Reviewing EVERY Nightwish Album!

By semi-popular demand, we're dissecting the discography of symphonic & power metal's biggest band.
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[@MarceloZ2]

Wasn't expecting a Reviewing Every Nightwish Album. Nice. Angels Fall First - 2.5/5 Oceanborn - 4.5/5 Wishmaster - 3.5/5 Century Child - 5/5 Once - 4/5 Dark Passion Play - 3/5 Imaginaerum - 4.5/5 Endless Forms Most Beautiful - 4/5 Human :||: Nature - 4/5

[@TheStrongBoyz19]

I always have been hearing great things about Nightwish many times, but I have been getting into them since last week. I am digging their material and I really enjoy the combination of striking, dramatic and huge symphonic elements with metal. Great video for this segment once again!

[@TheNightmareRider]

Funny story about how I was introduced to Nightwish. Back in 2006, Runescape was the hottest MMO around, but it also had a feature of PVP that you would drop your items when you died for other players to loot. Then came the 06/06/06 Runescape Massacre. There was this huge party event, in which people could duel, but no items would be lost. But then when everybody was suddenly teleported out, the game glitched and allowed for full PVP... except most people couldn't fight back. How does this tie into Nightwish? You can find a video of the Runescape Massacre set to "Planet Hell". That's how I found them, and as such, Once is the album that introduced me to Nightwish. That's why I have a bias towards the clarity of the melodies on that album compared to their earlier work, where Tarja was arguably at her best. I agree that Anette, while an amazing singer, was not a good fit for Nightwish, although considering how much I love Imaginearum, I think it's fair to say she did something right. He more pop-style vocals lends itself well to "I want my tears back" and "Scaretale". Not to mention "Last Ride of the Day" is simple, but SO SO effective. If you really want a good time, look up "Last Ride of the Day" live, with Floor on vocals. She *slays* it, and makes it one of their best live songs, even the best live symphonic metal song out there. The albums with Floor? They haven't quite grabbed me as the earlier Nightwish albums did. "Noise" kinda feels like "OK Boomer" the song, but I will say "How's the Heart" means a lot to me as someone who struggles with mental health. I greatly appreciate you taking this journey, since I know Symphonic Power Metal isn't your particular favoured metal subgenre. You did a great job with balanced, yet still honest conversation starters. Keep up the good work, man :)

[@imaKaiya]

Here before the army gets here and tears you apart 🤪🤣 Love your channel!

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

is... is that a legit possibility? If so I'm weirdly pumped lmao

[@thatdevilmusic6670]

@@themetalmeltdownofficial Oh yeah. There are high possibilities for a drinking game due to the hyper sensitivity of the fan base ;)

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

oh HELL YES, LETS GOOOO

[@imaKaiya]

@@themetalmeltdownofficial definitely prepare your liver if you decide to do a drinking game 👀

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

It's always prepared 😈🍻

[@may14ification]

I was today years old when I realize that 59 was in fact a bigger number than 41. God bless you.

[@IanBullass-h5n]

Interesting to hear the post tarja review as I stopped at once .. Great video

[@vadercellkey]

I really enjoy your reviews when you're outside your 'comfort zone.' You should do more of that, reviewing other discographies like Angra, Avantasia, Edguy, Shaman, Stratovarius, etc. It would be really cool to watch (and potentially funny 😅).

[@blackwaterrust476]

Haven’t heard all their albums, but from what I’ve heard, it’s mostly really good. Oceanborn, Once and imaginearium are bangers.

[@martinnapier6286]

I still love Nightwish, particularly the Tarja era. Oceanborn has always been my favourite.

[@alexpinet3503]

Hahahaha holy fuck when he said “the election is rigged”. I love this shit.

[@deathbats3231]

Great Nightwish studio albums ranking have all their studio albums can’t wait to get the new one on Friday! now make an EPICA album rankings!

[@patrik4783]

When I was a kid, my dad put Amaranth, I Wish I had an Angel and Nemo on to my iPod to surprise me and I really fell in love with the band, so I have a soft spot in my heart for Once, Dark Passion Play and Imaginarium (which was a new release for me as a new fan). I agree that the old material is superior, but seeing those 2/5 really made me wince a bit 😅 great video tho!

[@thepredator666qc4]

I disagree for the first album, i would not touch the sound a single bit, it is perfect as it is.

[@dknchev9657]

When I was first getting into metal I really enjoyed Nightwish Then I kind of had a fall off with them But years later I have a new found appreciation for them. Nightwish are awesome.

[@themastersword1621]

Always like the discography reviews. Dream Theater next simply for the chaos.

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Heeeeelll nooooo

[@V4Velius]

Having Once and Dark Passion Play at the same score is insane to me. Once is a weaker record than it's predecessors and I recall being somewhat let down by it when it dropped but it's pretty good. Besides the points you made I thought the production had a pretty decent and uniform feel that was a step up for their style. The riffs were still meaty and fun to play, the bass in particular had a nice spot in the mix IMO. The low points for me were the simplicity of a few tracks (looking at you, Nemo) and Tarja dialing her vocals back (don't recall the reason why but in an interview she provided one). Nice vid! Wasn't expecting a Nightwish deepdive here lol.

[@robbiemoore5608]

I love this band. Angels Fall First (2/5) Oceanborn (3/5) Wishmaster (2.5/5) Century Child (4/5) Once (3.5/5) Dark Passion Play (4.5/5) - My personal favorite imaginaerum (4/5) Endless Forms Most Beautiful (3.5/5) Human | Nature (3/5)

[@bilbobaggins9451]

I also find Dark Passion Play to be their magnum opus. Yeah, sure, it's a big bloated and over the top. But to me, if you're a symphonic metal band, go big or go home. There are exceptions, of course, but I honestly thought the band did a great job accompanying Annette's style with their new sound.

[@HCmetal022]

Endless formed most beautiful, was also based off of the book from Richard Dawkins: “the greatest story ever told” which is about the argument for evolution

[@pieequalsdcsquared]

Nightwish is one of those bands that everyone goes to for Operatic Metal. The band is amazing don't get me wrong, just a tad bit overplayed.

[@DinoSoGreat5000]

A good and fair review, I've been listening to Nightwish for years and I must say, I have had issues with the songwriting for Floor Jansen-era Nightwish. It has reeked of complete and absolute pretentiousness and honestly has been very much mid. Floor is a tremendous vocalist. Her work for After Forever was awesome. But Tuomas Holopainen's songwriting honestly handcuffs her. Tuomas Holopainen to me, has phoned it in. But it's my opinion. But still. The fact you listen to all these albums to make a complete review for whatever artist you decide to do or was voted for is an awesome feat...keep up the good work.

[@rupbhatt]

This ... Also Emppu is wasted.

[@iina6106]

If an album is too long for you, why don't you just stop and listen the rest later? 😂 Nice review!

[@mbsisktb9045]

Great video. I will say that I voted no just because I didn’t think I’d enjoy it. I was a nightwish fan since anout Dark Passion Play and have enjoyed a lot of it on and off but I didn’t think I’d gain as much as I did appreciation of the discography from this video. I knew you’d be fair and everything just didn’t think it was what I wanted to see

[@jesseleavy5841]

It's been a while since I've listened to it, but I'd have to disagree with you on Once. I think that album was brilliant, but it was also my introduction to the band so there could be some bias there. But it all comes down to personal taste. I do remember hearing Dark Passion Play and also feeling like it was a bit too pretentious for its own good. And I like Annette's vocals, but it was such a drastic change from Tarja. I enjoyed hearing your thoughts!

[@ACGmusic0117]

Thank you for giving Floor era Nightwish some appreciation. People love to say that Nightwish is wasting her talent. I have no idea how they can say that. Her voice shines through out their catalogue. Even when she sings their older stuff. She breathes new life into their music. You should give their live performances a shot. There's a ton of footage. Floor is amazing live.

[@w-james9277]

I listen to both harsh sounding metal and I also love clean, more polished metal with clean singing as well. I was listening to Immolation yesterday but then I took the CD out and played Epica instead and had a blast! And Nightwish... how can anyone not like Nightwish? Once is one of my favourite albums of all time.

[@Grim_666-]

Nightwish is a great band

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

5 years ago I'd have extremely disagreed but now I'm inclined to agree.

[@bilbobaggins9451]

​​@@themetalmeltdownofficialGlad you gave them a shot. I've been a huge fan of them since 2011 or 2012.

[@ACGmusic0117]

​@@themetalmeltdownofficialI was also a Nightwish hater 5 years ago. Floor Jansen changed everything for me.

[@Hellenicheavymetal]

Harvest sounds like a song people sing in church

[@rupbhatt]

Great review man

[@strabel803]

👍Nice man,honest review, the only thing i want to say/add is; the studio albums with Floor especially are good but in comparison with the live versions,it's just day and night for me, also with Tarja ,live is were Nightwish shines,it's totally the other way around with Anette who is more comfortable at the studio versions.😉🤘 I think the live dvd's are in a way more interesting than their studio albums.That said,we already heard some stuff of the new album (coming up this Friday) and that promisses to be a banger.🤘

[@Batrico99]

When Nemo single came out I went looking more from their discog and played them alot at a that period.

[@lionlissauer7104]

Saw them live back in 2003. They weren't bad to be honest but it's just not my cup of tea. I like metal and I like gothic/symphonic music... just not mixed together. Kind of like how I love strawberry cheesecake as much as I like Turkish coffee: I don't like my Turkish coffee to taste like strawberry cheesecake if that makes any sense? Oh yeah I met Floor Jansen a few times as well, she's a lovely person though I gotta say

[@Ebbelwoy]

I loved "Wish I had an angel" to death back then but now I noticed the 909 kick in the main riff and it sounds so goofy

[@miccko9488]

I like your review. I think it's objective just because you are not the fan of Nightwish. You appreciate the music but you see bad and good sides.

[@alexr8817]

My rankings have these albums in pairs. Angels Fall First & Human :||: Nature 2.5/5 Dark Passion Play & Endless Forms Most Beautiful 3.5/5 Wishmaster & Imaginaerum 4/5 Century Child 4.5/5 Oceanborn & Once 5/5

[@briansf7012]

Human II Nature Released April 2010???😂. Good review, agree with Human. Exhausting, you need a nap afterwards. I'm the type of person listens to the full album. Dark Passion is my favorite. Would be nice to here it with Floor. Last Ride Of The Day from Imaginarium, Floor totally slays that song live.

[@Chatman666]

You like "D.P.P." more than 'Once". I smell a drinking game in the near future. 🤣 By the way. Love "The Kinslayer". But i see your point. 🤘🏼

[@Batrico99]

Hi being from Ireland I was only able to see Nightwish once live and ironically it was when Annette was the singer and I enjoyed it. Obyously I would have liked to see them with Tarja. I like Annettes voice on her Dark Element stuff too.I kind of left nightwish behind over the years as my tastes got heavier and heavier as i got older. I still have a playlist of nightwish songs in my apple music sub. Thanks for the video.

[@Flugmorph]

Nightwish was a great band.

[@eaglesandowls]

*is

[@nikkibregnhj8206]

Awesome review Robert now that you have done nightwish is there any chance you might do a review of every within temptation albums that could be cool

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Ehhhh, never say never but the chances are pretty low.

[@justin-w8x]

i can see why Wasp kicked Unto Others off the tour Unto Others will blow Wasp away so Wasp just kicked them off

[@annenash6558]

I think Endless Forms Most Beautiful is the one I listen to the most❤️

[@primovictorian]

Wishmaster is my favorite, with Oceanborn 2nd and EFMB in 3rd. I need to listen to Century Child. But anyway... Did NOT know that about Kinslayer

[@gigly1990]

Yo, kinslayer slaps my boy

[@bilbobaggins9451]

It does. Is it dated? Sure. But you can say that about a lot of edgy songs/media that tried to juggle both fictional/fantastical and real-life events in the same medium.

[@TimmyTurner421]

Nice. I thought this would be mindless bashing of a popular metal band but it's actually a fair review

[@jamesgwarrior1981]

Who? 🤔 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽don’t think I’ve ever heard a Nightwish so I guess this a good place to start.

[@eaglesandowls]

One of the greatest bands of all time

[@alexandra-md5he]

❤Tarja s era❤The golden era❤

[@agamersdiary1622]

Haven't mentioned Marco once in the whole video 😅 blows my mind, but still cool video

[@MetalPersonJ]

I wouldn't exactly call Kinslayer upbeat musically. It's uptempo, but uptempo doesn't mean upbeat. If only Phantom Of the Opera was the Iron Maiden cover. That song is gahbage

[@bharper2011]

Tarja was my favorite era. After Once, I stopped caring.

[@IanBullass-h5n]

@@bharper2011 same but I'm intrigued to have a listen ..

[@eam2564]

imagine giving that trash Human Nature the same points than Imaginaerum hahahah

[@eaglesandowls]

Human Nature was perfection

[@ACGmusic0117]

Human Nature is great. Check your ears.

[@ScreaminT81]

Hahaha the intro. I clicked no and still watching

[@eskajj8802]

Thanks for an interesting video. Quite much the same as I think. For me the tendency of songwriting has went steadily downwards since Imagenarium. Perhaps its just too high level for me, but I find current Nightwish dull. They seem to have lost all the magig, fantasy or whatever it was there in first era. I suppose its intentional, because it's impossible to achieve with current singer. She might be the most capable singer in the world right now, but she lacks that something Tarja had. Same with the drummer. Troy has pushed Emppu aside and I feel Emppu is now just a regular man in line. Nothing but a rythm guitarist and has lost his spark. Jukka is sick as a basist, but how I miss good male vocals. Troy doesn't deliver what Marco did. I have totally lost interest on them after many disappointments. If they made a reunion consert and dvd somedays, I definitely would be more than happy, but I dont think it could ever happen. As some one commented here, Nightwish once was a great band

[@MarcoReusel]

Lol next😅

[@btaadomoth792]

Unsynced audio... unwatchable lol `¯\_(ツ)_/¯´

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

?

[@CH-ml4rz]

WHY

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

BECAUSE ITS WHAT YOU VOTED FOR

[@CH-ml4rz]

@@themetalmeltdownofficial NOT MY PRESIDENT

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

WELL NEXT TIME VOTE HARDER

[@Idedicatethishandletomycats]

I grew up with Nightwish. The 2000s really shaped my musical interest. It started with Linkin Park and Evanescence in 2003 and continued with Exilia and also Nightwish. The first song I heard was "Nemo". I loved it. Your comment about your mom and "I wish I had an angle" made me laugh because: My mom was a singer in a choir and when I showed her Nightwish, she was hooked. I only knew of the album "Once" so we actually sang along songs like "I wish I had an angle" on our rides to IKEA. That was a thing we really enjoyed. It was always like: "I want to go to IKEA, wanna join me?" "And listen to Nightwish? Let’s go!" And we blasted the album throw the crappy speaker of the car. Then Tarja was gone and Anette came and I have to say: Anette Olzon was perfect for the albums "Dark Passion Play" and "Imaginaerum" I enjoyed these records so much. I really didn’t like her live performances when it comes to: her singing older Nightwish material; her interpretations were not my cup of tea. But I loved her era and what came out of it. I’d give the movie a try, btw. It’s nothing revolutionary, it’s cheesy but worth a watch. In my opinion, Floor Jansen combines the best of Tarja and Anette in a way. Tarja sounds like a siren, at least what I imagine a siren would sound like. The sounds are unlike anything you’ve heard, kinda cold and eerie. Just from the voice alone: I couldn’t tell you how old she is. She but she always sounded so mature. Anette on the other hand sounds very playful and so young. I was surprised when I found out that she was already in her mid 30s when she sang for the band. Floor is a really good fit, her voice offers so much variety. Because she is so skilled, there are no boundaries, you could do anything with it. I am excited for the bands future and the work they will put out. We actually have a running gag, due to the outrage that took place, back when Tarja left and Anette became a member. A lot of people said: Tarja sang it better And whenever there is something happening like: someone gets replaced, we say: Tarja did it better It doesn’t even have to do with music, but still: Tarja did it better. A Metal Meltdown Review? Tarja did it better. Obviously.

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

she would definitely do this better I can't even lie