On to bigger and better...
591344
I love to make smoothies if it means no seeds, so I thought this product would be the perfect solution for me. The first smoothie I made, I thought about doing cartwheels down the street, I was so excited at how it worked. However, today, it is in the trash after repeatedly having such a difficult time with it. There were some swear words used! I felt like I was wrestling a pig trying to push the handle down in order to sieve the seeds. When I first experienced this problem, I found that twisting the handle and pushing at the same time worked better. But the last three times, I spent 20 MINUTES trying to get this darn thing to work. My smoothie consisted of ice, milk, yogurt, banana and thawed berries. The Magic Bullet I use to blend these ingredients worked brillantly, but I still couldn't get the press to work. I'm done. In the garbage. Onto buying a Vitamix I guess.
2891177
They just get better and better.  I love the whole album.  You rule Al!  Please come here and do a concert again.
2437094
Getting better and better . I am trying to figure out how it can be so many versions of this book. WOW
2621494
I've always wanted a bigger penis and now I've got one, thanks to Samsung! It took me just five minutes to achieve what had previously seemed a pipe dream. I just whacked it out, took a quick video and then transferred it to DVD. Now whenever I want to fire it up I simply slap it into my blu ray and voila! I've got 85 inches! That's a massive increase from my original of...well never mind. I mean,  no-one ever complained but I longed for a much bigger model. Now when I walk down the street I hold my head (so to speak) high. I'm getting lots more dates - from all sexes. It's opened up a whole...new...world to me!
3001727
I REALLY like this album and am glad to see that Kamelot is continuing to evolve and mature. So many bands of this genre begin to get stagnant and eventually stale after every album begins to sound the same.

But I'm kind of conflicted as well due to one simple fact. I can think of many, many cases where a certain album by a band is a better album overall than it's predecessor, but that predecessor just happens to have that one single song that is better than anything on the newer release. Of course this is all personal opinion but two genre examples that quickly come to mind are Ozzy and Maiden.

I feel that Diary of a Madman is better overall than Blizzard of Oz though nothing on Diary quite equals the one-two punch of "Revelation (Mother Earth)" and "Steal Away the Night". And while I think Piece of Mind is superior to Number of the Beast overall, it doesn't have anything that tops the magnificent "Hallowed Be Thy name".

Ghost Opera is like this; while I think it's (slightly) better overall, I haven't heard anything that tops Black Halo's "March of Mephisto". But, reading the reviews, I see that many fans like Halo better overall anyway.

In any case, I really like "Rule the World", "Love you to Death", "Up Thru the Ashes",  "Edenecho" and the bonus track "The Pendulous Fall". And, if the band continues to evolve in this way...I can't wait for the next one!! But I have to say the "bonus" DVD wasn't worth it, only 2 videos and one was a making of..., but, then again I haven't seen one yet that didn't come with the DVD so I wonder how much cheaper it would have been?

Now if they'd just come to Atlanta (or anywhere closer than a 10 hr drive) so I can go see them!!!! Because, judging by the "One Cold Winter's Night" DVD and what I'm hearing on Ghost Opera..... I'd sure like to!!!
2263908
Bigger than expected, but probably better that way
4726057
I loved the first album so much, that I had a hard time with any of the new ones...but after playing this one a few times.  I AM HOOKED.  I love it.
1621854
bigger than expected! which made it even better :-)
821443
With the release of their third album, "Eureka", Rooney has taken a step, again, in the right direction. With "Calling the World", Rooney, grew up. But now, with "Eureka", they have matured and really came into their own. Does this have a lot to do with them breaking away from Geffen Records and starting their own label, I think so. Just look at the lyrics in "I'm a Terrible Person" (from their debut album) to the lyrics from "Holdin' On". No one can deny the immense growth the band has had in both lyrics and chord progressions. While their first CD was about the fun of LA and being young and in a rock band, "Eureka" is about growing up and facing what life has throw at you- the good and all the bad. If you are a fan of this always catchy band ("I Can't Get Enough" is one of the bands catchiest songs, referencing back to "I'm Shakin'" and "Sorry Sorry"), you will love to see the boys finally entering their own stride. Rooney has and, with "Eureka", proves to always be: fun California sunshine rock n roll. Even if you are not a fan, this is a great place to start. Congrats guys on a great, self produced, mature, album. Fans will love it.
239733
Is it possible that this volume was even better than the previous ones?  I'm looking forward to #4.  Bring it on.
3030384
First book of series, they get better and better!
4652322
Thought it would be bigger, but still damn awesome.
389338
A huge step up in quality from her first EP! This is really showing alot of growth. From an F to a D-
278324
For those giving a somewhat sub-standard review on this album, they obviously don't understand the natural progression of any strong band. This album is very produced, yet is very nicely listened to from beginning to end. The prior albums where excellent listens as well, however, lacked the production 'punching power' that this album does have. I cheer the band for taking it to the next level,though bringing back the simplicity of some earlier material may benefit the next project for the ever growing legions of fans. They are a truly remarkable band live and anyone having the chance to see them will be justly rewarded in their effort.
954353
Why didn't this band make it bigger. I LOVE this album. I wore out two cassettes and can't wait to get more copies of their music.  wish they had more out. Where are they now?
4614982
In the beginning was hard, but then... they grew and grew and grew in awesomeness. Great collection to start, go for it!!!!
3205183
Lots of action, & high body count.  It doesn't get better than that.