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Within Temptation - "The Unforgiving"

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Within Temptation - "The Unforgiving"

PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:57 pm
by Rip Rokken
Noticed this yesterday in Best Buy and scooped up a copy. Only one song deep so far, but love it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLz61g0JLxQ

Anybody else have this?

(S2M actually turned me on to them awhile back, along with Nightwish - so thanks again!)

PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:37 am
by FinnFreak
Got Within Temptation's 'The Unforgiving' [AMAZING album, btw] immediately on the date of release - same with Nightwish's new one, 'Imaginaerum'... which went close to triple platinum during it's first week...

...but, then again, this is Finland.


John - ;)

PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 3:42 am
by Rip Rokken
If that song I posted is the 3rd single off the album, I think I have a lot of good stuff to look forward to - will give it a proper spin tonight. Thanks!

PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:11 am
by FinnFreak
Yep, I think it's the 3rd one.

1. Faster
2. Sinéad
3. Shot in the Dark

'The Unforgiving' DOES have a more pop-sound than their previous albums... BUT, it's also darker.

It bloody works. I like it.


John - ;)

PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:42 pm
by Ligzig
Yes, I do have it. Awesome album. I also recommend "Imaginaerum" by Nightwish.

Takes a few listens to sink it but it is brilliant.

PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:12 pm
by Rip Rokken
Ligzig wrote:Yes, I do have it. Awesome album. I also recommend "Imaginaerum" by Nightwish.

Takes a few listens to sink it but it is brilliant.


I'll have to get that - thanks!

PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:32 pm
by majik
I picked it up a few days ago, haven't listened to it all just yet but the first few tracks were very good, actually surprised to find it in Australia. :)

PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:49 pm
by Rip Rokken
majik wrote:I picked it up a few days ago, haven't listened to it all just yet but the first few tracks were very good, actually surprised to find it in Australia. :)


I read a quick review before buying it, and one note that stuck out was a reviewer lambasting the label for poor promotion overseas (or at least in the U.S.). Who knows, but I was surprised to see it here, too.

PostPosted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:04 pm
by JrnyScarab
Rip Rokken wrote:
majik wrote:I picked it up a few days ago, haven't listened to it all just yet but the first few tracks were very good, actually surprised to find it in Australia. :)


I read a quick review before buying it, and one note that stuck out was a reviewer lambasting the label for poor promotion overseas (or at least in the U.S.). Who knows, but I was surprised to see it here, too.


Don't know about the promotion in the U.S., but when they played Worcester, MA they sold about 2000 tickets. Not too bad. (Didn't go to the show as I had already spent too much on seeing Opeth, Kamelot and Steven Wilson).

I picked up this CD and it's become a favorite. I like the turn to a more pop/commercial sound. It works well for them. I have a soft spot for the Symphonic Metal bands that are good. Some stink, but Within Temptation is one of the real good ones.