Author Topic: Protest The Hero Appreciation/Discussion Thread (Read 107316 times)

pain of occupation · « **Reply #280 on:** February 22, 2011, 11:49:19 AM »

i'm on run through number 5. aforementioned bass parts not only jumped out at me but jumped me from behind; i think i may have a dislocated shoulder.

as for the vox, have the harsh vox really been dialed down that much?! i hardly notice it, save for maybe less growls.

faemir · « **Reply #281 on:** February 22, 2011, 11:56:49 AM »

There are harsh vocals on what, two songs?

And there are plenty of 'moments', just because you haven't heard them the first few listens...

pain of occupation · « **Reply #282 on:** February 22, 2011, 12:35:55 PM »

just finished that 5th run-through. paid more attention specifically to the vox; still didnt seem that bad. maybe i need to throw in fortress to recall how much 'harsh' was there previously. or maybe i just need to lay off the pot.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #283 on:** February 22, 2011, 01:08:49 PM »

I like it, but it does kinda start strong and then lets off.

chrisbDTM · « **Reply #284 on:** February 22, 2011, 03:52:39 PM »

it derped??

Bach · « **Reply #285 on:** February 22, 2011, 06:57:50 PM »

Quote from: chrisbDTM on February 22, 2011, 03:52:39 PM

it leaked??

Someone needs to read the forum rules.

chrisbDTM · « **Reply #286 on:** February 22, 2011, 07:04:01 PM »

Quote from: Bach on February 22, 2011, 06:57:50 PM

Quote from: chrisbDTM on February 22, 2011, 03:52:39 PM
it leaked??

Someone needs to read the forum rules.

well arent you special

Gadough · « **Reply #287 on:** February 22, 2011, 07:42:01 PM »

Nothing wrong with pointing out a forum rule violation, but when

1. You're not a mod

2. You have 17 posts

3. You say it in a condescending manner

It kind of makes you look like a dick.

pain of occupation · « **Reply #288 on:** February 22, 2011, 08:12:20 PM »

noticing the vox NOW on 6th spin

...turns out maybe i needed to have a hoot, not lay off the buds.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #289 on:** February 22, 2011, 08:13:30 PM »

Quote from: Gadough on February 22, 2011, 07:42:01 PM

Nothing wrong with pointing out a forum rule violation, but when

1. You're not a mod

2. You have 17 posts

3. You say it in a condescending manner

It kind of makes you look like a dick.

chrisbDTM · « **Reply #290 on:** February 22, 2011, 08:22:53 PM »

thanks for the backup guys haha. just asking a question. not where the contraband is kept. im waiting til its in stores til i get it anyway. just thought they maybe did an official album stream for the cd.

Space Invader · « **Reply #291 on:** February 23, 2011, 06:10:03 AM »

Quote from: chrisbDTM on February 22, 2011, 08:22:53 PM

im waiting til its in stores til i get it anyway

Me too. I don't want to spoil it until I hear it through my stereo at home in all it's glory. I will make the walls shake with my first listen.

faemir · « **Reply #292 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:45:32 PM »

Quote from: Dimitrius on February 22, 2011, 01:08:49 PM

I like it, but it does kinda start strong and then lets off.

I think the stronger songs are sprinkled pretty evenly myself.

kartmaze2 · « **Reply #293 on:** February 23, 2011, 05:46:45 PM »

Have heard it through 5-6 times now, but it doesn't really click yet. Lacks much of the catchyness from Fortress imo. When finally a cool part comes along, it's over way too quickly...
C'est la Vie, Moonlight, Dunsel, Termites and Sex Tapes are maybe the songs that sticks out in a good way.

zxlkho · « **Reply #294 on:** February 24, 2011, 11:37:44 PM »

I've given it several listens and this might be better than Fortress.... I'm not really sure why it isn't clicking for most of you.

Volk9 · « **Reply #295 on:** February 24, 2011, 11:43:21 PM »

Quote from: kartmaze2 on February 23, 2011, 05:46:45 PM

Lacks much of the catchyness from Fortress imo.

Definately agree with this.

zxlkho · « **Reply #296 on:** February 24, 2011, 11:45:08 PM »

Arch Benemy · « **Reply #297 on:** February 25, 2011, 11:56:29 AM »

Quote from: Volk9 on February 24, 2011, 11:43:21 PM

Quote from: kartmaze2 on February 23, 2011, 05:46:45 PM
Lacks much of the catchyness from Fortress imo.

Definately agree with this.

Second. And I stand by my 'moments' comment. There don't seem to be any of the orgasm inducing singalong passages of which Fortress was so abundant. I think the production may have something to do with it too, the whole album seems very flat, although that may just be pre-release quality, and the CD might sound better.

faemir · « **Reply #298 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:06:20 PM »

It's definitely not as catchy, but I think it's the stronger album now. Less highs, but less lows. I definitely like the new musical direction too, though I wouldn't mind some more growls.

Quote from: Arch Benemy on February 25, 2011, 11:56:29 AM

I think the production may have something to do with it too, the whole album seems very flat, although that may just be pre-release quality, and the CD might sound better.

It's transcoded to hell, it's awful quality. Wait for the CD.

ACID_FOX · « **Reply #299 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:25:35 PM »

Listening to Fortress was like a punch in the face, where as this just seems to pass by. That said, it is growing on me.

pain of occupation · « **Reply #300 on:** February 27, 2011, 04:33:56 PM »

i'm at or near 20 listens in a week. after back to back to back spins friday night, i realized, *yes, me likes this album*

pain of occupation · « **Reply #301 on:** February 27, 2011, 05:29:44 PM »

termites by protest the hero vs ...termites by district 97? ...and, go!

zxlkho · « **Reply #302 on:** March 03, 2011, 11:54:51 PM »

This album has grown a lot on me. Best of 2011 so far for sure!

pain of occupation · « **Reply #303 on:** March 04, 2011, 11:20:51 AM »

agreed. so far. but im an easy target (havent yet checked out any other 2011 releases).

it'll be very tough holding on, though; i be anticipating the greatest year of releases in music history

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #304 on:** March 04, 2011, 07:18:42 PM »

Quote from: zxlkho on March 03, 2011, 11:54:51 PM

This album has grown a lot on me. Best of 2011 so far for sure!

How can anyone say that when it's only March?

zxlkho · « **Reply #305 on:** March 04, 2011, 07:38:21 PM »

Quote from: zxlkho on March 03, 2011, 11:54:51 PM

This album has grown a lot on me. Best of 2011 so far for sure!

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #306 on:** March 04, 2011, 07:39:04 PM »

Yeah, I get that, but it's March. There's really not much out yet.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #307 on:** March 04, 2011, 07:39:45 PM »

Oh gawd.

zxlkho · « **Reply #308 on:** March 04, 2011, 07:41:53 PM »

I am not being trolled.

ACID_FOX · « **Reply #309 on:** March 04, 2011, 09:49:48 PM »

Despite my early distaste for it, I've still listened to it 40 times, so I can't deny that it's a grower.

Volk9 · « **Reply #310 on:** March 04, 2011, 10:15:47 PM »

As much as I really like the album, none of the songs really stand out from each other. Fortress had songs with a similar sound, but they were definately distinct and each had its own unique twist in some way that made it memorable. This album seems to not have that. After a while I'm thinking "Ok, is there anything else you wanna try"?

(I like the album btw, not bashing it or anything)

pain of occupation · « **Reply #311 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:47:37 AM »

volk, i believe i agree rather completely.

faemir · « **Reply #312 on:** March 05, 2011, 07:27:32 AM »

I think much the same - the music is more samey (partially due to the lack of growling definitely), but I prefer the new style, so i'm not complaining

Volk9 · « **Reply #313 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:54:39 AM »

Quote from: faemir on March 05, 2011, 07:27:32 AM

I think much the same - the music is more samey (partially due to the lack of growling definitely), but I prefer the new style, so i'm not complaining

I definately like the new style they're going for (while I love growls and stuff, I think they really pulled the album off without having any), but there needs to be a bit more variation within it (and I'm disappoint since I know they especially can pull it off).

Quote from: pain of occupation on March 05, 2011, 12:47:37 AM

volk, i believe i agree rather completely.

Someone agrees with me?!

faemir · « **Reply #314 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:54:54 PM »

3:26 onwards of Moonlight is SO amazing

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