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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2730 on: August 28, 2019, 08:49:44 AM »
Damn.

It did nothing for me. /shrug
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I just don't understand what they were trying to achieve with any part of the song, either individually or as a whole. You know what? It's the Platypus of Dream Theater songs. That bill doesn't go with that tail, or that strange little furry body, or those webbed feet, and oh god why does it have venomous spurs!? And then you find out it lays eggs too. The difference is that the Platypus is somehow functional despite being a crazy mishmash or leftover animal pieces

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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2731 on: August 28, 2019, 08:55:46 AM »
Same here. By-the-numbers cheesy ballad. It's not terrible, but it's nothing special either.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2732 on: August 28, 2019, 09:04:33 AM »
Quote from: RoeDent on August 28, 2019, 08:55:46 AM
Same here. By-the-numbers cheesy ballad. It's not terrible, but it's nothing special either.

Hang on a minute! Aren't you breaking your own rule here and deflating those who eagerly and enthusiastically await the album's release? :biggrin:

Silliness aside, I have to say it didn't do anything for me, either. Bland as.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2733 on: August 28, 2019, 09:34:09 AM »
I think the song it's fantastic, very emotional, and I love it!
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2734 on: August 28, 2019, 09:36:17 AM »
It's not a bad song. It just doesn't tickle my private parts like other Flying Colors' music does.
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I just don't understand what they were trying to achieve with any part of the song, either individually or as a whole. You know what? It's the Platypus of Dream Theater songs. That bill doesn't go with that tail, or that strange little furry body, or those webbed feet, and oh god why does it have venomous spurs!? And then you find out it lays eggs too. The difference is that the Platypus is somehow functional despite being a crazy mishmash or leftover animal pieces

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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2735 on: August 28, 2019, 09:51:25 AM »
Quote from: nobloodyname on August 28, 2019, 09:04:33 AM
Quote from: RoeDent on August 28, 2019, 08:55:46 AM
Same here. By-the-numbers cheesy ballad. It's not terrible, but it's nothing special either.

Hang on a minute! Aren't you breaking your own rule here and deflating those who eagerly and enthusiastically await the album's release? :biggrin:

Silliness aside, I have to say it didn't do anything for me, either. Bland as.

I don't even know anymore. I'm tired of trying. There's no point.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2736 on: August 28, 2019, 10:39:23 AM »
Pretty uninspiring so far.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2737 on: August 28, 2019, 10:40:55 AM »
I don't listen to Muse at all and couldn't name more than 2 of their songs, and after 5 seconds of the vocals on More, I thought "Huh, sounds like Muse." Pretty boring and annoying scratchy-sounding riff (I am sure there is a musical term for that sound). That keyboard solo is horrid.

That second song was alright, brought to you by the team that gave you the video to Hollow Years.

I try not to judge artists by their look, but I really hate (thanks, Stadler) that that train conductor hat Casey always wears.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2738 on: August 28, 2019, 10:42:52 AM »
Okay, so you're missing a VERY key word in your post... :)

I like it, not love it, but I'm also pretty against most "pre-release" songs.  I HATED Tattoo before the newest Van Halen record came out, and that record was my album of the year (and I really like Tattoo in the context of the record).    I'm still a first day buyer, and I'll judge it as a whole.   

FC is still my favorite post-DT Portnoy project.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2739 on: August 28, 2019, 02:18:51 PM »
When did Flying Colors become Coldplay?
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2740 on: August 28, 2019, 02:25:47 PM »
Quote from: RoeDent on August 28, 2019, 09:51:25 AM
Quote from: nobloodyname on August 28, 2019, 09:04:33 AM
Quote from: RoeDent on August 28, 2019, 08:55:46 AM
Same here. By-the-numbers cheesy ballad. It's not terrible, but it's nothing special either.

Hang on a minute! Aren't you breaking your own rule here and deflating those who eagerly and enthusiastically await the album's release? :biggrin:

Silliness aside, I have to say it didn't do anything for me, either. Bland as.

I don't even know anymore. I'm tired of trying. There's no point.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2741 on: August 28, 2019, 02:34:54 PM »
Quote from: Kattelox on August 28, 2019, 02:18:51 PM
When did Flying Colors become Coldplay?

"The Storm"  ;)

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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2742 on: August 28, 2019, 03:33:13 PM »
Two awful songs so far. And this is supposed to be one of MP's top albums ever (according to him)?
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2743 on: August 28, 2019, 03:46:05 PM »
No connection to that song whatsoever. 2 total swings
and misses so far.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2744 on: August 28, 2019, 04:04:17 PM »
I liked it just fine. Will have to see how it settles. Does seem a tad long for that kind of song. I love Casey's voice. (On a barely related note I've found that Ted's voice is stopping me from digging later SB...)

I really hope the album turns out good...
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2745 on: August 28, 2019, 05:00:45 PM »
Heard it this morning before work, and I enjoyed it enough. It wasn't super surprising but not boring for me, either. I enjoyed Steve's playing a lot, and the quieter drumming was a nice touch. Casey's voice definitely suits this song a lot, but I do hope this is the slowest/softest ballad on the album.

I am still eagerly awaiting the whole album, and despite a lackluster first reaction to "More", I listened to it earlier this week and quite enjoyed it, so I think this album may be a grower.

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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2746 on: August 28, 2019, 06:00:01 PM »
Listened to this new one twice...not too wild about this one either.  I am officially a little worried about this new record since they are 0 for 2 now.  :( :(
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2747 on: August 28, 2019, 07:24:45 PM »
In a moment of weakness I clicked on the first video. Not making that mistake again.

Waiting until it shows up in my mailbox.


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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2748 on: August 28, 2019, 09:29:59 PM »
 LAst Train Home is pretty slow too, but a little bit more dynamic than You Are Not Alone. Love Letter is them playing The Beatles, Guardian and Cadence have the feel of the first album, but not much stands out in them. Geronimo has a Toto feel and a catchy chorus. Crawl is the saving grace of the album for me.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2749 on: August 29, 2019, 04:47:18 AM »
Quote from: ariich on August 28, 2019, 02:25:47 PM
Quote from: RoeDent on August 28, 2019, 09:51:25 AM
Quote from: nobloodyname on August 28, 2019, 09:04:33 AM
Quote from: RoeDent on August 28, 2019, 08:55:46 AM
Same here. By-the-numbers cheesy ballad. It's not terrible, but it's nothing special either.

Hang on a minute! Aren't you breaking your own rule here and deflating those who eagerly and enthusiastically await the album's release? :biggrin:

Silliness aside, I have to say it didn't do anything for me, either. Bland as.

I don't even know anymore. I'm tired of trying. There's no point.
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You're not far wrong. I'm certainly not getting the joy out of this music that I hoped I would. More is hitting the spot a little bit more (heh...) than YANA, but not quite. Not as much as Lost Without You from the previous album, which still brings me goosebumps and reminds me of happier times.

Let's hope the rest of the album has something that'll hit the spot. If not, let's hope IQ can make the autumn a bit better, music-wise.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2750 on: August 29, 2019, 09:15:01 AM »
Quote from: DoctorAction on August 28, 2019, 04:04:17 PM
I liked it just fine. Will have to see how it settles. Does seem a tad long for that kind of song. I love Casey's voice. (On a barely related note I've found that Ted's voice is stopping me from digging later SB...)

I really hope the album turns out good...

Wow, you had all of my thoughts, get out of my head!  ;D
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2751 on: August 29, 2019, 09:48:24 AM »
BTW, is it too much to ask that those of you are getting promo copies early do not get descriptive about the songs? Some of us would like to get the CD and listen to it fresh without knowing this song is the Beatles song, that song is that, etc.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2752 on: August 29, 2019, 11:52:07 AM »
I actually liked the new song, much better than the first single.  Yeah, it was balladish, but it reminded me of their approach from the first album - pop "style" shorter songs, but with a little musical flair.  I dig it.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2753 on: August 29, 2019, 11:54:08 AM »
Quote from: KevShmev on August 29, 2019, 09:48:24 AM
BTW, is it too much to ask that those of you are getting promo copies early do not get descriptive about the songs? Some of us would like to get the CD and listen to it fresh without knowing this song is the Beatles song, that song is that, etc.

Sorry! I thought I was being helpful.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2754 on: August 29, 2019, 11:54:13 AM »
I'd like this if it was much shorter. Repeat plays, I get bored halfway through. I think this could easily be half as long as it actually is.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2755 on: August 29, 2019, 12:00:23 PM »
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I actually liked the new song, much better than the first single.  Yeah, it was balladish, but it reminded me of their approach from the first album - pop "style" shorter songs, but with a little musical flair.  I dig it.

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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2756 on: August 29, 2019, 08:27:44 PM »
Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on August 29, 2019, 11:54:08 AM
Quote from: KevShmev on August 29, 2019, 09:48:24 AM
BTW, is it too much to ask that those of you are getting promo copies early do not get descriptive about the songs? Some of us would like to get the CD and listen to it fresh without knowing this song is the Beatles song, that song is that, etc.

Sorry! I thought I was being helpful.

All good. I am just nicely asking to keep spoilers to a low roar. :coolio
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2757 on: August 29, 2019, 08:48:28 PM »
Quote from: Kattelox on August 28, 2019, 02:18:51 PM
When did Flying Colors become Coldplay?

It's the vocals that keep me from this band.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2758 on: August 29, 2019, 08:50:38 PM »
Swing and a miss for me too. Not 100% sure why. It’s just.....boring.

Melodies are nice. Orchestration is good. But I kept turning it off after a while.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2759 on: August 30, 2019, 12:51:49 AM »
Quote from: utopiarun on August 29, 2019, 09:15:01 AM
Quote from: DoctorAction on August 28, 2019, 04:04:17 PM
I liked it just fine. Will have to see how it settles. Does seem a tad long for that kind of song. I love Casey's voice. (On a barely related note I've found that Ted's voice is stopping me from digging later SB...)

I really hope the album turns out good...

Wow, you had all of my thoughts, get out of my head!  ;D

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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2760 on: August 30, 2019, 07:13:15 AM »
I might give the album a shot once it comes out, but yeah, I think this project in general just isn't for me.  I enjoyed the debut well enough but didn't care much for the second. The two tracks released so far are among the weakest material I've heard from them personally
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2761 on: August 30, 2019, 08:25:39 AM »
Quote from: TAC on August 29, 2019, 08:48:28 PM
Quote from: Kattelox on August 28, 2019, 02:18:51 PM
When did Flying Colors become Coldplay?

It's the vocals that keep me from this band.

Yeah, I think that's where I'm at now, too. Like, the first album is really good for a debut and has lots of interesting and quirky music, but the second not so much, and the singles for #3 are doing nothing for me. Casey in particular. I hope this is just a case of the singles being the weak links.
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2762 on: September 05, 2019, 08:57:06 AM »
Tonight! :caffeine:
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I just don't understand what they were trying to achieve with any part of the song, either individually or as a whole. You know what? It's the Platypus of Dream Theater songs. That bill doesn't go with that tail, or that strange little furry body, or those webbed feet, and oh god why does it have venomous spurs!? And then you find out it lays eggs too. The difference is that the Platypus is somehow functional despite being a crazy mishmash or leftover animal pieces

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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2763 on: September 06, 2019, 04:41:37 AM »
Review of last night concert?
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Re: Flying Colors v. Third Degree (Rel 10/4/19)
« Reply #2764 on: September 06, 2019, 08:03:50 AM »
Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on August 28, 2019, 09:29:59 PM
LAst Train Home is pretty slow too, but a little bit more dynamic than You Are Not Alone. Love Letter is them playing The Beatles, Guardian and Cadence have the feel of the first album, but not much stands out in them. Geronimo has a Toto feel and a catchy chorus. Crawl is the saving grace of the album for me.

I like Geronimo and Crawl a lot! The opener is a very cool rocker with a catchy chorus, catchier than Mask Machine.
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