Dimmu Borgir: World Misanthropy (2002) Review

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(More customer reviews)As a Dimmu Borgir fan, I was really waiting for this one to come out. Well, let's say I was a little disappointed. First, by the relatively short (yet extremely good) tracklist (don't get fooled btw, the 2 live experiences on Disc 1 are the same, the first one being accompanied by off-stage footage inbetween songs). Second, the image quality really isn't that great for DVD standard. For all those who really think the quality is 'top notch', maybe you need to check out what DVD quality is or can be. And I'm not only referring to the Superbit DVDs out there, I'm just comparing it to a similar release. Just compare it to the Cradle of Filth opus and you'll notice the big difference. No match possible. Same for the Emperor DVD, whose picture quality is way better than this one. I mean, take a look at the Live footage on the 2nd DVD, and u'll see what I'm talking about. I'm under the feeling those "holiday-amateur" videos were put there just to fill the DVD and to make the package look complete and appealing. Third and MOST disappointing part is the sound. I'm not talking about the overall balance, which is really good (u can sense they made a tremendous effort to get a very extreme and powerful sound, no doubt...), I'm talking about the sound normalization, which is to say the sound peaks and levels. Indeed, and especially in the Wacken liveset, u can clearly notice annoying sound variations throughout the entire performance, sound level decreasing, then rising up again etc...it gets real disturbing. And whats even weirder is that if you purchase the 3CD box, u'll notice that the Bonus CD, on which u can find the Wacken liveset DOES NOT contain those annoying sound variations. They should have been more careful, and maybe multiplexed the DVD picture with the bonus CD sound or smth...
This opus is still and somehow quite enjoyable, u can go for it, but some important details should have been taken care of before final release.

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3 disc filled with live footage, video clips and downloads.

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The Oracle Review

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(More customer reviews)Just got the Deluxe version with CD. As for the music...well I liked their first three albums and this is somewhat closer to those than their last release. However, it is sure not a 100% return to form; more of a 60% return maybe. Have to listen to it more obviously but so far highlights include basically the four first tracks. I was actually pretty impressed with Love Hate Sex Pain, heavy and haunting. Bad news though the middle of the disk seems quite average at first listen.
What you REALLY NEED TO KNOW right now is this: Do not buy the Deluxe version. The DVD is not very interesting. Also, inexplicably, the bonus songs are ON THE DVD! Just unbelievable. So if you think you are getting Whiskey Hangover as part of the CD to listen to, that is not the case. The description for the item is a little unclear about this, and I thought there's no way they were that stupid. Well, they are. The bonus songs are part of the DVD only, which makes them not real useful for listening to on a CD player or Ipod or what have you. Highly recommend you buy the cheaper version and then perhaps download the couple songs individually. Now you know.

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This Deluxe Edition includes a 30 minute Bonus DVD.The upcoming album arrives as the most anticipated 2010 rock release, so far. The debut single from the 10 song disc, "Cryin' Like A Bitch," is already blowing the doors off rock radio and the digital domain, furthering the Boston Band's record-breaking streak at the coveted Active Rock format. The punishing anthem, which debuted a mere three weeks ago as the most added new Active Rock single of the year, has already blazed to the Top 5 tier of the chart. "Cryin' Like A Bitch" is the 15th Top Five hit for the group, more than franchise artists such as Linkin Park, Foo Fighters, and others. It also marks Godsmack's record-breaking 18th Top 10 single of their career, extending their dominance as creators of the most Top 10 hits in Active rock history. Produced by Dave Fortman, who has worked with Mudvayne, Evanescence, and Simple Plan, among others, The Oracle is another lyrical and musical touchstone for the four member band. The new album revels in Godsmack's scorching underpinnings, served up via frontman Sully Erna's monster-vocals on the scathing new single, "Cryin' Like A Bitch," and other songs, including "Saints And Sinners," "War And Peace," "Devil's Swing," and "Good Day To Die." The Oracle is the band's first studio album since 2006's Godsmack IV, another platinum-plus trailblazer for the group, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Top albums chart (their 2nd #1 debut following 2003's Faceless) and harking back to the signature sound of multiplatinum masterpieces like their 5 million selling breakthrough debut album and 2000's AwakeConsidered one of the definitive alternative hard rock bands in contemporary music, The band's 12 year legacy - guided by fearless founder and frontman Sully Erna, includes nearly 15 million albums sold - highlighted by scores of sold-out international concerts, countless successful tours, a remarkable 18 hit singles, 4 platinum records, 1 gold EP and three Grammy nominations.

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