Nightwish

[DarkOtakuBoy]

Wow....let me just first say, what an amazing band! For anyone who doesn't know, Nightwish is a gothic opera metal group from Finland. The songs are absolutly amazing, and a lot of times, involve some fantasy subject...swords, dragons, and wizards...that kinda thing. (kinda like Dio, Rainbow, Malmsteen, or Iron Maiden)

Anyway, for those who know of them, what do you think of the new album 'Once'? I kinda have mixed feelings about it. They def. decided to go more 'metal' on this album, and the whole thing has a darker, heaver feel to it. Thats not bad AT ALL, but does anyone else think that they KINDA went light on the opera/fantasy stuff this time around? When compaired to older songs, like, "Elvenpath" or even "Dead Boy's Poem", it difference is QUITE obvious, but at the core, they are def. still Nightwish, with their amazing lyrics and spine-chilling vocals. ^_^
"Wish I had an Angel" is one of their hit songs from the new album, I guess. I was also surprised as hell to hear it on the raidio!! Really great song, though. I would have to say my favorite song from 'Once', though, is "Dead Gardens". Just magic.

OtakuBoy

PS: Does anyone know what "Dead Boy's Poem" is about? I'm guessing the kid wrote a suicide note to his loved ones and killed himself.

[Meggido]

I love Nightwish but haven't yet got "Once". I'm also trying to get some of their old stuff because it's supposedly a lot better and Nemo is a bloody good song.

Edit: I got "once" for Christmas. I have to say that my favourite songs on the album so far are "Planet Hell" and the 10 minute "Ghost Love Score".