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01011001 Review

artist: ayreon date: 01/12/2009 category: compact discs
01011001
 Sound:10
 Lyrics:8.5
 Impression:8
 Overall rating:
 8.8 
 Users rating:
 8.3 
 Comments:
 26 
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overall: 8
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 comments posted
Ez0ph :
Awesome
I'm gonna get this now
I didn't even know that they were putting out a new album

POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 04:31 am / quote |
ldragon-slayerl :
I had it for some time, it's bloody good!
POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 05:31 am / quote |
El Maurizio :
I saw an interview with Arjen on a dutch tv-show just a few days ago, im not really a fan of the genre but im gonna check this album out, i might like it
POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 07:18 am / quote |
ultimo101 :
Thank you for an honest review
POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 07:48 am / quote |
ncgunn :
awesome review
POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 08:53 am / quote |
Raphael Faunus :
I honestly didn't like this album at all, though I suppose it can be suspected since I'm no big fan of prog-rock (King Crimson, OSI, Porcupine Tree and Chroma Key are exceptions). Generally there is little hold to it that in essence delivers any emotion to the listener; All it seems to be is shiny production and epic musicianship. However, I'm not -feeling- anything from it, so to speak, and seeing as it can't carry its workload on making you give a shit for the characters, it just doesn't quite work like you'd think a band should. King Crimson? Epitaph was a beautiful song that made you feel all forms of emotion. Unfortunately, Ayreon has no Epitaph.
POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 08:58 am / quote |
UtopiaBanished :
How would you compare it to The Human Equation though?
POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 11:22 am / quote |
Mihyaeru :
Wow I'm actually suprised to even see a review of an Ayreon album on here due to what appears to be the pure lack of fans hanging around UG...but anyway being a biy Ayreon fan meself I was eagily awaiting this album since I first heard it was to be released, but in teh end i think its a very good album. The Human Equation is still my favourite but this is still very good has some awesome moments on it but then some just good moments too. I think it is 1 of those albums that may take a few listens before you truly apprecaite it
POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 11:38 am / quote |
Reviewer Pete :
Mihyaeru wrote:

Wow I'm actually suprised to even see a review of an Ayreon album on here due to what appears to be the pure lack of fans hanging around UG...


I aim to please.....myself. :p

POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 11:43 am / quote |
whirleygig :
[quote=Raphael Faunus]I honestly didn't like this album at all, though I suppose it can be suspected since I'm no big fan of prog-rock (King Crimson, OSI, Porcupine Tree and Chroma Key are exceptions). Generally there is little hold to it that in essence delivers any emotion to the listener; All it seems to be is shiny production and epic musicianship. However, I'm not -feeling- anything from it, so to speak, and seeing as it can't carry its workload on making you give a shit for the characters, it just doesn't quite work like you'd think a band should. King Crimson? Epitaph was a beautiful song that made you feel all forms of emotion. Unfortunately, Ayreon has no Epitaph.[/quote]

I would say you need to check out 'The Human Equation'. The emotion in that masterpiece just blows me away. Definitely one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard.

POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 01:09 pm / quote |
ever dying :
Yay, 01 rocks.. It won't beat THE for me tho..
POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 01:12 pm / quote |
Metal_stuff :
I actually like Disc 2 a lot more. It brings out some of the folkish style that Arjen has used in past releases. As for as a HE compariso, I'd say its pretty close. Both albums have neat stories and the guests really make for a diverse sound on everything Arjen puts out. I'd say its a worthwhile listen for any fan of progressive music.
POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 05:20 pm / quote |
Night_Lights :
i didnt like The Human Equation but this has Hansi... hmm
POSTED: 02/01/2008 - 08:08 pm / quote |
highwayone73 :
A friend of mine has been playing this album nonstop for a few weeks now (thank you, bit torrent). As far as pure musicianship goes, Arjen can't be touched. The vocals suffer a bit but aren't horrible. This isn't quite as good as the Universal Migrator but it's a very strong release. Now could somebody please tab the riff from "The shooting company of Capt. Frans B. Cock" I'd be eternally greatful.
POSTED: 02/02/2008 - 04:18 am / quote |
Aziraphale :
I've always loved Arjen for the fact that to me he's the exact opposite of what Raphael Faunus described. Electric Castle and Equation are two of the most emotionally striking records I've heard, and despite being "prog" it never gets weird for the sake of being weird. To me he's one of the biggest musical geniouses on the planet, because he can write catchy songs without the slightest hint of musical clich้es.
POSTED: 02/02/2008 - 11:23 am / quote |
Yasaki :
Great CD like usual. Arjen did it again. It's not better then the rest. It's just good.

I'd give it an 8

POSTED: 02/02/2008 - 11:45 am / quote |
Universal_Moon :
ya the planet Y thing and the machines they are actually talking about the great PLanet nibiru story. quite interesting
POSTED: 02/02/2008 - 06:24 pm / quote |
BlisteringDDj :
Sweet album. It keeps up with the previous albums =)
POSTED: 02/02/2008 - 10:33 pm / quote |
ernasty10050 :
I think this album is awesome. I had never heard of Ayreon before but it's epic.
POSTED: 02/03/2008 - 04:41 am / quote |
Mihyaeru :
ernasty10050 :
I think this album is awesome. I had never heard of Ayreon before but it's epic.


Unfrotuantely theres a lot of people butm orep eople should he is a genius

POSTED: 02/03/2008 - 02:10 pm / quote |
DustyBannister :
ever dying wrote:

Yay, 01 rocks.. It won't beat THE for me tho..
That was an awesome album, I really like Universal Migrater Pt1

POSTED: 02/03/2008 - 09:35 pm / quote |
0oMatthiaso0 :
Just got the album today, I love it!
POSTED: 03/10/2008 - 05:17 pm / quote |
ivan_2894 :
GREAT ALBUM! love this and The Human Equation!!
POSTED: 06/23/2008 - 07:54 pm / quote |
heavyprog :
Good review, but I disagree pretty strongly with the comment about it dragging on. There are just so many good songs on this album and so many awesome performances that I never found it overlong.
POSTED: 12/19/2008 - 03:45 pm / quote |
aenimafist :
I just picked this up. Its pretty good.
POSTED: 01/29/2009 - 10:11 pm / quote |
Barrier_of_Pain :
Yah its pry good but its almost like he used horrible lyrics as a literary device in some spots...no need to cook babe i picked up fast food on the way...its finger licken good...and sometimes when that chic sings i shut the tape player off completely and wonder if i did that as a metaphor
POSTED: 05/01/2009 - 04:20 am / quote |
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