Take my pre-Zonder-era FW Challenge

[Residue]

I have a challenge for you all that you may find entertaining. I have enjoyed it, and I think so will any Fates Warning fan like me. Here's how it works:

First, post your ranking of the pre-Zonder Fates Warning albums in order of favorite to least favorite.

Then, go back and listen to these albums in chronological order.

Finally, post your re-assessment of the albums in order of favorite to least favorite. I found it interesting that my previous assessment was so different from my conclusion after having listened to the albums again, in order.

So here's my synopsis...

PRIOR TO LISTENING TO THE ALBUMS IN CHRONO-ORDER:

1 - Awaken the Guardian
2 - Spectre Within
3 - No Exit
4 - Night on Brocken


NOW, AFTER HAVING LISTENED:

1 - No Exit
2 - Awaken the Guardian
3 - Spectre Within
4 - Night On Brocken


I think these two lists reflect both the idea of "my favorites in hindsight," and the idea of "wow, this band continues to improve over time."

Anyway, this could be fun. Play along if you wish.

[BenMech]

My Before AND after list is the same as your Before list.

HOWEVER, FW WITH Zonder and Alder >>>>>> Zimmerman/Arch era.

[SethFWF]

I'm pretty sure it won't change after I listen to them, actually wasn't to awful long ago I did an FW marathon...so it should be like this...

1. "The Specter Within"
2. "No Exit"
3. "Awaken the Guardian"
4. "Night on Brocken"

I will head back here to adjust if it ever changes. I really have no opinion on which era was better, I figure the style changed quite a lot...so hard to compare. Both kick ass obviously...

Seth