Nightwish's Reviews

Century Child

(Average Rating: 7.40 out of 10)

Tis a good album

(Rated this album with 10 out of 10)
Reviewed by Taeryn from VA

Let me start by saying that I would reccomend "Ocean Born" or "Wishmaster" over this cd, but all the same, it is an excellent album for anyone who enjoys symphonic metal, and is fully worth the cost.

Another reviewer mentioned the male vocals are awful - I would disagree. They really are not bad, Marco can sing pretty well. They do however take something away from the music, if you're like me and just really love Tarja's vocals. But trust me, the male vocals on this album are much superior to any on "Angels Fall First" ;).

I'm a huge Nightwish fan, and as such, I loved this cd. For your benefit, I'll list tracks I most enjoyed: 2 "End of All Hope" (very opera-ish, excellent song), 3 "Dead to the World", 4 "Ever Dream", 6 "Forever Yours", 8 "Feel For You", 9 "The Phantom of the Opera" (Nightwish's version is great) and 10 "Beauty of the Beast". I didn't much like "Slaying the Dreamer", and "Ocean Soul" and "Bless the Child" were good, but average as far as Nightwish songs go.

So, you've heard my opinion. Buy "Ocean Born" over this (and be sure to get the cd with "Sleeping Sun" - best. song. ever.), or "Wishmaster". If you already have those, then go ahead and get this one next, and if you find you really love nightwish, wrap up your collection with "Angels...".

Buy this album on Amazon at $14.99