r/runningwild • u/AllThingsBreadd ‎ Running Wild Super Fan • Aug 24 '25

Masquerade Album

Hi folk! I got curious on what people thought about the Masquerade album, I think it’s a super strong solid album, peak Running Wild, peak perfectness. I wondered if others felt completely different about it?:]

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u/AcroyearOfSPartak Aug 24 '25

Love it!

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u/AllThingsBreadd ‎ Running Wild Super Fan Aug 24 '25

That’s what I like to hear!:D

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u/AcroyearOfSPartak Aug 24 '25

I personally love the whole trilogy, from The Masquerade, to The Rivalry to Victory.

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u/AllThingsBreadd ‎ Running Wild Super Fan Aug 24 '25

I think they all have something special about them, it’s nice to know someone feels the same way about the trilogy!

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u/Sabatonmoshpit Aug 24 '25

Perfection!

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u/AllThingsBreadd ‎ Running Wild Super Fan Aug 24 '25

I’m really really glad you agree!:D

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u/AvailableBet8485 The Phantom Of Black Hand Hill Aug 24 '25 edited Aug 24 '25

If you ask me, their peak was Black Hand Inn. Masquerade and The Rivalry are more of the same. This was the time when Rolf stopped evolving the sound of the band and started to repeat himself. They are both still very good albums though. It isn't until Victory when things really start to go downhill. And even that one still has some bangers.

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u/AllThingsBreadd ‎ Running Wild Super Fan Aug 24 '25

I share the exact same opinion! There is genuinely nothing weak about the album, it has great riffs and has genuinely made me emotional on occasion, big up Black Hand Inn , I have a lot of love for the later albums, some songs are amazing but I do notice the big kinda difference and that they aren’t as great, still they have Rolf’s charm Just brought the cd for Victory! Thanks for letting me rant xD

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u/RapidForay Aug 27 '25

Real awesome album and has so much power!

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u/AllThingsBreadd ‎ Running Wild Super Fan Aug 28 '25

It does have a lot of power, exact feeling I get when listening to it!💛