Author Topic: The IQ Thread (Read 61845 times)

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #70 on:** April 15, 2014, 12:16:17 PM »

Seventh House has been my go to as well for a while, but Subterrania is one of my long distance drive albums.

emtee · « **Reply #71 on:** April 15, 2014, 12:56:55 PM »

Beautiful and moving song. Wow. First day buyer.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #72 on:** April 15, 2014, 01:29:44 PM »

One of the few remaining "automatic buy" bands for me.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #73 on:** April 15, 2014, 06:28:55 PM »

That was amazing.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #74 on:** April 17, 2014, 01:40:14 PM »

I'm listening to the new song now. Not sure how I missed it on Facebook. It's absolutely captivating and swept me away. I know little about this band, but this song has me sold. Gotta buy this album.

EDIT: After listening to this song nonstop for the past 24 hours, I think it might be a top 10 song I've ever heard.

lonestar · « **Reply #75 on:** April 18, 2014, 09:58:19 AM »

And some more....snippets from each track....

https://iq-hq.co.uk/index.php/studio-recordings/the-road-of-bones-2014

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #76 on:** April 18, 2014, 12:44:19 PM »

That tune....damn....never though they'd top "Ever" which is my favorite IQ album...um.....ever

Mebert78 · « **Reply #77 on:** April 18, 2014, 02:44:15 PM »

Are those of you in the U.S. ordering the album on the IQ website, or waiting until it shows up on Amazon? I feel like international shipping can get pricey, so I'm thinking of waiting for Amazon to list it.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #78 on:** April 18, 2014, 11:22:04 PM »

I ordered from the band. I added a liv DVD to offset the shipping.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #79 on:** April 19, 2014, 06:14:11 AM »

Quote from: Dr. DTVT on April 18, 2014, 11:22:04 PM

I ordered from the band. I added a liv DVD to offset the shipping.

Sounds like a plan.

Evermind · « **Reply #80 on:** April 19, 2014, 06:27:39 AM »

Ordered from a band too, the shipping costs to Russia were alright. I just couldn't wait till it turns up on Amazon, I had to preorder it.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #81 on:** April 19, 2014, 08:30:55 AM »

If I can buy directly, I'll buy from them.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #82 on:** April 19, 2014, 05:02:31 PM »

At €14, it now sounds like a bad plan. I can wait.

Nel · « **Reply #83 on:** April 19, 2014, 08:20:48 PM »

Yeah, I was preparing to do that weeks ago from IQ's site as well, and it came up as about $33, which I am not paying for a single album again. I just did that for Gazpacho from their site, and it showed up for 1/3 the price at the local record store. I weep.

I want the 2-disc, but I'm waiting to see an Amazon price.

lonestar · « **Reply #84 on:** April 30, 2014, 03:46:46 PM »

I've had a few days to let it soak in. A tremendous effort by the band all around, and a few moments of brilliance. Until the End might end up challenging Seventh House as my favorite IQ track, and Without Walls is a neo-prog monster. Now on to the bonus tracks....

For those interested, my review... https://www.ladyobscure.com/albums/iq-the-road-of-bones/

King Postwhore · « **Reply #85 on:** April 30, 2014, 03:47:38 PM »

Waiting for it to show up. Can't wait!

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #86 on:** April 30, 2014, 04:08:39 PM »

Got an email confirmation. I'm all excited.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #87 on:** May 01, 2014, 11:18:07 AM »

Just heard "Without Walls." That is some good shiznit!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #88 on:** May 01, 2014, 11:10:44 PM »

Got my copy today. I love when bands make sure they meet or beat the street date

Nekov · « **Reply #89 on:** May 05, 2014, 08:56:14 AM »

Haven't even finished listening to it but I'm already loving it. Amazing effort by the band

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #90 on:** May 05, 2014, 10:00:36 AM »

If I just take the 5 proper tracks, this is going to be a very strong contender for album of the year. Right now Without Walls is probably my favorite, and much like Spock's Beard's From the Darkness, the different sections of the song are different, but work well together.

The bonus tracks range from good to very damn good, but I don't know if I'd replace anything from the first disc with any of the bonus tracks.

Between Flaming Row, this, Epica, and Agollach, this might be one of the strongest two month period of releases in a long time.

Evermind · « **Reply #91 on:** May 05, 2014, 10:22:31 AM »

I'm in love with the title track and Until the End so far. Without Walls is great too, but I'm not too keen on the first part. When it speeds up, though, it becomes amazing.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #92 on:** May 05, 2014, 01:08:45 PM »

Just finished listening to "Until the End." The last few minutes were beautiful and hit me like a ton of bricks. I actually battled back a tear.

lonestar · « **Reply #93 on:** May 05, 2014, 03:37:18 PM »

Quote from: Mebert78 on May 05, 2014, 01:08:45 PM

Just finished listening to "Until the End." The last few minutes were beautiful and hit me like a ton of bricks. I actually battled back a tear.

Eh, I let it flow myself.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #94 on:** May 06, 2014, 10:52:06 AM »

I'm enjoying this album so much that I feel like I need to go back and buy/explore their entire catalog of music. Is anything close to being as good as The Road of Bones?

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #95 on:** May 06, 2014, 04:59:23 PM »

Get The Seventh House and Subterrainia first.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #96 on:** May 06, 2014, 07:35:51 PM »

Wake and Ever need to be on your priority list as well.

The Letter M · « **Reply #97 on:** May 06, 2014, 08:15:26 PM »

I'll also chime in with Dark Matter and Frequency.

Hell, just get them all and never look back!!!

-Marc.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #98 on:** May 06, 2014, 08:17:57 PM »

Quote from: The Letter M on May 06, 2014, 08:15:26 PM

I'll also chime in with Dark Matter and Frequency.

Hell, just get them all and never look back!!!

-Marc.

Nothing wrong with that strategy! There isn't a bad album in the bunch.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #99 on:** May 06, 2014, 08:19:26 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on May 06, 2014, 08:17:57 PM

Quote from: The Letter M on May 06, 2014, 08:15:26 PM
Hell, just get them all and never look back!!!

Nothing wrong with that strategy! There isn't a bad album in the bunch.

While this is true, if you don't have infinite money, just listen to the doctor.

Nick · « **Reply #100 on:** May 06, 2014, 09:09:14 PM »

Quote from: Dr. DTVT on May 06, 2014, 08:19:26 PM

Quote from: jingle.boy on May 06, 2014, 08:17:57 PM
Quote from: The Letter M on May 06, 2014, 08:15:26 PM
Hell, just get them all and never look back!!!

Nothing wrong with that strategy! There isn't a bad album in the bunch.

While this is true, if you don't have infinite money, just listen to the doctor.

Doctor, doctor, please. Don't you know the mess I'm in?

Mebert78 · « **Reply #101 on:** May 07, 2014, 11:24:24 AM »

Thanks for the recommendations on old IQ. I might not get to them as soon I hope though, because I can't stop listening to The Road of Bones!!

Nekov · « **Reply #102 on:** May 07, 2014, 12:51:41 PM »

I know it's too soon but I think this might be my favorite IQ album. I feel like they grabbed the best from their previous albums and combined it perfectly, there's not a single song that I consider weak or that bores me, which happens with every other of their records.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #103 on:** May 07, 2014, 12:53:13 PM »

FYI, the album is currently ranked as the #1 neo-prog album of all-time by a large margin by fans reviewing the album on ProgArchives: https://www.progarchives.com/subgenre.asp?style=18

Nick · « **Reply #104 on:** May 07, 2014, 12:58:43 PM »

I previously owned Frequency and Dark Matter, just had The Seventh House and Ever ship today, and look forward to the new album whenever it comes to US retailers.

News: DreamTheaterForums is a place for people who just don't have the time for music anymore.

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