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Band
Sonata Arctica
Title
Stones Grow Her Name
Type
LP/EP
Company
Nuclear Blast
YOR
2012
Style
Power
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Sonata Arctica's album Stones Grow Her Name, due to be released state side on May 22nd, is a testament to why I have such a hard time getting into power metal. The album is one of the worst albums I have heard in a long time. The songs are ridiculous and over the top and there isn't much in the way of music to capture my interest. Songs like "Shitload of Money" and "Only the Broken Hearts (Make You Beautiful)" are some of the worst songs I have ever heard. Do not waste your time on this album whatsoever.
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