.' Masked HERO' ( M・HERO ( マスクドヒーロー ) Masukudo Hīrō in Japan, written as M ( マスクド ) ・ HERO ( ヒーロー ) or M ( マスクド ) ・ H ( ヒーロー ) in the Japanese manga) is a ' sub- used by in the.
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Jaden started using this archetype after the tournament to the, when he decided to build an 'all-his Deck', which would eventually grow into his ultimate Deck (since the ' monsters he used previously were from 's Deck).Only the of this archetype were released into the (and subsequently ). The method is utilized by this archetype. Contents DesignWhile the ' archetype is said to be based off of American superheroes, it can also be assumed that the 'Masked HERO' archetype is a salute to the Japanese Tokusatsu series. In addition to 'Kamen' meaning 'Masked', there are several similarities between the two, such the recurring 'form changing' and transformations of Kamen Riders. The Double Attacks are also similar to the original Kamen Riders' (1 and 2) 'Rider Double' techniques. There are also related to the ' since their designs are only related to only one Kamen Rider except for &.Members AttributeMasked HEROOriginEnglishJapanese闇鬼/ダーク・ロウ//ダイアン/剛火/光牙/アシッド//ヴェイパー/ブラスト//カミカゼ/Playing styleRather than like most do, 'Masked HERO' monsters use cards like ' to be from the.
In the, was amazed seeing how 'Masked HERO' monsters could use the same effect of 'Fusion' using one single rather than 2 or more.This archetype favors a fairly straight-forward strategy. Their 'transforming' cards being allows them to be transformed at any time, including during the, for multiple, or in response to an opponent's or attack.While 'Masked HERO' is an independent archetype in the manga, in the / they were revamped to be a general ' support, making them options for any 'HERO' Deck (though they essentially work well only with 'Elemental HERO' monsters, due to their varied ). ' takes this even further by allowing 'Masked HERO' monsters to be splashable in any Deck, as long as one can handle the increased and Extra Deck real estate.An efficient build can consist of running a few 'Elemental HERO' monsters that help conduct Fusion Summons (Like ' and ') to Fusion Summon ' (' help this even further) which has 2 advantages: it can be Fusion Summoned using even 'Masked Hero' monsters, and when combined with 'Mask Change' or 'Form Change', lets you get a WATER or high 'Masked HERO' while destroying the opponent's monsters.
In particular, ', who will destroy the opponent's Spells/Traps as well, leaving them open for at least 2600 damage if used on the player's turn, or stopping their turn.The most powerful and popular Masked HERO in competitive play has been ', with his one-sided -type effect capable of by itself. Its other effect can also be useful for depleting the opponent's resources while they try and find a way around him. His popularity is also helped by his Attribute, as he is Summonable with the ever-important ', and splashable with Mask Change II in many important meta Decks.Recommended Cards.
Heroes to Zeros | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 26 April 2004 (UK) 4 May 2004 (US) 12 May 2004 (Japan) | |||
Recorded | September 2002 - November 2003 Rockfield Studios | |||
Genre | Electronic, rock | |||
Length | 42:18 | |||
Label | RegalREG101 (UK) AstralwerksASW 78005 (US) Toshiba-EMITOCP 66278 | |||
Producer | The Beta Band | |||
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Heroes to Zeros is the third and final studio album by The Beta Band, released in 2004. It was produced by The Beta Band and mixed by Nigel Godrich.
The cover illustration was created by comic book writer and artist Kaare Andrews. The Beta Band logo for the album was created by comic book artist Dave McCaig, later to be reused on The Best of the Beta Band.
The song 'Liquid Bird' features a sample of 'Painted Bird' by Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Reception[edit]
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 74/100[1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Entertainment Weekly | A−[3] |
The Guardian | [4] |
The Independent | [5] |
Mojo | [6] |
Paste | [7] |
Pitchfork | 6.9/10[8] |
Q | [9] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [10] |
Spin | B−[11] |
The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[12]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks written by Steve Mason, John Maclean, Richard Greentree, and Robin Jones.
- 'Assessment' – 4:34
- 'Space' – 4:00
- 'Lion Thief' – 3:27
- 'Easy' – 2:32
- 'Wonderful' – 4:39
- 'Troubles' – 2:34
- 'Out-Side' – 4:06
- 'Space Beatle' – 3:40
- 'Rhododendron' – 1:36
- 'Liquid Bird' – 3:23
- 'Simple' – 3:47
- 'Pure For' – 3:55
Additional musicians[edit]
- 'Assessment' brass section
- Pete Fry – trombone
- Neil Martin – trumpet
- Pete Gainey – saxophone
- 'Simple' and 'Troubles' strings section
- Dominic Pecher – cello
- Alex Lyon – viola
- Ben Lee – violin
- Ruston Pomeroy – violin
Singles[edit]
'Assessment'[edit]
UK[edit]
- released 12 April 2004
- CD 1 REG102CD: 'Assessment' / 'Shrek'
- CD 2 REG102CDS: 'Assessment' / 'Shrek' / 'Assessment' (C Swing's bootleg mix) / 'Assessment' (video)
- 12' CHEMST21: 'Assessment' / 'Shrek' / 'Assessment' (C Swing's bootleg mix)
US[edit]
- released 18 May 2004
- CD ASW 49063: 'Assessment' / 'Shrek' / 'Assessment' (C Swing's bootleg mix) / 'Assessment' (video)
- 12' ASW 48755: 'Assessment' / 'Shrek' / 'Assessment' (C Swing's bootleg mix)
'Out-Side'[edit]
UK[edit]
- released 12 July 2004
- CD 1 REG110CD: 'Out-Side' (radio edit) / 'Out-Side' (Roman Nose remix)
- CD 2 REG110CDS: 'Out-Side' (radio edit) / 'Out-Side' (Roman Nose remix) / 'Out-Side' (Depth Charge remix) / 'Out-Side' (video)
- 12' REG110: 'Out-Side' (radio edit) / 'Out-Side' (Roman Nose remix)
References[edit]
- ^'Reviews for Heroes to Zeros by Beta Band'. Metacritic. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^Bush, John. 'Heroes to Zeros – The Beta Band'. AllMusic. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^Endelman, Michael (7 May 2004). 'Heroes to Zeros'. Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 14 April 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^Lynskey, Dorian (23 April 2004). 'The Beta Band, Heroes to Zeros'. The Guardian. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^Price, Simon (25 April 2004). 'The Beta Band: Heroes to Zeros (Regal)'. The Independent.
- ^'The Beta Band: Heroes to Zeros'. Mojo (125): 102. April 2004.
- ^Bartlett, Thomas (June–July 2004). 'The Beta Band – Heroes to Zeros'. Paste (10). Archived from the original on 8 January 2005. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^LeMay, Matt (6 May 2004). 'The Beta Band: Heroes to Zeros'. Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^'The Beta Band: Hot Shots II'. Q (214): 99. May 2004.
- ^Randall, Mac (2004). 'The Beta Band'. In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon & Schuster. p. 67. ISBN0-7432-0169-8.
- ^Beaujon, Andrew (July 2004). 'The Beta Band: Heroes to Zeros / Lone Pigeon: Schoozzzmmii'. Spin. 20 (7): 112. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^Robert Dimery; Michael Lydon (23 March 2010). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Revised and Updated Edition. Universe. ISBN978-0-7893-2074-2.
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