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Poll Question: Which is your favourite album?
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
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1 [3.33%]
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3 [10.00%]
1 [3.33%]
9 [30.00%]
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1 [3.33%]
3 [10.00%]
3 [10.00%]
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2 [6.67%]
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1 [3.33%]
1 [3.33%]
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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

I'm sorry, Paul, if my characterizing of your Symphonic Metal Heaven was a bit too rough, and I hadn't even seen all the albums when I did it, so my basis for doing it could be better - but what I saw was not quite what I expected, so I got myself a little chock.

And I can say that my comment was partly meant as fun. Smile


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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

I'm sorry, Paul, if my characterizing of your Symphonic Metal Heaven was a bit too rough, and I hadn't even seen all the albums when I did it, so my basis for doing it could be better - but what I saw was not quite what I expected, so I got myself a little chock.
There's absolutely nothing to apologise for. My Symphonic Metal poll selection is probably not what anyone expected, so you're not alone, and I've had far worse criticism from one or two others here, without mentioning any names. Wink

I'll have a look at it tomorrow, Paul, but I can say that your use here of the term "Symphonic Metal" is not exactly according to the standard. 
You're quite right. There's at least a couple of dubious Symphonic Metal entries (Ayreon & Evanescence) in the poll, but they're just too good to leave out. Smile
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

I'm sorry, Paul, if my characterizing of your Symphonic Metal Heaven was a bit too rough, and I hadn't even seen all the albums when I did it, so my basis for doing it could be better - but what I saw was not quite what I expected, so I got myself a little chock.
There's absolutely nothing to apologise for. My Symphonic Metal poll selection is probably not what anyone expected, so you're not alone, and I've had far worse criticism from one or two others here, without mentioning any names. Wink

I'll have a look at it tomorrow, Paul, but I can say that your use here of the term "Symphonic Metal" is not exactly according to the standard. 


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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:


I'm sorry, Paul, if my characterizing of your Symphonic Metal Heaven was a bit too rough, and I hadn't even seen all the albums when I did it, so my basis for doing it could be better - but what I saw was not quite what I expected, so I got myself a little chock.
There's absolutely nothing to apologise for. My Symphonic Metal poll selection is probably not what anyone expected, so you're not alone, and I've had far worse criticism from one or two others here, without mentioning any names. Wink
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I'm sorry, Paul, if my characterizing of your Symphonic Metal Heaven was a bit too rough, and I hadn't even seen all the albums when I did it, so my basis for doing it could be better - but what I saw was not quite what I expected, so I got myself a little chock.
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Tough choice between Ayreon and Evanescence…but it has to be Ayreon😎
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I wouldn't call it Symph metal. Gothic is more appropriate, but Evanescence and Lacuna Coil's are great albums, so Evanescence is my vote.
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

Keep on wondering, Paul. Big smile

- and you even still owe me an answer. Star
An answer? I'm not sure what the question was. Tongue

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Keep on wondering, Paul. Big smile

- and you even still owe me an answer. LOL
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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:


Keep on wondering, Paul. Big smile

- and you even still owe me an answer. Star




An answer? I'm not sure what the question was. Tongue
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Keep on wondering, Paul. Big smile

- and you even still owe me an answer. Star






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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

I surely understand your Thumbs Up here, but I'm sorry to tell (again) that I am lost in this part of your Symphonic Metal Heaven , as well. Smile

Neverthereless, I certainly appreciate your very demanding and very good effort with this poll. Smile



Thanks again. It was a real labour of love putting this poll together. I'm just wondering if you can identify the four Symphonic Metal goddesses in the photo above. Ermm
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Earth, Wind and Fire (& Water):- The Shining Stars of Symphonic Metal.  Full marks if you can identify these four well-known Queens of Symphonic Metal. Thumbs Up



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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

I surely understand your Thumbs Up here, but I'm sorry to tell (again) that I am lost in this part of your Symphonic Metal Heaven , as well. Smile

Neverthereless, I certainly appreciate your very demanding and very good effort with this poll, Paul. Smile


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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

... actually, I'm quite fond of Master of Puppets (1986). 

Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

And I'll give Plays Metallica by Four Cellos some listen on this occasion.
Then, I can already tell that I find Apocalyptica's cover of Enter Sandman quite interesting, and even better than the original version, but it might be how far I get with this album.
Showed not to be true, as I at least find a couple more tracks interesting. Smile

But I surely don't like the covers of songs from Master of Puppets (1986) Unhappy as I'm (in general as well) certainly most fond of the original versions (particularly when I like them).



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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Earth, Wind and Fire (& Water):- The Shining Stars of Symphonic Metal.  Full marks if you can identify these four well-known Queens of Symphonic Metal. Thumbs Up

I surely understand your Thumbs Up here, but I'm sorry to tell (again) that I am lost in this part of your Symphonic Metal Heaven , as well. Smile


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^ Yes, it's definitely an improvement, although it's a pity I can't colorize the title of the poll as I've already tried and failed. Wink

Earth, Wind and Fire (& Water):- The Shining Stars of Symphonic Metal.  Full marks if you can identify these four well-known Queens of Symphonic Metal. Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

Now I've had a bit closer look at your picks for this Symphonic Metal Heaven  
and it seems to be a more mixed heaven than I thought, Paul,
so I think that I'll better give it another colour  DeadStern SmileEvil SmileTongueLamp

and I'd be most happy to vote for Mercyfull Fate - Melissa (1983) 
- even it's older than all your other picks. Ermm

Just to be sure you notice it, I've made the Symphonic Metal Heaven brighter.

However, I'm not sure if you like it better, as the present colour is much similar to the one much used on the cover of Master of Puppets (1986). Big smile 


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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

I must admit, I'm not a big fan of the head-slammin' sound of Metallica, so if they appeared at a gig I was attending, it'd be a case of Enter Sandman, and exit prog fan, meaning me. Tongue

I can understand that but actually, I'm quite fond of Master of Puppets (1986). 

The only Metallica album I have any great liking for is Lulu, with Lou Reed (which I love), and when it comes to Master of Puppets, I’ll stick to Osada Vida’s cover of it:
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Originally posted by Hiram Hiram wrote:

Voted Apocalyptica - Plays Metallica by Four Cellos for its sheer cheesiness. I wish they'd kept it a one-off project and not become a real band. 


Why? Cult and Reflections are wonderful albums in their own right. I'd really hate to have missed them.

I just find the initial idea of playing Metallica with cellos silly, but since they made a successful career out of it, perhaps surprisingly to even themselves, more power to them. I'm not their fan and I don't know their later works well, so you can ignore my opinion. Smile
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Originally posted by Hiram Hiram wrote:

Voted Apocalyptica - Plays Metallica by Four Cellos for its sheer cheesiness. I wish they'd kept it a one-off project and not become a real band. 


Why? Cult and Reflections are wonderful albums in their own right. I'd really hate to have missed them.
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