Author Topic: The official Frontiers Softcock Shit thread (Read 568732 times)

bl5150 · « **Reply #2905 on:** January 23, 2015, 10:26:30 AM »

wolfking · « **Reply #2906 on:** January 23, 2015, 01:38:04 PM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on January 23, 2015, 05:14:52 AM

Oh FFS Melodic Rock. Total ass kissing review of zero value. Who can even take these reviews seriously?

I use to, but it's just getting a bit much now, and is even turning me off.

Zook · « **Reply #2907 on:** January 23, 2015, 02:04:15 PM »

Russell Allen's new band/project Level 10 is pretty good. A bit generic, but a billion times better than Adrenaline Mob, although that's not hard to achieve.

Lowdz · « **Reply #2908 on:** January 23, 2015, 02:08:05 PM »

Idon't go there much these days. All the characters are gone - we can't have a heated debate as someone's feelings might be hurt if they've had a sense of humour bypass.
But hte reviews have become a joke, but they always were for Andrew's friends' bands.

And I just find Martennsson's stuff samey and lacking in variety and that magic dust. Maybe it's the characterless guitar sound. Everything is too perfect and a bit sterile.

bl5150 · « **Reply #2909 on:** January 23, 2015, 02:08:42 PM »

Quote from: Zook on January 23, 2015, 02:04:15 PM

Russell Allen's new band/project Level 10 is pretty good. A bit generic, but a billion times better than Adrenaline Mob, although that's not hard to achieve.

Listening to that now -not as poor as I expected from the samples , but also pretty unspectacular. It's decent enough but also the sort of stuff decent musos/writers could dial in pretty easy. At first listen I'd rate it around 75% .

Quote from: Lowdz on January 23, 2015, 02:08:05 PM

Idon't go there much these days. All the characters are gone

Ever since I relocated here the site has gone downhill fast

Lowdz · « **Reply #2910 on:** January 23, 2015, 02:11:25 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on January 23, 2015, 02:08:42 PM

Quote from: Zook on January 23, 2015, 02:04:15 PM
Russell Allen's new band/project Level 10 is pretty good. A bit generic, but a billion times better than Adrenaline Mob, although that's not hard to achieve.

Listening to that now -not as poor as I expected from the samples , but also pretty unspectacular. It's decent enough but also the sort of stuff decent musos/writers could dial in pretty easy. At first listen I'd rate it around 75% .

Quote from: Lowdz on January 23, 2015, 02:08:05 PM
Idon't go there much these days. All the characters are gone

Ever since I relocated here the site has gone downhill fast

You know too much Brent. They'll feel threatened by that

Zook · « **Reply #2911 on:** January 23, 2015, 02:21:22 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on January 23, 2015, 02:08:42 PM

Quote from: Zook on January 23, 2015, 02:04:15 PM
Russell Allen's new band/project Level 10 is pretty good. A bit generic, but a billion times better than Adrenaline Mob, although that's not hard to achieve.

Listening to that now -not as poor as I expected from the samples , but also pretty unspectacular. It's decent enough but also the sort of stuff decent musos/writers could dial in pretty easy. At first listen I'd rate it around 75% .

I'd probably rate it the same. Some songs are typical Frontiers filler, but there are some great songs as well. I don't know if I like their "Bad Company cover" yet. It's a bit too blatant for sure though.

wolfking · « **Reply #2912 on:** January 23, 2015, 03:57:23 PM »

New Kiske/Sommerville album is called City of Heroes and looks to be released in May.

wolfking · « **Reply #2913 on:** January 27, 2015, 04:42:45 AM »

Just had a listen to the new Harem Scarem for the first time. I'm not sure if I like it or not. One minute I think it's good and then the next I think it's below par. Seems simple and solid like the last Harry Hess solo album, which I really liked.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2914 on:** January 27, 2015, 12:42:11 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 27, 2015, 04:42:45 AM

Just had a listen to the new Harem Scarem for the first time. I'm not sure if I like it or not. One minute I think it's good and then the next I think it's below par. Seems simple and solid like the last Harry Hess solo album, which I really liked.

That sounds like an Even Steven review to me

wolfking · « **Reply #2915 on:** January 27, 2015, 02:48:53 PM »

wolfking · « **Reply #2916 on:** January 28, 2015, 04:29:30 AM »

Here's some good news. Starbreaker 3 sometime this year;

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-tnt-singer-tony-harnell-to-record-new-starbreaker-album/

wolfking · « **Reply #2917 on:** January 29, 2015, 05:17:15 AM »

Finally got the new Ten cd in the mail today and it's pretty spectacular.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2918 on:** February 02, 2015, 08:27:09 AM »

Peterik / Scherer - Now this sounds like my kind of thing. The only thing that bugs me is the ridiculous pitch correction on the vocals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNk4KwjC04Y

Lowdz · « **Reply #2919 on:** February 02, 2015, 12:51:30 PM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on February 02, 2015, 08:27:09 AM

Peterik / Scherer - Now this sounds like my kind of thing. The only thing that bugs me is the ridiculous pitch correction on the vocals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNk4KwjC04Y

Sounds pretty good.

wolfking · « **Reply #2920 on:** February 02, 2015, 01:17:13 PM »

Sounds pretty smooth. Hopefully it's better than the last Pride of Lions.

wolfking · « **Reply #2921 on:** February 05, 2015, 04:10:10 AM »

Kiske/Somerville samples;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8szKlcp3VP8

Sounds like your solid Karlsson songwriting. Out in April. Sounding a lot heavier than the first album.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2922 on:** February 05, 2015, 04:48:57 AM »

Sounded pretty generic to me.

And not my kind of generic.

TAC · « **Reply #2923 on:** February 05, 2015, 06:47:32 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on February 05, 2015, 04:10:10 AM

Kiske/Somerville samples;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8szKlcp3VP8

Sounds like your solid Karlsson songwriting. Out in April. Sounding a lot heavier than the first album.

It does sound heavier, and that's a good thing. I liked the first album well enough. I do like her voice a lot, but if I'm being honest, I'm not even paying attention to this without Kiske.

Zook · « **Reply #2924 on:** February 05, 2015, 08:37:15 AM »

Haven't listened yet, but the last album seriously lacked Amanda. Hopefully this one is more balanced.

wolfking · « **Reply #2925 on:** February 05, 2015, 12:58:28 PM »

Quote from: TAC on February 05, 2015, 06:47:32 AM

Quote from: wolfking on February 05, 2015, 04:10:10 AM
Kiske/Somerville samples;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8szKlcp3VP8

Sounds like your solid Karlsson songwriting. Out in April. Sounding a lot heavier than the first album.
It does sound heavier, and that's a good thing. I liked the first album well enough. I do like her voice a lot, but if I'm being honest, I'm not even paying attention to this without Kiske.

I think that's for most to be honest.

Quote from: Zook on February 05, 2015, 08:37:15 AM

Haven't listened yet, but the last album seriously lacked Amanda. Hopefully this one is more balanced.

Samples give off a much more balanced approach. I never noticed how much each sang on the first album. Seemed balanced enough to me.

wolfking · « **Reply #2926 on:** February 06, 2015, 04:13:49 AM »

New Revolution Saints video;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_-oy6dRJt8

This is sounding like a pretty solid effort. Looking forward to it.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2927 on:** February 06, 2015, 04:42:48 AM »

None of the songs they've released has grabbed me so far, but I'll definitely be checking out the full album. I like these musicians, and I like the style.

wolfking · « **Reply #2928 on:** February 06, 2015, 04:58:38 PM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on February 06, 2015, 04:42:48 AM

None of the songs they've released has grabbed me so far, but I'll definitely be checking out the full album. I like these musicians, and I like the style.

I thought the same with the first two songs, but I really like this one. Best one they have released so far for sure. I have it on pre order.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2929 on:** February 06, 2015, 09:02:57 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on February 06, 2015, 04:58:38 PM

Quote from: BlobVanDam on February 06, 2015, 04:42:48 AM
None of the songs they've released has grabbed me so far, but I'll definitely be checking out the full album. I like these musicians, and I like the style.

I thought the same with the first two songs, but I really like this one. Best one they have released so far for sure. I have it on pre order.

I agree this is by far the best of the bunch. I'll probably warm to it after a few more listens.

wolfking · « **Reply #2930 on:** February 08, 2015, 03:48:31 AM »

Deen's vocals are out of this world on this song.

wolfking · « **Reply #2931 on:** February 09, 2015, 03:40:26 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on February 06, 2015, 04:13:49 AM

New Revolution Saints video;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_-oy6dRJt8

This is sounding like a pretty solid effort. Looking forward to it.

I'm friggin' loving this song.

TAC · « **Reply #2932 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:14:59 PM »

So I've read some of you pimping Europe from time to time. Now I have not heard a single Europe song since their first album. Other than their great cover of Love To Love, of course. Anyway, new album. Cool name. New video!
https://bravewords.com/news/swedish-rock-legends-europe-premier-war-of-kings-music-video

Man does this song SUCK!

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2933 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:20:13 PM »

I actually think its pretty good. Better then I would have expected

bl5150 · « **Reply #2934 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:25:48 PM »

Quote from: TAC on February 09, 2015, 05:14:59 PM

Now I have not heard a single Europe song since their first album.

Introducing TAC..............the only man on the planet to have never heard The Final Countdown

I pretty much agree about the new stuff though. I doubt there's been too many of us pimping modern day Europe - I haven't bought a Europe album since the early 90's. I just don't like the retro style they're attempting and I don't think it suits Tempest's voice either. He may wish to sing other stuff but his voice best suits melodic rock/metal. And Norum.........

He put out a shredding album with Face The Truth and I've barely liked a thing he has done since in or out of Europe.......really lost what made him great.

As far as Europe stuff that you'd like Tim........a track here and there off TFC, Out OF This World and Prisoners In Paradise but I'd have a listen to Wings of Tomorrow. You may well like it.

wolfking · « **Reply #2935 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:27:52 PM »

Will check this out later. I wasn't a fan of the last one at all, but I do like the most of their later stuff. Secret Society was a killer album.

TAC · « **Reply #2936 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:35:23 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on February 09, 2015, 05:25:48 PM

Quote from: TAC on February 09, 2015, 05:14:59 PM
Now I have not heard a single Europe song since their first album.

Introducing TAC..............the only man on the planet to have never heard The Final Countdown

The Final Countdown wasn't their first album?
I thought it was. I had it back in the day. But that's the only album I had from them.

Let me rephrase:

Quote from: TAC on February 09, 2015, 05:14:59 PM

Now I have not heard a single Europe song since The Final Countdown.

bl5150 · « **Reply #2937 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:42:24 PM »

OK then...............in that case you may like their first two (TFC was their third). They were more a metal/heavy rock band (mostly sans keyboard) prior to The Final Countdown which I suppose is their "sell out" album. I think both of the first two got mentions in my Best Of lists.

So you have the self titled debut '83 , Wings of Tomorrow '84 and then The Final Countdown '86.

Here's a sample from Wings of Tomorrow which is heavy enough for 1984.

Wasted Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrwfKZX0f6g

TAC · « **Reply #2938 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:45:32 PM »

You know what, thinking back, I believe I was aware that they had earlier albums. Seriously though, these 30 minutes is the most attention I've given to Europe in over 25 years!

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2939 on:** February 09, 2015, 06:45:24 PM »

The only album I have from them is Wings of Tommorow and its a good one

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