Enemies of Reality [Extra tracks] [Import]

Enemies of Reality [Extra tracks] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Enemies Of Reality

2. Ambivalent

3. Never Purify

4. Tomorrow Turned Into Yesterday

5. I Voyager

6. Create The Infinite

7. Who Decides

8. Noumenon

9. Seed Awakening

10. All The Cowards Hide

11. Chances Three

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese edition of 2003 album features 11 tracks including 2 bonus tracks, 'All The Cowards Hide' & 'Chances Three'. Slipcase. Crown.

Enemies of Reality,Nevermore,Crown Japan,Heavy Metal,Pop,Rock

Average customer rating:

This album rocks!

It had to happen sooner or later...

What the heck happened to the production?

look past the production!

Progressive shredfest somehow spoiled by muddy production.

Enemies of Reality
Nevermore
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000A4G6D
Release Date: 2003-07-29

Tracks:

Enemies Of Reality
Ambivalent
Never Purify
Tomorrow Turned Into Yesterday
I, Voyager
Create The Infinite
Who Decides
Noumenon
Seed Awakening

Album Description

Seattle's Nevermore return after almost three years with this 2003 album. Century Media.

Customer Reviews:

This album rocks!.......2006-06-05

This is Nevermore's sixth full-length album another peak in the band's rapid ascend in the metal scene. The band is former SANCTUARY members Warrel Dane (vocals), Jeff Looms (guitar) and Jim Sheppard (bass). Throw in drummer Van Williams and you've got Nevermore. At first I didn't think to much about this album but the more I lessened to it the more I liked it. I started to hear all the master qualities that I missed when giving the album a quick once over. If your a Nevermore fan reading this then you might understand where I'm coming from with that last comment. The thing that caught my attention was Jef Looms's solo on I; Voyager and Enemies of Reality is pretty heavy. I think it does metal justice in my opinion. To me its the small things that make an album or a song good. This album may not be there best but it rocks pretty d### good to me.

It had to happen sooner or later..........2005-12-29

If I weren't biased, I would have only given one star.

Every good band does it... sell out. You can hear some of each song in every song on this album. Nevermore's last masterpiece was DEAD HEART, after that...

It's not that the songs are BAD. They're just linear. On DEAD HEART, NM switched gears with each song. This was especially so on their EP IN MEMORY. Each song was a masterpiece you could hang on the wall and admire as an individual work of art.

ENEMIES is a collection that you get the sense of the genius behind it only collectively. None of the songs really stand out on their own merit.

But hey. Awesome band. These aren't guitar-slinging nuts, these are musicians to be reckoned with. Their guitar work is unrivaled and the lyrics aren't just to meat up the sound.

They just didn't dispense with their talent as well as they usually do, that's all.
But that doesn't discredit their value as a legendary band.

What the heck happened to the production?.......2005-11-04

The only reason I'm giving this album a 2 instead of a 1 is because I think under all that muddy noise is some real good music. If I set my EQ just right I can hear something that sounds good. It might just be in my imagination but I can't fault the band completely for a bad production house. But, like the title says, this CD has HORRIBLE, DEPLORABLE, TERRIBLE, SAD, MISERABLE production quality. There are some CD's you buy that sound good on only certain types of stereo equipment. This cd sounds TERRIBLE on all configurations. The only album that I can think of that has just as bad if not worse production quality is "St.Anger" by Metallica, but at least Nevermore's music is still good, so that's the upside. Please Nevermore, if you are reading any of these reviews, I'm almost positive that your songs are awesome. Please produce another CD. We won't think any less of you!!! I just want to hear these awesome tunes. :(

look past the production!.......2005-09-12

I have yet to hear the remixed version, but this is a great cd, except for the song right before the last song, it's not very good. If not for that song, I'd give it a five.
I loved Sanctuary and liked the first Nevermore cd, but never got into them since the first cd.
This cd made me realise that they do indeed rock!
The songs are amazing and hopefully the remix sounds better, but if that didn't exist, I would be more than happy with this version.

Progressive shredfest somehow spoiled by muddy production........2005-08-23

This release is the second album I get from Nevermore. Compared to "This Godless Endeavour" (the other album I got) I think it's a bit more technical, but sadly the production does harm the final result -- yes, I own the original version, not the remastered one. While I love the dark, menacing sound of the rhythm guitar, the muddiness of the mix makes the listening experience not very enjoyable. It's a shame that Kelly Gray, who fairly played guitar for Queensryche, isn't equally good in playing the knobs and gauges for Nevermore. The abuse of voice overdubs (or harmonizers?), the unclear drumming and the overall felling that every instrument bleeds into the other; all that it's far from what I would call a good job. I hope the remastered version fixed all those issues -- I guess I'll purchase it, eventually.

Apart from the production problems, the songs here are very interesting. The first thing that I loved when I played the album was how Jeff Loomis doesn't shy when soloing. This guy is simply amazing, and here I guess he wanted to show his chops offs. So, be prepared to get a generous dose of serious shredding lead guitar.

Back to the songs, well, they don't have many hooks, but they do hit your head really hard. I like the dark melodies showing some modernized Iron Butterfly reminiscences. The lyrics and the arrangements are top-notch. These guys are in the league of Dream Theater and Fates Warning, no doubt about that. My personal highlights are "Never Purify" (that pounding sound, that middle section, and that fast solo!), "Noumenon" (a weird, but great song) and "Seed Awakening" (sometimes thrashy, sometimes menacing, with amazing lyrics and a very progressive feeling). I also like "I, Voyager" (for headbangers' guilty pleasures, with a "bonus" melodic chorus and a flashy guitar solo), "Ambivalent" (GREAT solo too) and "Enemies of Reality" (which contains another amazing solo from Loomis). As you see, I can remember almost every song here, so the pleasure is guaranteed for metal lovers.

To end the review, my main complains are, one, the aforementioned production problems; two, its length (it's way too short!) and three, Warrel Dane certainly is a fair-enough vocalist, but I would like him to showcase a wider range. Anyways, in spite of those (perhaps not so minor) flaws, the musicianship of these guys is so great, the compositions here are so good and the performance of the band is so tight that I don't dare to give to this album less than four stars. So, if you like a heavier variant of progressive rock, this is an album made for your tastes, besides any defect it might have. Go for it NOW!

Average customer rating:

My introduction to Nevermore
Whoa!... This sounds KILLER!
Seed Awakening
SO MUCH BETTER...
Yes, definitively better than the original.

Enemies of Reality
Nevermore
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Nevermore

ASIN: B0007VCVEA
Release Date: 2005-03-28

Tracks:

Enemies of Reality
Ambivalent
Never Purify
Tomorrow Turned into Yesterday
1, Voyager
Create the Infinite
Who Decides
Noumenon
Seed Awakening

Album Details

This Special Edition Includes their 2004 Studio Release with Three Bonus CD Rom Videos.

Customer Reviews:

My introduction to Nevermore.......2006-07-25

And what and introduction I received! One of my good friends recommended that I purchase the re-release of 'Enemies of Reality' as opposed to the original release. I picked up this album at a BestBuy over a year ago. First of all, Andy Sneap (genius) helped Nevermore with the overall sound and production with re-mixing and re-mastering the release. Most of the music that Andy Sneap produces usually sounds very good. He has an ear for great music. Moving on to the album, Nevermore continue their greatness of making great heavy metal.

Vocalist and lyricist Warrell Dane writes deeply emotional and relevent lyrics alongside breathtaking guitarist Jeff Loomis who can solo and riff until your brains ooze out your ears. The album stars out with the title track (Enemies of Reality) that is still to this day my favorite song by Nevermore. The song, Tomorrow Turned Into Yesterday, is a slower-paced song that is fun to crank over and over. 'I Voyager' is a fun song to hear live and the music video is pretty good. I was very impressed with Nevermore's riffing, obvious world-class talent, and Dane's top-notch vocals.

Nevermore's style of music should be appealing to many different fans of heavy metal. Their music is hard to pin-point, with some calling it power metal with elements of progressive. Call it what you want, but we have one of the best American metal bands right now in the genre. If you havn't seen this band live yet, DO IT! They put on a great show and play songs spanning their musical careers. The past four Nevermore albums, back with 'Dreaming Neon Black' all the way to 'This Godless Endeavor' are elite. Listeners should not be dissapointed. Listen and headbang!

Whoa!... This sounds KILLER!.......2006-06-27

With all due respect to anyone who actually liked the originally mix of this disc, it didn't sound anything like Nevermore. This may be sacrilege to many who read this, but I actually traded in the original pressing of "Enemies" at my local used C.D. store, because I couldn't even get through the first few tracks. I've been a fan of Dane & Co. since the Sanctuary days, and I've never had such a distaste for anything they've recorded. For those of you who still have not heard this abysmally atrocious debut of Nevermore playing grunge (seriously- I'm not even sure you can actually hear a single guitar solo on the whole disc), splurge and get the re-mix. Andy Sneap deserves HUGE kudos for cleaning up this mess. No, it still doesn't sound as good as their other releases, but it sounds a sh@tload better than it did. In short, it sounds like a Nevermore album (forgive the use of that antiquated term).

More objectively, judging the disc on its own merits, this is still not Nevermore's best stuff- even with the brilliant re-mix. If you're a fan already, you gotta have it. It's good. If, however, you're relatively new to the band, practically anything else from their catalogue would be a better place to start than this one. My personal recommendations would be "Dead Heart" and/or "Dreaming Neon Black".

Seed Awakening.......2006-03-02

To be honest, at first I avoided buying this remaster of the album, due to low budget I have, but decided so after enjoying the album "This Godless Endeavor" to the point of being able to be Warrel's backup on vox, I decided to pick up the remixed/remastered copy of "Enemies of Reality". First off, for the most part this is very much better mix of the songs, and without doubt the second half of the album.

But I guess first I'll give you the bad that still keeps this album from reaching 5 stars. The Vidoes were great, but somehow they only seem to play in mono on my pc. I don't know why. Second, the length of the album is still at 40:53 which for me is way too short. No bonus songs added or even live songs from the album or something. Videos are ok, but they are not playable on normal cd players. Save those Vids tho, I want a video collection after 4 more albums. :P

Now for a Quick review of the remastering of the album (plus's and minus's)

1. Enemies Of Reality- For the most part this track is just easyer to hear. Sounds are more appearent. The vocals sound a bit different too. I think the vocals in some parts in this song have been rerecorded. Or maybe Andy Sneap used a different master tape of Warrel. The Track overall, really ain't all that different from the older version.
2. Ambivalent- This track is more clearer mix, there seems to be more vocal tracks in this mix. Seems like something is a bit different about the guitar solo which makes it more interesting. This song improved greatly from Andy Sneap.
3. Never Purify- Without a doubt the verses sound better in this version. clearer vocals.
4. Tomorrow Turned Into Yesterday- This track really changed alot from the older mix. The guitar in the verses is more acoustic sounding. Probably the one track that changed the most.
5. I, Voyager - Not a great deal of difference here. The track is a bit clearer. Making it a bit more enjoyable. But this is one point where Andy didn't do much different, probably cause the track is pretty much the best the way it is.
6. Create The Infinite- This song was the worst for me on the older version of this song. And so, Andy focused on fixing the track. Its clear he sent more time than Kelly anyways. The Quiet annoy bridge was fixed totally. The vocals are now louder and more destict. The music there also slightly up.
7. Who Decides- Intro has vocals this time as it fades in, the mix is clear and crisp. Nothing more to say here.
8. Noumenon- This track seemed to be Mixed about the same as the older version except, at the end some vocals and guitar is more clearer. It's hard to tell the difference between the 2 versions of this song.
9. Seed Awakening- This song was overlooked to be frank on the older one. This time the vocals are clear, and the quiet weird bridges were turned up too. This track at the end of the day sounds now very different from Noumenon.
V1. Enemies of Reality- The Video is fun to watch, the only problem is how they edited the song so it was more the length that a radio hit is. I miss those parts cut out. Man Warrel sure does the hand singals enough. lol
V2. I, Voyager- This Video is very cool. Love the look of Warrel in this one. Vampires are so much fun to see played. Warrel is so Evil in this video. Love it!
V3. Enemies of Reality(Live at Wachen 2004)- Great Live show. They know how to do it live, thats for sure.

Verdict is this is better than the older version mixed by Kelly. Get the remastered version, if you want sharp vocals, and more focus tempo. The one time I'd suggest the older version , is maybe the title track. Most tracks are much better. This album is being sold at the Century Media web site. Buy it there.

SO MUCH BETTER..........2005-09-14

This is so much better than the original mix.
The drums actually sound good, not that crappy "St. Anger" drum sound that was on the original mix.
The guitars aren't quite as thick, but I'll take thinner guitars over crappy drum sound any day.
Andy Sneap should get an award for his job on this remix!!!!
These songs(and I heard the original mix first) made me get into Nevermore again after 8 years of not paying attention.
Now I own the whole collection.
AMAZING, JUST AMAZING!!!!!!!
If you haven't bought any Nevermore cds, I would get this one first!

Yes, definitively better than the original........2005-09-01

I own the original version, and in this new one the vocals are certainly brought upfront, everything is better defined, drums and bass sound far tighter, and the mix is way cleaner. However, the rhythm guitar's tone does suffer a bit. The ballsy mood, the deep dark tone that Kelly Gray succeeded in reflecting on the original version is somewhat lost here -- though just slightly, to be fair. But definitively, this remastered and remixed release is much more brilliant. The band shines as it should have in the first try; and the final product is unarguably better rounded. Given that the music in this album is pure metal genius, I have to give to this "corrected" version its well deserved five stars. Adding the fact that they included three videos in the enhanced section, one of them with the band performing "Enemies of reality" live, you bet you won't be disappointed -- this fairly compensates for the short duration of this album. In few words, consider giving to the original album a second try by purchasing this one, and you won't regret it. As this review's title points out: yes, definitively better than the original.

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Enemies of Reality

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000A8UW9
Release Date: 2003-08-12

Album Description

Seattle's Nevermore return after almost three years with this 2003 album featuring 9 tracks. Limited edition includes 1 bonus DVD that contains all three of the bands video clips, 'Believe In Nothing', 'Next In Line', & What Tomorrow Knows', plus the two live songs taken from the Century Media Ten-Year Anniversary DVD, 'Engines Of Hate' (Live USA 2001) & 'Beyond Within' (Live USA 2001). 14 tracks in all. Century Media.

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Enemies of Reality
Nevermore
Manufacturer: Crown Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000CBC02
Release Date: 2003-12-23

Tracks:

Enemies of Reality
Ambivalent
Never Purify
Tomorrow Turned into Yesterday
I, Voyager
Create the Infinite
Who Decides
Noumenon
Seed Awakening
All the Cowards Hide
Chances Three

Album Description

Japanese edition of 2003 album features 11 tracks including 2 bonus tracks, 'All The Cowards Hide' & 'Chances Three'. Slipcase. Crown.

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks: "All the Cowards Hide", and "Chances Three".

Average customer rating:

Enemies Of Reality
Nevermore
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000LX5KEM

Average customer rating:

Enemies Of Reality
Nevermore
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000LX86S4

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