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5 Excellent - Masterpiece. A classic.
4.5-4 Great - Almost perfect records but there's probably a lacking.
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3 Average - Some good songs, some bad ones at about a half/half ratio.
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Band
Acrid
Title
If You Knew
Type
LP/EP
Company
Independent
YOR
2010
Style
Traditional
Popular Reviews
12/1/2010 - Review by: Eric Compton
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.
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
2.5
MUSIC
2.5
VOCALS
2.5
PRODUCTION
2.5
ARTWORK
2.5
LYRICS
2.5


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    2.5 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: ACRID
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Caveman
2004
Independent
Frank Hill8/3/2004
2.5
If You Knew
2010
Independent
Eric Compton12/1/2010
2.5

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