Testament overall appreciation poll
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Topic: Testament overall appreciation poll
Posted By: LittleBig
Subject: Testament overall appreciation poll
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2015 at 1:57am
I've read so many different opinions on Testament over the years, some surprising ones as well. There was one guy that said only their debut album is great and they are second hand thrash after that. Quite shocking for me honestly.  I also never understood how Souls of Black or Practice What You Preach are bad albums for some people. I do understand the disappointment for The Ritual (not me though, I love this one) but SoB and PWYP, no way. I've put the "other opinion" option maybe my poll options won't help. |
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Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2015 at 5:08am
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I´m not a huge fan, so this option is probably the most suiting: "some good albums, some bad ones as well". I would probably replace "bad" with less interesting or something like that, because I don´t think they´ve ever made any really bad albums, but a few mediocre ones have sneaked into their discography over the years.
But Again I´m not a big Testament fan, and they are one of the "original" US thrash metal bands, that I listen to very rarely, and if I do it´s almost always one of the first two albums that get a spin. ------------- http://www.lyngby-boldklub.dk/" rel="nofollow - Forever TRUE - Forever BLUE! https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: LittleBig
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2015 at 5:43am
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^ I don't think they've released a bad album either, some albums are less inspired indeed, but like I said, you'd be surprised how this band gets some hate from some people. And this band doesn't deserve that if you ask me. |
Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2015 at 7:44am
Don´t worry...no hate from me  ------------- http://www.lyngby-boldklub.dk/" rel="nofollow - Forever TRUE - Forever BLUE! https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: Charcaroth
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2015 at 5:43pm
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They're a solid, staple thrash band. Not mindblowingly amazing, but perfectly solid, enjoyable thrash. Most of their albums are pretty good. They thrive on melody and Chuck's singing rather than riffs, which is unusual in thrash, obviously. ------------- http://img844.imageshack.us/i/skullmoundsig.jpg/">  Uploaded with http://imageshack.us - ImageShack.us |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2015 at 5:58pm
I've actually only heard a couple songs by them which I did like, I need to start listening to more 
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Posted By: Dobbie03
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2015 at 1:02am
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I'd listen to these guys over Anthrax anyday. I'd take Exodus over both of them though. |
Posted By: Bosh66
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2015 at 6:12am
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Formation Of Damnation and Dark Roots are both quality albums for me. I wonder whether we're going to have a clear poll winner in the non-commital some good some bad album choice. It's the one I chose.
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Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2015 at 9:02am
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I really like them |
Posted By: Time Signature
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2015 at 5:22pm
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I actually like their two latest albums very much. I think they're a great band, plus Chuck Billy seems like the nicest person in the world. ------------- 
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Posted By: LittleBig
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2015 at 12:21am
 I forgot a simple option like " I like them" . my apologies. I do agree their last two albums were great. And Alex is back with them  |
Triceratopsoil wrote:Posted By: ProgMetaller2112
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2015 at 5:42pm
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Testament is one of those bands that I haven't listened to yet all that much so I can't gauge ------------- "Before you see the light you must die!!!!!!!!!!" - Slayer "Today is born the seventh one, born of woman, the seventh son" - Steve Harris |
Posted By: Gabimm
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2015 at 10:54am
I like, but i like more the Exodus.  But the album "Dark Roots of Earth" is very powerfull, very good! |
Posted By: Hellbender
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2015 at 10:17am
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Good band. Think their The Gathering album is their best. |
Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2015 at 11:09am
| Dark Roots of Earth is as good an album as they've ever released, possibly even my favourite. Great to see them on top of their game after being around for so long. |
Posted By: Vic
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2015 at 7:56am
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Right now, one of the best bands out there, crazy consistency. They have no bad albums, I mean Souls of Black, The Ritual and Demonic (which are the 3 "worst" of their career) are not bad albums at all, mediocre at worst but they still have great songs. I really liked Dark Roots of Earth, a solid 8 (and Throne of Thorns the song is a perfect ten, fantastic song) but I will always have The Legacy and The Gathering on top of everything else. ------------- 42 |
Posted By: Vim Fuego
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2015 at 12:39am
| I've written reviews of The Legacy (Bloody brilliant) and The New Order (mediocre, verging on crap), which I thought I'd put on Amazon. Can't find The Legacy one, and don't care about the New Order one. |