Iced Earth--Iced Earth (1991)
Rating--8.2
The music on this debut album is blistering. However, it can be seen why the band eventually decided to change singers. While Gene Adam is a good singer, his voice and range don't feel quite right for the band---especially after hearing Barlow. The music sounds heavily influenced by 'Lightning'-era Metallica, 'Powerslave'-era Maiden, and 'Screaming'-era Priest---though probably faster than all of them. Excellent music and riffs throughout, as the band really shows its potential. But again, the singing leaves a little to be desired.
Highlights include "Colors," "Life and Death," "Funeral," "When the Night Falls," and the ripping namesake track.

TRACK LIST:

  1. Iced Earth
  2. Written on the Walls
  3. Colors
  4. Curse the Sky
  5. Life and Death
  6. Solitude
  7. Funeral
  8. When the Night Falls
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