Tinnitus Sanctus [Import]

Edguy | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: PID
• ASIN: B001GV09DA
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #484,104 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not worth getting tinnitus over, February 13, 2009

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Charles "MetalMilitia5489" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tinnitus Sanctus (Audio CD)

Edguy's "Tinnitus Sanctus" isn't your typical Edguy album, nor did my ears even hear songs that stood out as Edguy to me. What we have here is something different, but so different it's hardly the band's signature sound, and so different that it's not even original. Edguy is a German metal band that have done things differently from "typical" power metal bands. Edguy dropped the power metal since 2004 in a way, and "Rocket Ride" was hardly power metal at all. If "Rocket Ride" was a hard rock record (many ways it was like hard rock and 80s classic heavy metal), then "Tinnitus Sanctus" is practically pure hard rock. There's hardly any metal on this album. There's hardly any Edguy on this album. There's hardly any creativity and musicality that previous Edguy albums had. Not even the band's video release "Ministry of Saints" which was a pretty heavy track but lacked creativity from Tobias Sammet's previous writing. "Ministry of Saints" was a cool song, it was more Edguy than any other song on the album, it wasn't as commercial as "Superheroes" but still commercial nonetheless. "Ministry of Saints" had a ridiculously repetitive guitar riff and lacks memorable guitar play but the melodies were nice on that. "Tinnitus Sanctus" is an album that simplifies Edguy's sound to a very disappointing low. There's almost no guitar riffs that stand out on this album as most of the guitar riffs are simply rhythm power chords, guitar solos are often short and typical of 80s American metal/hard rock tunes. What the hell is this? What happened to Edguy? This album sounds so...American rock that perhaps their European (majority) fanbase would have some major backlash against the band. Vocal melodies on this album are so mainstream sounding, they lack originality, and they don't even sound like Edguy melodies anymore. Tobias Sammet said in an interview that he'd rather create an "creative album" (like "Tinnitus..") than a "typical power metal stinker." Well, I'm sorry but this album lacks creativity. I'm not sure what he considers to be "creative" but have you heard the diversity and musicality on their previous albums? From 2000-2006, Edguy's albums "Mandrake," "Hellfire Club," and "Rocket Ride" were Edguy's more original albums breaking the power metal norms as a Helloween clone. They created this sound of their own...that was real creativity. "Tinnitus Sanctus" sounds like old American 80s hard rock. Most of the songs on this album don't have that Edguy kick to it. Even Tobias Sammet's work with Avantasia was creative. The "Metal Opera" albums had creativity in storytelling and classical atmosphere in the music. Sure, it had its typical power metal moments, but there was something about the melodies that differed it from the typical. "The Scarecrow," although I consider it musically weaker than the Metal Operas, was probably the most creative Avantasia album. It was diverse, progressive, and brought more influences outside of power metal while maintaining a very Tobias Sammet metal project. "The Scarecrow" was probably the most original sound that Sammet could create from a side project, it was considerably heavier and ballsy compared to the previous two. What I'm trying to say is that "Tinnitus Sanctus" isn't this magnum opus or super creative album that Edguy could have. It's an average album, it's Edguy's poorest effort. It's Tobias Sammet's poorest effort. I still enjoy listening to it but it gives me bittersweet emotions toward Edguy. There are some interesting songs, but I can't help but to think Edguy's trying to sound like 80s hard rock more than power metal, or that Tobias Sammet is trying to distance himself and the band away from the power metal roots that made Edguy so great in the first place. It's interesting, Tobias Sammet wrote every song on his own - the first time an Edguy album doesn't have any other credit. Despite enjoying the listens of the album, I'm pretty disappointed in the album. I can only recall 3 songs that were memorable - "Ministry of Saints," "Speedhoven," and "Wake Up Dreaming Black." Every else was that "oh that's cool...it's okay...blah" and could be skipped at times if I felt like it. Sorry Sammet, this isn't the best Edguy has ever sounded. Music isn't strong, it lacks the Edguy balls previous albums had, it lacks creativity, it lacks originality (and Edguy was all about originality...what happened with that guys?), and it lacks power. Tobias Sammet's voice isn't as great as it was before. It's very distorted, raspy, and doesn't sound so "alive." His vibrato isn't as clean anymore, and some of those melodies sound strange with his singing. I thought his voice was at it's best in 1998's "Vain Glory Opera." Up to 2006, it was still pretty good, but now I can't call him one of my favorite vocalists anymore. I still love Edguy though despite my major criticisms against the new album. I just listen to the albums before tons more. Honestly, I would have loved it if it sounded like "Rocket Ride." Edguy sounds really commercial and American with "Tinnitus Sanctus."

Strong songs: I wouldn't consider any song on this album "strong."
Pretty good songs: "Ministry of Saints," "Wake Up Dreaming Black," "Speedhoven."
Good/Decent songs: "The Pride of Creation," "Dragonfly," "Nine Lives," "Thorn Without A Rose."
Okay listens/weaker songs: "Sex Fire Religion,"" 9-2-9," "Dead or Rock."
Bad songs: "Aren't You A Little Pervert Too?!"

Every other Edguy song in the past has always been at least in the "pretty good songs-strong songs" area, but I haven't found a song that was just "Decent" until now.

So this album is definitely not worth getting "Tinnitus" over. It's not even heavy enough to get there. It can be powerful here and there. I can barely listen to this CD as an Edguy album more as a good hard rock album...from...Tobias Sammet. I have to say I still respect Tobias Sammet for daring to take steps outside of the label as a Power metal musicians. I know Edguy's been a tough band to label and why bother? But I'm really used to hearing previous Edguy stuff, it's hard to listen to this as an Edguy record.

My rating: 3 out of 5 for an Edguy CD. 3/5 for a hard rock album. 2/5 for a Metal album. There's no need to even bother with the "power metal" tag on this. If someone asked me what I think about this album...I say "It's alright, it's got its moments."

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An unfortunate release for Edguy, November 23, 2008

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R. Kappelmann "Ryan" (San Francisoo, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tinnitus Sanctus (Audio CD)

I really wish I didn't have to say this, but I have to echo the thoughts of the individual below me. This album was just dismal when it comes to any previous release by the likes of Edguy. I have been a fan of the things that most people like and most people don't like of Edguy, and upon listening to this, I feel like this was a HUGE step back for their creative writing process. Tracks that used to be very full of sound have been severely cut back to very bland sounding 4/4 time rock jams. Vocals and lyrics are just not hitting me as they used to. I readily admit I'm a terrible reviewer so give me some credit.
Ok, I get it, this isn't supposed to be Avantasia, and this isn't supposed to be like the previous works per-say, but this album gives me the feeling of a lot more lost than evolved. But hey, it's bound to happen. Bands release bad albums and most of the time produce epics after that. Can't learn to produce results without a few mistakes along the way right? Anyways, I'm not one of those guys who's going to say "I will never buy another album from them" etc because Edguy are still one of the bands I truly love and respect. Better luck next go around.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Everything is relative...., December 10, 2008

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Laura Giese (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tinnitus Sanctus (Audio CD)

When comparing to other EdGuy, this is not my favorite. However, when comparing to other bands, I still think this is an above average CD. There are a couple great tunes on it, especially track #1. This has a less heavy feel to it, and personally I miss Mandrake and Hellfire Club style. At any rate, still some catchy tunes on this one, and powerful vocals (one thing I'm sure will never change no matter what Tobi's singing), although the lyrics not so straightforward. I'm a huge fan and will hold out for the next album, although this seems to be the standard progression for most bands...they seem to mellow with age.