Although it's good to see the band experimenting with its sound, I have to say that the result is often pretty odd.
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The band experimented further with the keyboard sound, and this resulted in a series of strange videogame-like noises (the intro of "Reasons to Live" is a good example). The songs are very fast, they feature multiple complex guitar solos, lightspeed-fast guitar harmonies, cheesy lyrics, catchy choruses and melodies, and plenty of blast beats. Ultra Beatdown isn't very different compared to the band's previous album, "Inhuman Rampage". Propelled by succesful single "Heroes of Our Time" (one of the highlights of the record), the album debuted at the 18th position in the Billboard 200, selling 24.000 copies in the US during the first week following its release. When it was released, it was an instant success. Ultra Beatdown is the fourth album by English power metal band DragonForce.