Author Topic: The official Frontiers Softcock Shit thread (Read 568569 times)

jingle.boy · « **Reply #3500 on:** August 31, 2015, 07:37:06 PM »

Oh, ffs... why they hell was it on your banned list then!?!?!? It was my AOTY for 2013. I get people not being into the multi-vocalist thing (though Tim... what gives with Avantasia? huh? HUH?). Anyway... not a bad song on that album. And listen to each song individually then - start with Not My Saviour.

As for this... Fuck YEAH! So stoked it's coming out this year, and not next year like was first initially announced.

wolfking · « **Reply #3501 on:** August 31, 2015, 07:53:42 PM »

Chad knows what the fuck is up!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #3502 on:** August 31, 2015, 07:59:17 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on August 31, 2015, 07:53:42 PM

Chad knows what the fuck is up!

jjrock88 · « **Reply #3503 on:** August 31, 2015, 07:59:40 PM »

On the first Freefall, the opening track with Russell Allen is worth the purchase alone.

The Ralph track kicks ass too!

wolfking · « **Reply #3504 on:** August 31, 2015, 08:00:54 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on August 31, 2015, 07:59:17 PM

Quote from: wolfking on August 31, 2015, 07:53:42 PM
Chad knows what the fuck is up!

Yeah buddy. I'm looking forward to this so much too, those samples sound incredible.

Quote from: jjrock88 on August 31, 2015, 07:59:40 PM

On the first Freefall, the opening track with Russell Allen is worth the purchase alone.

The Ralph track kicks ass too!

I think the title track is one of his best. A whole album of quality. The Mark Boals one is really good too.

Lowdz · « **Reply #3505 on:** September 01, 2015, 04:28:50 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on August 31, 2015, 07:01:18 PM

I actually wasn't big into Freefall either........lots of people on it who I like but for me the songs were nothing special. I wasn't rushing back for a second listen either.

I get the feeling that this time around he hasn't spread himself as thin as he was a few years back. Expecting a good album.

As a general rule I find that multi vocalist albums disappoint me a lot more often than not , no matter how great the talent on the roster.

Can't say I was bothered by the multi vocalist thing at all. They were all great metal voices (even Karlsson doesn't sound outof place!) and not a million miles away from each other style-wise I guess, apart from Harnell who obviously sings higher than the other guys. I really enjoy the album, its probably MK's finest work.

wolfking · « **Reply #3506 on:** September 01, 2015, 05:09:30 AM »

Quote from: Lowdz on September 01, 2015, 04:28:50 AM

Quote from: bl5150 on August 31, 2015, 07:01:18 PM
I actually wasn't big into Freefall either........lots of people on it who I like but for me the songs were nothing special. I wasn't rushing back for a second listen either.

I get the feeling that this time around he hasn't spread himself as thin as he was a few years back. Expecting a good album.

As a general rule I find that multi vocalist albums disappoint me a lot more often than not , no matter how great the talent on the roster.

Can't say I was bothered by the multi vocalist thing at all. They were all great metal voices (even Karlsson doesn't sound outof place!) and not a million miles away from each other style-wise I guess, apart from Harnell who obviously sings higher than the other guys. I really enjoy the album, its probably MK's finest work.

I think The Battle is still his best work. That album is just magic.

TAC · « **Reply #3507 on:** September 01, 2015, 08:13:07 AM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on August 31, 2015, 07:37:06 PM

Oh, ffs... why they hell was it on your banned list then!?!?!? It was my AOTY for 2013.

Well, two reasons actually.
First:

and secondly:

bl5150 · « **Reply #3508 on:** September 01, 2015, 04:47:38 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on September 01, 2015, 04:28:50 AM

Quote from: bl5150 on August 31, 2015, 07:01:18 PM
I actually wasn't big into Freefall either........lots of people on it who I like but for me the songs were nothing special. I wasn't rushing back for a second listen either.

I get the feeling that this time around he hasn't spread himself as thin as he was a few years back. Expecting a good album.

As a general rule I find that multi vocalist albums disappoint me a lot more often than not , no matter how great the talent on the roster.

Can't say I was bothered by the multi vocalist thing at all. They were all great metal voices (even Karlsson doesn't sound outof place!) and not a million miles away from each other style-wise I guess, apart from Harnell who obviously sings higher than the other guys. I really enjoy the album, its probably MK's finest work.

I'm not bothered by it at all - I just meant that it usually works out that way. I don't go in with any preconceived bias against multi vocalist projects. I know Kade disagrees strongly but I was really keen to hear the last Gus G solo album with two of my favourite singers ever (Soto, Saenz) and I thought it was very ordinary.

I think the Allen/Lande stuff is miles ahead of Freefall myself.

wolfking · « **Reply #3509 on:** September 01, 2015, 05:27:33 PM »

To be honest, I don't bother with anything new that is a multi vocal project, I love Ayreon and Avantasia, but I don't go looking for that type of thing.

And yeah, I agree, Allen/Lande is miles of ahead of Freefall for me also.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #3510 on:** September 01, 2015, 09:50:22 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on September 01, 2015, 05:27:33 PM

To be honest, I don't bother with anything new that is a multi vocal project, I love Ayreon and Avantasia, but I don't go looking for that type of thing.

And yeah, I agree, Allen/Lande is miles of ahead of Freefall for me also.

I wouldn't say I go looking for it, but I'm not put off by it whatsoever. Allen/Lande is in a class of it's own, that's for sure. Freefall is hard to compare with A/L imo... It's like comparing 2 different brands of scotch - each are amazing in their own way.

wolfking · « **Reply #3511 on:** September 01, 2015, 10:01:36 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on September 01, 2015, 09:50:22 PM

Quote from: wolfking on September 01, 2015, 05:27:33 PM
To be honest, I don't bother with anything new that is a multi vocal project, I love Ayreon and Avantasia, but I don't go looking for that type of thing.

And yeah, I agree, Allen/Lande is miles of ahead of Freefall for me also.

I wouldn't say I go looking for it, but I'm not put off by it whatsoever. Allen/Lande is in a class of it's own, that's for sure. Freefall is hard to compare with A/L imo... It's like comparing 2 different brands of scotch - each are amazing in their own way.

Completely true man.

Bolsters · « **Reply #3512 on:** September 01, 2015, 10:03:53 PM »

I don't mind the Allen/Lande albums (the pre-Tolkki ones at least

) but I'd put Freefall above any of them, no contest.

Lowdz · « **Reply #3513 on:** September 02, 2015, 02:48:15 AM »

HAd a listen to the samples of Freefall 2 last night and was completely underwhelmed. There is nothing "new" there at all. MK by numbers from what I could tell. Hope the full thing is better.

wolfking · « **Reply #3514 on:** September 02, 2015, 05:19:20 AM »

I'm not really expecting anything new from Karlsson at all really. It sounds like some of his old school style of writing which I'm happy with.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #3515 on:** September 02, 2015, 08:22:33 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on September 02, 2015, 05:19:20 AM

I'm not really expecting anything new from Karlsson at all really. It sounds like some of his old school style of writing which I'm happy with.

Agree... I always take the samples with a grain of salt. I think MK's writing is pretty formulaic, but it's a formula that scratches me where I itch. He doesn't waver too far from his comfort zone, but I'm totally fine with that - he's got so much out there, that there isn't a lot new he can do without going way outside his box.

wolfking · « **Reply #3516 on:** September 02, 2015, 03:49:55 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on September 02, 2015, 08:22:33 AM

Quote from: wolfking on September 02, 2015, 05:19:20 AM
I'm not really expecting anything new from Karlsson at all really. It sounds like some of his old school style of writing which I'm happy with.

Agree... I always take the samples with a grain of salt. I think MK's writing is pretty formulaic, but it's a formula that scratches me where I itch. He doesn't waver too far from his comfort zone, but I'm totally fine with that - he's got so much out there, that there isn't a lot new he can do without going way outside his box.

Exactly, and because what he does is so high quality, he doesn't have to try and reinvent the wheel, he can keep doing his thing and I'll still love it.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #3517 on:** September 02, 2015, 04:44:47 PM »

If it was too different from the first, we would complaining and say he is a jerk store.

wolfking · « **Reply #3518 on:** September 02, 2015, 05:14:16 PM »

But there are no jerk stores!?

jjrock88 · « **Reply #3519 on:** September 02, 2015, 07:36:45 PM »

Well then I guess someone needs to sleep with his wife

jingle.boy · « **Reply #3520 on:** September 02, 2015, 08:16:52 PM »

wolfking · « **Reply #3521 on:** September 02, 2015, 09:39:32 PM »

That show just never gets old.

Lowdz · « **Reply #3522 on:** September 03, 2015, 02:59:17 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on September 02, 2015, 05:19:20 AM

I'm not really expecting anything new from Karlsson at all really. It sounds like some of his old school style of writing which I'm happy with.

I wouldn't have expected it too but the press release was gushing about trying new things and it being fresh. I suppose that's what a press release is supposed to do but I went into the samples listening for something new and all I heard was FF2.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #3523 on:** September 03, 2015, 03:24:37 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on September 03, 2015, 02:59:17 PM

Quote from: wolfking on September 02, 2015, 05:19:20 AM
I'm not really expecting anything new from Karlsson at all really. It sounds like some of his old school style of writing which I'm happy with.

I wouldn't have expected it too but the press release was gushing about trying new things and it being fresh. I suppose that's what a press release is supposed to do but I went into the samples listening for something new and all I heard was FF2.

And that's a problem how?

wolfking · « **Reply #3524 on:** September 03, 2015, 04:20:09 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on September 03, 2015, 02:59:17 PM

Quote from: wolfking on September 02, 2015, 05:19:20 AM
I'm not really expecting anything new from Karlsson at all really. It sounds like some of his old school style of writing which I'm happy with.

I wouldn't have expected it too but the press release was gushing about trying new things and it being fresh. I suppose that's what a press release is supposed to do but I went into the samples listening for something new and all I heard was FF2.

I don't believe what any press releases have to say in terms of the quality of the record.

Lowdz · « **Reply #3525 on:** September 03, 2015, 04:31:21 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on September 03, 2015, 03:24:37 PM

Quote from: Lowdz on September 03, 2015, 02:59:17 PM
Quote from: wolfking on September 02, 2015, 05:19:20 AM
I'm not really expecting anything new from Karlsson at all really. It sounds like some of his old school style of writing which I'm happy with.

I wouldn't have expected it too but the press release was gushing about trying new things and it being fresh. I suppose that's what a press release is supposed to do but I went into the samples listening for something new and all I heard was FF2.

And that's a problem how?

I don't know. It's probably not a problem as I loved the last one. It might just be because they were short samples that nothing grabbed me, maybe I wasn't in the mood. I was just underwhelmed.

wolfking · « **Reply #3526 on:** September 03, 2015, 04:34:52 PM »

I'm confident for an excellent album. I think guys like Karlsson, over time, expectations can just continue to rise and therefore the product seeming not as impressive as what you would have use to.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #3527 on:** September 03, 2015, 04:45:58 PM »

Karlsson knows the formula that works and won't change to much of it.

ACDC 101

bl5150 · « **Reply #3528 on:** September 03, 2015, 07:51:27 PM »

If any of you dudes have ordered the new Praying Mantis stock version and want the JAP bonus track in 320 mp3 , then just PM an email and I'll get it to you. Great album.

wolfking · « **Reply #3529 on:** September 03, 2015, 07:53:02 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on September 03, 2015, 07:51:27 PM

If any of you dudes have ordered the new Praying Mantis stock version and want the JAP bonus track in 320 mp3 , then just PM an email and I'll get it to you. Great album.

Damn, I forgot about this one.

bl5150 · « **Reply #3530 on:** September 04, 2015, 01:52:58 AM »

For those of you who don't mind the wimpier side of melodic rock (Work of Art , Find Me and the like) the new album by Art Nation (Revolution) is a pretty good effort. Nothing we haven't heard before but a strong effort.

Bolsters · « **Reply #3531 on:** September 04, 2015, 01:57:58 AM »

I'm a bit of a wimp so I'll definitely check that out.

wolfking · « **Reply #3532 on:** September 04, 2015, 06:20:29 AM »

I'm a big fucking soft cock too, will check out.

wolfking · « **Reply #3533 on:** September 04, 2015, 06:34:19 AM »

New Joel Hoekstra video with JSS;

https://youtu.be/drA-pn3aYnU

This album is sounding pretty generic. Decent enough song, only cause it has JSS IMO.

bl5150 · « **Reply #3534 on:** September 04, 2015, 06:36:36 AM »

Yeah the Hoekstra stuff all sounds pretty formulaic. And JSS's strike rate with me lately isn't all that wonderful either and I have always been a HUGE fan. At a guess I would have more albums with JSS on than any other artist.

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