Poetry for the Poisoned
Kamelot
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The Great Pandemonium | Kamelot | 4:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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If Tomorrow Came | Kamelot | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Dear Editor | Kamelot | 1:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Zodiac | Kamelot | 3:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hunter's Season | Kamelot | 5:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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House On a Hill | Kamelot | 4:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Necropolis | Kamelot | 4:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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My Train of Thoughts | Kamelot | 4:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Seal of Woven Years | Kamelot | 5:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Poetry for the Poisoned, Pt. I: Incubus | Kamelot | 2:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Poetry for the Poisoned, Pt. II: So Long | Kamelot | 3:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Poetry for the Poisoned, Pt. III: All Is Over | Kamelot | 1:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Poetry for the Poisoned, Pt. IV: Dissection | Kamelot | 1:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Once Upon a Time | Kamelot | 3:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| BookletDigital Booklet - Poetry For The Poisoned | Kamelot | -- | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Album Review
On their ninth studio album, Kamelot once again bring their epic sound to bear on unsuspecting ears with Poetry for the Poisoned. Like their other albums, Poetry is a kind of sweeping prog metal symphony, taking heavy metal into the majestic and wide-open spaces of classical music. While Kamelot haven't done much to innovate on their sound, they certainly haven’t lost a step, delivering track after track of densely arranged power metal packed to the brim with swirling keyboards and driving guitar work. What really makes the band stand out, though, is singer Roy Khan. With Khan's background in opera, his voice is such a powerful presence in the songs that it’s able to stand out without overshadowing the rest of the music. Given their style of music, there's a fine line between getting lost in the composition and overpowering everything else, and it’s a line that Khan and Kamelot walk well. Really, balance is what Kamelot are all about, adding just enough symphonic and progressive elements to make the songs interesting without turning them into academic exercises, and enough power metal to ensure that the songs are heavy without letting them get too cheesy. With all of these things working in harmony, Poetry for the Poisoned makes for a welcome addition to the Kamelot discography. [An expanded edition, featuring an uncut version of "House on a Hill" and a DVD of bonus material, was released in 2010.]
Customer Reviews
The Hyde of Kamelot
Since the Black Halo Kamelot has proven a chameleon in the power metal scene. In Poetry of Poisoned we bear witness to a infectious darkness that festers in the very hearts of men and is released in a blaze of pyretic glory. The entire album seethes with an ebony silky beautiful that is terrifying and erotic. Roy Khan lets himself go in every track teasing the listener ever onward to this wonderland of corruption. As stated by others, Zodiac drips with unbridled malice dressed in gentle refinery. Poetry for the poisoned, the heart of the album is the crescendo of absolute beauty. The guitar riffs are at times subtle and gentle and other times merciless and unrelenting. Necropolis is a perfect example of synesthesia used as a weapon. The welcoming nightmare reverberating from this track is worthy of Poe. For any Kamelot fan this is a must buy cd. For any fan of power/progressive metal this is a must buy. For anyone that loves music that moves them and brings them into its own little world, this is a must buy cd.
It will not leave you wanting
Making a new album is stressful on a band, usually. Not only do they have to impress their old fans, but they have to create music that sounds different. Very few bands manage to do that correctly, but I am glad to say that Kamelot has pulled off a darker tone superbly without disappointing me, a long-time fan. There are a lot of guest artists in this album, and it really brings the songs to a new level.
The Great Pandemonium - The album opens up with a great track. It immediately sets the tone for the rest of the album. The guest vocals (Bjorn from "Soilwork") are well done, as well. (5/5)
If Tomorrow Came - This song will blow you away from the minute you begin listening to it. Youngblood (the guitarist) really steps it up with this song. (5/5)
The Zodiac - After the minute intro of "Dear Editor," the song explodes. This song was written really well, and the guest vocals from Jon Oliva (Savatage, Jon Oliva's Pain, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) really fit the Zodiac well. (4.5/5)
Hunter's Season - This is an amazing song that contains a guitar solo by Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind) that caught me off guard and left me wondering how they would pull this song off live. (4.5/5)
House on a Hill - Roy Khan (Kamelot's Vocalist) and Simone Simons (Epica's female vocalist) have the two most amazing voices in this genere, I believe. Their voices are beautiful together and this song was written superbly. A true Kamelot song. (5/5)
Necropolis - Kamelot filled this album with great songs. Catchy, dark, and has great guitar work once again. (5/5)
My Train of Thoughts - Has some very cool verses and chorus melodies. Awesome background effects, as well. (5/5)
Seal of Woven Years - This song has one of the most epic intros on this album, which is why I was so annoyed when the vocals kicked in. On first listen I was disgusted with this song, but since I have come to actually enjoy this song a lot. However, it is the only song on the album that actually disappointed me on the first listen. (3.5/5)
Poetry for the Poisoned (Pts. 1-4) - I don't know if it is because I had just come off a disappointment that I was so blown away by this song or not, but this song is EPIC regardless! The song moves along very smoothly and the reappearance of Simone Simons only makes the song that much better. The only problem was that it ended. (6/5)
Once Upon a Time - Kamelot loves ending their albums with songs that move at a blinding speed and leave you dazed. This song does its duty well. (4.5/5)
Thespian Drama - I know that this song isn't on the iTunes version of the album, but this bonus track is amazing. If you haven't heard this song yet, go and do it now. The song is an instrumental, but the musical talent in this song is on par with Liquid Tension Experiment (Dream Theater's instrumental band) in my book and leaves the album with an even better feeling than Once Upon a Time. (5/5)
I wasn't planning on giving such high scores to each song when I sat down to do this review, but when I really thought about all of the songs, I realized how amazing they each were. This album is on the level of The Black Halo for me, if not past it. Everything about this album impresses me now, and the brief disappointments I had with the album at the beginning have become things I look forward to listening to again. Just don't make us wait 3 years for another studio album again, Kamelot...
Final Verdict: Buy the album if you enjoy this genere of music. It will not leave you wanting.
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Overall it's OK. Nothing special. Nothing jumps out at you. maybe I'll need to listen to it 3 or 4 more times, but after 3 times of listening to the whole thing, I think one should be able to judge it. Oh well, they still are a great live band.
Biography
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s
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