Author Topic: Ayreon/Arjen Lucassen Thread (Star Three on the way) (Read 382255 times)

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #210 on:** April 12, 2012, 06:00:12 PM »

Average album is average.

Nick · « **Reply #211 on:** April 12, 2012, 06:33:54 PM »

Quote from: DTVT on April 12, 2012, 06:00:12 PM

Average album is average.

Poor post is poor.

But yeah, as Jingle already knows, Victims was album of the year quality, and this new track put New Real on pace to possibly reach that same height.

wolfking · « **Reply #212 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:05:41 PM »

Can't wait to listen to this track when I get home tonight.

wolfking · « **Reply #213 on:** April 13, 2012, 05:45:09 AM »

Just listened to the new track and immediately preordered the album! Amazing!

Zook · « **Reply #214 on:** April 14, 2012, 08:25:46 AM »

After a year and a half or so (whenever VotMA came out), I'm listening to it again and liking it a lot more this time around.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #215 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:11:22 PM »

Like sipping from a very nice bottle of wine, the second listen was much better than the first.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #216 on:** April 17, 2012, 10:45:45 AM »

Only listened to the first disc so far, and I have mixed feelings. The songs are pretty good, mainly because of the hooks (most of which were present in the trailer video), but the lyrics are absolutely horrendous. It's a damn shame, because some of the subjects have a lot of potential (E-Police, Pink Beatles, and Parental Procreation Permit) but they're quickly nullified by the lyrics.

That said, that was only my first listen, so we'll see how it grows on me.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #217 on:** April 17, 2012, 12:40:21 PM »

jeez....that was fast

Nick · « **Reply #218 on:** April 17, 2012, 12:41:51 PM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on April 17, 2012, 12:40:21 PM

jeez....that was fast

Justin is as premature with his album discussions as he is with other things unfortunately.

abydos · « **Reply #219 on:** April 17, 2012, 12:51:51 PM »

I have no idea why people expect something else from his lyrics, especially on this album. Just kick back, enjoy the music and great melodies and have fun.

John94 · « **Reply #220 on:** April 17, 2012, 01:03:18 PM »

I found The Human Equation purely through JLB and MA being involved in it and I was blown away. Some awesome work there both vocally and instrumentally, that Devon Graves really impressed me. One of the best albums I've heard. Great mixes of heavy, prog, and folk! Gunna have to check a few other albums out by Ayreon/Arjen. Any recommendations, I was thinking 01011001.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #221 on:** April 17, 2012, 01:28:00 PM »

Quote from: abydos on April 17, 2012, 12:51:51 PM

I have no idea why people expect something else from his lyrics, especially on this album. Just kick back, enjoy the music and great melodies and have fun.

I tend to agree. After all, I'm probably one of the only people in the world who isn't bothered by some of the lyrics on 01011001, but these are just...fuck.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #222 on:** April 17, 2012, 01:34:13 PM »

Quote from: John94 on April 17, 2012, 01:03:18 PM

I found The Human Equation purely through JLB and MA being involved in it and I was blown away. Some awesome work there both vocally and instrumentally, that Devon Graves really impressed me. One of the best albums I've heard. Great mixes of heavy, prog, and folk! Gunna have to check a few other albums out by Ayreon/Arjen. Any recommendations, I was thinking 01011001.

Probably not the best starting place if you liked "The Human Equation"

I'd probably go with "Into The Electric Castle"

abydos · « **Reply #223 on:** April 17, 2012, 02:06:31 PM »

I find 01011001 to be much closer to THE than any of his other works. A little less grandiose at first listen but it's amazing as well.

The Dream Sequencer/Flight of the Migrator is a great place to start overall, I think. First one is a soft, mellow album, the other is prog/power metal of extremely good quality.

obscure · « **Reply #224 on:** April 18, 2012, 11:24:36 AM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on April 12, 2012, 04:43:50 PM

Quote from: Nick on April 12, 2012, 03:17:11 PM
Mason likes to fail hard on occasion.

On this topic, I side with Nick. That's a fail beyond fail, professor. VOTMA continues to get mad props and lots of spins here. Couple of so-so tracks, but the rest of it more than compensates. My last.fm most played song list is almost exclusively VOTMA - that pretty much sums it up for me.

I'll have to join you two!!!

Also loved that new track!!! Absolutely brilliant!!!!

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #225 on:** April 26, 2012, 04:40:35 PM »

Kind of surprised more people aren't talking about this, to be honest.

Pockets17red · « **Reply #226 on:** April 26, 2012, 05:56:25 PM »

Just got the mediabook edition! Had to import it but yet again I did get it almost two weeks earlier than the US release date.
The Mediabook is beautiful and I got to say the second disc with the bonus tracks and "covers" is actually really good. Loving the first disc and obviously my favorite track is "Lost in the New Real." Got to check out the CD Rom sections now.

Cyclopssss · « **Reply #227 on:** April 27, 2012, 12:58:40 AM »

I've had if for a couple days now and I think it's really good. Much more lighthearted, humorous and with great melodies. Also love the coverversions, especially Battle of Evermore, welcome to the machine and I'm the slime. The 'other' tracks on disc two are pretty good too, especially like The Space Hotel.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #228 on:** May 16, 2012, 07:25:37 AM »

Arjen Lucassen - Come back to me (Day Seven: Hope) - 21-04-2012

Nick · « **Reply #229 on:** May 16, 2012, 09:24:03 AM »

Nice.

By the way, Arjen's new solo album is pretty damn fantastic. I don't care how cheesy some of it is, it tells a cool story and there are just a lot of great moments in it.

obscure · « **Reply #230 on:** May 16, 2012, 10:07:54 AM »

ok.. that's it.... can't help it...

here's my review

Silver Tears · « **Reply #231 on:** May 16, 2012, 11:00:11 AM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 16, 2012, 07:25:37 AM

Arjen Lucassen - Come back to me (Day Seven: Hope) - 21-04-2012

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #232 on:** May 16, 2012, 11:33:18 AM »

I just bought it today. I've listened to it once, but I'm at work, so I can't really focus on it. What I've heard so far sounded pretty cool though.

wolfking · « **Reply #233 on:** May 22, 2012, 04:20:41 PM »

Just listened through the first disc of the album for the first time and I really enjoyed it. Great sounds and melodies, and I can't wait to read the lyrics along with the cd, good stuff.

obscure · « **Reply #234 on:** May 23, 2012, 04:27:25 AM »

That's another experience... adds so much to the equation.... Where Pigs Fly is so amusing!!!

wolfking · « **Reply #235 on:** May 23, 2012, 05:29:27 AM »

Yeah, the lyrics are incredible.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #236 on:** May 23, 2012, 06:25:17 AM »

OK third listen......I guess it's pretty decent. 3/5 stars.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #237 on:** May 23, 2012, 08:25:03 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 23, 2012, 05:29:27 AM

Yeah, the lyrics are incredible.

Hm. The song SUBJECTS are incredible (aside from Where Pigs Fly), but the lyrics are pretty crummy for the most part.

wolfking · « **Reply #238 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:40:33 PM »

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on May 23, 2012, 08:25:03 AM

Quote from: wolfking on May 23, 2012, 05:29:27 AM
Yeah, the lyrics are incredible.
Hm. The song SUBJECTS are incredible (aside from Where Pigs Fly), but the lyrics are pretty crummy for the most part.

I was only referring to Where Pigs Fly. I can see why people would find them cringeworthy, but I enjoy them.

Nick · « **Reply #239 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:42:15 PM »

Lyrics and narration are pretty much exactly what I'd expect from Arjen, and I love it.

wolfking · « **Reply #240 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:48:07 PM »

Yeah I still have to delve more into it, but I don't anyway should be surprised at what's on offer here.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #241 on:** June 05, 2012, 01:32:22 PM »

A great kind of personal inteview with Arjen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9U2RXOq6KI&feature=player_embedded

4:33! That´s how everybody should listen to music!

obscure · « **Reply #242 on:** June 05, 2012, 01:48:27 PM »

damn man.. I'm so much in love with this guy.....

thanks for sharing MrBoom_shack-a-lack...... WUT..... you've got a horrendous name sir

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #243 on:** June 05, 2012, 02:12:51 PM »

Quote from: obscure on June 05, 2012, 01:48:27 PM

damn man.. I'm so much in love with this guy.....

thanks for sharing MrBoom_shack-a-lack...... WUT..... you've got a horrendous name sir

Yea you have no idea how many times i have said that too myself! I can´t remember why i choose it and now i´m stuck with it!

Big Hath · « **Reply #244 on:** June 05, 2012, 02:14:56 PM »

maybe you played NBA Jam too much

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Author Topic: Ayreon/Arjen Lucassen Thread (Star Three on the way) (Read 382255 times)