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God Thing (Spec)
Vanden Plas
God Thing (Spec)
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
 
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Special edition reissue of the German progressive metal band's 1997 album features 11 tracks including two bonus tracks, 'Combien De Larmes' ('How Many Tears' French Version) & 'You Fly' (Live). Slipcase. Inside Out...  more »

     
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All Artists: Vanden Plas
Title: God Thing (Spec)
Members Wishing: 5
Total Copies: 0
Label: Inside Out U.S.
Release Date: 9/13/2004
Album Type: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered, Special Edition
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
Styles: Progressive, Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 693723006826, 069372300682

Synopsis

Album Description
Special edition reissue of the German progressive metal band's 1997 album features 11 tracks including two bonus tracks, 'Combien De Larmes' ('How Many Tears' French Version) & 'You Fly' (Live). Slipcase. Inside Out. 2004.
 

CD Reviews

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Andy Williamson | Chicago, IL | 02/06/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"What an eye opener! I've been a huge Dream Theater fan since 92, but this album (released the same year as DT's weaker release "Falling Into Infinity") caught me as my interest in them was beginning to wane. Germans Vanden Plas are SUPERBLY tight on this melodic/power/progressive rock masterpiece. "Garden of Stones" and "You Fly" showcase tremendously thick guitar tones. Listen to the amazing build up in the former and the the tremendous guitar harmonies in the latter. Oh my! I was in heaven. A similar intensity builds in "Crown Of Thorns" while the guitar line of "Salt In My Wounds" is just pulverizing. Kudos also to the magnificent bass player; check out the opening track of the disc. Wow! Very interesting, probing lyrics and nice artwork. But again, the proof in this pudding is in the *hearing*. Easily one of the best power/prog-metal releases EVER. An essential recording."
PROGRESSIVE METAL AT ITS FINEST..!!! IT WILL BLOW YOU AWAY.
ric33c | Manchester, NH United States | 04/12/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have all there CD's, and "The God Thing" Has to be Vanden Plas best CD to date. With "Beyond Daylight" a close second. You get everything with this CD. Thick guitar sound, great riffs, piano, great vocals, lots of changes, and great bass lines... I wouldn't change anything about this CD. If you like Dream Theater.. You will love Vanden Plas. I think "The God Thing" is the best choice for first time listeners. The more you listen to this CD.. The more you like it. "The God Thing" will be a great addition to your music collection. Believe me.. This CD will not leave your CD player."
Great album.
Jennifer Raney | portland, oregon United States | 07/16/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is really good. You can tell this is where they started to develop their current sound. They clearly just keep getting better. Buy it!!"