Author Topic: What album are you listening to? v.4 (Read 423446 times)

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1960 on:** April 26, 2015, 08:22:48 AM »

Yes Programmed and YFG are top notch releases.

I guess Poison Seed is technically their second full release

finn the fisherman · « **Reply #1961 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:35:20 PM »

King Crimson-Starless and Bible Black.

PuffyPat · « **Reply #1962 on:** April 26, 2015, 09:21:08 PM »

DO WANT SOME OF THIS CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST?

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1963 on:** April 26, 2015, 09:50:12 PM »

Rush- Grace Under Pressure

ozzy554 · « **Reply #1964 on:** April 26, 2015, 10:35:10 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on April 25, 2015, 11:35:12 PM

Quote from: ozzy554 on April 25, 2015, 08:43:56 PM

Still really enjoying this one

Yeah there are some really good songs on there. Its a shame about the production though. You'd think the guy who mixed mindcrime and empire would know how to make a good sounding queensryche record but I guess not.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1965 on:** April 26, 2015, 10:55:56 PM »

More dodgy covers from 1987

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1966 on:** April 27, 2015, 04:44:36 AM »

I remember listening to a bit of that Friedman/Becker album and thought the vocals were lacking

bl5150 · « **Reply #1967 on:** April 27, 2015, 04:46:56 AM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on April 27, 2015, 04:44:36 AM

I remember listening to a bit of that Friedman/Becker album and thought the vocals were lacking

You'd be right

I think it would've been better as an instrumental album. Having said that the singer is quite versatile and sounded a lot better in Le Mans.

Listening to all these Shrapnel records again reminds me of Frontiers these days - they mostly all sound the same ,if not with the songs then surely the production.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #1968 on:** April 27, 2015, 04:58:58 AM »

Al Martino - Essential Masters

wolfking · « **Reply #1969 on:** April 27, 2015, 06:18:00 AM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on April 27, 2015, 04:44:36 AM

I remember listening to a bit of that Friedman/Becker album and thought the vocals were lacking

Yeah haha, the vox were definitely the weak link on those two albums. Still really enjoyable stuff though. Their solo albums were better IMO.

Big Hath · « **Reply #1970 on:** April 27, 2015, 08:26:56 AM »

ZKX-2099 · « **Reply #1971 on:** April 27, 2015, 10:10:44 AM »

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1972 on:** April 27, 2015, 11:24:33 AM »

Guns N Roses- Appetite for Destruction

Lowdz · « **Reply #1973 on:** April 27, 2015, 11:44:32 AM »

Tesla - Mechanical Resonance, Great Radio Controversy, Psychotic Supper

Europe - War of Kings

Sieges Even - The Art Of Navigating By The Stars

Slam Alley - 21 Fire ep

Sacul · « **Reply #1974 on:** April 27, 2015, 12:29:31 PM »

Gazpacho - Demon

PuffyPat · « **Reply #1975 on:** April 27, 2015, 12:47:11 PM »

Quote from: Big Hath on April 27, 2015, 08:26:56 AM

did they realize that it says 'SHAT'?

ZKX-2099 · « **Reply #1976 on:** April 27, 2015, 01:47:18 PM »

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1977 on:** April 27, 2015, 04:07:58 PM »

Quote from: ZKX-2099 on April 27, 2015, 01:47:18 PM

Awesome Helloween disc!

TAC · « **Reply #1978 on:** April 27, 2015, 05:35:25 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on April 27, 2015, 04:46:56 AM

Having said that the singer is quite versatile and sounded a lot better in Le Mans.

I actually have a Le Mans album in my attic on vinyl. I remember NOTHING about it!

bl5150 · « **Reply #1979 on:** April 27, 2015, 05:36:59 PM »

Quote from: TAC on April 27, 2015, 05:35:25 PM

I remember NOTHING about it!

You seem to be saying that a lot lately Tim ..............is it the albums?

The Le Mans is just alright. It has 3 or 4 good rockers and the best track is the much softer opener where you'd barely recognise his voice. I never really play it and it didn't really get near my 1986 list.

TAC · « **Reply #1980 on:** April 27, 2015, 05:41:03 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on April 27, 2015, 05:36:59 PM

You seem to be saying that a lot lately Tim ..............is it the albums?

That and old age!

I know these days there are so many bands to listen to, but Too many bands, Too little time was even a problem back in the day. If something didn't grab you right away, it usually got shelved.

wolfking · « **Reply #1981 on:** April 27, 2015, 05:45:22 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on April 27, 2015, 04:07:58 PM

Quote from: ZKX-2099 on April 27, 2015, 01:47:18 PM

Awesome Helloween disc!

Indeed.

I have High Live in the car at the moment, always loved that one personally.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1982 on:** April 27, 2015, 05:46:30 PM »

Quote from: TAC on April 27, 2015, 05:41:03 PM

I know these days there are so many bands to listen to, but Too many bands, Too little time was even a problem back in the day. If something didn't grab you right away, it usually got shelved.

Yeah I know what you mean . These days there is the issue of have having to listen to so many new releases to find one that sticks. "Back in the day" the strike rate was a lot better but due to the lack of internet etc... the issue was being forced to buy so many rare albums (order only) without a chance to sample them - you either paid up and took the risk or left it. Hence the reason I have so many dud CDs packed away that wouldn't get near me these days.

if you had an awesome relationship with your record store you could sometimes get away with a listen and return but that got old quick , especially with Euro/Jap imports.

TAC · « **Reply #1983 on:** April 27, 2015, 05:48:56 PM »

And unfortunately, all you would have to go on was a band's name photo. If they looked cool, you could take a chance. That is literally how I bought Keepers Pt.1, without ever hearing a single note, only to become Top 5 album in my life.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1984 on:** April 27, 2015, 06:13:26 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on April 27, 2015, 05:45:22 PM

Quote from: jjrock88 on April 27, 2015, 04:07:58 PM
Quote from: ZKX-2099 on April 27, 2015, 01:47:18 PM

Awesome Helloween disc!

Indeed.

I have High Live in the car at the moment, always loved that one personally.

High Live is a great live disc. Should have been longer or put onto one disc though

bl5150 · « **Reply #1985 on:** April 27, 2015, 10:27:26 PM »

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1986 on:** April 28, 2015, 12:14:53 AM »

Brent, I've only heard Vices from Kick Axe. What's that one like?

And how do you rate that Racer X? I love it, Heart of a Lion and Sunlit Nights are awesome

CharlesPL · « **Reply #1987 on:** April 28, 2015, 12:25:02 AM »

Rush - Signals

bl5150 · « **Reply #1988 on:** April 28, 2015, 09:13:54 AM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on April 28, 2015, 12:14:53 AM

And how do you rate that Racer X? I love it, Heart of a Lion and Sunlit Nights are awesome

You picked my two favourite Racer X tracks there , along with Scarified which was for a little while there my favourite instrumental. There's a few duds on the album but those three really make it , along with Lady Killer Hammer Away and Moonage Daydream which are also pretty cool. Strong album, although it has the typical muddy Shrapnel production job.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #1989 on:** April 28, 2015, 09:17:12 AM »

Quote from: CharlesPL on April 28, 2015, 12:25:02 AM

Rush - Signals

I have the vinyl of that one lying around somewhere.

Lowdz · « **Reply #1990 on:** April 28, 2015, 12:17:09 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on April 28, 2015, 12:14:53 AM

Brent, I've only heard Vices from Kick Axe. What's that one like?

And how do you rate that Racer X? I love it, Heart of a Lion and Sunlit Nights are awesome

That version of Heart Of A Lion is better than Priest's original. Decent album but as Brent said, production isn't doing it any favours.

RoeDent · « **Reply #1991 on:** April 28, 2015, 01:10:27 PM »

The Sum of No Evil by The Flower Kings

Lowdz · « **Reply #1992 on:** April 28, 2015, 02:01:29 PM »

Skid Row - 1st and Slave To The Grind

Cold Sweat - Break Out

Dynazty - Sultans Of Sin

Edguy - Space Police

Magnum - Chase The Dragon, Vigilante

Ayreon - Human Equation

Sacul · « **Reply #1993 on:** April 28, 2015, 02:21:58 PM »

Have a Nice Life - Deathconsciousness

LudwigVan · « **Reply #1994 on:** April 28, 2015, 03:09:55 PM »

Camel - Mirage

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Author Topic: What album are you listening to? v.4 (Read 423446 times)