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Wages of Sin

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I knew this album would rock. Why? It was ARCH ENEMY. My friend turned me on to them one day after we were talking and I asked him what ever happened to CARCASS. He popped it in the disc man and I was hooked. Ever since I have slowly purchased their albums. I heard the release of their newest album and I was not willing to wait for it to come out here! I purchased it like within two days. It was worth the cash because I put it in my CD player... and had goosebumps from begining to end. It's aranged with a non-stop barrage of harmonies that you'd expect from them. The female singer... well I was a bit apprehensive about it, but.. Angela if your reading this... WILL YOU BE MY WIFE? Heh Well.. why are you still reading this? Place an order!

I just got my hands on this several hours ago and I feel quite confident giving it 5 stars. A truly phenominal new release from this remarkable group. I was initially drawn to this album when reading about the new female vocalist Angela Gossow, who was said to have these great deathy gutteral vocals and screams. I couldn't really believe it without hearing it, but now I see! I still can't believe I'm hearing a female. It's incredible. It reminds me most of IN FLAMES. Musically the album contains all the great guitar-chases that we have come to expect from an ARCH ENEMY-release. The sound reminds me of NEVERMORE with the melodious guitars, slow intros and powerful riffs that are very hooky, but still extremely tough. The band uses breakneck-speed for shade, contrast and variety, rarely for long moments in the songs. Hopefully this will be released soon in the US so more people can enjoy it.

There I was sitting in the car with a friend of mine talking about music stuff. When I happen to mention "man, when is arch enemy releasing a new album..?", just before I said another word he raised his hand and said.. "don't say another word and listen" so I prepared myself for the best but when the music played my jaw dropped (like always duh.. ARCH ENEMY) but this time I drooled a bit, and then I said "MAAAN THAT GUY SINGING ROOOOCKS" (my heart started pumping faster at the sound of the music).. He said "What guy?". and I said, "What do u mean? did they actually hire a demon?) he said "nope, a girl". So I almost died laughing until he opened the CD cover and showed me her photo. I thought (AAaah THE GIRL OF MY DREAMS..). Anyway.. the music is extreme, and I couldn't believe how good this girl sings.

The more I dive into the world of Swedish metal the more I find that it just rips apart American metal in contrast. The change to a female vocalist had me worried when I first heard about it but...damn she's got one hell of a deep growl. The dueling guitars are great, especailly right when they kick in on Enemy Within, great opener, I just love the solo's too it. Next comes one of the single best metal songs I've heard of this side of Opeth, Burning Angel. The opening riffs and solo's at the begining just rule for the lack of a better term. Savage Messiah, Web of Lies, and Heart Of Darkness are mindboggling great too.

I recommend this to any fan of In Flames, Dark Tranquility, or Soilwork.

Finally I have this CD in my hands! Arch Enemy is one of those bands that you know what to expect on every album, but at the same time they always surprise us with something new...This CD isn't the exception. Thay take different elements from all their albums and combine them in an explosive mixture of heavy metal...Fast songs, slow songs, great solos(maybe their best), great intros, lots of melodies, and add a proggressive touch in "Enemy Within'"... I think the best on this album is that the songs have lots of riffs and variations, and changes of rhythms...My favorite album?...still a tough call... The vocals?...Well, I have nothing against Angela Gossow, and I think she does a great job in the album, but I prefer Johan. But don't worry! The MUSIC is SO GREAT that you won`t even pay attention to the vocals!Those four samples on the net can give you a general idea of the album, but listen to the whole album before making an opinion...I don`t want to describe each song 'cause I'll ruin the surprise... This CD rocks from beginning to end. The best album I've heard in a REALLY LONG TIME! I play it on and on...I can't stop listening to it... For all Arch Enemy and heavy metal fans...You won't be disappointed!

Arch Enemy came out with their debute in 1996. The First Cd was a big sucsess. Then they came out with two more great cds. Now the follow along those lines with wages of sin.This cd is amazing. The lyrics got better, the new singer is great and the guitar work by Mike and chris is amazing. The cd starts with a soft piano intro and then bam it just hits you with a fast melodic riff the is cool as hell. The first two songs sound like normal Arch Enemy. The next two songs are heavier than their normal style even for Black Earth. The nest song starts of with a slow intro then hits you with a slow powerful verse. The next song is a very heavy song with some brutal guitar parts and brutal singing. Then theres The First Deadly Sin, which is the fastest song on the cd. Then it goes into some what of a hardcore song but it's still very cool. Then theres an instrumental. Then theres a song that goes back to old Arch Enemy. The cd is great. Its just as good as any other cd by this amazing band. Its definetly worth the money.

I guess Arch Enemy is one of the best agressive bands of the world. This last album "Wages Of Sin" can make you imagine yourself in a car with this album louder than hell playing in your brain, driving and screaming all over the city and even if you hit something and die, a smile will be find on your face...stretched ear to ear! I've never heard a female vocal like that. It's not just a great one, but it's clean, it's powerful and it's amazing. Congratulations to Angela Gossow and her vocals. Congratulations to Michael Amott, Chris Amott, Sharlee D'Angelo and Daniel Erlandsson. You guys are great musicians. There's no good track in this album because all tracks are more than just "good".