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Limited edition box contains digipak edition of the album (including three bonus tracks), a heavy metal belt buckle, fuel lighter, wristband, high quality printed patch, beer coaster and a three button set. 2011 release, the 10th studio album from the Florida-based Heavy Metal band. While not a concept album, founder Jon Schaffer admits there are unifying themes to several of the songs. In much the same way Horror Show (the band's tribute to classic characters from literature and movies) was born, band leader John Schaffer said his interest in dystopian themes in music and movies led him to try his hand at that genre as well. The end result is Iced Earth meets the nightmarish offspring of Brave New World and Blade Runner.
Dystopia: Limited Boxset Reviews
Dystopia: Limited Boxset Reviews
| 19 of 20 people found the following review helpful  Not bad, Iced Earth, By B. Frantz (Earth) - See all my reviews This review is from: Dystopia (Audio CD) I had my doubts about this album when I first heard it was going to be released this year. The ongoing line up changes has started to sour me on the band and I had little hope knowing that we were once again getting a new vocalist, Stu Block. However after listening to this a couple of times, I'm quite happy with the end result. Stu has the vocal power that seems to be a mix of ex volcalists Matt Barlow and Tim Owens wrapped all into one, which is a very good thing. Not really a drastic change in sound like there was when The Glorious Burden was released. The album has many good songs on it. My stand outs are V, Dystopia, and Anthem. Overall a soild album and should please Iced Earth fans. I would like to give Jon Shaffer some advice though, stop switching up the line up so often. Stick with a line up that works and keep it. I know things arent always in his control but at least make an effort to keep the band in one piece. Anyway, nice album and I hope they continue with this line up... Read more 16 of 18 people found the following review helpful  Welcome Stu!, By This review is from: Dystopia (Audio CD) Just thought id get in quick and give this album some early praise. This is Iced Earth, everything we have come to love plus more! Mr Block is a more than worthy replacement for Matt Barlow, and the music is nothing short of amazing. If youre an IE fan and were worried about would would happen after Barlow stepped down fear not! being a huge fan of Stu's other band Into Eternity i was aware of his talents, and after a few spins of Dystopia I am willing to say that he has added a few more dimensions to his amazing vocals, and at risk of being unpopular i would go as far as to say he is probably my favourite Iced Earth vocalist.So in short if you love Iced Earth get this disc! you will not be disappointed. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful Fantastic, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Dystopia (Audio CD) Fantastic album beginning to end. It sounds much more like IE's older stuff than the recent albums; to the point that i referred to it as 'the second coming of Something Wicked' when discussing with a friend earlier. I had my doubts about yet another new singer, though I liked both Barlow and Owens a lot; but Stu sounds remarkably good, with a very wide range and able to produce similar voice as both of them. From the sounds of things, he'll do justice to the older songs when in concert.The guitar and drum work is excellent as usual; very precise and many good riffs and some good solos. Overall, best metal album i've heard in quite a while. The music and lyrics really sound like an intentional effort to be more like the older to middle albums, and it works. And it's immediately good to my ear; very accessible, unlike a few earlier albums which took a number of listens to get into. |
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