Author Topic: The official Frontiers Softcock Shit thread (Read 570297 times)

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #2275 on:** July 11, 2014, 08:36:59 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 11, 2014, 08:26:48 AM

I just have a soft spot for this band. Love the atmosphere of the songs, the melodies, Robert's amazing guitar work and Lars vox. Can't wait.

Yea me to. Simpel melodies with great production is always a soft spot for me!

Can't listen to the trailer yet because i'm in the middle of nowhere with a potato as internet provider.

All kinds of

for this release from me.

Lowdz · « **Reply #2276 on:** July 11, 2014, 12:44:21 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on July 11, 2014, 08:19:47 AM

Quote from: wolfking on July 11, 2014, 07:38:20 AM
Sounds pretty much the same as the last two, but I ain't complaining.

No kidding. Nothing to compelling there. It's about as powder puff as you can get from Frontiers. Not bad by any stretch, but not anything that stands out.

This. Just too perfect. No excitement.

Lowdz · « **Reply #2277 on:** July 16, 2014, 02:07:13 PM »

Allen Lande preview. First track sounds exactly like the Elize Ryd song from the 1st Avalon album. Nice to hear Russell singing rather than shouting but its all so familiar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gezpefzBqIA#t=88

edit - listened to the whole thig now and it's as shit as expected. Tolkki needs to retire again.

wolfking · « **Reply #2278 on:** July 16, 2014, 03:23:23 PM »

This is so disappointing. Where's the magic of the other albums, where's the atmosphere, where's the power, where's the uniqueness? The songs all sound so familiar and Tolkki's writing style is way too one dimensional these days. The second song is about the 60th time he's rewritten the Strato song Paradise. His melodies are just so novice like and immature for someone of his history.

Sorry Frontiers, love your work, but taking this project from Karlsson and giving it to Tolkki is one of the greatest fuckups you've done, and I hope it gets the backlash it deserves. I wish Tolkki did go away forever like he said he was going to a few years ago.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2279 on:** July 16, 2014, 03:43:57 PM »

you guys called it

wolfking · « **Reply #2280 on:** July 17, 2014, 05:36:06 AM »

I just had a listen online to Tolkki's Angels of the Apocalypse, and what a load of shit. Definitely the worst thing he has ever put out. How the fuck does he seem to make these amazing singers sound so shit. Terrible.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2281 on:** July 17, 2014, 05:51:13 AM »

Meh, I didn't think the other Allen/Lande albums were anything standout either, even though this sounds a bit worse. I noticed there were no harmonies or parts where they were singing together in these snippets, with poor production even for a Frontiers album.

Lowdz · « **Reply #2282 on:** July 17, 2014, 11:40:04 AM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on July 17, 2014, 05:51:13 AM

Meh, I didn't think the other Allen/Lande albums were anything standout either, even though this sounds a bit worse. I noticed there were no harmonies or parts where they were singing together in these snippets, with poor production even for a Frontiers album.

Tolkki's ears have gone obviously. Have you heard the Ring Of Fire album he ruined recently? Decent album, sounds like ass.

wolfking · « **Reply #2283 on:** July 18, 2014, 03:54:54 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on July 17, 2014, 11:40:04 AM

Quote from: BlobVanDam on July 17, 2014, 05:51:13 AM
Meh, I didn't think the other Allen/Lande albums were anything standout either, even though this sounds a bit worse. I noticed there were no harmonies or parts where they were singing together in these snippets, with poor production even for a Frontiers album.

Tolkki's ears have gone obviously. Have you heard the Ring Of Fire album he ruined recently? Decent album, sounds like ass.

Yeah, I really enjoyed that album but he made is sound terrible. Must have been jealous of TMac so he made his guitar sound like cardboard.

Lowdz · « **Reply #2284 on:** July 20, 2014, 11:33:58 AM »

Latest from Karlsson's Facebook re the Allen/Lande. Thought he was gonna spill the beans but unfortunately not.

"I get a lot of questions about the new ALLEN/LANDE album. I can’t answer all the emails and messages so I write here instead. I’m not involved in the new album in any way and don’t know anything about it. I had so much fun making the first three albums and it was an honor to work with two of the best singers in the world! I wish Jorn, Russell and the guys all the best for the future! I think it’s impossible to get enough of their amazing voices!"

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2285 on:** July 20, 2014, 12:12:15 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on July 20, 2014, 11:33:58 AM

Latest from Karlsson's Facebook re the Allen/Lande. Thought he was gonna spill the beans but unfortunately not.

"I get a lot of questions about the new ALLEN/LANDE album. I can’t answer all the emails and messages so I write here instead. I’m not involved in the new album in any way and don’t know anything about it. I had so much fun making the first three albums and it was an honor to work with two of the best singers in the world! I wish Jorn, Russell and the guys all the best for the future! I think it’s impossible to get enough of their amazing voices!"

Well, he's wrong there... I've had enough of anyone singing for Tolkki.

wolfking · « **Reply #2286 on:** July 20, 2014, 05:17:39 PM »

I'm pretty sure Karlsson wouldn't be allowed to comment because he would be on some sort of contract with his involvement on the Frontiers roster. He would definitely have his opinions, but we will never know, unless he doesn't work for Frontiers anymore.

It's good to see it's obviously not just us that are pissed about this. Hopefully it shows in the hype and the reception of this album compared to the first three.

wolfking · « **Reply #2287 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:16:36 AM »

Fuck, Pat Torpey (Mr Big) diagnosed with Parkinson's.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #2288 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:01:32 AM »

That's so sad to hear!

I hope he owns that disease like he owns the drums!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7IacYyB7c

Love the singing part!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2289 on:** July 25, 2014, 08:05:35 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 25, 2014, 06:16:36 AM

Fuck, Pat Torpey (Mr Big) diagnosed with Parkinson's.

Awww... that's shite.

Lowdz · « **Reply #2290 on:** July 25, 2014, 12:39:14 PM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 25, 2014, 07:01:32 AM

That's so sad to hear! I hope he owns that disease like he owns the drums!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7IacYyB7c

Love the singing part!

That is a pisser. Not the sort of disease you can fight against really. Nasty disease and further proof there is no god.

wolfking · « **Reply #2291 on:** July 28, 2014, 06:58:06 AM »

Coming October 17.

wolfking · « **Reply #2292 on:** July 29, 2014, 05:26:22 AM »

New Soto song clip;

Pretty bloody ordinary, but better than the Orlando song I spose. Sounds like a song that didn't make the cut on Gus G's solo album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=21anVAgh3dc

This ain't looking good compared to Damage Control.

bl5150 · « **Reply #2293 on:** July 29, 2014, 05:30:15 AM »

I barely even bother with new releases any more for health reasons - if I hear a memorable song I think I'll have a heart attack.

Lowdz · « **Reply #2294 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:08:59 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 29, 2014, 05:26:22 AM

New Soto song clip;

Pretty bloody ordinary, but better than the Orlando song I spose. Sounds like a song that didn't make the cut on Gus G's solo album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=21anVAgh3dc

This ain't looking good compared to Damage Control.

Not impressed so far. I just don't like the modern metal guitar sound I guess. What happened to the days where you could tell who was playing just by their rhythm guitar sound?

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2295 on:** July 29, 2014, 10:07:48 AM »

I think it sounds the shits actually

wolfking · « **Reply #2296 on:** July 29, 2014, 05:27:55 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on July 29, 2014, 07:08:59 AM

Quote from: wolfking on July 29, 2014, 05:26:22 AM
New Soto song clip;

Pretty bloody ordinary, but better than the Orlando song I spose. Sounds like a song that didn't make the cut on Gus G's solo album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=21anVAgh3dc

This ain't looking good compared to Damage Control.

Not impressed so far. I just don't like the modern metal guitar sound I guess. What happened to the days where you could tell who was playing just by their rhythm guitar sound?

Yeah, it's just so plain and generic, I expect more from Soto.

Quote from: bl5150 on July 29, 2014, 05:30:15 AM

I barely even bother with new releases any more for health reasons - if I hear a memorable song I think I'll have a heart attack.

haha.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2297 on:** August 01, 2014, 07:00:04 AM »

Just purchased Unruly Child's album Worlds Collide. Can't wait to crack it.

Lowdz · « **Reply #2298 on:** August 01, 2014, 10:41:23 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on August 01, 2014, 07:00:04 AM

Just purchased Unruly Child's album Worlds Collide. Can't wait to crack it.

Its not bad. I find it a bit like Night Ranger's Somewhere In California. Several nods to their earlier works in there. Mark/Marcie has a great voice.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2299 on:** August 01, 2014, 03:05:12 PM »

I loved it. man the harmonies were fantastic. I've always been a big fan of Bruce Gowdy's work with Stone Fury and World trade so of course I loved his playing on this album.

Lowdz · « **Reply #2300 on:** August 01, 2014, 03:17:52 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on August 01, 2014, 03:05:12 PM

I loved it. man the harmonies were fantastic. I've always been a big fan of Bruce Gowdy's work with Stone Fury and World trade so of course I loved his playing on this album.

Stone Fury were awesome. Not heard the World Trade.

wolfking · « **Reply #2301 on:** August 03, 2014, 07:32:14 PM »

Anyone checked the new Unisonic yet?

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2302 on:** August 03, 2014, 08:24:31 PM »

Didn't someone show it in the 'what album...' Thread?

wolfking · « **Reply #2303 on:** August 03, 2014, 08:26:38 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on August 03, 2014, 08:24:31 PM

Didn't someone show it in the 'what album...' Thread?

ooohhh, I shall see.

wolfking · « **Reply #2304 on:** August 06, 2014, 05:54:55 AM »

New Vega song;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8vALKQODUs

Pretty much a heavier continuation from the last album. Love these guys, love this song.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2305 on:** August 06, 2014, 06:09:04 AM »

Quote from: Lowdz on August 01, 2014, 03:17:52 PM

Quote from: kingshmegland on August 01, 2014, 03:05:12 PM
I loved it. man the harmonies were fantastic. I've always been a big fan of Bruce Gowdy's work with Stone Fury and World trade so of course I loved his playing on this album.

Stone Fury were awesome. Not heard the World Trade.

World trade was a more proggy outfit lead by Billy Sherwood of Yes fame.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bologbTJT0

amagr · « **Reply #2306 on:** August 06, 2014, 08:34:44 AM »

Hey!
Im new at forum and big fan of melodic rock. Do any of you know Broken Arrow? They from Slovenia (like me haha) and play AOR. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIimWlp41C0 Here is a little of the album which was released last year. If you will like it and wanna buy cd buy it from bend not from other pages cuz there is much more expensive.

bl5150 · « **Reply #2307 on:** August 10, 2014, 09:30:25 PM »

it pains me to say it but I struggled to get through the new Tesla -it's like Tesla live from the old folks home. Zzzzz

Two or three tracks I'll check out a second time $:-\$

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2308 on:** August 11, 2014, 05:16:06 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on August 10, 2014, 09:30:25 PM

it pains me to say it but I struggled to get through the new Tesla -it's like Tesla live from the old folks home. Zzzzz

Two or three tracks I'll check out a second time $:-\$

I agree. I think I had my rose-colored headphones on the first time I listened to it. Subsequent listens didn't do much for me. Doubt I'll go back to it.

Now, where are those best-of lists you promised me for Tad Morose and Talisman?

bl5150 · « **Reply #2309 on:** August 11, 2014, 05:24:38 AM »

I'm having a few days off from pimping music..............listening to DSOTM for the first time

It seems my song ratings for Tad Morose have vanished , so for the older stuff I'm going to have to go back and give it a listen to refresh the memory before I send you a list. Talisman is a bit easier - could do that off the top of my head.

Gimme a few days - how many songs do you want from each? We're looking at say 4 albums from Tad Morose and 7 from Talisman.

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

Author Topic: The official Frontiers Softcock Shit thread (Read 570297 times)