I used the "your mother" as a convenient tag for people who would not normally listen to the Darkest Desires gendre at all. In my case, the person concerned being my non-subscribing better half. Too subtle? I suspect I am not alone. Hence, it would be useful to identify softer, "nicer"...

I've been toying with making a compilation of the more "accessible" Darkest Desires songs for my better half ... Any ideas?

OK, me too ... could someone please PM me ... thanks !!! Also, could we have some BEFORE and AFTER photos ??? Nix

"The Lamb" is album is generally accepted as a classic, possibly the ultimate prog concept album of all time and has a huge cult following. Not surprisingly a Google search of "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" finds over 20,000 references. When released, it was highly critically acclaimed...

Quote: Originally posted by minya And I just have to sit and wonder... what the hell is WRONG with you people!? Are you NUTS!? Nearly every single day I discover a new band or artist or album that I have not yet heard and that often blows me away and shows me something totally new...

'Edge of the ocean' - Ivy (though I have never heard it or the commercial) Nix

Hi DA Who is the Scott you mentioned before?

Thanks for tip KR - will have a listen to Comalies. Also, will look at Macbeth: Romantic Tragedy’s Crescendo (1998) and Vanitas (2001)??? See Dweeb review Previously mentioned by lesotho in Darkest Desires "Macbeth are an alright band along the lines of tot... less mellow more active...

Quote: Originally posted by Dusty Chalk I didn't think Within Temptation and After Forever really qualify, and if they do, then Lacuna Coil definitely qualify. Listen to, for example, Senzafine, I think it captures exactly that contrast of which DA speaks. It's supposed to be about a man...

Quote: Originally posted by DarkAngel Hey Nic, I don't consider any of the above groups [Therion, The Gathering, Lacuna Coil, Nightwish, Lacrimosa, Blind Guardian, Dark Tranquillity] B/B because the don't have the necessary dialog/interplay between pristine clean female vocals and dark...

The Core. The following six groups almost always come up in any B&B list: - Tristania - Theatre of Tragedy - Trail of Tears - The Sins of Thy Beloved - Within Temptation - After Forever All of these have the essential duets with growley male / clear female vocals that characterise B&B...

I can't let this go by without mentioning the kings of prog, Yes. As an example, Close To The Edge (Anderson/Howe) - the first verse of I. The Solid Time Of Change: "A seasoned witch could call you from the depths of your disgrace, And rearrange your liver to the solid mental grace, And...

Quote: Originally posted by strohmie Haha. I saw that post and was all ready to reply...but decided better of it. Generally it's a better idea just to ignore the person. ^_^ I was tempted to tell that ############ to go and #### elsewhere. Nasty, tricksy memberses Should just...

Oh, and to kick off, here is DarkAngel's B&B Top Ten (posted elsewhere): 1) Tristania - Beyond the Veil 2) Tristania - Widow's Weeds 3) Theatre of Tragedy - Aegis 4) Trail of Tears - Profundemonium 5) Darzamat - Flames of Black Art 6) Penumbra - Last Bewitchment 7) Theatre of Tragedy -...

This thread is intended to focus on the metal style generally known as Beauty & the Beast and answere the following: 1. What are the essential elements of the the style? 2. Are there identifiable Beauty & the Beast sub-gendres? 3. Which groups (and which CDs particularly) qualify for...