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SABATON SURVIVOR 2013: Results -> Primo Victoria wins!
- Thread starter Night Prowler
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Carolus Rex with only 1 vote 
Wtf is going on with the results 
Wtf is going on with the results
We have diverse tastes
I think it's more a FARCE!!!!! 
That would be me!
After few more listens, it ain't that bad, but it's also nowhere near Top 10 cause it's too repetitive and monotone (no sarcasm).
Forostar
Ancient Mariner
Apart from the first two, non of these simplistic thirteen in a dozen songs are near Top 10.
For weeks I've been yawning when looking at the poll options. No subtlety, odd rhythm, time change, spellbinding melody, magnificent guitar solo or anything else surprising left. All such songs eliminated because they were out of the order(?) Just generic, unoriginal and predictable metal left.
*runs for Crimson red tomatoes*
For weeks I've been yawning when looking at the poll options. No subtlety, odd rhythm, time change, spellbinding melody, magnificent guitar solo or anything else surprising left. All such songs eliminated because they were out of the order(?) Just generic, unoriginal and predictable metal left.
*runs for Crimson red tomatoes*
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I don't know. Sabaton excels at metal that is kinda bland and unpredictable. In fact, I'd say it's their signature. While I can't blame anyone who finds their music somewhat repetitive and simple, at the same time, that's why I love them. They're easy to get into, and I can kinda shut my brain off and let myself get carried along by the choruses and the like. When I'm pumping my fist in the air and howling "Gott mitt uns!" or "Panzer elite, born to compete, never retreat!" I realize they're cheesy as hell.
But I like that about them. So yes, perhaps if you're here for complex metal, then you won't be satisfied by Sabaton. But they were never about that, so maybe there's a disconnect there too.
But I like that about them. So yes, perhaps if you're here for complex metal, then you won't be satisfied by Sabaton. But they were never about that, so maybe there's a disconnect there too.
Much as I like Sabaton, I don't associate them with subtlety, intricate rhythm or time changes, and I don't really remember a whole lot of guitar solos from any of their songs. It's more fast-paced drama and energy than anything.
Forostar
Ancient Mariner
On some songs they did more than having impact with their Manowar effect (memorizing lyrics because of singing along) or the energy Brig mentions. These songs were not popular here but I love that side of theirs. Those are not complex songs. But they had indeed more subtlety, intricate rhythms and variety.
I'm not going to deny there's some good more-complex tracks, but I think there's a reason they fail to repeat those as their discography continues. And at this rate, we'll be saying Manowar uses the Sabaton effect!
I agree with Loosey and Brigs. Sabaton aren't about musical complexity or subtlety. They say themselves that they write primarily party songs. It's about having a beer, turning your brain off and enjoying a cheese fest. I don't see what's wrong with that.
