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I don't know what I'd do without Identity 5

10/28/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Here it is, The album you've been waiting for. The best label in metal, Century Media, finally releases an Identity which is more than just a compilation. It's a darn fine album as well. With very few weak tracks, and all styles of metal represented, this is the most consistantly good of the series. All of my favorite bands submitted their best stuff to ID5, the stars of which are my favorite band, Theatre of Tragedy doing their best song, and the Gathering. I usually hate the Gathering, but Liberty Bell is one of the coolest songs I've heard in a long time. Cryptopsy, Borknagar, too many great bands to mention. Buy it now."

Fine compilation of music, a definite buy.

06/17/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Those compilation masters up at Century Media have once again put together an impressive compilation with the idea of giving the listener a diverse taste of all that Century Media has to offer. A fine job they have done, as this cheaply-priced CD has not made its way out of my player since its purchase a month ago. This album reaches into the genres of heavy metal, death metal, black metal, 80's type power metal, and some music that is uncategorical, with excellent selections from bands of each selective genre. This albumn is meant to introduce rather than specialize. For those of you who are not familiar with some of these genres, you can't go wrong with this reasonably priced compilation. You cannot go wrong with the music represented here and it will convert the unfamiliar as the music featured is incredibly good. I can honestly say that there is not one bad song on this CD, and I'm sure you will agree wholeheartedly if you are open to new musical styles."