First off, let me clarify that I think "Vampira" is a cool song. Not one of my favorites, but it has a great riff in the chorus and some great screaming. However, I must question the choice of this song as the first single. I understand the reasoning behind it; it is short and catchy. Devin says the song is meant to be the attention-getter, for those with no patience for the whole album. With this in mind, I can't help but think that this song is a poor representation of Synchestra. Someone with no previous Devin experience might not understand his sense of humour and irony, and take this song seriously. Taken seriously, it could be viewed as cliche-ridden cheese, could it not?
Let me put it this way; fans who might have appreciated the rest of the album could be turned off by this song. Likewise, people who have a genuine appreciation for cheesy 80s metal might be disappointed in the rest of the album. I just don't think that this song reflects the depth, emotion and beauty that prevails for the rest of the album.
Again, if I haven't made it clear, I'm not knocking the song. I'm questioning it's choice as lead single. Discuss.
Let me put it this way; fans who might have appreciated the rest of the album could be turned off by this song. Likewise, people who have a genuine appreciation for cheesy 80s metal might be disappointed in the rest of the album. I just don't think that this song reflects the depth, emotion and beauty that prevails for the rest of the album.
Again, if I haven't made it clear, I'm not knocking the song. I'm questioning it's choice as lead single. Discuss.