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Ambiguity
Brainstorm
Ambiguity
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
 
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All Artists: Brainstorm
Title: Ambiguity
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Metal Blade Import
Original Release Date: 7/11/2000
Release Date: 7/11/2000
Album Type: Import
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 039841433029

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More powerful than ever
Edson | Brasil | 07/13/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"They are back. And now with Andy B. Franck (Ex-Ivanhoe, -Symphorce, the new shouter who lends the new material a certain splendour. Heavy guitars, a lot of double-bass-attacks, impetuous way of playing make of this record one of best CDs of the year."
Not bad for their debut on Metal Blade records.
Lincoln 6 Echo | Harrisburg, IL USA | 01/07/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Before Ambiguity, Brainstorm had a different singer and they released two albums on a German record label, called B.O. Records. The second release is supposedly pretty good, even without Andy B. Franck as the frontman. Unfortunately the first two albums are OOP and are almost impossible to find, if not indeed totally impossible. Hopefully Metal Blade will get the rights to release these some day.



EDIT: Metalblade Europe did get the rights to these first two albums and in fact, remastered them, and released them in a 2-disc digipak with both the new remastered version and the original mix. The demo material that Brainstorm did is also included, split up between the two albums. Unfortunately, these remasters aren't availbale domestically, even through domestic import retailers. I had to get mine from Ebay from some overseas exporter, if I recall.





Anyway, Brainstorm is a power metal band from Germany, but currently using an American as their singer. Symphorce's frontman, Andy B. Franck. Yep, he's pulling double duty.



EDIT: I have since learned that Andy B. Franck is not American. Aparently that was a misnomer.



So what do they sound like? Well, it's been said that they sound in between Nevermore and Iced Earth. I'm only really familiar with Iced Earth, so I can't really confirm the former. Well, so do they? I guess...I can hear the progressiveness of Iced Earth in there, with the change-ups of guitar riffs and whatnot, but that's about it. The vocals are nowhere near Matt Barlow or Tim Owens. That said, though, they're still pretty good. That is, they mesh well with the music.



EDIT: Now after listening to this band for a couple years now, I don't see any similarities to Iced Earth and/or Nevermore. In fact, this band has a bit of the thrash sound to it. ie. their riffs are a bit chuggy like thrash metal tends to be.



Musically wise, Brainstorm is a power metal band that plays hard and heavy guitar riffs with well placed solos and clean vocals that give it the power metal sound. It's good. I've only got this album so far, but with the other three on order. I'm liking it so far. Hopefully the three newer albums can solidify my interest in this band, as it's one kind of sound that I've been craving lately. That is a power metal band that doesn't sound too whiney (or cheesey) with its vocals and lyrics.



EDIT: I have all their albums with a new one due out in 2009 already, and to be honest, I don't listen to them all that often. Every now and then, I do listen to their single "All These Words" from the Liquid Monster album.



But still, Ambiguity is still a great album in its own right. And since it was my first, and got the most play before I got the others, I am more familiar with it than the others."
Brainstorm : "Ambiguity"
Masked Jackal | Ft. Lauderdale, FL United States | 01/12/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

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Incredible. This is Heavy Metal at it's finest. Old school Metal done the way it's meant to be done. If you're a fan of any old school Metal, you'll love Brainstorm. I have to say that "Ambiguity" takes me back to the 80's style of Metal. It's a mixture of Iron Maiden / Priest / and some Nevermore....



The production is great, and the songs here really pull you in with their lyrics, and overall power. Great CD. I also recommend Brainstorm's "Soul Temptation", another neck breaker!!!!



BUY IT NOW!!!"