Talk:The Root of All Evil (album)

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They have officially released the album cover, its on their myspace, can somebody retrieve it, i dont want to make an account, thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by 206.116.10.54 (talk) 16:35, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Not a studio album
Going by wikipedia's description of a studio album, The Root of All Evil does not qualify as a studio album. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.158.87.77 (talk) 08:08, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

Actually it is a studio album, its the bands songs, redun, in studio, that qualifies as a studio album —Preceding unsigned comment added by 206.116.10.54 (talk) 05:49, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

The band have stated that this album is to be a re-imagining of older songs, and have, as has been said above, been entirely re-recorded. Among other changes, D'angelo has reportedly written new basslines for the album, suggesting that this qualifies as "new mateial". I'd say this qualifies as a studio album. Softwing (talk) 17:55, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Well if that's the case, the wiki article for studio album needs rewording. Mark handscombe (talk) 09:10, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

It fulfills the guidelines for a studio album without any need to change them. The album does not contain remixes or live recordings, and fulfills all other criteria. The only point of contention here is whether this is "new material" or not. I would argue that it does, In that it is rerecorded in its entirety and will have entirely new parts. Forinstance, the released track shows slight alterations in the guitar harmony, new vocal arrangements, and bass parts. Metal hammer have also said that at least one track, Bury Me An Angel, has an entirely new ending. Regardless of these changes, a cover album is nevertheless still a studio album, even in this rarer case when it is an album of self covers. --Softwing (talk) 12:09, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

Just to help back up what I've said:

The Spaghetti Incident?-Guns N' Roses

Undisputed Attitude-Slayer

Take Cover (album)- Queensryche

All of the above are cover albums, and all are considered studio albums.--Softwing (talk) 12:19, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

"revealed" tracks
I removed the four tracks that were allegedly "revealed" to be on the album. I think the tracks were picked up from this site, but the actual quote does not confirm the tracks: " ‘The Root Of All Evil’ presents classic tracks as ‘Beast Of Man’, ‘The Immortal’, ‘Transmigration Macabre’ or ‘Bridge Of Destiny’ with the insane vocals of Angela Gossow..."

Notice the word "or" there, seemingly used to imply that the album could contain "classic" songs like those, but not necessarily those specific songs. 71.162.36.91 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 16:11, 31 July 2009 (UTC).

That article is taken word for word from a recent blog on Arch Enemy's Myspace page, here. I think the suggestion is that these tracks will be on the album, but have to agree that the wording is somewhat ambiguous. It is probably best not to put a tacklisting on the page for now, but wait until we get clear clear confirmation.--Softwing (talk) 17:49, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Can somebody confirm the tracklisting thats up, because if not, than its just as good as a track wishlist. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 206.116.10.54 (talk) 02:57, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

It's legit, announced via the band's myspace. The notes underneath need to be altered however, as Diva Satanica was recorded during the Stigmata sessions, not for Burning Brdges. --Softwing (talk) 19:23, 14 August 2009 (UTC)

I've just added The track times and the bonus tracks to te article, as this information has appeared on multiple vendors, including Amazon and Play.com. If someone can find a a usuable image of the secial edition artwork, that would be great; I've yet to find one of sufficient quality to be used.--Softwing (talk) 14:42, 3 September 2009 (UTC)