(Rated this album with 10 out of 10) Reviewed by
Sean Friess
from Wauseon, Ohio
Many people seem to be angry that Hammerfall doesn't show lots of originality. Who cares? This band plays and writes with more energy fire than almost anyone else. These songs are incredibly well-crafted and catchy and performed impressively as well. Many brand Hammerfall sell-outs, but I can't see a power metal sounding like this and selling out. Nobody is listening to this to be more popular. As soon as Hammerfall can write ballads that aren't painfully cheesy they will know everything (I have Renegade, and Always Will Be makes me want to puke).
