Hmm. I don't know. I love both songs, and both seem to end on that note of despair.
I do find Reign In Madness to be a more fitting end as the last chorus seems to fully complete the circle. I think that Reign and Iconoclast follow the same pattern and theme as far as the concept of the album follows.
I also prefer a more pwoerful/heavier song last but all of these things are just opinions.
I love both songs :D
Hmm. I don't know. I love both songs, and both seem to end on that note of despair.
I do find Reign In Madness to be a more fitting end as the last chorus seems to fully complete the circle. I think that Reign and Iconoclast follow the same pattern and theme as far as the concept of the album follows.
I also prefer a more pwoerful/heavier song last but all of these things are just opinions.
I love both songs :D
Same here! I mean, it would have been cool if the album ended off right after where he sings; "hit the lights and start the show..." and then faded out with the keyboard line (in 'Reign In Madness'). I'm just not too big on abrupt endings. The only album that's actually worked on was Protest The Hero's "Fortress". :)
Same here! I mean, it would have been cool if the album ended off right after where he sings; "hit the lights and start the show..." and then faded out with the keyboard line (in 'Reign In Madness'). I'm just not too big on abrupt endings. The only album that's actually worked on was Protest The Hero's "Fortress". :)
I mean, I loved this album, but I still think they were missing something... I mean, aside from a few tracks, the album was missing some diversity... even though I realize they were taking this album in a heavier direction than Paradise Lost. Maybe I'm just expecting too much :P I suppose the long wait had me hoping for an album that would top "The Divine Wings Of Tragedy".
This could have topped it, had they incorporated some of the "classic" Symphony X in a darker/heavier way- which they did (for example) on Iconoclast (the song), and I thought that was brilliant!
Haha, yeah I loved The Divine Wings, especially the epic song of the same name. The best concieved ending(for any album ever) for me would be Revalation(Divus Pennae Ex Tragoedia) flowing into The Divine Wings Of Tragedy. I wanna see them play that live. I think they've done something similar to that except they didnt play the full divine wings song.
Oh well, I wish they would have repeated that tasty intro keyboard theme on Reign In Madness right at the end. it would have made me even mroe satisfied witht he album :)
Haha, yeah I loved The Divine Wings, especially the epic song of the same name. The best concieved ending(for any album ever) for me would be Revalation(Divus Pennae Ex Tragoedia) flowing into The Divine Wings Of Tragedy. I wanna see them play that live. I think they've done something similar to that except they didnt play the full divine wings song.
Oh well, I wish they would have repeated that tasty intro keyboard theme on Reign In Madness right at the end. it would have made me even mroe satisfied witht he album :)
My thoughts exactly! I finished listening to the album for a fifth time, and I'd have to agree with you now; Reign In Madness is the better ending. "Revelation" is definitely one of my favourite songs; perfect way to end an album.
My thoughts exactly! I finished listening to the album for a fifth time, and I'd have to agree with you now; Reign In Madness is the better ending. "Revelation" is definitely one of my favourite songs; perfect way to end an album.
Agreed :)
Listening to Reign In Madness atm, god I wish I could have that intro on loop, the keyboard riff is epic, yet so simplistic :P
The lyrics are crazy good too
Agreed :)
Listening to Reign In Madness atm, god I wish I could have that intro on loop, the keyboard riff is epic, yet so simplistic :P
The lyrics are crazy good too
It's funny that you say that. I was just saying the same thing on the way home today listening to it in my car.
It's funny that you say that. I was just saying the same thing on the way home today listening to it in my car.
I love the last song too, especially the intro to it, but I felt that the last song should have been second to last, and "When All is Lost" should have definitely been the last song.
I love the last song too, especially the intro to it, but I felt that the last song should have been second to last, and "When All is Lost" should have definitely been the last song.
In either case, I remade the cd, putting it last and I like how it turned out :)
In either case, I remade the cd, putting it last and I like how it turned out :)
This is probably one of the best songs on the album, IMHO.
On another note; am I the only one who thinks that this is a better ending to the album than "Reign In Madness"?
Hmm. I don't know. I love both songs, and both seem to end on that note of despair. I do find Reign In Madness to be a more fitting end as the last chorus seems to fully complete the circle. I think that Reign and Iconoclast follow the same pattern and theme as far as the concept of the album follows. I also prefer a more pwoerful/heavier song last but all of these things are just opinions. I love both songs :D
Hmm. I don't know. I love both songs, and both seem to end on that note of despair. I do find Reign In Madness to be a more fitting end as the last chorus seems to fully complete the circle. I think that Reign and Iconoclast follow the same pattern and theme as far as the concept of the album follows. I also prefer a more pwoerful/heavier song last but all of these things are just opinions. I love both songs :D
Same here! I mean, it would have been cool if the album ended off right after where he sings; "hit the lights and start the show..." and then faded out with the keyboard line (in 'Reign In Madness'). I'm just not too big on abrupt endings. The only album that's actually worked on was Protest The Hero's "Fortress". :)
Same here! I mean, it would have been cool if the album ended off right after where he sings; "hit the lights and start the show..." and then faded out with the keyboard line (in 'Reign In Madness'). I'm just not too big on abrupt endings. The only album that's actually worked on was Protest The Hero's "Fortress". :)
I mean, I loved this album, but I still think they were missing something... I mean, aside from a few tracks, the album was missing some diversity... even though I realize they were taking this album in a heavier direction than Paradise Lost. Maybe I'm just expecting too much :P I suppose the long wait had me hoping for an album that would top "The Divine Wings Of Tragedy".
This could have topped it, had they incorporated some of the "classic" Symphony X in a darker/heavier way- which they did (for example) on Iconoclast (the song), and I thought that was brilliant!
I have to stop using "I mean,..." so much. LOL
I have to stop using "I mean,..." so much. LOL
Haha, yeah I loved The Divine Wings, especially the epic song of the same name. The best concieved ending(for any album ever) for me would be Revalation(Divus Pennae Ex Tragoedia) flowing into The Divine Wings Of Tragedy. I wanna see them play that live. I think they've done something similar to that except they didnt play the full divine wings song. Oh well, I wish they would have repeated that tasty intro keyboard theme on Reign In Madness right at the end. it would have made me even mroe satisfied witht he album :)
Haha, yeah I loved The Divine Wings, especially the epic song of the same name. The best concieved ending(for any album ever) for me would be Revalation(Divus Pennae Ex Tragoedia) flowing into The Divine Wings Of Tragedy. I wanna see them play that live. I think they've done something similar to that except they didnt play the full divine wings song. Oh well, I wish they would have repeated that tasty intro keyboard theme on Reign In Madness right at the end. it would have made me even mroe satisfied witht he album :)
My thoughts exactly! I finished listening to the album for a fifth time, and I'd have to agree with you now; Reign In Madness is the better ending. "Revelation" is definitely one of my favourite songs; perfect way to end an album.
My thoughts exactly! I finished listening to the album for a fifth time, and I'd have to agree with you now; Reign In Madness is the better ending. "Revelation" is definitely one of my favourite songs; perfect way to end an album.
Agreed :) Listening to Reign In Madness atm, god I wish I could have that intro on loop, the keyboard riff is epic, yet so simplistic :P The lyrics are crazy good too
Agreed :) Listening to Reign In Madness atm, god I wish I could have that intro on loop, the keyboard riff is epic, yet so simplistic :P The lyrics are crazy good too
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It's funny that you say that. I was just saying the same thing on the way home today listening to it in my car.
It's funny that you say that. I was just saying the same thing on the way home today listening to it in my car.
I love the last song too, especially the intro to it, but I felt that the last song should have been second to last, and "When All is Lost" should have definitely been the last song.
I love the last song too, especially the intro to it, but I felt that the last song should have been second to last, and "When All is Lost" should have definitely been the last song.
In either case, I remade the cd, putting it last and I like how it turned out :)
In either case, I remade the cd, putting it last and I like how it turned out :)