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5
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4.5-4
Great - Almost perfect records but there's probably a lacking.
3.5
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3
Average - Some good songs, some bad ones at about a half/half ratio.
2.5-2
Fair - Worth a listen, but best obtained by collectors.
1.5-1
Bad - Major problems with music, lyrics, production, etc.
0
Terrible - Waste of your life and time.
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Band
Acrid
Title
If You Knew
Type
LP/EP
Company
Independent
YOR
2010
Style
Traditional
Popular Reviews
Compelling only for those wanting everything
Acrid have been on the scene since 1996 and released their debut in 2003. It's hard to locate true metal acts in Switzerland considering how fecund the country is for AOR and hard rock births. Acrid are by the books traditional metal with a 'triumph in steel' sound played promptly and efficiently. However, it encroaches on hundreds of bands prior to making this one compelling only for those wanting everything. We all know those collector guys right? They have it for sure, just can't put their hands on it right now.
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1 :REVIEW COUNT 2.5 :AVE RATING
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Caveman 2004 Independent Frank Hill 8/3/2004 2.5 If You Knew 2010 Independent Eric Compton 12/1/2010 2.5
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