Steamhammer / SPV
Manufacturer: Steamhammer / SPV
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Steamhammer / SPV
Release Date: September 11, 2007
Sales Rank: 14369
Studio: Steamhammer / SPV
Disc 1:- Overture
- Something Wicked (Part 1)
- Invasion
- Motivation Of Man
- Setian Massacre
- A Charge To Keep
- Reflections
- Ten Thousand Strong
- Execution
- Order Of The Rose
- Cataclysm
- The Clouding
- Infiltrate And Assimilate
- Retribution Through The Ages
- Something Wicked (Part 2)
- The Domino Decree
- Framing Armageddon
- When Stars Collide (Born Is He)
- The Awakening
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Product Description:
In 1998, Iced Earth released an album called Something Wicked This Way Comes . The final 20 minutes of that album featured the debut of the 'Something Wicked' trilogy, a three-part epic overview of a story written and created by band mastermind Jon Schaffer.
While the above trilogy was only an overview, the entire story was written and laid waiting to be told. Now, almost 10 years later, after years of hard work and contemplation, Schaffer has delivered the first part of what could be his magnum opus. 'Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part I)' is the first of two albums weaving a thrilling Sci-Fi tale of mankind s invasion of Earth, the planet occupied by the direct descendents of the Grand Architect of the Universe. These descendents, the Setians, are the Earth's most ancient culture, and are the wisest, most peaceful race in existence.
Not only is the story told through the music and lyrics, but in true Iced Earth fashion, through the album artwork as well. Over the years Schaffer has established a loyal record-buying fanbase through quality craftsmanship that runs through every facet of the band and their output. After the very successful release of the teaser single 'Overture of the Wicked', it's certain that the fans will be utterly blown away by 'Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part I)'. Both musically and visually, this album will NOT disappoint.
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Jon Schaffer and friends tackle the Something Wicked story once again on a collection that feels more like a symphony than a traditional rock album. The symphonic element reveals itself through sonic vignettes such as 'Overture,' 'Reflections,' and 'Execution,' each one serving as a bridge in an intriguing if occasionally nebulous storyline. In its way, the album favors atmosphere over solid songwriting--the epic 'The Clouding' has numerous memorable musical moments but fails to fully capture the listener's imagination, despite some well-conceived and thoughtfully executed guitar work from Schaffer; 'The Domino Decree' comes off like a Deep Purple retread and although at first exciting, eventually fades into a muddled piece. Part of the problem may be that vocalist Tim Owens often sounds reined in by his surroundings--occasional barbaric shrieks aside; another may be that the music often sounds more like the power metal bands (Kamelot, Blind Guardian) that Iced Earth influenced rather than Iced Earth itself. Framing Armageddon has some fine moments, and some lukewarm ones, as well. The overall impression is that the band might be best served by a fresh perspective and a little more focus on feel over faultlessness. --Jedd Beaudoin
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Rating:  -
Having been a fan for a long time (10+ Years) I had some really high hopes for this album and unfortunately I didn't really like this at all. The music is average and the vocals are terrible.
Thankfully, Matt Barlow is back for Crucible of Man and that album is so much better than this one. Especially the vocals!
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There's definitely some moments of pure brilliance mixed into this CD. A few of the songs tend to blend together and it feels as though the first half is by far stronger than the last, but overall a very satisfying listen.
Iced Earth continues to bridge the gap between 80's and 00's metal better than anyone else.
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I bought this album becuase I am a big Iced Earth fan, but I wasn't expecting this. I had most of the albums with Barlow, which I cherish, and I needed something new so I bought this and I was blown away. Usually happens every time I pick up a new Iced Earth album. The music is so aggressive, it just keeps the listener begging for more. Contains an amazing storyline and phenomenal album artwork as Iced Earth always tend to provide to take the experience of the music to another level. I didn't think ... Read More
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I just picked this up when I got the new album. I waited because I heard it was a two parter. Well they go together well and I'm glad I waited however I just found out a box set planned that Have this album remixed to include Matt Barlow on vocals. I don't mind that because I like to hear two different versions of the album but I also heard that four tracks not weren't included in the new album due to the change in vocalist will be included.
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I've been an IE fan since 1999 when a friend turned me onto them. I've always loved the lyrics and music. Someone once told me that most metal fans love classical music, too. Some of us even love opera (I'm one of them). For me - this album was like the best of both worlds for me -- a Metal Opera. The composition is wonderful.
My only caveat was the change in vocalists. Barlow's hot, sexy, manly voice being replaced with someone whose voice is more reminiscent of 80's hair bands kinda bothered ... Read More
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