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Microscopic View of Telescopic Realm
Tourniquet
Microscopic View of Telescopic Realm
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal, Christian & Gospel
 
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Sixth full length release from L.A. metal band.Produced by Bill Metoyer (Slayer) and the band. Voted 'Favorite Band of the Decade' by HM Magazine. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

     
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All Artists: Tourniquet
Title: Microscopic View of Telescopic Realm
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Metal Blade
Original Release Date: 2/8/2000
Release Date: 2/8/2000
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal, Christian & Gospel
Styles: Progressive, Progressive Metal, Hard Rock & Metal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
Other Editions: Microscopic View of a Telescopic Realm
UPC: 039841428926

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Sixth full length release from L.A. metal band.Produced by Bill Metoyer (Slayer) and the band. Voted 'Favorite Band of the Decade' by HM Magazine. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

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This might be the best metal album ever recorded
Timotheus Josephus | 02/09/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"That might offend some Metallica fans, but I think its true. This latest Tourniquet album contains music much more complex AND well played than almost anything you'll hear today. If you're a fan of Metallica, Tool, Megadeth (Rust In Peace era) or anything else that qualifies as precision metal, then you need to check out this album. It contains a lot of influences from classical music - many of the guitar riffs sound as though they were written by Beethoven or Bach. The drumming on this album will leave you speechless. I think Ted Kirkpatrick can hold his own against any drummer today. Definitely check this out !"
Air guitar feast
SverreB | Oslo, Norway | 05/11/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Remember the old maxim that the Devil has all the best songs? Tourniquet might just prove that wrong. It is probably possible to listen to this album for the Christian lyrics, as a kind of "Slayer for decent people" and, considering the "helpful" Bible quotes supplied, it might be meant to. Whatever. However, it it also possible to enjoy this slab for its musical merits alone, and that's what I do. Ted Kirkpatrick knows how to craft intricate, yet interesting tunes and most of the songs are far too good to be judged on lyrical content alone (the exception being "Servant of the bones", which has some very clever lyrics, but is musically rather boring...). Choice highlights are "Tomb of Gilgamesh", which is a 7-minute speed-fest with lots of cello (and yes, it works!), and "Erratic palpitations of the human spirit", where vocalist Luke Easter (which I guess is an assumed name...) goes from some acapella Dave Mustaine-style snarling through a high-speed Jello Biafra rant to sounding not unlike the 1975-vintage Ozzy Osbourne. Great stuff. Easter sounds great throughout the album; he can both sing and bark. Thus, he goes well with the numerous twists and turns of the music. Not all songs are equally good, however, thus it receives only four stars.For some reason (I blame Stryper for this), I've always had a deep aversion to "White" metal, but Tourniquet could possibly change that. A must-have for all Annihilator and Megadeth fans, and worth checking out for anyone who likes quality metal."
Tourniquet-'Microscopic View Of Telescopic Realm'(Metal Blad
Mike Reed | USA | 10/07/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Awhile back,I thought there were MAYBE two different bands that had the same name,Tourniquet.After digging this CD up and going online,I can easily see now that there is just this one.Didn't realize the L.A. Christian metal ensemble had so may releases out.The eleven cuts here seem to have plenty of well played guitar riffs.Haven't heard that many 'metal' bands like this one.Tracks that make this disc worth repeated plays are "Drinking From The Poisoned Well","Servant Of The Bones","Martyr's Pose" and "Immunity Vector".Basically,just good thinking man's metal.You know,a band with something to say.Line-up:Luke Easter-vocals,Aaron Guerra-guitar,bass&vocals,Cameron Stone-cello,Jennifer Hall-flute and Ted Kirkpatrick-drums.Might possibly appeal to fans of Fates Warning,Nuclear Assault,Leatherwolf and Crimson Glory."