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Arch Enemy Album: “Stigmata [Japan Bonus Tracks]”
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Stigmata [Japan Bonus Tracks] |
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Release Date:2002-02-05
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Metal
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:766487272520
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Review - :
The vehicle through which {\death metal} guitar hero {$Michael Amott} channeled his most extreme {\instrumental} concepts, {$Arch Enemy} was an experiment that produced predictably wild and undeveloped results. After the group's debut, {^Black Earth}, shocked and amazed many fans of the Gothenburg sound, {$Arch Enemy} signed with {\indie metal} powerhouse {@Century Media} and released {^Stigmata} in 1998. As often happens with highly anticipated follow-ups, {^Stigmata} disappointed some fans with what some called a more restrained sound and lesser material. Realistically, the tightly constructed production was to be expected, and the real driving force behind {$Arch Enemy}'s success -- {$Amott}'s guitar work -- is definitely present. On the negative side, vocalist {$Johan Liiva} doesn't do much except stay out of the way, and the addition of {$Peter Wildoer} on drums (in place of {$Daniel Erlandsson}) doesn't help either. Perhaps confirming their critics, {$Arch Enemy} asked {$Erlandsson} to return for their next release, {^Burning Bridges}. These problems are really minor when balanced against {$Amott}'s massive playing and songwriting, so while {^Stigmata} is a fraction off from their debut form, {$Arch Enemy} still delivers some nice, melodic {\death metal} on the sophomore effort. ~ Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide
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