Dystopian science-fiction metal opera for the ages - A review of Ayreon's The Universal Migrator

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The Universal Migrator I: The Dream Sequencer Floating in Space When I bought Ayreon's double-album The Universal Migrator Part I: The Dream Sequencer and The Universal Migrator Part II: Flight of the Migrator as a teenager one and a half decades ago,...

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Daydreams and nightmares - Exploring Nine Inch Nails' Ghosts I-IV

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Ghosts I: A Disturbing Journey It's rather surprising that a band as unconventional, experimental and courageous as Nine Inch Nails was ever able to achieve mainstream success but the unique band around controversial art director, performer and producer...

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A drug-addicted country musician having a near-death experience - A review of Nine Inch Nails' Ghosts IV

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This fourth part of Nine Inch Nails' dark ambient series was the final part released twelve years ago. Once again, it consists of nine separate tracks with running times between two minutes and six minutes. The songs are overall more coherent, detailed...

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Timeless musical monument - A review of Ayreon's Timeline

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Ayreon's Timeline is the best example for a perfect greatest hits collection. This starts with the wonderful cover artwork that references past releases without looking bland. It continues with a gigantic booklet and poster that offers everything a fan...

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Liechtenstein's ill-fated gothic metal legends - A review of Elis' discography (2003 - 2012)

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Ladies and gentlemen! Elis is one of the very best gothic metal bands of the first decade of the new millennium. I was introduced to this band by my father back in 2007 and quickly became a fan myself. I'm still listening to this band as we speak. The...

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Liechtenstein's ill-fated gothic metal legends - A review of Elis' discography (2003 - 2012)

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Ladies and gentlemen! Elis is one of the very best gothic metal bands of the first decade of the new millennium. I was introduced to this band by my father back in 2007 and quickly became a fan myself. I'm still listening to this band as we speak. The...

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Solid but unnecessary - A review of Sonata Arctica's Ecliptica - Revisited (15th Anniversary Edition)

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It might be debatable whether recording an outstanding debut album and beloved genre classic again is a good idea or not. Personally, I feel that there might have been many better options for experimental Finnish power metal veterans Sonata Arctica to...

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