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Old thread here:
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=52191.0
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This is VERY good! Didn't know the band...I'm reading they have incorporated more classic metal influences within their death-doom sound in this last album. I'll have to go back to their previous stuff too, but I enjoyed this one a lot
*carried over from the old thread*
Yes Nick, it was my first time listening too! Great album with a serious Skeletor vibes album cover! I'm also gonna go back and check out some of their older albums. Glad you liked it.
And 'What album are you listening to? v. 6'...
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Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone
Winger - Pull
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
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Iron Maiden-Flight 666
Iron Maiden-Rock In Rio
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Van Halen- Fair Warning
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The Headshrinker album is quite the intense listening experience...old school death metal (the first minute of the first song is pure Swedish DM!) morphing into a dark, obscure, dissonant beast. Not a "fun" album, for sure, but it got my attention.
Hooded Menace is great - see a few posts above (thanks twosuitsluke! :))
Then a couple of random old albums from the early 90s...fun listens if you are in the mood for some Queensryche mixed in with 80s hard rock...
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Rush- Moving Pictures
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Stryper- The Yellow & Black Attack
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My first post in this new thread:
Pendragon - The Window Of Life
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/4248efcd28ff1758544a8bbaa7518193/9063243)
CHVRCHES - Screen Violence
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/e1fae1c62fee07ad728b61ae9851c010/9079185)
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That Beach Boys box is brilliant. I got my copy yesterday.
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Bloodbath - Resurrection Through Carnage
Bloodbath - The Fathomless Mastery
Bloodbath - Grand Morbid Funeral
Bloodbath - The Arrow of Satan is Drawn
Morbid Angel - Covenant
Morbid Angel - Domination
Morbid Angel - Formulas Fatal to the Flesh
Morbid Angel - Gateways to Annihilation
Death - Human
Brainstorm - Wall of Skulls
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That Beach Boys box is brilliant. I got my copy yesterday.
I’m digging into it now!
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Black Sabbath- Mob Rules
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That Beach Boys box is brilliant. I got my copy yesterday.
Could only get the 2 CD version unfortunately. I’ve actually never listened to Sunflower, really looking forward to it.
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Harem Scarem- Mood Swings
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Praxis - Transmutation (mutatis mutandis)
Mammoth WVH - Mammoth WVH
Gregg Bissonette - Submarine
LTE - 3
Gary Moore - How blue can you get
Roger Waters - The pros and cons of hitch hicking
Camel - The snow goose
Virgil Donati - Stretch
Oh! I forgot:
Ultraphonix - Original Human Music
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Today's playlist so far:
Persefone- Spritual Migration
Persefone- A'athma
Queensryche- Empire
Leprous- Aphelion
McStine & Minnemann- II
22- You Are Creating Limb 1
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Firehouse- s/t
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b0/Transatlantic_SMPTe.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1d/TransAtlanticBridgeAcrossForever.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c6/TAWhirlwind.jpg/220px-TAWhirlwind.jpg)
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Sammy Hagar - Standing Hampton
DT - SFAM
Danger Danger - st
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Iron Maiden- Somewhere in Time
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Judas Priest- Screaming for Vengeance
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Queensryche- Operation Mindcrime
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The Black Keys - Let’s Rock
Megadeth - United Abominations
Gary Moore - After the War
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Triumph- Classics
Night Ranger- Greatest Hits
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AC/DC- For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)
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Kiss- s/t
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Jeesh Jason, come up for some air! :lol
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Rush- Power Windows :metal :metal
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Van Halen- VH1
:metal :metal :metal
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Stryper- To Hell With the Devil
:metal :metal :metal :metal
Obviously today I decided to listen to some classic rock/metal
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That Beach Boys box is brilliant. I got my copy yesterday.
Could only get the 2 CD version unfortunately. I’ve actually never listened to Sunflower, really looking forward to it.
Oh you're in for a treat. Sunflower is their 2nd best album ever after Pet Sounds.
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Stryper- To Hell With the Devil
:metal :metal :metal :metal
Obviously today I decided to listen to some classic rock/metal
:o I'm truly shocked! I can't fathom this at all, is this the bizarro world?
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Megadeth - United Abominations
I love this album so much, probably a top 5 Megadeth record for me :metal
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Aaron Static - Redemption
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Big Red Machine - How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?
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The Bug - Fire
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Halsey - If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
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Iron Maiden - Killers
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Inigo De Souza - Any Shape You Take
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That Beach Boys box is brilliant. I got my copy yesterday.
Could only get the 2 CD version unfortunately. I’ve actually never listened to Sunflower, really looking forward to it.
Oh you're in for a treat. Sunflower is their 2nd best album ever after Pet Sounds.
If it’s better than Surf’s Up then I don’t doubt that at all.
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Hadn't listened to Walk on Water in a long time...it's excellent, and Michael Schenker sounds insanely good. How great are "A Self Made Man" and "Dreaming of Summer"?
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Dreaming Of Summer is a Top 5 UFO tune.
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Kanye West - Donda
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Thoughts? I've heard very mixed reviews on it :corn
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Dreaming Of Summer is a Top 5 UFO tune.
Top 5? Keep going.
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TURNSTILE - GLOW ON
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TURNSTILE - GLOW ON
Nice. Kinda unsure about how I feel about this after two listens. It's got real potential but not sure if it'll hit me like Time & Space did.
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TURNSTILE - GLOW ON
Nice. Kinda unsure about how I feel about this after two listens. It's got real potential but not sure if it'll hit me like Time & Space did.
I feel the same. I mean, it wasn't bad. Just not sure how much repeat value it has.
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Water From Your Eyes - Structure
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King Crimson - Red, Thrak
Annihilation -Never Neverland
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Annihilation -Never Neverland
Is that an Annihilator cover band? ;D
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No, a combination of autocorrect and crap eyesight 😁
Tony Macalpine- Equilibrium
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Marisa Anderson & William Tyler - Lost Futures
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Ozzy- Speak Of The Devil. Love these versions of the old Sabbath tunes. :metal :metal :metal
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Ozzy- Speak Of The Devil. Love these versions of the old Sabbath tunes. :metal :metal :metal
:metal :metal
Diablo - OST
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Damn, this album is just so good. Hands down their best.
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No, a combination of autocorrect and crap eyesight 😁
Tony Macalpine- Equilibrium
I'll need to get onto this one. Love Tony.
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This album has been kicking my ass the last few days.
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That's "Necronautical", correct?
What's it like?
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Death underwater :lol
I read a review that called it bombastic black metal.
Try this tune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPvzYqyyg2k
That riff at 2:19 :metal
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Yeah, I mean what IS up, exactly, with these bands' names? :lol
The song was VERY GOOD. Yes, that riff was supremely headbangable. Lots of stuff going on and all entertaining. That melodic solo starting around 5:15 too...very tasty.
I guess it's another one in the listening queue... :)
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I guess it's another one in the listening queue... :)
And this is why you never leave DTF, once it's got it's hooks into you!
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Iron Maiden - Senjutsu
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OK, this is starting to click on the third listen. Can't say I listen to much hardcore nowadays, but this ain't your regular hardcore.
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Got my digibook. :metal
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I'll be spinning that album a lot this weekend (Senjutsu, that is).
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Thoughts? I've heard very mixed reviews on it :corn
Didn’t love it but only listened once and didn’t really listen attentively. I know it’s better than ye and of course Jesus Is King though.
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Portrait - At One With None
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I know I should be listening to Maiden, but I have been waiting a week for this album.
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OK, this is starting to click on the third listen. Can't say I listen to much hardcore nowadays, but this ain't your regular hardcore.
i really tried with this one but i genuinely don't see what's so special about it... the dream pop elements are only on a handful of tracks anyways and the vocals are... bad,
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OK, this is starting to click on the third listen. Can't say I listen to much hardcore nowadays, but this ain't your regular hardcore.
i really tried with this one but i genuinely don't see what's so special about it... the dream pop elements are only on a handful of tracks anyways and the vocals are... bad,
I wouldn't say there's anything particularly special about it. My thoughts have gone from 'this isn't as good as Time & Space' to 'actually, I'm starting to like this a bit more'.
I like a good hardcore breakdown now and then, and have no problem with the vocals. It won't make my top 10 of the year but may make the top 20.
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Brazen Abbot - Eye Of the Storm, Live & Learn
Nicolo Kotzev - Nostradamus
Conception - In Your Multitude
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:metal
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/25c9bd68c4829af11ea50b8d1041d09e/8956701)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/25c9bd68c4829af11ea50b8d1041d09e/8956701)
What are your thoughts on it? I'm absolutely in love with it right now. Very strong AOTY contender.
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OSI discography
Iron Maiden - Senjutsu
Icefish - Human Hardware
Ice Age - The great divide
Ice Age - Liberation
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What are your thoughts on it? I'm absolutely in love with it right now. Very strong AOTY contender.
Need to listen to it more, but I loved it on first listen. Yeah it definitely has potential to be AOTY.
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Iron Maiden - Senjutsu, Somewhere In Time
Stratovarius- Fourth Dimension
Blaze Bailey - War Within Me
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PYRAMAZE- Epitaph.
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Soften the Glare - this was a great find today! It's instrumental rock/jazz/funk/fusion (just to name a few). It features the bassist from Mudvayne and the guitarist from Gongzilla/Gong. I did NOT expect what I heard considering the musicians involved. There's some great melodies and grooves and then some completely crazy pieces/sections. It's stellar musicianship all the away through and provides a fun ride!
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Moody Blues - In Search Of The Lost Chord
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(bron - anrach)
this is better than their second black metal album but not as good as their third. it's quite good tho imo
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PYRAMAZE- Epitaph.
I love this album.
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Yesterday and today.
Symphony X - Iconoclast
Rush - Caress of Steel
Prong - Snap Your fingers, Snap your Neck. Industrial metal.. :metal
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PYRAMAZE- Epitaph.
I love this album.
Very overlooked band IMO. I know they are on their 3rd singer over only 6 albums but I love them all.
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Rainbow - Difficult To Cure
Ozzy - Diary Of A Madman
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Rainbow - Difficult To Cure
Ozzy - Diary Of A Madman
Nice!!
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Prong - Snap Your fingers, Snap your Neck. Industrial metal.. :metal
YES! Love the song and the album that's home to it.
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Prong - Snap Your fingers, Snap your Neck. Industrial metal.. :metal
YES! Love the song and the album that's home to it.
OH HELL YES! Cleansing is one of my faves from that golden early '90's period.
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The Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
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Jail Socks - Coming Down
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Motorists - Surrounded
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Spirits Having Fun - Two
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Soften the Glare - this was a great find today! It's instrumental rock/jazz/funk/fusion (just to name a few). It features the bassist from Mudvayne and the guitarist from Gongzilla/Gong. I did NOT expect what I heard considering the musicians involved. There's some great melodies and grooves and then some completely crazy pieces/sections. It's stellar musicianship all the away through and provides a fun ride!
These two have been on my wishlist for a while, I should really get on these.
Today's listening:
Iron Maiden - Senjutsu
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So much fun :metal
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Saxon - Denim & Leather
Neal Morse band - Innocence & Danger
Rush - Moving Pictures
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DT - SC. Still my least favourite DT album. Starts well, ends well, shame about the middle.
DT - selections from The Astonishing
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DT - selections from The Astonishing
:lol
Sounds so classical.
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My version of Selections from The Astonishing has a running time of 0:00.
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My version of Selections from The Astonishing has a running time of 0:00.
:lol
It’s no5 for everyone and I don’t like it as much as I did at the time. There is some good stuff hidden amongst the Disney soundtrack but you have to dig.
N/p
Stratovarius- Destiny
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The Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
This.
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My version of Selections from The Astonishing has a running time of 0:00.
Wow! That’s even longer than mine. :lol :lol :lol
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Thin Lizzy - Renegade
Joe Satriani- Engines Of Creation
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Angra - Rebirth
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My version of Selections from The Astonishing has a running time of 0:00.
We appear to have a similar list.
I still haven't heard a note from disc 2. Disc 1 bored the ever-loving crap outta me.
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Todd Sucherman - Last Flight Home
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My version of Selections from The Astonishing has a running time of 0:00.
We appear to have a similar list.
I still haven't heard a note from disc 2. Disc 1 bored the ever-loving crap outta me.
*high five
Can't remember a thing from either disc. Just dreadful.
I may revisit it........one day.
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My version of Selections from The Astonishing has a running time of 0:00.
We appear to have a similar list.
I still haven't heard a note from disc 2. Disc 1 bored the ever-loving crap outta me.
*high five
Can't remember a thing from either disc. Just dreadful.
I may revisit it........one day.
"You only have three days... moahahaha!"
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Finally getting around to listening to Innocence & Danger by Neal Morse Band.
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Birthday release of Gacharic Spin self titled album. Japanese pop metal....these girls are so fucking fun, and talented as fuck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmL0V667QzI&ab_channel=GacharicSpinOfficial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmL0V667QzI&ab_channel=GacharicSpinOfficial)
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My version of Selections from The Astonishing has a running time of 0:00.
We appear to have a similar list.
I still haven't heard a note from disc 2. Disc 1 bored the ever-loving crap outta me.
*high five
Can't remember a thing from either disc. Just dreadful.
I may revisit it........one day.
"You only have three days... moahahaha!"
Yeah, I never quite got the maniacal laugh at that point. Why would any despot do that?
But worse was the cry that deafened the bad dude. It should have been amplified with effects etc but all we got was a Colin Grigson-esque whimper 😁
Please tell me you know who the legend Colin Grigson is?
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At long last:
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First thoughts coming to the Iron Maiden thread tonight, hopefully, but initial reaction: :o
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Really nice guitar album, with some phenomenal drumming from Marco Minnemann.
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I've never heard of that, I'll put it on my list to check out
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/25c9bd68c4829af11ea50b8d1041d09e/8956701)
What are your thoughts on it? I'm absolutely in love with it right now. Very strong AOTY contender.
Yeah this is AOTY. Absolutely fantastic album.
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Seems I'll have to give it a listen then :corn
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Van Halen - Fair Warning
Y&T - Earthshaker
Orphaned Land - Unsung Prophets and Dead Messiahs
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(Aran - Pimeyttä Vasten)
just really rock-solid, dark & spacey (& foresty i guess idk) black metal. great texture, riffs, melodies, ambience, right up my alley in the genre
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Steve Hacket - Surrender of Silence
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Kate Bush: The Kick Inside (not my favourite album by her, but I still love it lots)
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The Flower Kings - The Sum Of No Evil
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Whitesnake- Come An’ Get It
Foreigner - 4
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Riot Games - Pentakill / The Lost Chapter
Based on LoL skin lines but their music department is just great. Great album, great lyrics, music and production. Check out metal lovers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxGWaxUEiB4
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(trophy scars - astral pariah)
was not aware there was a blues rock/post-hardcore fusion band. now i am aware. and it's super cool. wish it was longer but they have previous, longer albums i'm definitely gonna check out too
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Riot Games - Pentakill / The Lost Chapter
Based on LoL skin lines but their music department is just great. Great album, great lyrics, music and production. Check out metal lovers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxGWaxUEiB4
Listening now. Really enjoying it. Thanks.
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this just makes me mad i don't have the lyrics for the new one because reading along to the concept of this one and jesus christ
helps that it sounds phenomenal too. looks like i've found a new obsession
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YESS! Love it! I remember hearing this for the first time on Fingers Metal Shop!
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been checking out some of cursive's mid-period albums as i've never really familiarized myself with em (though i think i have heard them all before...)
happy hollow: i get what this album is trying to do but it's a crushing 14 tracks long and a lot of it blends together, the concept isn't super compelling to me & the production is... rough. i really like big bang and there's some other solid tracks here but this doesn't do it for me
mama i'm swollen: oh this is. really good. maybe their best besides the ugly organ tbh. the sound is a bit toned down but as emotional as ever and the concept + its real-life implications for kasher make it compelling on both a music and lyrical level and it's just really good? of course it's the one released in 2009
i am gemini: i... kinda like this one, more than happy hollow at least, but it feels a bit flat musically and the concept is... very bad. very very bad. kasher said he wrote it as a musical and you can tell from how incohesive the songs are but also did you need to spend two songs on a game of hide and seek at the starts? i get what it's a metaphor for but it doesn't -mean- anything and it's slow-paced and small in scope and. ugh. soured me on the whole things tbh. it's musically similar enough to their standard fare but not really special on that front, the sun and moon is prooobably the best song and even then it's not that special
so yeah i'm getting the middle of these three and probably not caring too much about the other two, i think
also i've heard domestica plenty as well. it does absolutely nothing for me. i don't get it
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Nala Sinephro - Space 1.8
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David Grubbs & Ryley Walker - A Tap On The Shoulder
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Kacey Musgraves - star-crossed
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I've abundantly commented on Senjutsu - it's an album that's making me quite happy.
I kind of randomly listened to Death on the Road today. It's a pretty great live album, performances, sound, setlist and all.
As for the third up here: Portrait - At One with None. From Sweden, interesting metal album. Some Mercyful Fate riffage, some older Iced Earth gallop here and there. Nice acoustic guitars occasionally interspersed within the heavier stuff, good variety in the pace of the songs. I don't love the production (especially the drums), but I'm enjoying what I'm hearing. The second and third songs, Curtains (The Dumb Supper) and Phantom Fathomer, are a good appetizer combo.
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INXS - Kick
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INXS - Kick
:tup
Sarah Davachi - Antiphonals
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I kind of randomly listened to Death on the Road today. It's a pretty great live album, performances, sound, setlist and all.
Death On The Road is easily my favorite Maiden live album. And while the DVD editing virtually makes it unwatchable, it is my opinion that that is the most glorious Maiden footage ever filmed. The lighting, the colors, the film quality, the camera angles. Amazing!
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New Order - Technique
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Phil Collins - …But Seriously
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Fish - Yang
Never heard this before but just picked it up brand new on Discogs for fairly cheap. Some interesting versions of Marillion songs plus some solo material.
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Lawrence English - Observation of Breath
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CHVRCHES - Screen Violence
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An Evening With John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess
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An Evening With John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess
This is a really good album that seems to be forgotten nowadays.
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An Evening With John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess
This is a really good album that seems to be forgotten nowadays.
It's fantastic.
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Trent Gardner - Leonardo: The Absolute Man
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Van Halen - Warner Bros. Demos 1977
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Trifecta - Fragments
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John McLaughlin - Liberation Time
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Hef, I’m curious, where do you discover new music? You post such an eclectic mix of stuff that you listen to. I’m just wondering how where you find out about new releases?
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An Evening With John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess
This is a really good album that seems to be forgotten nowadays.
It's fantastic.
Was listening to some of this the other night. It’s some of JP’s best playing IMO.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/9664dd9e1acaf6fb4684485e79a9444e/6981999)
Post Malone - beergongs & bentleys
This is surprisingly decent.
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Because of the discussion in the Neal Morse thread…
Simon & Garfunkel - Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/ff15dc238197e3b60a5bd4092109e984/5094206)
Great album. No idea why I found it mediocre for all these years.
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Hef, I’m curious, where do you discover new music? You post such an eclectic mix of stuff that you listen to. I’m just wondering how where you find out about new releases?
It depends. I certainly look at music journalism from places like NPR, Paste, and Pitchfork for their critics' top new releases each week. I also check out other places like ProgArchives, and really whatever else I can soak up.
And this place, of course.
Now, I don't always like everything I listen to. But it's usually fun. In fact, I occasionally have more fun listening to something that doesn't agree with me, because I try to give it a fair shot and appreciate what I can, even if I know I will never listen to it again. I recently listened to the new album by Lingua Ignota (well, I didn't make it through the whole album), and even though I hated it and will never, ever listen to it again, the experience of listening to it is something that I treasure. Even though it was excruciating lol
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Southern Empire - Southern Empire
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Judas Priest - Screaming For Vengeance
Survivor- Premonition
Iron Maiden - Number Of The Beast
Marillion - Afraid Of Sunlight, Fugazi bonus live disc Montreal
Warrant - Dog Eat Dog
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Southern Empire - Southern Empire
This is VERY good! And Civillisation might be even better.
Love their sound. It's super-clean and classic, but manages to be full and powerful.
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I decided to give this a shot after hearing Cyril talk about it recently. I don't care for some of the lyrics (there's a bit too much swearing for my tastes), but everything else is very good.
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Thanks TAC!!! Love this album. My heart breaks for Mike Patton who is suffering personal issues and is unable to tour. Huge fan, this one’s for you Mike!
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I want to post an album cover, how? :blush
PM sent, brother.
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I decided to give this a shot after hearing Cyril talk about it recently. I don't care for some of the lyrics (there's a bit too much swearing for my tastes), but everything else is very good.
gotta be honest i can't even make out half the lyrics but also it's supposedly a story about an outlaw killing his entire family so idk if swearing should be the biggest concern
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:lol
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Rush - Hold Your Fire
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Rush - Hold Your Fire
:tup
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Southern Empire - Civilisation
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Leavv - Cloud Shapes
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Sparta - Porcelain
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Kate Bush - Hounds of Love (again)
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Liquid Tension Experiment - LTE 3
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Kate Bush - Hounds of Love (again)
My favorite Kate Bush - not a particularly controversial choice, I know, but it's just a classic. Of the newer ones, I actually quite enjoy her 2005 comeback album Aerial. What do you think of that one?
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dredg - Catch Without Arms
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United Progressive Fraternity - Fall In Love With The World
dredg - Catch Without Arms
Good stuff.
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The Nice - The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack
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KISS - Creatures of the Night
Journey - Escape
Pat Benatar - Crimes of Passion
MSG - Assault Attack
Magnum - Chase the Dragon
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KISS - Creatures of the Night
Journey - Escape
Pat Benatar - Crimes of Passion
MSG - Assault Attack
Magnum - Chase the Dragon
I'll be over in 20 minutes with beer and pizza. I'm not familiar with the Magnum, but the rest is a quality playlist.
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Procul Harum - Procul Harum
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KISS - Creatures of the Night
Journey - Escape
Pat Benatar - Crimes of Passion
MSG - Assault Attack
Magnum - Chase the Dragon
I'll be over in 20 minutes with beer and pizza. I'm not familiar with the Magnum, but the rest is a quality playlist.
Come on over! 😁
Magnum are sort of like a British Styx or Kansas without the violin. Pomp rock I think it used to be called. This, storytellers night or Wings of Heaven are their best.
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Indeed, those Magnum albums are beautiful.
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Love this album so much. in the "classic" first 7 album run, this and Seventh Son are the ones I go back to the most (although The Number of the Beast is probably my overall favorite)
How is it possible they haven't played Caught Somewhere in Time live again after the tour for this album? And Sea of Madness? Loneliness?
Incidentally, for the drummers in the Forum...how exactly do you go about playing Caught...with a single kick? I've always wondered. That's some serious gallop for one foot ;D
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Low - HEY WHAT
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Death - Symbolic
Control Denied - The Fragile Art Of Existence
Marillion - Holidays In Eden
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Love this album so much. in the "classic" first 7 album run, this and Seventh Son are the ones I go back to the most (although The Number of the Beast is probably my overall favorite)
How is it possible they haven't played Caught Somewhere in Time live again after the tour for this album? And Sea of Madness? Loneliness?
The real crime is they’ve never played Alexander the Great live.
But anyway I heard the band is not a big fan of the album, that’s probably why they don’t play much from it.
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Low - HEY WHAT
Haven't given it a listen yet, how is it? Really liked their previous album.
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dredg - Catch Without Arms
That’s an all-time favorite of mine.
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Went back a handful of years for today's listening..
The Seven Sisters is awesome. It is basically what you get when you mix Iron Maiden's and Def Leppard's debuts.
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The Seven Sisters is awesome. It is basically what you get when you mix Iron Maiden's and Def Leppard's debuts.
Sounds very promising - I'll have to check it out!
Lör's album is very cool and different. Their EP (?) from last year, Edge of Eternity, is great too.
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Low - HEY WHAT
Haven't given it a listen yet, how is it? Really liked their previous album.
Not sure if I’ve ever heard anything else by them, but HEY WHAT is a great album. Excellent noisy production and it has some really catchy vocal melodies.
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dredg - Catch Without Arms
That’s an all-time favorite of mine.
Same here. I listened to it SO much the year it came out. I might like it even more than El Cielo.
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:lol
Is this your opinion of the Mr. Bungle album?
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The Seven Sisters is awesome. It is basically what you get when you mix Iron Maiden's and Def Leppard's debuts.
Sounds very promising - I'll have to check it out!
Check out the title track..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELgg27BGE7c&list=OLAK5uy_lr-UPGrxHzv3IR1Zuku--sZMewAa5CRfw
Lör's album is very cool and different. Their EP (?) from last year, Edge of Eternity, is great too.
In Forgotten Sleep is a masterpiece, but Edge Of Eternity didn't really grab me.
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:lol
Is this your opinion of the Mr. Bungle album?
Actually is was in response to...
gotta be honest i can't even make out half the lyrics but also it's supposedly a story about an outlaw killing his entire family so idk if swearing should be the biggest concern
BUT....
I actually did see Mr. Bungle twice on their first tour, and yes, :lol, :facepalm:, and WTF all would apply.
I first saw them in the fall of '91. I took my college roommate (we grad in 1990) (he lived in NJ but came up for the show) for his birthday because he wanted to go. i thought..ok, singer from FNM..how bad could it be? Holy shit! that was NOT what I was expecting. :lol
Anyway, they came back to Boston like 6 months later and I took another buddy of mine. He loved it and bought the album. What a fucked up show!
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:lol
Is this your opinion of the Mr. Bungle album?
Actually is was in response to...
gotta be honest i can't even make out half the lyrics but also it's supposedly a story about an outlaw killing his entire family so idk if swearing should be the biggest concern
BUT....
I actually did see Mr. Bungle twice on their first tour, and yes, :lol, :facepalm:, and WTF all would apply.
I first saw them in the fall of '91. I took my college roommate (we grad in 1990) (he lived in NJ but came up for the show) for his birthday because he wanted to go. i thought..ok, singer from FNM..how bad could it be? Holy shit! that was NOT what I was expecting. :lol
Anyway, they came back to Boston like 6 months later and I took another buddy of mine. He loved it and bought the album. What a fucked up show!
I’m sure they are an interesting live show. Was the audience holding up their lighters when they played “My Ass is on Fire”? :lol :lol :lol
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That was literally 20 years ago. I have no idea! :lol
I bought a shirt at the show, and it's one of the handful of concert t's that I still actually have.
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Alter Bridge - Walk The Sky
About halfway through and it's probably the weakest AB album.
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That was literally 20 years ago. I have no idea! :lol
I bought a shirt at the show, and it's one of the handful of concert t's that I still actually have.
I hate to break it to you, but I would have been 30 years ago. :lol
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Master of Puppets - Live in Barcelona, 2002
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Procul Harum - A Salty Dog
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Check out the title track..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELgg27BGE7c&list=OLAK5uy_lr-UPGrxHzv3IR1Zuku--sZMewAa5CRfw
This is a very cool track, and I'd say your description is pretty accurate. Saved, and will explore some more! :tup
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Dream Theater - Distant Memories - Live in London
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Soft Machine - The Soft Machine
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Iron Maiden - Senjutsu
Carcass - Torn Arteries
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Metallica - And Justice For All
Metallica - Black Album
Annette Olzon - Strong
Helloween - s/t
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nice
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Catching up on some new releases.
Pretty pleasantly surprised with all of them. New Andrew WK may be his best album since I Get Wet. New Thrice was alright, the closer stood out so need to spin that again. Carcass and MONO were both top 20 contenders and Eidola is kinda what I expected, but it does it well.
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new thrice made me so sad kensrue's voice is SHOT across the entire thing and he sounds so bad I could barely pay attention to the music
Eidola was fine but hasn't really stuck with me at all
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/ab78e3b3db5c595e659d7449eff25a2d/7360583)
Really digging this. Glad I blind-bought it.
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John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess - An Evening With John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess
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Never heard of these before but really enjoying this. Singer has a very unusual distinctive style. Sort of symphonic metal but not that symphonic, lots of industrial/techno elements. Quite cinematic and sci-fi influenced. I’m probably making it sound more interesting than it is but it’s pretty cool once you get used to the the girls voice.
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Quireboys- Homewreckers and Heartbreakers
Frost*- Milliontown
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Heike Langhans weekend:
Draconian - Under a Godless Veil
Draconian - Sovran
Light Field Reverie - Another World
Also:
Charlotte Wessels - Tales From Six Feet Under / Pleasant surprise, a proggy kind of pop where her voices really shines. Nice arrangements with all kinds of synths and strings
Mastodon - The Hunter
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Four Tet - Morning/Evening
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Chicago - Chicago
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Caravan - In The Land of Grey And Pink
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Soft Machine - Volume Two
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Soft Machine - Fourth
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Camel - Mirage
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dredg - Live At The Fillmore
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Procul Harum - Grand Hotel
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Y&T - Black Tiger
Asia - s/t
Quireboys - A Bit Of What You Fancy
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Soft Machine - Fifth
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Dream Theater - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
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Caravan - Cunning Stunts
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Camel - The Snow Goose
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Queen - Hot Space
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Anyone heard this? It's up there with Spirit Adrift's latest EP.
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I haven't but I'll give it a listen.
Currently listening to Andy McKee's newest EP Symbol
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Man, I'm loving this. It's got the heaviest riffs I've ever heard on an Andrew WK album.
It's like a sci fi 80s synth record, featuring Devin Townsend style riffs whilst also channeling some Meatloaf vibes! It's great :lol
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The Caretaker - Everywhere At The End Of Time
Been listening to the less-noisy parts of this a lot lately. It's actually incredibly relaxing, despite the concept.
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Whitesnake- Saints & Sinners
Night Ranger - Dawn Patrol
Eric Johnson - Ah Via Musicom, Venus Isle
Marillion- Clutching At Straws
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The Caretaker - Everywhere At The End Of Time
Been listening to the less-noisy parts of this a lot lately. It's actually incredibly relaxing, despite the concept.
The first 3 parts are amazing and gorgeous, some of his best output. 4 and 5 are unlistenable, and 6 I only care about the final track, which gives me goosebumps.
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The first 3 parts are amazing and gorgeous, some of his best output. 4 and 5 are unlistenable, and 6 I only care about the final track, which gives me goosebumps.
Isn't that the point? :lol
The very ending of 4 is really nice.
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The first 3 parts are amazing and gorgeous, some of his best output. 4 and 5 are unlistenable, and 6 I only care about the final track, which gives me goosebumps.
Isn't that the point? :lol
The very ending of 4 is really nice.
Yeah I don’t find 4 and 5 unlistenable, in fact 4-6 are my favorites. Really dark and creepy stuff but still weirdly relaxing imo.
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Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East
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Flotsam and Jetsam - Blood in the Water
Flotsam and Jetsam - The End of Chaos
Flotsam and Jetsam - When the Storm Comes Down
:metal
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Alexis Taylor - Silence
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Procol Harum - Exotic Birds And Fruit
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Never heard of these before but really enjoying this. Singer has a very unusual distinctive style. Sort of symphonic metal but not that symphonic, lots of industrial/techno elements. Quite cinematic and sci-fi influenced. I’m probably making it sound more interesting than it is but it’s pretty cool once you get used to the the girls voice.
Maybe this is scratching an itch I didn't know I had, but it was a fun listen :tup Your description is spot on and the songs are dangerously catchy ;) Agreed that the vocals take a little getting used to. A few cool guitar solos too (Digital Paradise!). The hooks here are huge - a song like Tidal Wave is practically a pop song, and a brilliant one at that (but with a great Maiden-esque short break after the first chorus!)
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U2 - Under A Blood Red Sky
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Soft Machine - Six
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Fierce Deity - Power Wisdom Courage
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The Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
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The Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
That's what I was listening to yesterday. Fantastic album - I think I'd put it in my top 3 this year atm.
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Lately:
Symphony X - Twilight in Olympus
Symphony X - V
Symphony X - The Odyssey
Evergrey - In Search of Truth
Evergrey - Recreation Day
Evergrey - Escape of the Phoenix
Carcass - Torn Arteries
Volbeat - Rock the Rebel, Metal the Devil
Sentenced - Frozen
Sentenced - Crimson
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A bit of a mishmash here, both in genres and in new vs. old
As I said elsewhere, Turnstile's Glow On sounds like a very cool album to me (thanks luke!). Crossover (melodic) hardcore?
Re-listened to dredg's Leitmotif after a while, via the retro-album thread. Still an interesting debut, precursor to greater things.
DC Cooper: a bit of a random rediscovery, this is SO good. I enjoyed him in Royal Hunt, but I prefer this album to anything else he's done. Great line-up, with most of Pink Cream 69 at the time, plus Tore Ostby (Conception) and Gunter Werno (Vanden Plas). Excellent vocals (not surprisingly) on melodic hard rock/metal with hints of power and prog. All songs are good, but the closer, "The Union", is fantastic. High quality stuff.
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Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe - Forevermore
The Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
That's what I was listening to yesterday. Fantastic album - I think I'd put it in my top 3 this year atm.
It's fantastic.
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@ Nick... that DC album is indeed fantastic.
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Fierce Deity - Power Wisdom Courage
What did you think? I thought this was an excellent 3 track EP!
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Dir En Grey is Dir En Great :)
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Truly they are
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Today at work..
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DT "Distance over Time".
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Just unearthed my Neal Schon “Late Nite” cassette! I remember JP telling me the guitar solo at the end of Learning To Live was completely inspired by Neal!
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Today at work..
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So much music win!! :metal
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John Hiatt - Hangin' Around The Observatory
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Mestis - Eikasia
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John Hiatt - Overcoats
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Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
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Formerly known as Idle Hands...
I was waiting for this (Mana was a favorite from 2019) and, one listen in, I'm not disappointed :)
No drastic changes in sound (except maybe the opener being a tad more aggressive and speedier than the usual), so I think it's fair to say anyone who enjoyed Mana should enjoy this one too. Of course, this means the surprise element of the debut is somewhat missing too. Great tunes as usual, though, with the right amount of goofiness (do I hear an eagle sound in Destiny?). There's also a Pat Benatar cover (Hell is for Children) that works great. The final three tracks up the catchiness factor and broaden the sound a bit - including cowbell (Summer Lighting) ;D All in all, I'm quite happy with this so far.
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Low - HEY WHAT
Damn this is very good. While I'm not a big fan of their early slowcore work, I liked their previous album quite a bit since it's so different and more up my alley. This one seems to continue on that ethereal noise pop direction but the songwriting is even stronger. Glad to see such an old band reinvent themselves like this. One of my favorites of the year so far.
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Queen - Sheer Heart Attack
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Formerly known as Idle Hands...
I was waiting for this (Mana was a favorite from 2019) and, one listen in, I'm not disappointed :)
No drastic changes in sound (except maybe the opener being a tad more aggressive and speedier than the usual), so I think it's fair to say anyone who enjoyed Mana should enjoy this one too. Of course, this means the surprise element of the debut is somewhat missing too. Great tunes as usual, though, with the right amount of goofiness (do I hear an eagle sound in Destiny?). There's also a Pat Benatar cover (Hell is for Children) that works great. The final three tracks up the catchiness factor and broaden the sound a bit - including cowbell (Summer Lighting) ;D All in all, I'm quite happy with this so far.
I'm loving this album, this band is so good. My bet to be the next big thing in metal.
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more non-metal musicians should make black metal
first wreche put out a great piano-driven black metal album
and now we've got proggy black metal with prominent clarinet presence
(the black metal is sadly not played by the clarinet but it is quite good anyways)
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Poppy - Flux
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John Hiatt - Slug Line
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The discussions in the Maiden thread prompted me to listen to Powerslave. It still kicks ass :metal
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The discussions in the Maiden thread prompted me to listen to Powerslave. It still kicks ass :metal
I did the same, and I 100% agree with your assessment :metal
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Iron Maiden- Piece Of Mind
Pat Benatar - Get Nervous
ZZTop - Eliminator
UFO - Making Contact
Kreator - Gods of Violence
Pink Floyd - Pulse
Eric Johnson - Tones
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John Hiatt - Two Bit Monsters
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Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
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John Hiatt - All Of A Sudden
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New Rivers of Nihil - Will take multiple listens and a must album to listen from start to finish. More progressive and experimental than the prior albums
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My current favorite Rivers of Nihil - Monarchy
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This one is also good
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Ada Lea - one hand on the steering wheel the other sewing a garden
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Andy Shauf - Wilds
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Black Mass - Feast at the Forbidden Tree
Fast and raw thrash metal in the vein of very early Slayer and whereabouts. Vocals are perhaps a little more extreme than the usual but still within the confines of the genre. The production sounds just right for this type of album - and the bass actually pops and rumbles nicely underneath. The mode is for the most part full-speed ahead (Dead to the World's opening sounds like a sped-up Motorhead riff, and songs like Nothing is Sacred and Betrayal really push on the gas pedal), but there's some interesting variations on the theme - among others, A Path Beyond has a pretty cool break, and the band also decided to become Mercyful Fate for one song (They Speak in Tongues). Also kind of funny they have an intro called "Intro" :biggrin:
Anyway, I generally like my thrash not quite this raw, but the album sure was entertaining and with a pretty cool attitude.
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Foo Fighters - There Is Nothing Left To Lose
"Breakouuuuuuut!"
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Black Mass - Feast at the Forbidden Tree
Fast and raw thrash metal in the vein of very early Slayer and whereabouts. Vocals are perhaps a little more extreme than the usual but still within the confines of the genre. The production sounds just right for this type of album - and the bass actually pops and rumbles nicely underneath. The mode is for the most part full-speed ahead (Dead to the World's opening sounds like a sped-up Motorhead riff, and songs like Nothing is Sacred and Betrayal really push on the gas pedal), but there's some interesting variations on the theme - among others, A Path Beyond has a pretty cool break, and the band also decided to become Mercyful Fate for one song (They Speak in Tongues). Also kind of funny they have an intro called "Intro" :biggrin:
Anyway, I generally like my thrash not quite this raw, but the album sure was entertaining and with a pretty cool attitude.
Added to my 2021 playlist :tup
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God, this is still epic as shit after all these years!
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Esperanza Spalding - Songwrights Apothecary Lab
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Macie Stewart - Mouth Full of Glass
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ManOwaR - Into Glory Ride, Hail To England
Coney Hatch - Outta Hand
Gamma Ray - Heading Into Tomorrow, Somewhere Out In Space
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Today at work..
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All of the albums I ordered from The Sword arrived today. Man, these guys just bring the riffs.
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Such a tough listen, but what an amazing record it is.
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John Hiatt - Slow Turning
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Bonnie Grace - Peacedom
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Sad Park - It's All Over
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John Hiatt - Stolen Moments
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Today at work..
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Do you like that Purple album? I really do, except that it's one of the few records where the lyrics REALLY bug me. 'Breakfast In Bed"? WTF.
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Broken Shadows - Broken Shadows
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This is absolutely fantastic. Could become my AOTY.
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That album cover doesn't give me much confidence tbh :lol, but if you're digging it then I'll give it a try.
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Well since you’re a Sufjan Stevens fan you should definitely check it out. It’s like a happy Carrie & Lowell. It’s also currently the third highest rated album of the year on RYM.
Here’s one of my favorite songs from it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EAEcqehEYg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EAEcqehEYg)
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Today at work..
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I highly recommend this!!!
https://theviciousheadsociety.bandcamp.com/album/extinction-level-event
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Steve Lukather -Transition
Allen Hinds - Falling Up
KISS - Lick It Up
Joe Satriani- Crystal Planet, Engines of Creation
Rainbow - Bent Out Of Shape
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Today at work..
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Do you like that Purple album? I really do, except that it's one of the few records where the lyrics REALLY bug me. 'Breakfast In Bed"? WTF.
I don’t mind S&M (😳😳😳) but it’s more a Rainbow album than a DP album. Geez, that’s a lot of sexual innuendo in the abbreviations for one sentence.
The Gary Moore is probably my least favourite of that batch. I was really disappointed in it.
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@ Stads...It was either that or Now What. That album is ok. Not a fave or anything. Kind of like Immortal. You'd probably have to be a Blackmore fan to really enjoy it.
@Lowdz...After The War was such a huge improvement over the disappointing Run For Cover and Wild Frontier. ATW actually ROCKS!
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@ Stads...It was either that or Now What. That album is ok. Not a fave or anything. Kind of like Immortal. You'd probably have to be a Blackmore fan to really enjoy it.
@Lowdz...After The War was such a huge improvement over the disappointing Run For Cover and Wild Frontier. ATW actually ROCKS!
Jesus, I think Run for Cover is fucking fantastic.
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Little Village - Little Village
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Myles Kennedy - The Ides Of March
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Today at work..
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I've already said it more than once within these halls...but I'm going to say it again: I LOVE this album.
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The Shivas - Feels So Good // Feels So Bad
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@ Stads...It was either that or Now What. That album is ok. Not a fave or anything. Kind of like Immortal. You'd probably have to be a Blackmore fan to really enjoy it.
@Lowdz...After The War was such a huge improvement over the disappointing Run For Cover and Wild Frontier. ATW actually ROCKS!
Jesus, I think Run for Cover is fucking fantastic.
Yes you are right. But when RFC came out, I was quite disappointed. I loved the two Lynott tunes. But I was not happy that Gary had Glenn Hughes singing on the album, even though he's great on All Messed up, which is a great tune.
I think it introduced some of the new technology..electronic effects, only to be used even more on Wild Frontier. I know every album has a dud here and there, but as entire albums, I was disappointed in both. When ATW came out, I was ecstatic.
Those are my memories. Now, I am way more comfortable, even LOVE, both albums.
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@ Stads...It was either that or Now What. That album is ok. Not a fave or anything. Kind of like Immortal. You'd probably have to be a Blackmore fan to really enjoy it.
@Lowdz...After The War was such a huge improvement over the disappointing Run For Cover and Wild Frontier. ATW actually ROCKS!
Jesus, I think Run for Cover is fucking fantastic.
Yeah, ATW is not in the same league as RFC and WF. Led Clones disqualifies it immediately for being shit. Seriously, it’s not a terrible album, just a disappointment at the time. There is some good stuff on it.
Jag Panzer - the Scourge of Light, the Deviant Chord
Joey Tafolla - Infra Blue
Matthew Mills - Neoclassical Spirit
Overkill - Taking Over
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Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine - A Beginner's Mind
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Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine - A Beginner's Mind
How did you like this album? Sufjan Stevens can be really hit or miss to me personally.
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@ Stads...It was either that or Now What. That album is ok. Not a fave or anything. Kind of like Immortal. You'd probably have to be a Blackmore fan to really enjoy it.
@Lowdz...After The War was such a huge improvement over the disappointing Run For Cover and Wild Frontier. ATW actually ROCKS!
Jesus, I think Run for Cover is fucking fantastic.
Yeah, ATW is not in the same league as RFC and WF. Led Clones disqualifies it immediately for being shit. Seriously, it’s not a terrible album, just a disappointment at the time. There is some good stuff on it.
Led Clones might be the worst song in the Gary Moore catalog.
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@ Stads...It was either that or Now What. That album is ok. Not a fave or anything. Kind of like Immortal. You'd probably have to be a Blackmore fan to really enjoy it.
@Lowdz...After The War was such a huge improvement over the disappointing Run For Cover and Wild Frontier. ATW actually ROCKS!
Jesus, I think Run for Cover is fucking fantastic.
Yeah, ATW is not in the same league as RFC and WF. Led Clones disqualifies it immediately for being shit. Seriously, it’s not a terrible album, just a disappointment at the time. There is some good stuff on it.
Led Clones might be the worst song in the Gary Moore catalog.
Yeah, I always hated that song too.
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Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine - A Beginner's Mind
How did you like this album? Sufjan Stevens can be really hit or miss to me personally.
You didn’t ask me, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it ended up in my top 3 of 2021 at the end of the year. I think it’s excellent.
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Talk to Me by Mission Jupiter from Minsk in Belarus
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Scale The Summit - Subjects
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Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine - A Beginner's Mind
How did you like this album? Sufjan Stevens can be really hit or miss to me personally.
I know what you mean, but for me, this one is a winner. Really good stuff.
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Billy Strings - Renewal
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Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine - A Beginner's Mind
How did you like this album? Sufjan Stevens can be really hit or miss to me personally.
I know what you mean, but for me, this one is a winner. Really good stuff.
Awesome, I'll give it a listen tomorrow.
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So far so cool. Still need to catch up with this year's releases but seems 2021 is a pretty strong year for music.
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John Hiatt - Walk On
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John Hiatt - Little Head
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Kiss - Dynasty
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Kiss - Dynasty
:tup
Eric Johnson - Seven Worlds
Evergrey - In Search of Truth
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From Monument To Masses - On Little Known Frequencies
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Today at work..
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Formerly known as Idle Hands...
I was waiting for this (Mana was a favorite from 2019) and, one listen in, I'm not disappointed :)
No drastic changes in sound (except maybe the opener being a tad more aggressive and speedier than the usual), so I think it's fair to say anyone who enjoyed Mana should enjoy this one too. Of course, this means the surprise element of the debut is somewhat missing too. Great tunes as usual, though, with the right amount of goofiness (do I hear an eagle sound in Destiny?). There's also a Pat Benatar cover (Hell is for Children) that works great. The final three tracks up the catchiness factor and broaden the sound a bit - including cowbell (Summer Lighting) ;D All in all, I'm quite happy with this so far.
Nick, going back to this...I loved Mana. Top 5 album of 2019. I knew this was out, but I just haven't had a chance to follow up. The mp3 is only $7.99 on Amazon, so I bought it last night. Listened to it today at work, and I think it's fantastic. Feels a bit heavier than Mana on first listen, though I was working. Seems those ridiculous wolf howls, by and large, are gone.
Mana was a great album that really hit a nerve with me. I actually listened to ot a few weeks ago and I still love it. There's a little Goth in me somewhere.
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Wolf howls? :metal
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Wolf howls? :metal
Not the cool kind.
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Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine - A Beginner's Mind
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Japanese Breakfast - Sable (Original Video Game Soundtrack)
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Formerly known as Idle Hands...
I was waiting for this (Mana was a favorite from 2019) and, one listen in, I'm not disappointed :)
No drastic changes in sound (except maybe the opener being a tad more aggressive and speedier than the usual), so I think it's fair to say anyone who enjoyed Mana should enjoy this one too. Of course, this means the surprise element of the debut is somewhat missing too. Great tunes as usual, though, with the right amount of goofiness (do I hear an eagle sound in Destiny?). There's also a Pat Benatar cover (Hell is for Children) that works great. The final three tracks up the catchiness factor and broaden the sound a bit - including cowbell (Summer Lighting) ;D All in all, I'm quite happy with this so far.
Nick, going back to this...I loved Mana. Top 5 album of 2019. I knew this was out, but I just haven't had a chance to follow up. The mp3 is only $7.99 on Amazon, so I bought it last night. Listened to it today at work, and I think it's fantastic. Feels a bit heavier than Mana on first listen, though I was working. Seems those ridiculous wolf howls, by and large, are gone.
Mana was a great album that really hit a nerve with me. I actually listened to ot a few weeks ago and I still love it. There's a little Goth in me somewhere.
There's a few more of the howls but, yeah, not as many... Now they have the sound of an eagle (hawk?), though :biggrin:
I'm loving it. Some tracks are definitely heavier (Heroin, the ending of When Will Gods Work Be Done..), and some are even catchier than the stuff on Mana. Summer Lightning might be on its way for a spot in my top songs of the year...
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Hans Zimmer: James Bond: No Time To Die (and it's really good too IMHO)
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Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine - A Beginner's Mind
I just listened to this album and I really, really enjoyed it. If you like this album Hef you should check out Kings Of Convenience - Peace Or Love. It has a very similar vibe.
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Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine - A Beginner's Mind
I just listened to this album and I really, really enjoyed it. If you like this album Hef you should check out Kings Of Convenience - Peace Or Love. It has a very similar vibe.
:tup
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Mas Aya - Mascaras
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Mickey Guyton - Remember Her Name
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Thalassas by In The Presence Of Wolves - Excellent prog rock without being too over the top.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEtn8M4D7wU
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John Hiatt - Crossing Muddy Waters
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Supergrass - Life On Other Planets
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Symphony X - Paradise Lost
Evergrey - Monday Morning Apocalypse
Threshold - Dead Reckoning
Firewind - Allegiance
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Any good?
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Any good?
Haha! Need to listen a few more times to give fair opinion. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Hemispheres is one of my all time favorite albums. Had it on 8-track! Exit Stage Left too. :lol
When I first heard I&W, my thought was that this was the music that Rush should be making.
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Hemispheres is one of my all time favorite albums. Had it on 8-track! Exit Stage Left too. :lol
When I first heard I&W, my thought was that this was the music that Rush should be making.
Same on Hemispheres. I’m an Old school Rush fan as you are so I get some crap from the fans who like 2112 better. Love 2112 but Hemispheres is my favorite and Permanent Waves my second fave.
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That Nahtram release is BALLS!! I just pulled the trigger to purchase it this morning.
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Hemispheres is one of my all time favorite albums. Had it on 8-track! Exit Stage Left too. :lol
When I first heard I&W, my thought was that this was the music that Rush should be making.
Same on Hemispheres. I’m an Old school Rush fan as you are so I get some crap from the fans who like 2112 better. Love 2112 but Hemispheres is my favorite and Permanent Waves my second fave.
Yeah, I’m one of those. I’ve never liked book2, especially after the awesomeness of book 1 - the music and lyrics, setting are all bland to me. Side 2 is amazing though.
Today,
Tank - Re-ignition. They are playing the local pub here early next year so will be going to that.David Readman from Pink Cream 69 is singing for the, which is great.
Yes - The Quest
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Mastodon - Emperor of Sand. Why am I only listening to this now? 🤘
Nahtram - Forest of Eternal Dawn
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This is absolutely fantastic. Could become my AOTY.
Just bumped it up to a 5/5. Officially my AOTY. Absolutely gorgeous album.
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Flotsam and Jetsam - Blood in the Water
Flotsam and Jetsam - The End of Chaos
Flotsam and Jetsam - When the Storm Comes Down
:metal
I missed this!
YES!!!!!!!!!
:metal :metal
What did you think of Storm?
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Revisiting some releases from earlier this year to see if I need to save the whole album, or just the best songs. Pretty much the latter for all of these. All enjoyable albums, but a lot of filler.
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I really enjoyed the first Fiction Syxx album, didn’t hear the second and didn’t even know there was a third. Come on Brent - I know you’re busy earning a livelihood in ridiculous times, but we rely on you man 😁😁😁
I’m just listening to RATT’s Infestation and really enjoying it. I haven’t revisited it since it came out. Not sure why, it’s a belter.
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Flotsam and Jetsam - Blood in the Water
Flotsam and Jetsam - The End of Chaos
Flotsam and Jetsam - When the Storm Comes Down
:metal
I missed this!
YES!!!!!!!!!
:metal :metal
What did you think of Storm?
I enjoyed it a lot. I prefer the newer stuff but it had some ripping stuff on there. Really class underrated old school thrash sound. Still slowly working my way through this band, they are excellent.
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I really enjoyed the first Fiction Syxx album, didn’t hear the second and didn’t even know there was a third. Come on Brent - I know you’re busy earning a livelihood in ridiculous times, but we rely on you man
I’m just listening to RATT’s Infestation and really enjoying it. I haven’t revisited it since it came out. Not sure why, it’s a belter.
Infestation was cool
If I ever decide to try and catch up somewhat on 2019-2021 I might need to ask you guys for help ;D I haven't even had a chance to listen to the most obvious of the obvious that I would like (eg Fates Warning) and the rare stuff I haven't a clue.
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I really enjoyed the first Fiction Syxx album, didn’t hear the second and didn’t even know there was a third. Come on Brent - I know you’re busy earning a livelihood in ridiculous times, but we rely on you man
I’m just listening to RATT’s Infestation and really enjoying it. I haven’t revisited it since it came out. Not sure why, it’s a belter.
Infestation was cool
If I ever decide to try and catch up somewhat on 2019-2021 I might need to ask you guys for help ;D I haven't even had a chance to listen to the most obvious of the obvious that I would like (eg Fates Warning) and the rare stuff I haven't a clue.
With pleasure. Although, the last couple of years I've only checked albums from bands I know well. I really liked the Fates Warning mate.
Also, I'm not a Ratt fan in the slightest but I picked up Infestation when it was released and I really enjoyed it too.
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The Doobie Brothers - Liberte
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Boy Scouts - Wayfinder
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Kaiser Chiefs - Employment
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Ozzy - Bark At The Moon
Accept - Balls To The Wall
Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil
RATT - Out Of The Cellar
Strange, I’m on a four word/syllable album title day…
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Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days
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Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days
Forgot this had been released...have to check it out...
How did you like it?
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Teramaze - I Wonder
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Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days
Forgot this had been released...have to check it out...
How did you like it?
LOVED it. Favorite song ATM is Broken Horses.
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Ducks Ltd. - Modern Fiction
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Katatonia - Mnemosynean
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Today at work...
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Yeah this is great. The last song is fantastic.
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So happy you like it! :tup
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Lee Aaron - Metal Queen
Night Ranger - Midnight Madness
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Mountain Holler - Entheogen
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Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days
Forgot this had been released...have to check it out...
How did you like it?
LOVED it. Favorite song ATM is Broken Horses.
Might be my favorite song too...
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Yeah, haters can hate, this still rocks.
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Yeah, haters can hate, this still rocks.
Fun fact: Futureal was the very first Maiden song I ever heard. It made me want to check them out.
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Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days
Forgot this had been released...have to check it out...
How did you like it?
LOVED it. Favorite song ATM is Broken Horses.
Might be my favorite song too...
Great minds, and all that. :biggrin:
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Yeah, haters can hate, this still rocks.
Fun fact: Futureal was the very first Maiden song I ever heard. It made me want to check them out.
Futureal is a great tune.
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Today at work...
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...and after work..
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Crap.
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/4c228c25fe18516b2381b9d8e0fa5caa/8596627)
Pretty good.
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illuminati hotties - Let Me Do One More
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Jose Gonzalez - Local Valley
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Pond - 9
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Explosions in the Sky - Big Bend (An Original Soundtrack for Public Television)
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The White Void (a 2021 release) was an interesting listen. I jumped on it blindly, and it held my attention. A bit understated..not quite Gothy. Interesting for sure. I feel like these songs would really come alive in a live setting.
I haven't listened to the Wrabit in well over 35 years. I bought this in a bargain bin at Woolworth's based on the pictures of the musicians on the cover. Kind of a poor man's Styx/Journey, but quite catchy stuff, especially the first track Anyway, Anytime.
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The White Void (a 2021 release) was an interesting listen. I jumped on it blindly, and it held my attention. A bit understated..not quite Gothy. Interesting for sure. I feel like these songs would really come alive in a live setting.
This was VERY good. Didn't know Lazare had a new project...definitely something I'll go back to. Thanks for this :tup
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No idea who Lazare is. :lol
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Weedpecker: III
One of my all time fav stoner rock albums.
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Weedpecker: III
One of my all time fav stoner rock albums.
That is a great album :metal haven't listened to it in quite a while, might spin it today.
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John Hiatt - The Tiki Bar Is Open
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No idea who Lazare is. :lol
:biggrin: real name Lars Nedland, one of the founders of Solefald (avant-garde black metal band) and now vocalist/keyboardist for Borknagar. His voice is very distinctive, so when I fist heard the singer in White Void he sounded familiar, and sure enough...
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Beastie Boys - Licensed to Ill
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Beastie Boys - Licensed to Ill
my favourite Beastie Boys album, although I love them all.
Marillion: Fugazi (the 2021 remix is wonderful, the best version of the album and it also includes the full show that was partially used for Real To Reel)
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Another great discovery this past week. This is some great stuff out of the U.K. Take Opeth's new direction, make it a bit more spacy and jazzy, add horns, and do more vocal harmonies - but all more in a lower register - not Yes-like. For album "4", they went from a 5-piece to a 6-piece ensemble. The musicianship is excellent and has a great vibe. Just try "Amon" from the latest "4" album - pretty solid indicator of where this band is at. It's a fine place indeed!
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John Hiatt - Master of Disaster
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Today at work...
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Today at work...
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Add one more album so you can get overtime. :lol
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Spiritbox - Eternal Blue
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The Comet Is Coming - Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery
Sacul why didn't you send this my last roulette? You probably would have won a round with it and then wouldn't have narrowly lost to The Walrus. :lol
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Master Boot Record - Floppy Disk Overdrive
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The Comet Is Coming - Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery
Sacul why didn't you send this my last roulette? You probably would have won a round with it and then wouldn't have narrowly lost to The Walrus. :lol
I've got no clue tbh, it probably didn't even cross my mind to send that album. Oh well :lol
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Fates Warning - A pleasant shade of grey
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:getoffmylawn:
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The Comet Is Coming - Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery
Sacul why didn't you send this my last roulette? You probably would have won a round with it and then wouldn't have narrowly lost to The Walrus. :lol
This album is pure fire. More people need to check this record out!!
Today's listening:
Genesis - Wind & Wuthering
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Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique
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Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique
I heard this album for the first time last year and gave it a couple of spins and just couldn't get into it.
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Umajets - Demolotion
Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique
I heard this album for the first time last year and gave it a couple of spins and just couldn't get into it.
It's kind of dense. The music is ALL samples, and probably couldn't be done now.
A lot of people that loved the first album couldn't get into this one. IMO, it's one of my favorite albums of all time.
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I never pegged you for a rapper, hef.
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I never pegged you for a rapper, hef.
I am large, I contain multitudes.
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Echo in the Canyon soundtrack.
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Dokken - Tooth & nail
Dio - Last In Line
Europe - Wings of Tomorrow
iron Maiden - Powerslave
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Today at work...
Didn't manage to get a ton in as I wasn't at my desk all day.
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These ladies just keep bringing it. Ale's bass is massive on this thing.
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:metal
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The Beatles - Rubber Soul
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Ludovico Einaudi - Seven Days Walking - Day 2
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Judas Priest - Defenders
Merciful Fate - Don’t Break The Oath
Yngwie J Malmsteen’s - Rising Force
Trivium - Silence In The Snow, In The Court Of The Dragon
Big Big Train - English Electric
Riverside - Anno Domine High Definition
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Lalo Marine (the Darklord) - Orchestral Dreams, Volume 1
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BADBADNOTGOOD - Talk Memory
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Kaiser Chiefs - Off With Their Heads
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BADBADNOTGOOD - Talk Memory
Damn, didn't know they had a new album out. How is it?
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Genesis - And Then There Were Three
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BADBADNOTGOOD - Talk Memory
Damn, didn't know they had a new album out. How is it?
Very nice. Very jazz improv and spontaneous.
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Efterdlang - Windflowers
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Lala Lala - I Want The Door To Open
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BADBADNOTGOOD - Talk Memory
Damn, didn't know they had a new album out. How is it?
Very nice. Very jazz improv and spontaneous.
I'm fairly new to this band, and have only heard III (which I love) and this new one. The new one is good. I cam hear some Mahavishnu Orchestra I there :millahhhh
Just seen that they did an album with Ghostface Killah. Gonna have to check that out.
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BADBADNOTGOOD - Talk Memory
Damn, didn't know they had a new album out. How is it?
Very nice. Very jazz improv and spontaneous.
I'm fairly new to this band, and have only heard III (which I love) and this new one. The new one is good. I cam hear some Mahavishnu Orchestra I there :millahhhh
Just seen that they did an album with Ghostface Killah. Gonna have to check that out.
:tup
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Shannon Lay - Geist
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Metallica - Kill 'Em All
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John Hiatt - Same Old Man
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Mammoth WVH (and I like it lots, Wolfgang does a great job IMHO. Ed's legacy is well taken care of)
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Praying Mantis - A Cry For The New World, To The Power of Ten. Going to see them on Thursday so swotting up.
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Soft Machine - Softs
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Caravan - Blind Dog At St. Dunstans
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Great album
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Metallica - Kill 'Em All
My favorite Metallica album!
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Can't imagine there are many Mad Caddies fans here, but this album is a beaut, and holds so many memories
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Mountain Holler - Songs To Wake Up To
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Hiromi - Silver Lining Suite
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Figured this was appropriate considering the weather in Indiana this morning:
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Figured this was appropriate considering the weather in Indiana this morning:
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Fall and winter are always Opeth weather for me.
Not quite cold or murky enough here in North Carolina yet, but it shouldn't be long.
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Jellyfish "Fan Club" Box
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Peter Gabriel - So
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Sungazer - Parihelion
This came out on Monday, nice that they finally released a full-length album.
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Camel - Moonmadness
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Sungazer - Parihelion
This came out on Monday, nice that they finally released a full-length album.
Oh, shit! I've gotta jump on that!
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John Hiatt - The Open Road
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Buena Vista Social Club
Enjoyed this much more than I expected to. Very good album.
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Evan Parker Quartet - All Knavery and Collusion
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Sungazer - Perihelion
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Excellent Technical black metal.
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Looks interesting. Checking it out.
Wow, it IS interesting! :metal
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Looks interesting. Checking it out.
Wow, it IS interesting! :metal
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Caravan - The Battle of Hastings
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needtobreathe - Into The Mystery
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Them - Sweet Hollow
Them - The Manor of the Seven Gables
Them - Return to Hemmersmoor
King Diamond - Voodoo
King Diamond - Abigail II
King Diamond - Songs For the Dead-Live
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Camel - Breathless
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Vega - Kiss Of Life, Anarchy & Unity, What The Hell
Mind’s Eye - A Gentleman’s Hurricane
Ba rock Project - Seven Seas
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John Hiatt - Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns
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Caravan - It's None of Your Business
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Andrew WK - God Is Partying
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Andrew WK - God Is Partying
It's good right :metal
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Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic Pt. 1
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John Hiatt - Mystic Pinball
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This album is just so good. It's been a good few years since I've spun it, what was I thinking??
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Metallica - Ride The Lightning
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John Hiatt - Terms of My Surrender
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John Hiatt - The Eclipse Sessions
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Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic Pt. 2
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Andrew WK - God Is Partying
It's good right :metal
Surprisingly good. Love the fuzzy guitar tone.
I don't think I'm allowed to say what I'm listening to currently. :-X
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One Night Stand - Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963
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Some recent releases:
Vildhjarta - Masstaden Under Vatten: Vildhjarta is finally back with a new album and it's good! I'll give it some more spins this week but this will probably be in in top 10 for the year
A Pale Horse Named Death - Infernum in Terra: I love this kind of doom, especially this time of the year. Will be revisited
Boss Keloid - Family the Smiling Thrush
Orbit Culture - Shaman
And:
Evergrey - Hymns for the Broken
Baroness - Gold & Grey
U2 - Rattle and Hum
U2 - The Joshua Tree
Emma Ruth Rundle - Marked for Death
Emma Ruth Rundle - On Dark Horses
Swallow the Sun - When a Shadow Is Forced Into the Light
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It’s OPETH season!
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Underappreciated classic in my book.
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Third Eye Blind - Our Bande Apart - Half way through but this is a pretty solid album.
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Fire-Toolz - Eternal Home
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XTC - Nonsuch
Such amazing album.
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Underappreciated classic in my book.
Agreed. Like it a bit more than the first as well.
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Georgia Blue
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Stevie Wonder - The Secret Life Of Plants - This album is awful
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This week:
Slayer - Hell Awaits
King Diamond - Abigail
King Diamond - Them
King Diamond - The Spider's Lullabye
King Diamond - The Puppet Master
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Mercyful Fate - Don't Break the Oath
Mercyful Fate - In the Shadows
Mercyful Fate - Time
Mercyful Fate - Into the Unknown
Mercyful Fate - Dead Again
Lords of Black - Alchemy of Souls Part 2
Angel Dust - Bleed
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Remi Wolf - Juno
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Marillion - Season’s End, Misplaced Childhood
Night wish - Once, Endless Forms Most Beautiful
Neal Morse - ?
Annihilator - Never Neverland, Set The World On Fire
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Annihilator - Never Neverland, Set The World On Fire
What did you think of this one?
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Annihilator - Never Neverland, Set The World On Fire
What did you think of this one?
Love it! Especially “Brain dance”!!!
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Loving my discovery of these guys. Really digging this album.
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Annihilator - Never Neverland, Set The World On Fire
What did you think of this one?
Love it! Especially “Brain dance”!!!
I'm a huge fan of this album. As I always maintain, you kind of have to forget it's Annihilator ;) Coming after Alice and Never, Neverland and going in expecting technical thrash, one is bound to be disappointed. But the songs are something else - so much variety, and the guitar playing is so good.
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Underappreciated classic in my book.
Agreed. Like it a bit more than the first as well.
Easily. Made my top 50.
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Charlotte Greve - Sediments We Move
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Metallica - Master Of Puppets
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Happy the Man - Happy the Man
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Beardfish - Destined Solitaire
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Yes - The Yes Album
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Genesis - From Genesis to Revelation
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Genesis - From Genesis to Revelation
this is the only Genesis album I never listened to to date
David Gilmour: About Face
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Jethro Tull - This Was
Genesis - From Genesis to Revelation
this is the only Genesis album I never listened to to date
You haven't missed anything.
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Third Eye Blind - Third Eye Blind
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Yes - Fragile
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Genesis - Trespass
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Jethro Tull - Stand Up
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Beardfish - Destined Solitaire
Absolutely fantastic album.
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Hef's on a goshdarn roll.
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Yes - Close to the Edge
Hef's on a goshdarn roll.
I do what I can.
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Genesis - Nursery Cryme
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Jethro Tull - Benefit
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Yes - Tales From Topographic Oceans
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What are you, strolling through the Prog Hall Of Fame?!?!?
FYI, I bought the Jethro Tull Christmas Album; even though not all the songs were new, they were new recordings and man, say what you want about Ian Anderson, the man knows how to record acoustic instruments.
Incidentially, Ian seems to have knicked a little credit: the song Birthday Card At Christmas, credited to Mr. Anderson, shares a melody with "I Believe In Father Christmas", the Greg Lake/ELP song, which was written by Lake and Peter Sinfield, which itself interpolated melodies from Prokofiev's Troika (I think it was Troika).
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Tool- Fear Innoculum
DT - AVFTTOTW
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
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The Pineapple Thief - Nothing But The Truth
What are you, strolling through the Prog Hall Of Fame?!?!?
Kind of, yeah. I am listening to the discographies of the founding fathers of prog. Currently working on Yes, Genesis, and Jethro Tull. I've already covered King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Caravan, Camel, Procul Harum, Soft Machine, Happy the Man, and Rush, amongst all of my other listening.
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Very cool melodic rock 80's style!
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Incubus - Morning View, I can't believe it was 20 years ago this album came out.
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Hans Zimmer - Dune Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Circuit des Yeux - -io
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(Primeval Well - Talkin' in Tongues with Mountain Spirits)
forgot to post about this over the weekend but this might just be black metal AOTY.
what if you took the guitar tones from spectral lore's III and used them to make a bluegrass black metal album? well
it's really intense and atmospheric but also strangely fun, i love it. track 6 might be black metal SOTY too
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Incubus - Morning View, I can't believe it was 20 years ago this album came out.
And still an absolute classic.
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Sufjan Stevens - Illinois - finally clicked after listening it here and there since forever
Supertramp - Crime of the century - the type of music I'm gravitating towards more and more, it's kinda proggy but without wacky crazy stuff
Destrage - Are you kidding me? No. - music reserved for workouts but today I needed something to wake me up while working ;) really cool album, pretty crazy but not over the top
And the latest DT is nice as well :)
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Deerhoof - Actually, You Can
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Parquet Courts - Sympathy For Life
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Sufjan Stevens - Illinois - finally clicked after listening it here and there since forever
Supertramp - Crime of the century - the type of music I'm gravitating towards more and more, it's kinda proggy but without wacky crazy stuff
Destrage - Are you kidding me? No. - music reserved for workouts but today I needed something to wake me up while working ;) really cool album, pretty crazy but not over the top
And the latest DT is nice as well :)
Haven't seen you post for a while dude! Great selection :tup
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Wu-Tang Clan - Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
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DT - AVFTTOTW, I&W demos, Awake demos
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
Jerusalem Slim - s/t
James Labrie - Static Impulse
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Sufjan Stevens - Illinois - finally clicked after listening it here and there since forever
Supertramp - Crime of the century - the type of music I'm gravitating towards more and more, it's kinda proggy but without wacky crazy stuff
Destrage - Are you kidding me? No. - music reserved for workouts but today I needed something to wake me up while working ;) really cool album, pretty crazy but not over the top
And the latest DT is nice as well :)
Haven't seen you post for a while dude! Great selection :tup
Same, welcome back.
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Todd Rundgren song “Hello it’s me”. I played this over and over today. One of my fave songs ever!!!
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Haven't seen you post for a while dude! Great selection :tup
Same, welcome back.
Thank you :heart
I've been lurking lately, sadly missed your roulette by a few days...
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Been coming back to this one last few months, shaping to be my 5/5 album after kinda just liking it all this time
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Candlebox - Wolves
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Duran Duran - FUTURE PAST
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Incubus - Make Yourself
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Helado Negro - Far In
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Metallica - ...And Justice For All
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Wu-Tang Clan - Wu-Tang Forever
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Lol I actually like this more than Holy Diver.
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I didn't think that could be possible.
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When I heard Holy Diver around 2005 or 2006 I had heard quite a few metal albums so the riffs on it sounded generic as hell to me and therefore boring even though they probably didn’t sound generic when the album came out. The riffs on Master of the Moon are actually fairly unpredictable and don’t sound that familiar to me so I enjoy them more.
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I didn't think that could be possible.
I guess it’s an age thing and when you hear it. When that album came out I was blown away. Played the shit out of it. That and Last in Line are absolute classics.
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NoseofNicko inspired this! Playing now!!!!
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Steps Ahead - Steps Ahead
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Dog Fashion Disco - Adultery
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Lol I actually like this more than Holy Diver.
It is a great album though.
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M.T.B. - Consenting Adults
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Earthside - A Dream In Static.
So many sublime tracks on this one, they have a way of getting exemplary performances out of their guests. I'm really curious to hear what they're going to do with their upcoming album.
Wu-Tang Clan - Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
I need to start venturing into this thread more. That's one of my favorite hip-hop albums. I'm not generally as into underproduced, rawer music, but it really works for them.
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:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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I have been getting into more just straight up thrash and groove the past while. Been getting into The Backbreaker by The Showdown.
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Flotsam & Jetsam - Blood In The Water
Smith/Kotzen - st
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VENOM- At War With Satan.
SLAYER- Hell Awaits.
**Revisiting my youth’s heavy classics! :metal
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Flotsam & Jetsam - Blood In The Water
So good!!
SLAYER- Hell Awaits.
As is this!
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New album from Seven Sisters. Really f'n good.
I called their 2016 debut a mix between Def Leppard's and Iron Maiden's debut. This is their 3rd album, and still harkens back to that era.
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New album from Seven Sisters. Really f'n good.
I called their 2016 debut a mix between Def Leppard's and Iron Maiden's debut. This is their 3rd album, and still harkens back to that era.
Sounds interesting, going to check them out! Thanks for the heads up!
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Destiny Potato - LUN.
It's sort of like if Addicted-era Devin Townsend made a djentier album. David is one of the most inventive guitarists in the scene, and Aleksandra is so versatile. "Indifferent" is infectious, "House of Lies" is poignant, and "Take a Picture" is a real powerhouse.
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Destiny Potato - LUN.
It's sort of like if Addicted-era Devin Townsend made a djentier album. David is one of the most inventive guitarists in the scene, and Aleksandra is so versatile. "Take a Picture" is a real powerhouse.
EXCELLENT ALBUM!!!!
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Destiny Potato - LUN.
It's sort of like if Addicted-era Devin Townsend made a djentier album. David is one of the most inventive guitarists in the scene, and Aleksandra is so versatile. "Take a Picture" is a real powerhouse.
EXCELLENT ALBUM!!!!
It really is. :metal
Did anyone besides me listen to the Sordid Pink self-titled, the follow-up that was released under a different name last year? :lol It's a decent album but waaay more pop-focused and definitely not as much of a standout.
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Destiny Potato - LUN.
It's sort of like if Addicted-era Devin Townsend made a djentier album. David is one of the most inventive guitarists in the scene, and Aleksandra is so versatile. "Take a Picture" is a real powerhouse.
EXCELLENT ALBUM!!!!
It really is. :metal
Did anyone besides me listen to the Sordid Pink self-titled, the follow-up that was released under a different name last year? :lol It's a decent album but waaay more pop-focused and definitely not as much of a standout.
Never heard that, I will check it out for sure! Thank you 😊
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I enjoy this quite a bit anyway, but it sucks when you listen to an old album that inspired a lot of bands/artists when you heard the bands/artists that it inspired before hearing it because everything on the album sounds so familiar and therefore a lot less enjoyable.
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Lol I actually like this more than Holy Diver.
Wow, I thought that album was trash.
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I enjoy this quite a bit anyway, but it sucks when you listen to an old album that inspired a lot of bands/artists when you heard the bands/artists that it inspired before hearing it because everything on the album sounds so familiar and therefore a lot less enjoyable.
It never sucks to listen to Ace Of Spades.
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I must confess that I've still never heard a full Motorhead album, just the odd song here and there. They're one of those iconic bands that keeps falling in the cracks. I'll have to rectify that at some point. I heard Drain STH's cover of "Ace of Spades" long before the original. Still a very cool rendition.
Destiny Potato - LUN.
It's sort of like if Addicted-era Devin Townsend made a djentier album. David is one of the most inventive guitarists in the scene, and Aleksandra is so versatile. "Take a Picture" is a real powerhouse.
EXCELLENT ALBUM!!!!
It really is. :metal
Did anyone besides me listen to the Sordid Pink self-titled, the follow-up that was released under a different name last year? :lol It's a decent album but waaay more pop-focused and definitely not as much of a standout.
Yep. I liked it a lot, though not as much as the debut. To be honest I haven't fully digested it yet, whereas I've listened to LUN dozens and dozens of times, not to mention David's solo work or Aleksandra's Djelmash project. I think it's going to be a grower though, I already really enjoyed "Drive", "Our Home", and "Freak" in particular. It would have been cool if he'd been able to keep the other Aleksandra as well for that dual vocal dynamic. I was just listening to the "Potato Salad" medley video he has up again with both of them recently and noting how sublime it still is, including the TesseracT and LaBrie selections. Oh well, Radosavljevic's Above The Earth band is fun as well.
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Yep. I liked it a lot, though not as much as the debut. To be honest I haven't fully digested it yet, whereas I've listened to LUN dozens and dozens of times, not to mention David's solo work or Aleksandra's Djelmash project. I think it's going to be a grower though, I already really enjoyed "Drive", "Our Home", and "Freak" in particular. It would have been cool if he'd been able to keep the other Aleksandra as well for that dual vocal dynamic. I was just listening to the "Potato Salad" medley video he has up again with both of them recently and noting how sublime it still is, including the TesseracT and LaBrie selections. Oh well, Radosavljevic's Above The Earth band is fun as well.
Freak is one of the better songs for sure. I like that song, the few metal cuts, and I Told You is a beautiful breather.
Wasn't there some drama involving the "other Aleksandra" forever ago? I only discovered DMM in 2015 so whatever that was was way before my time and it's pretty hard to find information about any of these people. :lol
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She and David were dating for awhile and broke up. He and Djelmas have been friends since childhood, so they kept working together. Might be more to it, but I didn't discover his stuff until about '15 myself, and I don't really keep up with the metal tabloids, heh.
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She and David were dating for awhile and broke up.
That'd do it! :lol
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Thanks TAC for reminding me how great this album is.
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I know Raise Your Fist And Yell gets all the attention, but Constrictor is fantastic. One of the best tours I've ever seen. Alice's Metal band was on point. Ken Mary fucking killed it on that tour.
"Gonna lay it on think so the memory'll stick"
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I know Raise Your Fist And Yell gets all the attention, but Constrictor is fantastic. One of the best tours I've ever seen. Alice's Metal band was on point. Ken Mary fucking killed it on that tour.
"Gonna lay it on think so the memory'll stick"
Yes he did! Now I have to dig out my Fifth Angel stuff!!! Haha!
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I know Raise Your Fist And Yell gets all the attention, but Constrictor is fantastic. One of the best tours I've ever seen. Alice's Metal band was on point. Ken Mary fucking killed it on that tour.
"Gonna lay it on think so the memory'll stick"
Yes he did! Now I have to dig out my Fifth Angel stuff!!! Haha!
Ken Mary!
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Did I have fun that night or what?!
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I know Raise Your Fist And Yell gets all the attention, but Constrictor is fantastic. One of the best tours I've ever seen. Alice's Metal band was on point. Ken Mary fucking killed it on that tour.
"Gonna lay it on think so the memory'll stick"
Yes he did! Now I have to dig out my Fifth Angel stuff!!! Haha!
Ken Mary!
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Did I have fun that night or what?!
Damn!!! I would say so! The good old days…..
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Styx - The Grand Illusion
Maybe it's time to explore their discography, beyond the hits.
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Alice Cooper - Constrictor
Alice Cooper - Raise Your Fist and Yell
Thanks TAC!
Btw, do you guys like these albums more than Trash and Hey Stoopid?
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Alice Cooper - Constrictor
Alice Cooper - Raise Your Fist and Yell
Thanks TAC!
Btw, do you guys like these albums more than Trash and Hey Stoopid?
If I were to rank them, I'd go..
Hey Stoopid
Raise Your Fist And Yell
Constrictor
Trash
There's something about Trash that hasn't aged well. It's probably the overtly sexual lyrics, which were a staple of the hair metal thing that he was going for on that album.
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Styx - The Grand Illusion
Maybe it's time to explore their discography, beyond the hits.
I highly recommend that.
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Styx - The Grand Illusion
Maybe it's time to explore their discography, beyond the hits.
Definitely. I will say for me that The Grand Illusion is their best album. And one of my very favorites. But, they have a lot more albums that are awesome, and worth listening to.
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Alice Cooper - Constrictor
Alice Cooper - Raise Your Fist and Yell
Thanks TAC!
Btw, do you guys like these albums more than Trash and Hey Stoopid?
If I were to rank them, I'd go..
Hey Stoopid
Raise Your Fist And Yell
Constrictor
Trash
There's something about Trash that hasn't aged well. It's probably the overtly sexual lyrics, which were a staple of the hair metal thing that he was going for on that album.
What is Hey Stoopid like? Who is his band these days?
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Alice Cooper - Constrictor
Alice Cooper - Raise Your Fist and Yell
Thanks TAC!
Btw, do you guys like these albums more than Trash and Hey Stoopid?
If I were to rank them, I'd go..
Hey Stoopid
Raise Your Fist And Yell
Constrictor
Trash
There's something about Trash that hasn't aged well. It's probably the overtly sexual lyrics, which were a staple of the hair metal thing that he was going for on that album.
What is Hey Stoopid like? Who is his band these days?
Hey Stoopid is awesome. I don't know how to describe it. It sounds a lot cleaner than Trash.
That tour was awesome. Great stage show! Great band!
Vinnie Moore
Stef Burns
Greg Smith
Eric Singer
Derek Sherinian
His current touring band is:
Ryan Roxie-g
Nita Strauss-g
Tommy Henrikson-g
Chuck Garric-b
Glen Sobel-d
They've been together for years and are tight as hell. He hasn't used them to record his last couple of albums though.
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I have a special fondness for Trash - it was one of my first "hard rock" albums bought in real time (on cassette, no less!). Poison, Spark in the Dark, House of Fire, Bed of Nails, Hell is Living Without You...so good.
I do agree it hasn't aged super-well, and some of the songs weren't great to start with. But it will always hold a special place. Hey Stoopid is arguably a superior record, and I like it very much - I just didn't connect with it the same way.
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Bat Fangs - Queen of my World
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Lily Konigsberg - Lily We Need to Talk Now
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Lotic - Water
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Lunar Vacation - Inside Every Fig is a Dead Wasp
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Sam Evian - Time to Melt
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Still stuck on new DT. Might be on the mood for quite awhile.
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This is one I enjoyed last year. The Thin Lizzy influence looms large, but the songs are very good.
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I really enjoy them. Very easy on the ears.
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Speaking of easy on the ears, the Dead Lord album inspired me to revisit this one from Night - also retro-sounding, also from Sweden and also from last year. You might know it already. Really cool listen, where Blue Oyster Cult are probably the most noticeable influence - check out the killer BOC-meets-Dire Straits combo in "Crimson Past", and "Lost in a Dream" too. Great opener ("Shadow Gold") and closer ("Under the Moonlight Sky") but, really, the whole thing is a fun ride.
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Speaking of easy on the ears, the Dead Lord album inspired me to revisit this one from Night - also retro-sounding, also from Sweden and also from last year. You might know it already. Really cool listen, where Blue Oyster Cult are probably the most noticeable influence - check out the killer BOC-meets-Dire Straits combo in "Crimson Past", and "Lost in a Dream" too. Great opener ("Shadow Gold") and closer ("Under the Moonlight Sky") but, really, the whole thing is a fun ride.
Checking it out now. Sounds really cool. Thought I was listening to Animate there for a second.
Great tunes here for sure.
Another band I like in this vain is Horisont, also of Sweden. Totally has that 70's vibe.
Also, speaking of throwback vibes, I highly recommend Seven Sisters, a turn of the decade (70's/80's) English styled heavy metal.
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Hallas is another good Swedish throwback band.
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Theon Cross - Intra-I
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ASG - Blood Drive
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Marillion - Brave
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Styx - Equinox
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Jerry Cantrell - Brighten
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Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight*
Fates Warning - A Pleasant Shade of Gray*
Dream Theater - A View From the Top of the World
*A Trav Top 20 Album
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Moron Police - The Stranger and the Hightide
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Mountain Holler - Casa Lago
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Hole - Celebrity Skin
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Dream Theater - Dream Theater
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Def Leppard - The Early Years
There doesn't appear to be a thread for Def Leppard, which is a shame.
I listened to On Through The Night yesterday, and the live show from Oxford, 1980 yesterday and this morning (most of it) and I was surprised how good the music was. There was a lot of tasty guitar playing on that first album. The solos in particular were interesting and more than just scalar widdly-widdlying. I'd be really curious as to who played what on those songs.
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ABBA - Voyage
Keep An Eye On Dan :heart
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Kip Winger - Songs from the Ocean Floor
Haven’t listened to the CD of this in a while. The mastering on the streaming versions seems to have let this one down (could have been an issue with the box set reissue). The original CD sounds fantastic.
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Def Leppard - The Early Years
There doesn't appear to be a thread for Def Leppard, which is a shame.
I listened to On Through The Night yesterday, and the live show from Oxford, 1980 yesterday and this morning (most of it) and I was surprised how good the music was. There was a lot of tasty guitar playing on that first album. The solos in particular were interesting and more than just scalar widdly-widdlying. I'd be really curious as to who played what on those songs.
We did have a thread for The Early Years box set:
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=54780.msg2624653#msg2624653
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Incubus - Morning View
Dream Theater - Distant Memories
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Def Leppard - The Early Years
There doesn't appear to be a thread for Def Leppard, which is a shame.
I listened to On Through The Night yesterday, and the live show from Oxford, 1980 yesterday and this morning (most of it) and I was surprised how good the music was. There was a lot of tasty guitar playing on that first album. The solos in particular were interesting and more than just scalar widdly-widdlying. I'd be really curious as to who played what on those songs.
We did have a thread for The Early Years box set:
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=54780.msg2624653#msg2624653
Thank you! Off I go!
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Kip Winger - Songs from the Ocean Floor
There’s usually just crud on the ocean floor.
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Kip Winger - Songs from the Ocean Floor
There’s usually just crud on the ocean floor.
Depends if it’s a topographic ocean or not.
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A really under rated Brit pop album from 1996 called Free Peace Sweet by a band called Dodgy.
Imagine if Oasis were influenced by The Who and not The Beatles / Stones . You're almost there.
This song in particular is so good
DODGY - IN A ROOM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofhpVpNuc_k)
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Ayreon - The Final Experiment
"Let us go back to... The dark ages."
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Metallica - Load
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This is a great album - my favorite Motorhead in the 2000s
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This is a great album - my favorite Motorhead in the 2000s
I'm partial to Afterschock or Bad Magic, but yes, Inferno is awesome!
I've been digging this album this afternoon.
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This is a great album - my favorite Motorhead in the 2000s
This album rules!!! But Motorhead never released a bad album. Just some more kick ass than others!!!
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R.E.M. - Document
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Ok this is awesome! Immediate 10/10!
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When I was 12 y/o, I used to cut the lawn to that.
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Saw these guys live on this tour! It was an incredible show!!!
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Saw these guys live on this tour! It was an incredible show!!!
One of my all-time favorite albums!
R.E.M. - Green
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Finally getting around to this. Wow. Only 3 songs in and this is killer. Loving this so far.
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Kansas - Point Of Know Return
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A Perfect Circle - Mer De Noms
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On repeat all week.
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:metal :metal
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On repeat all week.
Me too. Such a great album.
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I don't get it.
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:metal :metal
Yes! I have been listening to this quite a bit too. Good stuff. First track almost reminds me of mid-career Sentenced, which is always a good thing.
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I don't get it.
Mastodon's album, you mean? I always loved them. I liked, but didn't love, their last two records...but this one, for me, is the best thing they've done since Crack the Skye (which is still my favorite).
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I don't get it.
Seems they aren't for you mate. I feel that to really appreciate this album you have to have followed the band for a while if that makes sense. I don't think you can understand what they've done here without having followed them through a lot of their career.
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I'm not so sure about that. I don't know if I count, because I did start listening to Mastodon at least a decade and a half ago, and have given cursory listens to most of their albums, but I've never really liked them until now. I appreciated Dailor's drumming in particular, and the others are talented as well, but other than the odd song here or there their music mostly left me cold and I never listened to much of any of it enough to be that familiar with it other than in the broadest strokes. But their latest hit me in a way that nothing else from them has, it kind of floored me. I'll see on repeat listens if it was a fluke, but it was a bit surreal.
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Yeah the drumming is amazing, as is the bassist. But it seems the guitars, other than the solos are just quite there, or just quite not there. And the vocals...they blow.
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The vocals might be their weakest point to me, the only one who has stood out at all is Brann.
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Tool - Fear Inoculum
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Madness - Wonderful
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Alice Cooper - Raise Your Fist & Yell
Myles Kennedy - The Ides Of March
Tremonti- Marching In Time . Hmm, how come the two solo albums from the Alter Bridge guys have March in the title?
DT - AVFTTOTW
UDO - Game Over 🤘🤘🤘
Crazy Lixx - Street Lethal
Tuesday The Sky - The Blurred Horizon
Mastodon - Hushed & Grim
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This album is just...... pure art!!
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"Marazion" is such a beautiful song. Can't wait for a new album next year.
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I enjoy this quite a bit anyway, but it sucks when you listen to an old album that inspired a lot of bands/artists when you heard the bands/artists that it inspired before hearing it because everything on the album sounds so familiar and therefore a lot less enjoyable.
Ok I love this now. And Overkill and No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith. I fucking love Motörhead now, never thought I’d say that. One of the few classic metal bands I didn’t really care for.
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I enjoy this quite a bit anyway, but it sucks when you listen to an old album that inspired a lot of bands/artists when you heard the bands/artists that it inspired before hearing it because everything on the album sounds so familiar and therefore a lot less enjoyable.
Ok I love this now. And Overkill and No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith. I fucking love Motörhead now, never thought I’d say that. One of the few classic metal bands I didn’t really care for.
Brilliant!!! Another Perfect Day is another classic but this and Iron Fist are my favorites..
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They Might Be Giants - Part of You Wants to Believe Me
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Jonsi - Obsidian
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Dream Theater - A View From The Top Of The World
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Aimee Mann - Queens of the Summer Hotel
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:metal :metal
The first 90 seconds was excellent. Then they ruined it by putting some growl-vocals in there. I probably would've tolerated it if they'd balanced it with some cleans ... but 100% cookie monster? Hard pass.
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Hana Vu - Public Storage
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:metal :metal
The first 90 seconds was excellent. Then they ruined it by putting some growl-vocals in there. I probably would've tolerated it if they'd balanced it with some cleans ... but 100% cookie monster? Hard pass.
This might be a little off topic and not your thing but have you ever checked out Fair To Midland?
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BRUIT ≤ - The Machine is Burning and now Everyone Knows it could Happen Again
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Tasha - Tell Me What You Miss The Most
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proggy melodic death/black metal goodness, been way into it lately. things i would send in roulettes if roulette rules allowed it
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The first 90 seconds was excellent. Then they ruined it by putting some growl-vocals in there. I probably would've tolerated it if they'd balanced it with some cleans ... but 100% cookie monster? Hard pass.
This might be a little off topic and not your thing but have you ever checked out Fair To Midland?
I'm obviously not the guy you're querying, but is Shade Crown kind of like FtM? I really love that band. I need to check out Shade Crown as well it sounds like.
BRUIT ≤ - The Machine is Burning and now Everyone Knows it could Happen Again
Definitely one of the better albums this year. "Renaissance" is an especially gorgeous track.
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New Motorhead compilation - Everything Louder Forever
Also checking out most of their live records, which I've never done before:
No Sleep Till Hammersmith
Everything Louder than Everything Else
Live at Brixton
The World Is Ours Vol. 1
The World is Ours Vol. 2
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I'm obviously not the guy you're querying, but is Shade Crown kind of like FtM? I really love that band. I need to check out Shade Crown as well it sounds like.
Shadecrown definitely do NOT sound like Fair to Midland :) But I love FtM too...
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John 5 - Sinner - This might be the worst album I've heard this year, it's awful.
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats - The Future
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Darius Jones - Raw Demoon Alchemy (A Lone Operation): Select Tracks
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Doran - Doran
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This might be a little off topic and not your thing but have you ever checked out Fair To Midland?
That's a negative, Ghost Rider.
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Might not be your thing but give their second album, Fables From A Mayfly a spin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjW-j2PAv-I&list=PLHfC8jnvizltG_9GErwdajsEKFVOz5tBV
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Yes - Relayer
Might not be your thing but give their second album, Fables From A Mayfly a spin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjW-j2PAv-I&list=PLHfC8jnvizltG_9GErwdajsEKFVOz5tBV
Wow, that's a blast from the past!
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Yes - Relayer
Might not be your thing but give their second album, Fables From A Mayfly a spin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjW-j2PAv-I&list=PLHfC8jnvizltG_9GErwdajsEKFVOz5tBV
Wow, that's a blast from the past!
One of my favorite albums ever, the follow up was just as good. Really bummed they called it quits.
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I listened to Shadecrown yesterday. Most of it has that sort of Insomnium-sounding melancholic, doomy melodeath vibe. I've always been much more into the Swedish melodeath styles, so the more Finnish bands generally aren't my favorites, with a few exceptions like Amorphis and Noumena. But it picked up some at the end, the last two tracks seemed the best on the album to me. But if you like Omnium Gatherum, Be'lakor (Australian, but sound more Finnish to me) and such you're probably going to love it.
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Gojira - Fortitude
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Genesis - Foxtrot
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proggy melodic death/black metal goodness, been way into it lately. things i would send in roulettes if roulette rules allowed it
Thanks for pointing this one out. Sampled it, loved it, just bought it! :metal
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Yes - Relayer
Might not be your thing but give their second album, Fables From A Mayfly a spin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjW-j2PAv-I&list=PLHfC8jnvizltG_9GErwdajsEKFVOz5tBV
Wow, that's a blast from the past!
One of my favorite albums ever, the follow up was just as good. Really bummed they called it quits.
Agreed - both Fables...and Arrows and Anchors are fantastic. Do you know why they just disappeared?
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Doran - Doran
Duran Duran? Which album? ;)
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Yes - Relayer
Might not be your thing but give their second album, Fables From A Mayfly a spin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjW-j2PAv-I&list=PLHfC8jnvizltG_9GErwdajsEKFVOz5tBV
Wow, that's a blast from the past!
One of my favorite albums ever, the follow up was just as good. Really bummed they called it quits.
Agreed - both Fables...and Arrows and Anchors are fantastic. Do you know why they just disappeared?
I've forgotten the specifics over the years but I believe they just had a falling out. If I remember right the drummer left at some point while taking a few shots at the remaining members over the bands online domain page.
Whatever the case it's a real shame. Fables and Arrows were a pair of really amazing albums and the band just jelled so well together. Darroh is one of my favorite vocalists of all time and single handily got me interested in more growl like vocals.
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Jethro Tull - Aqualung
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Yes - Going For The One
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Pearl Jam - Yield
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Limp Bizkit - Still Sucks
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Genesis - Selling England by the Pound
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Today I listened to:
Stryper-To Hell with the Devil
Fates Warning-Awaken the Guardian
Kanas-Power
Classical-Handel's Messiah
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Arion - A Vulture Dies Alone
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Mastodon - Once More 'Round The Sun
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Halsey - If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
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Bela Fleck - My Bluegrass Heart
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Today I listened to:
Daniel Band-Running Out of Time
Petra-This Means War
Whiteheart-Emergency Broadcast
Deep Purple-The House of Blue Light
Helloween-Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1
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Bent Knee - Frosting
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Bela Fleck - My Bluegrass Heart
Love this one, and what an all-star guest cast.
Today I listened to:
Daniel Band-Running Out of Time
Petra-This Means War
Whiteheart-Emergency Broadcast
Deep Purple-The House of Blue Light
Helloween-Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1
Heh, that's basically my early 00s mix. Whiteheart and Petra especially are pretty fantastic hard rock/AOR if you can get past the at times preachy lyrics.
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Halsey - If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
Is anyone else jealous of that baby? DAYUM!!!!!
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Halsey - If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
Is anyone else jealous of that baby? DAYUM!!!!!
That’s the censored version of the cover art actually. You might be interested in checking out the original (you can find it on Rate Your Music). ;)
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Mr. Big - Lean Into It (30th Anniversary Re-issue).
Sounds great, some nice rare tracks I’d never heard before as well.
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Is anyone else jealous of that baby? DAYUM!!!!!
If I was her I'd sue the plastic surgeon for turning her into a cartoon character.
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Edit: I’ve always loved Kid A but I just now realized it’s a goddamn masterpiece! An absolutely perfect album! Probably even better than OK Computer.
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Gary Moon - Still Moon
FM - Tough It Out Live
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Silk Sonic - An Evening With Silk Sonic
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Silk Sonic - An Evening With Silk Sonic
Same.
Edit: Loved it.
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They Might Be Giants - BOOK
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(Der Weg Einer Freiheit - Noktvrn)
just came in the mail, let's GOOOOO
edit: hell yeah
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Fates Warning - Disconnected
Fates Warning - Darkness in a Different Light
Fates Warning - Theories of Flight
Fates Warning - Long Day Goodnight
Fates Warning - Awaken the Guardian Live
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Solid, Grappler!
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Mr. Big - Lean Into It (30th Anniversary Re-issue).
Sounds great, some nice rare tracks I’d never heard before as well.
I didn’t know they put this out! God, I love that album!! Going to listen now.
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Today I listened to:
Daniel Band-Running Out of Time
Petra-This Means War
Whiteheart-Emergency Broadcast
Deep Purple-The House of Blue Light
Helloween-Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1
Heh, that's basically my early 00s mix. Whiteheart and Petra especially are pretty fantastic hard rock/AOR if you can get past the at times preachy lyrics.
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I'm pretty religious so I don't mind the preachy lyrics at all. I wish Whiteheart was a little heavier, but I dig it. I discovered them through Rick Florian being in Jesus Christ-The Exorcist
Today I listened to:
Heart-Bad Animals
Steven Curtis Chapman-First Hand
Marillion-Clutching at Straws
Starship-No Protection
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You should've joined the Roulette!
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Cinderella- Night Songs
TT Quick- ep
Cattle Decapitation- Death Atlas
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You should've joined the Roulette!
I would have, but I have little experience with Neal Morse's solo career, Coheed and Cambria, and Opeth. In hindsight, I might've been able to come up with something for C&C and Opeth, but I don't think I could've come up with anything for the Neal Morse round.
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IDLES - CRAWLER
FYI - if you haven't listened to Silk Sonic, you need to get on that.
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Today I listened to:
Aerosmith-Permanent Vacation
The Cars-Door to Door
REM-Document
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Mr. Big - Lean Into It (30th Anniversary Re-issue).
Sounds great, some nice rare tracks I’d never heard before as well.
I didn’t know they put this out! God, I love that album!! Going to listen now.
:tup
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Irreversible Entanglements - Open The Gates
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Ayreon - The Source
Pole Position - s/t
Opeth - Damnation
Storm Corrosion- s/t
Emergency - Boys Will Be Boys
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Tom Petty - Wildflowers
I can highly recommend the new documentary about the making of this album. It's on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WblnLk387u0).
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Makthaverskan - For Allting
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The Besnard Lakes - Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO
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I heard Spilt Milk a number of years ago and it was alright, but didn't really make an impression on me. I decide to give their other album a go and this one hit me much quicker. The second half didn't seem as strong, but I really liked much of the first half. I guess I'll have to revisit the other one again at some point. It's always interesting when one album from a band really hits and another doesn't. It's hard to tell if it's the difference in the albums themselves or just the long, winding journey of everything else I've heard inbetween that set me up to enjoy it more.
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Today I listened to:
Pink Floyd-A Momentary Lapse of Reason
Rush-Hold Your Fire
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Lana Del Rey - Blue Banisters
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The Besnard Lakes - A Coliseum Complex Museum
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BADBADNOTGOOD - III
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BADBADNOTGOOD - III
Amazing record
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This is great stuff! :heart
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This is great stuff! :heart
It really is.
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Aldo Nova - Blood On The Bricks
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
Asia - Aura
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BADBADNOTGOOD - Sour Soul
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Jethro Tull-Crest of a Knave
Kiss-Crazy Nights
Yes-Big Generator
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Yes - Tormato
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Damn this year has been so great for music! 3 10/10 albums (this, Sufjan Stevens/Angelo De Augustine and Little Simz) so far!
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I am all over the place, but I keep going back to Haken's Affinity.
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Still the best album of the year.
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Big fat MEH.
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Metallica - ReLoad
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Depeche Mode-Music for the Masses
Savatage-Hall of the Mountain King
Black Sabbath-The Eternal Idol
Foreigner-Inside Information
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Rise Twain - Rise Twain
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Avantasia - Moonglow
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Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
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Still the best album of the year.
Absolutely!
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Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Flying to Charlotte tommorow to see Genesis Saturday night.
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In between rounds of my roulette..I needed a reset today..
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Sting - The Bridge
Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Flying to Charlotte tommorow to see Genesis Saturday night.
:tup
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Willie Nelson - The Willie Nelson Family
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Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick
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BADBADNOTGOOD - IV
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The Police - Ghost In The Machine
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Genesis- Nursery Crime
Blackbone Slide - S/t
Queen - Deep Cuts
Bang Tango - Psycho Cafe
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Thank You Scientist - Plague Accommodations
Converge & Chelsea Wolfe - Bloodmoon: I
Der Weg Einer Freiheit - Noktvrn
Damn, great day for new releases! I liked all three of these.
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John Zorn - IAO
(One of my favorite albums, period)
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Today has been a fantastic release day, with Converge/Chelsea Wolfe, Swallow the Sun, Obscura, Khemmis, Dream Unending, The Lurking Fear, and Exodus all being great to good. A few others as well I haven't gotten to yet.
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Thank You Scientist - Plague Accommodations
Converge & Chelsea Wolfe - Bloodmoon: I
Der Weg Einer Freiheit - Noktvrn
Damn, great day for new releases! I liked all three of these.
need to get to the coverge/chelsea collab but the other two are real good, yeh
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Listening to the new Adele and man it's not good. Following 3 solid releases she was probably due for a strike out but this is a big fall off in song quality.
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Ross Jennings - A Shadow Of My Future Self
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Sting - The Bridge
Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Flying to Charlotte tommorow to see Genesis Saturday night.
:tup
How did you like The Bridge? I listened to it yesterday and it was ok, but not great.
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Today has been a fantastic release day, with Converge/Chelsea Wolfe, Swallow the Sun, Obscura, Khemmis, Dream Unending, The Lurking Fear, and Exodus all being great to good. A few others as well I haven't gotten to yet.
Converge/Chelsea Wolfe and Swallow the Sun are great. Still need to listen to Obscura.
The new Me and That Man is also pretty good, it's a Nergal (Behemoth) sideproject with a mix of dark country, blues and americana. Great all star cast to support him including Myrkur, Devin Towsend, Alyssa White-Gluz, Gary Holt.
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I love Behemoth, but the reception to his earlier two albums was so lukewarm and the single or two I heard didn't sway me otherwise, but with a guest list like that I might need to give it another go after all.
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Big Big Train - English Electric (Part One)
RIP David :heart
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Today has been a fantastic release day, with Converge/Chelsea Wolfe, Swallow the Sun, Obscura, Khemmis, Dream Unending, The Lurking Fear, and Exodus all being great to good. A few others as well I haven't gotten to yet.
Converge/Chelsea Wolfe and Swallow the Sun are great. Still need to listen to Obscura.
The new Me and That Man is also pretty good, it's a Nergal (Behemoth) sideproject with a mix of dark country, blues and americana. Great all star cast to support him including Myrkur, Devin Towsend, Alyssa White-Gluz, Gary Holt.
Digging the new Converge/Chelsea Wolfe. Not gotten around to Swallow the Sun or Obscura yet. I came here to post about the new Me and That Man though. I liked the first two albums but with this new one Nergal seems to really be hitting his stride. I really like it and can see it cracking my top 20 of the year. The guest vocalists are stellar this time around. On top of the ones you mentioned, we also have David Vincent (Morbid Angel), Mary Goore (which is actually Tobias Forge), Blaze Bailey, Mantas (Venom) and Hank Von Hell (Turbonegro).
Hank Von Hell sings on the first track, Black Hearse Cadillac. Spookily Hank Von Hell was reported dead on Friday, the same day this album was released. It starts with the following lyrics:
Listen to my story, about the day I died
About the day I died
How I went to hell 'n came back
And why I'm still alive
Yeah, I'm alive to tell
I've seen heaven 'n hell
But I always keep an ace up my sleeve
So I could leave before I fell
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Currently stuck on Rivers Of Nihil new album. Never heard music like this before.
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That appears to be the type of album that could take awhile to get into. I loved their earlier ones, but that one seems like much more of a sleeper.
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Currently stuck on Rivers Of Nihil new album. Never heard music like this before.
Really like the new album, but took several listens. I really like Monarchy, probably more than Owls.
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(https://imgpile.com/images/UBjoix.jpg)
Absolutely love this album! George Lynch with Dino Jelusick on vocals! Top 5 album of 2020 for me.
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Opeth: Still Life & Blackwater Park
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/8962fb19c7aaaf67b3cfff94c7023995/9305324)
Liking this a lot more after getting into Motörhead, the "familiarity" bothers me less, I can say I love it now.
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Brian Wilson - At My Piano
How did you like The Bridge? I listened to it yesterday and it was ok, but not great.
I thought it was better than OK. I liked it.
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Adele - 30.
As with Taylor Swift, Adele has been basically pouring out her life in her albums and this one is no exception. She's such a powerful singer, her vocals at times are just unreal. Fantastic album on just one listen.
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Today I started my journey through 1988.
Bride-Live to Die
Petra-On Fire!
AC/DC-Blow Up Your Video
Megadeth-So Far, So Good...So What?
Fates Warning-No Exit
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Adele - 30
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(https://imgpile.com/images/UBjoix.jpg)
Absolutely love this album! George Lynch with Dino Jelusick on vocals! Top 5 album of 2020 for me.
Yeah, I really liked this. Up there with the new The End Machine as the best stuff Lynch has been involved with since the 2nd Lynch Mob album.
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Converge - Bloodmoon: I
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Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Raise The Roof
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Ben LaMar Gay - Open Arms to Open Us
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/59ef738926db40a8ac844eda5134d7a4/8961011)
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John Zorn's Cobra - Tokyo Operations '94
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Bent Knee - Frosting
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Der Weg Einer Freiheit - Noktvrn
This one's definitely a buy for me, I think it's better than their last one.
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Various Artists - Christmas Rocks, Vol. 2 (release by Mascot label)
Tracklist:
Any Given Sin - Nothing For Christmas 2:45
The Georgia Thunderbolts - Rockin Around Th... 2:29
Beth Hart - Angels From The Realms Of Glory 3:14
The Cold Stares - Santa Looked A Lot Like D... 1:59
Paul Gilbert - We Wish You a Merry Christmas 4:35
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Yes - Drama
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0154029397_10.jpg)
(magdalena bay - mercurial world)
synthpop had a really good year this year lol
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Genesis - A Trick of the Tail
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Jethro Tull - A Passion Play
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Bent Knee - Frosting
I need to revisit it but I quite liked it.
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Queen: Sheer Heart Attack
Queen: A Night At The Opera
Queen: A Day At The Races
Queen: Innuendo
(these are my four favourite Queen albums), in memory of Fred
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(https://imgpile.com/images/UQj31x.jpg)
This is a nice surprise! Mix of melodic and progressive hard rock.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/95717413dc9807dbd9ea142308973768/8549908)
Surprisingly good.
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Bride-Live to Die
Petra-On Fire!
I still have a lot of appreciation for these sort of bands. Are you familiar with Idle Cure? Their vocalist Steve Shannon is one of my favorites of all genres. Never have been able to find anyone else quite like him, though I'm not as deep into the AOR end of hard rock as I'd like. It's kind of like a mixture of Steve Perry and Steven Tyler, but with more grit and edge than Perry, and without as many of the annoying vocalisms that Tyler relies on.
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Rush - Test For Echo
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Been a good day so far:
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
Lane Del Rey - Norman Fucking Rockwell!
dredg - El Cielo
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/7e04c9adfe1f4d4162f09e45411e6224/5028754)
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Neal Morse - Life and Times
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Christian McBride and Inside Strait - Live at the Village Vanguard
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(https://media.nativedsd.com/storage/nativedsd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/02120842/907401DI-1.jpg)
This is the sort of music I'm almost afraid to listen to, it's so beautiful it temporarily ruins the idea of listening to almost anything else afterwards.
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An album by a band named Fren called Where Do You Want Ghosts… that was recommended by Amazon Music while I was listening to Rikard Sjoblom’s Gungfly.
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Today was all ole reliables, listened to 3 faves...
On LP...
(https://i.imgur.com/XNBmYk2.jpg)
On CD...
(https://i.imgur.com/hAmZ5lm.jpg)
And also on CD...
(https://i.imgur.com/VXYBqXo.jpg)
All in all a very good day was had by all ;D
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Yes - 90125
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3-To the Power of 3
King's X-Out of the Silent Planet
Steven Curtis Chapman-Real Life Conversations
Iron Maiden-Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Queensryche-Operation: Mindcrime
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Genesis - Wind & Wuthering
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VICIOUS RUMORS: Word of Mouth, S/T, Welcome to the Ball.
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Orbit Culture - Nija
Tool - Undertow
Mastodon - Blood Mountain
Cynic - Ascension Codes
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VICIOUS RUMORS: Word of Mouth, S/T, Welcome to the Ball.
:metal But my favourite I’d Digital Dictator.
Led Zeppelin- IV
Heart - greatest hits
Heaven’s Edge - s/t
Cold Sweat - Break Out
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VICIOUS RUMORS: Word of Mouth, S/T, Welcome to the Ball.
:metal But my favourite I’d Digital Dictator.
Led Zeppelin- IV
Heart - greatest hits
Heaven’s Edge - s/t
Cold Sweat - Break Out
Digital Dictator is a classic. Huge fan of Vicious Rumors!!! Love Cold Sweat, I prefer Oni Logan on the demos which I wish I still had. Let me know if you have them? They were under the name FERRARI with Oni.
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Jethro Tull - War Child
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Olivia Rodrigo - Sour
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Blind Guardian-Battalions of Fear
Judas Priest-Ram it Down
Van Halen-OU812
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Yes - Big Generator
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Sacul I'm guessing you've heard this before but if not you'd probably enjoy it too
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Yes - Big Generator
Good one.
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Lately:
Exodus - Persona Non Grata
Dream Theater - A View from the Top of the World
Iced Earth - Burnt Offerings
iced Earth - Alive in Athens
Sweet Oblivion - Relentless
Black Label Society - Doom Crew Inc.
Hypocrisy - Worship
Death Angel - The Bastard Tracks
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Dear Mother - Bulletproof
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0974585799_10.jpg)
Sacul I'm guessing you've heard this before but if not you'd probably enjoy it too
Haven't heard of them I think, I'll check it out, thanks.
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Haven't heard of them I think, I'll check it out, thanks.
It's chiptune mixed with various other electronic subgenres. Really nice. Kinda like Anamanaguchi but without the rock.
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Today I listened to:
The Moody Blues-Sur la Mer
Elton John-Reg Strikes Back
Stryper-In God We Trust
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Today I listened to:
Blue Oyster Cult-Imaginos
Helloween-Keeper of the Seven Keyes, Pt. II
Metallica-...And Justice for All
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VICIOUS RUMORS: Word of Mouth, S/T, Welcome to the Ball.
:metal But my favourite I’d Digital Dictator.
Led Zeppelin- IV
Heart - greatest hits
Heaven’s Edge - s/t
Cold Sweat - Break Out
Digital Dictator is a classic. Huge fan of Vicious Rumors!!! Love Cold Sweat, I prefer Oni Logan on the demos which I wish I still had. Let me know if you have them? They were under the name FERRARI with Oni.
No, not heard the but I love Roy Cathey’s voice on the album. It’s a shame he hasn’t done much.
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Sluggology 101 - A Decade of Doug and the Slugs
Love Deluxe - SADE
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son - Maiden
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Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers, House of Blue Light
Banshee - Race Against Time
Sword - Metalized
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Nora Jones - I Dream of Christmas
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Love Deluxe - SADE
She's splendid.
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Metallica - Garage Inc.
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Today I finished 1988 and started 1989.
Bon Jovi-New Jersey
Kansas-In the Spirit of Things
REM-Green
Bride-Silence is Madness
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Prefab Sprout - The Gunman and Other Stories
Features the piano stylings of some guy named Jordan Rudes. :)
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(https://imgpile.com/images/Up2O3j.jpg)
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Ozzy Osbourne: Ozzmosis
Happy Birthday Ozz. (also featuring Steve Vai and Rick Wakeman btw)
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Prefab Sprout - The Gunman and Other Stories
Features the piano stylings of some guy named Jordan Rudes. :)
This is really good. Production is fantastic.
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Ozzy Osbourne: Ozzmosis
Excellent album!
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SHADYON- Mind Control.
RACER X- Street Lethal and Second Heat.
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(https://www.cherryred.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DISS0185LP-Packshot.jpg)
I love this album.
Seems like every one of my favorite bands released an album but this album will rank this year.
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Going through 2021 rankings today and got stuck with this beauty!
(https://i.imgur.com/qKT22wt.jpg)
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Mozart: Violin Concerto #5. Ein Musikalischer Spass
Whiteheart-Freedom
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Going through 2021 rankings today and got stuck with this beauty!
(https://i.imgur.com/qKT22wt.jpg)
Just listened, I really dig the singers delivery especially on “When Will Gods Work Be Done”. Great stuff.
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Tim Finn - Tim Finn
This album has Peter Gabriel's entire band on it (Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, David Rhodes) plus Tim Pierce, but it sounds more like a Crowded House album than Peter Gabriel (Neil also sings and plays on it and Mitchell Froom produced it). Still a pretty cool album.
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(https://imgpile.com/images/USKrqW.jpg)
Grandma inspired this today. Soothing and just happy!
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Some classics today at work:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ed/SabbathBorn.jpg)(https://mikeladano.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/scan_20170528.jpg?w=300&h=265)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tZQbkPeKL.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YeSZKteZL.jpg)
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Going through 2021 rankings today and got stuck with this beauty!
(https://i.imgur.com/qKT22wt.jpg)
Just listened, I really dig the singers delivery especially on “When Will Gods Work Be Done”. Great stuff.
I know right? Be careful though mate it's one hell of an addictive album :metal
Be sure to check out their other album too their debut MANA awesome stuff!
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Some classics today at work:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ed/SabbathBorn.jpg)(https://mikeladano.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/scan_20170528.jpg?w=300&h=265)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tZQbkPeKL.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YeSZKteZL.jpg)
It's been a while and that is one Armoured Saint album I must return to...
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Was all killer no filler today... :metal
(https://i.imgur.com/fnB2MmR.jpg)
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Dream Theater-When Dream and Day Unite
Black Sabbath-Headless Cross
Stratovarius-Fright Night
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Going through 2021 rankings today and got stuck with this beauty!
(https://i.imgur.com/qKT22wt.jpg)
Couldn't agree more. Still haven't decided whether I like it as much as Mana...but it truly doesn't matter in the end. They are both great, and I'm super happy there was no sophomore slump :)
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Going through 2021 rankings today and got stuck with this beauty!
(https://i.imgur.com/qKT22wt.jpg)
Couldn't agree more. Still haven't decided whether I like it as much as Mana...but it truly doesn't matter in the end. They are both great, and I'm super happy there was no sophomore slump :)
Same here. I spun Strength at work this week. It's still really good.
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Don Dokken - Up From the Ashes.
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Pantera - Vulgar Display of Power
Scars on Broadway - Dictator
The Cars - The Cars
Manic Street Preachers - The Ultra Vivid Lament
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Going through 2021 rankings today and got stuck with this beauty!
(https://i.imgur.com/qKT22wt.jpg)
Couldn't agree more. Still haven't decided whether I like it as much as Mana...but it truly doesn't matter in the end. They are both great, and I'm super happy there was no sophomore slump :)
Same here. I spun Strength at work this week. It's still really good.
TAC, you are pimp daddy love corn.
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Gee..thanks..I think. :lol
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Gee..thanks..I think. :lol
Nuthin’ but love my brother! :lol
Cranking some Savatage “Handful of Rain” and “Dead Winter Dead”.
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(https://www.cherryred.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DISS0185LP-Packshot.jpg)
I love this album.
Seems like every one of my favorite bands released an album but this album will rank this year.
Still have to check it out. I really like one of their previous albums that you had recommended, and I've been reading good things about this one. It's on the list, but I haven't managed to listen to a ton of music in the last couple of weeks.
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(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Persefone-Spiritual-Migration-Artwork.jpg)
I love this record.
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it is incredibly damn good, so
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Vince Guaraldi Trio - A Charlie Brown Christmas
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Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas
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(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Persefone-Spiritual-Migration-Artwork.jpg)
I love this record.
Its a classic in my book.
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(https://imgpile.com/images/UZzxHi.jpg)
Kick ass Old school prog metal with a modern metal flare.
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Even though I was sort of shamed by TAC when I shared the video for the lead single, I still had to listen to this today. Such a good album.
(https://progreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Threshold-Legends-Of-The-Shires-Artwork-740x740.jpg)
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Geri Allen - A Child Is Born
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Little Tybee - Little Tybee
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Jimmy Smith - Christmas Cookin'
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Dave Brubeck - A Dave Brubeck Christmas
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Wynton Marsalis - Crescent City Christmas Card
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(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Persefone-Spiritual-Migration-Artwork.jpg)
I love this record.
Its a classic in my book.
Same in my book! Very underrated band! Looking forward to the new one!!!!
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I wasn't keen on the song released from the new one, but I'm still very much looking forward to it.
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I wasn't keen on the song released from the new one, but I'm still very much looking forward to it.
I agree with you, but like you, I'm looking forward to hearing the rest.
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Some DT today at work...
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71smwl0gR5L._SL1500_.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/65/Dream_Theater_-_Awake.jpg/220px-Dream_Theater_-_Awake.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d2/DreamTheater2013AlbumCover.jpg/220px-DreamTheater2013AlbumCover.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qLJs+lCHL._SL1406_.jpg)
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Arena - Double Vision
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/8SskAPP9Cjv7_t6BgA_2j3fPy7FSLF1NW1eLPzpf52Rj1sgnfV_JarxH7d2IwgrPM521sBX6tLhNA4CjKF5jNwvEDo4i-isCAm7y7LA_KRJMjSccOuXIHbd1CpSWYu2JY2BS27yu2gTJcJzapnDcBNTxJw)
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Arena - Double Vision
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/8SskAPP9Cjv7_t6BgA_2j3fPy7FSLF1NW1eLPzpf52Rj1sgnfV_JarxH7d2IwgrPM521sBX6tLhNA4CjKF5jNwvEDo4i-isCAm7y7LA_KRJMjSccOuXIHbd1CpSWYu2JY2BS27yu2gTJcJzapnDcBNTxJw)
This album cover always gives me the willies when I see it.
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Some DT today at work...
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71smwl0gR5L._SL1500_.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/65/Dream_Theater_-_Awake.jpg/220px-Dream_Theater_-_Awake.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d2/DreamTheater2013AlbumCover.jpg/220px-DreamTheater2013AlbumCover.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qLJs+lCHL._SL1406_.jpg)
Swap DoT with Awake and those get progressively better. :neverusethis:
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Metallica - St. Anger
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Oscar Peterson - An Oscar Peterson Christmas
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Joe Pass - Six String Santa
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Pat Metheny Group - Still Life (Talking)
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Panzerballet - X-Mas Death Jazz
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(https://i1.wp.com/www.vinylestimes.fr/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Cmurder-of-my-sweet-CD.jpg?w=940&ssl=1)
Great album! The song "Kill Your Darlings" is on repeat!
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/fb02bf764f059ee4d046bc9e7126702c/9308160)
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Ramsey Lewis Trio - Sound of Christmas
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Stan Kenton - A Merry Christmas
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A-Ha - The Singles 1984-2004
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Rush - Presto
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Steve Lukather - Santamental
Trans Siberian Orchestra - Lost Christmas Eve
Various - We Wish You A Metal Christmas, We Wish You A Hairy Christmas
Twisted Sister - A Twisted Christmas
And
Pat Metheny - As Falls Wichita
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2305223701_5.jpg)
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Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Mannthology: 50 Years Of Manfred Mann's Earth Band 1971-2021
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Kosmodome
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3552215265_16.jpg)
https://kosmodome.bandcamp.com/
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Christophe Beck - Hawkeye: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-3) Original Soundtrack
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0111032182_10.jpg)
Yes I beat Hotline Miami 2 recently how did you guess
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American Aquarium - Slappers, Bangers, & Certified Twangers, Vol. 2
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0111032182_10.jpg)
Yes I beat Hotline Miami 2 recently how did you guess
Did you like the game? I found it way too difficult tbh but still a lot of fun.
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Yes I beat Hotline Miami 2 recently how did you guess
Did you like the game? I found it way too difficult tbh but still a lot of fun.
I think I liked it even better than the first game honestly, I understand that the difficulty could be a sore spot for a lot of people but I played it directly after the first so the jump wasn't too noticeable for me. And the narrative definitely stuck with me a lot more than the one in the first game (after I watched a video to understand what actually happened). :lol
Awesome soundtrack obviously and that Carpenter Brut album also has some really great stuff that wasn't in the game.
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I'm not really a gamer for the most part, but I have to respect that game if nothing else for being a big part of kicking synthwave/darksynth off.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/b73afa9cc946910e980ebe26cbddeaa6/9365403)
Converge & Chelsea Wolfe - Bloodmoon: I
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Nevermore - The Year of the Voyager
Sanctuary - Into the Mirror Black Reissue
Visions of Atlantis - The Deep & the Dark
Visions of Atlantis - Trinity
Delain - The Human Contradiction
Delain - Apocalypse & Chill
Within Temptation - The Heart of Everything
Within Temptation - Mother Earth
Epica - Omega
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For most this week something new something old...
(https://i.imgur.com/VC9nwvJ.jpg)
Nothing beats being blown away by a fave band's new release and a couple years ago this made my #1 and remainsl a top3 Sevendust fer my ears :metal
(https://i.imgur.com/i5jR2BS.jpg)
My 16yr old has taken a real liking to a lot of my Huey and The News collection and for nostalgic value this one just manages to pip Sports fer me. Still love 80's Lewis!
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Release day :caffeine:
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/8482/7956/products/nemophila-revive_1024x1024.jpg?v=1638570518)
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(https://www.clashmusic.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_feature/public/field/image/Biffy-Clyro-%E2%80%93-The-Myth-of-the-Happily-Ever-After-artwork.jpg?itok=Q_ik-nez)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/7180fdcf31943c0f8c012677eeace9b8/7860301)
WTF this is underrated as hell!
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A couple of neo-prog albums I've listened to at work. Enjoyable and I will delve deeper into both.
This Winter Machine - Kites
Sylvan - One to Zero
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Coroner - Mental Vortex
Crimson Glory - Transcendence
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Rush Presto (my remaster). It sounds beefier than their "official" remaster.
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Blue Murder - s/t
WASP - The Headless Children
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Coroner - No More Color :metal
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Coroner - Mental Vortex
Coroner - No More Color :metal
A big YES to both. Love this band so much (and their final album, Grin, is fantastic too. Different, but so, so good.)
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Coroner - Mental Vortex
Coroner - No More Color :metal
A big YES to both. Love this band so much (and their final album, Grin, is fantastic too. Different, but so, so good.)
I gave Grin a listen earlier. Have to say I didn’t like it as much but sounds like it’s a bit “deeper” and may need more listens. I’ve really enjoyed these albums and I’d never bothered with them before. I assumed they were too extreme for me.
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Went Classic today at work..
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e3/Led_Zeppelin_-_Physical_Graffiti.jpg/220px-Led_Zeppelin_-_Physical_Graffiti.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/24/Rainbow-longliverocknroll1.jpg/220px-Rainbow-longliverocknroll1.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3d/Deep_Purple_-_Burn.jpeg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71soaNUjm7L._SL1089_.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jqAN92LVL.jpg)
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This album is a classic to me!
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I'm glad it's a classic to somebody. :lol
I remember there's a cover of Action, but that's all I remember about it. I saw them open for KISS on the Asylum tour.
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I'm glad it's a classic to somebody. :lol
I remember there's a cover of Action, but that's all I remember about it. I saw them open for KISS on the Asylum tour.
I'm still Holding On To 18! :lol
Ironic that their guitarist has been in Kiss for years now.
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OK, I remember that title.
Yeah, didn't B&B morph into a KISS tribute band anyway?
I preferred Helix. Deep Cuts The Knife should've been a fucking massive world dominating hit.
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OK, I remember that title.
Yeah, didn't B&B morph into a KISS tribute band anyway?
I preferred Helix. Deep Cuts The Knife should've been a fucking massive world dominating hit.
Deep cuts the knife is great! I own all Helix cds. B&B singer was in a Kiss tribute band.
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OK, I remember that title.
Yeah, didn't B&B morph into a KISS tribute band anyway?
I preferred Helix. Deep Cuts The Knife should've been a fucking massive world dominating hit.
Deep cuts the knife is great! I own all Helix cds. B&B singer was in a Kiss tribute band.
One of my buddies actually wrote a letter to Helix, and got a handwritten letter back from their bassist. This would've been '84-ish.
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OK, I remember that title.
Yeah, didn't B&B morph into a KISS tribute band anyway?
I preferred Helix. Deep Cuts The Knife should've been a fucking massive world dominating hit.
Deep cuts the knife is great! I own all Helix cds. B&B singer was in a Kiss tribute band.
One of my buddies actually wrote a letter to Helix, and got a handwritten letter back from their bassist. This would've been '84-ish.
Nice! The good old days.....
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I gave Grin a listen earlier. Have to say I didn’t like it as much but sounds like it’s a bit “deeper” and may need more listens. I’ve really enjoyed these albums and I’d never bothered with them before. I assumed they were too extreme for me.
Well, I'm glad you did! They sure were one of a kind in the thrash scene. Try Punishment for Decadence too - a little more on the raw side, but already "forward thinking". As to Grin, yes, definitely worth giving it more chances. It clicked right away with me back in 1993, but I was in full discovery mode at the time, so who knows :biggrin: In a way, it's more immediate than the predecessors in that it's less "technical", on the other hand I can see the payoff being a little slower. It's a groovier version of Coroner, with a touch of industrial influence as well - but you can tell it's still them. And the guitar playing is SO good on it.
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The Kinks - The Village Green Preservation Society
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I'm glad it's a classic to somebody. :lol
I remember there's a cover of Action, but that's all I remember about it. I saw them open for KISS on the Asylum tour.
Great album. I found Helix to be bland but BnB were excellent.
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Supertramp - Breakfast In America
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Star One - Victims of The Modern Age
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(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GXnKCK3rL.jpg)
Life altering..
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(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GXnKCK3rL.jpg)
Life altering..
I love Perfect Timing too! Check your PM in a few minutes ;)
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Got it, thank you.
Perfect Timing was extremely disappointing. A couple of decent tunes. Save Yourself was so much better.
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Jeff Parker - Forfolks
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Paddy McAloon (Prefab Sprout) - I Trawl the Megahertz
This is an amazing recording.
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Nick Cave & Warren Ellis - La Panthere des Neiges (Original Soundtrack)
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Panzerballet - X-Mas Death Jazz
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Panzerballet - X-Mas Death Jazz
good one, so musical and so funny
I listened to To Venus And Back by Tori Amos today (really cool, worth listening to IMHO), btw Hef, Tori made a christmas album as well, called Midwinter Graces, well worth listening to as well
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Badlands - s/t
Warrant- Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
This Wiinter Machine - The Man Who Never Was
Various - Monster Ballads Xmas
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(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Khemmis_Deceiver-01.jpg)
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I Just remastered FASTWAY Trick or Treat from the original cd. The Rock Candy remaster is too harsh in my opinion. Here's my version if anyone wants it! Enjoy!!!
https://we.tl/t-pndI2wd4rH
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Well, it’s Rush day here in the UK so it would be rude not to.
Rush - 21/12
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Soen - Imperial
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Darren Korb - Hades Original Soundtrack
I'm not a big soundtrack guy but Darren Korb has some great music out.
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Pink Floyd - Endless River
Toto - All Is New bonus disc
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Soen - Imperial
One of my favorites this year. I'm not sure where they go from here, since their stuff is becoming a bit formulaic, but the songs and the melodies are still so strong that I'm not worrying about it yet ;D Dissident is my favorite on the album, and probably a top 10 song for 2021
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Soen - Imperial
One of my favorites this year. I'm not sure where they go from here, since their stuff is becoming a bit formulaic, but the songs and the melodies are still so strong that I'm not worrying about it yet ;D Dissident is my favorite on the album, and probably a top 10 song for 2021
Yep, good stuff for sure.
Mogwai - As The Love Continues
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(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pa-SmBaRL._SY355_.jpg)
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Saraya - s/t
Vain - No Respect
VA - Merry Axemas
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(https://imgpile.com/images/wT2G7i.jpg)
Check this out on Bandcamp! FREE download!
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/w/9131dcda3f172d15850c38c8e3f5ad5e/8733907)
This has been blowing me away. I heard a single earlier in the year, enjoyed it, but didn't get around to checking out the whole thing until just recently. And now I can't stop listening to it, it's rapidly rocketing up my year end list. I don't even know what genre to call them, "symphonic metal" is part of what they do, but only part.
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Unknown Pleasures - Joy Division
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/w/9131dcda3f172d15850c38c8e3f5ad5e/8733907)
This has been blowing me away. I heard a single earlier in the year, enjoyed it, but didn't get around to checking out the whole thing until just recently. And now I can't stop listening to it, it's rapidly rocketing up my year end list. I don't even know what genre to call them, "symphonic metal" is part of what they do, but only part.
Grossly underrated album. I love it as well and definitely a genre bender!
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The Reign of Kindo - Wither (EP)
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Royal Blood - Typhoons
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Paul Gilbert - Werewolves of Portland
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Jinjer - Wallflowers
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Marbin - Fernweh
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Born of Osiris - Angel or Alien
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hefdaddy kicking ass on this thread!!!! Please check out THE DEADSTATION on Bancamp!!! Brilliant!
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hefdaddy kicking ass on this thread!!!!
What do you mean, "on this thread"?
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Ben Goldberg - Everything Happens To Be
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hefdaddy kicking ass on this thread!!!!
What do you mean, "on this thread"?
I meant that in a good way. You're posting some kick ass releases!! Check out The Deadstation on Bandcamp! Let me know you're thoughts on it. :metal :)
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PLEASE check the out! Its from 2012 but its one of my favorites still. Super cool guys as well.
https://thedeadstation.bandcamp.com/album/episode-01-like-peering-into-the-deepest-ocean-abyss
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Kiss - Kiss Unplugged
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Kiss - Kiss Unplugged
:tup
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Rachel Flowers - Bigger On The Inside
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Over the last week:
Queensryche - EP
Queensryche - The Warning
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime
Queensryche - Empire
Queensrcyhe - Q2K
Queensryche - Tribe
Queensryche - s/t
Queensryche - Condition Human
Queensryche - The Verdict
Hellowen - s/t
Sanctuary - Into the Mirror Black
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World
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Sky Cries Mary - Wandering in the Vastness
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Rush - A Farewell to Kings
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Big Big Train - Empire (watching and listening) for the second time today.
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Sky Cries Mary - Wandering in the Vastness
I thought the Wind cried Mary, no?
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Sky Cries Mary - Wandering in the Vastness
I thought the Wind cried Mary, no?
Yeah, I should have stuck with Hendrix.
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Diablo Swing Orchestra - Swagger And Stroll Down The Rabbit Hole
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/6b0bb60cf6094f8c27071ce6e9747478/5933147)
Now wait a minute man… This is good!
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The Flower Kings - Retropolis
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Over the last week:
Queensryche - EP
Queensryche - The Warning
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime
Queensryche - Empire
Queensrcyhe - Q2K
Queensryche - Tribe
Queensryche - s/t
Queensryche - Condition Human
Queensryche - The Verdict...
No Promised Land?
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Blackmill - Home
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Jon Batiste - WE ARE
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Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - Love For Sale
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H.E.R. - Back of my Mind
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Over the last week:
Queensryche - EP
Queensryche - The Warning
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime
Queensryche - Empire
Queensrcyhe - Q2K
Queensryche - Tribe
Queensryche - s/t
Queensryche - Condition Human
Queensryche - The Verdict...
No Promised Land?
Hell no!!
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Over the last week:
Queensryche - EP
Queensryche - The Warning
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime
Queensryche - Empire
Queensrcyhe - Q2K
Queensryche - Tribe
Queensryche - s/t
Queensryche - Condition Human
Queensryche - The Verdict...
No Promised Land?
Hell no!!
And yet you played Q2K and Tribe. Interesting. 😁😁
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Over the last week:
Queensryche - EP
Queensryche - The Warning
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime
Queensryche - Empire
Queensrcyhe - Q2K
Queensryche - Tribe
Queensryche - s/t
Queensryche - Condition Human
Queensryche - The Verdict...
No Promised Land?
Hell no!!
And yet you played Q2K and Tribe. Interesting. 😁😁
Didn't feel like listening to Promised Land or HINTF. I'm sure I'll get around to those when I tire of the other records. :)
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In Mourning - The Bleeding Veil --> pretty good melodeath with some progressive elements
Mastodon - Hushed and Grim
Swallow the Sun - Moonflowers
Converge & Chelsea Wolfe - Bloodmoon: I
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Barbara Streisand- Guilty
Cannibal Corpse- Butchered at Birth.
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Barbara Streisand- Guilty
Cannibal Corpse- Butchered at Birth.
A natural combination. :lol
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Barbara Streisand- Guilty
Cannibal Corpse- Butchered at Birth.
A natural combination. :lol
I'm excited for their "Guilty At Birth" tour sponsored by Ovaltine. :)
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It seems more common to like a range of music these days, people don't stick to just one musical subculture anymore. I remember two decades ago walking up to the counter with In Flames' Colony and Dido's No Angel and wondering if it seemed strange to them (assuming they even had an idea who In Flames was). Now it would be strange more because not many places sell CDs anymore.
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(https://manofmuchmetal.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/136958419_10224142227680581_755827611837915904_o.jpg?w=1024)
Oh wow! This is a beast!!! Better than expected and I love all Lalu releases. This one is more progressive rock with an edge. Stunning.
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Over the last week:
Queensryche - EP
Queensryche - The Warning
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime
Queensryche - Empire
Queensrcyhe - Q2K
Queensryche - Tribe
Queensryche - s/t
Queensryche - Condition Human
Queensryche - The Verdict...
No Promised Land?
Hell no!!
And yet you played Q2K and Tribe. Interesting. 😁😁
Didn't feel like listening to Promised Land or HINTF. I'm sure I'll get around to those when I tire of the other records. :)
No Dedicated to Chaos? :lol
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DYSSIDIA- Costly Signals.
One of 2020’s best albums PERIOD!
https://dyssidia.bandcamp.com/album/costly-signals
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Metallica - Lulu
I realized a few days I've never heard the album, I don't even know if I've listened to whole song
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Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard
The title track, to be exact.
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No Dedicated to Chaos? :lol
Hell no. There are two Queensryche albums that I never bought - Dedicated to Chaos and Frequency Unknown. I have no interest in either of those. :)
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Norah Jones - Til We Meet Again (Live)
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No Dedicated to Chaos? :lol
Hell no. There are two Queensryche albums that I never bought - Dedicated to Chaos and Frequency Unknown. I have no interest in either of those. :)
Wolfking could tell you about those… 😁😁
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Fish - Weltschmerz
Wizards of Winter - the Christmas Dream
Ross Jennings - Shadow of My Future Self
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(https://images2.imgbox.com/3c/0f/vC4xthhv_o.png)
Solo album by the vocalist of SIMULACRUM!
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(https://images2.imgbox.com/3c/0f/vC4xthhv_o.png)
Solo album by the vocalist of SIMULACRUM!
(https://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/42700000/giphy-8-cosmo-kramer-42743842-350-272.gif)
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(https://images2.imgbox.com/3c/0f/vC4xthhv_o.png)
Solo album by the vocalist of SIMULACRUM!
(https://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/42700000/giphy-8-cosmo-kramer-42743842-350-272.gif)
Ha! This is hard rock on Frontiers Music.
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No Dedicated to Chaos? :lol
Hell no. There are two Queensryche albums that I never bought - Dedicated to Chaos and Frequency Unknown. I have no interest in either of those. :)
Wolfking could tell you about those… 😁😁
Need a few hours so don't get me started. :lol
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(https://images2.imgbox.com/3c/0f/vC4xthhv_o.png)
Solo album by the vocalist of SIMULACRUM!
(https://25.media.tumblr.com/44e22f9558c7d5442024a340ccf96a8d/tumblr_mifgyylDrm1rgpyoto1_400.gif)
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No Dedicated to Chaos? :lol
Hell no. There are two Queensryche albums that I never bought - Dedicated to Chaos and Frequency Unknown. I have no interest in either of those. :)
Wolfking could tell you about those… 😁😁
Need a few hours so don't get me started. :lol
2 hours to say they suck?
Interesting... :lol
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The Cardigans - Super Extra Gravity
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The Cardigans - Super Extra Gravity
I used to hear The Cardigans on my work muzak many years ago. Lovefool was the song. I always stopped and guiltily enjoyed it.
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Another big Cardigans fan as well. "Lovefool" gives me so much 90s nostalgia.
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(https://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/The-Ferrymen-One-More-River.jpg)
2022 already kicking ass!!!
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3200324963_10.jpg)
Really cool 2021 album. Has a real old school feel to it.
Here's a sample: Dark Times (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wvf1t_hEao&list=PLHTo__bpnlYUJrdhikHZ_gHNg1eM6ePE-&index=4)
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(https://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/The-Ferrymen-One-More-River.jpg)
2022 already kicking ass!!!
Looking forward to this one, even though I know it will be exactly the same as the first two.
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3200324963_10.jpg)
Really cool 2021 album. Has a real old school feel to it.
Here's a sample: Dark Times (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wvf1t_hEao&list=PLHTo__bpnlYUJrdhikHZ_gHNg1eM6ePE-&index=4)
Smooth stuff! I dig it.
(https://thumbor-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/i/s/thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/711x330/https://blogs-images.forbes.com/mikeadams/files/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-11-at-8.10.32-AM-1200x558.jpg?width=960)
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:lol
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:lol
(https://www-udiscovermusic-com.cdn.ampproject.org/i/s/www.udiscovermusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Almost-Famous_Stillwater_Photo-by-Neal-Preston_000000420018-1000x600.jpg)
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The Bill Charlap Trio - Street of Dreams
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Ledisi - Ledisi Sings Nina
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Ariana Grande - Positions
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Ariana Grande - Positions
What *kind* of positions?
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Montrose - Montrose
Triumph - Rock & Roll Machine
Triumph - Just a Game
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Ariana Grande - Positions
What *kind* of positions?
(https://www.recreoviral.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/edad-solo-un-numero-3.jpg)
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That's kiddie porn. Not impressed.
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(https://getrockmusic.net/uploads/posts/2022-01/1641210553_cover.jpg)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/6b90637104810dd99b65b861d19f5db0/6076420)
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That's kiddie porn. Not impressed.
She's 29 and that's from a promo photo shoot. Only posted as a goof reply. I'll remove it. I truly didn't mean to upset anyone. Sorry TAC.
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Taylor Swift - Evermore
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That's kiddie porn. Not impressed.
She's 29 and that's from a promo photo shoot. Only posted as a goof reply. I'll remove it. I truly didn't mean to upset anyone. Sorry TAC.
Oh no, I think you took my post wrong. I wasn't upset at all. I was just saying that SHE does NOT impress me, and looks just way too young for me to even look at her.
Your post was perfect! :lol
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That's kiddie porn. Not impressed.
She's 29 and that's from a promo photo shoot. Only posted as a goof reply. I'll remove it. I truly didn't mean to upset anyone. Sorry TAC.
Oh no, I think you took my post wrong. I wasn't upset at all. I was just saying that SHE does NOT impress me, and looks just way too young for me to even look at her.
Your post was perfect! :lol
(https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/dNsArsZqsK57UF1CXjgQlHYmxt2.jpg)
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:tup
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You'll soon catch onto our humor around here Glasser. :lol
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You'll soon catch onto our humor around here Glasser. :lol
I thought I did. Getting there. :)
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HAHA, Stadler fooled by an edit. That's NOT the picture I was expecting to see! :) :) :)
By the way, I have a radio just like the one on that "Fogeys" album cover. Does that mean anything? :) :) :)
If it matters, I'm listening to Yngwie's "Inspiration". Interestingly, the one song I wanted to hear most - Sails of Charon - is my least favorite, but the rest is pretty darn good. It never really sunk in until this past week (when I got the sheet music in a guitar magazine) how influential that song really is. Uli Roth was about three, four years ahead of his time.
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Metallica - Hard Wired... To Self-Destruct
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Ariana Grande - Positions
What *kind* of positions?
Not any good ones.
I was listening because it was nominated for a Grammy. I can appreciate good pop music, but I didn't hear any here. I know that she has a really good voice, but she didn't display it at all here, and the music didn't inspire anything either. This album was no good, generic at best, and I have no idea why it was nominated for anything, other than the default award-hater's reason of "it's a popularity contest", which is mostly bullshit but makes award-haters feel better when their favorite artists never get nominated for anything.
Anyway.
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Rachel Eckroth - The Garden
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Ariana Grande doesn't really do anything for me; so many of her songs are the pop tartlet equivalent of shred metal, in that it's more about technical prowess, at least it seems to me, than actual emotive communication through singing. I have no problem connecting with pop music - Taylor Swift goes without saying and there are Demi Lovato and Lady Gaga songs that wrench my heart - but her's doesn't seem to make the grade.
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Ariana Grande doesn't really do anything for me; so many of her songs are the pop tartlet equivalent of shred metal, in that it's more about technical prowess, at least it seems to me, than actual emotive communication through singing. I have no problem connecting with pop music - Taylor Swift goes without saying and there are Demi Lovato and Lady Gaga songs that wrench my heart - but her's doesn't seem to make the grade.
I get it, totally, but this particular album didn't even rise to "the pop tartlet equivalent of shred metal", it was just boring, generic pop that could have been sung by any female singer. No technical prowess required.
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Taylor Eigsti - Tree Falls
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Today at work:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/50/DioTheLastInLine.jpg/220px-DioTheLastInLine.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NP2RJAo1L._SL1428_.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a8/AcceptBlindRage.jpg/220px-AcceptBlindRage.jpg)(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Flotsam-and-Jetsam-The-End-of-Chaos-01.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/00/AnthraxStomp442_Improved.jpg)(https://img.discogs.com/uTfDeQT0q3moaS8NCkuKHYTG7nI=/fit-in/600x594/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-1426246-1516747066-6129.png.jpg)
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That must have been one hell of a shift! :metal
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Today at work:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/50/DioTheLastInLine.jpg/220px-DioTheLastInLine.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NP2RJAo1L._SL1428_.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a8/AcceptBlindRage.jpg/220px-AcceptBlindRage.jpg)(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Flotsam-and-Jetsam-The-End-of-Chaos-01.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/00/AnthraxStomp442_Improved.jpg)(https://img.discogs.com/uTfDeQT0q3moaS8NCkuKHYTG7nI=/fit-in/600x594/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-1426246-1516747066-6129.png.jpg)
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/69416b50-5aaa-490d-8da7-682b35321b11/dcvha1k-de5409a1-6b28-46f4-88c8-f7487ce0e899.jpg/v1/fill/w_1280,h_1280,q_75,strp/ariana_grande__yours_truly__album_cover_2_by_areumdawokpop_dcvha1k-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9MTI4MCIsInBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcLzY5NDE2YjUwLTVhYWEtNDkwZC04ZGE3LTY4MmIzNTMyMWIxMVwvZGN2aGExay1kZTU0MDlhMS02YjI4LTQ2ZjQtODhjOC1mNzQ4N2NlMGU4OTkuanBnIiwid2lkdGgiOiI8PTEyODAifV1dLCJhdWQiOlsidXJuOnNlcnZpY2U6aW1hZ2Uub3BlcmF0aW9ucyJdfQ.UZ0cwzvIQSF7eOEBNgJAyak9VAoK0kMqK4GHdrCOxfY)
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That's kiddie porn. Not impressed.
She's 29 and that's from a promo photo shoot. Only posted as a goof reply. I'll remove it. I truly didn't mean to upset anyone. Sorry TAC.
Oh no, I think you took my post wrong. I wasn't upset at all. I was just saying that SHE does NOT impress me, and looks just way too young for me to even look at her.
Your post was perfect! :lol
I'll be honest... I also thought you were "not impressed" by Glasser's post, and was thinking "man, TAC really is getting to be a grumpy old man". :lol
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Steve Gadd Band - At Blue Note Tokyo (Live)
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Silhouette- The World Is Flat & Other Alternative Facts
Pathfinder- featuring Jonas Lindberg
.38 Special - Classics
At The Movies - s/t
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Fleet Foxes - Shore
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Halsey - If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
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That's kiddie porn. Not impressed.
She's 29 and that's from a promo photo shoot. Only posted as a goof reply. I'll remove it. I truly didn't mean to upset anyone. Sorry TAC.
Oh no, I think you took my post wrong. I wasn't upset at all. I was just saying that SHE does NOT impress me, and looks just way too young for me to even look at her.
Your post was perfect! :lol
I'll be honest... I also thought you were "not impressed" by Glasser's post, and was thinking "man, TAC really is getting to be a grumpy old man". :lol
Fair enough, but I don't get how it could have not been taken as a joke given the phrase 'kiddie porn' and the picture it was referencing.
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Wow, I never realized that post could be taken like that I was actually not happy about Glasser posting the pic. That's funny.
I was just saying that Arianna Grande does absolutely nothing for me. She has no body, is talentless, and looks like she's 13 years old.
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Bruno Pernadas - Those Who Throw Objects at the Crocodiles Will Be Asked to Retrieve Them
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Japanese Breakfast - Jubilee
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Japanese Breakfast - Jubilee
Cool. I heard they were opening for Chinese Lunch on their upcoming tour.
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Wow, I never realized that post could be taken like that I was actually not happy about Glasser posting the pic. That's funny.
I was just saying that Arianna Grande does absolutely nothing for me. She has no body, is talentless, and looks like she's 13 years old.
Ariana is the new bassist for Temple Balls. New album “13 Grande Balls” out soon.
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Japanese Breakfast - Jubilee
Cool. I heard they were opening for Chinese Lunch on their upcoming tour.
Probably cause Korean Dinner had to pull out.
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;D
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Wow, I never realized that post could be taken like that I was actually not happy about Glasser posting the pic. That's funny.
I was just saying that Arianna Grande does absolutely nothing for me. She has no body, is talentless, and looks like she's 13 years old.
Ariana is the new bassist for Temple Balls. New album “13 Grande Balls” out soon.
I recently saw a pic from that session...
(https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/young-guitarist-4133199.jpg)
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Wow, I never realized that post could be taken like that I was actually not happy about Glasser posting the pic. That's funny.
I was just saying that Arianna Grande does absolutely nothing for me. She has no body, is talentless, and looks like she's 13 years old.
Ariana is the new bassist for Temple Balls. New album “13 Grande Balls” out soon.
I recently saw a pic from that session...
(https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/young-guitarist-4133199.jpg)
That kid is the album session player. Ariana is doing the live shows. :lol
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He's got bigger tits!
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He's got bigger tits!
:rollin :rollin :rollin and he's a better bassist!
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Dec Burke - Life In Two Dimensions.
Thanks Jingle Boy!!!!
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Dec Burke - Life In Two Dimensions.
Thanks Jingle Boy!!!!
Happy to oblige. Ironically, I'm listening to his 2010 release, Destroy All Monsters this very moment (after just having spun Darwin's Radio / Template for a Generation). I just adore Dec's voice and playing. If you like Li2D, I've no doubt you'll enjoy both of those. His sophmore release (Paradigms & Storylines) was a bit more hit and miss for me. 2016s Book of Secrets was very solid.
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Japanese Breakfast - Jubilee
Cool. I heard they were opening for Chinese Lunch on their upcoming tour.
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Eric Bellinger - New Light
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Primal Fear - Metal Commando
Primal Fear - Apocalypse
Primal Fear - Rulebreaker
Primal Fear - New Religion
Primal Fear - Jaws of Death
Savage Messiah - Hands of Fate
Savage Messiah - The Fateful Dark
Savage Messiah - Plague of Conscience
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Cory Henry - Something to Say
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Been on a post-rock kick today:
Maybeshewill- No Feeling is Final
Lost in Kiev- Nuit Noire
NAAT- Fallen Oracles
BRUIT - The Machine is burning and now everyone knows it can happen again
clayhands - Is This Yes?
Mogwai - As the Love Continues
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Primal Fear - Metal Commando
Primal Fear - Apocalypse
Primal Fear - Rulebreaker
Primal Fear - New Religion
Primal Fear - Jaws of Death
Savage Messiah - Hands of Fate
Savage Messiah - The Fateful Dark
Savage Messiah - Plague of Conscience
You missed the best one in Delivering the Black.
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Metallica song "Escape". I was in high school when this came out. One of thee most underrated song.
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Primal Fear - Metal Commando
Primal Fear - Apocalypse
Primal Fear - Rulebreaker
Primal Fear - New Religion
Primal Fear - Jaws of Death
Savage Messiah - Hands of Fate
Savage Messiah - The Fateful Dark
Savage Messiah - Plague of Conscience
You missed the best one in Delivering the Black.
Fixed: Now playing....Delivering the Black :metal
Also listened to Black Sun on the way home from work.
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Metallica song "Escape". I was in high school when this came out. One of thee most underrated song.
Class of ??
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Metallica song "Escape". I was in high school when this came out. One of thee most underrated song.
Class of ??
'87
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Metallica song "Escape". I was in high school when this came out. One of thee most underrated song.
Class of ??
'87
'86 here.
You're East Coast right? Do you remember 1-800-Hot Rock? I purchased Kill "Em All on cassette through them shortly after it came out. I remember talking to the guy on the phone. He was in Buffalo. We had a chat about Talas.
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Metallica song "Escape". I was in high school when this came out. One of thee most underrated song.
Class of ??
'87
'86 here.
You're East Coast right? Do you remember 1-800-Hot Rock? I purchased Kill "Em All on cassette through them shortly after it came out. I remember talking to the guy on the phone. He was in Buffalo. We had a chat about Talas.
New York yes. No Hot Rock. I listened to Fingers Metal Shop from Babylon LI. Sundays from midnight to 6 am. I remember when QR The Warning came out and they had a Take Hold Of The Flame contest where if you won it, the radio station would pay your heating bill for a month!!!
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So I'm going on a bit of listening journey. The "Retro" threads that Soundscape was running got me to realize it's been a long time since I spun a lot of those albums. So, for 2022, I'm going to (almost fully) dedicate each month to a specific year - starting with 2010, and running chronologically.
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That's a great idea Chad. Sounds fun.
I can't believe the Darkwater is that old already. Where has the time gone?
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Hiatus Kaiyote - Mood Valiant
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Lucky Daye - Table For Two
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Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, & Kamasi Washington - Dinner Party: Dessert
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First day for new album listening in 2022...
Wilderun - Epigone [symphonic prog/folk metal] (bought the clear Coke bottle vinyl too)
Moonrunner83 - Blonde & Blue [synthwave]
Lordi - Humanimals [hard/glam rock]
The Weeknd - Dawn FM [alt R&B/synthpop]
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Taylor Swift - Red - The Taylor Swift re-release. It's pretty solid so far.
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First day for new album listening in 2022...
Wilderun - Epigone [symphonic prog/folk metal] (bought the clear Coke bottle vinyl too)
One listen in and it sounds pretty good. Makes me want to listen again, which is a good sign ;D
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Yes, great cover, I know! :lol
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Looks like something David Lynch would make :lol
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First day for new album listening in 2022...
Wilderun - Epigone [symphonic prog/folk metal] (bought the clear Coke bottle vinyl too)
One listen in and it sounds pretty good. Makes me want to listen again, which is a good sign ;D
It's definitely not an easy listen. I'm not sure it quite reaches any of the highs of Veil, and it's awfully slow and sparse for much of its 70 minutes but I do love it. I'm curious to see how this will age and if it will open itself up to me the way their last 2 have. Never quite dug the debut unfortunately.
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Released today. Really enjoyable album. Reminds me of Lor's In Forgotten Sleep from a couple of years ago, but a tad slower pace. Folky, a small amount of harsh vocals.
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I've been listening to Rush all day. Every album in order.
I miss my friend.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/de0fcaca47ad90637b5c33c38137d8ca/2666088)
Didn’t think I could LOVE music that simple (it’s basically just vocals and acoustic guitar and the chords and melodies are pretty standard) but there’s just something so haunting about it.
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Released today. Really enjoyable album. Reminds me of Lor's In Forgotten Sleep from a couple of years ago, but a tad slower pace. Folky, a small amount of harsh vocals.
So it basically sounds like Goatwhore doing Michael Buble covers for any Pixar movie soundtrack?
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Released today. Really enjoyable album. Reminds me of Lor's In Forgotten Sleep from a couple of years ago, but a tad slower pace. Folky, a small amount of harsh vocals.
So it basically sounds like Goatwhore doing Michael Buble covers for any Pixar movie soundtrack?
Hah! In a good way though.
Dying Light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fGaKcIppv0
This video is obviously modelled after the Scorps' I'm Going Mad vid. :lol
Blood And Wine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heA9G4ysd74
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Taylor Swift - Red - The Taylor Swift re-release. It's pretty solid so far.
I think the main disc in its original glory is her best studio album from start to finish (I now think it is a little better than either album from 2020), but the re-release is very nice as well. I just like the charm and grit and youthfulness of the original more, but I love getting all of those new songs (tracks 21-30). :)
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Released today. Really enjoyable album. Reminds me of Lor's In Forgotten Sleep from a couple of years ago, but a tad slower pace. Folky, a small amount of harsh vocals.
I'll check this out!
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Taylor Swift - Red - The Taylor Swift re-release. It's pretty solid so far.
I think the main disc in its original glory is her best studio album from start to finish (I now think it is a little better than either album from 2020), but the re-release is very nice as well. I just like the charm and grit and youthfulness of the original more, but I love getting all of those new songs (tracks 21-30). :)
I generally agree on the original vs. the reissue (although the latter is pretty much as good). But yes, the songs from the vault are great.
It's kind of funny - not that I would consider myself a hardcore fan - but I remember when "We are never ever..." came out as a single at the time I thought "what the heck is this"...and now I, too, consider Red to be her best album. To be honest, I still find the song mildly annoying :)...but I think the album neatly captures her transition to a bona fide pop star, beyond the pop-country roots..so many good songs in there.
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Released today. Really enjoyable album. Reminds me of Lor's In Forgotten Sleep from a couple of years ago, but a tad slower pace. Folky, a small amount of harsh vocals.
I'll check this out!
Lor is tasty stuff...I'll have to check this out too...
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I posted a couple of youtube links above. I've listened to this album three times today. Going to be my first purchase of the year.
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(https://i.imgur.com/unu7Ax9.jpg)
Released today. Really enjoyable album. Reminds me of Lor's In Forgotten Sleep from a couple of years ago, but a tad slower pace. Folky, a small amount of harsh vocals.
So it basically sounds like Goatwhore doing Michael Buble covers for any Pixar movie soundtrack?
Hah! In a good way though.
Dying Light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fGaKcIppv0
This video is obviously modelled after the Scorps' I'm Going Mad vid. :lol
Blood And Wine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heA9G4ysd74
Hmmm...not too bad.
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Billy Joel - The Nylon Curtain
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2010 continued
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Taylor Swift - Red - The Taylor Swift re-release. It's pretty solid so far.
I think the main disc in its original glory is her best studio album from start to finish (I now think it is a little better than either album from 2020), but the re-release is very nice as well. I just like the charm and grit and youthfulness of the original more, but I love getting all of those new songs (tracks 21-30). :)
I generally agree on the original vs. the reissue (although the latter is pretty much as good). But yes, the songs from the vault are great.
It's kind of funny - not that I would consider myself a hardcore fan - but I remember when "We are never ever..." came out as a single at the time I thought "what the heck is this"...and now I, too, consider Red to be her best album. To be honest, I still find the song mildly annoying :)...but I think the album neatly captures her transition to a bona fide pop star, beyond the pop-country roots..so many good songs in there.
I didn't hear anything from Red until early last year, so I have no frame of reference in regards to reactions when they originally came out, but as I have said in the main Taylor thread, the variety of Red is a big part of its greatness. It has a little bit of everything. In fact, it probably has less country than it does pop songs or rock songs despite being labeled a country album (which is probably only is because she broke into the business as a country star, so anything with any country tinges was going to be labeled country until she went full pop on 1989). I Almost Do and Begin Again are the only songs on the proper album I can imagine being labeled country songs, and even the country elements in those are more cosmetic than anything.
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The Weeknd - Dawn FM
So far so disappointing. Not even close to After Hours in terms of quality.
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Billy Joel - The Nylon Curtain
I love that album! Been awhile since I listened to it - might have to break it out. Thanks!
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The Weeknd - Dawn FM
So far so disappointing. Not even close to After Hours in terms of quality.
I really like Dawn FM. It's consistent enough, imo, although there's some filler. But I think it's really fun. I do agree, however, that nothing on it comes close to some of the best After Hours tracks like Blinding Lights, In Your Eyes etc. I'll definitely be spinning it more throughout the year. I love Jim Carrey's narration and the final track that he wrote himself, and the feature with Tyler the Creator. The Lil Wayne song wasn't even that bad imo.
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Released today. Really enjoyable album. Reminds me of Lor's In Forgotten Sleep from a couple of years ago, but a tad slower pace. Folky, a small amount of harsh vocals.
So it basically sounds like Goatwhore doing Michael Buble covers for any Pixar movie soundtrack?
Hah! In a good way though.
Dying Light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fGaKcIppv0
This video is obviously modelled after the Scorps' I'm Going Mad vid. :lol
Blood And Wine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heA9G4ysd74
Hmmm...not too bad.
Not bad indeed. I'm in the middle of it and 75 minutes seems way too long for something like this but I'll wait and see. It's definitely quality metal in the vein of OL and Myrath. Never been too crazy about those bands but they all write beefy compositions and this band seems no different.
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Yes, it is a long album for sure. I think the physical copy is a double CD. But it's chocked full of goodness.
EDIT: The digital album is only $6 on Bandcamp.
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So, I think this is really well done but I think it overstayed its welcome big time. 75 minutes is a really long album and I just can't help but feel most of the songs could've been a lot shorter which would have made them more interesting to me. It's extremely well put together and sounds very professional but it's a little too much for me. Definitely an album that will need to grow on me and hopefully I'll warm up to it some more cause I love a lot of what's going on here
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:tup
It's long for sure.
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:tup
It's long for sure.
Thick as well?
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:tup
It's long for sure.
Thick as well?
We still talking about the album? :lol
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:lol
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Tears for Fears - The Seeds of Love
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Such a kick ass album!!!!!
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Spock's Beard - Noise Floor
I thought I would check out the non-Neal albums a bit more.
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Spock's Beard - Noise Floor
I thought I would check out the non-Neal albums a bit more.
You didn't pick one of their strongest to start with.
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Spock's Beard - Noise Floor
I thought I would check out the non-Neal albums a bit more.
You didn't pick one of their strongest to start with.
How would you rank them?
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Spock's Beard - Noise Floor
I thought I would check out the non-Neal albums a bit more.
You didn't pick one of their strongest to start with.
How would you rank them?
X
Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep
Octane
The Oblivion Particle
Feel Euphoria
Spock's Beard
Noise Floor
I really wasn't impressed with Noise Floor at all. Think I listened to it once, maybe twice.
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Released today. Really enjoyable album. Reminds me of Lor's In Forgotten Sleep from a couple of years ago, but a tad slower pace. Folky, a small amount of harsh vocals.
So it basically sounds like Goatwhore doing Michael Buble covers for any Pixar movie soundtrack?
Hah! In a good way though.
Dying Light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fGaKcIppv0
This video is obviously modelled after the Scorps' I'm Going Mad vid. :lol
Blood And Wine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heA9G4ysd74
Hmmm...not too bad.
Not bad indeed. I'm in the middle of it and 75 minutes seems way too long for something like this but I'll wait and see. It's definitely quality metal in the vein of OL and Myrath. Never been too crazy about those bands but they all write beefy compositions and this band seems no different.
I just listened to this album. Riverwood definitely sound quite similar to Orphaned Land, who I like quite a bit. I see that They are from Egypt, which explains the similar style to Orphaned Land who are also from the middle east.
Yeah, I like this. thanks, TAC.
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You're welcome!!
The thing is, I can't listen to Orphaned Land. I do not like Middle Eastern influences in my music, and I really don't detect much at all in this.
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Dream Theater-The Ritz 6/8/92
The 45 most important minutes of my musical life.
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You're welcome!!
The thing is, I can't listen to Orphaned Land. I do not like Middle Eastern influences in my music, and I really don't detect much at all in this.
I guess it is a bit less middle-easterny than Orphaned Land but still manages to sound quite a bit like OL’s more recent output.
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Pattern-Seeking Animals - Prehensile Tales
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No art on hand but I checked out a black metal album by Crimson Dimension last night. Self titled debut from Finland, came out June 4 last year. LOVED it. Just 4 really long songs. Says it's progressive black metal but there's so much melody and compelling songwriting there. Highly recommended for fans of the harshies :lol
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No art on hand but I checked out a black metal album by Crimson Dimension last night. Self titled debut from Finland, came out June 4 last year. LOVED it. Just 4 really long songs. Says it's progressive black metal but there's so much melody and compelling songwriting there. Highly recommended for fans of the harshies :lol
I posted this a little while back. Epic album!
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No art on hand but I checked out a black metal album by Crimson Dimension last night. Self titled debut from Finland, came out June 4 last year. LOVED it. Just 4 really long songs. Says it's progressive black metal but there's so much melody and compelling songwriting there. Highly recommended for fans of the harshies :lol
I posted this a little while back. Epic album!
Ahh very cool! Glad I'm not alone! If you know of other artists in that vein I would love some recommendations. Looking at the similar artists on spotify I've never heard of any of them so hopefully I have lots of good stuff to explore.
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Mastodon - Hushed and Grim
Mastodon - Blood Mountain
Primal Fear - Metal Commando
Volbeat - Servant of the Mind
Kamelot - The Shadow Theory
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Eye of Purgatory - The Lighthouse (https://open.spotify.com/album/7bbe9dEfRa7EO8aSc7jx8Z?si=Lft7NAMITE67K9mMRjqUIQ&utm_source=copy-link)
Death metal. Second album by this band released June 18th last year. Checked it out on a whim after listening to Crimson Dimension. Straightforward death metal with a hint of keys and I really really liked this. Nice to be discovering some death/black records I never heard about from last year. I like the really aggressive fast stuff, not the depressing doom and gloom stuff. Well... maybe once in a while. But stuff like this is more up my alley :biggrin: Tim, you might like this.
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Dream Theater-The Ritz 6/8/92
The 45 most important minutes of my musical life.
Best. Show. Ever. All aspects of from see list to performances! My fave DT show ever attended.
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Eye of Purgatory - The Lighthouse (https://open.spotify.com/album/7bbe9dEfRa7EO8aSc7jx8Z?si=Lft7NAMITE67K9mMRjqUIQ&utm_source=copy-link)
Death metal. Second album by this band released June 18th last year. Checked it out on a whim after listening to Crimson Dimension. Straightforward death metal with a hint of keys and I really really liked this. Nice to be discovering some death/black records I never heard about from last year. I like the really aggressive fast stuff, not the depressing doom and gloom stuff. Well... maybe once in a while. But stuff like this is more up my alley :biggrin: Tim, you might like this.
Listening to the first tune now. I like this.
Kade, check it out..
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So I like what Chad is doing with his listening themes, so I'm going to do something similar.
It's been a looooong time since I ran through my DT Boots. So my plan is to spend a couple of weeks at a time going through an era.
I started at the beginning...my beginning The Ritz 6/8/92 last night. Since last night and today I've run through..
(https://i.imgur.com/XvF4EmF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8h6rKpa.jpg)
This is the band I fell in love with.
All amazing members. Kevin Moore was really good. The Osaka boot is a bit Keyboard/Drum heavy, and what Kev is playing in Only A Matter Of Time is incredible.
These early era unisons with KM and JP are so beautiful.
James is a beast. Not perfect, but still a beast.
Even back then, it was clear that JP was on a complete other level.
These early drum solos really have a clear Neil Peart influence.
The above Boston show is MY boot. Oh Holy Night was so incredible to hear and see.
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That's awesome, Tim.
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Spock's Beard - Noise Floor
I thought I would check out the non-Neal albums a bit more.
You didn't pick one of their strongest to start with.
Noise Floor is great IMO. You just have to listen to both discs.
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So I like what Chad is doing with his listening themes, so I'm going to do something similar.
It's been a looooong time since I ran through my DT Boots. So my plan is to spend a couple of weeks at a time going through an era.
I started at the beginning...my beginning The Ritz 6/8/92 last night. Since last night and today I've run through..
(https://i.imgur.com/XvF4EmF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8h6rKpa.jpg)
This is the band I fell in love with.
All amazing members. Kevin Moore was really good. The Osaka boot is a bit Keyboard/Drum heavy, and what Kev is playing in Only A Matter Of Time is incredible.
These early era unisons with KM and JP are so beautiful.
James is a beast. Not perfect, but still a beast.
Even back then, it was clear that JP was on a complete other level.
These early drum solos really have a clear Neil Peart influence.
The above Boston show is MY boot. Oh Holy Night was so incredible to hear and see.
(https://metalnaveia66.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Dream-Theater-08-06-1992-The-Ritz-New-York-City-NY-Maiden-Voyage.jpg)
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Yup. Started my journey with that one!
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Yup. Started my journey with that one!
I just got it in flac. Just checking the source quality now!!!
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Cool idea Tim. :tup
2010 part 3
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Cory Wong - Wong's Cafe
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Buckethead - a Pikes ballads compilation on Youtube (6 hours of it - I'm halfway through). Beautiful, incredible stuff.
Galneryus - Angel of Salvation
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Kurt Rosenwinkel - Kurt Rosenwinkel Plays Piano
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Sandra - Close To Seven
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Halo Infinite Soundtrack today
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(https://arrowlordsofmetal.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/202110_News_Star-One2.jpg)
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Snoh Aalegra - Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies
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Leon Bridges - Gold-Diggers Sound
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Jazmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales
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(https://arrowlordsofmetal.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/202110_News_Star-One2.jpg)
Loving this completely!
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The Baylor Project - Generations
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The I&W Era continues!
(https://i.imgur.com/3AfQhZE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yJIxIdf.jpg)
What's cool about some of the latter '93 shows is that you could hear themes in the improv parts that would show up in Metropolis Pt. 2.
Take The Time will always be one of my favorite DT songs, not only because it's awesome, but the live versions on this tour were freaking EPIC!
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Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter - Super Blue
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Nnenna Freelon - Time Traveler
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(https://i.imgur.com/I6X2aLk.jpeg)
Black metal. Checked it out solely based on the artwork. Much to my delight the label's bandcamp is selling a huge flag with this entire painting on it so I bought it. Seriously one of the coolest pieces of art I think I've ever seen.
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(https://i.imgur.com/I6X2aLk.jpeg)
Black metal. Checked it out solely based on the artwork. Much to my delight the label's bandcamp is selling a huge flag with this entire painting on it so I bought it. Seriously one of the coolest pieces of art I think I've ever seen.
I know this one! Yes, the art is pretty amazing. The album is not too shabby either ;D I hear a good dose of thrash mixed in too.
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Finishing my Rush discography with Clockwork Angels
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Gretchen Parlato - Flor
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(https://i.imgur.com/I6X2aLk.jpeg)
Black metal. Checked it out solely based on the artwork. Much to my delight the label's bandcamp is selling a huge flag with this entire painting on it so I bought it. Seriously one of the coolest pieces of art I think I've ever seen.
I know this one! Yes, the art is pretty amazing. The album is not too shabby either ;D I hear a good dose of thrash mixed in too.
Awesome. Yeah definitely thrash in there. I really dig this album. The flag is massive too. 3 feet tall 6 wide.
(https://i.imgur.com/B6wcpJm.jpeg)
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Jon Batiste - Jazz Selections: Music From and Inspired by Soul
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(https://i.imgur.com/I6X2aLk.jpeg)
Black metal. Checked it out solely based on the artwork. Much to my delight the label's bandcamp is selling a huge flag with this entire painting on it so I bought it. Seriously one of the coolest pieces of art I think I've ever seen.
Gonna check this out after work Melphie!
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Terence Blanchard featuring the E Collective and the Turtle Island Quartet - Absence
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2548272948_10.jpg)
:metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
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Black metal. Checked it out solely based on the artwork. Much to my delight the label's bandcamp is selling a huge flag with this entire painting on it so I bought it. Seriously one of the coolest pieces of art I think I've ever seen.
Gonna check this out after work Melphie!
The artwork is beautiful. The music...that ain't gonna work.
They should've called it Forked Ears.
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Awesome. Yeah definitely thrash in there. I really dig this album. The flag is massive too. 3 feet tall 6 wide.
(https://i.imgur.com/B6wcpJm.jpeg)
That is one cool piece :tup
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Too brutal for Tim :lol
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:rollin
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Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette, and Gonzalo Rubalcaba - Skyline
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Awesome. Yeah definitely thrash in there. I really dig this album. The flag is massive too. 3 feet tall 6 wide.
(https://i.imgur.com/B6wcpJm.jpeg)
That is one cool piece :tup
Very cool old school sounding stuff. Reminds of Possessed and Whiplash. Dig the vocalists delivery.
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Finished my week of I&W live era shows. Amazing to relive these shows. What a magical time of music discovery.
I taped the Boston show, and if anyone has a copy, I'm slobbering all the way through it. :lol
The 3-4-93 Official Boot is a must have and to me, it's the Holy Grail of DT live albums.
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Khirki - Κτηνωδία
Trio from Greece. This is from 2021, discovered at the very end of the year. Very cool album, imo. It's a strange mix of heavy rock and some folk influences (not a ton, mostly in vocal and guitar melodies here and there). It's actually pretty immediate, and yet I wouldn't exactly know who to compare them to. Some songs, especially at the beginning, are shorter and more urgent (e.g. the opener Deadpan, with a super-cool instrumental section, or Raging Bull). Others have more of a slow build (e.g. Medea, with great percussion work and a little more "folky", or Wolf's Lament). Overall, I'm loving the album and I keep coming back to it!
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The 3-4-93 Official Boot is a must have and to me, it's the Holy Grail of DT live albums.
I think I can agree with this statement. A dream setlist from that era (which happens to be my favorite DT era ;D)
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This album has some cool artwork too!
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2807039603_10.jpg)
2022. Listed as Post Black Metal, whatever the hell that is. Musically, it's pretty nice. Not sure if I love it, but enjoyed it for the most part.
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(https://i.imgur.com/NCn9mFr.jpg)
Finished my week of I&W live era shows. Amazing to relive these shows. What a magical time of music discovery.
I taped the Boston show, and if anyone has a copy, I'm slobbering all the way through it. :lol
The 3-4-93 Official Boot is a must have and to me, it's the Holy Grail of DT live albums.
Yup, that is the best live album for sure.
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TAC!!! Please rate all MSG albums.
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The Moody Blues - In Search of the Lost Chord
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The Moody Blues - In Search of the Lost Chord
Ever hear the death metal tribute band The Bloody Mues?
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TAC!!! Please rate all MSG albums.
Including Michael Schenker Group, McCauley, MS Fest, Temple Of BallsRock...
MSG
Bridge The Gap
Assault Attack
Built To Destroy
Adventures Of the Imagination
Michael Schenker Group
Spirit On A Mission
Save Yourself
Tales Of Rock n Roll
Immortal
Resurrection
Revelation
The Unforgiven
Perfect Timing
MSG (McCauley)
Written In The Sand
Dream And Expressions
In The Midst Of Beauty
Temple Of Rock
Be Aware Of Scorpions
Arachnophobiac
Didn't include the Thank You albums...
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The Moody Blues - In Search of the Lost Chord
Ever hear the death metal tribute band The Bloody Mues?
I have not. If it is death metal though, I will take a hard pass. :)
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TAC!!! Please rate all MSG albums.
Including Michael Schenker Group, McCauley, MS Fest, Temple Of BallsRock...
MSG
Bridge The Gap
Assault Attack
Built To Destroy
Adventures Of the Imagination
Michael Schenker Group
Spirit On A Mission
Save Yourself
Tales Of Rock n Roll
Immortal
Resurrection
Revelation
The Unforgiven
Perfect Timing
MSG (McCauley)
Written In The Sand
Dream And Expressions
In The Midst Of Beauty
Temple Of Rock
Be Aware Of Scorpions
Arachnophobiac
Didn't include the Thank You albums...
Great thanks! I was never into his stuff until the last few years. I really liked Perfect Timing but I'm going to start over from your list!
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TAC!!! Please rate all MSG albums.
Including Michael Schenker Group, McCauley, MS Fest, Temple Of BallsRock...
MSG
Bridge The Gap
Assault Attack
Built To Destroy
Adventures Of the Imagination
Michael Schenker Group
Spirit On A Mission
Save Yourself
Tales Of Rock n Roll
Immortal
Resurrection
Revelation
The Unforgiven
Perfect Timing
MSG (McCauley)
Written In The Sand
Dream And Expressions
In The Midst Of Beauty
Temple Of Rock
Be Aware Of Scorpions
Arachnophobiac
Didn't include the Thank You albums...
Great thanks! I was never into his stuff until the last few years. I really liked Perfect Timing but I'm going to start over from your list!
Glasser, last year I did a UFO Discography And Listening Party Thread, but I also included the Michael Schenker Discography along with it (and Waysted too!).
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=55669.msg2696232#msg2696232
I covered all of the Schenker albums, so you might want to go through that thread. Feel free to update the thread as you go through the Schenker albums. We'll all join in on the discussion!
I will say that Michael Schenker is, along with Gary Moore, my all time favorite guitarist. He has never presented himself as a guitar hero, and because of that, his discography is filled with landmines. Other than his early classic stuff, his collaboration with Doogie White was outstanding. But he's surrounded himself with some subpar partners throughout his career. Still, his playing is undeniable.
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This album has some cool artwork too!
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2807039603_10.jpg)
2022. Listed as Post Black Metal, whatever the hell that is. Musically, it's pretty nice. Not sure if I love it, but enjoyed it for the most part.
Nice find! Checked out a few tunes and this seems well done. Nice riffs and acoustic breakdowns. 4 bucks on Bandcamp! Its a one man project so I'll give this guy $15 bucks. I love supporting the artists, especially indies.
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Buckethead - Captain Eo’s Voyage
Magnum - The Monster Roars
The End Machine - Phase 2
Kiko Lorieiro - Sounds of Innocence
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Sorry, I was just outside but heard the words 'UFO' and 'party' in the same sentence and came running in.
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Sorry, I was just outside but heard the words 'UFO' and 'party' in the same sentence and came running in.
:lol :lol As it should be
Bastet - s/t. Some classic old school 80s riffing metal. I like this.
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Sorry, I was just outside but heard the words 'UFO' and 'party' in the same sentence and came running in.
:metal :metal :metal
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North Mississippi All-Stars - Never Want To Be Kissed
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2744985540_10.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Porcupine_Tree_-_Fear_of_a_blank_planet_%28album_cover%29.jpg)(https://www.sputnikmusic.com/images/albums/400194.jpg)
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Molly Tuttle - ...But I'd Rather Be With You - Not quite what I expected from her interview on the "No Guitar Is Safe" podcast but still a solid album.
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Punch Brothers - Hell on Church Street
Always stoked for a new Punch Brothers album!
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Pat Metheny - Side-Eye NYC (V1.IV)
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Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi - They're Calling Me Home
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70's Live Albums today!
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817kHgBkJsL._SL1428_.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vsHNHr-KL._SL1500_.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nXaDedo0L._SL1200_.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a0/Rush_ATWAS.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/87/OzzyOsbourneSpeakOfTheDevil.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sPwFZvkwL._SL1050_.jpg)
And yes, I know that the Ozzy isn't a 70's album, but in lieu of no Sabbath live alum, I went with Speak Of the Devil instead.
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I have - and love - every one of those except for Aerosmith (though I have "Live! Bootleg").
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I have - and love - every one of those except for Aerosmith (though I have "Live! Bootleg").
That Aerosmith album is a must if you like them. It's a BCN radio broadcast and rowdy as hell. It doesn't have the finish of a well produced (quotation fingers)live album.
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70's Live Albums today!
And yes, I know that the Ozzy isn't a 70's album, but in lieu of no Sabbath live alum, I went with Speak Of the Devil instead.
That's a pretty fantastic selection! Haven't heard that Aerosmith live either - is it an official release?
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It's not an official release. It's a radio broadcast. It's definitely not live album quality, but that's what I like about it. It's like a real good sounding bootleg. I bought it on Amazon years ago.
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Just listened to the entire thing, and it is mostly.......
EXCELLENT!! :metal
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Just listened to the entire thing, and it is mostly.......
EXCELLENT!! :metal
My copy is out for delivery. Waiting on it to show up. I have to go out after work and I plan on blasting this thing. I totally forgot it was release day.
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That's out already? The single was great so I'll have to get onto it.
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And yes, I know that the Ozzy isn't a 70's album, but in lieu of no Sabbath live alum, I went with Speak Of the Devil instead.
You don't have Live at Last?
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And yes, I know that the Ozzy isn't a 70's album, but in lieu of no Sabbath live album, I went with Speak Of the Devil instead.
You don't have Live at Last?
I don't think I do. It's not on my iPod.
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Just about finished with this one...
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0509793461_10.jpg)
I was looking forward to this. I like it. Groovy as hall. The singer sounds like a cross between Tom Englund and Blaze Bayley. His cleans anyway.
Plus, I like the way they worked my name into the album's title. ;D
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Just about finished with this one...
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0509793461_10.jpg)
I was looking forward to this. I like it. Groovy as hall. The singer sounds like a cross between Tom Englund and Blaze Bayley. His cleans anyway.
Plus, I like the way they worked my name into the album's title. ;D
What an unflattering vocalist comparison :lol this is on my short list to check out, along with the other one you posted.
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It’s a really cool album.
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big, meaty, dense tech death record
TAC, don't listen to this
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big, meaty, dense tech death record
TAC, don't listen to this
Great album but this is my personal favorite tech death band along with Murder Made God.
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1459239025_10.jpg)
big, meaty, dense tech death record
TAC, don't listen to this
I already did! :P
I listened to the first song. That was enough for tonight. :lol
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The band is Maule, and their s/t album came out today.
They should call themselves Iron Maule, because holy shit, it's a Maiden soundtrack behind the vocals.
I don't hate it though.
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The band is Maule, and their s/t album came out today.
They should call themselves Iron Maule, because holy shit, it's a Maiden soundtrack behind the vocals.
I don't hate it though.
You're not kidding! Just played the song "Ritual", total old Maiden, even use the wah pedal on the solos. Vocals are just some dude yelling like the Mentors. Are you on a new Bandcamp release rampage?
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I am on Bandcamp, but that's not where I saw this.
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I am on Bandcamp, but that's not where I saw this.
I just found your hometown heroes on Bandcamp. :lol
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I never got into them. I know, it's the name of the band. The drummer was at a backyard party that I went to a couple of years ago. The father of one of my son's best friends is a musician and knows the guy pretty well.
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I never got into them. I know, it's the name of the band. The drummer was at a backyard party that I went to a couple of years ago. The father of one of my son's best friends is a musician and knows the guy pretty well.
I have their first demo called Satan Stole My Lunch Money. :lol
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I never got into them. I know, it's the name of the band. The drummer was at a backyard party that I went to a couple of years ago. The father of one of my son's best friends is a musician and knows the guy pretty well.
I have their first demo called Satan Stole My Lunch Money. :lol
What was the B-side? Satan Stuffed Me In A Locker?
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:rollin
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Satan Stole My Lunch Money, reissued demo.
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1/2 way thru the month, about 1/2 way through my 2010 albums. Masterplan, Mr. Big, and Orden Ogan were much better than I remember them being. Really enjoying this trip down memory lane.
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That Masterplan is fantastic. So is the bonus track that is a Queen tribute!
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Elvis Costello - My Aim Is True
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Today was 80's Live Album Day at work..
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZHJiWSCxL._SL1500_.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NpQOQZxmL._SL1098_.jpg)
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That's pretty much the entire lineup from an early '80s Reading Festival right there. :)
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That's pretty much the entire lineup from an early '80s Reading Festival right there. :)
The Thin Lizzy is from Reading '83. What a great album that is.
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Gallowglass Scourge. Labelled Melodic Death Metal. Emphasis on Melodic.
@Kade, you might dig this. Nice guitar harmonies.
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This 30 minute epic ep broken into 10 movements just hit me like a ton of bricks. This should've been on my top 5 of 2021!!!! Amazing vocals, amazing everything. Edit: its now tied with Simulacrum for #1.
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0033606687_10.jpg)
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Gallowglass Scourge. Labelled Melodic Death Metal. Emphasis on Melodic.
@Kade, you might dig this. Nice guitar harmonies.
I'll try and check it out mate.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/a79ff1e143fed4387f693d56daf680e6/1213447)
I used to think this band was overrated as hell but I was wrong.
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This 30 minute epic ep broken into 10 movements just hit me like a ton of bricks. This should've been on my top 5 of 2021!!!! Amazing vocals, amazing everything. Edit: its now tied with Simulacrum for #1.
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0033606687_10.jpg)
Yeah, it's a beauty. Dream Theater wishes they could write this well nowadays.
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Black Soul Horde - Horrors from the Void
Classic metal with a good dose of power from Greece. Came out relatively late last year, and I've been really enjoying it. There's more than a hint of "darkness" and epic in the sound - which I like. The opener "Beware the Deep" is a good example of the different facets of the sound, between heavier riffs and faster bits. Vocals can be a bit of an acquired taste, I guess, but the melodies are great. And "God of War" is just too catchy!
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/a79ff1e143fed4387f693d56daf680e6/1213447)
I used to think this band was overrated as hell but I was wrong.
That’s a great album. Spin it myself about 6 weeks ago.
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Tattoo You: Great band, great album.
I'm listening to Sheet Music by 10CC.
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It’s a really cool album.
Sampled the first song - it's really good!
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This 30 minute epic ep broken into 10 movements just hit me like a ton of bricks. This should've been on my top 5 of 2021!!!! Amazing vocals, amazing everything. Edit: its now tied with Simulacrum for #1.
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0033606687_10.jpg)
Yeah, it's a beauty. Dream Theater wishes they could write this well nowadays.
Absolutely stunning! Its a shame its their last recording. Rich Hinks said this was it for them. I HIGHLY recommend this!!!!
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Bruce Springsteen - The River
David Bowie - Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)
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Black Sabbath - Cross Purposes
Between the Buried and Me - Colors II
Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe - Breath of Life
Billy Joel - The Stranger
Unleash the Archers - Apex
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Black Sabbath - Cross Purposes
Between the Buried and Me - Colors II
Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe - Breath of Life
Billy Joel - The Stranger
Unleash the Archers - Apex
That is a fine list. Big fan of that Sabbath record (the only Martin record with Geezer on it; I saw that tour and it SLAYED), and the Billy Joel is a top album all-time (and my first "proper" album). "Slow down, you crazy child..."
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Talking Heads - Remain in Light
AC/DC - Back in Black
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LTE - 3
FM - Tought It Out Live
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Whitesnake - Unzipped Box Set
Say what you want about Coverdale; the lyrics can be laughable, some of the heavier stuff is bombastic in a way that borders on comical, but at the end of the day, when it's just a microphone and an acoustic guitar, that man can SING. His voice is like velvet.
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Motörhead - Ace of Spades
Rush - Permanent Waves
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Cat Power - Covers
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Black Sabbath - Cross Purposes
Between the Buried and Me - Colors II
Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe - Breath of Life
Billy Joel - The Stranger
Unleash the Archers - Apex
That is a fine list. Big fan of that Sabbath record (the only Martin record with Geezer on it; I saw that tour and it SLAYED), and the Billy Joel is a top album all-time (and my first "proper" album). "Slow down, you crazy child..."
100% agree on Cross Purposes. As I've written elsewhere on DTF, I think it's a well produced album, with great performances (Iommi-Butler!). There's the more "metal" Sabbath (typical of Martin's albums), there's doomy stuff (Virtual Death, Evil Eye)...and there are songs where both dimensions coexist (Immaculate Deception). The more modern-sounding songs (modern as in "early Nineties"), like Psychophobia, sound cool too.
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Continuing my roll through 1980…
Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard of Ozz
Pat Benatar - Crimes of Passion
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Elvis Costello & The Imposters - The Boy Named If
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Foxtails - fawn
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Foxtails - fawn
surprised at how much this one's getting around, it seemed like an obscure bandcamp thing when i spun it friday but i've seen it popping up all over the place :lol
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REO Speedwagon - Hi Infidelity
Loverboy - Loverboy
Van Halen - Women and Children First
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Foxtails - fawn
surprised at how much this one's getting around, it seemed like an obscure bandcamp thing when i spun it friday but i've seen it popping up all over the place :lol
okay i figured it out this is #2 on RYM this week :rollin
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Foxtails - fawn
surprised at how much this one's getting around, it seemed like an obscure bandcamp thing when i spun it friday but i've seen it popping up all over the place :lol
okay i figured it out this is #2 on RYM this week :rollin
It was also pimped by outlets like Paste and Pitchfork, which is where I heard about it.
It's well done, but not quite my cup of tea.
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Grace Cummings - Storm Queen
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Black Sabbath - Cross Purposes
Black Sabbath - Headless Cross
Black Sabbath - TYR
Heaven & Hell - Live at Radio City Music Hall
Tony Martin - Thorns
Witherfall - The Curse of Autumn
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Grace Cummings - Refuge Cove
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Foxtails - fawn
I gave this a listen. This might be the new Dinosaur Jr. .... Not my thing.
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Blue Öyster Cult - Cultösaurus Erectus
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Blue Öyster Cult - Cultösaurus Erectus
Awesome. :coolio :coolio
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U2 - The Joshua Tree
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So, continuing with my Dream Theater live era listens, this week I am concentrating on the Awake tour.
(https://i.imgur.com/e42GDe1.jpg)
The Providence and Boston shows are the first two nights of the tour. These recordings are my personal recordings. Nick remastered both and the GDT guys remastered the Berklee show.
The coolest thing about them is that I am relistening to conversations I had during the show. Watching home videos is one thing, but these are really "fly in the wall" eavesdroppings. I went to the Providence show with a concert buddy of mine. He was a childhood friend that I had literally known since I was ten. I was 26 at these shows. For the Boston show, I went with my first wife, so yeah...
They played Innocence Faded for the first 5 shows and The Ones Who Helped To set The Sun for the first 8 shows.
James fucking KILLED on this leg. AMAZING!
Last night I watched a couple of other shows..
San Francisco (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2exgqrLZgI&t)
Pittsburgh (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9OJ3Gb4XpU&t)
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Wow, I don't think I knew that about The Ones Who Helped to Set the Sun being played early on the Awake tour. Our show was early November (IIRC), so we must have just missed it.
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So, continuing with my Dream Theater live era listens, this week I am concentrating on the Awake tour.
(https://i.imgur.com/e42GDe1.jpg)
The Providence and Boston shows are the first two nights of the tour. These recordings are my personal recordings. Nick remastered both and the GDT guys remastered the Berklee show.
The coolest thing about them is that I am relistening to conversations I had during the show. Watching home videos is one thing, but these are really "fly in the wall" eavesdroppings. I went to the Providence show with a concert buddy of mine. He was a childhood friend that I had literally known since I was ten. I was 26 at these shows. For the Boston show, I went with my first wife, so yeah...
They played Innocence Faded for the first 5 shows and The Ones Who Helped To set The Sun for the first 8 shows.
James fucking KILLED on this leg. AMAZING!
Last night I watched a couple of other shows..
San Francisco (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2exgqrLZgI&t)
Pittsburgh (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9OJ3Gb4XpU&t)
Out of all the shows pictured which one is best in both quality and performance?
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I'd say the Toronto probably sounds the best all the way around. The Baltimore is pretty clear, but a bit loud/trebly.
The Providence and Boston are both pretty equal and would put them between the Toronto and Baltimore shows.
Performance wise, they are all consistent.
The Berklee show was rowdy as hell. They reserved the first half of the floor for students, and the general public got the second half of the floor. I saw Michael Schenker there a couple of years ago, and I did not remember the room being so small.
I meant to post this yesterday. I hit a few more today that I'll post tomorrow.
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I'd say the Toronto probably sounds the best all the way around. The Baltimore is pretty clear, but a bit loud/trebly.
The Providence and Boston are both pretty equal and would put them between the Toronto and Baltimore shows.
Performance wise, they are all consistent.
The Berklee show was rowdy as hell. They reserved the first half of the floor for students, and the general public got the second half of the floor. I saw Michael Schenker there a couple of years ago, and I did not remember the room being so small.
I meant to post this yesterday. I hit a few more today that I'll post tomorrow.
Nice setlist! How does James handle the really high yet gritty part (ala Sebastian Bach) in Innocence Faded?
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Here's Innocence Faded from..
Toronto (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTXCZBq93Vk)
Providence (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaIKtc8dAJ4)
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Here's Innocence Faded from..
Toronto (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTXCZBq93Vk)
Providence (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaIKtc8dAJ4)
Not bad, a little shaky but he hits all the notes. Separate note, When I first got the Atco demos I got used to the way James sang Take The Time "If there's a pensive fear, a wasted year a man must learn to cope..." doubled. The album version took getting used to for me.
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Innocence Faded is a ridiculous song to sing.
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Innocence Faded is a ridiculous song to sing.
Absolutely!!!
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So, continuing with my Dream Theater live era listens, this week I am concentrating on the Awake tour.
The Awake tour was the first time I saw DT live. I was in full blown fanboy mode then :biggrin:
It was March 7, 1995 in Milan, and I was 18 :omg: Went with my older brother, who wasn't (isn't) really a fan, but was nice enough to come along. Great memories.
When they opened with Pull Me Under the crowd was singing SO loud you could barely hear JLB. We got no The Ones Who Helped to Set the Sun nor Innocence Faded. They did play Perfect Strangers.
Fates Warning were fantastic too as openers.
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Tyler Childers - Long Violent History
TAC, I still have a ton of old DT bootleg shows on CD somewhere. I may have to retrieve them and re-listen.
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TAC, I still have a ton of old DT bootleg shows on CD somewhere. I may have to retrieve them and re-listen.
I thought of starting a thread on the DT side for this, but I wasn't sure I wanted to commit to running a Listening Party. Obviously, not everyone has bootlegs, so it could've been more of a Live Era or Touring Cycle discussion.
Yeah, I needed a reason to run through these for sure, and I'm happy I did.
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Testament- Practice What You Preach
H.E.A.T - II
Anthrax - Spread8ng The Disease
Giant - Time To Burn
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Mary Chapin Carpenter - One Night Lonely (Live)
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There is a guy who is a drummer who lives a few houses down from me. I recently struck up a conversation and talked about the band he is in. He told me his band released their first albums so I went to look them up thinking it was going to be some sort of lower production record. Well I was completely wrong, the album kicked a lot of ass (assuming you like that style of music)
Revel - War Inside
Link for anyone interested: https://open.spotify.com/album/4r8r5fasO3UDiPzhvf9eiG?si=WknG70EcTpe2HFPsVKyRMw
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Removed to different thread.
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The Flower Kings - The Rainmaker.
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Metal Church - The Dark
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I've never had a problem with re-records, especially if the show had some sort of technical issue (like the guitar cutting out in under a glass moon on score).
That said when you see the original version it can be jarring. I remember seeing the untouched PPV footage of Comfortably Numb and a chunk of the last solo is cut out because David Gilmour flubs it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0B3r8NxTq8
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There is a guy who is a drummer who lives a few houses down from me. I recently struck up a conversation and talked about the band he is in. He told me his band released their first albums so I went to look them up thinking it was going to be some sort of lower production record. Well I was completely wrong, the album kicked a lot of ass (assuming you like that style of music)
Revel - War Inside
Link for anyone interested: https://open.spotify.com/album/4r8r5fasO3UDiPzhvf9eiG?si=WknG70EcTpe2HFPsVKyRMw
Wow, that's really cool. The story that is.
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I've never had a problem with re-records, especially if the show had some sort of technical issue (like the guitar cutting out in under a glass moon on score).
That said when you see the original version it can be jarring. I remember seeing the untouched PPV footage of Comfortably Numb and a chunk of the last solo is cut out because David Gilmour flubs it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0B3r8NxTq8
I was at that show and remember that.
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Pink Floyd- A Momentary Lapse of Reason.
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Testament- Practice What You Preach
H.E.A.T - II
Anthrax - Spread8ng The Disease
Giant - Time To Burn
Have you heard the new Giant album? Apparently there are no original members and I guess it was thrown together by Frontiers Records. I’m not real familiar with the original band, so I was curious how it compares.
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Giant - Time To Burn
Have you heard the new Giant album? Apparently there are no original members and I guess it was thrown together by Frontiers Records. I’m not real familiar with the original band, so I was curious how it compares.
(https://pics.me.me/you-dont-say-via-9gag-comm-13940006.png)
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:lol
Sarcasm much?
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Giant - Time To Burn
Have you heard the new Giant album? Apparently there are no original members and I guess it was thrown together by Frontiers Records. I’m not real familiar with the original band, so I was curious how it compares.
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Its actually very good.
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Pink Floyd- A Momentary Lapse of Reason.
Original or Remix/Remaster?
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Giant - Time To Burn
Have you heard the new Giant album? Apparently there are no original members and I guess it was thrown together by Frontiers Records. I’m not real familiar with the original band, so I was curious how it compares.
(https://pics.me.me/you-dont-say-via-9gag-comm-13940006.png)
Didn’t think it was out yet. The songs I’ve heard sound ok but it’s not giant without Dann Huff. I thought the drummer and bass player were original.
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Pink Floyd- A Momentary Lapse of Reason.
One of the first albums I remember loving/listening to.
Pink Floyd- A Momentary Lapse of Reason.
Original or Remix/Remaster?
I know this wasn't directed at me but I listened to the remaster and I didn't like it. It's probably because I spent so much time listening to the original but the remaster feels really gutted.
Today I'm listening to David Gilmour - Live At Pompeii
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The Count Basie Orchestra - Live at Birdland!
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Giant - Time To Burn
Have you heard the new Giant album? Apparently there are no original members and I guess it was thrown together by Frontiers Records. I’m not real familiar with the original band, so I was curious how it compares.
(https://pics.me.me/you-dont-say-via-9gag-comm-13940006.png)
Didn’t think it was out yet. The songs I’ve heard sound ok but it’s not giant without Dann Huff. I thought the drummer and bass player were original.
I thought it was out. I read the review on MelodicRock.com. I’ll check it out tomorrow.
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TAC, I still have a ton of old DT bootleg shows on CD somewhere. I may have to retrieve them and re-listen.
I thought of starting a thread on the DT side for this, but I wasn't sure I wanted to commit to running a Listening Party. Obviously, not everyone has bootlegs, so it could've been more of a Live Era or Touring Cycle discussion.
Yeah, I needed a reason to run through these for sure, and I'm happy I did.
Gosh, by all means please do so. :tup Had you not mentioned it in the Top 100 thread, I would not have checked this thread out, and seen some of the fantastic vids.
btw...the Baltimore show. Hammerjacks no longer exists (sadly). My wife got to be backstage and got Brian May's autograph there the following year.
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Finishing off 2010 ... with 10 days to spare!
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TAC, I still have a ton of old DT bootleg shows on CD somewhere. I may have to retrieve them and re-listen.
I thought of starting a thread on the DT side for this, but I wasn't sure I wanted to commit to running a Listening Party. Obviously, not everyone has bootlegs, so it could've been more of a Live Era or Touring Cycle discussion.
Yeah, I needed a reason to run through these for sure, and I'm happy I did.
Gosh, by all means please do so. :tup Had you not mentioned it in the Top 100 thread, I would not have checked this thread out, and seen some of the fantastic vids.
btw...the Baltimore show. Hammerjacks no longer exists (sadly). My wife got to be backstage and got Brian May's autograph there the following year.
OMG! Hammerjacks!!!!! Flashback alert. Met guitarist Drew "blood" Andriani from the band Indestroy there. Anyone remember their song "Dead Girls Don't Say No" ? :lol
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The Moody Blues - Seventh Sojourn
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Giant - Time To Burn
Have you heard the new Giant album? Apparently there are no original members and I guess it was thrown together by Frontiers Records. I’m not real familiar with the original band, so I was curious how it compares.
(https://pics.me.me/you-dont-say-via-9gag-comm-13940006.png)
Didn’t think it was out yet. The songs I’ve heard sound ok but it’s not giant without Dann Huff. I thought the drummer and bass player were original.
I thought it was out. I read the review on MelodicRock.com. I’ll check it out tomorrow.
Didn't know people still looked at melodicrock.com!
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Pink Floyd- A Momentary Lapse of Reason.
Original or Remix/Remaster?
I know this wasn't directed at me but I listened to the remaster and I didn't like it. It's probably because I spent so much time listening to the original but the remaster feels really gutted.
I got this album after Delicate Sound of Thunder, and while I liked the songs, I always preferred listening to them on the live album. Still listen to DSoT a lot but haven't listened to AMLoR in ages. Was curious about the new release, but obviously not enough to check it out.
I recall a YouTube comment on Run Like Hell David's Live at Pompeii about how you know the light show must be something when the band has to put on sunglasses.
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Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell
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Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell
And Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell
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Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell
And Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell
Yep, that one now.
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Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite - 100 Years of Blues
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Finished off my Awake Era listening this week over the last couple of days.
(https://i.imgur.com/9mSr6tO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2EBUYaK.jpg)
The Denver show is a radio broadcast and the Tokyo is the Forbidden Dreams boot.
I actually don't mind Derek on this tour. I love the piano "improv" in Take The Time. Personally, I wished they'd have dropped the Awake Jam and put in another song.
Pre food poisoning, James was killing it in the fall of 1994. I only have one more boot from Europe which for some reason isn't on my iPod. His performances are definitely affected, but I feel like he sounds better in the Tokyo show fresh off his injury than he did on the FII tour. But, we'll get to that next week.
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Love it!
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Finished off my Awake Era listening this week over the last couple of days.
(https://i.imgur.com/9mSr6tO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2EBUYaK.jpg)
The Denver show is a radio broadcast and the Tokyo is the Forbidden Dreams boot.
I actually don't mind Derek on this tour. I love the piano "improv" in Take The Time. Personally, I wished they'd have dropped the Awake Jam and put in another song.
Pre food poisoning, James was killing it in the fall of 1994. I only have one more boot from Europe which for some reason isn't on my iPod. His performances are definitely affected, but I feel like he sounds better in the Tokyo show fresh off his injury than he did on the FII tour. But, we'll get to that next week.
While I haven't fully followed, have you had all these for years mate and did you just burn them to cd yourself?
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I've had them all for years. I've gotten them through trading, downloading, and other means. I have them all burned to CD and I made generic covers for them.
I haven't listened to most of them in a few years, so I thought I'd theme out some listening like Chad is doing. So I'll spend a week or so going through each album's tour cycle.
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Love it!
Bought the CD yesterday. Very good show but I think LaBrie’s vocals on the When Dream and Day Unite songs aren’t that great (they’re great on Metropolis though).
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Love it!
Bought the CD yesterday. Very good show but I think LaBrie’s vocals on the When Dream and Day Unite songs aren’t that great (they’re great on Metropolis though).
No they're not great, but I still love the album. I love the DVD. I bought both as soon as they were released at Ytsejam.
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I've had them all for years. I've gotten them through trading, downloading, and other means. I have them all burned to CD and I made generic covers for them.
I haven't listened to most of them in a few years, so I thought I'd theme out some listening like Chad is doing. So I'll spend a week or so going through each album's tour cycle.
Yeah nice.
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Love it!
Bought the CD yesterday. Very good show but I think LaBrie’s vocals on the When Dream and Day Unite songs aren’t that great (they’re great on Metropolis though).
No they're not great, but I still love the album. I love the DVD. I bought both as soon as they were released at Ytsejam.
It’s one of my favourite DT releases and probably the dvd I go to most often. I have a huge soft spot for that album because I got it on import on release and started this journey.
I have no real issues with JLB on it to be honest. No worse than the original vocals.
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Mood:
Metal Church - Human Factor
Death - Sound of Perseverance
Testament- Souls of Black
Armored Saint - Symbol of Salvation
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Mood:
Metal Church - Human Factor
Death - Sound of Perseverance
Testament- Souls of Black
Armored Saint - Symbol of Salvation
That’s a Grand Slam!!
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Crown Lands - White Buffalo
REM - Green
Black Sabbath - 13
Saxon - Wheels of Steel
Redd Kross - Phaseshifter
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Anathema- Weather Systems
Marillion - Brave
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90's Live albums the past couple days at work..
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Like Seals & Crofts and The Eagles. Very well done!
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Deep Purple - Now What?!
Deep Purple - Infinite
Deep Purple - Whoosh!
Three very strong albums.
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Some huge early Queensryche influences here, and that vocal tone!
Uncanny. Check out Mirage :metal
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Some huge early Queensryche influences here, and that vocal tone!
Uncanny. Check out Mirage :metal
Yeah, this is very good, I enjoyed it too. Mirage is great. I'd definitely add Crimson Glory to the list of influences (the 10-minute Strangers (in My Mind)). There's some bangers (Crimson Messiah, Malleus Maleficarum, Guardians of Steel) and some stuff sounds like it's straight from the 80s (We Rule the Night). Also a nod to Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath in the last track proper (Saviors of the Holy Lie)...plus, well, an actual cover (Lost Forever) ;D
Good stuff!
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Great album, World Foregone kinda reminds me of Masterplan's - Lonely Winds of War.
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Some huge early Queensryche influences here, and that vocal tone!
Uncanny. Check out Mirage :metal
Yeah, this is very good, I enjoyed it too. Mirage is great. I'd definitely add Crimson Glory to the list of influences (the 10-minute Strangers (in My Mind)). There's some bangers (Crimson Messiah, Malleus Maleficarum, Guardians of Steel) and some stuff sounds like it's straight from the 80s (We Rule the Night). Also a nod to Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath in the last track proper (Saviors of the Holy Lie)...plus, well, an actual cover (Lost Forever) ;D
Good stuff!
This is quite easy on the ears. Thanks Wardy!!
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If you don't mind your songs sung in Spanish, this album rocks!
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Some huge early Queensryche influences here, and that vocal tone!
Uncanny. Check out Mirage :metal
Sampled a little of this. Wow! It’s in my Apple Music library now and I’ll probably listening in the morning. Thank you!
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All I had time for today..
Various Artists - Heavy Metal OST
Private Life - Shadows
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Overlooked melodic metal.
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Overlooked melodic metal.
If I saw this album cover in a record store, I'd keep on browsing. No wonder it's overlooked. :lol
I mean, the only people that have probably ever heard this are Glen's parents....and Glasser!
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Overlooked melodic metal.
If I saw this album cover in a record store, I'd keep on browsing. No wonder it's overlooked. :lol
I mean, the only people that have probably ever heard this are Glen's parents....and Glasser!
:lol
Believe it or not, I actually remember seeing a very good review of their first album (Materialized) in a magazine back in 1993, when it came out (not that its cover is much better than the other ;)). I looked for it then, and I was never able to find a copy. Maybe I should start digging again! Glasser: is it worth it? I kind of remember they were some sort of German version of Queensryche?
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Overlooked melodic metal.
If I saw this album cover in a record store, I'd keep on browsing. No wonder it's overlooked. :lol
I mean, the only people that have probably ever heard this are Glen's parents....and Glasser!
I can't remember exactly where but Glenmore got a mention in my DTF Top 50 (honourable mention I think)..................good one Glasser ;D :metal Got both of those on CD - they were pretty rare back in the day.
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Only rare back in the day? :lol
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Only rare back in the day? :lol
Never know these days .............half of the "collectors items" I had back then were re-issued 20 years later with bonus tracks :lol >:(
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Only rare back in the day? :lol
Never know these days .............half of the "collectors items" I had back then were re-issued 20 years later with bonus tracks :lol >:(
And guess what...they're still collectors items. :lol They just have bonus tracks.
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I think you know what I mean Tim ;) Plenty of albums I owned that were released through some tinpot label with maybe 500/1000 copies worldwide (and went for huge $) later got released with bonus tracks through Frontiers or whoever and ended up for sale on Discogs for $5. No longer a collectors item in my eyes ,unless you are talking about collectible versions of albums. I was more referrring to albums that you had to pay big bucks just to hear them , then later became more generally available through re-issues- the bonus tracks were just to piss me off even more. :lol
Should've sold 'em all back then :\
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DT: A View
Happy Birthday JM.
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Rush - Fly By Night
I had a hankering for some By-Tor & The Snow Dog :metal
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Bent Knee - Bent Knee on Audiotree Live
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The new Owel album is fantastic.
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Geri Allen, Charlie Haden, Paul Motian - Live at the Village Vanguard (Unissued Tracks)
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John Mellencamp - Strictly A One-Eyed Jack
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I think you know what I mean Tim ;) Plenty of albums I owned that were released through some tinpot label with maybe 500/1000 copies worldwide (and went for huge $) later got released with bonus tracks through Frontiers or whoever and ended up for sale on Discogs for $5. No longer a collectors item in my eyes ,unless you are talking about collectible versions of albums. I was more referrring to albums that you had to pay big bucks just to hear them , then later became more generally available through re-issues- the bonus tracks were just to piss me off even more. :lol
Should've sold 'em all back then :\
I checked them out after your top 50 or a podcast and enjoyed them.
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Aoife O'Donovan - Age of Apathy
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Overlooked melodic metal.
If I saw this album cover in a record store, I'd keep on browsing. No wonder it's overlooked. :lol
I mean, the only people that have probably ever heard this are Glen's parents....and Glasser!
:lol
Believe it or not, I actually remember seeing a very good review of their first album (Materialized) in a magazine back in 1993, when it came out (not that its cover is much better than the other ;)). I looked for it then, and I was never able to find a copy. Maybe I should start digging again! Glasser: is it worth it? I kind of remember they were some sort of German version of Queensryche?
Yeah the cover is awful but the music is very cool. Definitely Queensryche style.
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Greensky Bluegrass - Stress Dreams
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Derek Webb - The Songs That Made Me: Rich Mullins
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Vertical Horizon - Burning The Days
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Jana Horn - Optimism
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Jake Xerxes Fussell - Good and Green Again
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Tool - Undertow
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What's this one like?
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Started off this week with the A Change Of Seasons Era. The Long Island show sounds amazing BTW.
I went to the show in Providence. I didn't tape it because I actually got caught with my recorder. I was fumbling with it in a stall in the bathroom, and security heard it. They stopped me and confiscated my batteries. I was so pissed.
Thankfully someone was there that taped it though, but they must've been standing next someone that was making the most horrible sound through the entire show. Like a dying animal.
I took a friend of mine to see the show, and after the show, he told me I ruined him for all future concerts. DT was awesome!
My biggest gripe about these shows, and I distinctly remember thinking it was that I didn't know why they played Voices again but not Scarred. I was like, they played Voices on the Awake tour.
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When did Dream Theater start getting aggressive with the rotating setlists? Seems like things were pretty static back then (as they are now).
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It started with the 6D's tours when they went to An Evening With format.
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Gallowglass Scourge. Labelled Melodic Death Metal. Emphasis on Melodic.
@Kade, you might dig this. Nice guitar harmonies.
Having a listen to this now. It's kind of easy listening, not bad. Reminds me of your band Euphoreon. A bit low budget on the production side but very pleasant. Some very nice melodies.
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Cool. Yeah, it was pretty easy on the ears.
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Billy Joel - Turnstiles
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Are you morbid?
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Classic shrapnel release!!
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I definitely approve of that post Glasser!! :metal :metal :metal
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The one of the Opeth albums I probably unjustly often overlook
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Saratoga - XXX. Wow, its a cracker. The only issue is the Spanish lyrics but its a damn fine album all the same.
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
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A simple 'Thank you, Tim' in regards to your Providence memories. There was an individual (I've lost his name since) that did grade A+ audience recordings from that venue, the best ever Queen '78 show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkNJeZrHriA&t=10s. (my favorite all time concert was three days earlier in Kalamazoo)
Hell, this is the best ever Queen audience recording ever! I wonder if you guys bumped heads (or cassette decks) at a show
Curious....how did you ruin future concerts for your friend?
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Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse Of Reason - 2019 Remix
This remix has such an uncanny feel to me, I really don't care for it. I've listening to the original Momentary Lapse album my whole life and with this remix it feels like someone came into my house and rearranged everything.
Edit: Terminal Frost sounds absolutely terrible.
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A simple 'Thank you, Tim' in regards to your Providence memories. There was an individual (I've lost his name since) that did grade A+ audience recordings from that venue, the best ever Queen '78 show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkNJeZrHriA&t=10s. (my favorite all time concert was three days earlier in Kalamazoo)
Hell, this is the best ever Queen audience recording ever! I wonder if you guys bumped heads (or cassette decks) at a show
Curious....how did you ruin future concerts for your friend?
My friend said that no band could top performance wise what he had just witnessed.
There's lots of good Queen boots from the Boston/Providence area. I have the 76 Boston show burned to a CD. No, I never rubbed elbows with Paul Fernandes, definitely don't know him. I was 10 in 1978.
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Joe Bonamassa - Royal Tea
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The one of the Opeth albums I probably unjustly often overlook
It's one of their best. I'd take it over Ghost Reveries any day.
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The Infamous Stringdusters - A Tribute to Bill Monroe
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Joe Bonamassa - Royal Tea
"A Conversation With Alice" is killer. I'm not sure how it's referenced in the marketplace, but PBS ran a live set from him not long ago with some of these songs. It was amazing. He is so good.
It was interesting, because we watched "To Tell The Truth" and he was on as a "Blues Musician" and I switched from him on TTTT, in a hoodie and hat and glasses, to him on stage in his stage clothes and my wife had to laugh.
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Joe Bonamassa - Royal Tea
"A Conversation With Alice" is killer. I'm not sure how it's referenced in the marketplace, but PBS ran a live set from him not long ago with some of these songs. It was amazing. He is so good.
It was interesting, because we watched "To Tell The Truth" and he was on as a "Blues Musician" and I switched from him on TTTT, in a hoodie and hat and glasses, to him on stage in his stage clothes and my wife had to laugh.
I just can’t take to this album. Not sure why. I do usually like JB.
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I definitely approve of that post Glasser!! :metal :metal :metal
They are SO FREAKING amazing! I'm shocked they are not talked about more. Aces!!!!!
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Avantasia - The Metal Opera
Avantasia - The Metal Opera Pt. 2
Avantasia - The Wicked Symphony
Kreator - Dying Alive
Kreator - Bootleg Revolution
Kreator - Gods of Violence
Kreator - Coma of Souls Remaster
Ashes of Ares - Emperors and Fools
Death Angel - Humanicide
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I definitely approve of that post Glasser!! :metal :metal :metal
They are SO FREAKING amazing! I'm shocked they are not talked about more. Aces!!!!!
Go back and check their old albums under the name Dungeon too. Final Chapter and One Step Beyond are amazing.
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I definitely approve of that post Glasser!! :metal :metal :metal
They are SO FREAKING amazing! I'm shocked they are not talked about more. Aces!!!!!
Go back and check their old albums under the name Dungeon too. Final Chapter and One Step Beyond are amazing.
When it comes to Lord/Dungeon ... trust everything Kade says.
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The Black Keys - Delta Kream
Joe Bonamassa - Royal Tea
"A Conversation With Alice" is killer. I'm not sure how it's referenced in the marketplace, but PBS ran a live set from him not long ago with some of these songs. It was amazing. He is so good.
I saw that too! Yes, he is amazing.
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I definitely approve of that post Glasser!! :metal :metal :metal
They are SO FREAKING amazing! I'm shocked they are not talked about more. Aces!!!!!
Go back and check their old albums under the name Dungeon too. Final Chapter and One Step Beyond are amazing.
When it comes to Lord/Dungeon ... trust everything Kade says.
Believe me, I know! Lord, Dyssidia, Ebonivory, Acolyte, Hemina, and The Stranger are some of my favorites from down under!!!!!
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Believe me, I know! Lord, Dyssidia, Ebonivory, Acolyte, Hemina, and The Stranger are some of my favorites from down under!!!!!
Pretty sure I got mocked around here for pimping Dyssidia a couple of years ago. But I like them! I've got Hemina Saved in my Spotify library too.
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Don't think I know Dyssidia.
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It sounds like something a skank would give you on a date.
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Being Aussie, that's probably how they got the name.
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TAC, you were mocked for pimping Dyssidia "Costly Signals"? Is that an effing joke???? The album is incredible!!!!! :facepalm:
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TAC, you were mocked for pimping Dyssidia "Costly Signals"? Is that an effing joke???? The album is incredible!!!!! :facepalm:
It was the Delight and Despair EP. I used An Absolute Severence in a roulette or two and it scored pretty poorly.
Honestly, I never knew they released another album. I'm on it!
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Big Big Train - Welcome to the Planet
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TAC, you were mocked for pimping Dyssidia "Costly Signals"? Is that an effing joke???? The album is incredible!!!!! :facepalm:
It was the Delight and Despair EP. I used An Absolute Severence in a roulette or two and it scored pretty poorly.
Honestly, I never knew they released another album. I'm on it!
I'll see if I can source this one too.
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Ludovico Einaudi - Underwater
About half way through and it's pretty good, but it's very much Ludovico by the numbers.
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Jazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force - Dear Love
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Christian McBride Big Band - For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver
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TAC, you were mocked for pimping Dyssidia "Costly Signals"? Is that an effing joke???? The album is incredible!!!!! :facepalm:
It was the Delight and Despair EP. I used An Absolute Severence in a roulette or two and it scored pretty poorly.
Honestly, I never knew they released another album. I'm on it!
I'll see if I can source this one too.
https://dyssidia.bandcamp.com/album/costly-signals
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Blues Traveler - Traveler's Blues
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Believe me, I know! Lord, Dyssidia, Ebonivory, Acolyte, Hemina, and The Stranger are some of my favorites from down under!!!!!
Pretty sure I got mocked around here for pimping Dyssidia a couple of years ago. But I like them! I've got Hemina Saved in my Spotify library too.
Hemina's first three are absolutely gorgeous. Their most recent release ... bucket full of meh. I can't remember if I've tried Dyssidia. Don't recognize the others up there Glasser. Sampling will be done!
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Los Lobos - Native Sons
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Tool - Fear Innoculum
Dream Theater - 6DoIT
Queensryche- Empire, Rage For Order
KISS- Creatures Of The Night
(The band masquerading as) Giant - Shifting Time. It was actually ok, but it’s not Giant.
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Believe me, I know! Lord, Dyssidia, Ebonivory, Acolyte, Hemina, and The Stranger are some of my favorites from down under!!!!!
Pretty sure I got mocked around here for pimping Dyssidia a couple of years ago. But I like them! I've got Hemina Saved in my Spotify library too.
Hemina's first three are absolutely gorgeous. Their most recent release ... bucket full of meh. I can't remember if I've tried Dyssidia. Don't recognize the others up there Glasser. Sampling will be done!
The Stranger - Kaleidoscope, is top 2021 for me.
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Steve Vai - Inviolate. Early impressions are that this could be my favourite Vai album, and the album I wanted him to make. More straight forward but clearly still full of Vai weirdness and melodies only he hears.
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Steve Vai - Inviolate. Early impressions are that this could be my favourite Vai album, and the album I wanted him to make. More straight forward but clearly still full of Vai weirdness and melodies only he hears.
This is like the biggest call of the century!
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Guthrie Govan - Erotic Cakes
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Steve Vai - Inviolate
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I really liked this. What did you think?
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Allison Russell - Outside Child
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Getting ready to see Tool in a couple of weeks so today I'm spinning Lateralus
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Jethro Tull - The Zealot Gene
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Guthrie Govan - Erotic Cakes
Me too!
Also, various shred instrumentals Apple played after the Vai album, such as Vinnie Moore, Petrucci, Andy Timmons, Eric Johnson and T Mac..
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That reminds me I need to catch up on a lot of Vai's work. I've only heard bits and pieces of his records.
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IAMTHEKIDYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN - S/T EP
Who is the kid?
What does he mean?
Why did he show up, release this four-song EP, get featured in the Hotline Miami 2 soundtrack, then disappear off the face of the earth?
Why is there absolutely no other information about him?
Most importantly, why is this so good?
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Quick judgement a couple of listens in...it's very good, but not quite as good as Waves. It's more or less cut from the same cloth, but not as immediately striking. And it doesn't have one "Lead Wings" :)
I'm looking forward to further listening, though...I think this might be a grower...
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Retreat from Moscow - The World As We Knew It
Very interesting melodic neo-prog that also packs a bit of a punch (without being particularly heavy).
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IAMTHEKIDYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN - S/T EP
Who is the kid?
What does he mean?
Why did he show up, release this four-song EP, get featured in the Hotline Miami 2 soundtrack, then disappear off the face of the earth?
Why is there absolutely no other information about him?
Most importantly, why is this so good?
No, most importantly is why he's doing the same gesture with his hands as you are. YOU'RE not the kid, are you? ARE YOU?!?!? :) :)
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IAMTHEKIDYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN - S/T EP
Who is the kid?
What does he mean?
Why did he show up, release this four-song EP, get featured in the Hotline Miami 2 soundtrack, then disappear off the face of the earth?
Why is there absolutely no other information about him?
Most importantly, why is this so good?
No, most importantly is why he's doing the same gesture with his hands as you are. YOU'RE not the kid, are you? ARE YOU?!?!? :) :)
IAMTHEBUDDYYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN
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Seriously, I've not heard the music, but is that a man or a woman? That looks like a brassiere, doesn't it? Not that he couldn't wear a bra, but still.... :) :)
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Seriously, I've not heard the music, but is that a man or a woman? That looks like a brassiere, doesn't it? Not that he couldn't wear a bra, but still.... :) :)
Good point, but who's even to say that's the person who made the music. Or if it's just one person.
The guy in the chair and the barely-visible arm on the left potentially implies the existence of multiple kids.
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Got a preview of this, very well done melodic rock. I wonder if the dolls on the cover are "Real Dolls" ? ;)
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This album is fucking nice. Damn.
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This album is fucking nice. Damn.
Has a Katatonia and Anathema on ludes vibe.
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I am enjoying this very much.
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Calling Rock Bottom a fantastic album would be the understatement of the century. :hefdaddy
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DT - 6DOIT
Happy 20th anniversary today :tup
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Wow, crazy it's been 20 years. I'm going to give it a spin today as well.
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Snow day tunage!
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My two favorite Death albums. I just felt like revisiting them both. Everything considered, Symbolic might have a slight edge for me - literally every song has wow moments all over, and the combination of aggression and melody is just too good. Individual Thought Patterns, though...man oh man, that lineup. Andy LaRocque's solos are SO tasty. I think it suffers a bit from being in between Human and Symbolic and the production/mixing is a bit weird, but it's hard to argue with the songs and the playing.
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Big Big Train - English Electric: Full Power
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This album is fucking nice. Damn.
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My two favorite Death albums. I just felt like revisiting them both. Everything considered, Symbolic might have a slight edge for me - literally every song has wow moments all over, and the combination of aggression and melody is just too good. Individual Thought Patterns, though...man oh man, that lineup. Andy LaRocque's solos are SO tasty. I think it suffers a bit from being in between Human and Symbolic and the production/mixing is a bit weird, but it's hard to argue with the songs and the playing.
Amazing! Human is up there as well. But I agree on Symbolic. It has Chuck's best writing, the outro of Perennial Quest gives me chills. Seeing them was a treat and a privilege to have one on one time with Chuck in NY after they're soundcheck, he was a truly kind person. :heart :metal
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Went back to this today. This album is phenomenal. 75 minutes is a lot to chew on, but damn...there's a lot to chew on. This is filled with epic after epic.
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This is so good..
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Went back to this today. This album is phenomenal. 75 minutes is a lot to chew on, but damn...there's a lot to chew on. This is filled with epic after epic.
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This is so good..
Love the Ereb Altor! I'll check out Riverwood.
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TAC, I highly recommend this album! Mortyfear - My Dystopia. Very quirky yet incredibly well done! So haunting.
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TAC, I highly recommend this album! Mortyfear - My Dystopia. Very quirky yet incredibly well done! So haunting.
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Well, this is...different.. :lol
Ill check it out more in depth tonight.
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Don Dokken - Up from the Ashes
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This album is fucking nice. Damn.
:biggrin:
To quote myself from a few days ago:
...I think this might be a grower...
...Yes, this is definitely growing! Still think there's no song as good as Lead Wings, but I've given the album multiple listens and I'm enjoying it more and more. My favorite song at the moment might be Dying Light - love how it builds up to the change of pace in its second chorus...
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TAC, I highly recommend this album! Mortyfear - My Dystopia. Very quirky yet incredibly well done! So haunting.
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0996708795_16.jpg)
Well, this is...different.. :lol
Ill check it out more in depth tonight.
After you listen to it completely, please let me know your thoughts. This is not an album you can skim and judge. I value your opinion. :metal
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Lynch Mob - Wicked Sensation
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TAC, I highly recommend this album! Mortyfear - My Dystopia. Very quirky yet incredibly well done! So haunting.
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that's neat but where's rickfear? :neverusethis:
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Riverdogs - Riverdogs
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Tony Martin - Thorns
Uriah Heep - Demons and Wizards
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I really liked this. What did you think?
Yeah I like it a lot. Really catchy and fun.
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Calling Rock Bottom a fantastic album would be the understatement of the century. :hefdaddy
Indeed. A masterpiece.
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Riverdogs - Riverdogs
Great album!.Water From The Moon alone makes it amazing!
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Anais Mitchell - Anais Mitchell
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Cloakroom - Dissolution Wave
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Cloakroom - Dissolution Wave
This was alright. I'm trying to get into more shoegaze / slowcore but nothing has hooked me quite like Greet Death has (if you haven't heard of them they sound pretty similar to this album but much more melodic and catchy).
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Pinegrove - 11:11
Cloakroom - Dissolution Wave
This was alright. I'm trying to get into more shoegaze / slowcore but nothing has hooked me quite like Greet Death has (if you haven't heard of them they sound pretty similar to this album but much more melodic and catchy).
I may check that out. I didn't care for this one very much. It didn't suck or anything, it just didn't grab me.
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AC/DC - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
AC/DC - Let There Be Rock
AC/DC - Powerage
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Dynazty - Titanic Mass
Dynazty - The Dark Delight
Dark Tranquillity - The Gallery
Dark Tranquillity - The Mind's I
Dark Tranquillity - Projector
Dark Tranquillity - Haven
Dark Tranquillity - Damage Done
Dark Tranquillity - Fiction
Evergrey - Before The Aftermath
Evergrey - Escape of The Phoenix
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Evergrey - Before The Aftermath
Kinda forgot this was coming out. I have to check it out!
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones - The Alien Coast
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Thyla - Thyla
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Black Sabbath - Vol. 4
Black Sabbath - Master of Reality
Uriah Heep - Look at Yourself
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Jeff Hanneman would've been 58 today..
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Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of Hell
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Big Big Train - English Electric Part 2
I'm in a big BBT phase at the moment.
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Continuing on with going through the DT Live eras,...
I actually went to this Providence show. So thankful there's a recording of it. As much as I love the classic version of The Killing Hand, this new version is excellent. The embellishments really work and feel natural. The Ytsejam release is outstanding as well. It's a release like this that really made Dream Theater special.
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Taylor Swift - 1989
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Liv Sin - Follow Me
Liv Sin - Burning Sermons
Sister Sin - True Sound of the Underground
Sister Sin - Now and Forever
Dark Tranquillity - Live Damage
Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos
Soilwork - Stabbing the Drama
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Liv Sin - Follow Me
Liv Sin - Burning Sermons
Sister Sin - True Sound of the Underground
Sister Sin - Now and Forever
Dark Tranquillity - Live Damage
Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos
Soilwork - Stabbing the Drama
Soilwork is one of my all-time favorites. :metal
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Gustav Viehmeyer - Gustav
Fantastic album
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DT on shuffle. In celebration of the first show tonight.
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Liv Sin - Follow Me
Liv Sin - Burning Sermons
Sister Sin - True Sound of the Underground
Sister Sin - Now and Forever
Dark Tranquillity - Live Damage
Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos
Soilwork - Stabbing the Drama
Soilwork is one of my all-time favorites. :metal
Soilwork would be in my top 10 bands of all time I think.
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Liv Sin - Follow Me
Liv Sin - Burning Sermons
Sister Sin - True Sound of the Underground
Sister Sin - Now and Forever
Dark Tranquillity - Live Damage
Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos
Soilwork - Stabbing the Drama
Soilwork is one of my all-time favorites. :metal
Soilwork would be in my top 10 bands of all time I think.
What are your favorite albums? For me, the sweet spot is probably Natural Born Chaos - Figure Number Five - Stabbing the Drama. I am very fond of The Chainheart Machine, although that was practically a different band. The songwriting on those three - so so good. Catchy and heavy just in the right doses. I like the more recent albums too (I am not super familiar with Verkligheten though) - I just don't find them quite as memorable. It might well be I haven't spent as much time with them as the others...
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Pretty good US power metal from last year. Great riffs throughout, at times spilling over (melodic) thrash territory...an enjoyable ride!
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https://undertimeband.bandcamp.com/album/the-sound-of-hope
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What are your favorite albums? For me, the sweet spot is probably Natural Born Chaos - Figure Number Five - Stabbing the Drama. I am very fond of The Chainheart Machine, although that was practically a different band. The songwriting on those three - so so good. Catchy and heavy just in the right doses. I like the more recent albums too (I am not super familiar with Verkligheten though) - I just don't find them quite as memorable. It might well be I haven't spent as much time with them as the others...
I discovered them with Natural Born Chaos, so NBC/FNF/Stabbing are my favorites. I also love The Living Infinite and The Ride Majestic. I don't find myself going back to Chainheart and Predator as much as I used to - you're right, those albums are definitely a different style.
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Liv Sin - Follow Me
Liv Sin - Burning Sermons
Sister Sin - True Sound of the Underground
Sister Sin - Now and Forever
Dark Tranquillity - Live Damage
Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos
Soilwork - Stabbing the Drama
Soilwork is one of my all-time favorites. :metal
Soilwork would be in my top 10 bands of all time I think.
What are your favorite albums? For me, the sweet spot is probably Natural Born Chaos - Figure Number Five - Stabbing the Drama. I am very fond of The Chainheart Machine, although that was practically a different band. The songwriting on those three - so so good. Catchy and heavy just in the right doses. I like the more recent albums too (I am not super familiar with Verkligheten though) - I just don't find them quite as memorable. It might well be I haven't spent as much time with them as the others...
Top 3 would probably be Chainheart, Ride Majestic and probably FNF. Although, I'd probably sub FNF for A Whisp of the Atlantic the way it's going these days. That EP is incredible.
You could make a case for most of their albums being in a top 3 discussion IMO.
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Keb' Mo' - Good To Be...
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Fink - Perfect Darkness
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Such a great album :metal
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Such a great album :metal
Indeed! Still my favorite of theirs (I know, not a particularly hot take, but still ;D)
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North Mississippi All-Stars - Set Sail
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Such a great album :metal
Indeed! Still my favorite of theirs (I know, not a particularly hot take, but still ;D)
Whenever I see AB discussed, I always feel like I'm the only one who thinks their first album is the best.
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Modern Nature - Island of Noise
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Whenever I see AB discussed, I always feel like I'm the only one who thinks their first album is the best.
I love One Day Remains. I might not consider it their best, but I 100% agree it's up there.
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Tremonti - Marching In Time
EndMachine - Phase 2
Red Robbin
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Whenever I see AB discussed, I always feel like I'm the only one who thinks their first album is the best.
I love One Day Remains. I might not consider it their best, but I 100% agree it's up there.
I don't think I ever listened it in full yet :| remind me tomorrow
Funny thing, Blackbird always seem a bit overlong but The last hero doesn't :lol
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Soilwork - A Whisp of the Atlantic
Dark Tranquillity - Character
In Flames - The Tokyo Showdown
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Preying Mantis - Katharsis
Blue Murder - s/t
Lillian Axe - Psychoschizophrenia
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Soilwork - A Whisp of the Atlantic
Dark Tranquillity - Character
In Flames - The Tokyo Showdown
Nice trio.
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Been listening to this most of the afternoon
Spiritbox - Eternal Blue
If I had listened to this on release, it would have shaken up my top 20 albums list from 2021.
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Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
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Saxon - Carpe Diem. It’s like the last 40 years didn’t happen and it’s great! 🤘🤘
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Mitski - Laurel Hell
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Kings Of Convenience - Peace Or Love
I really love this album. It was released year but it has this melancholy to that reminds me a of lot of good past memories, if that at all makes sense.
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Tears for Fears - The Seeds of Love
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John Petrucci - Terminal Velocity
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Noltem - "Illusions in the Wake"
Atmospheric black metal - good stuff from last year
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Queen - Queen
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The Weeknd - Dawn FM
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Tears for Fears - The Seeds of Love
Great album!
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Two nice albums released today!
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Anyone ever hear of Babe the Blue Ox?
This one's got some hooks. Not sure yet about the vocals (Cyndi Lauper meets Lisa Loeb?) but I'm definitely into this track: Agent 6950.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcr1iE43EYY
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DT - AVFTTOTW. I still think it’s one of their weakest efforts. Too many riffs and melodies remind me of past works and it feels uninspired.
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Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
I've somehow gone up to now not having heard any of the singles, so I'm real excited to just dive into this.
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Death Angel - the Bastard Tracks 🤘🤘🤘
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DT - AVFTTOTW. I still think it’s one of their weakest efforts. Too many riffs and melodies remind me of past works and it feels uninspired.
Quality post this one.
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Two nice albums released today!
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How did you like the Persefone? I liked it on first listen. Not as many harsh vocals and musically really good.
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Two nice albums released today!
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The new Saxon is VERY solid!
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Megadeth - Distopia. How good is Kiko? :metal
Anthrax - Among The Living
Slayer - Hell awaits
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Megadeth - Distopia. How good is Kiko? :metal
Anthrax - Among The Living
Slayer - Hell awaits
Three excellent albums.
Wait...Hell Awaits?? You??
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AC/DC - For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)
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Megadeth - Distopia. How good is Kiko? :metal
Anthrax - Among The Living
Slayer - Hell awaits
Three excellent albums.
Wait...Hell Awaits?? You??
Well, I didn’t say I enjoyed it! Some of it was ok.
Anthrax - Sound Of White Noise
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Queen - Queen II
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Megadeth - Distopia. How good is Kiko? :metal
Anthrax - Among The Living
Slayer - Hell awaits
Three excellent albums.
Wait...Hell Awaits?? You??
Yup! 3 gems!!!!! Good listening! Kiko is special man. Mustaine is lucky to have him.
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Gary Moore - Wild Frontier
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Gary Moore - Wild Frontier
Amazing!
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Gary Moore - Wild Frontier
Amazing!
Man, I used to be all about Corridors of Power, Dirty Fingers, and Victims of the Future. And while those are probably still my faves, I reach for Run for Cover, Wild Frontier, and After the War the most now. So good.
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Gary Moore - Wild Frontier
Amazing!
Man, I used to be all about Corridors of Power, Dirty Fingers, and Victims of the Future. And while those are probably still my faves, I reach for Run for Cover, Wild Frontier, and After the War the most now. So good.
Corridors Of Power is a top album for me. And I love Dirty Fingers. I remember being a bit disappointed when Wild Frontier came out. Drum machines, another version of Empty Rooms... But After The War blew me away.
I only saw him twice..on the Corridors Of Power and Wild Frontier tours. He had great bands with him.
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Gary Moore - Wild Frontier
Amazing!
Man, I used to be all about Corridors of Power, Dirty Fingers, and Victims of the Future. And while those are probably still my faves, I reach for Run for Cover, Wild Frontier, and After the War the most now. So good.
Corridors Of Power is a top album for me. And I love Dirty Fingers. I remember being a bit disappointed when Wild Frontier came out. Drum machines, another version of Empty Rooms... But After The War blew me away.
I only saw him twice..on the Corridors Of Power and Wild Frontier tours. He had great bands with him.
The dude always had great musicians live and on his records. Pure legend.
Unfortunately, I never saw him live. I did see a video recently touring for Wild Frontier. Bob Daisley on bass and Eric Singer on drums. I’m guessing right after that, went into the studio together to record Black Sabbath’s The Eternal Idol.
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Damn good album. :hat :hat
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Damn good album. :hat :hat
Really liked it on first listen. Leave is awesome.
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Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
I've somehow gone up to now not having heard any of the singles, so I'm real excited to just dive into this.
It’s a fantastic album!
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How many times have three posters listed Queen albums on the same page? hefdaddy42, you're a man of your word.
Queen I and II, Golders Green and the related BBC sessions for me and the wife today.
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Gary Moore - Wild Frontier
Amazing!
Man, I used to be all about Corridors of Power, Dirty Fingers, and Victims of the Future. And while those are probably still my faves, I reach for Run for Cover, Wild Frontier, and After the War the most now. So good.
Corridors Of Power is a top album for me. And I love Dirty Fingers. I remember being a bit disappointed when Wild Frontier came out. Drum machines, another version of Empty Rooms... But After The War blew me away.
I only saw him twice..on the Corridors Of Power and Wild Frontier tours. He had great bands with him.
The dude always had great musicians live and on his records. Pure legend.
Unfortunately, I never saw him live. I did see a video recently touring for Wild Frontier. Bob Daisley on bass and Eric Singer on drums. I’m guessing right after that, went into the studio together to record Black Sabbath’s The Eternal Idol.
Another Gary Moore fan here!? Welcome friend. I'm in the boat that usually goes for Run For Cover/Wild Frontier/After the War. I'd say Run For Cover is the one I go to most.
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Animal Collective - Time Skiffs
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Big Big Train - Merchants Of Light
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H__TMK6hYkw
Girish and the Chronicals Primevel Desire
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Yes, for real.
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Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
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Cate Le Bon - Pompeii
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Kamasi Washington - The Epic
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Yes, for real.
Finally? Is it any good?
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Gary Moore - Wild Frontier
Amazing!
Man, I used to be all about Corridors of Power, Dirty Fingers, and Victims of the Future. And while those are probably still my faves, I reach for Run for Cover, Wild Frontier, and After the War the most now. So good.
Corridors Of Power is a top album for me. And I love Dirty Fingers. I remember being a bit disappointed when Wild Frontier came out. Drum machines, another version of Empty Rooms... But After The War blew me away.
I only saw him twice..on the Corridors Of Power and Wild Frontier tours. He had great bands with him.
The dude always had great musicians live and on his records. Pure legend.
Unfortunately, I never saw him live. I did see a video recently touring for Wild Frontier. Bob Daisley on bass and Eric Singer on drums. I’m guessing right after that, went into the studio together to record Black Sabbath’s The Eternal Idol.
Another Gary Moore fan here!? Welcome friend. I'm in the boat that usually goes for Run For Cover/Wild Frontier/After the War. I'd say Run For Cover is the one I go to most.
I saw Gary on that Wild Frontier and Run For Cover tours, and numerous other times. He was always incredible.
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Gary Moore - Wild Frontier
Amazing!
Man, I used to be all about Corridors of Power, Dirty Fingers, and Victims of the Future. And while those are probably still my faves, I reach for Run for Cover, Wild Frontier, and After the War the most now. So good.
Corridors Of Power is a top album for me. And I love Dirty Fingers. I remember being a bit disappointed when Wild Frontier came out. Drum machines, another version of Empty Rooms... But After The War blew me away.
I only saw him twice..on the Corridors Of Power and Wild Frontier tours. He had great bands with him.
The dude always had great musicians live and on his records. Pure legend.
Unfortunately, I never saw him live. I did see a video recently touring for Wild Frontier. Bob Daisley on bass and Eric Singer on drums. I’m guessing right after that, went into the studio together to record Black Sabbath’s The Eternal Idol.
Another Gary Moore fan here!? Welcome friend. I'm in the boat that usually goes for Run For Cover/Wild Frontier/After the War. I'd say Run For Cover is the one I go to most.
I saw Gary on that Wild Frontier and Run For Cover tours, and numerous other times. He was always incredible.
:hefdaddy
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Yes, for real.
Finally? Is it any good?
It's alright. :lol It's more or less how Efrim described it being, and doesn't really sound like what GYBE would later be doing. Almost sounds more like Natural Snow Buildings, but more rudimentary.
I'm honestly just amazed that it finally leaked. I had accepted years ago that we would likely never see it surface. I know Efrim and the label haven't confirmed this being genuine yet, but there's a plethora of evidence to it being the real deal.
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Really liked it on first listen. Leave is awesome.
That's a good one, but I have serious love for New Test Leper. That song is crazy good.
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Prince - Sign o' the times (super deluxe 8 CD edition)
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Great album!
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Great album!
It is. It was my first listen and I loved every song.
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Really liked it on first listen. Leave is awesome.
That's a good one, but I have serious love for New Test Leper. That song is crazy good.
That whole record is solid. I loved REM best when they played rock and roll. When they strayed from that and got too cute, they tended to lose me. I've always viewed REM albums in pairs (not sure why) and the Monster/New Adventures pair is a winner. The only songs I don't really care for are the singles, Electrolite and E-Bow The Letter (I can't STAND Patty Smith).
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Los Bitchos - Let the Festivities Begin!
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Rolo Tomassi - Where Myth Becomes Memory
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Rolo Tomassi - Where Myth Becomes Memory
i'm rather underwhelmed by this one, it's both way less melodic and yet way less intense so it just sits in this middle ground of being okay but unmemorable
especially as a followup to time will die it's just disappointing
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Rolo Tomassi - Where Myth Becomes Memory
i'm rather underwhelmed by this one, it's both way less melodic and yet way less intense so it just sits in this middle ground of being okay but unmemorable
especially as a followup to time will die it's just disappointing
This is the first thing I've listened to by them, so I don't have anything with which to compare it. As a result, I liked it quite a bit.
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I was in a Sleepytime Gorilla Museum mood. Still can't get into In Glorious Times as much as the other two though.
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Armoured Saint - Symbol of Salvation (Tim approved 😁)
Malcura - II - a Facebook algorithm recommendation that was actually really good. Acoustic shred/prog/flamenco-ish mixture
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men
Darwin’s Radio - Template For A Generation
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Armoured Saint - Symbol of Salvation (Tim approved 😁)
Oh hell yes! Not sure I approve of the spelling though! :lol
Been on a bit of a Saxon kick recently with the release of their new album.
Yesterday..
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Today..
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Metalhead is underrated..
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Metalhead is underrated..
Yeah, I've always thought this. It's up there for me.
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Leading up to Friday's release of their new album, I thought revisiting some oldies was in order :)
Starting with these beauties this morning. My three favorite Amorphis records, actually. So much goodness.
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Armoured Saint - Symbol of Salvation (Tim approved 😁)
Oh hell yes! Not sure I approve of the spelling though! :lol
Been on a bit of a Saxon kick recently with the release of their new album.
That was an autocorrect change but I will not take spelling or grammar advice from an American 😁😁😁😁
Those Saxon albums are quality. I lost contact with them for a long time after Crusader and the next couple seemed to wimp out and chase the American radio success their contemporaries were having. Going back in recent years I missed out. They have been very consistent.
Today
Steve Rotherham - Ghosts of Pripyat
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An amazing 2021 release that I was just made aware of.
Ske - Insolubilia.
Italian group doing progressive/art rock/jazz/avant-guard instrumental stuff. It’s delightful.
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Marillion - Marbles
Candlemass - Tales of Creation
Metal Church - Hanging In The Balance
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Heathen - The Evolution Of Chaos :metal
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I lost contact with them for a long time after Crusader and the next couple seemed to wimp out and chase the American radio success their contemporaries were having.
One of (if not THE) most important VHS tapes in my old collection in terms of my musical influence was from a music video show in Australia called Rage . I set the tape to record overnight one day back around 1986 and woke up to a hard rock/metal special which had in quick succession:
- the Van Halen 1 "3-pack" of Runnin' With The Devil , You Really Got Me, Jamie's Cryin ......I was into 5150 but not yet Dave era
- Ozzy - Lightning Strikes .....Jake :o ......that's my starting point for Ozzy
- Whitesnake: Slide It In or something similar
and this one from Saxon :lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBbjtb-ffDk
I raced out and bought albums from 3 of the 4.
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Really liked it on first listen. Leave is awesome.
That's a good one, but I have serious love for New Test Leper. That song is crazy good.
On my second listen. Yeah New Test Leper is a great song.
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You go Nicko! :metal
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For my bro TAC and Nicko NEW SAXON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgjJf-WpEis
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For my bro TAC and Nicko NEW SAXON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgjJf-WpEis
HEY!!!
Yes, The Pilgrimage is my favorite tune on the new album so far.
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For my bro TAC and Nicko NEW SAXON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgjJf-WpEis
HEY!!!
Yes, The Pilgrimage is my favorite tune on the new album so far.
Same!
Has great old-school Saxon vibes \m/
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The Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
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4 the brand new Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators album
Good lord, I wish they had a shorter name. Interesting mix, but some cool riffs.
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This week:
In Flames - Colony
In Flames - Clayman
Vader - Solitude & Madness
Vader - The Empire
Arch Enemy - Wages of Sin
Arch Enemy - Anthems of Rebellion
Arch Enemy - Rise of the Tyrant
Arch Enemy - Will to Power
Act of Denial - Negative
Iron Maiden - Senjutsu
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Arch Echo - Arch Echo
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Arch Echo - You Won't Believe What Happens Next!
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ZZ Top - Antenna
ZZ Top - Rhythmeen
Deep Purple - Whoosh!
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Black Sabbath - Technical Ecstasy
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Rush - Power Windows
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Circa Survive - A Dream About Death
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Black Sabbath - Technical Ecstasy
Underrated record, IMO.
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Cult of Luna - The Long Road North
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Great album!
The first Saxon album I ever bought and still my favourite.
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Black Sabbath - Technical Ecstasy
Underrated record, IMO.
I agree. As well as this next one…
Black Sabbath - Never Say Die!
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Great album!
The first Saxon album I ever bought and still my favourite.
The breakdown in Dallas 1PM STILL gives me goosebumps. And it was my first album too.
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What started as a needle drop ended up being a full listen...
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Some quality heavy metal. Reminds me of Iced Earth. Not the greatest metal album of all time, but I enjoyed it.
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Chroma Key - Dead Air For Radios
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First Amorphis album I've heard. I still regret not having them as part of my last roulette. I really enjoyed this. I feel like it ran out of steam a little towards the end.
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First Amorphis album I've heard. I still regret not having them as part of my last roulette. I really enjoyed this. I feel like it ran out of steam a little towards the end.
I really like it but Elegy is my personal favorite.
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First Amorphis album I've heard. I still regret not having them as part of my last roulette. I really enjoyed this. I feel like it ran out of steam a little towards the end.
I've been REALLY enjoying Halo. There is a bit of an auto-pilot risk with Amorphis, in that they settled on a relatively comfortable path...but they've been doing this for over 30 years, so that's ok, I think. And they deliver quality music so consistently. This one is a bit more stripped down compared to Queen of Time (which had a significant amount of orchestration), but even so it's lush, rich and beautifully put together.
Is this really your first Amorphis? You should definitely explore more. The recent stuff is very good, but do yourself a favor and give Tales for the Thousand Lakes a listen - that's their second album (1994) and it's a classic. It can be reasonably labelled death-doom, but it's very unique. And then the album after that - Elegy (1996). Quite different, with a new singer doing "cleans" next to the harshies, but absolutely wonderful as well.
As for the Tomi Joutsen era (i.e. the current singer) - as I said, it's been incredibly consistent. I would go chronologically, starting with Eclipse (2006)
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I will check out Halo too. The only Amorphis album I have is Tuonela, and it never inspired me to check out anything else by them.
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I've only heard bits of Skyforger, and I really enjoyed the song Sampo. Maybe I'll check out some more one day.
Right now I'm listening to the Far Skies Deep Time EP by Big Big Train (yes, my BBT deep dive continues :P ).
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A Classic Metal Saturday night!
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I had a craving for this, F&J's 4th album. A sort of bridge between the thrash days and the 90's. I was a bit skeptical when this came out, but it has aged amazingly. There is some seriously bad ass rhythm guitars on this album.
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Not my fave classic Accept album, but again, I had a craving for it. Wolf Hoffman's tone is unmistakable. But I have to say that I'm a huge fan of Stefan Kaufman's drumming, so groovy.
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The 2nd of the two Rhett Forester albums. This has much better material than Restless Breed. If only it had Restless Breed's production.
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While I love me some Michael Kiske, Walls is such a classic album. My favorite part of the Pumpkins United show was easily Kai's mini concert. These songs translated so well in that setting. A testament to their quality.
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When I did my Top 50 albums years ago, this came in at #35. I love this album. If I did a Top 50 songs, In My Darkest Hour would rank even higher than that.
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Jeff Scott Soto rules this album. It's an all time Top 10 Vocal performance on ANY album. I cannot believe he's the same guy that turned in those lame vocals for Sons Of Apollo. Oh, and Yngwie is pretty good too!
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Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
I've somehow gone up to now not having heard any of the singles, so I'm real excited to just dive into this.
Have you listened to it? I’m totally in love with it right now.
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Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
I've somehow gone up to now not having heard any of the singles, so I'm real excited to just dive into this.
Have you listened to it? I’m totally in love with it right now.
I can understand the appeal but I really can’t get into the vocalist.
Concorde is a really beautiful song though.
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A Classic Metal Saturday night!
I had a craving for this, F&J's 4th album. A sort of bridge between the thrash days and the 90's. I was a bit skeptical when this came out, but it has aged amazingly. There is some seriously bad ass rhythm guitars on this album.
You made me go back to this one. It's a pretty cool album, in the line of those early 90s records from thrash bands slowing things down a bit, but still with plenty of energy and punch. Sounds great.
Not my fave classic Accept album, but again, I had a craving for it. Wolf Hoffman's tone is unmistakable. But I have to say that I'm a huge fan of Stefan Kaufman's drumming, so groovy.
Agree with everything. I typically reach for Breaker or Restless and Wild for classic Accept, but this is good stuff too.
While I love me some Michael Kiske, Walls is such a classic album. My favorite part of the Pumpkins United show was easily Kai's mini concert. These songs translated so well in that setting. A testament to their quality.
WoJ was actually the first Helloween I heard, and at first I didn't love it - more "raw" than I was expecting, between the vocals and the overall sound. Now I think it's great - I actually like the songs from the EP even better (which I believe are always packaged with the album now)
When I did my Top 50 albums years ago, this came in at #35. I love this album. If I did a Top 50 songs, In My Darkest Hour would rank even higher than that.
Never quite got the love for this one. I've seen it very high in many Megadeth's fan lists - with my friends back in the day too. In My Darkest Hour is a fantastic song, but the album feels all over the place (not in a good way). I guess not surprising given where Mustaine (and the rest of the gang) was at the time, but still :biggrin: I like Peace Sells way, way more...
Jeff Scott Soto rules this album. It's an all time Top 10 Vocal performance on ANY album. I cannot believe he's the same guy that turned in those lame vocals for Sons Of Apollo. Oh, and Yngwie is pretty good too!
Yes, indeed! I'm not even a huge Yngwie fan, but the songs rip on this one! The solos AND the riffs are great and, yes, JSS kills it.
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Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
I've somehow gone up to now not having heard any of the singles, so I'm real excited to just dive into this.
Have you listened to it? I’m totally in love with it right now.
I can understand the appeal but I really can’t get into the vocalist.
yeah i tried their last one a few times and the vocals just aren't for me at all, not even bothering with this new one for the same reason
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Coverdale/Page - Coverdale/Page
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Throughout the weekend - a whole lot of Amon Amarth.
Today:
Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness
Morbid Angel - Covenant
Morbid Angel - Domination
Morbid Angel - Formulas Fatal to the Flesh
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Devin Townsend Project - Epicloud
This is like my fifth attempt in 10+ years of trying to get into Devin Townsend. I like this album.
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This is like my fifth attempt in 10+ years of trying to get into Devin Townsend. I like this album.
I had a Devin Townsend Round in my most recent roulette. I really enjoyed it. This is the playlist..
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rS24ffAM3GfMbh76Vi9Rn?si=dcc494c2f9dc4e22
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This is like my fifth attempt in 10+ years of trying to get into Devin Townsend. I like this album.
I had a Devin Townsend Round in my most recent roulette. I really enjoyed it. This is the playlist..
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rS24ffAM3GfMbh76Vi9Rn?si=dcc494c2f9dc4e22
Thanks! I’ll check that out at work tomorrow. Seems like Transcendence is popular.
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Devin Townsend Project - Epicloud
This is like my fifth attempt in 10+ years of trying to get into Devin Townsend. I like this album.
I've told this story a LOT: I HATED Devin Townsend. I heard him on Vai's album and thought it was just noise. Then I heard the live "Deep Peace" from By A Thread, and decided to read his book. Which I LOVED. Really gave me insight to this guy, who is still weird, still walks to his own drummer, but has some depth beyond the guy who looked like a spider on the Tonight Show making a fool of himself and was immature enough to take a dump in Vai's guitar case (even he'd say that).
Then I got into the DTP albums, especially the ones with Anneke van Giersbergen (who I LOVE). And it all sort of sunk in. I still don't like Strapping Young Lad, but even the Vai album is something I listen to now ("Touching Tongues" is amazing).
I just bought the Sky Blue/Z2 double set. The Ziltoid stuff is not stuff I listen to a lot (though I think I'm going to search out the non-dialogue version) but Sky Blue is excellent.
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Mutemath - Mutemath
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Devin Townsend Project - Epicloud
This is like my fifth attempt in 10+ years of trying to get into Devin Townsend. I like this album.
I've told this story a LOT: I HATED Devin Townsend. I heard him on Vai's album and thought it was just noise. Then I heard the live "Deep Peace" from By A Thread, and decided to read his book. Which I LOVED. Really gave me insight to this guy, who is still weird, still walks to his own drummer, but has some depth beyond the guy who looked like a spider on the Tonight Show making a fool of himself and was immature enough to take a dump in Vai's guitar case (even he'd say that).
Then I got into the DTP albums, especially the ones with Anneke van Giersbergen (who I LOVE). And it all sort of sunk in. I still don't like Strapping Young Lad, but even the Vai album is something I listen to now ("Touching Tongues" is amazing).
I just bought the Sky Blue/Z2 double set. The Ziltoid stuff is not stuff I listen to a lot (though I think I'm going to search out the non-dialogue version) but Sky Blue is excellent.
I still think he ruins that Vai album, but even without him it’s nowhere near Vai’s best work.
I can listen to Devin’s “calmer” work. I played Ghost a couple of weeks ago, but the wall of sound approach is a bit too much for me and the screamy stuff is just a no no.
He’s a musical genius though.
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Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
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Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
Thoughts? I really like this band. Bought that album today and can’t wait to listen to it.
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Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
Thoughts? I really like this band. Bought that album today and can’t wait to listen to it.
First thing I've heard from them. It's OK. It's not blowing me away.
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Curtis Godino - Curtis Godino Presents the Midnight Wishers
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Zeal & Ardor - Zeal & Ardor
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Zeal & Ardor - Zeal & Ardor
banger
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Zeal & Ardor - Zeal & Ardor
banger
Yeah, that was awesome.
Amorphis - Halo
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Hey hefdaddy did you like Ants From Up There? My album of the year so far and I wouldn’t be surprised if it remained so for the rest of the year.
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Doctor Smoke - "Dreamers and the Dead"
Fun record from last year. Hard rock/metal with some NWOBHM influence, and a singer that at times sounds like a more melodic Dave Mustaine, if that makes any sense. Good riffs and cool, energetic drumming (check out, for example, Reborn into Darkness or Out of Time). Could use a little more variety, but it's a fun listen and just about the right length.
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Devin Townsend Project - Epicloud
This is like my fifth attempt in 10+ years of trying to get into Devin Townsend. I like this album.
I've told this story a LOT: I HATED Devin Townsend. I heard him on Vai's album and thought it was just noise. Then I heard the live "Deep Peace" from By A Thread, and decided to read his book. Which I LOVED. Really gave me insight to this guy, who is still weird, still walks to his own drummer, but has some depth beyond the guy who looked like a spider on the Tonight Show making a fool of himself and was immature enough to take a dump in Vai's guitar case (even he'd say that).
Then I got into the DTP albums, especially the ones with Anneke van Giersbergen (who I LOVE). And it all sort of sunk in. I still don't like Strapping Young Lad, but even the Vai album is something I listen to now ("Touching Tongues" is amazing).
I just bought the Sky Blue/Z2 double set. The Ziltoid stuff is not stuff I listen to a lot (though I think I'm going to search out the non-dialogue version) but Sky Blue is excellent.
I still think he ruins that Vai album, but even without him it’s nowhere near Vai’s best work.
I can listen to Devin’s “calmer” work. I played Ghost a couple of weeks ago, but the wall of sound approach is a bit too much for me and the screamy stuff is just a no no.
He’s a musical genius though.
I was vaguely aware of his "debut" alongside Steve Vai (I didn't follow Vai all that much, but I remember magazines at the time were talking about this talented and crazy-looking guy on the Sex and Religion album), but then became a relatively big fan around the time Strapping Young Lad's City came out, and then (even more so) Ocean Machine. I also enjoyed his solo album Infinity and really liked Terria. Then he kind of lost me a bit, except for Addicted, which to me remains one of his most enjoyable records. Admittedly, I haven't paid a whole lot of attention to his more recent output, so maybe I should amend that...
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Still the best live album of all time for me.
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Damn, that's high praise.
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Hey hefdaddy did you like Ants From Up There? My album of the year so far and I wouldn’t be surprised if it remained so for the rest of the year.
Yeah, I liked it, but not as much as you apparently did. But it was really good.
Eddie Vedder - Earthling
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Van Halen - Van Halen
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Persefone - metanoia
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Whitesnake (Coverdale and Vandenberg) - Starkers In Tokyo (might be my favorite vocal album ever. Coverdale's voice is like warm honey.)
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Angel Ontalva - Carta Marina
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Angel Ontalva - SADA
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This album is absolutely brilliant. Their new one is coming out soon.
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I was on that when it came out. That album is cool. I used The Moloch in a few roulettes.
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Whitesnake (Coverdale and Vandenberg) - Starkers In Tokyo (might be my favorite vocal album ever. Coverdale's voice is like warm honey.)
I love this one!
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That's a cool cover.
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Tangerine Circus - Urania
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Tangerine Circus - Urania
Yes guy. Though, I give a slight edge to The Conspiracy Chronicles
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David Maxim Micic - BILO I (2022 Remaster) (https://davidmaximmicic.bandcamp.com/album/bilo-i-10th-anniversary-remaster)
This came out today. Sounds really nice! :D I'm hoping Bilo II gets a similar treatment eventually.
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Damn, 10 years already? :o
I'm still waiting for Bilo IV tho :P
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I'm still waiting for Bilo IV tho :P
Yeah, same... I know it's been in the works for a while so hopefully this year's the year.
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Queen - Queen II
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Queen - Sheer Heart Attack
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Work was a real Riot today!
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Those covers kill me.
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Those covers kill me.
You need to find a copy of Riot's Through The Storm. I think you'd love it. Mike Dimeo has a great Coverdale/Joe Lynn Turner mix, but with way more power than both combined.
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Rhonda Vincent - Music Is What I See
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Those covers kill me.
You need to find a copy of Riot's Through The Storm. I think you'd love it. Mike Dimeo has a great Coverdale/Joe Lynn Turner mix, but with way more power than both combined.
No, I do like it. I'm pretty sure I listened to that when you did your discography. If not then, then you must've recommended it another time.
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Rhonda Vincent
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Those covers kill me.
POP is insane.
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Those covers kill me.
POP is insane.
Holy shit Tony Moore! :metal
That dude is legit.
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Those covers kill me.
POP is insane.
Holy shit Tony Moore! :metal
That dude is legit.
Easily one of the greatest things you've introduced me too. I am forever grateful.
What an underrated metal classic.
Speaking of Riot, when I ordered the Ferrymen album and Gus G a couple weeks back, I saw Shine On CD/DVD in stock at the store I buy a lot of stuff from so decided to get it. Haven't cracked it open but really just wanted it to see Reale in action. Occupied with Rush now but thought it would be an interesting package.
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Rhonda Vincent
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:rollin
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Rhonda Vincent
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Such an amazing songwriter.
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Black Map - Melodoria
Album just came out and I'm about half way through, I think it's the best album these guys have done so far.
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Black Map - Melodoria
Album just came out and I'm about half way through, I think it's the best album these guys have done so far.
Oh, I had no idea! I will be checking this out for sure. I loved In Droves.
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Rhonda Vincent
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No idea who that is, but it's not the Rhonda Vincent I was listening to.
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Anders Koppel, Benjamin Koppel, Scott Colley, Brian Blade, Martin Yates, and the Odense Symphony Orchestra - Mulberry Street Symphony
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Iron Maiden - No Prayer for the Dying
Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark
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Anders Koppel, Benjamin Koppel, Scott Colley, Brian Blade, Martin Yates, and the Odense Symphony Orchestra - Mulberry Street Symphony
Oh cool, as a percussionist i've played some pieces by Anders Koppel. Brian Blade is a delight to listen to and watch.
Recently discovered Parcels and been diggin Day/Night. What a killer liveband they are, a mix between pop, disco and soul.
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Anders Koppel, Benjamin Koppel, Scott Colley, Brian Blade, Martin Yates, and the Odense Symphony Orchestra - Mulberry Street Symphony
Oh cool, as a percussionist i've played some pieces by Anders Koppel. Brian Blade is a delight to listen to and watch.
Recently discovered Parcels and been diggin Day/Night. What a killer liveband they are, a mix between pop, disco and soul.
You'd probably like this album a lot.
The Infamous Stringdusters - Toward the Fray
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Anders Koppel, Benjamin Koppel, Scott Colley, Brian Blade, Martin Yates, and the Odense Symphony Orchestra - Mulberry Street Symphony
Oh cool, as a percussionist i've played some pieces by Anders Koppel. Brian Blade is a delight to listen to and watch.
Recently discovered Parcels and been diggin Day/Night. What a killer liveband they are, a mix between pop, disco and soul.
You'd probably like this album a lot.
The Infamous Stringdusters - Toward the Fray
:tup Will check that out.
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Elvis Presley - Elvis 30 #1 Hits
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Black Map - Melodoria
Album just came out and I'm about half way through, I think it's the best album these guys have done so far.
Oh, I had no idea! I will be checking this out for sure. I loved In Droves.
Well, this was very good. Obviously too early to tell if I'll end up liking it more or less, but really cool album. It seems to me they lost some "bite" and crunch (it was never their main thing anyway), but they gained even more ability to create mood and atmosphere. Chasms is one hell of an opener. Witching Hour is another favorite after a couple of listen (maybe the more "Dredg-y" of the songs here?). Nothing Over Me has an early U2 flavor.
Thanks for posting about this :tup
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Still the best live album of all time for me.
I’ve always thought that they should record the whole Justice album this way. It would be incredible and not the unfinished mess it is.
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Star One - Revel In Time
Crazy Lixx - New Religion
Tora Tora - Surprise Attack
Crown of Thorns - s/t
Sylvan - Home
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Slash - 4
Scorpions - Humanity Hour 1
Saxon - Carpe Diem
Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Skeleton Tree
The Ferrymen - One More River to Cross
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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Skeleton Tree
Such a tough listen but great album
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Scorpions - Humanity Hour 1
Saxon - Carpe Diem
Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
I'll vouch for these!
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Today at work..
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Petition to rename the thread to:
What Saxon album are you listening to?
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Petition to rename the thread to:
What Saxon album are you listening to?
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I'm listening to this now..
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Holy shit, this album is freaking cool as shit. Metal thrash! Vocals are a bit...kind of a mix between Alexi/Chuck/King Diamond/Mike Muir.
Musically, it's kind of F&J meets Suicidal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWQBsCD5SjY
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I'm listening to this now..
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Holy shit, this album is freaking cool as shit. Metal thrash! Vocals are a bit...kind of a mix between Alexi/Chuck/King Diamond/Mike Muir.
Musically, it's kind of F&J meets Suicidal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWQBsCD5SjY
That's an odd vocal situation ey?
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I think you'd dig this.
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I think you'd dig this.
Listening on Bandcamp now. Good call Tim! Has an old school vibe that I like.
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I think you'd dig this.
Listening on Bandcamp now. Good call Tim! Has an old school vibe that I like.
:metal
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Well, I listened to my first Slash featuring MK and the C's. I bought their live album a few years ago, but I don't think I've played it in its entirety.
Anyway, I think this earned a second listen. That said, I should like this more than I do. Has a cool sound and vibe. But there's something about Miles Kennedy that I can't put my finger on. I really don't warm up to his voice for some reason.
Fall Back To Earth is fantastic. Holy shit. Just needs a different singer IMO.
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My 2011 re-listen has been a good one (though, there's been quite a few duds that I'm culling from my library). Here's some of the highlights. I'm just finishing up the Rs right now, listening to Time Machine 2011):
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Wow, is This Mortal Coil that old already?
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Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
My AOTY so far. 10/10
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Well, I listened to my first Slash featuring MK and the C's. I bought their live album a few years ago, but I don't think I've played it in its entirety.
Anyway, I think this earned a second listen. That said, I should like this more than I do. Has a cool sound and vibe. But there's something about Miles Kennedy that I can't put my finger on. I really don't warm up to his voice for some reason.
Fall Back To Earth is fantastic. Holy shit. Just needs a different singer IMO.
I think this is a good album (but I love Miles Kennedy), however it isn't anything special. Personally, I feel World on Fire is by far the best solo Slash album. All the rest have some good songs but overall aren't that strong.
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Khruangbin & Leon Bridges - Texas Moon
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Sarah Shook & the Disarmers - Nightroamer
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Listened to Judas Priest’s Firepower today. Damn, that’s a good album. I think it may have now won my album of 2018 after the fact. Although, Tremonti’s A Dying Machine is still such a strong album.
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Katatonia - Mnemosynean. I knew this band as a death metal band back in the day and avoided them like the plague. This is something else entirely. I loved it.
KISS - Animalize
Bon Jovi 7800 Fahrenheit
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Well, I listened to my first Slash featuring MK and the C's. I bought their live album a few years ago, but I don't think I've played it in its entirety.
Anyway, I think this earned a second listen. That said, I should like this more than I do. Has a cool sound and vibe. But there's something about Miles Kennedy that I can't put my finger on. I really don't warm up to his voice for some reason.
Fall Back To Earth is fantastic. Holy shit. Just needs a different singer IMO.
I think this is a good album (but I love Miles Kennedy), however it isn't anything special. Personally, I feel World on Fire is by far the best solo Slash album. All the rest have some good songs but overall aren't that strong.
Exactly my opinion, World on Fire is AMAZING from start to finish!
If you are interested to see the whole new album played live, in studio:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL6lsA8-UYE&list=PLoY-_hPW6JZtEqy71HKFofIKhxeok7f7g&index=1
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The Del McCoury Band - Almost Proud
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Shovels & Rope - Manticore
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Listened to Judas Priest’s Firepower today. Damn, that’s a good album. I think it may have now won my album of 2018 after the fact. Although, Tremonti’s A Dying Machine is still such a strong album.
Firepower was one of the biggest musical surprises of the last few years (quality-wise, not style-wise, of course). Such a quality album. For some reason, JP sound truly rejuvenated on it, and I didn't expect they had such a strong collection of songs still in them.
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Ross Jennings - A Shadow Of My Future Self
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Ross Jennings - A Shadow Of My Future Self
Damn! You’re really digging that one eh? On your recommendation I love it now myself!
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Yes - Union
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Ross Jennings - A Shadow Of My Future Self
Damn! You’re really digging that one eh? On your recommendation I love it now myself!
Yeah, I still find myself enjoying it a lot actually. I'm glad that you love it too!
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During work today:
Amenra - De Doorn
Cult of Luna - The Long Road North
Rivers of Nihil - The Work
Amorphis - Halo
Gojira - Fortitude
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The live shows from 2008 with Doug Aldrich from the Whitesnake Unzipped box set. My GOD can that man sing. His voice is VELVET. (He's funny too; the CD has just the music, the DVD has the between-song banter and he's hilarious). I can't imagine going through life with that much charisma.
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The live shows from 2008 with Doug Aldrich from the Whitesnake Unzipped box set. My GOD can that man sing. His voice is VELVET. (He's funny too; the CD has just the music, the DVD has the between-song banter and he's hilarious). I can't imagine going through life with that much charisma.
You talking about Aldrich or Coverdale?
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The live shows from 2008 with Doug Aldrich from the Whitesnake Unzipped box set. My GOD can that man sing. His voice is VELVET. (He's funny too; the CD has just the music, the DVD has the between-song banter and he's hilarious). I can't imagine going through life with that much charisma.
You talking about Aldrich or Coverdale?
Coverdale. Aldrich is good, but I preferred the shows with Adrian Vandenberg, though I'm not sure I could articulate why.
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Ratt - Out of the Cellar
Dream Theater - Distant Memories
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Out Of The Cellar IS a distant memory.
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Out Of The Cellar IS a distant memory.
:lol It’s a great album
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Genesis - And Then There Were Three
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Out Of The Cellar IS a distant memory.
:lol It’s a great album
I bought it when it came out. Stephen Pearcy is fine on Round And Round, but he's fucking awful. Their music wasn't so good that I could get past him. I definitely would've dug them with a different singer.
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Katatonia - Mnemosynean. I knew this band as a death metal band back in the day and avoided them like the plague. This is something else entirely. I loved it.
Agree! Absolutely love this album. Have been surprised it hasn't been talked about much at all on the forum, as I know there are a few big Katatonia fans around.
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Well, I listened to my first Slash featuring MK and the C's. I bought their live album a few years ago, but I don't think I've played it in its entirety.
Anyway, I think this earned a second listen. That said, I should like this more than I do. Has a cool sound and vibe. But there's something about Miles Kennedy that I can't put my finger on. I really don't warm up to his voice for some reason.
Fall Back To Earth is fantastic. Holy shit. Just needs a different singer IMO.
I think this is a good album (but I love Miles Kennedy), however it isn't anything special. Personally, I feel World on Fire is by far the best solo Slash album. All the rest have some good songs but overall aren't that strong.
Exactly my opinion, World on Fire is AMAZING from start to finish!
If you are interested to see the whole new album played live, in studio:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL6lsA8-UYE&list=PLoY-_hPW6JZtEqy71HKFofIKhxeok7f7g&index=1
Nice one! I'll check it out.
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Out Of The Cellar IS a distant memory.
:lol It’s a great album
I bought it when it came out. Stephen Pearcy is fine on Round And Round, but he's fucking awful. Their music wasn't so good that I could get past him. I definitely would've dug them with a different singer.
I'm with you. And he didn't even have the charasma of some of the other crappy singers of that era.
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Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush - Live
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Featuring Mike Dimeo from Riot on vocals and Marco Sfogli on guitar. :metal
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Katatonia - Mnemosynean. I knew this band as a death metal band back in the day and avoided them like the plague. This is something else entirely. I loved it.
Agree! Absolutely love this album. Have been surprised it hasn't been talked about much at all on the forum, as I know there are a few big Katatonia fans around.
+1
This is a collection of B-sides...Katatonia has a knack for non-album tracks that are, for the most part, wonderful.
Lowdz: what was the last you had heard from Katatonia before now? They were a (death-)doom band only for a very short period of time. I love all their incarnations (Brave Murder Day is a classic in my book), but if you are looking for non-death Katatonia, there's a TON to enjoy. You are in for a treat :)
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Featuring Mike Dimeo from Riot on vocals and Marco Sfogli on guitar. :metal
That albums sucks ass nuggets!. :lol. :metal :tup
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This album is the real deal man!
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Featuring Mike Dimeo from Riot on vocals and Marco Sfogli on guitar. :metal
O rly?
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Featuring Mike Dimeo from Riot on vocals and Marco Sfogli on guitar. :metal
I've got an album by "Creation's End" from 2010, A New Beginning - which I very much like. Wonder if it's the same act? .... Yup, Metal-Archives says it is. I'll add this to my month of 2014 listening - May.
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Featuring Mike Dimeo from Riot on vocals and Marco Sfogli on guitar. :metal
I've got an album by "Creation's End" from 2010, A New Beginning - which I very much like. Wonder if it's the same act? .... Yup, Metal-Archives says it is. I'll add this to my month of 2014 listening - May.
Yes they made two albums. Just heard of them yesterday and this was the only one on Spotify.
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Lately:
Slayer - Reign in Blood
Slayer - South of Heaven
Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss
Slayer - God Hates Us All
Deicide - s/t
Deicide - Legion
Spirits of Fire - s/t
Spirits of Fire - Embrace the Unknown
Star One - Revel in Time
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Rush - Permanent Waves
I will choose freewill!
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Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery
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KISS - Asylum
Journey - Arrival. My favourite Journey album. and it's not even close.
Magnum - The Monster Roars
Ten - Here Be Monsters
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Kings Of Convenience - Quiet Is The New Loud
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Mecca - 20 years
Asia - Astra
Toto - Hydra
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Yes - Open Your Eyes
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Yes - Open Your Eyes
I'm sorry to hear that. :) :)
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KISS - Asylum
Journey - Arrival. My favourite Journey album. and it's not even close.
Magnum - The Monster Roars
Ten - Here Be Monsters
What's the Ten like?
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Mystery - The World Is A Game
Took me too long to pick up a copy of this, but it’s pretty great. NDV on drums, Benoit David on vocals.
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Mystery - The World Is A Game
Took me too long to pick up a copy of this, but it’s pretty great. NDV on drums, Benoit David on vocals.
Obvious statement is obvious.
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Yes - Open Your Eyes
I'm sorry to hear that. :) :)
So was I. :lol That's what I get for attempting a complete discography listen-through.
Genesis - Duke
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Yes - Open Your Eyes
I'm sorry to hear that. :) :)
So was I. :lol That's what I get for attempting a complete discography listen-through.
Genesis - Duke
On Yes, I just tell myself they stopped making studio albums after Keys to Ascension. I feel better that way!
Great choice in Duke, by the way! I've been listening to the Trick to Duke albums a lot lately. So much goodness!
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KISS - Asylum
Journey - Arrival. My favourite Journey album. and it's not even close.
Magnum - The Monster Roars
Ten - Here Be Monsters
What's the Ten like?
I enjoyed it. It’s not Name Of The Rose or Spellbound but their best for a long time. I n3ver really gave thei4 last couple much of a go though.
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Katatonia - Mnemosynean. I knew this band as a death metal band back in the day and avoided them like the plague. This is something else entirely. I loved it.
Agree! Absolutely love this album. Have been surprised it hasn't been talked about much at all on the forum, as I know there are a few big Katatonia fans around.
+1
This is a collection of B-sides...Katatonia has a knack for non-album tracks that are, for the most part, wonderful.
Lowdz: what was the last you had heard from Katatonia before now? They were a (death-)doom band only for a very short period of time. I love all their incarnations (Brave Murder Day is a classic in my book), but if you are looking for non-death Katatonia, there's a TON to enjoy. You are in for a treat :)
It would have been in the 80s.
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Animal Collective - Time Skiffs
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KISS - Asylum
Journey - Arrival. My favourite Journey album. and it's not even close.
Magnum - The Monster Roars
Ten - Here Be Monsters
What's the Ten like?
Somewhere between 9 and 11 but not as good.
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Katatonia - Viva Emptiness
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Encanto soundtrack….for the ten-thousandth time.
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KISS - Asylum
Journey - Arrival. My favourite Journey album. and it's not even close.
Magnum - The Monster Roars
Ten - Here Be Monsters
What's the Ten like?
I enjoyed it. It’s not Name Of The Rose or Spellbound but their best for a long time. I n3ver really gave thei4 last couple much of a go though.
Cool to hear, I'll check it out. I've actually really enjoyed most of their later albums quite a bit.
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KISS - Asylum
Journey - Arrival. My favourite Journey album. and it's not even close.
Magnum - The Monster Roars
Ten - Here Be Monsters
What's the Ten like?
I enjoyed it. It’s not Name Of The Rose or Spellbound but their best for a long time. I n3ver really gave thei4 last couple much of a go though.
Cool to hear, I'll check it out. I've actually really enjoyed most of their later albums quite a bit.
Oh shit... it's a new release. I'll have a listen - but if you've heard one Ten album, you've most of them. I can't say I've ever disliked anything by them, but there's very little that's memorable or distinguishable.
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Mutematch - Armistice
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Gammalgrass - Obsolete Music Volume 1
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The Flower Kings - Adam & Eve
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Creed - Full Circle
Definitely my favorite by them.
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Pink Floyd: The Final Cut
Dire Straits: Brothers In Arms
(for obvious reasons)
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Sturgill Simpson - Cuttin' Grass Vol. 1 (Butcher Shoppe Sessions)
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The Flower Kings - Adam & Eve
I'd rather let Queen Latifah shit in my mouth from a fucking hot air balloon :lol
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The Flower Kings - Adam & Eve
I'd rather let Queen Latifah shit in my fucking mouth from a hot air balloon. :lol
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The Flower Kings - Adam & Eve
I'd rather let Queen Latifah shit in my mouth from a fucking hot air balloon :lol
Join the Cosmic Circus, man :hat
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D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Troika
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Blanket - Modern Escapism
Buddy introduced it to me yesterday, has a good Deftones like vibe.
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Slayer - Full discography :metal :metal :metal
Testament - The Legacy
Testament - The New Order
Testament - Titans of Creation
Exodus - Bonded by Blood
Exodus - Tempo of the Damned
Exodus - Personal Non Grata
Destruction - Thrash Anthems
Megadeth - Rust in Peace
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Scorpions - Rock Believer
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New Hammerfall. Sounds like...Hammerfall! :lol
Actually it's pretty good. A lot of it reminds me of the Renegade Era. There's a dip in the middle, but other than that, this is pretty solid.
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The last Hammerfall was actually really good, so I'll get around to this at some stage.
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Speaking of Frontiers, just heard new Shining Black and Ronnie Atkins, both great!
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Who in the hell is speaking of Frontiers? :lol
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Who in the hell is speaking of Frontiers? :lol
I heard they're releasing Queen Latifah "shit in my mouth from a fucking hot air balloon" reissue with bonus tracks. :rollin
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Speaking of Frontiers, just heard new Shining Black and Ronnie Atkins, both great!
Wrong thread bro.
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Who in the hell is speaking of Frontiers? :lol
I heard they're releasing Queen Latifah "shit in my mouth from a fucking hot air balloon" reissue with bonus tracks. :rollin
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;D
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Speaking of Frontiers, just heard new Shining Black and Ronnie Atkins, both great!
Wrong thread bro.
Nah man! I'm listening to those two Frontiers releases. :)
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Speaking of Frontiers, just heard new Shining Black and Ronnie Atkins, both great!
Wrong thread bro.
Nah man! I'm listening to those two Frontiers releases. :)
I'm sorry to hear that.
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Speaking of Frontiers, just heard new Shining Black and Ronnie Atkins, both great!
Wrong thread bro.
Nah man! I'm listening to those two Frontiers releases. :)
I'm sorry to hear that.
:biggrin: well Ronnie from Pretty Maids and Mark Boals are the few exceptions for me.
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this is gonna be the album to beat this year it's SO GOOD
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Act III is kinda inconsistent; there's some really good stuff, but a couple forgettable songs as well.
Act IV continues to be my favorite TDH album, and it's nice hearing the references to past albums. Once I finish this listening of Act IV, I'll start getting into Act V.
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Candlemass - Ancient Dreams
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Candlemass - Ancient Dreams
Classic.
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Candlemass - Ancient Dreams
Classic.
:metal
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Love this album! Rod Tyler sings great on this!!!! Nice post!
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Opeth - Damnation
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this is gonna be the album to beat this year it's SO GOOD
I'll give it a shot. You checked out this new release?
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Pleasantly surprised.
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looking at the tags on RYM there is a 0% chance i'm going to enjoy that one so i'll pass :lol
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Midnight Oil - Diesel and Dust
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Cult of Luna - The Long Road North
3 excellent albums in a row. Definitely one of the best metal bands of the last 2 decades.
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Favorite Magnum :metal
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D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Troika
Some nice and chill Sunday music.
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Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin & Paco de Lucía - Friday Night in San Francisco
Dire Straits - Love Over Gold
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D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Troika
Some nice and chill Sunday music.
Truly very soothing like Seals & Crofts! Once again Ross shows he can do it all and well!
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Judas Priest - Sin After Sin
Mushroom Trial - My Medicine
Dream Theater - A View From the Top of the World
Persefone - Metanoia
Thirty Seconds To Mars - This Is War
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I haven't listened to this as much as the other Acts yet, but I think Act V is my favorite album from The Dear Hunter. Very consistent, and just a lot of fun to listen to.
Shout-out to twosuitsluke for introducing me to this band by sending them in my roulette! These guys are simply amazing.
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Midnight Oil - Diesel and Dust
Wow! Not sure I ever expected to see a Midnight Oil album listed here. Classic.
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Midnight Oil - Diesel and Dust
Wow! Not sure I ever expected to see a Midnight Oil album listed here. Classic.
Yeah, great album.
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Al Di Meola - Across the Universe
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D’Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Troika
I love these three guys, so I figured I’d like this. But, this is good. I mean…really good.
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Ukraines pride....
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SASAMI - Squeeze
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String Machine - Hallelujah Hell Yeah
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Ten - Here Be Monsters
What's the Ten like?
I enjoyed it. It’s not Name Of The Rose or Spellbound but their best for a long time. I n3ver really gave thei4 last couple much of a go though.
Cool to hear, I'll check it out. I've actually really enjoyed most of their later albums quite a bit.
Oh shit... it's a new release. I'll have a listen - but if you've heard one Ten album, you've most of them. I can't say I've ever disliked anything by them, but there's very little that's memorable or distinguishable.
Yup, that was definitely a Ten album. Enjoyed everything about it; didn't remember a single second of it when I was finished.
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Ten - Here Be Monsters
Yup, that was definitely a Ten album. Enjoyed everything about it; didn't remember a single second of it when I was finished.
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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How's this holding up for you after a month or so? I still think it's pretty great. In fact, it did grow on me the more I listened. Didn't hit me quite as hard as Waves, but a super follow-up nonetheless.
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How's this holding up for you after a month or so? I still think it's pretty great. In fact, it did grow on me the more I listened. Didn't hit me quite as hard as Waves, but a super follow-up nonetheless.
While no song is as good or catchy as Lead Wings, on the whole, I prefer this over Waves. I find it a tad heavier and a bit more upbeat. Mind you, I'm not calling it heavy or upbeat.. just more :lol
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Asia - Alpha
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Hard Promises
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Dr. Dre -The Chronic
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Superchunk - Wild Loneliness
Dr. Dre -The Chronic
Nice
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Tears For Fears - The Tipping Point
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Going to see them this Thursday! Its my first show since the pandemic, not sure what to expect but I'm very excited!!! :metal
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Went back to this after a few weeks. I really like this album.
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Went back to this after a few weeks. I really like this album.
I’ve listened to this a few times. I like it too but I find a few of the songs wear out their welcome as they're just too long.
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Went back to this after a few weeks. I really like this album.
I’ve listened to this a few times. I like it too but I find a few of the songs wear out their welcome as they're just too long.
I cut out a lot of the short interlude tracks and made like a 55 minute version. Works much better that way. It is a chore to get through in one go, but musically, I really like it.
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Went back to this after a few weeks. I really like this album.
I’ve listened to this a few times. I like it too but I find a few of the songs wear out their welcome as they're just too long.
I cut out a lot of the short interlude tracks and made like a 55 minute version. Works much better that way. It is a chore to get through in one go, but musically, I really like it.
55 mins would certainly make it more digestible. :tup
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Pat Travers - Makin’ Magic
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Dr. Dre -The Chronic
Nice
It was probably the first time in 15 years I listened to that album and I forgot how many lines about Easy-E where in there :lol
This morning I'm spinning Mutemath's Odd Soul and it kinda sucks. I just don't think I'm a fan of Mutemath aside from a few select songs.
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Sun Ra Arkestra - Swirling
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Yellowjackets & WDR Big Band - Jackets XL
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Cedric Burnside - I Be Trying
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Shemekia Copeland - Uncivil War
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Guy Davis - Be Ready When I Call You
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A lot at work today…
Gamma - Gamma 1
Gamma - Gamma 2
Mountain - Climbing!
Cactus - Cactus
Hughes/Thrall - Hughes/Thrall
AC/DC - Power Up
Mahogany Rush - Mahogany Rush IV
Vince Neil - Exposed
Tesla - Bust a Nut
Fates Warning - Theories of Flight
Fates Warning - Darkness in a Different Light
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Hard to argue with MP...
I was in a Rush mood too, today...and all the talk about the song Double Agent on the Rush countdown thread made me revisit this:
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Hughes/Thrall - Hughes/Thrall
I had this on cassette back in the day. Though I always get it confused with Whitford/St. Holmes.
Tesla - Bust a Nut
I love this album, and I feel like it's overlooked in their classic era.
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This would be my favorite 80s album if it were released three months earlier. :P
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Jethro Tull - Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die
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Kings Of Convenience - Riot On An Empty Street
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Genesis - Abacab
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D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Troika
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This is a pretty bold statement, but I think this might be the album with the most musical variety I'll ever hear in my life. There's one or two songs I skip on here, but considering there's 36 songs on this thing, that's not much of a complaint. Casey Crescenzo is a genius.
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This is a pretty bold statement, but I think this might be the album with the most musical variety I'll ever hear in my life. There's one or two songs I skip on here, but considering there's 36 songs on this thing, that's not much of a complaint. Casey Crescenzo is a genius.
This is the only The Dear Hunter project I've been able to get into, but man, is it incredible. Like you said, not every song is great, but every one is memorable, which for a collection of 36 songs is all you can really ask for. And each style is executed really well.
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D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Troika
Did you like this? I think it’s great.
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This is a pretty bold statement, but I think this might be the album with the most musical variety I'll ever hear in my life. There's one or two songs I skip on here, but considering there's 36 songs on this thing, that's not much of a complaint. Casey Crescenzo is a genius.
This is the only The Dear Hunter project I've been able to get into, but man, is it incredible. Like you said, not every song is great, but every one is memorable, which for a collection of 36 songs is all you can really ask for. And each style is executed really well.
Never got to it, it's a lot to take in but I might split it and finally listen to it.
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This is a pretty bold statement, but I think this might be the album with the most musical variety I'll ever hear in my life. There's one or two songs I skip on here, but considering there's 36 songs on this thing, that's not much of a complaint. Casey Crescenzo is a genius.
I haven't listened to The Dear Hunter in a long time but I found them to be really underwhelming. I'll give the Color Spectrum a shot someday soon.
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Also here's a much nicer-looking album cover. :biggrin:
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This is such a good one, and I don't see it mentioned super-often. Very cool and unique atmosphere.
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Also here's a much nicer-looking album cover. :biggrin:
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That is a cool cover. I like that.
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This is a pretty bold statement, but I think this might be the album with the most musical variety I'll ever hear in my life. There's one or two songs I skip on here, but considering there's 36 songs on this thing, that's not much of a complaint. Casey Crescenzo is a genius.
This is the only The Dear Hunter project I've been able to get into, but man, is it incredible. Like you said, not every song is great, but every one is memorable, which for a collection of 36 songs is all you can really ask for. And each style is executed really well.
Totally agree with this. I definitely do not love ever song but there is some incredible songwriting on this album. It is really well done and highly recommended from me.
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This is such a good one, and I don't see it mentioned super-often. Very cool and unique atmosphere.
The best bend I've discovered lately :tup
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The best bend I've discovered lately :tup
Very cool. In my view, they were never quite able to capture the magic of the debut, although I do enjoy The Catalyst Fire and Aesthesis.
The spacey, delay-drenched guitars on the debut, and that bouncy bass though...so good...
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Some new/new-ish stuff over the last couple of days
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Windfaerer - Breaths of Elder Dawns: a black metal album with beautiful melodies (and a great use of the violin - played by Ben Karas of Thank You Scientist)
Arð - Take Up My Bones: Beautiful, doomy album. I guess it needs the right mood, as it's very, um, "mournful". Beautiful stuff, though.
Venator - Echoes from the Gutter: Pretty classic heavy metal - I hear Priest, Maiden, and maybe some W.A.S.P here and there. Lots of energy and overall fun listen.
Eight Bells - Legacy of Ruin: Interesting, "proggy" (in a 70s sense) doom (and more) record from Portland, OR. Not afraid of being heavy, at times.
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Jordan Rudess - Sunflower
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John McLaughlin - The Montreux Years (Live)
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Snoop Dogg - Doggystyle
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Yo-Yo Ma, Leonidas Kavakos, Emanuel Ax - Beethoven for Three: Symphonies Nos. 2 and 5
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Absolute classic to me!
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Christian McBride - The Q Sessions
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Overkill - Horrorscope
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The Flower Kings - By Royal Decree
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Testament - Low
Testament - The Gathering
Testament - Brotherhood of the Snake
Testament - Titans of Creation
Exodus - Tempo of the Damned
Exodus - Blood In, Blood Out
Exodus - Persona Non Grata
Megadeth - KIMB
Megadeth - Peace Sells
Megadeth - Rust in Peace
Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction
Megadeth - Cryptic Writings
Megadeth - Endgame
Megadeth - Dystopia
Sabaton - War to End All Wards
Sabaton - The Great Tour
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Van Halen - A Different Kind of Truth
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The Flower Kings - By Royal Decree
Queen Latifah "Shit in my mouth from a hot air balloon". Jusssst messing with you! :lol I wanna thank you again for the Ross Jennings solo album recommendation! I love his voice but originally wrote it off before hearing it assuming it would be boring, I was WRONG! I absolutely love it!!!!! :)
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Absolute classic to me!
Can't really argue with that (although I'd add Never, Neverland is as much of a classic)
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I bought that when it came out, but I never really followed them after that.
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Ann Boleyn is the female Halford and Blackie Lawless. :metal
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Tim, I believe you had recommended their previous album from last year, a little while ago.
This is along similar lines...gloomy gothic metal with very "deep", kinda 80s sounding vocals. Interesting mood throughout the record...
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Yes, Deluge. That's a cool as shit album.
Didn't know they had a new one out. I'm on it!
Thanks Nick!!
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Very chill and enjoyable. Kind of Nephilim-ish.
On a side note, every album should be 35 minutes long! :lol
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Marillion - An Hour Before It’s Dark
Sabayon - War To End All Wars
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Very chill and enjoyable. Kind of Nephilim-ish.
On a side note, every album should be 35 minutes long! :lol
Yes, short and sweet! :)
Empty Rooms is a great song!
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https://sylvainemusic.bandcamp.com/album/nova
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Beach House - Once Twice Melody
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Shadow Ninja sent me a Beach House song in Roulette V.2 Young Guns and it didn't do well.
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Can’t say I’m surprised. ;)
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Ann Boleyn is the female Halford and Blackie Lawless. :metal
I bought the Hellion EP back in the 80s, which I think was their first release. I kind of forgot about them after that.
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Ann Boleyn is the female Halford and Blackie Lawless. :metal
I bought the Hellion EP back in the 80s, which I think was their first release. I kind of forgot about them after that.
Do you still have it? I can't find it. Had it on cassette years ago.
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Ann Boleyn is the female Halford and Blackie Lawless. :metal
I bought the Hellion EP back in the 80s, which I think was their first release. I kind of forgot about them after that.
Do you still have it? I can't find it. Had it on cassette years ago.
Yes I do, on vinyl.
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Bluefish is the new jjrock!
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Damn, I miss Jason.
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Sweden! :metal
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Damn, I miss Jason.
What happened?
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Damn, I miss Jason.
What happened?
He stopped posting. No idea why.
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Bluefish is the new jjrock!
Yes, loving the Bluefish posts in this thread. Let the album cover do the talking.
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The Flower Kings - By Royal Decree
Queen Latifah "Shit in my mouth from a hot air balloon". Jusssst messing with you! :lol I wanna thank you again for the Ross Jennings solo album recommendation! I love his voice but originally wrote it off before hearing it assuming it would be boring, I was WRONG! I absolutely love it!!!!! :)
Awesome :lol
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Sweden! :metal
I gave the Hammerfall a listen the other day, on a whim. I’ve never liked them, other than the odd song. They’ve always represented everything I can’t stand in power metal. However, I really enjoyed this new album. I was playing Assassins Creed Valhalla at the time - maybe that helped. :biggrin:
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Marillion - An Hour Before It's Dark. It's fantastic.
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Sweden! :metal
I gave the Hammerfall a listen the other day, on a whim. I’ve never liked them, other than the odd song. They’ve always represented everything I can’t stand in power metal. However, I really enjoyed this new album. I was playing Assassins Creed Valhalla at the time - maybe that helped. :biggrin:
As a 50 y/o man playing video games, you do not get to complain about Power Metal.
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IQ - Frequency
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I’m listening to this now. It was my first Maiden album and I think it might be my favorite. Probably that “first love” feeling I have with a lot of albums.
I always forget how great Stranger In a Strange Land is. So underrated.
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I’m listening to this now. It was my first Maiden album and I think it might be my favorite. Probably that “first love” feeling I have with a lot of albums.
I always forget how great Stranger In a Strange Land is. So underrated.
When this came out, I thought it sounded so fresh and even considered it the best album at the time. That said, it hasn't aged great for me. The title track remains a Top 5 Maiden track for me though.
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A 21 minute EP of some very easy one the ears not quite commercial hard rock.
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I’m listening to this now. It was my first Maiden album and I think it might be my favorite. Probably that “first love” feeling I have with a lot of albums.
I always forget how great Stranger In a Strange Land is. So underrated.
I'm a casual Maiden fan but my go to tune would probably be Stranger In a Strange Land :metal
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I’m listening to this now. It was my first Maiden album and I think it might be my favorite. Probably that “first love” feeling I have with a lot of albums.
I always forget how great Stranger In a Strange Land is. So underrated.
I'm a casual Maiden fan but my go to tune would probably be Stranger In a Strange Land :metal
Adrian's solo on this song is absolute world class. He matches it with the best of them here.
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Inspired by the current listening habits thread.
This weekend I've been digging into the early days of the Iron Maiden discography: Iron Maiden, Killers, Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind. Plus the Early Days DVD. None of these are among my favorite Maiden records, but Piece of Mind sure as hell sounded great after a while. Particularly Still Life, Sun and Steel, and To Tame a Land have grown on me. The Dortmund tracks from that DVD were also cool, very nice to see a Flight of Icarus live version from '83.
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Inspired by the current listening habits thread.
This weekend I've been digging into the early days of the Iron Maiden discography: Iron Maiden, Killers, Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind. Plus the Early Days DVD. None of these are among my favorite Maiden records, but Piece of Mind sure as hell sounded great after a while. Particularly Still Life, Sun and Steel, and To Tame a Land have grown on me. The Dortmund tracks from that DVD were also cool, very nice to see a Flight of Icarus live version from '83.
Those Hammersmith ‘82 and Dortmund ‘83 shows are awesome!
Now listening to…
Lionville - So Close to Heaven
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Winger - Pull
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@ Bluefish :metal
Checked out this album today...
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....and one song turned into another and before I knew it, I took in the whole thing!
40 minutes of nice crunchy heavy metal. Vocals are a mix of 80's style metal/hardcore/growlie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OYLY56gcLI&list=OLAK5uy_lY9U71V9wntCkp6qF0PT2ExFeBzr8tiQY
https://open.spotify.com/album/6sLXYnVG6I2jFGBvvDH7qU?si=QQfCldQ1TrqRH0bGS3gQYg
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Why, hell yes!
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One of the best albums these ears have ever heard!
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One of the best albums these ears have ever heard!
I’ve listened to it before, but that was my first "serious" listen. Really dug it.
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It's my favorite AC/DC album. Dog Eat Dog is a bit iffy, but other than that, it is top shelf.
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It's my favorite AC/DC album. Dog Eat Dog is a bit iffy, but other than that, it is top shelf.
Yeah, it has a roughness to it that's very cool. When I think about my favorite AC/DC record, though, it's typically between Powerage and Highway to Hell...
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It's my favorite AC/DC album. Dog Eat Dog is a bit iffy, but other than that, it is top shelf.
Yeah, it has a roughness to it that's very cool. When I think about my favorite AC/DC record, though, it's typically between Powerage and Highway to Hell...
To me, LTBR just wat more powerful and heavy. Powerage and Highway To Hell are both great, but neither are nearly as heavy as LTBR.
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It's my favorite AC/DC album. Dog Eat Dog is a bit iffy, but other than that, it is top shelf.
The only other AC/DC album I’ve listened to seriously is Back in Black and I think I liked this more. I really liked every song, including Dog Eat Dog.
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It's my favorite AC/DC album. Dog Eat Dog is a bit iffy, but other than that, it is top shelf.
The only other AC/DC album I’ve listened to seriously is Back in Black and I think I liked this more. I really liked every song, including Dog Eat Dog.
Back In Black is tremendous, obviously. The whole run from Powerage through For Those About To Rock is outstanding.
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It's my favorite AC/DC album. Dog Eat Dog is a bit iffy, but other than that, it is top shelf.
The only other AC/DC album I’ve listened to seriously is Back in Black and I think I liked this more. I really liked every song, including Dog Eat Dog.
Back In Black is tremendous, obviously. The whole run from Powerage through For Those About To Rock is outstanding.
I’m planning on picking up Powerage and Highway to Hell next time I go to the music store.
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It's my favorite AC/DC album. Dog Eat Dog is a bit iffy, but other than that, it is top shelf.
The only other AC/DC album I’ve listened to seriously is Back in Black and I think I liked this more. I really liked every song, including Dog Eat Dog.
Back In Black is tremendous, obviously. The whole run from Powerage through For Those About To Rock is outstanding.
I’m planning on picking up Powerage and Highway to Hell next time I go to the music store.
Can't go wrong there!
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I’m planning on picking up Powerage and Highway to Hell next time I go to the music store.
Can't go wrong there!
Agreed. I'm not even a hardcore AC/DC fan, but these albums are just fantastic. And while you are at it, get the "If You Want Blood You've Got It" live album. The energy in those live versions is something else.
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Im planning on never picking up an AC/DC album in my life. I'm stoked about it personally.
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Winger - Pull
Where's the love for this post ? :metal :metal
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Winger - Pull
Where's the love for this post ? :metal :metal
Right here. :heart :metal :heart :metal
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Winger - Pull
Where's the love for this post ? :metal :metal
Right here. :heart :metal :heart :metal
:metal :metal :metal
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Knock it off, people.
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back to topic:
Sting: The Dream Of The Blue Turtles
DT: A View From The Top Of The World
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Winger - Pull
Where's the love for this post ? :metal :metal
Right here. :heart :metal :heart :metal
:metal :metal :metal
:metardica: :metardica: :metardica:
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The Flower Kings - By Royal Decree
Winger - Pull
Where's the love for this post ? :metal :metal
Right here. :heart :metal :heart :metal
:metal :metal :metal
It really is a good album.
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Winger - Pull
Where's the love for this post ? :metal :metal
Right here. :heart :metal :heart :metal
:metal :metal :metal
It really is a good album.
Looking at this quote pyramid I guess I have an album to check out.
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Im planning on never picking up an AC/DC album in my life. I'm stoked about it personally.
I guess no love from you for these countrymen of yours? :biggrin:
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Winger - Pull
Where's the love for this post ? :metal :metal
Right here. :heart :metal :heart :metal
:metal :metal :metal
It really is a good album.
Looking at this quote pyramid I guess I have an album to check out.
I’m quite proud of what I started.
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It's my favorite AC/DC album. Dog Eat Dog is a bit iffy, but other than that, it is top shelf.
The only other AC/DC album I’ve listened to seriously is Back in Black and I think I liked this more. I really liked every song, including Dog Eat Dog.
Back In Black is tremendous, obviously. The whole run from Powerage through For Those About To Rock is outstanding.
I'd agree with that. I REALLY like High Voltage too, though Let There Be Rock is a shade of a step back (though it does have Problem Child, one of my favorite AC/DC tunes ever).
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Band of Horses - Things Are Great
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MICHELLE - AFTER DINNER WE TALK DREAMS
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Just how good is the guitar-work on this?? One of my very favorite melodic hard-rock albums...
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Michael Romeo- War of the Worlds pt. 2.
There's no doubt this makes my top 20 of the year! Yeah it sounds like Symphony X because that's how Mike writes and having Dino on vocals makes it feel like a new Sym X album, and a KICK ASS one at that! At times it feels like it has some Damnation Game vibes. Love it! The songs are so catchy. :metal
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Today at work....Top 5 of 2021!
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Today at work....Top 5 of 2021!
This sure is a nice batch! (also a reminder I have to do some F&J homework...haven't really explored the most recent albums, and I know they've been repeatedly praised here...)
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Just how good is the guitar-work on this?? One of my very favorite melodic hard-rock albums...
:tup
I mentioned this album in my Top 50 but ended up giving the slot to a couple of other Slamer albums - in hindsight this one probably should've made it.
The production he gets on a small budget is about as good as it gets and the playing is always melodic and tasteful.
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Yeah, full credit to Brent for turning me onto Slamer. He's such a tasteful guitar play and an amazing tone.
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Nothing special but still fun.
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:tup I love the vocalist on this album but the new one Dino takes it to the next level.
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Rush - Counterparts
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Luna Li - Duality
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Winger - Pull
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Genesis - Genesis
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:tup
I mentioned this album in my Top 50 but ended up giving the slot to a couple of other Slamer albums - in hindsight this one probably should've made it.
The production he gets on a small budget is about as good as it gets and the playing is always melodic and tasteful.
I'll go back to your Top 50 when I have some time, but do you have have a couple of recommendations for albums he plays on? I know his "main" band was Streets and then he played in a band called Seventh Key, or something like that...?
Yeah, full credit to Brent for turning me onto Slamer. He's such a tasteful guitar play and an amazing tone.
Yes, that tone, my goodness....full, smooth and with just the right amount of crunch in the riffs...
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:tup
I mentioned this album in my Top 50 but ended up giving the slot to a couple of other Slamer albums - in hindsight this one probably should've made it.
The production he gets on a small budget is about as good as it gets and the playing is always melodic and tasteful.
I'll go back to your Top 50 when I have some time, but do you have have a couple of recommendations for albums he plays on? I know his "main" band was Streets and then he played in a band called Seventh Key, or something like that...?
The first Streets album was a bit rough around the edges so I would go with Crimes In Mind ...........features Steve Walsh from Kansas. And yeah - the other album I mentioned in my top 50 was The Raging Fire from Seventh Key.
Those are probably his best for consistency. One of the better tracks on the first Streets album was If Love Should Go and there is a nice version of that as a bonus track on the very rare Japanese version of Slaves Of The New World. The first Steelhouse Lane album is worth a listen too but if you have a big AOR/melodic rock collection you probably have many of the songs on that album as they were largely songs he had already given to other artists prior. The other Seventh Key stuff is also worth tracking down.
He played most of the solos on Cherry Pie :)
Other than that , some people like his real early stuff from City Boy - never really got around to giving it a good listen but I have the album The Day The Earth Caught Fire , so presumably that's the one I decided was more my taste.
One old , rare Frontiers release that was also popular was the solo album he did for Terry Brock - Diamond Blue.
That should get you started :)
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Inspired by the current listening habits thread.
This weekend I've been digging into the early days of the Iron Maiden discography: Iron Maiden, Killers, Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind. Plus the Early Days DVD. None of these are among my favorite Maiden records, but Piece of Mind sure as hell sounded great after a while. Particularly Still Life, Sun and Steel, and To Tame a Land have grown on me. The Dortmund tracks from that DVD were also cool, very nice to see a Flight of Icarus live version from '83.
Those Hammersmith ‘82 and Dortmund ‘83 shows are awesome!
Indeed they are! Gonna watch Hammersmith now, thereby continuing my Early Days exploration. Listened to some of the BBC Archives and early tracks from Best of the B-sides yesterday. Bruce's energy on these early concerts is mindblowing.
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The first Streets album was a bit rough around the edges so I would go with Crimes In Mind ...........features Steve Walsh from Kansas. And yeah - the other album I mentioned in my top 50 was The Raging Fire from Seventh Key.
Those are probably his best for consistency. One of the better tracks on the first Streets album was If Love Should Go and there is a nice version of that as a bonus track on the very rare Japanese version of Slaves Of The New World. The first Steelhouse Lane album is worth a listen too but if you have a big AOR/melodic rock collection you probably have many of the songs on that album as they were largely songs he had already given to other artists prior. The other Seventh Key stuff is also worth tracking down.
He played most of the solos on Cherry Pie :)
Other than that , some people like his real early stuff from City Boy - never really got around to giving it a good listen but I have the album The Day The Earth Caught Fire , so presumably that's the one I decided was more my taste.
One old , rare Frontiers release that was also popular was the solo album he did for Terry Brock - Diamond Blue.
That should get you started :)
Thank you, appreciate this :tup
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:tup I love the vocalist on this album but the new one Dino takes it to the next level.
The two songs that have been released are great. The new singer is a major upgrade.
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Spiritbox - Eternal Blue
Sabaton - The War to End All Wars
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Jethro Tull - Songs from the Wood
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Marillion- An Hour Before It’s Dark, Radiation
Sigur Ros - () Valtari
Warrant - Dog Eat Dog
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Today at work, my faves from 2020...
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Going thru my B and C list albums of 2012:
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Within Temptation: Resist
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The Dear Hunter - The Color Spectrum, don't think I'll finish this.
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Marillion - Marillion.com, Anarachnophobia
Creye - s/t
1st Avenue - Tears and Triumph
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Genesis - Invisible Touch
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Alvin & The Chipmunks doing a bunch of 80s hits slowed down to 1/16th speed. This is AMAZING.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TU-MYe0SL9Q
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Alvin & The Chipmunks doing a bunch of 80s hits slowed down to 1/16th speed. This is AMAZING.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TU-MYe0SL9Q
A classic. :metal
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Vulfpeck - Thrill of the Arts
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Zierler- ESC.
Adagio- Life
Darkology- Fated To Burn
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Marillion - This Strange Engine
The Wishing Tree - Carnival of Souls
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Iron Maiden - The Book of Souls
Iron Maiden - Senjutsu
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Smith/Kotzen - Smith/Kotzen
Richie Kotzen - Into the Black
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Oh hell yes!!!!
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:metal
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Ghost - Prequelle - If ever a band and their image were polar opposites this is it. I like the album though.
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Genesis - We Can't Dance
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Winger - Pull
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Winger - Pull
I still think Down Incognito is one of the better songs to come from that era of bands.
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Queensrÿche - Queensrÿche EP
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Vulfpeck - The Beautiful Game
Winger - Pull
I still think Down Incognito is one of the better songs to come from that era of bands.
I agree with you 100%. You are a man of rare insight and perspicuity.
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Winger - Pull
I still think Down Incognito is one of the better songs to come from that era of bands.
Agree, but I think The Lucky One is even better.
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Hiatus Kaiyote - Tawk Tomahawk
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Winger - Pull
I still think Down Incognito is one of the better songs to come from that era of bands.
The highlight for me was "Junkyard Dog (Tears On Stone)"
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Hiatus Kaiyote - Choose Your Weapon
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Twisted Sister - You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll
Twisted Sister - Stay Hungry
And my 1-year-old is dancing to all of it!
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Twisted Sister - You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll
Twisted Sister - Stay Hungry
Too amazing albums, especially YCSRnR.
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Twisted Sister - You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll
Twisted Sister - Stay Hungry
Too amazing albums, especially YCSRnR.
Yeah, that’s always been my favorite.
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Winger - Pull
I still think Down Incognito is one of the better songs to come from that era of bands.
The highlight for me was "Junkyard Dog (Tears On Stone)"
See, Tim .... Reaper does have good musical tastes.
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Snarky Puppy - Live at GroundUP Music Festival
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Vulfpeck - Mr. Finish Line
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Jacob Moon - Fascination
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One listen each for these releases from today. Couldn't be more different, but the first impressions are positive for both.
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Genesis - Calling All Stations
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Genesis - Calling All Stations
Fuck, that's terrible. I'm calling it.
The Amazing Devil - The Horror and the Wild
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In the Twenties (Twentieeeees).
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Genesis - Calling All Stations
Fuck, that's terrible. I'm calling it.
There are some real duds on that, but I like most of it. It's a bit of an acquired taste admittedly. Uncertain Weather and The Dividing Line in particular are really good.
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Derek Webb - She Must and Shall Go Free
Genesis - Calling All Stations
Fuck, that's terrible. I'm calling it.
There are some real duds on that, but I like most of it. It's a bit of an acquired taste admittedly. Uncertain Weather and The Dividing Line in particular are really good.
I'll take your word for it. I'm just not that invested.
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Genesis - Calling All Stations
Fuck, that's terrible. I'm calling it.
There are some real duds on that, but I like most of it. It's a bit of an acquired taste admittedly. Uncertain Weather and The Dividing Line in particular are really good.
The whole thing kinda feels like a demo. There’s no life to any of it. Lots of droning on and on, and nearly every song is at the same tempo. AND…there’s more. Nearly every song fades out. It’s like they couldn’t think of an ending for anything. Ok. I’m done.
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https://abitabyss.bandcamp.com/album/rural-m-tal
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I bought that Phenomena album when it came out. Still have the vinyl upstairs.
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I bought that Phenomena album when it came out. Still have the vinyl upstairs.
Upstairs? Why, may I ask, is it upstairs?
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I bought that Phenomena album when it came out. Still have the vinyl upstairs.
Upstairs? Why, may I ask, is it upstairs?
It's in my attic, with the rest of my albums. ;D
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I bought that Phenomena album when it came out. Still have the vinyl upstairs.
Upstairs? Why, may I ask, is it upstairs?
It's in my attic, with the rest of my albums. ;D
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You just inspired this!
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Other than Draw The Line, Toys is my least fave of the 70's Aerosmith albums.
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Other than Draw The Line, Toys is my least fave of the 70's Aerosmith albums.
You like the debut more than Toys? Wow. Other than the debut I feel like all the other 70s albums are just solid, top to bottom.
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Bruce Dickinson - The Chemical Wedding
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It’s been a frontman solo album kinda day
Bruce Dickinson - Accident of Birth
Rob Halford - Resurrection
David Lee Roth - A Little Ain’t Enough
David Lee Roth - DLR Band
Sammy Hagar - Red Voodoo
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Getting better with each listen.
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Such a colorful and quirky album of folkish power metal (and a bunch of other things)
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The riffs on this thing are wicked good!
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Bruce Dickinson - The Chemical Wedding
Bruce Dickinson - Accident of Birth
Great stuff. Can never decide which one I like better. Chemical Wedding is amazing, heavier and a little more adventurous, but Accident has fantastic songs too (and despite liking both Balls to Picasso and Skunkworks, I can't deny it was super-exciting to have Dickinson and Smith on the same album again). I guess it's a good thing we have both :)
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Bruce Dickinson - The Chemical Wedding
Bruce Dickinson - Accident of Birth
Great stuff. Can never decide which one I like better. Chemical Wedding is amazing, heavier and a little more adventurous, but Accident has fantastic songs too (and despite liking both Balls to Picasso and Skunkworks, I can't deny it was super-exciting to have Dickinson and Smith on the same album again). I guess it's a good thing we have both :)
I couldn’t have said it better myself. I haven’t listened to these in a looooong time. I totally forgot how good of a solo catalog Bruce has.
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Such a colorful and quirky album of folkish power metal (and a bunch of other things)
I love this album.
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Bruce Dickinson - The Chemical Wedding
Bruce Dickinson - Accident of Birth
Great stuff. Can never decide which one I like better. Chemical Wedding is amazing, heavier and a little more adventurous, but Accident has fantastic songs too (and despite liking both Balls to Picasso and Skunkworks, I can't deny it was super-exciting to have Dickinson and Smith on the same album again). I guess it's a good thing we have both :)
I couldn’t have said it better myself. I haven’t listened to these in a looooong time. I totally forgot how good of a solo catalog Bruce has.
Amen to all you folk and I also couldn't have said it any better and could listen to any those Dickinson albums all day any day but it's hard to choose between Chemical and Accident for the very reasons Nick_Z (or is that ROY_Z ;) ) said above!
Was recently fortunate to have got Accident Of Birth on LP finally which almost completes my vinyl haul of the Dickinson solo releases only the excellent Skunkworks now to get! :metal
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The Cult - Love
Oingo Boingo - Only A Lad
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IQ - Ever
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Creed - Human Clay
No questions, shut up. It’s a childhood favourite and it still has plenty of bangers on it. Pretty much everything but the two most well known tracks on this thing are awesome.
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Creed - Human Clay
No questions, shut up. It’s a childhood favourite and it still has plenty of bangers on it. Pretty much everything but the two most well known tracks on this thing are awesome.
Creed will always kinda hold a special place in my heart.
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Creed - Human Clay
No questions, shut up. It’s a childhood favourite and it still has plenty of bangers on it. Pretty much everything but the two most well known tracks on this thing are awesome.
Ignore the haters. This is a good rock album.
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X - Wild Gift
Love/Hate - Black Out In the Red Room
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Girlish & The Chronicles- Haail To The Heroes
New Horizon - Gate of the Gods
Marillion- An Hour Before It’s Dark
Star One Revel In Time
Steve Vai - Inviolate
The Ferrymen - One More river To Cross
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Creed - Human Clay
No questions, shut up. It’s a childhood favourite and it still has plenty of bangers on it. Pretty much everything but the two most well known tracks on this thing are awesome.
Ignore the haters. This is a good rock album.
All those Creed albums were good rock albums.
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Nice! And not much talked about...
The Edge of Forever is one of my very favorite songs of theirs
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I did a tour through 1976 this afternoon while doing some work around the house.
Rainbow - Rising
Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny
Scorpions - Virgin Killer
UFO - No Heavy Petting
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I did a tour through 1976 this afternoon while doing some work around the house.
Rainbow - Rising
Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny
Scorpions - Virgin Killer
UFO - No Heavy Petting
Not too shabby ;)
Man, 1976 was quite a year for rock/hard rock...
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I did a tour through 1976 this afternoon while doing some work around the house.
Rainbow - Rising
Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny
Scorpions - Virgin Killer
UFO - No Heavy Petting
That is an amazing batch of albums.
As the self proclaimed biggest UFO fan on DTF, I will say that No Heavy Petting is my favorite studio album. Also, other than the Strangers version of Rock Bottom, I'm A Loser is my favorite UFO studio track.
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Creed - Human Clay
No questions, shut up. It’s a childhood favourite and it still has plenty of bangers on it. Pretty much everything but the two most well known tracks on this thing are awesome.
Ignore the haters. This is a good rock album.
All those Creed albums were good rock albums.
Huh… not gonna lie, I REALLY didn’t think there’d be anyone else defending those guys. Don’t worry, I love Alter Bridge and Tremonti too.
Today, I’m listening to Ghost Mile by Voyager.
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Creed - Human Clay
No questions, shut up. It’s a childhood favourite and it still has plenty of bangers on it. Pretty much everything but the two most well known tracks on this thing are awesome.
Ignore the haters. This is a good rock album.
All those Creed albums were good rock albums.
Huh… not gonna lie, I REALLY didn’t think there’d be anyone else defending those guys. Don’t worry, I love Alter Bridge and Tremonti too.
Today, I’m listening to Ghost Mile by Voyager.
They were solid. Full Circle was a pretty damn good comeback album too.
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I loved their song My Sacrifice when I was a wrestling fan 2 decades ago. Still dig it.
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Yeah sweet!
Their debut My Own Prison was recommended to me by my local brick and mortar guy (you know, back when the retail folks would get to know their customers, he did it with quite a few the old 'Hey have a listen, I think you'll like these guys mate' also most notably for Charon The Dying Daylights)...
Anyway thanks to that was well and truly a fan by the time of Human Clay and being blown away by that sophomore is an understatement.
Back in 01/02 we hit Melbourne and saw Creed live for the Weathered tour and that decision was VERY much inspired by Sevendust being the support. This was their Animosity period and was set to be the show of all shows for me personally, but unfortunately Sevendust cancelled a week out due to the tragic passing of Lajon's brother so wasn't to be... Creed were great though \m/
Anyway, you'll get no argument from me, Creed rocked!
ETA IMO Is This The End and To Whom It May Concern were two of their finest tunes neither of which featured on their albums proper!
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Girlish & The Chronicles- Haail To The Heroes
New Horizon - Gate of the Gods
Marillion- An Hour Before It’s Dark
Star One Revel In Time
Steve Vai - Inviolate
The Ferrymen - One More river To Cross
I was doing some 2022 listening yesterday as well. I didn't know that Girish had a new release out. I'll spin it sometime this week. :tup
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Now listening to Hans Zimmer doing the Dark Knight Trilogy medley live. The part from Dark Knight Rises, Deshi Basara, just proves that the man knows how to go metal underneath his scores.
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Pain of Salvation - Entropia
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Drug Church - Hygiene
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Riverside - Out of Myself
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Widowspeak - The Jacket
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Over the last couple of days...
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BTBAM: Colors II
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Ditto, but all today. :)
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Bryan Adams - So Happy It Hurts
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It was 1979 today at work!
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It was 1979 today at work!
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Nice!! :metal :metal
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Iron Maiden - Maiden England ‘88
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Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back In Time
Alice Cooper - Trash
Motörhead - Ace of Spades
Skid Row - s/t
Threads of Fate - The Cold Embrace of the Light - have you heard this Tim? Some death vocals and rhythms on it but not too many. Some beautiful melodic stuff too. I really enjoyed it.
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Threads of Fate - The Cold Embrace of the Light - have you heard this Tim? Some death vocals and rhythms on it but not too many. Some beautiful melodic stuff too. I really enjoyed it.
Yes! That came out last week, right? I listened to a couple of tracks and it's very nice. I have it Saved on Spotify and I have to go back and finish it.
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Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back In Time
That made me lol. Yes I’m easily amused. ;D
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Nice! And not much talked about...
The Edge of Forever is one of my very favorite songs of theirs
My favorite Sym X album personally.
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IQ - Ever
This again :P
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Jenny Hval - Classic Objects
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Brandon Boyd - Echoes & Cocoons
Halfway through, it's not awful but it's far from great.
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How exactly are we posting images, btw?
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Hana Vu - Parking Lot (EP)
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How exactly are we posting images, btw?
[ i m g ] url [ / i m g ] without the spaces
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Rush - Clockwork Angels
Mostly this album just suffers from being too one note. It's all kind of heavy and sludgy aside from Halo Effect and The Garden, and those songs still somehow manage to be really sludgy sounding. But I think the songs in general are pretty strong. Just wish there were a bit more variety and crisper production.
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Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer - Recordings from the Aland Islands
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Wednesday - Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling 'em Up
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It was 1986 at work today!
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Yes, I was at my desk all day!
Also, I love Pete Gill's drumming on Orgasmatron. It's easily my favorite Motorhead album. I wish that lineup made another album together.
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Derek Webb - I See Things Upside Down
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Any good? :)
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Any good? :)
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lol
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Excellent prog, pre Black Bonzo!
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Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler - Neck And Neck
Really solid album which reminds me that I need to give more Chet Atkins stuff a listen.
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Haken - Aquarius
It's still a favourite of mine in their catalogue. Perhaps even #2 after The Mountain.
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Haken - Aquarius
It's still a favourite of mine in their catalogue. Perhaps even #2 after The Mountain.
I think out of their six albums, this one ranks at #4 for me. That said, however, Haken is so consistent in how good their music is that I could easily rank it higher. The Mountain will always be my #1, though (unless a future Haken album is better, which I could see happening). Now that I'm thinking about this, I want to listen to Aquarius again today...
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Derek Webb - The House Show (Live)
Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler - Neck And Neck
Really solid album which reminds me that I need to give more Chet Atkins stuff a listen.
Nice!
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Jethro Tull - Roots to Branches
D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Troika
Testament - The Gathering
Return to Forever - Where Have I Known You Before
Fates Warning - Darkness in a Different Light
Rush - Moving Pictures
Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon
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Vulfpeck - Hill Climber
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I hit this on Monday. Great album.
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...with thanks to Tim for the recommendation. Such a neat album, with great guitar playing and melodies.
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...with thanks to Tim for the recommendation. Such a neat album, with great guitar playing and melodies.
Oh hell yes!! You're welcome. Great album. Their 2016 debut is fantastic as well.
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I hit this on Monday. Great album.
First serious listen and I agree.
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Love this album, absolute masterpiece
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That’s weird… my link didn’t work…
Ok, I’m listening to Alter Bridge’s Fortress album.
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Awesome album!
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It's taken me years to get around to listening to this. I liked it! Can't believe Devy was only 19 here!
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Derek Webb - Mockingbird
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Amber Mark - 3:33am
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It's taken me years to get around to listening to this. I liked it! Can't believe Devy was only 19 here!
Absolute gem. Excellent pick!!!!!!
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It's taken me years to get around to listening to this. I liked it! Can't believe Devy was only 19 here!
Absolute gem. Excellent pick!!!!!!
Yea, I'm a huge Devin fan but only familiar with some of Vai's output. I enjoyed it a lot.
A few more from today:
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Pinegrove - Everything So Far
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Listened to this band for the first time a few days ago, listened to their latest album and I like it. Pretty chill album with some good passages.
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Shark Island- Law of the Order
Brian Adams - Waking Up The Neighbours
Judas Priest - Defenders of the Faith
Marillion - Marbles
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It was 1983 at work today...
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Spent the entire day at my desk.
Lots of heavy hitters left. Will continue 1983 tomorrow.
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones - Half The City
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Jonas Lindberg & The other side: "Miles from nowhere"
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It was 1983 at work today...
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Spent the entire day at my desk.
Lots of heavy hitters left. Will continue 1983 tomorrow.
Damn! Real nice list! I really hope Sabbath remixes and remasters Born Again! Great songs but pretty much inaudible. Iommi said recently somewhere, they were going to do it. Lets see.
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I never had a problem with the way it sounded. Incredible album.
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Charli XCX - Crash
Disappointing.
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Is it only me or the chorus of A Vision sounds a lot like the kind of choruses Symphony X would come up with a decade later?
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Charli XCX - Crash
Disappointing.
Well I'm never going to listen to this album but I am presuming the cover is the only highlight.
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Is it only me or the chorus of A Vision sounds a lot like the kind of choruses Symphony X would come up with a decade later?
To me, it sounds just like the Journey song “Mother, Father”. Go listen. DT even covered that song in 2004.
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My favorite live album of all-time.
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Is it only me or the chorus of A Vision sounds a lot like the kind of choruses Symphony X would come up with a decade later?
To me, it sounds just like the Journey song “Mother, Father”. Go listen. DT even covered that song in 2004.
Have never heard that cover. Is it available anywhere?
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Rush - Power Windows
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Is it only me or the chorus of A Vision sounds a lot like the kind of choruses Symphony X would come up with a decade later?
To me, it sounds just like the Journey song “Mother, Father”. Go listen. DT even covered that song in 2004.
Have never heard that cover. Is it available anywhere?
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Is it only me or the chorus of A Vision sounds a lot like the kind of choruses Symphony X would come up with a decade later?
To me, it sounds just like the Journey song “Mother, Father”. Go listen. DT even covered that song in 2004.
Ah my favorite Journey song. Yeah I can definitely hear similarities.
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Banged out 4 more 1983 albums tonight!
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Is it only me or the chorus of A Vision sounds a lot like the kind of choruses Symphony X would come up with a decade later?
To me, it sounds just like the Journey song “Mother, Father”. Go listen. DT even covered that song in 2004.
Have never heard that cover. Is it available anywhere?
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Nice! I’ll look it up.
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I never had a problem with the way it sounded. Incredible album.
What? I would love to hear the version you have, seriously.
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I never had a problem with the way it sounded. Incredible album.
What? I would love to hear the version you have, seriously.
Those Iommi solos are fucking shrill.
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I never had a problem with the way it sounded. Incredible album.
What? I would love to hear the version you have, seriously.
Those Iommi solos are fucking shrill.
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I love that album Tomislav95.
Periphery - IV: HAIL STAN - First time listening to these guys and I love the record so far (about 1/3 in)
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Live in NYC - 1993
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Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard
"But liiiiines get broooken down".
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Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard
"But liiiiines get broooken down".
Excellent!
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:hefdaddy
Yes
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Portico Quartet - Next Stop (EP)
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Converge - The Poacher Diaries (Redux) EP
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Eric Johnson - Venus Isle
Lynch Mob - Wicked Sensation
Tesla - Bust A Nut
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Nowadays I just listen 80's dark, retro musics. Mostly vocal free but I love the theme I really like 80's iconic instrument synthesizer.
I made a spotify list if you interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6KKhGUe8MHKr2k4iwZeLt2?si=f70ffd7edb1d40b3&nd=1
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Banged out 4 more 1983 albums today at work..
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Excellent album!
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The L.I.F.E. Project - Big F.O.U.R EP
Josh Rand (Stone Sour) and Casandra Carson's (Paralandra) side project band. They put out an EP of original material last year, which introduced me to the amazing voice of Casandra, and just released this tribute EP to the Big Four.
I just finished it and, holy crap, Casandra blew my mind on One. Her voice is just so powerful. I'm actually seeing Paralandra in a couple of weeks so I get to hear her live.
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Alanis Morissette - Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie
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AURORA - All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend
AURORA - Infections of a Different Kind (Step 1)
AURORA - A Different Kind of Human (Step 2)
Music for the soul! :heart
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Today at work...
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Today at work...
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Don't care what anyone says this was a cracking Sabbath album, finally upgraded my own CD copy last year. SO hope we get the remasters Tony speaks of :metal
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Scorpions - Rock Believer
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The L.I.F.E. Project - Big F.O.U.R EP
Josh Rand (Stone Sour) and Casandra Carson's (Paralandra) side project band. They put out an EP of original material last year, which introduced me to the amazing voice of Casandra, and just released this tribute EP to the Big Four.
I just finished it and, holy crap, Casandra blew my mind on One. Her voice is just so powerful. I'm actually seeing Paralandra in a couple of weeks so I get to hear her live.
I liked the EP from last year, and this showed up in my Spotify radar on Friday. Looking forward to giving it a spin.
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Literally this minute finished Virus by Haken. Did Vector last night. Going to do each studio album in reverse chronological order (Affinity, Restoration, Mountain, Visions, Aquarius) and then cap it off with L1VE, working the bonus EP tracks in between I’d I can work out a good way to do so. Any ideas?
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Sun Ra and his Arkestra - Omniverse (Expanded Edition 2021)
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Today at work...
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Don't care what anyone says this was a cracking Sabbath album, finally upgraded my own CD copy last year. SO hope we get the remasters Tony speaks of :metal
Agreed, 100%. Great display of many facets of Sabbath's sound.
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Aaah, the memories! To this day, one of my absolute favorite melodic death metal albums. Still remember when this came out - Went into it as a big fan of their debut (Skydancer) and had high expectations. When Punish My Heaven started, I knew I was in for a treat. So much going on in here (sometimes maybe a little too much ;D). Great record.
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Brad Mehldau - Jacob's Ladder
EDIT: Holy crap, this is awesome. If you like jazz as well as prog, I HIGHLY suggest this album. Here's a blurb from Mehldau's website about it:
Brad Mehldau’s album Jacob’s Ladder features new music that reflects on scripture and the search for God through music inspired by the prog rock he loved as a young adolescent – his gateway to the fusion that eventually led to his discovery of jazz. Featured musicians on the album include label mates Chris Thile and Cécile McLorin Salvant, as well as Mark Guiliana, Becca Stevens, Joel Frahm, and others.
You can tell some of the songs he "covers" ("reinterprets" is a better term - some sections are surprisingly close to the original, while other sections explore tangents as well) from the track listing.
01. maybe as his skies are wide
02. Herr und Knecht
03. (Entr’acte) Glam Perfume
04. Cogs in Cogs, Pt. I: Dance
05. Cogs in Cogs, Pt. II: Song
06. Cogs in Cogs, Pt. III: Double Fugue
07. Tom Sawyer
08. Vou correndo te encontrar / Racecar
09. Jacob’s Ladder, Pt. I: Liturgy
10. Jacob’s Ladder, Pt. II: Song
11. Jacob’s Ladder, Pt. III: Ladder
12. Heaven: I. All Once – II. Life Seeker – III. Würm – IV. Epilogue: It Was a Dream but I Carry It Still
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Chick Corea - Piano Works
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Nice pair!!
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That kid in the bottom picture wouldn't know what to do with a nice pair.
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Today at work...
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Don't care what anyone says this was a cracking Sabbath album, finally upgraded my own CD copy last year. SO hope we get the remasters Tony speaks of :metal
Agreed, 100%. Great display of many facets of Sabbath's sound.
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Aaah, the memories! To this day, one of my absolute favorite melodic death metal albums. Still remember when this came out - Went into it as a big fan of their debut (Skydancer) and had high expectations. When Punish My Heaven started, I knew I was in for a treat. So much going on in here (sometimes maybe a little too much ;D). Great record.
My knowledge on DT is spotty. Mainly have a few of their later ones. Saw the reissue of this plus Minds I yesterday so picked both up. First time hearing it and I'm not disappointed.
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That kid in the bottom picture wouldn't know what to do with a nice pair.
:rollin
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My knowledge on DT is spotty. Mainly have a few of their later ones. Saw the reissue of this plus Minds I yesterday so picked both up. First time hearing it and I'm not disappointed.
Oh, I am jealous then ;D
DT were true pioneers of the genre, even before they got relatively bigger. Their debut was a little rough around the edges (understandably), but it had some real gems (and some delicious "folky" touches) - incidentally, Anders Friden (now vocalist for In Flames) did vocals on that one, and Mikael Stanne played guitar. The Gallery was in many ways a big leap forward. It still suffers a bit from excess of "youthful enthusiasm" and sometimes the songs don't run as smooth as they could, but there is so much magical stuff in it. For me, as I said above, it also brings back memories of a fantastic time of music discovery.
The Mind's I was good too - more streamlined, which at the time was a little disappointing, but with great songs nonetheless (Dreamlore Degenerate, Hedon, Insanity's Crescendo, Tongues...)
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I'm not sure how they slipped by when I was heavily getting into In Flames and Soilwork. I think I just took to them more back then thinking about it now. DT have always been a bit harder to get into but this is a wonderful album.
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Oh hell yeah!
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Oh hell no! :lol
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Oh hell no! :lol
C’mon TAC! Come over to the dark side!
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Queen - A Night at the Opera
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Same here, plus:
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Charli XCX - Crash
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The new Weezer EP, "SZNZ: Spring".
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Hinako Omori - a journey...
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Gospel - S.R.O.
Gospel - Tango
Gospel - The Moon is a Dead World
The Tea Party - The Tea Party
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Karcius - Grey White Silver Yellow and Gold
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I've been listening to a lot of traditional metal lately:
Accept - Blood of the Nations
Accept - Stalingrad
Accept - Blind Rage
Accept - The Rise of Chaos
Accept - Too Mean to Die
Jag Panzer - Casting the Stones
Jag Panzer - The Deviant Chord
Ghost - Impera
Halford - Resurrection
Halford - Live Insurrection
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Ghost - Impera
Jimmy Eat World - Futures
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
Queensryche - Empire
Queensryche - Promised Land
SoSo - I Wouldn't Call this Success... but It's Close Enough
White Lies - As I Try Not to Fall Apart
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^^^^
So fucking good. :metal
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Accept - Blood of the Nations
Accept - Stalingrad
Accept - Blind Rage
Accept - The Rise of Chaos
Accept - Too Mean to Die
They've had a solid AF run of albums with Mark Tornillo. I freaking loved Too Mean To Die.
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I think Rise of Chaos is my fav from that run. Something about that one really clicked with me.
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I think Rise of Chaos is my fav from that run. Something about that one really clicked with me.
I'll be at my desk for most of the day tomorrow. Those albums just might be my playlist.
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Incredible they have done 5 albums with Mark. Feels just like yesterday when I first heard Blood of the Nations upon release.
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Radiohead - In Rainbows
:hat :hat
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Ghost - Impera
Scorpions - Rock Believer
Angel - Angel
Michael Schenker - Adventures of the Imagination
Prism - Armageddon
The Clash - Combat Rock
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Michael Schenker - Adventures of the Imagination
This is a real special album for me as I detailed in the UFO Listening Party Thread.
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Michael Schenker - Adventures of the Imagination
This is a real special album for me as I detailed in the UFO Listening Party Thread.
Yes, I purchased it as a result of your listening party :tup
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Michael Schenker - Adventures of the Imagination
This is a real special album for me as I detailed in the UFO Listening Party Thread.
Yes, I purchased it as a result of your listening party :tup
:metal :metal :metal
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I think Rise of Chaos is my fav from that run. Something about that one really clicked with me.
For me, in that run, it's Blood of the Nations, no doubt. Incredible album, among their very best.
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I think Rise of Chaos is my fav from that run. Something about that one really clicked with me.
For me, in that run, it's Blood of the Nations, no doubt. Incredible album, among their very best.
Hard to argue with that.
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Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
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Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Well, that's enough of that.
Derek Webb - The Ringing Bell
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Faith No More
All the bonus discs with all the B-sides, covers, remixes and live performances. so much amazing stuff in these 2nd discs. I find the King extra the most enjoyable ones on here.
The Real Thing
1. "Sweet Emotion"
2. "Epic" (Radio Remix Edit)
3. "Falling to Pieces" (Matt Wallace Mix)
4. "Cowboy Song" ("From Out of Nowhere" B-side)
5. "The Grade" ("From Out of Nowhere" B-side)
6. "From Out of Nowhere" (Extended Mix)
7. "War Pigs" (Live in Berlin September 11, 1989)
8. "Surprise! You're Dead!" (Live in Sheffield 1990)
9. "Chinese Arithmetic" (Live in Sheffield 1990)
10. "Underwater Love" (Live at Brixton Academy 1990)
11. "As the Worm Turns" (Live at Brixton Academy 1990)
Angel Dust
1 "Easy" (Cooler Version)
2 "Das Schützenfest"
3 "As the Worm Turns"
4 "Let's Lynch the Landlord"
5 "Midlife Crisis" (Video Mix)
6 "A Small Victory" (R-Evolution 23 (Full Moon) Mix)
7 "Easy" (Live in Munich September 11, 1992)
8 "Be Aggressive" (Live in Munich September 11, 1992)
9 "Kindergarten" (Live in Munich September 11, 1992)
10 "A Small Victory" (Live in Munich September 11, 1992)
11 "Mark Bowen" (Live in Munich September 11, 1992)
12 "We Care a Lot" (Live in Munich September 11, 1992)
13 "Midlife Crisis" (Live in Dekalb, IL September 20, 1992)
14 "Land of Sunshine" (Live in Dekalb, IL September 20, 1992)
15 "Edge of the World" (Live in St. Louis, MO September 18, 1992)
16 "RV" (Live in Dekalb, IL September 20, 1992)
17 "The World Is Yours"
King For A Day... Fool For A Lifetime
1. "Evidence" (Spanish)
2. "Absolute Zero"
3. "Greenfields"
4. "I Started a Joke"
5. "Spanish Eyes"
6. "I Won't Forget You"
7. "Hippie Jam"
8. "Instrumental"
9. "I Wanna Fuck Myself"
10. "Evidence" (Portuguese)
11. "Digging the Grave" (Live)
12. "The Gentle Art of Making Enemies" (Live)
13. "Interview" (B-Side)
Album Of The Year
1 "Pristina" (Billy Gould mix)
2 "Last Cup of Sorrow" (Roli Mosimann mix)
3 "She Loves Me Not" (Spinna Main mix)
4 "Ashes to Ashes" (DJ Icey & Maestro mix)
5 "Light Up & Let Go"
6 "The Big Kahuna"
7 "This Guy's In Love With You" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) (Live)
8 "Collision" (Live)
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Didn't know they had a new one coming out. Though, release date says May. Are you from the future?
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I appreciate this one more now than when it came out.
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If there's anyone who hasn't heard this, it's classic John Sykes along with Tony Franklin on Bass and Vinny Appice on Drums.
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Didn't know they had a new one coming out. Though, release date says May. Are you from the future?
Yes, May 20 release. I was asked to review it and its back to their Unreal and Anima style. Love it so far.
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Pantera - Far Beyond Driven :metal :metal :metal - the 28th anniversary of the album's release.
Dark Funeral - We Are the Apocalypse
Dark Funeral - Where Shadows Forever Reign
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Pantera - Far Beyond Driven :metal :metal :metal - the 28th anniversary of the album's release.
Man, 28 years. I actually remember the day it came out, me and some of the metalhead buddies in my class, we were pretty excited - after school, I got my CD from the store, went home and was shocked by how brutal the opening was with Strength Beyond Strength.
Great album - maybe a bit too "over the top"-heavy at times, which makes me like it less than Vulgar...but, yes, great memories.
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I'm a bit late to the party on this one. On my second listen now and enjoying it.
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Rush-Signals
Queen-A Night At The Odeon
The Beatles-Help
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I have been dedicating time to listen to the Judas Priest albums that no one seems to really like. Point of Entry, Turbo and Ram it Down. I honestly don't see the problem with any of them. I can see why people bash Turbo, but it still have some great songs on it. I think it just suffers along side Ram it Down because they came in between two of their best 80s albums.
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Nice! I can't remember if you're a Coheed fan or not? That is probably my favourite album of all time right there. Let's hear the reasons you agree with me.
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I'm a bit late to the party on this one. On my second listen now and enjoying it.
It's easily my favourite RoN album, although their latest is growing on me. I really didn't rate it on first few listens but it is definitely growing each time I spin it.
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black midi - Cavalcovers (EP)
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black midi - Cavalcovers (EP)
I haven't been able to get into this band but their cover of 21st Century Schizoid Man is one of the best I've heard, I'd dare say the instrumentation surpasses the original.
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I have been dedicating time to listen to the Judas Priest albums that no one seems to really like. Point of Entry, Turbo and Ram it Down. I honestly don't see the problem with any of them. I can see why people bash Turbo, but it still have some great songs on it. I think it just suffers along side Ram it Down because they came in between two of their best 80s albums.
I really like all 3 albums.
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Such an amazing album! :metal :metal :metal
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Nice! I can't remember if you're a Coheed fan or not? That is probably my favourite album of all time right there. Let's hear the reasons you agree with me.
Working my way up through the discography but I'm so sloooow. First time listening to it. In keeping secrets is great.
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Nice! I can't remember if you're a Coheed fan or not? That is probably my favourite album of all time right there. Let's hear the reasons you agree with me.
Working my way up through the discography but I'm so sloooow. First time listening to it. In keeping secrets is great.
Well to be fair I was not a fan of this album on first listen. I had heard Welcome Home and was expecting more of the same. Didn't really know what I was letting myself in for back then, and I just didn't get it at all.
You're right, In Keeping Secrets is great, but then I think all of their albums are great :hefdaddy
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I have been dedicating time to listen to the Judas Priest albums that no one seems to really like. Point of Entry, Turbo and Ram it Down. I honestly don't see the problem with any of them. I can see why people bash Turbo, but it still have some great songs on it. I think it just suffers along side Ram it Down because they came in between two of their best 80s albums.
All great albums to me. I actually love Turbo. When it first came out Glenn Tipton said there was no keyboards on it because they were played on guitar, 😂. Back then you were a poser or sell out if it was radio friendly. But I "accepted" what they did and liked it! Reckless and Out in the cold hit me instantly and the rest grew on me. Ram it Down is great as well. As far as Point of entry I always loved it. My favorite Priest album is Stained Class but SFV and DOTF are right up there. To many, Judas Priest are the best metal band in existence and I won't argue that. When I was in High school it was always between Priest and Maiden, can't argue either way but we had fun debates on it. Old school forever! :metal
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I have been dedicating time to listen to the Judas Priest albums that no one seems to really like. Point of Entry, Turbo and Ram it Down. I honestly don't see the problem with any of them. I can see why people bash Turbo, but it still have some great songs on it. I think it just suffers along side Ram it Down because they came in between two of their best 80s albums.
I think all three of those Priest albums are spotty, but there are some legit great songs on each. Desert Plains for me is a top notch Priest song, not to mention in my top 5 driving songs ever.
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Those three albums are absolutely brutal. I ran through them last year in the JP thread, and they were all worse than I remember, honestly. Turbo fucking blows big monkey chunks. I mean WTF??? Judas Leppard?
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I just spun that two weeks ago. Fucking killer album.
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Probably should listen to some Number of the Beast today seeing as it was released 40 years ago to the day. It was I think also the first full Maiden I listened to start to finish before getting Live after Death.
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I have really been digging War of the Worlds part 1. Part 2 comes out Friday!
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Muddy Magnolias - Broken People
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Wow, I have a very vague recollection of seeing this reviewed in some magazine in the mid-90s...? Is this good?
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones - Sea of Noise
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Pinegrove - Cardinal
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Wow, I have a very vague recollection of seeing this reviewed in some magazine in the mid-90s...? Is this good?
It's not bad. It was worth the listen. Picture Twisted Sister at their heaviest, but German. In fact they do a cover of You Can't Stop Rock n Roll.
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The Weeknd - Dawn FM
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Derek Webb - Stockholm Syndrome
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Those three albums are absolutely brutal. I ran through them last year in the JP thread, and they were all worse than I remember, honestly. Turbo fucking blows big monkey chunks. I mean WTF??? Judas Leppard?
So its safe to say you do NOT like Turbo? What's wrong with Judas Leppard man? Didn't they write the Accept song SCREAMING for a LOVE BITE? :biggrin:
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But that's one song of suckage. Metal Heart is an amazing album!
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But that's one song of suckage. Metal Heart is an amazing album!
I love it! But I know you're a closet Turbo Lover !!! I'll send you a shirt from that tour, no problem. They opened with Out In The Cold. Dokken opened that show. Awesome!
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I dedicate this one to TAC, the true one and only Turbo Lover.
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:lol I agree with TAC...Turbo and Ram It Down are pretty weak. I do love Point of Entry though, which was my first Priest album.
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But that's one song of suckage. Metal Heart is an amazing album!
I love it! But I know you're a closet Turbo Lover !!! I'll send you a shirt from that tour, no problem. They opened with Out In The Cold. Dokken opened that show. Awesome!
You don't say??
June 4, 1986
Providence Civic Center
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Oh, and look who was watching the show right next to us!
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One of the albums I listened to the most in 2016. Hadn't revisited it in a while. Great stuff, melodic and thrashy at the same time.
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That's a great album.
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But that's one song of suckage. Metal Heart is an amazing album!
I love it! But I know you're a closet Turbo Lover !!! I'll send you a shirt from that tour, no problem. They opened with Out In The Cold. Dokken opened that show. Awesome!
You don't say??
June 4, 1986
Providence Civic Center
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Oh, and look who was watching the show right next to us!
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Nice!!! Don is a Turbo Lover??? Are there any shows you didn't have a camera at back then?
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Are there any shows you didn't have a camera at back then?
Oh plenty!
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I love this album! Playing it myself! :metal :metal :metal :metal
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I love this album! Playing it myself! :metal :metal :metal :metal
See, that's a tour I didn't bring a camera to.
Dio
Megadeth
Sanctuary
That's a hell of a bill, though I thought Sanctuary blew mutt nuggets.
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Vulfpeck - Live at Madison Square Garden
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A Perfect Circle - Eat The Elephant
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One of the albums I listened to the most in 2016. Hadn't revisited it in a while. Great stuff, melodic and thrashy at the same time.
I enjoy it more than I did in 2016. I'm not a musician at all, so I don't have a perfect explanation. But to my ears, Worship Music had some songs that seemed to be tuned differently or lower. That allowed Joey to sing lower at times, or more aggressive.
On For All Kings, Joey's vocal melodies aren't as dynamic - he always sounds like he's singing a bit too high, making all of the songs sound the same to me. That being said, there are some awesome songs on the record - Blood Eagle Wings is so kickass, especially with the heavy middle section.
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Derek Webb - Feedback
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Been awhile since I saw an opening band and then went and got their album after.... but this is a bit different for my normal tastes and am enjoying it:
Bad Omens - THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND
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It was 1980 today at work!!
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:metal
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While doing a bit of work from home early this morning;
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Just wonderful.
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Lets keep the Turbo spirit going! Great hard rock album with a cool cover of Bark At The Moon!
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While doing a bit of work from home early this morning;
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Just wonderful.
Oh hell yes! Amazing album. Fantastic band.
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Thanks for showing them to me! :metal
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It was 1980 today at work!!
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What a great year. What are your thoughts on Flush the Fashion? I could never get into it. Maybe I need to try some more.
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I forgot how amazing these albums are!
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What a great year. What are your thoughts on Flush the Fashion? I could never get into it. Maybe I need to try some more.
Flush The Fashion is half excellent and half..um..not.
The half I love is:
Clones
Pain
Model Citizen
Nuclear Infected
Headlines
That early 80's bridge between Alice's last 70's album (Lace & Whiskey) and his 1986 comeback (Constrictor) is quite an interesting run. Filled with landmines, but lots of great stuff spread throughout.
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Again. Really dig it actually. I think it’s safe to say I’m a true hardcore DT fan.
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Hmmm, How is this? I assume Yngwie is still singing?
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The Flower Kings - By Royal Decree. This sounds really nice so far.
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Animals As Leaders - Parrhesia
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Today at work..some leftovers from my 1980 Listening Party.
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Hmmm, How is this? I assume Yngwie is still singing?
For my taste, it's better than Blue Lightning; it's more akin to Spellbound and World On Fire. And yes, unfortunately, he is still singing. He's running a low budget operation. His live band isn't good. It's probably some guys from Florida who work cheap. By comparison, I've seen Tony MacAlpine play to smaller audiences and he always shares the stage with excellent musicians.
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Same here.
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Same here.
me too!
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black midi - Cavalcovers (EP)
I haven't been able to get into this band but their cover of 21st Century Schizoid Man is one of the best I've heard, I'd dare say the instrumentation surpasses the original.
Okay I take this back somewhat, their most recent album actually has some pretty great stuff on it.
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Released today. Really digging the Old School vibe on this. The singer has a great voice too.
The Tiger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8kutDV6zR8
Kassiopeia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD_0wz8UtlQ
Early 80's style heavy metal instrumental. Reminds me a bit of March Of The Crabs. :metal
Good shit!
...and purchased! Fucking love this!
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black midi - Cavalcovers (EP)
I haven't been able to get into this band but their cover of 21st Century Schizoid Man is one of the best I've heard, I'd dare say the instrumentation surpasses the original.
Okay I take this back somewhat, their most recent album actually has some pretty great stuff on it.
Love Cavalcade. I think a lot of fans of King Crimson would dig it.
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black midi - Cavalcovers (EP)
I haven't been able to get into this band but their cover of 21st Century Schizoid Man is one of the best I've heard, I'd dare say the instrumentation surpasses the original.
Okay I take this back somewhat, their most recent album actually has some pretty great stuff on it.
Love Cavalcade. I think a lot of fans of King Crimson would dig it.
Currently my biggest issue with it is that I don't particularly like John L or Ascending Forth, and those two seem like the most important songs on the album. :lol
Meanwhile songs like Slow and Dethroned are quite enjoyable.
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Haven't listened to this in ages. Forgot how good it is.
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This is an excellent album. I know it's overlooked, and I understand why, but I've never had a bad listen to it..ever.
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This is an excellent album. I know it's overlooked, and I understand why, but I've never had a bad listen to it..ever.
Such a great debut.
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Blue Oyster Cult - Cultosaurus Erectus
Killer album. :metal :metal
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Absolutely badass. :metal
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Listening to Visions by Haken right now, just passed the first “calling all witnesses” in Nocturnal Conspiracy.
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Finished up my 2012 listening for the month of March with a few days to spare. Knocked out a few bangers over the past few days
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Another personal favorite!
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Not my thing. Now this…
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Symphony X - The Divine Wings of Tragedy
UFO - Phenomenon
UFO - Misdemeanor
Dream Theater - Awake
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Another personal favorite!
:metal :metal :metal
UFO - Phenomenon
UFO - Misdemeanor
Nice!!!
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Watching the Haken L-1VE concert now. Atlas Stone just started from the main set, and will catch up on the extra songs from ProgPower tomorrow.
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Ella Fitzgerald - The Complete Ella in Berlin: The 1960-1962 Concerts
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Big Big Train - The Second Brightest Star
The title track :heart
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Derek Webb - CTRL
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Hadn't listened to this one in forever. I thought I recalled from checking out the forum (a while back!) that this band had a few fans here. Anyway, this came up kind of randomly, and it's a pretty cool debut, as I remembered it. The Rush "worship" is strong, but given I'm in a Rush mood this is not a bad thing...and the record is very enjoyable.
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Today at work, and after...
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Going to see them open for Queensryche Sunday!
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Going to see them open for Queensryche Sunday!
I love that album! Didn't know they were still around.
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This album had potential but unfortunately most of the riffs are almost inaudible.
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A true classic for the 2000s. Fantastic, fantastic album.
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Aldous Harding - Warm Chris
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Destroyer - LABYRINTHITIS
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Fana Hues - flora + fana
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A true classic for the 2000s. Fantastic, fantastic album.
Yeah, great album
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Going to see them open for Queensryche Sunday!
I love that album! Didn't know they were still around.
I'm pretty sure they just reunited a few years ago because their latest album, Destroy All Humans was released in 2020, great album!
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This album is pretty nasty for being released in 1975, a lot of balls!
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Going to see them open for Queensryche Sunday!
I love that album! Didn't know they were still around.
I'm pretty sure they just reunited a few years ago because their latest album, Destroy All Humans was released in 2020, great album!
I will check that one out.
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I've never heard of Hat Man. What kind of music? :) :) :)
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I never heard of it either. I'll check it.
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Hittman is heavily influenced by Queensryche. First album is great, second one was lame imo and the new one is great. The second album Vivas Machina was a lame attempt for commercial success and I have no problem with poppy hard rock but the songs are just bad. They are back to form now!!!
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Dokken - Back For The Attack
Joe Satriani- Flying In A Blue Dream
Alice Cooper - Hey Stoopid
Paul Stanley - S/t
Marillion - Holidays In Eden
King’s X - Out Of The Silent Planet
Winger - Pull
Coheed & Cambria - Year Of The Black Rainbow
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Today at work..a little all over the place...
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Arc Angels - Arc Angels
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The Deep Dark Woods - The Place I Left Behind
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New porcupine tree
:hefdaddy
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Pinegrove - Skylight
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones - Young Sick Camellia
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Derek Webb - I Was Wrong, I'm Sorry & I Love You
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Dokken - Back For The Attack
Joe Satriani- Flying In A Blue Dream
Alice Cooper - Hey Stoopid
Paul Stanley - S/t
Marillion - Holidays In Eden
King’s X - Out Of The Silent Planet
Winger - Pull
Coheed & Cambria - Year Of The Black Rainbow
Lotta good stuff in here.
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An Isolated Mind - A Place We Cannot Go
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Beth Hart - A Tribute To Led Zeppelin
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Vulfpeck - The Joy of Music, The Job of Real Estate
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Pinegrove - Marigold
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1107730359_10.jpg)
Such a great album! "Old school" prog metal. Pretty sure Jingle Boy and TAC will dig it.
https://sacrum.bandcamp.com/album/cognition
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I'll check it.
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(https://i.imgur.com/Jc05TCp.jpg)
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New porcupine tree
:hefdaddy
Damn
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Michael Romeo - War of the Worlds Pt 2
Foo Fighters - Sonic Highway
Lost Domain - Merchant of Emotions
Crown Lands - White Buffalo
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Lost Domain - Merchant of Emotions
Is that out already?
I'm on it!
EDIT: It didn't do on its first listen what In The Waiting Room Of Death did, but how do you follow up that masterpiece?
Merchants is really cool though, and I look forward to giving it more spins. I'll buy it tomorrow.
Best song on the first run through was Undone.
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Lost Domain - Merchant of Emotions
Is that out already?
I'm on it!
New album?!
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YES!!
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(https://i.imgur.com/a6ObDZp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PeN7mTg.jpg)
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Good stuff, Fish of Blue.
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Lost Domain - Merchant of Emotions
Is that out already?
I'm on it!
EDIT: It didn't do on its first listen what In The Waiting Room Of Death did, but how do you follow up that masterpiece?
Merchants is really cool though, and I look forward to giving it more spins. I'll buy it tomorrow.
Best song on the first run through was Undone.
It didn't make an impression on me on first listen either. Hopefully it improves with a few more listens.
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/35/W.A.S.P._-_The_Neon_God%2C_Pt._1.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/24/W.A.S.P._-_The_Neon_God%2C_Pt._2_The_Demise.jpg)
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Caedmon's Call - 40 Acres
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Balmorhea - The Wind - Perfect album for this rainy day
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Caedmon's Call - Long Line of Leavers
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Just finishing off the last of the first night from Metallica’s 40th Anniversary last year. What a setlist!!
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Derek Webb - Fingers Crossed
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Daryl Hall & John Oates - Marigold Sky
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It was 1984 today at work...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/da/Marchofthesaint.JPG)(https://i.discogs.com/90A7MWOMGgQ9jzz52-nOo_0aLn_9X0c9YufvBkHxKfk/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:594/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE0MjYy/NDYtMTUxNjc0NzA2/Ni02MTI5LnBuZw.jpeg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/30/Wasp-first-album.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ay4Hes3qL._SY355_.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/90/Crusader_Saxon.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4e/Out-of-the-darkness-album-cover.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9c/Waysted_1984.jpg/220px-Waysted_1984.jpg)(https://www.udiscovermusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Dio-The-Last-In-Line-album-cover-web-optimised-820.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1c/Iron_Maiden_-_Powerslave.jpg)
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Caedmon's Call - In The Company of Angels
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It was 1984 today at work...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/da/Marchofthesaint.JPG)(https://i.discogs.com/90A7MWOMGgQ9jzz52-nOo_0aLn_9X0c9YufvBkHxKfk/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:594/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE0MjYy/NDYtMTUxNjc0NzA2/Ni02MTI5LnBuZw.jpeg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/30/Wasp-first-album.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ay4Hes3qL._SY355_.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/90/Crusader_Saxon.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4e/Out-of-the-darkness-album-cover.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9c/Waysted_1984.jpg/220px-Waysted_1984.jpg)(https://www.udiscovermusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Dio-The-Last-In-Line-album-cover-web-optimised-820.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1c/Iron_Maiden_-_Powerslave.jpg)
Love it! Can you deliver? :metal :metal
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(https://i.imgur.com/z9GrWgC.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/iJRKONM.jpg)
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/Helloween_-_Helloween.png)
So I liked this album last year, but didn’t spend much time with it. It’s been a grower and I’m loving it more and more!
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Pattern-Seeking Animals - Only Passing Through
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/Helloween_-_Helloween.png)
So I liked this album last year, but didn’t spend much time with it. It’s been a grower and I’m loving it more and more!
Great album. The vocal mix is amazing.
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Gerald Clayton - Bells On Sand
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/Helloween_-_Helloween.png)
So I liked this album last year, but didn’t spend much time with it. It’s been a grower and I’m loving it more and more!
Great album. The vocal mix is amazing.
It’s one of the best sounding albums I’ve heard in a while.
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2386940857_10.jpg) (https://hasitleaked.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Cover-5.jpg)
Which new album with a knife on the cover is better?
Hint: The Carpenter Brut one
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VOLA - Live From The Pool
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i'm planning to listen to the meshuggah album as a prank to myself to see how much of it i can sit through before i get bored
i'm expecting less than one song
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i'm planning to listen to the meshuggah album as a prank to myself to see how much of it i can sit through before i get bored
i'm expecting less than one song
Wouldn't blame you. :lol
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plot twist: the first song was actually kind of okay but i'm on track 2 and this is boring as hell
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plot twist: the first song was actually kind of okay but i'm on track 2 and this is boring as hell
Spoiler alert: the only songs that don't sound like track 2 are tracks 1, 7, 9, and 13
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i mean i stopped after track 3 bcuz i got bored
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/Keeper_of_the_Seven_Keys_Part_1.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3c/KotSK2.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b0/Helloween_-_PinkBubblesGoApe.jpg)
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Barock Project - Seven Seas.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QtbS4FkQ/R-14227993-1572871074-9809.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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So good.
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/Keeper_of_the_Seven_Keys_Part_1.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3c/KotSK2.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b0/Helloween_-_PinkBubblesGoApe.jpg)
So good.
Following up with these now ….
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/33/HelloweenChameleon.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a0/HelloweenMasterofring.jpg)
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(https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.597cf3159e07269b65a7819da2e39e20?rik=tkgj3Y5Y80geTw&riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.queensrycheofficial.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2016%2f04%2fThe-Warning.jpg&ehk=OyV4WERFeDQoLZ0OQkP0P4TXSH3664JvLKKRrE2kUjU%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0)
*Setlist while opening for Judas Priest.
Queen of the Reich
Warning
En Force
NM 156
Empire
Walk in the Shadows
The Whisper
Operation: Mindcrime
The Needle Lies
Take Hold of the Flame
Screaming in Digital
Eyes of a Stranger
*Very excited for Sunday's show. I wish they would play Child Of Fire. Since they are headlining I'm hoping for some Todd album tunes as well.
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/Keeper_of_the_Seven_Keys_Part_1.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3c/KotSK2.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b0/Helloween_-_PinkBubblesGoApe.jpg)
So good.
Following up with these now ….
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/33/HelloweenChameleon.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a0/HelloweenMasterofring.jpg)
I remember Kiske leaving. I got off the Helloween train at the time. I did not like the lead singles (Mr Ego and Perfect Gentlemen. Unfortunately, I did not catch back up with the Deris Era until many years later.
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This was actually my first time listening to Chameleon and Master of the Rings.
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Kite Parade - Letting Go. Been listening to this all week just about nonstop.
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2702370172_10.jpg)
Released today, an automatic buy.
I know they have a goofy AF image, but this band can play their asses off, and the singer has fucking pipes.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/0509c9a6b3ce0640e497cd91bb30e2b3/9629759)
Great, another black metal album with inaudible riffs. ::)
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(https://media.pitchfork.com/photos/61fbea0ec968401d75b0b153/master/w_1280%2Cc_limit/Red-Hot-Chili-Peppers.jpeg)
Out of my wheelhouse, but I wanted to give a listen. I'm pretty picky about the RHCP, but I do like some of their stuff.
I enjoyed my listen. I wish it was heavier though. I mean that for my tastes. I have no idea how relatively heavy or not it is for them.
Great band nonetheless.
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Oh, and it was 1976 at work today...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/33/Thin_Lizzy_-_Jailbreak.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/36/No_Heavy_Petting_album.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71K2f2-jRLL._SL1200_.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/23/BostonBoston.jpg/220px-BostonBoston.jpg)
(https://i.discogs.com/3hpcGp-2bCNJebIrnK1ezc3toytHYSGD8EevH-DhVdU/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:589/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTM3MjQ0/MjEtMTUyNTUyODMx/OC05OTU5LmpwZWc.jpeg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LNvRwvZAL._SL1500_.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/68/RainbowRainbowRising.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fc/Rock_and_roll_over_cover.jpg)
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2702370172_10.jpg)
Released today, an automatic buy.
I know they have a goofy AF image, but this band can play their asses off, and the singer has fucking pipes.
Huh, first time I've heard of them. Pressed play on this, and the opener is very, very good. What's the story with these guys?
Their website is genuinely funny:
https://lordsofthetrident.com/
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2702370172_10.jpg)
Released today, an automatic buy.
I know they have a goofy AF image, but this band can play their asses off, and the singer has fucking pipes.
Huh, first time I've heard of them. Pressed play on this, and the opener is very, very good. What's the story with these guys?
Their website is genuinely funny:
https://lordsofthetrident.com/
So I got into them with 2015's Frostburn.
Check out Shattered Skies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad0E-Skcc3U). Literally a Top 20 track of the last decade.
Their youtube channel is full of content. They're a great follow. They really don't tour, but they make actual albums, and they are fucking good. I have all of their albums and they're all excellent. Believe it or not, this is one of my most anticipated releases of this year.
Nick, check out the Bomber album that I pimped. If Seven Sisters is On Through The Night, then Bomber is Pyromania.
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So I got into them with 2015's Frostburn.
Check out Shattered Skies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad0E-Skcc3U). Literally a Top 20 track of the last decade.
Their youtube channel is full of content. They're a great follow. They really don't tour, but they make actual albums, and they are fucking good. I have all of their albums and they're all excellent. Believe it or not, this is one of my most anticipated releases of this year.
Very cool, I like what I'm hearing. You are certainly right - they have chops!
Nick, check out the Bomber album that I pimped. If Seven Sisters is On Through The Night, then Bomber is Pyromania.
It's on my list. Call me intrigued :)
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Wolf - Shadowland
David Lee Roth - Eat ‘em & Smile
Van Halen - 5150
Glenmore - Materialized
Phantom’s Opera - Act IV
Angel Heart - Give Me Five
KISS - Revenge
Patter Seeking Animals - Prehensile Tales
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Genesis - Selling England By The Pound :heart
Spring time is Genesis time for me.
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Genesis - Selling England By The Pound :heart
Spring time is Genesis time for me.
That seems appropriate!
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cc/Somewhere_Far_Beyond.jpg)
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cc/Somewhere_Far_Beyond.jpg)
AH! Classic Blind Guardian! Can't argue with Tales from the Twilight World - Somewhere Far Beyond - Imaginations from the Other Side. What a run.
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cc/Somewhere_Far_Beyond.jpg)
AH! Classic Blind Guardian! Can't argue with Tales from the Twilight World - Somewhere Far Beyond - Imaginations from the Other Side. What a run.
You wouldn’t include Nightfall in Middle Earth in that?
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Aldo Nova - The Life & Times Of Eddie Gage ep
Dare - Road To Eden
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Today at work...
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1703235224_10.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Endgame_album_art.jpg)
(https://images.roughtrade.com/product/images/files/000/238/929/hero/DISS0185LP-Packshot.jpg?1647375633)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d9/Ufocovenant.jpg)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/71dbc32d676aa03a927b54b63001b52b/7769173)
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cc/Somewhere_Far_Beyond.jpg)
AH! Classic Blind Guardian! Can't argue with Tales from the Twilight World - Somewhere Far Beyond - Imaginations from the Other Side. What a run.
You wouldn’t include Nightfall in Middle Earth in that?
Oh, I love Nightfall too...I just find those three to be a notch above.
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(https://label.atomicfire-records.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Amorphis-Halo-scaled.jpg)
(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/07b90c_00d2dd1a8d9c4bbb94a8ab4034342190~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_553,h_553,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/HammerFall_HoD_cover.jpeg)
(https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/234466960749_/Evil-Invaders-Shattering-Reflection-New-CD.jpg)
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Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses
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Royal Hunt - Fear
Marillion- Happiness Is The Road
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Animals as Leaders - Parrhesia
Absent in Body - Plague God
Amorphis - Halo
Meshuggah - Immutable
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/3c025e79794a802d2f4cc90902d85d29/7116892)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/3c025e79794a802d2f4cc90902d85d29/7116892)
One of my all-around favorite Foo Fighters albums
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^It was my first full Foo Fighters album listen. I liked it a lot.
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/f73f2075ef4da72ada58d8145dcd6772/5370751)
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Royal Hunt - Fear
Underrated album. :tup
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(https://i.imgur.com/8uZDAss.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uiTEvSI.jpg)
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Night Palace - Diving Rings
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Dream Theater - A View From the Top of the World
“Featuring the Grammy award-winning song, The Alien”
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Pillow Queens - Leave The Light On
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(https://i.imgur.com/uiTEvSI.jpg)
This was one of my first Maiden experiences. Had, still have actually the VHS. Used to watch it every afternoon after school. I have a big soft spot for it.
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How I spent my afternoon …
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/68/Dream_Theater_-_A_View_from_the_Top_of_the_World.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/66/Dream_Theater_Distance_Over_Time.png) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/39/DreamTheaterTheAstonishing.png) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d2/DreamTheater2013AlbumCover.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f3/DTOE_DT.jpg)
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Unlimited Love
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/f73f2075ef4da72ada58d8145dcd6772/5370751)
I liked the song with the flute on this one :P
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Today at work...
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1703235224_10.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Endgame_album_art.jpg)
(https://images.roughtrade.com/product/images/files/000/238/929/hero/DISS0185LP-Packshot.jpg?1647375633)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d9/Ufocovenant.jpg)
Missed this. Netherbird! :metal
UFO and Deth are win too.
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(https://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/990402-300x300.jpeg)(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Panther-Pain-of-Salvation.jpg)(https://img.discogs.com/fmP7cxOzel1oppuKreHATbRVgJY=/fit-in/600x612/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-15939650-1600621515-3734.jpeg.jpg)(https://www.rockurlife.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1000x1000.jpg)(https://sonicabuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/flotsam.jpg)(https://myglobalmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/schenker.jpg)
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(https://static.qobuz.com/images/covers/lc/gu/tvdd3gl9wgulc_600.jpg)
Looking forward to their new album!
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(https://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/990402-300x300.jpeg)(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Panther-Pain-of-Salvation.jpg)(https://img.discogs.com/fmP7cxOzel1oppuKreHATbRVgJY=/fit-in/600x612/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-15939650-1600621515-3734.jpeg.jpg)(https://www.rockurlife.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1000x1000.jpg)(https://sonicabuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/flotsam.jpg)(https://myglobalmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/schenker.jpg)
Good stuff there, Kade. Never heard of Panther.
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It's Pain of Salvation mate, you won't like it.
Never really checked Heathen before but had that cd sitting there for a while and it was very good.
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It's Pain of Salvation mate, you won't like it.
I liked it much better thinking the band's name was Panther. :lol
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It's Pain of Salvation mate, you won't like it.
I liked it much better thinking the band's name was Panther. :lol
That's why I told your straight up it was POS. :lol
Should have let you check it out haha!
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(https://i.imgur.com/n5SwWY1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SUbJ4CO.jpg)
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Eric Johnson - Tones :metal
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Tree River - Time Being
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Alabaster DePlume - GOLD
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Alabaster DePlume - GOLD
Well, that sucked.
Caedmon's Call - Share The Well
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The Cars - Complete Greatest Hits
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The Cars - Complete Greatest Hits
Good call.
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Steely Dan - The Royal Scam
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Queen - A Day At The Races
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7d/Dream_Theater_-_Black_Clouds_%26_Silver_Linings.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e3/Dream_Theater_-_Systematic_Chaos.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/96/Dream_Theater_-_Octavarium.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7b/Dream_Theater_-_Train_of_Thought.jpg)
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7d/Dream_Theater_-_Black_Clouds_%26_Silver_Linings.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e3/Dream_Theater_-_Systematic_Chaos.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/96/Dream_Theater_-_Octavarium.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7b/Dream_Theater_-_Train_of_Thought.jpg)
Doing a reverse chronological thing, I see? :)
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Eric Johnson - Venus Isle
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2886857902_10.jpg)
Nite - Voices of the Kronian Moon
Well, this is a weird one ;D Instrumentally, this is some pristine classic metal/hard rock by way of NWOBHM, with incredibly tasty guitar melodies and leads (Acheron, Kronian Moon, Heliopolis, Edge of the Night...this is good stuff).
But...
...the vocals are, well, not what you'd expect. I guess I'd describe them as a not-particularly-harsh version of a black metal rasp? Vaguely reminds me of the singer from Tribulation, or perhaps a softer version of Abbath (of Immortal fame). I don't mind the "harsh" per se, it's just that I feel this music needs more dynamic vocals. Here it's this strange evil whispering, without much variation. It has its charm, actually, but by the end it feels like a bit of a missed opportunity. I'm kind of enjoying this anyway, curious to see if it sticks.
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On it, Brother!
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(https://i.imgur.com/3Cj0PS4.jpg?3)
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(https://i.imgur.com/Q5CU8W4.jpg)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/33f9bd02b7e4df2c0640e11c0893e8bd/9299642)
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2886857902_10.jpg)
Nite - Voices of the Kronian Moon
Well, this is a weird one ;D Instrumentally, this is some pristine classic metal/hard rock by way of NWOBHM, with incredibly tasty guitar melodies and leads (Acheron, Kronian Moon, Heliopolis, Edge of the Night...this is good stuff).
But...
...the vocals are, well, not what you'd expect. I guess I'd describe them as a not-particularly-harsh version of a black metal rasp? Vaguely reminds me of the singer from Tribulation, or perhaps a softer version of Abbath (of Immortal fame). I don't mind the "harsh" per se, it's just that I feel this music needs more dynamic vocals. Here it's this strange evil whispering, without much variation. It has its charm, actually, but by the end it feels like a bit of a missed opportunity. I'm kind of enjoying this anyway, curious to see if it sticks.
Listening now. Musically, this is outstanding. I love Tribulation, and yeah, I can see the comparison. The guy sounds like a really sleepy Lemmy. :lol
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Listening now. Musically, this is outstanding. I love Tribulation, and yeah, I can see the comparison. The guy sounds like a really sleepy Lemmy. :lol
Yes, that's spot on :rollin
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(https://i.imgur.com/x4SW9tj.jpg)
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Listening to Van Halen albums on shuffle today, ranking the tracks ready for KevShmev’s top 50 countdown.
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Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
The last 3 songs are some of the best songs I’ve ever heard. Doubt anything will beat this for AOTY.
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I decided to try out some different albums tonight.
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Derek Webb - Targets
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Modern Nature - How to Live
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Zeal & Ardor - Devil Is Fine
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Caedmon's Call - Overdressed
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I decided to try out some different albums tonight.
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Now that's something cool. How did you like them?
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I decided to try out some different albums tonight.
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Now that's something cool. How did you like them?
Have you heard that Sweet Trip album? It wasn't on your RYM so I had the longest song on there in consideration for your 10+ minute round.
It's a nice atmospheric album but I don't find it particularly engaging as a whole. But that's the case with most top-rated RYM albums for me so maybe I'm just weird. :biggrin:
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Oceansize - Frames
Why did I think Oceansize was an instrumental band? Why did I have the impression that they were good?
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Oceansize - Frames
Why did I have the impression that they were good?
Cuz they are, or at least this album and their debut. :biggrin:
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I decided to try out some different albums tonight.
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Now that's something cool. How did you like them?
Have you heard that Sweet Trip album? It wasn't on your RYM so I had the longest song on there in consideration for your 10+ minute round.
I have but not enough to rate it tbh. I should go back to it :P
Oceansize - Frames
Why did I have the impression that they were good?
Cuz they are, or at least this album and their debut. :biggrin:
Mostly their debut has some bangers :metal
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Sarah Shook & the Disarmers - Sidelong
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Zeal & Ardor - Devil Is Fine
Oceansize - Frames
Why did I think Oceansize was an instrumental band? Why did I have the impression that they were good?
All absolute bangers
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Oceansize - Frames
Why did I think Oceansize was an instrumental band? Why did I have the impression that they were good?
okay that's it i'm dropping out of your roulette >:( >:( >:( :censored :censored :censored :lol
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One of my Spotify playlists of albums to check out has thrown this great 4 album run at me tonight...
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Empyrium - Songs of Moors and Misty Fields
Black Spiders - Sons of the North
BADBADNOTGOOD & Ghostface Killah - Sour Soul
The Claypool Lennon Delirium - South of Reality
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Modern Nature - Annual
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James LaBrie solo album playlist shuffle. Preparing for next month's release.
Element of Persuasion
Static Impulse
Impermanent Resonance
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I decided to try out some different albums tonight.
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Now that's something cool. How did you like them?
Velocity : Design : Comfort was pretty good! I'll definitely be revisiting it. The more glitchy parts might take a little getting used to, but everything else was really nice.
Frengers was alright. Comforting Sounds was just as great as I remember it being, but I'll probably need more listens for the rest of the songs to click with me. I don't have anything bad to say about the album, though.
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Saw these guys live and was totally blown away! They should get more love. After the show I hit their merch booth hard!!! Super cool dudes too!
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Another gem that needs more love! They cover pretty much all elements of metal.
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Dan Swano, enough said!
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Oceansize - Frames
Why did I think Oceansize was an instrumental band? Why did I have the impression that they were good?
okay that's it i'm dropping out of your roulette >:( >:( >:( :censored :censored :censored :lol
I knew when I wrote that I would get some good reactions in this thread :lol
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Saw these guys live and was totally blown away! They should get more love. After the show I hit their merch booth hard!!! Super cool dudes too!
I've been getting into Revocation this last year as well. I made a Spotify playlist, that started off as all the classic death metal albums I'd yet to check out. As time went on I added more modern death/progressive death/tech death bands to the mix. Chaos of Forms is my favourite album of theirs but that's probably more melodeath to be honest. I've been digging Obscura as well, who are similar.
Great band.
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James LaBrie - Elements of Persuasion been a long time since I spun this album but it holds up well. Those lyrics are rough though, not as bad as some of the later releases.
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Caedmon's Call - Raising Up The Dead
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Today at work...
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I've been listening to the new Falls of Rauros and Maiden's debut today.
Oceansize - Frames
Why did I think Oceansize was an instrumental band? Why did I have the impression that they were good?
okay that's it i'm dropping out of your roulette >:( >:( >:( :censored :censored :censored :lol
I knew when I wrote that I would get some good reactions in this thread :lol
While I don't dislike Frames, I'm kind of with you: I've always had the feeling that I was supposed to be enjoying it more than I actually did. It just left me feeling kind of cold... even my favorite songs. Don't have time for that
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Zeal & Ardor - Stranger Fruit
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Saw these guys live and was totally blown away! They should get more love. After the show I hit their merch booth hard!!! Super cool dudes too!
I've been getting into Revocation this last year as well. I made a Spotify playlist, that started off as all the classic death metal albums I'd yet to check out. As time went on I added more modern death/progressive death/tech death bands to the mix. Chaos of Forms is my favourite album of theirs but that's probably more melodeath to be honest. I've been digging Obscura as well, who are similar.
Great band.
Obscura are excellent! Check out Mors Principium Est as well, there new one comes out Friday the 8th. :metal
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TAC,
I would love your opinion on this one. Very old school vibe which I love. They admitted the recording isn't great (low budget at home) but it has a charm to it that keeps me listening.... Is it only me?
https://thehealingprocess.bandcamp.com/album/locked-inside-yourself
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Zeal & Ardor - Stranger Fruit
Damn, I just love Row Row so much
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Joe Satriani- Elephants Of Mars
Dangerous Curves - Summertime Highs
Royal Hunt - Paper Blood
Michael Romeo - War of the Worlds 2
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Joe Satriani- Elephants Of Mars
Listening to this now. Unfortunately so far pretty "meh", like most of his stuff since Black Swans for me.
Only on first listen so may grow on me. Just seems like's he's really going through the motions these days.
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Ha! I was listening to this myself, kinda randomly, a couple of days ago. Another Symphony X album that doesn't get mentioned too often, sandwiched between Divine and V, but it's full of goodies. Love it.
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P.O.D. - The Fundamental Elements Of Southtown
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Zeal & Ardor - Stranger Fruit
Damn, I just love Row Row so much
No shit. This band rocks my face.
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: ...and Beyond - Live in Japan, 2017
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: ...and Beyond - Live in Japan, 2017
This for me as well.
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The Sun Ra Arkestra - The Sun Ra Arkestra Meets Salah Ragab In Egypt
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Billy Joel - 50 Years of the Piano Man
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I'm going to Iceland in just over a month so been listening to a fair bit of Sólstafir recently.
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Like the first part this is very much a mixed bag but the song STILL BREATHING literally just made me cry and I'm pretty sure a song's never done that to me before so... that's gotta count for something.
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Wilderun - Epigone
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I'm going to Iceland in just over a month so been listening to a fair bit of Sólstafir recently.
Wow. It's definitely on my list, seems like a beautiful country.
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Good stuff, Trav!
Today at work...
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I'm going to Iceland in just over a month so been listening to a fair bit of Sólstafir recently.
Wow. It's definitely on my list, seems like a beautiful country.
I love Iceland and I really like that Solstafir. When I was there (jeez, almost a decade ago, now) there was a significant amount of Sigur Ros being played :lol
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I'm going to Iceland in just over a month so been listening to a fair bit of Sólstafir recently.
Wow. It's definitely on my list, seems like a beautiful country.
I love Iceland and I really like that Solstafir. When I was there (jeez, almost a decade ago, now) there was a significant amount of Sigur Ros being played :lol
Yea I made a playlist of Icelandic artists which mainly comprised of Sólstafir, Sigur Rós, Björk, Agent Fresco and The Vintage Caravan. I found some other cool bands though, as well as finding out that We Made God and Kontinuum are also Icelandic.
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Good stuff, Trav!
Today at work...
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Can’t argue with that!
Black Swan - Generation Mind
George Lynch - Sacred Groove
House of Lords - World Upside Down
Vicious Rumors- Digital Dictator
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Black Sabbath - Mob Rules
Saxon - Denim and Leather
Def Leppard - High ‘N’ Dry
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My 2013 journey is off to a smashing start.
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Saw these guys live and was totally blown away! They should get more love. After the show I hit their merch booth hard!!! Super cool dudes too!
I've been getting into Revocation this last year as well. I made a Spotify playlist, that started off as all the classic death metal albums I'd yet to check out. As time went on I added more modern death/progressive death/tech death bands to the mix. Chaos of Forms is my favourite album of theirs but that's probably more melodeath to be honest. I've been digging Obscura as well, who are similar.
Great band.
Your posts reminded me I've been wanting to check the band out for a while and never did. I've spun Chaos of Forms and it's pretty great. Love the technical thrash influence in there!
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Jack White - Fear of the Dawn
Mark Lanegan - Blues Funeral
Pain of Salvation - One Hour By The Concrete Lake
Hittman - Destroy All Humans
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Today at work...
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My 2013 journey is off to a smashing start.
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Some good stuff there, Chad. I love that Odd Dimension album. Still gets listens. And that's easily my favorite Avantasia album. I remember you pimped that DGM album hard.
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This doesn't seem to be available on streaming platforms...I was curious because I'm reading the band was born out of the ashes of this Italian prog metal group, Zen, that only released one album (Gaze Into the Light) in 1997. That record was clearly part of the post-I&W wave of prog metal that flourished during that period - not terribly innovative or anything, but it had some cool stuff and held promise. Is this worth some further digging?
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My 2013 journey is off to a smashing start.
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This doesn't seem to be available on streaming platforms...I was curious because I'm reading the band was born out of the ashes of this Italian prog metal group, Zen, that only released one album (Gaze Into the Light) in 1997. That record was clearly part of the post-I&W wave of prog metal that flourished during that period - not terribly innovative or anything, but it had some cool stuff and held promise. Is this worth some further digging?
YES!!
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My 2013 journey is off to a smashing start.
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This doesn't seem to be available on streaming platforms...I was curious because I'm reading the band was born out of the ashes of this Italian prog metal group, Zen, that only released one album (Gaze Into the Light) in 1997. That record was clearly part of the post-I&W wave of prog metal that flourished during that period - not terribly innovative or anything, but it had some cool stuff and held promise. Is this worth some further digging?
YES!!
I agree. It’d been a while since I listened to this, and forgot how good it is. If you’d like, I can upload it to a google drive folder, and share it with you?
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Or maybe you just need to host a roulette??
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Or maybe you just need to host a roulette??
In....and sent!
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This doesn't seem to be available on streaming platforms...I was curious because I'm reading the band was born out of the ashes of this Italian prog metal group, Zen, that only released one album (Gaze Into the Light) in 1997. That record was clearly part of the post-I&W wave of prog metal that flourished during that period - not terribly innovative or anything, but it had some cool stuff and held promise. Is this worth some further digging?
YES!!
I agree. It’d been a while since I listened to this, and forgot how good it is. If you’d like, I can upload it to a google drive folder, and share it with you?
Thanks so much - but let me see if there is a physical copy to be found first ...
Or maybe you just need to host a roulette??
In....and sent!
:lol
It'd be a fun thing to do down the road...
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My 2013 journey is off to a smashing start.
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This doesn't seem to be available on streaming platforms...I was curious because I'm reading the band was born out of the ashes of this Italian prog metal group, Zen, that only released one album (Gaze Into the Light) in 1997. That record was clearly part of the post-I&W wave of prog metal that flourished during that period - not terribly innovative or anything, but it had some cool stuff and held promise. Is this worth some further digging?
Speaking of which:
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Revisiting as we speak...
It's actually pretty good, as I remembered. You can tell the keyboard player is the "main guy" (I believe he's the one the carried on with Karnya)...the keys often carry the melodies...even in the solos...
The vocalist sounds a teeny bit, I don't know, "off" at times? Maybe it's the accent that's a little distracting. The vocal melodies are good, though.
Overall, solid prog metal from that era.
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Thin Lizzy (with Gary Moore)-Seattle 3-13-77
Gary Moore-Allentown 6-27-83
Accept-Philadelphia 3-3-84
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Steve Vai - Inviolate
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Hell yea :metal
I went through a bit of a Cathedral phase last year. Can't say I LOVE them but I really dig their vibe at certain times.
Metanoia is great and every time I relisten I think it creeps up my ranking for the year. Not quite as good as Aathma, but it's a slightly different sound I feel, so that's fine.
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Hell yea :metal
I went through a bit of a Cathedral phase last year. Can't say I LOVE them but I really dig their vibe at certain times.
Metanoia is great and every time I relisten I think it creeps up my ranking for the year. Not quite as good as Aathma, but it's a slightly different sound I feel, so that's fine.
The Persefone was okay, but nothing comes close to Spiritual Migration. Nothing else sticks with me.
Yeah, I dug that Cathedral CD out and didn't really realise how incredible it is. Just amazing , crushing doom.
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The Flower Kings - By Royal Decree
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agree w/ wolfking on the new persefone, it honestly feels like a backslide from aathma which was already a backslide from spiritual migration, the riffs are getting djentier and the symphonic bombast is being peeled away and it just lacks the greater scope that spiritual migration (and even aathma to an extent) had. idk, i was really disappointed by that one
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agree w/ wolfking on the new persefone, it honestly feels like a backslide from aathma which was already a backslide from spiritual migration, the riffs are getting djentier and the symphonic bombast is being peeled away and it just lacks the greater scope that spiritual migration (and even aathma to an extent) had. idk, i was really disappointed by that one
I'm glad it's not just me then.
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I agree that Metanoia is a bit of a backslide from Aathma, but to be honest, for me, Spirtual Migration isn't nearly as good as Aathma either, so...
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I agree that Metanoia is a bit of a backslide from Aathma, but to be honest, for me, Spirtual Migration isn't nearly as good as Aathma either, so...
I should try and revisit Aathma then.
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Father John Misty - Chloe and the Next 20th Century
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Good Looks - Bummer Year
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0585785185_10.jpg)
This has been dominating my weekend. So good!!
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Orville Peck - Bronco
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We Pyrrhic Conquerors - The Tenebrous, The Tame, and The Untethered
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Today at work..
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KM0plGIpL._SY355_.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AovoNEFZL._SL1425_.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/df/Soldiers_Under_Command_-_Stryper.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dTIbch7-L.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81um6dvHukL._SL1500_.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qqdzpIeOL._SL1500_.jpg)
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Yngwie - Odyssey
KISS - Alive 2
Y&T - Ten
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Today at work..
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KM0plGIpL._SY355_.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AovoNEFZL._SL1425_.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/df/Soldiers_Under_Command_-_Stryper.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dTIbch7-L.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81um6dvHukL._SL1500_.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qqdzpIeOL._SL1500_.jpg)
That’s a cool batch! Special mention for Blessing in Disguise - probably my favorite Metal Church
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Orville Peck - Bronco
This seemed oddly appealing based solely on the cover. What did you think?
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Currently listening to OU812, and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge is next up in the queue.
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Orville Peck - Bronco
This seemed oddly appealing based solely on the cover. What did you think?
I liked it. But it's definitely out of the norm for what most people here listen to lol
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Joe Satriani - The Elephants of Mars
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Rolo Tomassi - Hysterics
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fd/Elliottsmitheitheror55.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/35/ElliottsmithXOalbumcover.jpg)
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String Machine - Threads from the Youth Fossil
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Orville Peck - Pony
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Today at work...
Who doesn't love 1988??
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c0/Iron_Maiden_-_Seventh_Son_Of_A_Seventh_Son.jpg)(https://i.discogs.com/vMll5Y2khdHQltbOBWeZH5psgy502gvSmrXqZIVchuY/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTQxNTM0/MDEtMTQwNjE2NzEy/Ny0yNjk2LmpwZWc.jpeg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3c/KotSK2.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7f/Megadeth-SoFar.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bjExxTzdL._SY580_.jpg)(https://i.discogs.com/pn0QJ8g2lGPyPI8yRHD4_TcTjE85ZDrhq7cXMNNoDzo/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE5OTk3/NTctMTI2NzA1OTE1/Ni5qcGVn.jpeg)
(https://i.discogs.com/OLaNBp_neH9UHoRrpPhRA_ViUbqzW01MSZwW66R5TmM/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEwOTQw/OTktMTUyODE5NTkz/Ni02MDY2LmpwZWc.jpeg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bd/Metallica_-_...And_Justice_for_All_cover.jpg)
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Van Halen-Hammersmith 6-1-78
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Today at work...
Who doesn't love 1988??
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c0/Iron_Maiden_-_Seventh_Son_Of_A_Seventh_Son.jpg)(https://i.discogs.com/vMll5Y2khdHQltbOBWeZH5psgy502gvSmrXqZIVchuY/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTQxNTM0/MDEtMTQwNjE2NzEy/Ny0yNjk2LmpwZWc.jpeg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3c/KotSK2.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7f/Megadeth-SoFar.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bjExxTzdL._SY580_.jpg)(https://i.discogs.com/pn0QJ8g2lGPyPI8yRHD4_TcTjE85ZDrhq7cXMNNoDzo/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE5OTk3/NTctMTI2NzA1OTE1/Ni5qcGVn.jpeg)
(https://i.discogs.com/OLaNBp_neH9UHoRrpPhRA_ViUbqzW01MSZwW66R5TmM/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEwOTQw/OTktMTUyODE5NTkz/Ni02MDY2LmpwZWc.jpeg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bd/Metallica_-_...And_Justice_for_All_cover.jpg)
Damn, that's a good list. Love that AC/DC record.
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Damn, that's a good list. Love that AC/DC record.
It's a great AC/DC album! I love it. Produced by Vanda and Young. I think that had a lot to do with it.
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Today at work...
Who doesn't love 1988??
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c0/Iron_Maiden_-_Seventh_Son_Of_A_Seventh_Son.jpg)(https://i.discogs.com/vMll5Y2khdHQltbOBWeZH5psgy502gvSmrXqZIVchuY/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTQxNTM0/MDEtMTQwNjE2NzEy/Ny0yNjk2LmpwZWc.jpeg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3c/KotSK2.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7f/Megadeth-SoFar.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bjExxTzdL._SY580_.jpg)(https://i.discogs.com/pn0QJ8g2lGPyPI8yRHD4_TcTjE85ZDrhq7cXMNNoDzo/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE5OTk3/NTctMTI2NzA1OTE1/Ni5qcGVn.jpeg)
(https://i.discogs.com/OLaNBp_neH9UHoRrpPhRA_ViUbqzW01MSZwW66R5TmM/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEwOTQw/OTktMTUyODE5NTkz/Ni02MDY2LmpwZWc.jpeg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bd/Metallica_-_...And_Justice_for_All_cover.jpg)
Damn, that's a good list. Love that AC/DC record.
Putting on Blow Up Your Video now!!
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Queen- Glasgow 5-30-77
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Today at work...
Who doesn't love 1988??
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c0/Iron_Maiden_-_Seventh_Son_Of_A_Seventh_Son.jpg)(https://i.discogs.com/vMll5Y2khdHQltbOBWeZH5psgy502gvSmrXqZIVchuY/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTQxNTM0/MDEtMTQwNjE2NzEy/Ny0yNjk2LmpwZWc.jpeg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3c/KotSK2.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7f/Megadeth-SoFar.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bjExxTzdL._SY580_.jpg)(https://i.discogs.com/pn0QJ8g2lGPyPI8yRHD4_TcTjE85ZDrhq7cXMNNoDzo/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE5OTk3/NTctMTI2NzA1OTE1/Ni5qcGVn.jpeg)
(https://i.discogs.com/OLaNBp_neH9UHoRrpPhRA_ViUbqzW01MSZwW66R5TmM/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEwOTQw/OTktMTUyODE5NTkz/Ni02MDY2LmpwZWc.jpeg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bd/Metallica_-_...And_Justice_for_All_cover.jpg)
Missed one!
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/Winger_album_cover.jpg)
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Missed one!
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/Winger_album_cover.jpg)
:rollin
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Missed one!
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/Winger_album_cover.jpg)
:rollin
:lol :lol
Too funny.
I actually bought that when it came out.
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Missed one!
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/Winger_album_cover.jpg)
Outside of Metallica, that's the best one of the lot.
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String Machine - Death of the Neon
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Missed one!
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/Winger_album_cover.jpg)
Outside of Metallica, that's the best one of the lot.
It is literally the most disappointing album listening experience I have ever had in my 45 years of music consumption.
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Then you have had a blessed music listening experience.
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A year later and I'm pretty sure this is my favorite LTE album now.
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this is absolutely the album to beat for me this year, i am addicted to it
FFO: just kidding the only person on DTF who'd like this is puppies
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this is absolutely the album to beat for me this year, i am addicted to it
FFO: just kidding the only person on DTF who'd like this is puppies
I'll give it a shot. Spotify says Burial in the Sky is a similar artist, and their latest was great.
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I still find this to be so incredibly overrated. I've listened to all of Deafheaven's albums, many times, and to be honest Ordinary Corrupt Human Love is the only one I come back to. That album is incredible and superior to Sunbather in every way, as far as I'm concerned. I get this album brought black metal to a new crowd but still. It just doesn't do it for me.
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this is absolutely the album to beat for me this year, i am addicted to it
FFO: just kidding the only person on DTF who'd like this is puppies
It's in my list of "albums to check out". I've listened to it once when it came out, but I didn't pay too much attention, so I don't actually remember much :)
Thanks for reminding me!
I'll give it a shot. Spotify says Burial in the Sky is a similar artist, and their latest was great.
Burial in the Sky was super-tasty, last year. Indeed, there was a good number of "tech-y" death metal albums I enjoyed in 2021.
...and while I'm at it, I'm adding this to the mix:
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Godless Truth, came out a few months ago, from the Czech Republic. Technical, yes, but very fluid and chock full of fantastic riffs and solos. I mean, take a listen to the riff in Breathe Fire!
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burial in the sky last year did nothing for me and aethereus is a good bit heavier (and does not own a saxophone) but is way more up my alley rn
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Not a fan of saxophone in death metal? ;D
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Burial in the Sky was super-tasty, last year. Indeed, there was a good number of "tech-y" death metal albums I enjoyed in 2021.
...and while I'm at it, I'm adding this to the mix:
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2690664595_10.jpg)
Godless Truth, came out a few months ago, from the Czech Republic. Technical, yes, but very fluid and chock full of fantastic riffs and solos. I mean, take a listen to the riff in Breathe Fire!
I totally agree. I'll add that Godless Truth album to my 2022 playlist. Cheers dude.
Not a fan of saxophone in death metal? ;D
It's a thing of beauty! If we're on the subject of great progressive/tech metal from last year, did you check out this beauty?..
(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/419739-scaled.jpg)
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Not a fan of saxophone in death metal? ;D
i am absolutely a fan of saxophone all over everything i just did not think the burial in the sky album was that interesting :lol
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I totally agree. I'll add that Godless Truth album to my 2022 playlist. Cheers dude.
:tup
It's a thing of beauty! If we're on the subject of great progressive/tech metal from last year, did you check out this beauty?..
(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/419739-scaled.jpg)
I sure did! It's completely bonkers (not so much in terms of heaviness, but for the sheer amount of notes!), but it's pretty great. And that fretless bass...
Not a fan of saxophone in death metal? ;D
i am absolutely a fan of saxophone all over everything i just did not think the burial in the sky album was that interesting :lol
Got it :) I thought you saying (and does not own a saxophone) while praising Aethereus vs. Burial in the Sky was an indication of your disdain for the instrument, but I guess it was more like despite that :biggrin:
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to put it on record, i am a slut for sexo- i mean saxophones
i actually have the previous burial in the sky album that i got during my tech death exploration phase in 2018 but i never got too into that one
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Brandi Carlile - Brandi Carlile
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Then you have had a blessed music listening experience.
Yes. Yes I have.
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Firewind - Allegiance
Firewind - The Premonition
Firewind - Days of Defiance
Firewind - Few Against Many
Firewind - Immortals
Firewind - s/t
Myrath - Legacy
Myrath - Tales of the Sands
Blind Guardian - Imaginations from the Other Side
Blind Guardian - Tales from the Twilight World
Destruction - Diabolical
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...and since we are on some sort of a death metal roll:
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Atvm - Famine, Putrid and Fucking Endless
Yes, I know, weird cover art, name and title...but this is the most fun I had listening to a death metal record in a while. Fun not as in "this is funny" - fun as in this is full of truly entertaining twists and turns, always keeping you guessing, but in a coherent way. The band is from the UK, and this came out last year. It's technical death metal, but more in an old-school type of way - not the thousand-mile-an-hour-notes kind of way. Lots of cool things going on, and it sounds great. A tad over-long, maybe, but great stuff.
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Listening to the first song Nick, and this is really cool. I love the sound. There's so much space between the instruments.
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...and since we are on some sort of a death metal roll:
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1262615934_10.jpg)
Atvm - Famine, Putrid and Fucking Endless
Yes, I know, weird cover art, name and title...but this is the most fun I had listening to a death metal record in a while. Fun not as in "this is funny" - fun as in this is full of truly entertaining twists and turns, always keeping you guessing, but in a coherent way. The band is from the UK, and this came out last year. It's technical death metal, but more in an old-school type of way - not the thousand-mile-an-hour-notes kind of way. Lots of cool things going on, and it sounds great. A tad over-long, maybe, but great stuff.
This was quite high up in my rankings last year at one point, but it dropped right off. Just checked my last.fm and apparently I haven't spun it since August. It's definitely a cool album and I might spin it tonight, along with that First Fragment.
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Circa Survive - Juturna
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Listening to the first song Nick, and this is really cool. I love the sound. There's so much space between the instruments.
Exactly. The album definitely "breathes" - which is not quite as common as it used to be.
...and since we are on some sort of a death metal roll:
Atvm - Famine, Putrid and Fucking Endless
Yes, I know, weird cover art, name and title...but this is the most fun I had listening to a death metal record in a while. Fun not as in "this is funny" - fun as in this is full of truly entertaining twists and turns, always keeping you guessing, but in a coherent way. The band is from the UK, and this came out last year. It's technical death metal, but more in an old-school type of way - not the thousand-mile-an-hour-notes kind of way. Lots of cool things going on, and it sounds great. A tad over-long, maybe, but great stuff.
This was quite high up in my rankings last year at one point, but it dropped right off. Just checked my last.fm and apparently I haven't spun it since August. It's definitely a cool album and I might spin it tonight, along with that First Fragment.
For me, I discovered it pretty late last year, and have been enjoying it since...
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Blind Guardian - Imaginations from the Other Side
Blind Guardian - Tales from the Twilight World
These might well be my two favorite BG albums.
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Jazz Sabbath - Jazz Sabbath
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A year later and I'm pretty sure this is my favorite LTE album now.
Same.
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marillion - an hour before it's dark
magenta - masters of illusion
Brilliant records :hefdaddy
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Rolo Tomassi - Cosmology
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It is literally the most disappointing album listening experience I have ever had in my 45 years of music consumption.
When did we start talking about The Astonishing?
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Brandi Carlile - The Story
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It is literally the most disappointing album listening experience I have ever had in my 45 years of music consumption.
When did we start talking about The Astonishing?
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Today at work...
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Circa Survive - On Letting Go
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Today at work...
(https://metalinjection.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tribulation-Where-the-Gloom-Becomes-Sound.jpeg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cOo3uk5aL._SL1200_.jpg)
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How is that Rainbow in Boston? That's with JLT, right?
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The Boston 1981 album is awesome! If you don't have it, then you should fix that.
Love,
Tim
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Widowspeak - Widowspeak
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Foo Fighters - Concrete and Gold
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Transatlantic - The Whirlwind
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Freaky Styley
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Andy James - Rhythm in New York
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Haven't had time to dig into their new album yet but i'm hearing lots of praise so I took the plunge today. Interesting that Thordendal hasn't written or co-written any of the songs. I kinda thought he joined during the writing sessions but apparently not or he's still laying low in the band?
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That song is relentless.
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Good stuff, there!
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Today at work...
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That Harmony is pretty good, Daniel Heiman. :metal
I own that Heavenly album I'm sure too. Maybe I'll try and find it and have a listen.
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The Heavenly album is fantastic!
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Suicide - Surrender Compilation
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The Heavenly album is fantastic!
Okay, I'll find it later on! :metal
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Alice In Chains - Rainier Fog
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Well none right at the very moment, but these all were played today:
Iron Maiden - Powerslave
Jimmy Eat World - Clarity
Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American
Jimmy Eat World - Futures
Jimmy Eat World - Chase This Light
Foo Fighters - In Your Honor (disc 1)
Dream Theater - Images & Words
Dio - The Last In Line
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this is absolutely the album to beat for me this year, i am addicted to it
FFO: just kidding the only person on DTF who'd like this is puppies
Listening to this now and it's worth a second spin. I wouldn't have expected you to like this so much, for some reason I didn't think you liked this style of death metal vocals.
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Good stuff, there!
Just coming back here, not sure if you've heard that Artillery album but it rips. Great old school technical thrash.
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I’ll check it out tonight.
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Good stuff, there!
Just coming back here, not sure if you've heard that Artillery album but it rips. Great old school technical thrash.
Under rated band
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I'm going classic IM today.
Iron Maiden - Piece Of Mind
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All great!
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That Harmony is pretty good, Daniel Heiman. :metal
I own that Heavenly album I'm sure too. Maybe I'll try and find it and have a listen.
Agreed on Harmony ... I discovered them from an Ulterium Records sampler/compilation. I guess I gotta check out Heavenly.
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That Harmony is pretty good, Daniel Heiman. :metal
I own that Heavenly album I'm sure too. Maybe I'll try and find it and have a listen.
Agreed on Harmony ... I discovered them from an Ulterium Records sampler/compilation. I guess I gotta check out Heavenly.
Sign Of The Winner is great, but their next album, Dust To Dust, made my Top 50.
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Good stuff, there!
Just coming back here, not sure if you've heard that Artillery album but it rips. Great old school technical thrash.
Under rated band
Brent knows what the fuck is up.
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Checked it out. That's a cool as shit album!
Today at work...
I was in a mood. ;D
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Growlies! :metal
What's the third one?
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Bloody Tyrant-Myths Of the Islands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLMLz8flL5Q&list=PL43Pelp6QBVfSoVKljbamHcPYL8evxGts&index=1
Top 3 album of 2020
It's a freaking cool album. They have a growler, a screamer, and clean vocals. Has a little Asian/folk flair to it, but lots of riffs. The first song is probably the tamest.
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That Harmony is pretty good, Daniel Heiman. :metal
I own that Heavenly album I'm sure too. Maybe I'll try and find it and have a listen.
Agreed on Harmony ... I discovered them from an Ulterium Records sampler/compilation. I guess I gotta check out Heavenly.
Sign Of The Winner is great, but their next album, Dust To Dust, made my Top 50.
Well fuck me, I have both of these on CD.
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Good stuff, there!
Just coming back here, not sure if you've heard that Artillery album but it rips. Great old school technical thrash.
Under rated band
Brent knows what the fuck is up.
We've all known that for quite a while!
As for Harmony, was never able to check out Dust to Dust (not on Spotify) - I have both Theatre of Redemption and Remembrance saved on Spotify.
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was never able to check out Dust to Dust (not on Spotify) -
???
https://open.spotify.com/album/3dciBCGScG4PliyWZY8rFk?si=wLEhZURTQjCLLB76AUAzQA
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Dexter Gordon - Soul Sister
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:hefdaddy :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
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Fairly generic melodic hard rock/metal 2022 release. I had Saved it on Spotify. I gave it a listen...and unsaved it. :lol
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BÖC - Cultösaurus Erectus
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The Dave Brubeck Trio - Live From Vienna 1967
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Paul Stanley - s/t
Vinnie Moore - Mind’s Eye
Stavo - Void of Polarity XIXI
Helloween- Master Of The Rings
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Bloody Tyrant-Myths Of the Islands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLMLz8flL5Q&list=PL43Pelp6QBVfSoVKljbamHcPYL8evxGts&index=1
Top 3 album of 2020
It's a freaking cool album. They have a growler, a screamer, and clean vocals. Has a little Asian/folk flair to it, but lots of riffs. The first song is probably the tamest.
I'll try and get to it at some point.
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Been a great Easter break...
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High Pulp - Pursuit of Ends
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The Flower Kings - Unfold the Future
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SAULT - Air
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Taliesin - Faceless
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was never able to check out Dust to Dust (not on Spotify) -
???
https://open.spotify.com/album/3dciBCGScG4PliyWZY8rFk?si=wLEhZURTQjCLLB76AUAzQA
Thanks... total brain fart - I was looking under Harmony's discog for that title.
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Fairly generic melodic hard rock/metal 2022 release. I had Saved it on Spotify. I gave it a listen...and unsaved it. :lol
Same. I'm gonna give it a 2nd spin to see if there's a track or two worth keeping in my 'best of rest' folder for the year.
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The Light in the Ocean - Deep Reef Dream
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Brandi Carlile - Give Up The Ghost
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Pink Cream 69 - Thunderdome
Rush - Power Windows, live in YYZ
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Rush - Moving Pictures 40th Anniverary
Blind Guardian - Live
Blind Guardian - Somewhere Far Beyond
Iced Earth - Alive in Athens
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Rolo Tomassi - Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It
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Circa Survive - Violent Waves
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UFO today at work...
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Posted the Strangers cover, but it was actually the Kenosha, Wisconson show from the deluxe version.
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Forgot how much I really enjoyed this album... need to check out the rest of their discography though.
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Forgot how much I really enjoyed this album... need to check out the rest of their discography though.
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This one and the one before it, El Cielo are the only ones that ever did anything for me. They’re both excellent though!
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Persefone - Spritual Migration, Metanoia
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I can’t put into words how awesome it is to have that full Toronto 1981 show officially released. For my money…greatest concert on record. Everything I love about music, the peak, is this show.
For the record….Dream Theater’s Live Scenes From New York is a close second lol.
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Forgot how much I really enjoyed this album... need to check out the rest of their discography though.
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This one and the one before it, El Cielo are the only ones that ever did anything for me. They’re both excellent though!
LOVE Catch Without Arms! I listened to that one so much when it came out. I was a big fan of El Cielo, and at first I thought this being a little more "easy listening" would mean I'd get tired of it sooner. I was wrong!
I do enjoy The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion too (and Leitmotif has its charm) but I agree these two albums is where it's at with Dredg.
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Forgot how much I really enjoyed this album... need to check out the rest of their discography though.
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This one and the one before it, El Cielo are the only ones that ever did anything for me. They’re both excellent though!
LOVE Catch Without Arms! I listened to that one so much when it came out. I was a big fan of El Cielo, and at first I thought this being a little more "easy listening" would mean I'd get tired of it sooner. I was wrong!
I do enjoy The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion too (and Leitmotif has its charm) but I agree these two albums is where it's at with Dredg.
One of my favorite albums of all time. I was spinning it earlier at work today.
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Allegaeon - Damnum
Persefone - Truth inside the shades
Rannoch - Reflections upon darkness
Lost Domain - In the waiting room of death
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The Flower Kings - Retropolis
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Nick Mason's - A Saucerful Of Secrets
I'm very surprised at how much I like this album. It's really good.
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High Pulp - Bad Juice
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Neal Morse - Testimony
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SAULT - 5
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Demons & Wizards - s/t
Demons & Wizards - Touched by the Crimson King
Demons & Wizards - III
Aeternam - Moongod
Aeternam - Rulers of Empires
Aeternam - Al Qassam
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Widowspeak - Almanac
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Hiromi - Brain
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Hiromi - Brain
please do check out her other albums as well, they are all nice.
DT: A View
Triumph: Stages
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The Light in the Ocean - The Light in the Ocean
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Wet Leg - Wet Leg
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Queen - News of the World
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Circa Survive - Descensus
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Brandi Carlile - Bear Creek
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same as hefdaddy42 earlier in the day
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SAULT - 7
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The Light in the Ocean - The Pseudo-Scientific Study of Oceanic Neo-Cryptid Zoology
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Pink Floyd-Pulse
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Widowspeak - All Yours
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Brainstorm - Wall of Skulls
Witherfall - Nocturnes & Requiems
Witherfall - A Prelude to Sorrow
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Hiromi - Spiral
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AC/DC - POWER UP
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Brandi Carlile - The Firewatcher's Daughter
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Circa Survive - Blue Sky Noise
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I'm heading out soon on a late afternoon walk so I'll be listening to Rush Live In YYZ 1981.
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SAULT - Untitled (Black Is)
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Genesis - And Then There Were Three
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Andrew Osenga - Souvenirs & Postcards
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Glasser, I think you need to make those bigger.
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I'm heading out soon on a late afternoon walk so I'll be listening to Rush Live In YYZ 1981.
I'm also enjoying it.
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It was the turn of the century today at work...
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All music win right there.
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Kade, are you familiar with that Armored Saint album? That album punched me in the face today like it never has before, and I bought it the day it came out!!! It is heavy AF, and there's great solos throughout.
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Glasser, I think you need to make those bigger.
Ok, I'm on it!!! :lol
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I came to post this half-expecting you to beat me to it...and sure enough... :biggrin:
Cool three-part suite. Classic Tribulation (well, the sound of their last few albums, at least), taking its time to develop in a longer form than usual. I read this was only available before (in its entirety) on the vinyl version of Gloom...
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Part 1 is on my CD version and it's great. Can't wait to check the full thing later.
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Kade, are you familiar with that Armored Saint album? That album punched me in the face today like it never has before, and I bought it the day it came out!!! It is heavy AF, and there's great solos throughout.
That's the only album in that batch I'm not familiar with. I'll check it out over the weekend.
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Kade, are you familiar with that Armored Saint album? That album punched me in the face today like it never has before, and I bought it the day it came out!!! It is heavy AF, and there's great solos throughout.
That's the only album in that batch I'm not familiar with. I'll check it out over the weekend.
There were a few songs on that I thought were filler but The Pillar is an absolute killer :D ...................like a heavier, punchier Symbol of Salvation sound which for me is their best overall.
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Charles Mingus - Mingus Three (featuring Hampton Hawes & Danny Richmond)
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underrated
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Two "oldies" from the 80s:
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Jazz Sabbath - Jazz Sabbath, Volume 2
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Joe Satriani - The Elephants Of Mars
Satch does Satch stuff.
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Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Meets Irving Berlin
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Kurt Rosenwinkel & Jean-Paul Brodbeck - The Chopin Project
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Anyone else? Damn, it's good
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Blue Öyster Cult - Spectres
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Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Candlemass - Nightfall
Candlemass - King of the Grey Islands
Candlemass - Death Magic Doom
Candlemass - Psalms for the Dead
Forbidden - Forbidden Evil
Miseration - Your Demons-Their Angels
Miseration - Black Miracles and Dark Wonders
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Anyone else? Damn, it's good
Not really feeling this one so far honestly, it's kinda cool that almost all of their styles are represented here but none of them are really done as well as they have been on earlier albums
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Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio - Live in Loveland!
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Anyone else? Damn, it's good
Not really feeling this one so far honestly, it's kinda cool that almost all of their styles are represented here but none of them are really done as well as they have been on earlier albums
I dunno, this hit me pretty hard on first listen. I kinda liked The Dripping Tap and Magenta Mountain but the front half of the album really did it for me, as a listening experience. Granted I'd just finished work for the week and was supping my favourite beer. It may have been a bit long and my interest started to wane towards the end. I'm gonna spin it again tonight though, 100%.
I think for a band like King Gizz, who release so many albums, I don't get too excited by each release. Hell, I'm not even that hardcore a fan. I started listening late 2019 and Infest the Rats Nest was their latest release.
My fave albums are Mind Fuzz, Nonagon, Flying Microtonal Banana, Polygondwanaland and Infest. I'm all about that middle period of their career, so far. I've checked out every new release since Infest and been pretty underwhelmed to be honest. Omnium Gatherum is the first new release, since getting into them, that has really impressed me.
That's all going off one listen but I trust my gut nothing and I know I want to listen again. I personally love them blending all their styles on one album, rather than spamming one.
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Neal Morse - Neal Morse
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Run-DMC - Run-DMC
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It was 2003 at work today...
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...a damn fine year!
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Really interesting album. I dig it!
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It was 2003 at work today...
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...a damn fine year!
This might be one of my fav batches you've ever posted.
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Really interesting album. I dig it!
Totally wanted to check this one out - not streaming on Amazon music. I'll do their Bandcamp page...
EDIT: Listening now...this is good!! The second song (proper), Ad Bestias, is amazing!
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Really interesting album. I dig it!
Totally wanted to check this one out - not streaming on Amazon music. I'll do their Bandcamp page...
EDIT: Listening now...this is good!! The second song (proper), Ad Bestias, is amazing!
I'm glad you didn't give up after The Mariner. The first proper song is easily the worst. The rest of the album is really nice.
Yes, Ad Bestias is indeed amazing!
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New Primus EP.
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EDIT: Now this is more like it. The boys need to do a whole album in this vein.
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Lemm - Arkhē
I gave this a listen just now, and I think it's a very lovely album. If I give this more listens, I think this will become one of my favorite albums... I feel like I say that a lot, but I suppose I tend to get optimistic about an album when I really enjoy it on the first listen.
This is an electronic album that has a lot of emphasis on piano and atmospheric sections, but also has a good amount of energetic sections. It has a futuristic yet timeless sort of feel to it. I'm not sure how many people here would be interested in an album like this, but if it sounds even remotely interesting to any of you, I'd fully recommend at least giving it a shot.
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Star One - Revel in Time
Megadeth - The World Needs A Hero
Coheed and Cambria - Vaxis Act 1 - The Unheavenly Creatures
Greta Van Fleet - The Battle at Garden’s Gate
Queens of the Stone Age - Like Clockwork
Pain of Salvation - 12:5
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Rush - Signals
Be cool or be cast out.
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Rush - Signals
Be cool or be cast out.
I might have to listen to this now. I love this album.
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Audrey Horne...Their latest one, and one from a few years ago.
I just posted about them in the Friday releases thread...such consistently good quality in their albums. Devil's Bell has a ton on NWOBHM influence. Le Fol sounds quite different (Faith No More, grunge-y alternative rock, 70s rock...?), and it's a very, very cool album.
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Today at work..
Not much time for music.
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I know we talked about this recently, but I'd like to reiterate this was a great rec for a band I didn't even know existed...
Have you checked this out?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iTW3GRsrx0
The full album on YT, complete with narration before each song ;D I haven't watched the whole thing, but I guess it's a cool thing the band put out there for fans to geek out on :biggrin:
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I've seen that, but I haven't watched the whole thing. It's a bit...wordy. ;D
I'm subscribed to them on youtube, and they have a TON of content.
You gotta check out Shattered Skies off of Frostburn!
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Lost Domain-Merchants Of Emotions
Doesn't quite have the teeth of their first album, but the second listen is MUCH better than the first run through.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/bc4d8fae1acc25d4051c028cdd7160ea/4204603)
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Dire Straits - On Every Street
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Finished up with my month of listening of 2013 releases earlier this week (though I've got a few live releases still to spin - Luna Park, Clockwork Angels tour). Here are some of the highlights:
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bc/Magnus_Karlsson%27s_Free_Fall.jpg) (https://i.discogs.com/JJEGA6zc6JewltSLFj6hiMQWNFwfEbeozPLGh-rUCRc/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:400/w:400/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEwMTI4/ODk0LTE0OTIxMjA4/ODMtMTk0OS5qcGVn.jpeg)
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1f/Nemesis_by_Stratovarius.jpg) (https://i.discogs.com/sDKPMCG9QtmWeec9bLs99iTATh2y0RA0Bh8PzSsAERI/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTc4MTQy/MDMtMTQ3MzQyMjQy/My04NDU4LmpwZWc.jpeg)
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Dire Straits - On Every Street
I love this album, I was listening to it a few days ago.
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Yesterday, I cranked this.
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Lost Domain-Merchants Of Emotions
Doesn't quite have the teeth of their first album, but the second listen is MUCH better than the first run through.
Loving that one TAC really hope they can get a physical album out!
Was obviously in a funkosomething mood this weekend...
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Sidenote always loved this Extreme album remember liking it the second I hit play back when released and will argue until I can that Cynical was one of their finest achievements :metal
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Yesterday, I cranked this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rm7FSzq1/a2220009983-16.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
It's been a while, but I do love this album :heart
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Lemm - Arkhē
I gave this a listen just now, and I think it's a very lovely album. If I give this more listens, I think this will become one of my favorite albums... I feel like I say that a lot, but I suppose I tend to get optimistic about an album when I really enjoy it on the first listen.
This is an electronic album that has a lot of emphasis on piano and atmospheric sections, but also has a good amount of energetic sections. It has a futuristic yet timeless sort of feel to it. I'm not sure how many people here would be interested in an album like this, but if it sounds even remotely interesting to any of you, I'd fully recommend at least giving it a shot.
Sounds like my jam, I'll give it a go once I'm done with the current roulette thing :corn
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Super Sunday
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Game Over :metal
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Game Over :metal
It is, after the amount of beers I've had
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Really enjoyed this 5 song 30 something minute EP. Clean vocals. 2022 release.
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Lost Domain-Merchants Of Emotions
Doesn't quite have the teeth of their first album, but the second listen is MUCH better than the first run through.
Loved the first album and one of my go to albums for workouts on the spin bike.
Need to check this one out.
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Claire Rousay - everything perfect is already here
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Jane Inc. - Faster Than I Can Take
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Simon Phillips - Protocol V
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Slash - 4
Aerosmith - The Road Starts Hear
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum
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This is kinda underrated, honestly. It's definitely not the best Deftones album but I think people over-exaggerate the distance in quality between this and their other more recent albums. It's got an interesting hazy atomosphere to it and overall I think I like it a bit better than Ohms.
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This is kinda underrated, honestly. It's definitely not the best Deftones album but I think people over-exaggerate the distance in quality between this and their other more recent albums. It's got an interesting hazy atomosphere to it and overall I think I like it a bit better than Ohms.
I like it a lot, Phantom Bride may possibly be my favourite Deftones song.
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Circa Survive - The Amulet
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SAULT - Untitled (Rise)
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Today at work...
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Not much time today, but I'll be at my desk all day tomorrow.
Can someone suggest a year for me?
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I've seen that, but I haven't watched the whole thing. It's a bit...wordy. ;D
I'm subscribed to them on youtube, and they have a TON of content.
You gotta check out Shattered Skies off of Frostburn!
I did, and it's a great song! The whole album is really good, actually.
Speaking of Lords of the Trident - I couldn't believe they have a cover of The Midnight's Los Angeles! With a video to boot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pDbdwB6psQ
The Midnight are a fantastic synthwave band...they really capture that whole 80s aesthetic perfectly...and, in Lords of the Trident's own words, apparently their favorite non-metal band! Cool stuff :)
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For all of their goofiness, they are an excellent band.
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For all of their goofiness, they are an excellent band.
Yep, that has been my impression so far...they are clearly tongue-in-cheek and goofy in their image, yet anything but when it comes to the music itself.
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Brandi Carlile - By The Way, I Forgive You
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Run-DMC - Tougher Than Leather
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Hiromi - Hiromi's Sonicbloom: Time Control
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This is some heavy shit.
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This is some heavy shit.
Well this album cover is enough to pique my interest!
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Some of today's spins
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Jane Inc. - Number One
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Andrew Osenga - The Morning
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This is some heavy shit.
Well this album cover is enough to pique my interest!
It matches the music perfectly, for better or worse. :lol
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Karcius - Sphere
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Their best imho :hefdaddy
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This is some heavy shit.
Well this album cover is enough to pique my interest!
It matches the music perfectly, for better or worse. :lol
And by that you mean it's a clusterfuck? I nearly made it through the whole album. Yea, it's not for me.
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Their best imho :hefdaddy
I dunno man, they are just so damn consistent that it's hard to rank. I know it's not my personal fave though.
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It was 2007 today at work...
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This is some heavy shit.
What in Satan's Hell is this?? :lol :lol
Geez, kind of torn between Fuck Up Your Face and Dumbass!!!.. :rollin
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This is some heavy shit.
What in Satan's Hell is this?? :lol :lol
Geez, kind of torn between Fuck Up Your Face and Dumbass!!!.. :rollin
:rollin :rollin :rollin
Tim, you always pick the best artists I randomly mention to give a spin. :tup
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This is some heavy shit.
What in Satan's Hell is this?? :lol :lol
Geez, kind of torn between Fuck Up Your Face and Dumbass!!!.. :rollin
:rollin :rollin :rollin
Tim, you always pick the best artists I randomly mention to give a spin. :tup
Well, you know, it's how I stay..um..current. :lol
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It was 2007 today at work...
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Very underrated Scorpions album, imo. I know the competition is not very harsh, but this is easily my favorite post-Face the Heat.
Oh, and since you are doing 2007, and I remember you mentioned you wanted to explore some more of this band, I'd recommend:
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Amorphis - Silent Waters (2007)
...one of my favorites of their current "era" (i.e. with Tomi Joutsen singing). Fantastic stuff.
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It was 2007 today at work...
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Very underrated Scorpions album, imo. I know the competition is not very harsh, but this is easily my favorite post-Face the Heat.
Oh, and since you are doing 2007, and I remember you mentioned you wanted to explore some more of this band, I'd recommend:
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Amorphis - Silent Waters (2007)
...one of my favorites of their current "era" (i.e. with Tomi Joutsen singing). Fantastic stuff.
Agreed on Humanity. A brilliant album.
I saw Silent Waters on the 2007 list, but I don't have it.
I did check out the new Amorphis album, but I fell asleep. Really fucking bland.
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Oh, and since you are doing 2007, and I remember you mentioned you wanted to explore some more of this band, I'd recommend:
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Amorphis - Silent Waters (2007)
...one of my favorites of their current "era" (i.e. with Tomi Joutsen singing). Fantastic stuff.
Just gave this album a listen. It is very enjoyable. Hits a bit of a lull in tracks 6-8, but ends nicely.
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Oh, and since you are doing 2007, and I remember you mentioned you wanted to explore some more of this band, I'd recommend:
(https://i.discogs.com/OQPM8VZXES1_hQw6UaXVbXMJStQJ4hghpfrEuZuzc1o/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:594/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEyMDY1/MDQ2LTE1ODYwNzc3/NDktNTUxOS5qcGVn.jpeg)
Amorphis - Silent Waters (2007)
...one of my favorites of their current "era" (i.e. with Tomi Joutsen singing). Fantastic stuff.
Just gave this album a listen. It is very enjoyable. Hits a bit of a lull in tracks 6-8, but ends nicely.
Amazing band.
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Kade, did you check out their new album? It was really the first album by them that I gave a full dedicated listen, and I was quite underwhelmed.
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Man, this and the new Steve Vai are so good.
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2022 three song demo.
Popped up on my youtube feed. Quite enjoyable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz-JBk9u1TQ
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Man, this and the new Steve Vai are so good.
Agreed.
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Kade, did you check out their new album? It was really the first album by them that I gave a full dedicated listen, and I was quite underwhelmed.
Yeah I posted it in here about it about a month ago and you told me you checked it out and found it boring haha.
It didn't have as much lasting power as I expected but I'll go back to it soon. Their last one Queen of Time was incredible.
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With the new Black Map vinyl I ordered I got a single 45 with my purchase included. The band is called The Paper Sons and I took a listen to it yesterday, intrigued I checked out their album In The Throes...[/b] and it kicks a lot of ass. A shame the songs have barely any listens.
Posting a link here in case anyone is curious https://open.spotify.com/album/6X5479qdI9nKObOL1cG57a?si=MJkrlodERzGMntHxSvp6KQ
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Kade, did you check out their new album? It was really the first album by them that I gave a full dedicated listen, and I was quite underwhelmed.
Yeah I posted it in here about it about a month ago and you told me you checked it out and found it boring haha.
It didn't have as much lasting power as I expected but I'll go back to it soon. Their last one Queen of Time was incredible.
OK, if I remember, I'll try and hit that tonight.
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Kade, did you check out their new album? It was really the first album by them that I gave a full dedicated listen, and I was quite underwhelmed.
Yeah I posted it in here about it about a month ago and you told me you checked it out and found it boring haha.
It didn't have as much lasting power as I expected but I'll go back to it soon. Their last one Queen of Time was incredible.
I think Halo is a very good Amorphis album. At this point, they are not going to reinvent the wheel...I do wish they'd shake things up a little, but the quality of what they do (for me) is still high enough that I'm not complaining.
Tim - you should definitely check out Tales from the Thousand Lakes, their second album, from 1994. Such a unique (at the time, especially!) folk-death-doom album. It's mostly harsh vocals (the rhythm guitarist was the vocalist too), with very few guest cleans here and there. The melodies, the atmosphere...it's an amazing album and it really takes me back...
(https://i.discogs.com/A82kVxLYwtxXIB2kNe3jOmXmDg_4PUXNWclR3B_7snQ/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:532/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTYzMDcw/OC0xMzI4MzIxNjUw/LmpwZWc.jpeg)
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Kade, did you check out their new album? It was really the first album by them that I gave a full dedicated listen, and I was quite underwhelmed.
Yeah I posted it in here about it about a month ago and you told me you checked it out and found it boring haha.
It didn't have as much lasting power as I expected but I'll go back to it soon. Their last one Queen of Time was incredible.
OK, if I remember, I'll try and hit that tonight.
Yes, Queen of Time is very good too. My only gripe with it is that it goes a little too "symphonic metal" at times (the orchestrations are great - it's just that I like my Amorphis a little less bombastic :)). Just a matter of personal taste, though, as the album surely was a great accomplishment for them...
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(https://i.imgur.com/5pzqSRb.jpg)
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Sanctuary - Through the Mirror Black
Sanctuary - The Year the Sun Died
Nevermore - The Politics of Ecstasy
Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World
Nevermore - Enemies of Reality
Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor
Lamb of God - As the Palaces Burn
Lamb of God - Ashes of the Wake
Lamb of God - Sacrament
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(https://i.imgur.com/5pzqSRb.jpg)
A stone cold classic. What better way to start an album than those vocals. A friend and I were talking the other day and he said 90s Anselmo is his favourite vocalist of all time. Each 90s Pantera album just got more extreme and Phil's vocals were probably a big driving force behind that.
Fuck, I might just have to spin the album myself.
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Simon Phillips - Protocol
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Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires - The Highwomen
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(https://i.discogs.com/gBcRqWXB7pjvuOx96mvnE6KUHdphWsxvKn4KUJCBm1o/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEwMDEw/MjgtMTI5Mjk1MDY0/Ny5qcGVn.jpeg)
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Don't get ahead!!!!!! ;D
I'm holding off until you post it up, but am really looking forward to it.
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Refamiliarizing myself with it. Favorites of many, but such a hodge podge effort. No 'Flo' ;)
And, 'yea, cable!' :D
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Hiromi - Hiromi's Sonicbloom: Beyond Standard
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(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81VaX6elRUL._SL1500_.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/kTQutNX.jpg)(https://www.metal-archives.com/images/3/2/3/4/32341.jpg)(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metal-archives.com%2Fimages%2F1%2F0%2F4%2F5%2F104518.jpg&hash=d4e56f9338fb031b9452e5117c2f39a7f87faf84)(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1583418675_10.jpg)(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cygnus-x1.net%2Flinks%2Frush%2Fimages%2Falbums%2Fmovingpictures-cover.jpg&hash=80139c5ddf2c9f7d2a0d7d2d678ccca454768cfe)
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:metal :metal :metal
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:metal :metal :metal
The Heavenly albums are damn good. Can't believe I've had these on CD and never spun them. Although so many rip offs, I love that though. On Sign of the Winner, I heard March of Time in at least 3 songs. :lol
Probably wouldn't recommend the Celtic Frost to you, but damn that's a good one. Another one I've had on CD years and never really dived into.
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The Heavenly albums are damn good. Can't believe I've had these on CD and never spun them. Although so many rip offs, I love that though. On Sign of the Winner, I heard March of Time in at least 3 songs. :lol
Sign Of The Winner has a lot of that speedy double bass thing. I love their drummer. He is amazing on Dust To Dust, some of the best double bass drumming I've ever heard.
Funny you mention Helloween. I actually discovered them through Kai Hansen's website in the early 2000's. This was before Dust To Dust came out. Apparently, he guested on their first album, so I checked it out and went from there.
Has a guest vocal here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EbseMiDe00
Probably wouldn't recommend the Celtic Frost to you, but damn that's a good one. Another one I've had on CD years and never really dived into.
I do have a Celtic Frost story. In early 1987, Celtic Frost and Flotsam & Jetsam were playing a small club in Providence. A friend of mine (huge Metallica fan) had their first album due to Newsted being on it, and he wanted to go. For whatever reason, CF didn't play, so we got a headline gig from F&J! My love for them started that night.
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But there's a lack of Celtic Frost in that story! :lol
I've actually never heard CF's older stuff so that seems like a funny pair up based on Monotheist.
Kai Hansen having a connection with Heavenly is no surprise too. I heard a couple of blatant Gamma Ray rip offs too lol. Cool that Piet is singing on that track too. :metal
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But there's a lack of Celtic Frost in that story! :lol
:lol
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But there's a lack of Celtic Frost in that story! :lol
:lol
haha, read that back and realised I sounded like a bit of a dick.
You said you had a CF story though! :rollin
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But there's a lack of Celtic Frost in that story! :lol
:lol
haha, read that back and realised I sounded like a bit of a dick.
You said you had a CF story though! :rollin
You didn't sound like a dick at all. I actually cracked up. :lol
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Over the last couple of days, a mixed bag of stuff...
(https://i.discogs.com/dOkUwx4qoyppKxA-zI1eMeJz5_rNJEp5V2cr2fcimf4/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:450/w:450/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTc4NzI5/NTQtMTQ1MDYzMjI0/Ni00NzY5LmpwZWc.jpeg) (https://i.discogs.com/-H3drBzvTgY_Lcd0E3_L6cTVzsoATsmo7dNZPORGbxk/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:500/w:500/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTM4Njcw/ODAtMTM0NzQ0NDIx/Ni0zMTg1LmpwZWc.jpeg)
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1234844461_10.jpg) (https://i.discogs.com/v9itwarH1SLCyKfUza06aiM8cXTko-uTl0JxohBW3x8/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTIwNjg1/NjMxLTE2MzQ5MDE5/NTEtMzkyOC5qcGVn.jpeg)
(https://i.discogs.com/sfq8Fv5a1bh4mFSyNtxU26w9jW6iP4M32iwZTtcUwH8/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:591/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE1NTU0/MjQ5LTE1OTM1Mjc1/MzktNDQ5Ny5qcGVn.jpeg) (https://i.discogs.com/7WcCLphahhUbhRRLu5BndJvr--k9jAPEaT_tkb3iYj8/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTIwNDI2/NDkxLTE2MzMwMzEy/OTMtMzk5OS5qcGVn.jpeg)
(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Amorphis-Halo-500x500.jpg) (https://i.discogs.com/A82kVxLYwtxXIB2kNe3jOmXmDg_4PUXNWclR3B_7snQ/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:532/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTYzMDcw/OC0xMzI4MzIxNjUw/LmpwZWc.jpeg)
(https://i.discogs.com/GxhR3G-f62YogiM0XmvlwhxoBby3RnbsuVobopqCvTE/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:594/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTc1NzUz/ODAtMTUzODExNzA1/NC05NzMxLmpwZWc.jpeg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2702370172_10.jpg)
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But there's a lack of Celtic Frost in that story! :lol
:lol
haha, read that back and realised I sounded like a bit of a dick.
You said you had a CF story though! :rollin
You didn't sound like a dick at all. I actually cracked up. :lol
:tup
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1234844461_10.jpg)
Fuck, what a brutal album cover.
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1234844461_10.jpg)
Fuck, what a brutal album cover.
Yep, it's a little unsettling...
The album is a solid slab of death-doom, though...the second track Hope/Renaissance, in particular, is really good.
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Forgot a few more...
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HMU5AO+JL._SL1200_.jpg) (https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Godless-Truth-Godless-Truth.jpg)
(https://i.discogs.com/2lWbDWnXYRRW7cOFNxsS988NZfHJLGpOycnW6rsAyJw/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTIxNDQz/Nzk3LTE2NDAxNjUz/NDMtMTcxNi5qcGVn.jpeg) (https://i.discogs.com/QFIn7cLClo8Y5o2YFL83JuQdvV3wem8EfN8wVYPy1_A/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:542/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEyMzAw/MjY5LTE1NTg3OTcz/MjAtMjI0NC5qcGVn.jpeg)
I've said it recently here, but that Godless Truth's album is a blast of a technical death metal record. Breathe Fire's riffage is so, so good.
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Forgot a few more...
(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Godless-Truth-Godless-Truth.jpg)
Yeah, I'd forget that one too.. :lol
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Forgot a few more...
(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Godless-Truth-Godless-Truth.jpg)
Yeah, I'd forget that one too.. :lol
Not your thing, huh? :lol
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It had Bodom-esque vocals which would've been fine if it had Bodom-esque music supporting them.
If I'm going to listen to vocals like that, I'm going to need the music to make it worth it, and well, this didn't do that.
But Nick, I'll listen to anything you recommend so...
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(https://i.imgur.com/8IbP88k.jpg)
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Karcius - Kaleidoscope
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Band of Horses - Everything All The Time
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Willoughby's Beach
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CAN - Ege Bamyasi
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Band of Horses - Everything All The Time
Good one.
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It had Bodom-esque vocals which would've been fine if it had Bodom-esque music supporting them.
If I'm going to listen to vocals like that, I'm going to need the music to make it worth it, and well, this didn't do that.
But Nick, I'll listen to anything you recommend so...
:tup
Btw, this kind of death metal is not my go-to either, usually. Sometimes, though, it “works”, and this one just really hit the spot. It’s riffy and punchy in the right ways and grabs my attention the whole time…
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Band of Horses - Everything All The Time
Good one.
:tup
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Aretha Franklin - Young, Gifted and Black
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Roxy Music - Roxy Music
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Hiromi - Place To Be
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It was 1987 today at work...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Raiseyourfistandyell.jpg/220px-Raiseyourfistandyell.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/Abigail_%28King_Diamond_album%29.jpg)
(https://i.discogs.com/71GWh4OAaRzMEhgHRh0GCRBG4mK7o1Ld14Ruf9VUVis/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE5MTA0/OTgtMTQ5NjQxMDgw/MC02MjY3LmpwZWc.jpeg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d6/Whitesnake_%28album%29.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ad/Mot%C3%B6rhead_-_Rock_n_Roll_%281987%29.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/Keeper_of_the_Seven_Keys_Part_1.jpg)
...lots more to go. Going to continue with '87 tomorrow!
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You may have mentioned, but Tim, is the physical cd's the format you're listening to music at work?
Wonderful albums there. Abigail, so good.
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You may have mentioned, but Tim, is the physical cd's the format you're listening to music at work?
Wonderful albums there. Abigail, so good.
No, it's all stuff on my iPod.
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You may have mentioned, but Tim, is the physical cd's the format you're listening to music at work?
Wonderful albums there. Abigail, so good.
No, it's all stuff on my iPod.
Ah okay, yeah you may have mentioned that.
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A bit of German power metal and a bit of US metal. Punching the Sky is such a good album.
(https://www.metalkingdom.net/album-cover-artwork/2018/02/4/109-Edguy-Theater-of-Salvation.jpg)
(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Armored-Saint_Punching-the-Sky-01.jpg)
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That's really the only AS album I've really taken too. Come back to it often enough, it's excellent. Great classic Edguy too.
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The first Edguy album I bought was Burning Down The Opera. I loved Babylon, so Theater Of Salvation would be the first Edguy studio album I bought, but other than Babylon, I remember being really disappointed in it. Been years since I have heard it.
Punching The Sky is indeed excellent, but I am a huge Armored Saint fan, and it's middle of the pack for me...mind you, it's a damn good pack. They're practically a Top 10 band for me.
In fact, I'll be posting them tomorrow as I finish up my 1987 listening.
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The first Edguy album I bought was Burning Down The Opera. I loved Babylon, so Theater Of Salvation would be the first Edguy studio album I bought, but other than Babylon, I remember being really disappointed in it. Been years since I have heard it.
Punching The Sky is indeed excellent, but I am a huge Armored Saint fan, and it's middle of the pack for me...mind you, it's a damn good pack. They're practically a Top 10 band for me.
In fact, I'll be posting them tomorrow as I finish up my 1987 listening.
How about a quick AS ranking? :) I'd have to think about it, since they are not a band I have a deep knowledge of. I know Symbol of Salvation is likely the top album for me. Love March of the Saint and Raising Fear. Never gotten around to checking out Delirious Nomad and Revelation. I find La Raza and Win Hands Down super-solid, but Punching the Sky is my favorite of the last three.
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The first Edguy album I bought was Burning Down The Opera. I loved Babylon, so Theater Of Salvation would be the first Edguy studio album I bought, but other than Babylon, I remember being really disappointed in it. Been years since I have heard it.
Punching The Sky is indeed excellent, but I am a huge Armored Saint fan, and it's middle of the pack for me...mind you, it's a damn good pack. They're practically a Top 10 band for me.
In fact, I'll be posting them tomorrow as I finish up my 1987 listening.
I can understand being disappointed with that album after hearing Babylon. It's a bit tame compared to that song.
I still need to check that AS album you posted in here last week.
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3474851003_10.jpg)
Tersivel - To The Orphic Void
Basically a more symphonic version of Gojira ;D It's a pretty cool record, actually. Opener gives a good representation of the sound. Favorite songs in the middle (Moving On and The Ferryman, both with quite beautiful and epic endings). The last song is maybe a little longer than it needs to be, but kinda cool too.
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How about a quick AS ranking? :)
Raising Fear/Symbol
March
Nomad
Win Hands Down
Revelation
Punching The Sky
La Raza
I still need to check that AS album you posted in here last week.
Revelation
That was the first "reunion" album. I didn't take to it right away, but it has aged great. I actually thought of you while it was kicking my ass last week. Great riffage, great solos.
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Raising Fear/Symbol
March
Nomad
Win Hands Down
Revelation
Punching The Sky
La Raza
Looks like I do have to check that one out, then! :biggrin:
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Raising Fear/Symbol
March
Nomad
Win Hands Down
Revelation
Punching The Sky
La Raza
Looks like I do have to check that one out, then! :biggrin:
Armored Saint is a LIVE band. Thise first three albums, especially March and Nomad, suffer the tracks in the studio.
From Nomad, Nervous Man was such a great live song.
The opening chord just hangs there....and then BAM!
Aftermath is my second favorite Armored Saint track after Book Of Blood.
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Tonight, I banged out some more 1987 albums that I do not have on my iPod ...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/Grimreaperrockyoutohell.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4f/Pretty_Maids_Future_World.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/23/ManowarFightingtheworld.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0a/Scream_Bloody_Gore.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6c/Join_the_army_ST.jpg)(https://e.snmc.io/i/1200/s/48f600fe4df77048f189c921ffae5960/2777654)
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(https://i.imgur.com/0ONcrSS.jpg)
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Tonight, I banged out some more 1987 albums that I do not have on my iPod ...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/Grimreaperrockyoutohell.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4f/Pretty_Maids_Future_World.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/23/ManowarFightingtheworld.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0a/Scream_Bloody_Gore.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6c/Join_the_army_ST.jpg)(https://e.snmc.io/i/1200/s/48f600fe4df77048f189c921ffae5960/2777654)
What's that CF like?
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Fairly basic metal. Vocals are ok too. Sounds more early 80ish than late 80’s.
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Tigran Hamayan - StandArt
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Fairly basic metal. Vocals are ok too. Sounds more early 80ish than late 80’s.
Ok, not what I expected after the album I have.
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Faye Webster - Car Therapy Sessions (EP)
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James LaBrie - Static Impulse
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Cory Wong - Power Station
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Cory Wong - Power Station
I just got into him a few months ago and many his funk guitar playing is unreal.
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Cory Wong - Power Station
I just got into him a few months ago and many his funk guitar playing is unreal.
This album just came out today. It's really good. Collaborations with so many excellent musicians, from all kinds of genres.
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Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time
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(https://images.fanart.tv/fanart/zeit-6247336d38a3f.jpg)
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Father John Misty - Fear Fun
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For me, it was Zeit as well today (obviously, and it's constantly good as ever IMHO), along with Stan Getz: Apasionado, Steve Lukather: Candyman and Mike Rutherford: Smallcreep's Day. All of them brilliant IMHO
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Father John Misty - Fear Fun
Have you listened to his new one? If so, how is it? I just bought it without having heard anything on it but I’m a fan of him.
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(https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/252051/files/181707410/charly-funkadelic-one-nation-under-a-groove.jpg)
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Finished up my 1987 listening at work today...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/12/AnthraxAmongTheLiving.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/28/Raising_Fear.jpg)
(https://i.discogs.com/oIEAe-W52lSEmaCnK2b9bpMyhLZCiaazzXNMhvytQEo/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:597/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE3OTQ5/MzktMTYwNjkyNzE3/MC01Nzg0LmpwZWc.jpeg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fa/DioDreamEvil.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EISJa3S8L._SY355_.jpg)(https://www.metal-archives.com/images/1/8/0/5/1805.jpg?1327)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b8/Crazy_nights_album_cover.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3a/Perfect_Timing_%28McAuley_Schenker_Group_album%29_cover.jpg)
(https://www.decibelmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Rushs-Hold-Your-Fire.jpg)
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What a great year.
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What a great year.
So this was my thought today too. For me, I feel like 1988 had higher highs, but 1987 was surprisingly consistently good.
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Yeah, 88 always sticks out but 87 seems to hold its own.
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Fairly basic metal. Vocals are ok too. Sounds more early 80ish than late 80’s.
Ok, not what I expected after the album I have.
Is that the one where they tried to go hair metal? That was shit.
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Fairly basic metal. Vocals are ok too. Sounds more early 80ish than late 80’s.
Ok, not what I expected after the album I have.
Is that the one where they tried to go hair metal? That was shit.
:lol
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(https://www.slugmag.com/uploads/296/5888-Dark%20Tranq.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/93/6b/9b/936b9b8e4b0aff2c41511595b2e61412.jpg)(https://manofmuchmetal.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/133088758_237508314402357_3061552894649474277_o.jpg)(https://lastfm.freetls.fastly.net/i/u/ar0/da8fde646c1acb3d33ecc0aae2c534b1.jpg)
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Fairly basic metal. Vocals are ok too. Sounds more early 80ish than late 80’s.
Ok, not what I expected after the album I have.
Is that the one where they tried to go hair metal? That was shit.
Nah that’s Cold Lake.
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This one started off with Mexican Radio..WTF?
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This one started off with Mexican Radio..WTF?
Yep, they wanted to be weird on this one :biggrin:
I do find Into the Pandemonium a tad overrated, but put more in context it had some cool, innovative stuff going on. For what it's worth, some say it started the whole "avantgarde-metal" thing...I think it was influential, but at the end of the day I don't go back to it very often
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Sounds like they were a totally different band to what they served up on Monotheist.
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(https://images.fanart.tv/fanart/zeit-6247336d38a3f.jpg)
Liked it a lot on first listen. Probably more than the previous album.
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Father John Misty - Fear Fun
Have you listened to his new one? If so, how is it? I just bought it without having heard anything on it but I’m a fan of him.
Bumping this for hefdaddy42 to see.
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Nirvana - Bleach
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(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ashes-of-Ares-Emperors-and-Fools-01-500x500.jpg)
I remember not thinking all that much of the second album, but this one is excellent so far. Barlow is, well, Barlow. Can't go wrong there. The last track with Ripper is excellent as well. 11 1/ 2 minutes of the two of them trading off.
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Help, I’ve been kidnapped by TAC and only have his albums to play! 😁😁😁
Alice Cooper - DaDa, Constrictor
Armored Saint - symbol live, Raising Fear
Iron Maiden- Sunjitsu
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Help, I’ve been kidnapped by TAC and only have his albums to play! 😁😁😁
Alice Cooper - DaDa, Constrictor
Armored Saint - symbol live, Raising Fear
Iron Maiden- Sunjitsu
:metal
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Help, I’ve been kidnapped by TAC and only have his albums to play! 😁😁😁
Alice Cooper - DaDa, Constrictor
Armored Saint - symbol live, Raising Fear
Iron Maiden- Sunjitsu
Sorry pal, you're on your own.
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Help, I’ve been kidnapped by TAC and only have his albums to play! 😁😁😁
Alice Cooper - DaDa, Constrictor
Armored Saint - symbol live, Raising Fear
Iron Maiden- Sunjitsu
Sorry pal, you're on your own.
You'll literally never have to listen to Winger again, though. :lol
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Some live action today at work..
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Some live action today at work..
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Fuck.......this is so incredible.
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Some live action today at work..
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Fuck.......this is so incredible.
It literally might be the most recommended album by me to other people I know. Amazing.
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The playing is unmatched. I'm not much of a blues guy, but Gary is the exception.
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The playing is unmatched. I'm not much of a blues guy, but Gary is the exception.
Exactly. But it's not just his playing. His vocals fucking drip with emotion. I spun Wild Frontier this week in my 1987 run and his vocal on Johnny Boy gave me goosebumps.
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The playing is unmatched. I'm not much of a blues guy, but Gary is the exception.
Exactly. But it's not just his playing. His vocals fucking drip with emotion. I spun Wild Frontier this week in my 1987 run and his vocal on Johnny Boy gave me goosebumps.
I wish that album had better production. It seems to have volume issues in some songs, it's weird.
You're right though, as incredible as his playing was, his vocals seem to get overlooked but what a voice he had. He's one of the only guys that makes me believe and feel the blues. His singing is a big part of that.
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Maggy Luyten's new band. They surprise dropped their debut album this week. I'm a sucker for anything Maggy. If you are familiar with her, this is no surprise. A good, heavy, rocking album. Nothing special, just well done and with Maggy flexing her chops. She does it all, clean voice, gravelly voice, near-growl voice that I first heard her do in her short time with Nightmare.
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The playing is unmatched. I'm not much of a blues guy, but Gary is the exception.
Exactly. But it's not just his playing. His vocals fucking drip with emotion. I spun Wild Frontier this week in my 1987 run and his vocal on Johnny Boy gave me goosebumps.
I'll be honest, I know nothing of Moore except that TAC talks about him about as much as he does Schenker. I was reading his Wikipedia page and what stopped me cold was his signature Les Paul. Good lord, what a thing of beauty. I always have said I would love to buy a Les Paul strictly as art to hang on my wall because they are so gorgeous. This one would qualify.
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He made that thing sound as good as it looks too. :hefdaddy
That blues live album is a perfect place to start if you are into blues. If you want just heavier rock stuff, I've found the compilation, Back on the Streets - The Rock Collection is a good one, or just get this;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Platinum_Collection_(Gary_Moore_album)
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I'm pretty sure this was the first Cathedral album I ever owned. It nearly put off the band completely :lol it's my least favourite, out of the albums I've heard. Not sure what it is about it but very little clicked.
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I'm pretty sure this was the first Cathedral album I ever owned. It nearly put off the band completely :lol it's my least favourite, out of the albums I've heard. Not sure what it is about it but very little clicked.
It wouldn't be the best place to start with them. Not their best, but also not bad. :P
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Pink Floyd - The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
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The playing is unmatched. I'm not much of a blues guy, but Gary is the exception.
Exactly. But it's not just his playing. His vocals fucking drip with emotion. I spun Wild Frontier this week in my 1987 run and his vocal on Johnny Boy gave me goosebumps.
I wish that album had better production. It seems to have volume issues in some songs, it's weird.
You're right though, as incredible as his playing was, his vocals seem to get overlooked but what a voice he had. He's one of the only guys that makes me believe and feel the blues. His singing is a big part of that.
Yeah, off the top of my head Thunder Rising (awesome tune) suddenly drops in volume from the songs before it. It’s very of it’s time too, lots of programming.
That is a great live album though. Saw that tour, and a couple before, and he was so good. He dripped sweat on me he first time - unfortunately none of his talent was absorbed 😁😁
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Phew, TAC threatened to unleash the death metal so I chewed my own arm off to escape… 😁😁
Envy Of None - s/t. Not my usual listening but it was enjoyable.
Mute Gods - Do Nothing till You Hear From Me
Death Angel - the Ultra-Violence
Paul Gilbert - Flying Dog
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Maggy Luyten's new band. They surprise dropped their debut album this week. I'm a sucker for anything Maggy. If you are familiar with her, this is no surprise. A good, heavy, rocking album. Nothing special, just well done and with Maggy flexing her chops. She does it all, clean voice, gravelly voice, near-growl voice that I first heard her do in her short time with Nightmare.
ooohhh... yes please! Thanks for posting this Prof - I've been waiting for this for a while.
Edit: Although, Spotify claims it is a 2020 release!?!?
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Who is Maggie Luyten?
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Who is Maggie Luyten?
Virus IV (2008) - https://youtu.be/IbBwtMYV8Ao
Nightmare (2016) - https://youtu.be/-0Y8knz7Ri0
The Prize (2022) - https://youtu.be/pP32mPSQC6I
She also sang all lead for Uli Kusch's Beautiful Sin project in 2006 and has been on a couple Ayreon releases.
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Cool, thank you. I'll check these out.
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Who is Maggie Luyten?
One of the only female vocalists I actually like. She's good.
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Cool, thank you. I'll check these out.
More importantly, the 2nd song I ever got in a Roulette, and still the best (she's the brunette in this video (https://youtu.be/3INsDZbs-Z0?t=154)).
Pretty sure that Christophe Godin (guest guitar solo in this video) is also the co-Founder of The Prize.
As for Beautiful Sin - Take Me Home (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpa9Li9ruH4)
She's done a lot of different guest and touring spots too.
https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Magali_Luyten/11179
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He made that thing sound as good as it looks too. :hefdaddy
That blues live album is a perfect place to start if you are into blues. If you want just heavier rock stuff, I've found the compilation, Back on the Streets - The Rock Collection is a good one, or just get this;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Platinum_Collection_(Gary_Moore_album)
I love Stevie Ray Vaughn so it stands to reason that I might enjoy Moore as well. I was just reminded of that live performance of Hendrix's Little Wing from '83 that he did that is out on YouTube. Man was just stunning.
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Cool, thank you. I'll check these out.
More importantly, the 2nd song I ever got in a Roulette, and still the best (she's the brunette in this video (https://youtu.be/3INsDZbs-Z0?t=154)).
Pretty sure that Christophe Godin (guest guitar solo in this video) is also the co-Founder of The Prize.
As for Beautiful Sin - Take Me Home (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpa9Li9ruH4)
She's done a lot of different guest and touring spots too.
https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Magali_Luyten/11179
Godin is a co-founder and the only guitarist in the band.
https://www.theprizeband.com/band
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Gotchya... I meant to imply Godin was the guest solo spot in the Epysode/Obsessions video.
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Whoops. Gotcha. :facepalm:
One of those days. Reading are hard!
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As I said in the FW thread, I really enjoy the Live Over Europe album. Great energy in the performances and juicy song selection. The Audrey Horne live is a lot of fun too. It has a video portion too - definitely not a fancy production, but the footage suggests their gigs are pretty great.
As for the other two: Plague's Portraits of Mind is a very good death album in the vein of Death (the band), 2020 release. And Madder Mortem are a great band of weirdos (musically speaking :)) from Norway. Any fans here?
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And Madder Mortem are a great band of weirdos (musically speaking :)) from Norway. Any fans here?
I have Marrow Saved in my Spotify.
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And Madder Mortem are a great band of weirdos (musically speaking :)) from Norway. Any fans here?
I have Marrow Saved in my Spotify.
Marrow is their most recent, and it’s very good too (maybe even better)
They’ve been around for a while, but they haven’t released a ton of stuff. My favorite might be Deadlands (2002 release)…it had some remnants of their earlier “doomy” stuff, but already quite progressive-minded…
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I've probably only heard it a couple of times. I think I thought it was interesting when it came out so I Saved it. I couldn't tell you anything about it, but since your post, I pulled it up. I might need to give it a proper listen. It's been a while.
I do need to scrub my library though.
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I actually have this on vinyl. Been a long f'n time since I've heard this. I always enjoyed it when I was a kid.
Wow, this brings me back.
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Noice
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Noice
Very!
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Plenty of goodness in here!! By the way, Angel Dust were so good. Enlighten the Darkness is probably my favorite.
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Noice
Very!
Indeed! :biggrin:
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Nick, Enlighten the Darkness is by far their best. One of the best metal albums I've heard. So incredible and underrated.
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:tup
might just revisit it today :)
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:tup
might just revisit it today :)
Great idea. :metal
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Working through the first part of Depeche Mode's discography chronologically. Excited for this one.
- Speak & Spell
- A Broken Frame
- Construction Time Again
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I’ve never checked out Angel Dust. Maybe I’ll do that tonight.
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MJ Lenderman - Boat Songs
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Tomberlin - i don't know who needs to hear this...
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I’ve never checked out Angel Dust. Maybe I’ll do that tonight.
They are amazing. I sent you the song Cross of Hatred in one of your roulettes and it scored very well.
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I’ve never checked out Angel Dust. Maybe I’ll do that tonight.
They are amazing. I sent you the song Cross of Hatred in one of your roulettes and it scored very well.
I don't remember that.
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I’ve never checked out Angel Dust. Maybe I’ll do that tonight.
They are amazing. I sent you the song Cross of Hatred in one of your roulettes and it scored very well.
I don't remember that.
The roulette where it was like opposites. Love/Hate, Day/Night. That one.
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I’ve never checked out Angel Dust. Maybe I’ll do that tonight.
They are amazing. I sent you the song Cross of Hatred in one of your roulettes and it scored very well.
I don't remember that.
The roulette where it was like opposites. Love/Hate, Day/Night. That one.
Gotcha. I'll have to go back.
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Work was a Riot today...
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:metal
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That’s a lot of awesome music and shitty album covers 😁
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I’ve never checked out Angel Dust. Maybe I’ll do that tonight.
Bleed was the song that got me hooked on them.
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I’ve never checked out Angel Dust. Maybe I’ll do that tonight.
Bleed was the song that got me hooked on them.
Enlighten the Darkness is by far my fav, but Bleed is easily their best song I'd say. Another good one is the excellent Freedom Awaits buried at the end of Human Bondage. But on a whole, Enlighten the Darkness is unbeatable.
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Angel Dust :metal
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I’ve never checked out Angel Dust. Maybe I’ll do that tonight.
Bleed was the song that got me hooked on them.
Enlighten the Darkness is by far my fav, but Bleed is easily their best song I'd say. Another good one is the excellent Freedom Awaits buried at the end of Human Bondage. But on a whole, Enlighten the Darkness is unbeatable.
Agree with all of this.
Tim - definitely DO check them out. I've never heard their 80s albums (they are supposed to be thrash-ier??), but everything they did since their late 90s comeback is really, really good. Bleed and Enlighten the Darkness above all, but Border of Reality (slightly more classic power, that one...and with a cover of Spotlight Kid to boot) and Of Human Bondage are not too shabby either.
I have always though of Bleed (the song) as a heavier, moar powah version of Savatage's Edge of Thorns (the song), with the piano and the crunchy guitars. Fantastic song.
Oh, and you should also try the album "Why?" by Mercury Tide - it's the band Angel Dust's singer Dirk Thurisch put together after AD started their "hiatus" (?). Anders Iwers on bass (of Cemetary, Dark Tranquillity, Tiamat etc. fame). The title-track is super - almost a cross between Power and Gothic Metal.
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I just started Enlighten The Darkness..
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I just started Enlighten The Darkness..
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While cutting the lawn after work..
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This album is a masterclass in vocal mixing.
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OK, I gave this a listen. I would need to listen to this a few more times for it to stick. My first impression is that this band does a lot of things well, but nothing that really stands out. There is an overall quality to the songs though.
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While cutting the lawn after work..
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This album is a masterclass in vocal mixing.
You must have had the volume on 11 to drown out the lawnmower. :metal
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Oh hell yes! :metal
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Father John Misty - Chloë and the Next 20th Century
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Rammstein - Zeit
Black Sabbath - The Eternal Idol
Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor
Mastadon - Hushed and Grim
Queen - Jazz
Lor - In Forgotten Sleep
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Lor - In Forgotten Sleep
Love this album!
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Lor - In Forgotten Sleep
Love this album!
It’s a good one. I definitely need to spend more time with it. That was only my second or third listen.
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While cutting the lawn after work..
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This album is a masterclass in vocal mixing.
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OK, I gave this a listen. I would need to listen to this a few more times for it to stick. My first impression is that this band does a lot of things well, but nothing that really stands out. There is an overall quality to the songs though.
I was going to mention and probably should that it was a huge grower for me. It has a charm that took a little bit to expose itself.
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Toro y Moi - MAHAL
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William Basinski & Janek Schaefer - "...on reflection"
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Darkher - The Buried Storm
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Falls of Rauros - Key to a Vanishing Future
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Randy Newman - Sail Away
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Queen - Jazz
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Band of Horses - Cease To Begin
Neat! No one has listened to any music all day except me!
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Neat! No one has listened to any music all day except me!
I did. I'm about to post my work music in a bit!
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Today at work...
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Nice Angel Dust revisit...
...and the latest Thunder album was a real pleasant listen. Not overly familiar with them (except maybe their first two records), so I'm not sure how this fits in their catalog...
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new Bubblemath tune "Everything"
https://soundcloud.com/cuneiformrecords/bubblemath-everything-from-turf-ascension-cuneiform-records
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Hiromi - Voice
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The Elephants of Mars is definitely a big step-up.
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Raventale - Planetarium II
2020 release...Space-y, doomy, blackish metal (I know, I know :biggrin:). The vibe reminds me of Enshine. Maybe a tad heavier, but it has a similar all-enveloping cosmic atmosphere, with great melodic guitar lines. Pretty cool album.
Doesn't seem to be on streaming services, but it's on Bandcamp
https://raventale.bandcamp.com/album/planetarium-ii
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Love Enshine. I'm on it!
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Raventale - Planetarium II
2020 release...Space-y, doomy, blackish metal (I know, I know :biggrin:). The vibe reminds me of Enshine. Maybe a tad heavier, but it has a similar all-enveloping cosmic atmosphere, with great melodic guitar lines. Pretty cool album.
Doesn't seem to be on streaming services, but it's on Bandcamp
https://raventale.bandcamp.com/album/planetarium-ii
Drinking Sulfer, Devouring The Sun :metal :metal
This is nice. I may grab this!
Nick, I discovered this band last night. You might dig them.
Elderwind
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https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Yr3yzpgJUMfM8LVvBezXj?si=6xylztSLSJmM7r2NgZT2PA
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That cover on the right is beautiful.
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Here's the youtube link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDdKSO_OmM0
It's a nice album.
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Here's the youtube link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDdKSO_OmM0
It's a nice album.
I'll sample it tonight. I have to get back to work now, whoops lol.
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Here's the youtube link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDdKSO_OmM0
It's a nice album.
I'll sample it tonight. I have to get back to work now, whoops lol.
:lol
It's almost time to go to bed! ;D
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:lol
I wish, only 1pm here.
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Simon Phillips - Symbiosis
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Here's the youtube link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDdKSO_OmM0
It's a nice album.
I'll sample it tonight. I have to get back to work now, whoops lol.
Checked the first song and has a wonderful atmosphere. Might play the whole thing on the weekend.
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Karcius - Episodes
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Here's the youtube link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDdKSO_OmM0
It's a nice album.
I'll check it out!
EDIT:
Checked the first song and has a wonderful atmosphere. Might play the whole thing on the weekend.
Yes, indeed - the main melodic guitar line is beautiful!
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Mother's Milk
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Mother's Milk
This is an excellent album.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - 12 Bar Bruise
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Alice Cooper Zipper Catches Skin
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Joel Ross - KingMaker
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Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear
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Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear
My favorite FJM album. Great album.
So I assume you’re going through his discography because you really liked his new one?
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Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear
My favorite FJM album. Great album.
So I assume you’re going through his discography because you really liked his new one?
Yes.
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Band of Horses - Infinite Arms
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Simon Phillips - Protocol II
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Matthew Halsall - Salute To The Sun
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Scorpions - Rock Believer
Pleasantly surprised so far with this one (4 tracks in).
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Hiromi - Move
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Simon Phillips - Protocol II
Simon was on this week on Eddie Trunk's show with Mike Portnoy guest hosting. Was just talking about this album and playing on CTTE.
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Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
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Joel Ross - Who Are You?
Simon Phillips - Protocol II
Simon was on this week on Eddie Trunk's show with Mike Portnoy guest hosting. Was just talking about this album and playing on CTTE.
Sweet
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Phantom’s Opera - Act IV
Yngwie Johan Malmsteen - Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar & Orchestra in Eb minor
UFO - Strangers In The Night
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Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear
My favorite FJM album. Great album.
So I assume you’re going through his discography because you really liked his new one?
Yes.
Cool. I like it a lot too. Do you have a Rate Your Music account? I’m interested in following you to see your ratings if you do.
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Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear
My favorite FJM album. Great album.
So I assume you’re going through his discography because you really liked his new one?
Yes.
Cool. I like it a lot too. Do you have a Rate Your Music account? I’m interested in following you to see your ratings if you do.
I actually don't. I'm not nearly organized enough to do things like that. It's all I can do to rank my favorite songs from one artist lol
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Allan Holdsworth - Jarasum Jazz Festival 2014 (Live)
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Arkadia Jazz All-Stars - Out and Out Jazz
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Steely Dan - Can't Buy A Thrill
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Bill Withers - Still Bill
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Townes Van Zandt - The Late Great Townes Van Zandt
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Karcius - The First Day
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Two new releases, both sounding good so far!
EDIT: Okay this Ibaraki album is actually kicking some serious ass, damn. This is a must-listen for any Ihsahn or Trivium fans.
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Nice! :metal
I'm not sure I've ever actually listened to the 2014 No Place version. That album is such a fucking monster.
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Nice! :metal
I'm not sure I've ever actually listened to the 2014 No Place version. That album is such a fucking monster.
Pretty sure when I checked it the first time you said you hadn't. It rocks. Chris Poland plays on a couple of tracks!
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ibaraki was fine but it was like. very bog standard black metal with no surprises
and i'm not much of a trivium fan anyways :lol
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ibaraki was fine but it was like. very bog standard black metal with no surprises
and i'm not much of a trivium fan anyways :lol
I'm not a Trivium fan either but I do like Ihsahn a lot and his fingerprints are all over the thing. He's more progressive metal than black metal anyways and the same is true for this album imo.
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I am a Trivium fan......what is ibaraki?
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I am a Trivium fan......what is ibaraki?
It's the new album from Darth Vader.
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I am a Trivium fan......what is ibaraki?
Matt Heafy made an album with Ihsahn. It just came out today and sounds pretty much like what you'd expect by bringing those two together.
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I am a Trivium fan......what is ibaraki?
Matt Heafy made an album with Ihsahn. It just came out today and sounds pretty much like what you'd expect by bringing those two together.
Oh wow, I'll have to check this out.
EDIT: Just started watching the video for Kagutsuchi. Ummm........1 minute in......ummm.....just sounds like Trivium :lol
EDIT: This is pretty fucking good though. Love my Trivium heavy so, can't complain with this song. Will be a purchase.
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just got done listening to a country album so you know what that means, time for tech death thursday again
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just got done listening to a country album so you know what that means, time for tech death thursday again
I thought it would mean you would give yourself a kick in the head for listening to a country album.
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nah there's some pretty dope country albums out there and i'm not a close-minded 15 year old anymore so
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I'm a close minded 53 y/o.
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Guess that makes me a 37 year old closed minded individual. I'm okay with that.....
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Perturbator - New Model
TW(TAC warning): Electronic Music
This one's a grower. A lot of his other music is catchier and more immediate than this, but if you sit down and give it your full attention it's very fulfilling.
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:lol
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Released only yesterday, the symphonic version of Sabaton's most recent album and it's bloody awesome.
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Perturbator - New Model
This one's a grower. A lot of his other music is catchier and more immediate than this, but if you sit down and give it your full attention it's very fulfilling.
Yep, agree with all of this!
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Sahara Hotnights - Love In Times Of Low Expectations
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This came up on my youtube feed.
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From Germany...1997
Cool album. The singer is a mix of John Bush and Mike Muir.
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Ooh, I'm liking this. Old School 2022 release.
Released on First Blood Family Records. :lol WTF?
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Fates Warning - Parallels
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Went to The Hippodrome in Baltimore Wednesday night to see 'Ain't To Proud', so the wife and I spun this again today
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and then
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QUEEN, Live at Madison Square Garden '78 2nd night
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IQ - The Seventh House
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DT - I&W
Boston - s/t
Jason Becker - Perpetual Burn
Paganini - Quartets For Strings & Guitar
Helloween- s/t
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Belle and Sebastian - A Bit of Previous
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(https://manofmuchmetal.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/cover.jpg)(https://e.snmc.io/i/1200/s/612afeb7c48f8108cd1caebf7cdb0236/2652394)
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Sadurn - Radiator
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Maria Chiara Argiro - Forest City
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Band of Horses - Mirage Rock
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Band of Horses - Mirage Rock
Good one; a sort of return to form.
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Band of Horses - Mirage Rock
Good one; a sort of return to form.
Yeah, I love this band.
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Hiromi - Alive
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Halestorm - Back From The Dead
I thought Vicious was their heaviest album but I think they proved me wrong on this one. Even my wife mentioned how heavy it is for them. Lzzy is pissed on this album. A lot of angry lyrics, very little sex this time around. Arejay's wildness finally comes through on a studio release. His playing is excellent here.
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Simon Phillips - Protocol III
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It was 1995 today at work...
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ed/IFtOS.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/21/Iron_Maiden_-_The_X_Factor.jpg)
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It was 1995 today at work...
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ed/IFtOS.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/21/Iron_Maiden_-_The_X_Factor.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/00/AnthraxStomp442_Improved.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ApfHfGt8L._SL1425_.jpg)
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This is a cool batch!
Imaginations from the Other Side is my favorite BG album...amazing stuff. Gamma Ray - I am kind of partial to the Scheepers-fronted albums, actually, but there's no doubt Land of the Free is a great power metal album, with Hansen & the band firing on all cylinders. Damnation Game, I feel, is very underrated in Symphony X's catalog. Many of the seeds of future albums were planted here (and Edge of Forever is fantastic). We talked about Ozzmosis recently in the Ozzy/Dio thread - it was a bit of a disappointment for me after No More Tears, but there's some golden tunes in there (even more so if we think about what followed...). A Change of Seasons - well, what is there to say ;D As for Stomp 442, believe it or not, I have never listened to it...
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Land of the Free is just solid fucking power metal from start to finish, amazing.
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Land of the Free is just solid fucking power metal from start to finish, amazing.
I love that whole middle era of the band...Powerplant, Somewhere Out In Space, etc... I am not an expert on Gamma Ray, so it's hard to distinguish one album from the next, but all I know is, which ever one I put on, I enjoy the shit out of it.
We talked about Ozzmosis recently in the Ozzy/Dio thread - it was a bit of a disappointment for me after No More Tears, but there's some golden tunes in there (even more so if we think about what followed...).
Truth be told, I listened to Ozzmosis not at work, but while doing some yardwork after work.
I LOVE this album. Now granted, I've never heard any of his albums after this. I've heard some songs, but no full album.
Ozzmosis is the one Ozzy album that reminds me of Black Sabbath. There are some bad ass riffs throughout, and Ozzy's vocals are fucking intense. Plus it has some amazing tracks. See You On The Other Side is a Top 5 Ozzy track, and his voice is amazing on it. He is so convincing on My Little Man, and I definitely recognize some Geezer lyrics on this album.
And I love Zakk's Randy-esque guitar in the bonus track World Is Falling Down.
As for Stomp 442, believe it or not, I have never listened to it...
This is my all time favorite Anthrax album. 1995 also doubled as the worst year of my life, and this album spoke to me. John Bush knew just what to say to a 27 y/o TAC. This album is heavy AF and John Bush is amazing. I had the lyrics to American Pompeii scribbled on a white board in my apartment.
"I break myself just to live this way
Never as old as I was today"
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Those you mentioned is the classic GR era. NWO is still my fav, you know I always have obscure favourites.
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Those you mentioned is the classic GR era. NWO is still my fav, you know I always have obscure favourites.
No World Order...definitely. I love that whole era.
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Land of the Free is just solid fucking power metal from start to finish, amazing.
I love that whole middle era of the band...Powerplant, Somewhere Out In Space, etc... I am not an expert on Gamma Ray, so it's hard to distinguish one album from the next, but all I know is, which ever one I put on, I enjoy the shit out of it.
Those you mentioned is the classic GR era. NWO is still my fav, you know I always have obscure favourites.
I am not super-familiar with Gamma Ray post-Somewhere Out in Space...around that time I was moving away from that kind of European power metal. There was a huge resurgence of that sound in Europe after it had kinda faded in the early 90s. Clearly, Kai Hansen (with Helloween before and then Gamma Ray) was one of the forefathers, so he couldn't be "accused" of riding the wave. it's just that with so many bands doing it at the time, I was looking for something different. And Gamma Ray, imo, were starting to repeat themselves a bit (and getting a little too inspired by Judas Priest and the like...)
But I might have to revisit NWO now, since I trust your judgement :)
I do find Heading for Tomorrow, Sigh No More and Insanity and Genius to be very cool power metal albums, though. There's a bunch of quasi-experimental stuff in those (some showing Hansen's love for Queen too!)...not all the experiments are successful, but I always enjoyed those records. And Land of the Free is great.
As for Stomp 442, believe it or not, I have never listened to it...
This is my all time favorite Anthrax album. 1995 also doubled as the worst year of my life, and this album spoke to me. John Bush knew just what to say to a 27 y/o TAC. This album is heavy AF and John Bush is amazing. I had the lyrics to American Pompeii scribbled on a white board in my apartment.
"I break myself just to live this way
Never as old as I was today"
Well, I'll be sure to give it a listen. I don't even know why I have paid no attention to some of the Bush-era records, considering I really liked Sound of White Noise when it came out. I must've been influenced by reviews/friends' comments at the time...
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I am not super-familiar with Gamma Ray post-Somewhere Out in Space...around that time I was moving away from that kind of European power metal. There was a huge resurgence of that sound in Europe after it had kinda faded in the early 90s. Clearly, Kai Hansen (with Helloween before and then Gamma Ray) was one of the forefathers, so he couldn't be "accused" of riding the wave. it's just that with so many bands doing it at the time, I was looking for something different. And Gamma Ray, imo, were starting to repeat themselves a bit (and getting a little too inspired by Judas Priest and the like...)
Yeah, they could be a bit samey. The Priest thing came in their later albums like To The Metal and Empire Of The Undead, where they moved away from the European Power Metal thing.
As for Stomp 442, believe it or not, I have never listened to it...
This is my all time favorite Anthrax album. 1995 also doubled as the worst year of my life, and this album spoke to me. John Bush knew just what to say to a 27 y/o TAC. This album is heavy AF and John Bush is amazing. I had the lyrics to American Pompeii scribbled on a white board in my apartment.
"I break myself just to live this way
Never as old as I was today"
Well, I'll be sure to give it a listen. I don't even know why I have paid no attention to some of the Bush-era records, considering I really liked Sound of White Noise when it came out. I must've been influenced by reviews/friends' comments at the time...
A lot of people consider Stomp to be their worst album. Dan Spitz was gone, and there was no real lead guitarist. Not that lead guitar was ever really a thing in Anthrax. Like I said, that album is powerful and it spoke to me.
Volume 8 is also cool, but I have never been able to get into We've Come For You All.
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NWO was the start of where they were less power metal and more metal. They nailed the combination on that one.
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Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side - Miles From Nowhere
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Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side - Miles From Nowhere
This is an amazing album! One of the best from 2022 so far (imo).
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Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side - Miles From Nowhere
This is an amazing album! One of the best from 2022 so far (imo).
I liked it quite a bit!
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Eyes Like The Sky
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Simon Phillips - Protocol III
Simon Phillips is one of my favorite drummers, and I love his performances on all the albums I've heard him play on...but I have zero knowledge of his "solo" records. I've seen you posted a few recently. Any suggestions on where to start?
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Simon Phillips - Protocol III
Simon Phillips is one of my favorite drummers, and I love his performances on all the albums I've heard him play on...but I have zero knowledge of his "solo" records. I've seen you posted a few recently. Any suggestions on where to start?
I started at the beginning with Protocol. I've only got one more to go. Mostly good, consistent stuff.
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Green River Ordinance - Out Of My Hands
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Simon Phillips is one of my favorite drummers, and I love his performances on all the albums I've heard him play on...but I have zero knowledge of his "solo" records. I've seen you posted a few recently. Any suggestions on where to start?
I started at the beginning with Protocol. I've only got one more to go. Mostly good, consistent stuff.
:tup I'll give it a whirl
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Saga - Silent Knight
Pure Reason Resolution - Above Cirrus
Jerry Cantrell - Brighten
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The Earls of Leicester - The Earls of Leicester
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A bit under the weather today, so I kind of basked in the silence at work, but I did hit these two albums.
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Nice combo to make you feel better. :metal
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Primal Fear - Black Sun
Sinner - Santa Muerta
Bon Jovi - Slippery, Keep The Faith
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Nice combo to make you feel better. :metal
I finally put the Opeth albums on my iPod. Damn Blackwater Park is such a great album. I needed to tell someone, so I texted LudwigVan! Probably interrupted another round of golf. :lol
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Father John Misty - Pure Comedy
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@ Kade, I really like The Spider's Lullabye. That's a great album.
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@ Kade, I really like The Spider's Lullabye. That's a great album.
You know what, I spun it once at home and had to take it in the car and blast it again. It is so fucking underrated and slays from start to finish. I love how we get 6 songs then a 4 song story, that was a cool idea. Dreams, From the Other Side, Moonlight, Killer, all overlooked. To the Morgue is also such an underrated cut. So heavy.
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Nice combo to make you feel better. :metal
I finally put the Opeth albums on my iPod. Damn Blackwater Park is such a great album. I needed to tell someone, so I texted LudwigVan! Probably interrupted another round of golf. :lol
Someone gave you their phone number? :omg: ;D
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Arcade Fire - WE
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I finally put the Opeth albums on my iPod. Damn Blackwater Park is such a great album. I needed to tell someone, so I texted LudwigVan! Probably interrupted another round of golf. :lol
Did your roulette make you a fan? :biggrin:
Hope you feel better...
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Karcius - The Fold
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Hiromi - Spark
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Band of Horses - Why Are You OK
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Armored Saint - Symbol of Salvation / Symbol of Salvation Live
Armored Saint - Win Hands Down
Armored Saint - Punching the Sky
Anthrax - Spreading the Disease
Anthrax - Caught in a Mosh / BBC Live
Anthrax - Live: The Island Years
Anthrax - Sound of White Noise
Anthrax - Stomp 442
Anthrax - We've Come For You All
Anthrax - Music of Mass Destruction
Anthrax - Worship Music
Anthrax - For All Kings
Anthrax - Kings Among Scotland
Death Angel - The Bastard Tracks
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Simon Phillips - Protocol 4
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The Symphony X thread sent me down a symphonic metal wormhole thanks to Spotify..
Symphony X - The Odyssey
Symphony X - Underworld
Cain's Offering - Stormcrow
The Dark Element - Songs the Night Sings
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Erik Mongrain - Forward
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Green River Ordinance - Wait a Minute
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Marillion - Clutching At Straws, Afraid Of Sunlight
DIO - Dream Evil
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Green River Ordinance - Under Fire
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Marillion - Clutching At Straws, Afraid Of Sunlight
DIO - Dream Evil
That's a nice little trio.
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Sons of Apollo - s/t
Europe - Bag Of Bones
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Over the last couple of days:
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The lesser know (I think) from the last row - Anomalie "Tranceformation" is quite cool, I'm reading they were previously more on the black metal side of things, but this record from last year is not particularly extreme, and it has a very interesting dark mood throughout. The bottom right one is "Holoceno", by Brazilian band Papangu. I think somebody here recommended it sometime last year. It's quite a trip of an album. I guess it can be broadly defined "progressive metal". It's quirky and weird, and it intrigued me. I'll be revisiting...
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I'll check 'em out!
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Float Along - Fill Your Lungs
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The Earls of Leicester - Rattle & Roar
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Really enjoyed this EP, now working backwards since I haven't listened to this band in a while.
Insomnium - Argent Moon - EP
Insomnium - Heart Like a Grave
:metal
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I'm semi-obsessed with Shadow of a Fallen Star (thanks again, Tim! :biggrin:). Such a good record. You can tell you from the acoustic intro already that you are in for something tasty - there's something about the "arcane" mood it creates. The whole album has a bit of that feel, actually - it sounds nostalgic but not just a rehash of NWOBHM. And the guitar work is excellent (among many things, I love the harmonies at the very end of The Artifice...but, really, there are beautiful leads all over)
Checked out The Cauldron and the Cross for the first time too. Only one listen - it's very good too, but I get the impression Shadow...is a better record, especially in the vocal melodies. I haven't spent as much time with it, though, so this is subject to change ;D
I'll have to try the debut too...
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Mad House is a killer song! Shame the opening riff doesn’t get repeated later in the song though.
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The Pineapple Thief - Give It Back (Rewired)
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Falling Into Infinity Demos, 1996-1997
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I'm semi-obsessed with Shadow of a Fallen Star (thanks again, Tim! :biggrin:). Such a good record. You can tell you from the acoustic intro already that you are in for something tasty - there's something about the "arcane" mood it creates. The whole album has a bit of that feel, actually - it sounds nostalgic but not just a rehash of NWOBHM. And the guitar work is excellent (among many things, I love the harmonies at the very end of The Artifice...but, really, there are beautiful leads all over)
Checked out The Cauldron and the Cross for the first time too. Only one listen - it's very good too, but I get the impression Shadow...is a better record, especially in the vocal melodies. I haven't spent as much time with it, though, so this is subject to change ;D
I'll have to try the debut too...
The debut is freaking awesome. Kind of like if Def Leppard’s 1st album had a baby with Iron Maiden’s 1st album.
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0597319969_10.jpg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0769948684_10.jpg)
I'm semi-obsessed with Shadow of a Fallen Star (thanks again, Tim! :biggrin:). Such a good record. You can tell you from the acoustic intro already that you are in for something tasty - there's something about the "arcane" mood it creates. The whole album has a bit of that feel, actually - it sounds nostalgic but not just a rehash of NWOBHM. And the guitar work is excellent (among many things, I love the harmonies at the very end of The Artifice...but, really, there are beautiful leads all over)
Checked out The Cauldron and the Cross for the first time too. Only one listen - it's very good too, but I get the impression Shadow...is a better record, especially in the vocal melodies. I haven't spent as much time with it, though, so this is subject to change ;D
I'll have to try the debut too...
The debut is freaking awesome. Kind of like if Def Leppard’s 1st album had a baby with Iron Maiden’s 1st album.
:tup Will check it out soon...
Incidentally, I always prefer physical copies, but these are a little harder to come by. And their Bandcamp page has the whole (digital) discography for about $25, including a couple of EPs...I'm tempted...
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Finally gave Transatlantic a spin and started on their second album. This sounds condescending but it's a really good record to work to! Been spinning it today and almost finished, really enjoyed it. Will probably go back to album 1 and start there later tonight.
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Finally gave Transatlantic a spin and started on their second album. This sounds condescending but it's a really good record to work to! Been spinning it today and almost finished, really enjoyed it. Will probably go back to album 1 and start there later tonight.
Transatlantic will probably always be one of my favorite bands solely for their second and third albums (Bridge Across Forever and The Whirlwind). SMPTe is pretty good, and I've not yet had any desire to go back to Kaleidoscope or The Absolute Universe (though they sounded good enough from what I remember), but BAF and TW are perfect in my eyes, and both of them are probably in my Top 5 favorite albums of all time.
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Damn, what a nice listen this was. More accessible than their earlier stuff.
The last song, Patient Zero was amazing. It goes from Fates Warning (with Tony Martin) to Fields Of The Nephilim.
This song has potential for SOTY.
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What's this?? ?? Power metal with some growlies.... and I'm enjoying it!
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Damn, what a nice listen this was. More accessible than their earlier stuff.
The last song, Patient Zero was amazing. It goes from Fates Warning to Fields Of The Nephilim.
This song has potential for SOTY.
I have their first couple of album and yeah pretty decent but not very accessible. Will have to check this one then.
(https://i.postimg.cc/fyyvjL6N/glad.jpg)
What's this?? ?? Power metal with some growlies.... and I'm enjoying it!
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Must be the Covid talking. :lol
People complain about can't smelling or can't taste. Apparently Chad can't hear. :lol
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Armored Saint - Symbol of Salvation / Symbol of Salvation Live
Armored Saint - Win Hands Down
Armored Saint - Punching the Sky
Anthrax - Spreading the Disease
Anthrax - Caught in a Mosh / BBC Live
Anthrax - Live: The Island Years
Anthrax - Sound of White Noise
Anthrax - Stomp 442
Anthrax - We've Come For You All
Anthrax - Music of Mass Destruction
Anthrax - Worship Music
Anthrax - For All Kings
Anthrax - Kings Among Scotland
Great batch!
But I have never been able to get into WCFYA.
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Must be the Covid talking. :lol
People complain about can't smelling or can't taste. Apparently Chad can't hear. :lol
Maybe because it's growls.......he CAN hear for the first time because of the COVID lol.
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Today at work...
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/70/Thin_Lizzy_-_Bad_Reputation.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7a/Thin_Lizzy_-_Johnny_the_Fox.jpg)
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I really like Johnny the Fox. Great album.
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I literally just listened to it again just now. It really hits a spot.
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I literally just listened to it again just now. It really hits a spot.
That's a great description, I relate to that.
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What's this?? ?? Power metal with some growlies.... and I'm enjoying it!
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To be fair, it's only about 1/3 growls.
Must be the Covid talking. :lol
People complain about can't smelling or can't taste. Apparently Chad can't hear. :lol
Maybe because it's growls.......he CAN hear for the first time because of the COVID lol.
Oh dear god... what if this is true!?!?!?
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Marcela Bovio - Unprecedented
Leatherwolf - street Ready
Black Sabbath - Headless Cross
Polyphia - New Levels New Devils
Giant - Last Of The Runaways
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What's this?? ?? Power metal with some growlies.... and I'm enjoying it!
:omg:
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Great batch!
But I have never been able to get into WCFYA.
It's such a killer record from start to finish. I remember getting it back in 2003 after people were talking it up and being blown away. The album brought be back to Anthrax after a number of years where I didn't care for them at all.
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Great batch!
But I have never been able to get into WCFYA.
It's such a killer record from start to finish. I remember getting it back in 2003 after people were talking it up and being blown away. The album brought be back to Anthrax after a number of years where I didn't care for them at all.
Yeah, I haven't listened to it in a while, but I always enjoyed WCFYA. Even a song like Safe Home, which is pretty "commercial" for their standards, is kinda cool.
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I find it so cold. There's nothing harmonic or melodic to grab onto. It's just so linear for me.
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Kreator - Endorama
Visions of Atlantis - Pirates
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Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
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Rammstein - Zeit
Absolutely love this album. Definitely one of my favorite albums of the year.
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Wow! This is one interesting album. I dig it!
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(https://i.postimg.cc/fyyvjL6N/glad.jpg)
What's this?? ?? Power metal with some growlies.... and I'm enjoying it!
:omg:
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To be perfectly clear, I'm enjoying the album. I'm tolerating the growlies.
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Oh gee. With all the music out there why would you tolerate anything? :neverusethis:
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I'll have to check this out I think. What's the name, I can't make it out with that stupid font.
Chad gone from 'liking' to 'tolerating'.....hmmm.....COVID is wearing off.
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Gladentol?
Googled Glad and Nemesis.
Ahhh....Gladenfold. sounds like a washing machine powder or something.
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Checked out a couple of their videos from this album, pretty damn good Chad. Reminds me of Wintersun. There's absolutely nothing to tolerate here either, the harsh vocals were excellent. I actually wish there were more of his growls as opposed to his cleans.
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Oh gee. With all the music out there why would you tolerate anything? :neverusethis:
(https://c.tenor.com/PY4uJ0NkywQAAAAM/the-goon-dodgeball.gif)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/df2da88e78bf5b623c645bd96bb6d3df/9942377)
Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
How is it? I'll give it a listen soon, quite curious about it.
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(https://www.rockhard.de/imgs/8468971_59a5ba2e46.jpeg)
2021 release I stumbled across on Youtube. This is high quality stuff.
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Savatage - Gutter Ballet
Y&T - Yesterday & Today Live
Whitesnake- Slip Of the Tongue
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(https://www.rockhard.de/imgs/8468971_59a5ba2e46.jpeg)
2021 release I stumbled across on Youtube. This is high quality stuff.
Wow, this is nice!
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(https://i.postimg.cc/fyyvjL6N/glad.jpg)
What's this?? ?? Power metal with some growlies.... and I'm enjoying it!
:omg:
(https://aadl.org/files/badge-derivs/400/Et%20Tu,%20Brute%20badge%20image.png)
To be perfectly clear, I'm enjoying the album. I'm tolerating the growlies.
Listening now. I can actually cope with this. At least they aren’t those guttural deep growlies - that would have been a deal breaker. This album is very enjoyable. I would enjoy it more with just cleans though.
Just sampled the Sky Eye too - sounds interesting.
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2021 release I stumbled across on Youtube. This is high quality stuff.
Wow, this is nice!
Yeah, it's fucking fabulous truthfully. Held my attention the whole way through and a nice 15 minute epic at the end. This is their second album. Will be checking the first also.
I never come up with recommendations for you lads which I feel bad about cause I'm a lazy shit but proud of this find haha, great stuff.
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Nice. Gonna run through the whole thing tonight.
Gotta check the Chadenfoil too.
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Nice. Gonna run through the whole thing tonight.
Gotta check the Chadenfoil too.
:lol :lol :lol
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Nice. Gonna run through the whole thing tonight.
Gotta check the Chadenfoil too.
:lol
Yeah, definitely run through the whole album, it's killer.
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The singer for Skyeye has a little Fabio Leone in him, and reminds me a little of the old singer from Odd Dimension.
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The singer for Skyeye has a little Fabio Leone in him, and reminds me a little of the old singer from Odd Dimension.
Yeah I can hear that. There's a couple of tracks his accent is very thick and a little distracting but for the most part, he certainly has pipes. I hear quite a bit of mid career Edguy in this too.
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Listening to the Chadenfold. I seem to have already Saved it in Spotify. I thought it looked familiar.
It's not bad. A bit too keyboardy if you ask me. I'd rather the guitar be more up front.
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Listening to the Chadenfold. I seem to have already Saved it in Spotify. I thought it looked familiar.
It's not bad. A bit too keyboardy if you ask me. I'd rather the guitar be more up front.
Chadenfold. Still laughing at that one. :lol
The couple songs I listened to reminded of Wintersun with the vocals but with the keyboard drive, I just a lot of old Sonata Arctica vibes.
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Sonata Actica is not really my thing, though, but yeah, I can see that.
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Spinning this SkyEye again in the car while scooting around for work and yeah I definitely hear Fabio. Some places overall I hear a lot of early Queebsryche too.
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Listening now. I can actually cope with this. At least they aren’t those guttural deep growlies - that would have been a deal breaker. This album is very enjoyable. I would enjoy it more with just cleans though.
Pretty much where I'm at. And since there are just as many songs with clean-only vox, this is something I can easily make my way through. I've always said, I can get along with growls that are tasteful, purposeful and meaningful.
Sonata Actica is not really my thing, though, but yeah, I can see that.
But can you hear it?
Spinning the SkyEye momentarily.
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Listening now. I can actually cope with this. At least they aren’t those guttural deep growlies - that would have been a deal breaker. This album is very enjoyable. I would enjoy it more with just cleans though.
Pretty much where I'm at. And since there are just as many songs with clean-only vox, this is something I can easily make my way through. I've always said, I can get along with growls that are tasteful, purposeful and meaningful.
Sonata Actica is not really my thing, though, but yeah, I can see that.
But can you hear it?
Spinning the SkyEye momentarily.
Hmmmm....I think I must be a growl whore.
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Listening now. I can actually cope with this. At least they aren’t those guttural deep growlies - that would have been a deal breaker. This album is very enjoyable. I would enjoy it more with just cleans though.
Pretty much where I'm at. And since there are just as many songs with clean-only vox, this is something I can easily make my way through. I've always said, I can get along with growls that are tasteful, purposeful and meaningful.
Sonata Actica is not really my thing, though, but yeah, I can see that.
But can you hear it?
Spinning the SkyEye momentarily.
Hmmmm....I think I must be a growl whore.
Whatever floats your boat, mate. :tup
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Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
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Today at work...
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:metal
What's the bear one?
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Illyria-The Carpathian Summit. Great album! from 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpgIls7ewXs
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Illyria-The Carpathian Summit. Great album! from 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpgIls7ewXs
Bear's are legit, so I'll check this.
FYI, the debut of SkyEye, Digital God is worth checking too. I think the second one is better but it's a great debut. If you liked Soldiers of Light that is.
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I plan on hitting it.
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I plan on hitting it.
Hmmm.....this is interesting. Almost like prog metalcore or something.
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My favorite song on that album is Autumn Fades Away. When the song and vocals kick in it's :metal
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Huh....they are from Australia.
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Did Eddie chop that dog's leg off?
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TAC, I am sorry if I am busy nosy, or if this is public knowledge... but what the heck do you do for work where you can apparently spend every second of it listening to music?
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Ethel Cain - Preacher's Daughter
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Listening to the new Kendrick Lamar album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, probably one of my favorite albums of the year so far.
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TAC, I am sorry if I am busy nosy, or if this is public knowledge... but what the heck do you do for work where you can apparently spend every second of it listening to music?
He doesn't put carts away.
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Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever
Listening to the new Kendrick Lamar album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, probably one of my favorite albums of the year so far.
I listened yesterday. Good stuff.
TAC, I am sorry if I am busy nosy, or if this is public knowledge... but what the heck do you do for work where you can apparently spend every second of it listening to music?
He doesn't put carts away.
LOL
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Kevin Morby - This Is A Photograph
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Inspired by Wolfking's batch a couple of days ago, some vintage In Flames...
To me, this combo of the Subterranean EP + The Jester Race is absolute peak-In Flames. I don't see the EP very often in conversations about In Flames, but I think it's just some of the best melodic death metal ever put to tape. The one-two punch of Stand Ablaze and Ever Dying is unbelievable, with amazing guitar melodies coming from all directions. And the acoustic guitars sound so good too. Really cool "transitional" music between their debut Lunar Strain and The Jester Race.
EDIT: How good is the guest guitar solo by Fredrik Johansson (RIP) on December Flower??
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Kreator - Endorama
Visions of Atlantis - Pirates
Yes. Visions of Atlantis - Pirates..Enjoying it very much. Clementine's voice is angelic.
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Despite being on this forum I've never actually listened to the entire DT discography, so working on that this week. Really enjoyed FII top-to-bottom.
:lol
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity
Seventh Wonder - Tiara
Soilwork - Verkligheten
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Despite being on this forum I've never actually listened to the entire DT discography,
Wow, that's interesting!
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Today while not putting the carts away....
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f2/Terminal_Velocity_album_cover.jpeg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PSV93LHvL._SL1500_.jpg)
(https://theprogspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cover-1024x1024.jpg)(https://manofmuchmetal.files.wordpress.com/2022/02/580663.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6e/On_this_perfect_day_cover.jpg/220px-On_this_perfect_day_cover.jpg)
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(https://media.pitchfork.com/photos/6217ce26736b6df908bf3f53/1:1/w_600/Gang_of_Youths_angel_in_realtime_album_art.jpg)
(gang of youths - angel in realtime)
this is kind of hit or miss but when it hits dear god it hits
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Mysteries of the Revolution - Longing For The Dawn
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Despite the simple and ambiguous cover, it hides one of 2020's very best records.
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Inspired by Wolfking's batch a couple of days ago, some vintage In Flames...
To me, this combo of the Subterranean EP + The Jester Race is absolute peak-In Flames. I don't see the EP very often in conversations about In Flames, but I think it's just some of the best melodic death metal ever put to tape. The one-two punch of Stand Ablaze and Ever Dying is unbelievable, with amazing guitar melodies coming from all directions. And the acoustic guitars sound so good too. Really cool "transitional" music between their debut Lunar Strain and The Jester Race.
EDIT: How good is the guest guitar solo by Fredrik Johansson (RIP) on December Flower??
I don't listen to the debut or the EP all that much but should revisit. It's always been about the Jester Race for me.
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I almost played it this morning. Dammit.
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Mary Halvorson - Belladonna
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I almost played it this morning. Dammit.
Jester Race? Get into it mate. Legendary stuff!
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Mary Halvorson - Amaryllis
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I don't listen to the debut or the EP all that much but should revisit. It's always been about the Jester Race for me.
Lunar Strain is ok, I'm fond of it, but don't love it. Subterranean, on the other hand, is all sorts of awesome. If you haven't listened in a while, please do yourself a favor and put it on. The guitarwork is so, so good. Stromblad and Ljungstrom are on fire. It really is a peculiarity in the band's discography, as they were clearly transitioning even in terms of line-up. They have Henke Forss on vocals (his only recording with the band) and Daniel Erlandsson + Anders Jivarp guesting on drums.
I agree The Jester Race is their best album, but the quality of the songs in this EP is just as good
I almost played it this morning. Dammit.
Jester Race? Get into it mate. Legendary stuff!
Tim - you do know the album, though, right?
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Yes, I do know the album. :)
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Yes, I do know the album. :)
I figured as much, but asked just in case :biggrin: Go listen to Subterranean too!
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I have The Jester Race on now. :metal
I tried In Flames around '00-'01, probably around Clayman, and there was no chance I was getting past those vocals.
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I have The Jester Race on now. :metal
I tried In Flames around '00-'01, probably around Clayman, and there was no chance I was getting past those vocals.
This album is one of the ones, along with a couple from Soilwork and COB that made me fall in love with these types of vocals. It's incredible, I put it on and still get the same feeling of back then discovering this world of metal.
I don't listen to the debut or the EP all that much but should revisit. It's always been about the Jester Race for me.
Lunar Strain is ok, I'm fond of it, but don't love it. Subterranean, on the other hand, is all sorts of awesome. If you haven't listened in a while, please do yourself a favor and put it on. The guitarwork is so, so good. Stromblad and Ljungstrom are on fire. It really is a peculiarity in the band's discography, as they were clearly transitioning even in terms of line-up. They have Henke Forss on vocals (his only recording with the band) and Daniel Erlandsson + Anders Jivarp guesting on drums.
I agree The Jester Race is their best album, but the quality of the songs in this EP is just as good
Nick, just popped home for a quick coffee during work time and have pulled out the EP to take with me out in the car. I have the version with the bonus tracks too. :metal
Funny, I can't find Lunar Strain, maybe I don't even own that on cd.......hmmm....that's weird. I'll report lack later on.
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Nick, just popped home for a quick coffee during work time and have pulled out the EP to take with me out in the car. I have the version with the bonus tracks too. :metal
I'm calling bullshit! :lol
More like you ran home to grab the EP and pulled out a coffee for the car.
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Nick, just popped home for a quick coffee during work time and have pulled out the EP to take with me out in the car. I have the version with the bonus tracks too. :metal
I'm calling bullshit! :lol
More like you ran home to grab the EP and pulled out a coffee for the car.
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:lol
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Nick, just popped home for a quick coffee during work time and have pulled out the EP to take with me out in the car. I have the version with the bonus tracks too. :metal
I'm calling bullshit! :lol
More like you ran home to grab the EP and pulled out a coffee for the car.
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:rollin
BTW, I didn't even know there was a version with bonus tracks! Are they live tracks, or some other unreleased studio songs?
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One is just Dead Eternity and the other is called The Inborn Lifeless but it's apparently a alternate version of Dead God in Me. The other two are covers of Eye of the Beholder and Murders in the Rue Morgue.
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Murders? On it! :metal
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I'm leaving home now, gonna crank this fucker and probably take another strong ass coffee with me!! ;D :metal
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I'm leaving home now, gonna crank this fucker and probably take another strong ass coffee with me!! ;D :metal
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The Dirty Guv'nahs - Youth Is In Our Blood
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Creed - My Own Prison
Been a while since I put this on, it's a fantastic album.
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Hiromi - Spectrum
Creed - My Own Prison
Been a while since I put this on, it's a fantastic album.
:tup
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Moon Tooth - Phototroph
Modern-ish hard rock/metal with progressive tendencies. At times it almost reminds of Fair to Midland, although not as as good or eclectic. Really enjoyed it, though. Guitar player is Nick Lee, also with Riot V (!). Album closes on a super-high note with the title-track.
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Green River Ordinance - Chasing Down the Wind
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The Earls of Leicester - Live at the CMA Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame
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Moon Tooth - Phototroph
Modern-ish hard rock/metal with progressive tendencies. At times it almost reminds of Fair to Midland, although not as as good or eclectic. Really enjoyed it, though. Guitar player is Nick Lee, also with Riot V (!). Album closes on a super-high note with the title-track.
Nick didn't play with Riot V on their Texas shows last months. I wonder if he's still with them or has been replaced.
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Hey Nick, great call on the Subterranean EP, that's fucking 20 minutes of beautiful melodic death metal. Really enjoyed it and really enjoyed the vocalist too. Wonderful melodies and nice full production. The extra tracks are well worth checking out. Murders sounded pretty damn cool with the growls.
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I literally have never heard a note of Annihilator. Always been aware of them. Then I hear that this record got the update treatment with Stu Block doing new vocals and Dave Lombardo doing new drums. Dave was enough to get my attention. I guess the original is not highly thought of. Never heard it, but I am liking what I am hearing from this update.
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Pretty sure Mangini did the original.
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I have the original, it's solid. I thought this was a new album not a reworking but I don't really follow Annihilator. The original had some cool guests. Looking at Metal 2, it has the same guests guitarists?? So what only parts of the songs were re-done?
Pretty sure Mangini did the original.
Correct. He played on a couple of Annihilator albums.
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Pretty sure Mangini did the original.
Looking at the credits and he did. I honestly cannot imagine Mangini on an album like this. It is straight-up Thrash and Lombardo is, well, nailing it like he always does. I am curious to hear some of the original for comparison. Stu is excellent here. Yet again I see how Jon Schaeffer held back talent on Iced Earth records. Stu is way more versatile than I thought and it appears is handling vocals for Annihilator as well.
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I have the original, it's solid. I thought this was a new album not a reworking but I don't really follow Annihilator. The original had some cool guests. Looking at Metal 2, it has the same guests guitarists?? So what only parts of the songs were re-done?
Pretty sure Mangini did the original.
Correct. He played on a couple of Annihilator albums.
All lead vocals were redone by Stu and all drums were redone by Lombardo. Everything else is original. It then got a remix/remaster to go along with the new vox/drums.
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Pretty sure Mangini did the original.
Looking at the credits and he did. I honestly cannot imagine Mangini on an album like this. It is straight-up Thrash and Lombardo is, well, nailing it like he always does. I am curious to hear some of the original for comparison. Stu is excellent here. Yet again I see how Jon Schaeffer held back talent on Iced Earth records. Stu is way more versatile than I thought and it appears is handling vocals for Annihilator as well.
Yeah, Stu is great, just not in IE.
I may find this CD for the car today and then check out the new one in comparison.
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I have the original, it's solid. I thought this was a new album not a reworking but I don't really follow Annihilator. The original had some cool guests. Looking at Metal 2, it has the same guests guitarists?? So what only parts of the songs were re-done?
Pretty sure Mangini did the original.
Correct. He played on a couple of Annihilator albums.
All lead vocals were redone by Stu and all drums were redone by Lombardo. Everything else is original. It then got a remix/remaster to go along with the new vox/drums.
Okay, thanks Peart. It was cool having Alexi, Loomis and Corey from Trivium on here, it's great they are still part of it.
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Nick didn't play with Riot V on their Texas shows last months. I wonder if he's still with them or has been replaced.
Good question...Metal-archives still lists him as a current member, but it might be a more recent departure...
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I have the original, it's solid. I thought this was a new album not a reworking but I don't really follow Annihilator. The original had some cool guests. Looking at Metal 2, it has the same guests guitarists?? So what only parts of the songs were re-done?
Pretty sure Mangini did the original.
Correct. He played on a couple of Annihilator albums.
Yep, including Set the World on Fire, which is the first record I've heard him play on...(and a great record too, just not the Annihilator we knew from the first two records)
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I literally have never heard a note of Annihilator. Always been aware of them. Then I hear that this record got the update treatment with Stu Block doing new vocals and Dave Lombardo doing new drums. Dave was enough to get my attention. I guess the original is not highly thought of. Never heard it, but I am liking what I am hearing from this update.
One of the most frustrating bands ever. It's really Jeff Waters, though. Such an incredible guitarist, and the first two records are just classics from that late 80s-early 90s technical thrash era. Many prefer Alice in Hell (and it's great, btw), but my favorite is Never, Neverland. If you don't know it, check it out. Set the World on Fire, their third, is a completely different beast and it's all over the place, but the songwriting and the playing is still top-notch. Love that one too.
The "frustrating" part comes after that...most of the albums following those three are SO inconsistent. There's good (occasionally very good) stuff scattered among them, but for the most part it's been disappointing (given what could've been).
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I bought Alice In Hell when it came out, but I never followed up with them. I remember liking that album though.
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I bought Alice In Hell when it came out, but I never followed up with them. I remember liking that album though.
You have to check out Never, Neverland :)
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I bought Alice In Hell when it came out, but I never followed up with them. I remember liking that album though.
Nick is right, they are pretty inconsistent. A lot of missed opportunities. The early couple are pretty damn decent though. I should go through the CD's I have from them, again another one I haven't given a lot of time to.
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Boston - Don't Look Back
Already listened to their debut album earlier today.
Good day for tunes. :hat :hat
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Hey Nick, great call on the Subterranean EP, that's fucking 20 minutes of beautiful melodic death metal. Really enjoyed it and really enjoyed the vocalist too. Wonderful melodies and nice full production. The extra tracks are well worth checking out. Murders sounded pretty damn cool with the growls.
:tup
And absolutely yes to the production. I am hopelessly in love with Fredrik Nordström's productions around that time, especially the guitar sound. Take The Jester Race - the leads, too, sound so beefy!
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I only ever bought Alice in Hell and Never, Neverland. Alice in Hell is a great album.
I saw Annihilator in a club around 1991. And I once sat next to Jeff Waters at an Alice Cooper concert. :laugh:
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I saw Annihilator in a club around 1991. And I once sat next to Jeff Waters at an Alice Cooper concert. :laugh:
:metal
I stood next to Scott Travis upstairs watching Anthrax after Fight opened the show.
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I have the original, it's solid. I thought this was a new album not a reworking but I don't really follow Annihilator. The original had some cool guests. Looking at Metal 2, it has the same guests guitarists?? So what only parts of the songs were re-done?
Pretty sure Mangini did the original.
Correct. He played on a couple of Annihilator albums.
Having a listen to the original cd.....maybe solid is giving it too much credit.
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WASP - Headless Children
Sleaze Beez - Screwed Blued and Tattooed
Babylon AD - s/t
Wildside - Under the Influence
Polyphia - Muse
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Father John Misty - God's Favorite Customer
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Oddments
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Fear Factory - Demanufacture
Fear Factory - Mechanize
Eisbrecher - Eisbrecher
Eisbrecher - Sunde
Eisbrecher - Eiszeit
Eisbrecher - Die Holle muss warten
Rammstein - Sehnsucht
Rammstein - Made in Germany
Rammstein - Zeit
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Green River Ordinance - Fifteen
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Persefone - Truth Inside the Shades
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Shovels & Rope - Shovels & Rope
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Dream Theater - Awake
Savatage - Power of the Night
Ozzy Osbourne - Diary of a Madman
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Sturgill Simpson - Metamodern Sounds in Country Music
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The Dirty Guv'nahs - Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies
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I have the original, it's solid. I thought this was a new album not a reworking but I don't really follow Annihilator. The original had some cool guests. Looking at Metal 2, it has the same guests guitarists?? So what only parts of the songs were re-done?
Pretty sure Mangini did the original.
Correct. He played on a couple of Annihilator albums.
Having a listen to the original cd.....maybe solid is giving it too much credit.
I went hunting for the original so I could do a little compare. Not feeling the original at all. Mangini's drums sound bland and lifeless. Lacking emotion (I know he gets that criticism sometimes, but it is the first time I have felt it). It seems that Lombardo's take is pretty close to MM's but Dave's sound so much stronger and punchy. Not really liking that Padden guy after hearing Stu's take. Stu literally sounds like a different guy on every song. Downright Dominate he literally sounds like Anselmo. That is a heck of Pantera song right there (not a real Pantera song).
Also, Jeff had Mike Fraser (a legit mixing engineer) handle this mix and the sound seems so much better. So yeah, I have no desire to get a hold of the original.
On a side note, I guess Jeff lost the master tapes for Operation Annihilation so it was not included. He replaced it with Van Halen's Romeo Delight and I guess Alexi had recorded the solo for it so he has another solo on the album. He's not credited that I can see but Jeff said the solo is Alexi. He also added an Exciter cover, Heavy Metal Maniac.
I also saw in an interview that he only gave Stu and Dave 3 takes per song to nail their parts. That's insane and shows how good both are because they both sound fantastic. Dave also used his Reign In Blood ride cymbal on this album, I guess. Lots of nuggets I'm finding.
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Cool Peart, I'll check it out on the weekend.
3 takes per song, WTF?! That's a bit rough. :lol
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Moon Tooth - Phototroph
Modern-ish hard rock/metal with progressive tendencies. At times it almost reminds of Fair to Midland, although not as as good or eclectic. Really enjoyed it, though. Guitar player is Nick Lee, also with Riot V (!). Album closes on a super-high note with the title-track.
Just finished up listening to this and it's really good. Serious top 20 album contender.
Loads of new releases today so I'll be working my way through:
James LaBrie - BeauShade of Grey
Blut Aus Nord - Disharmonium - Undreamable Abysses
Cave In - Heavy Pendulum
Malevolence - Malicious Intent
Septicflesh - Modern Primitive
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Despite being on this forum I've never actually listened to the entire DT discography,
Wow, that's interesting!
You’ll find that most people here don’t actually like Dream Theater that much!!! :biggrin:
Altesia- Embryos - thanks Daily Doug. Excellent stuff.
Badlands - s/t
Britny Fox - Boys In Heat
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I was listening to Learning To Live as I walked to work this morning. It started when I left my apartment and ended just as I got to work. Perfect timing and duration.
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James LaBrie - Beautiful Shade of Grey
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Persefone - Truth Inside the Shades
I like this album better than Spiritual Migration. :tup
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Sun Ra - Media Dreams (Expanded)
Persefone - Truth Inside the Shades
I like this album better than Spiritual Migration. :tup
I enjoyed it.
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Charles Mingus - The Lost Album From Ronnie Scott's (Live)
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King Diamond - The Spider's Lullabye
James LaBrie - Beautiful Shades of Grey
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Iris Divine - Mercurial
This was a nice surprise - came out today and I had no idea until yesterday. I had really liked their previous, The Static and the Noise, with that sound at the intersection of prog metal, King's X-esque sense of groove and melody, and some alternative metal.
I'm enjoying this one a ton. Only one listen, but it sounds like they upped both the modern groove and the proggy, melodic stuff. At times they really let loose, power-trio style, and it's a joy. The first two songs are bit on the "modern" side, and just warming things up (although the chorus in Silver Tongued Lie is great). The third song, Thirteen, is fantastic. There's also a cool instrumental - Death by Consensus - that has some great riffing before suddenly opening up to a breezy, almost AOR-sounding melodic middle section.
Good stuff. I'll be revisiting, for sure...
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Chad tipped me off this morning on this. I’ll hit this tonight. Loved the first album. The second one not so much.
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Listening to the Van Halen debut. Got inspired by the VH countdown thread.
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Iris Divine - Mercurial (https://irisdivine.bandcamp.com/)
Just dropped today and it slays. Production is a beast. Riffs sound massive.
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Iris Divine - Mercurial
This was a nice surprise - came out today and I had no idea until yesterday. I had really liked their previous, The Static and the Noise, with that sound at the intersection of prog metal, King's X-esque sense of groove and melody, and some alternative metal.
I'm enjoying this one a ton. Only one listen, but it sounds like they upped both the modern groove and the proggy, melodic stuff. At times they really let loose, power-trio style, and it's a joy. The first two songs are bit on the "modern" side, and just warming things up (although the chorus in Silver Tongued Lie is great). The third song, Thirteen, is fantastic. There's also a cool instrumental - Death by Consensus - that has some great riffing before suddenly opening up to a breezy, almost AOR-sounding melodic middle section.
Good stuff. I'll be revisiting, for sure...
I have no idea how I didn't see this, on my first listen right now. Thirteen is an awesome 7 min track.
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Just got to the song Amaranthine! Holy shit this song kicks ass.
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Iris Divine - Mercurial
This was a nice surprise - came out today and I had no idea until yesterday. I had really liked their previous, The Static and the Noise, with that sound at the intersection of prog metal, King's X-esque sense of groove and melody, and some alternative metal.
I'm enjoying this one a ton. Only one listen, but it sounds like they upped both the modern groove and the proggy, melodic stuff. At times they really let loose, power-trio style, and it's a joy. The first two songs are bit on the "modern" side, and just warming things up (although the chorus in Silver Tongued Lie is great). The third song, Thirteen, is fantastic. There's also a cool instrumental - Death by Consensus - that has some great riffing before suddenly opening up to a breezy, almost AOR-sounding melodic middle section.
Good stuff. I'll be revisiting, for sure...
I have no idea how I didn't see this, on my first listen right now. Thirteen is an awesome 7 min track.
I expected to hate this with King’s X being a comparison as I’ve never liked them, but I find myself enjoying this. 🤘
Also today
Saraya - s/t
Micheal Monroe - Not Fakin’ It
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Evergrey - A Heartless Portrait
Endeverafter - Kiss Or Kill
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The previous two posts are quite different from one another. :lol
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Wasn't terribly stuffed with the Iris Divine release, but this scratched what was itchin me.
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Iris Divine - Mercurial
This was a nice surprise - came out today and I had no idea until yesterday. I had really liked their previous, The Static and the Noise, with that sound at the intersection of prog metal, King's X-esque sense of groove and melody, and some alternative metal.
I'm enjoying this one a ton. Only one listen, but it sounds like they upped both the modern groove and the proggy, melodic stuff. At times they really let loose, power-trio style, and it's a joy. The first two songs are bit on the "modern" side, and just warming things up (although the chorus in Silver Tongued Lie is great). The third song, Thirteen, is fantastic. There's also a cool instrumental - Death by Consensus - that has some great riffing before suddenly opening up to a breezy, almost AOR-sounding melodic middle section.
Good stuff. I'll be revisiting, for sure...
I have no idea how I didn't see this, on my first listen right now. Thirteen is an awesome 7 min track.
My impression on first listen is that this may actually be my favorite album of theirs. I like how varied it is from their usual crunchy riff type tracks.
A lot of tracks have great instrumental breaks, some nice solos thrown here and there. Only complaint is that the fadeouts are way too early in the tracks. I feel like they should have extended those tracks. Just when it was getting going it fades away.
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The Flower Kings - Space Revolver
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Evergrey - A Heartless Portrait
Endeverafter - Kiss Or Kill
I listened to A Heartless Portrait only once and the first impression is another very solid Evergrey album. I suspect it will get even better in time, as did The Atlantic and Escape of the Phoenix...
I remember the Endeverafter album being very cool...it's been a while, I might dig it back up.
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Travelling, but sampled four albums last night and trying to revisit each a bit tonight.
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I think this could be a huge grower. Gave this a full second listen tonight. It's not right in my wheelhouse but I'm digging it.
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So this is quality stuff, but it has an ears-glaze-over quality to it. I want to hear some more, but at the same time, I feel like I already know what I'm going to hear.
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This is pretty chill. I kind of dig it. I'd have to be in the mood for this, but it's a quality listen.
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Described as melodic black metal?? Yeah, I guess. Fairly enjoyable 5 track EP.
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This first three album of Enigma changed my life. As I get older I tend to listen thematic new age music more. And Enigma is the best project in that genre, imo.
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Evergrey - A Heartless Portrait
Endeverafter - Kiss Or Kill
I listened to A Heartless Portrait only once and the first impression is another very solid Evergrey album. I suspect it will get even better in time, as did The Atlantic and Escape of the Phoenix...
I remember the Endeverafter album being very cool...it's been a while, I might dig it back up.
Yeah, played the Endeverafter on a whim having not played it in years. It’s pretty good.
The Evergrey is very good. They are rarely anything else.
Queensryche- Empire
MSG - Save Yourself
James LaBrie - Beautiful Shade Of Grey
Turbulence - Frontal - excellent prog metal. YouTube algorithm working for once
The Mute Gods - Atheists and Believers
Judas Priest - Painkiller
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Damn I think Delirious Nomad just might be even better than March of the Saint. :metal
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The production really cuts the nuts off of Delirious Nomad. You should check the live versions of Nervous Nan and Long Before I Die on Saints Will Conquer.
When they let that opening note of Nervous Man hang there…. :metal
Aftermath is my #2 Armored Saint track.
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The production really cuts the nuts off of Delirious Nomad. You should check the live versions of Nervous Nan and Long Before I Die on Saints Will Conquer.
When they let that opening note of Nervous Man hang there…. :metal
Aftermath is my #2 Armored Saint track.
Will do.
AS’s first 3 albums were re-released on CD this year so I blind-bought them. Based on the first 2 the band could become a favorite. Of course I’ve heard Symbol of Salvation… but I don’t remember anything about it so I’ll give it a relisten for sure.
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Raising Fear is amazing. If you liked the first two, then you should love Raising Fear.
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John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra - A Gathering of Friends
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Larry Coryell - Live at the Sugar Club - Dublin, Ireland 2016
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Danny Elfman - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Just got to the song Amaranthine! Holy shit this song kicks ass.
Never even heard of this band before but Spotify started playing it and the art is cool so I'm giving it a listen now.
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Just got to the song Amaranthine! Holy shit this song kicks ass.
Never even heard of this band before but Spotify started playing it and the art is cool so I'm giving it a listen now.
I'm seriously surprised you've not heard Cave In, I imagine them being a band you'd like. I haven't given this a second spin yet but I could easily see it being a top 10 contender.
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I'm seriously surprised you've not heard Cave In, I imagine them being a band you'd like. I haven't given this a second spin yet but I could easily see it being a top 10 contender.
Just went under my radar I guess. :lol I don't listen to much metalcore, which their earlier stuff seems to be. But this is pretty much just Baroness-esque sludge metal, except heavier. I'm liking it so far, though the clean vocals are definitely the weakest element.
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Dream Theater - Scenes from a Memory
Dream Theater - Once in a Livetime
Anathema - Weather Systems
Paradise Lost - Obsidian
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Despite the looks, this is not a black metal album by any means :lol. It's more of uhhhh psychedelic rock / pop? With heavy and crazy guitars. Some tracks border on thrash, others have a bit of hip hop - it's such a fun mix.
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Despite the looks, this is not a black metal album by any means :lol. It's more of uhhhh psychedelic rock / pop? With heavy and crazy guitars. Some tracks border on thrash, others have a bit of hip hop - it's such a fun mix.
:heart
Currently spinning this as well. It just continues to grow and I still haven't lost interest in The Dripping Tap. Seriously might end up being my album of the year, well until the new Coheed album drops anyway.
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Fate Breaks Dawn - Deviate
I have pimped this once before, but I think it might be worth doing it again ;D
Released in 2018, this one has riffs, riffs and more riffs! I don't know much about the band, but this is US metal with plenty of thrashy attitude. Vocals are a mix of harsh (but not too harsh) and cleans. Some of the vocal melodies, especially in the choruses, have a bit of a Witherfall vibe, but the songs are overall more aggressive and straightforward.
The opener In Darkness is a great sample of their sound (again, those riffs!).
They don't seem to be on streaming services, but the album is on Bandcamp:
https://fatebreaksdawn.bandcamp.com/
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Despite the looks, this is not a black metal album by any means :lol. It's more of uhhhh psychedelic rock / pop? With heavy and crazy guitars. Some tracks border on thrash, others have a bit of hip hop - it's such a fun mix.
WTF?! When I saw that I had a double take. Thought Omnium Gatherum released a new album already.
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Raising Fear is amazing. If you liked the first two, then you should love Raising Fear.
Yup! My favorite of theirs. Frozen Will/Legacy is a massive tune. :metal
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"Fear is the key". :metal
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Craig Finn - A Legacy of Rentals
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Catching up to some of this year's releases: new Kendrick is alright, better than DAMN, but nowhere close to TPAB. Mother I Sober is an excellent track though, (and it features Beth Gibbons from Portishead!).
Listening to the new Gospel, feels surreal to think they've reunited and released something new. Pretty cool so far, it's like post-hardcore mixed with uuhhh prog? And a very prominent organ sound. Quite intense and atmospheric.
The Smile is basically Radiohead, kind of a continuation of the sound of their last album. I will revisit it.
New Tears for Fears is surprisingly decent. Nothing groundbreaking, but some good boomer pop songs here.
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Harry Styles - Harry's House
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Queen - The Game
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yeah kendrick was alright but there's some. questionable decisions & only a few tracks really stood out. new gospel rules tho. and didn't care for the smile at all but i've never been wild for radiohead and "radiohead, but less good" isn't super appealing :lol
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Big Big Train - Folklore
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Big Big Train - Folklore
This is SO good. I recently got the version on Bandcamp that has the vinyl tracklist with the added songs from the Wassail EP and I've been enjoying it a ton...
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Big Big Train - Folklore
This is SO good. I recently got the version on Bandcamp that has the vinyl tracklist with the added songs from the Wassail EP and I've been enjoying it a ton...
My favorite BBT album. I also only have the Bandcamp 'vinyl' version. Still regularly listen to this one since I started my journey with them.
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Ray Wilson - Chasing Rainbows
Supertramp - Famous Last Words
Marillion - Clutching at Straws
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I like the Vega Dark Funeral mix! Aces!!!!
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:lol Bit of a contrast hey. Just discovered Dark Funeral as I saw the opening track video on my YouTube feed. Really nice, smooth black metal. Great vocals. Just the type of thing I'm feeling at the moment.
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:lol Bit of a contrast hey. Just discovered Dark Funeral as I saw the opening track video on my YouTube feed. Really nice, smooth black metal. Great vocals. Just the type of thing I'm feeling at the moment.
I'm a contrast guy! I love both albums. Dark Funeral is not your stereotypical black metal band!!! Good call man :metal
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Glasser, I was literally thinking of you today. Hadn't seen you around lately.
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Glasser, I was literally thinking of you today. Hadn't seen you around lately.
Good thoughts I hope?! Missed you all a lot! After losing my father from cancer, my mother recently became ill and passed away on Mother's Day. So, music took a back seat obviously. But as always, music is the great healer and yes, I love all of you here!!!! :heart
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Glasser, I was literally thinking of you today. Hadn't seen you around lately.
Missed you all a lot! After losing my father from cancer, my mother recently became ill and passed away on Mother's Day. So, music took a back seat. But as always, music is the great healer and yes, I love all of you here!!!! :heart
Oh what the fuck?
I'm so sorry to hear that! Fuck, man.
Glad to see you back here. Always enjoy your posts.
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Glasser, I was literally thinking of you today. Hadn't seen you around lately.
Good thoughts I hope?! Missed you all a lot! After losing my father from cancer, my mother recently became ill and passed away on Mother's Day. So, music took a back seat obviously. But as always, music is the great healer and yes, I love all of you here!!!! :heart
Fucking hell that's a double blow mate. I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you're holding up the best you can. Hopefully we can help take your mind off things at times with some good music.
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Glasser, I was literally thinking of you today. Hadn't seen you around lately.
Good thoughts I hope?! Missed you all a lot! After losing my father from cancer, my mother recently became ill and passed away on Mother's Day. So, music took a back seat obviously. But as always, music is the great healer and yes, I love all of you here!!!! :heart
Fucking hell that's a double blow mate. I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you're holding up the best you can. Hopefully we can help take your mind off things at times with some good music.
Thank you all! Much love here. Music brings us all together and I'm grateful for my brothers and sisters here. Tonight I will be spinning Maiden "Beast Over Hammersmith". :heart :metal
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Glasser, I was literally thinking of you today. Hadn't seen you around lately.
Good thoughts I hope?! Missed you all a lot! After losing my father from cancer, my mother recently became ill and passed away on Mother's Day. So, music took a back seat obviously. But as always, music is the great healer and yes, I love all of you here!!!! :heart
Fucking hell that's a double blow mate. I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you're holding up the best you can. Hopefully we can help take your mind off things at times with some good music.
Thank you all! Much love here. Music brings us all together and I'm grateful for my brothers and sisters here. Tonight I will be spinning Maiden "Beast Over Hammersmith". :heart :metal
Great choice my friend! :metal
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today it's
DT: Dramatic Turn
DT: DT12
DT: View (my DT trifecta)
Steve Lukather: Candyman
Mike Rutherford: Smallcreep's Day
and Glasser, any choice in music is a great choice in these times.
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Morning tunes during another overcast/cool day here.
Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair
Tears for Fears - The Seeds of Love
Marillion - Brave
RPWL - Beyond Man & Time
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Jordana - Face The Wall
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yeah kendrick was alright but there's some. questionable decisions & only a few tracks really stood out. new gospel rules tho. and didn't care for the smile at all but i've never been wild for radiohead and "radiohead, but less good" isn't super appealing :lol
Yeah, Mr Morale isn't the storytelling masterpiece that TPAB was, but then I wasn't expecting him to make anything nearly as close so I'm fine with the album. I figured you'd love new Gospel ofc :P
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Black Country, New Road Ants from Up there
Hmmnnn on the one hand this is pretty original and has a unique sound, but on the other, I'm not connecting with any of the melodies here. Might revisit it in case it clicks eventually.
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Black Country, New Road Ants from Up there
Hmmnnn on the one hand this is pretty original and has a unique sound, but on the other, I'm not connecting with any of the melodies here. Might revisit it in case it clicks eventually.
I like some stuff on here but there's songs like The Place Where He Inserted The Blade and Good Will Hunting that just conjure up strong mental images of preppy white kids wearing flannel doing a musical theater performance at their local suburban high school and that's a hard turnoff for me. :lol
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Cave In - Heavy Pendulum
Yeah this is definitely a buy for me. I'm having trouble getting work done, this album is just taking too much of my attention with how much I'm enjoying it. :lol I need to sit with it a bit more but this is probably the 2nd best album I've heard this year. 1st if it ends up overtaking Ibaraki.
I highly recommend giving this a listen if you like your metal with memorable riffs and melodies. :metal
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Mavis Staples & Levon Helm - Carry Me Home
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Give this a listen if you like Ghost. It's mostly rock, though it borders on old-school heavy metal / doom metal. The opening track is awesome. :metal
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Nile - Black Seeds of Vengeance
Nile - Annihilation of The Wicked
Nile - Ithyphallic
Nile - Those Whom the Gods Detest
Happy 35th Anniversary today! :metal
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Give this a listen if you like Ghost. It's mostly rock, though it borders on old-school heavy metal / doom metal. The opening track is awesome. :metal
Sounds worth a shot, I'll queue it up.
You're right about the new Cave In as well, hell of a record.
Nile - Black Seeds of Vengeance
Nile - Annihilation of The Wicked
Nile - Ithyphallic
Nile - Those Whom the Gods Detest
Happy 35th Anniversary today! :metal
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Can't really go wrong with any of this!
I'm currently spinning Danzig - Crimson Highway (Live 1989). This album appeared on my Spotify feed as a 'new release', although I'd never heard of it. Well apparently Google hasn't either as I can't find a picture of the album art anywhere, to post on here.
The sound quality is pretty terrible and this is clearly a bootleg, but I've never heard any live Danzing before, so it's worth it for that.
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Now spinning this beauty...
Exist - So True, So Bound.
Basically if you like Cynic then you need to check this band out. Also if you're into any of those classic progressive death metal bands like Death or Atheist, then you'll love this.
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The Family Crest - Songs from the Valley Below (EP)
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Now spinning this beauty...
Exist - So True, So Bound.
Basically if you like Cynic then you need to check this band out. Also if you're into any of those classic progressive death metal bands like Death or Atheist, then you'll love this.
this one's good too but their debut, Sunlight, is far and away their best imo
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Power Trip - Nightmare Logic
Evergrey - A Heartless Portrait
Stryper - Fallen
Hell of a mix here...
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The Family Crest - The Village
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Slaughter- Stick It To Ya
Cinderella- Long Cold Winter
Def Leppard - Adrenalize, Slang
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Give this a listen if you like Ghost. It's mostly rock, though it borders on old-school heavy metal / doom metal. The opening track is awesome. :metal
You know, I have never properly checked this album out, despite really liking their previous one, "The unspeakable". Thank you for reminding me :biggrin:
I don't know how this compares, but based on your description above it looks like it didn't stray too far from the sound I remember. My guess is you'll like that one too.
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Based on Wolfking's rec from a few days ago, this was very good. It's saved and I will revisit for sure.
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Truly enjoyable power metal album from the late 90s European wave. It's not even necessarily my go-to music, but I always found this super solid.
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Steve Jones (Sex Pistols), John Taylor (Duran Duran), Duff McKagen, Matt Sorum.
This is getting an expanded and remastered release next month. Just ordered my copy. They add the Japan only Angelina EP to the original album.
Love this album.
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Based on Wolfking's rec from a few days ago, this was very good. It's saved and I will revisit for sure.
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Truly enjoyable power metal album from the late 90s European wave. It's not even necessarily my go-to music, but I always found this super solid.
:metal Sweet dude.
Nocturnal Rites are killer too. That album is a good one. I was more partial to their later stuff though.
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Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death
I'm preparing for the Top 75 countdown thing.
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The Family Crest - The Headwinds
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Persefone - Core
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The Dirty Guv'nahs - Hearts on Fire
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Revisiting some bands that I've rarely listened to in the last 10-12 years:
Godsmack - Faceless
Godsmack - Awake
Disturbed - The Sickness
Disturbed - Believe
Disturbed - Ten Thousand Fists
Disturbed - Indestructible
Disturbed - Live at Red Rocks
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - I'm In Your Mind Fuzz
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - I'm In Your Mind Fuzz
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Yes: Drama
RIP Alan White. Cheers. Ouch.
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The new Voivod didn't blow me away, but I very much enjoyed it. Nothing groundbreaking for them, but I love how they manage to be catchy in their typical weirdness.
I hadn't heard Grand Magus' The Hunt yet (kinda lost track of them a few years back), and I'm glad I checked it out. Not quite as epic as their best records (for me, Monument, Wolf's Return and Iron Will), but good stuff. The production is a little lighter, but somehow it suits the songs. I'll have to try their most recent ones too...
Silver Talon was a great one from last year...influenced by Nevermore, but with a larger dose of classic US metal.
..and Sorcerer's album...man, this is SO good. Candlemass riffage mixed with Tony Martin-era Sabbath. The vocals are out of this world, the guitar leads are phenomenal, and pretty much every chorus is a huge winner. Top moment among many highlights - the ending of Abandoned By the Gods. Goosebumps.
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Predatory Light - Death and the Twilight Hours.
Strong Tribulation, really quite solid, easy listening and pretty melodic.
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Predatory Light - Death and the Twilight Hours.
Strong Tribulation, really quite solid, easy listening and pretty melodic.
This is on my list to check out...Tribulation vibes intrigue me...
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Yeah, give it a spin man.
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Wow, this has a wicked Tribulation feel. I'm digging it! :metal
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Wow, this has a wicked Tribulation feel. I'm digging it! :metal
Yeah, thought you might enjoy it. This is their second album apparently. I'll check their first out too.
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Iris Divine - Mercurial
This was a nice surprise - came out today and I had no idea until yesterday. I had really liked their previous, The Static and the Noise, with that sound at the intersection of prog metal, King's X-esque sense of groove and melody, and some alternative metal.
I'm enjoying this one a ton. Only one listen, but it sounds like they upped both the modern groove and the proggy, melodic stuff. At times they really let loose, power-trio style, and it's a joy. The first two songs are bit on the "modern" side, and just warming things up (although the chorus in Silver Tongued Lie is great). The third song, Thirteen, is fantastic. There's also a cool instrumental - Death by Consensus - that has some great riffing before suddenly opening up to a breezy, almost AOR-sounding melodic middle section.
Good stuff. I'll be revisiting, for sure...
Playing catchup on a day off and wanted say THANKS this is outstanding :metal
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Microtonal Prog Rock is something I never thought I needed but honestly what a trip to listen to, it helps that they're great songwriters because the melodies are beautiful and works great with the weird tonality.
The Mercury Tree - Spidermilk
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Stevie Wonder - Talking Book
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David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars
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Def Leppard - Diamond Star Halos
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The Allman Brothers Band - Eat a Peach
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Give this a listen if you like Ghost. It's mostly rock, though it borders on old-school heavy metal / doom metal. The opening track is awesome. :metal
This is definitely worth a second listen :metal
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The Flower Kings - Back In The World Of Adventures
I'm checking out the new remaster. My favourite TFK song (the title track) is still brilliant.
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Mysteries of the Revolution - Mysteries of the Revolution
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Yes - 90125
Yes - Drama
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Wow, this has a wicked Tribulation feel. I'm digging it! :metal
Yeah, thought you might enjoy it. This is their second album apparently. I'll check their first out too.
The guitars are excellent on this, very intriguing melodies. Tribulation, yes, with a good amount of black metal too. I think the songs tend to be a tad longer than they need to be, but the album as a whole is short and sweet, so that works for me! :)
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Shadow Academy - Shadow Academy
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I notice myself getting very picky with new stuff and I keep returning to the classics that I have deep roots with (maybe its an age thing) but this one grabbed me. Check it out if you haven't, lots of cool guests.
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I notice myself getting very picky with new stuff and I keep returning to the classics that I have deep roots with (maybe its an age thing) but this one grabbed me. Check it out if you haven't, lots of cool guests.
I enjoyed this one. Haven’t been back to it since th3 first play but will do.
Def Leppard - Diamond Star Halos
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHP6ROtnqeI
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHP6ROtnqeI
Thanks for this. I've been watching a lot of Randy Rhoads and Dimebag videos lately.
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The most underrated album in their catalog.
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So disappointing.
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Liam Gallagher - C'Mon You Know
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Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor's Guide to Earth
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The Dirty Guv'nahs - Revival
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The most underrated album in their catalog.
We’ll it was better than the next two. It was crap though
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Man, I'm digging this. Harsh vocals with some nice lead melodic lines throughout. In the Tribulation family. Not quite as groovy but very nice.
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I like it.
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I notice myself getting very picky with new stuff and I keep returning to the classics that I have deep roots with (maybe its an age thing) but this one grabbed me. Check it out if you haven't, lots of cool guests.
Yeah, this one's a beauty. Was just listening to it again yesterday while doing yard work. Very Avantasia-like imo.
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Max Roach - We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite
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Kamasi Washington - Heaven and Earth
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Big Big Train - Merchants Of Light
"My dad worked at Swan...."
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I will be at my work station all day tomorrow so expecting to hear tons of music. I'll start it off with the death metal stuff.
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I will be at my work station all day tomorrow so expecting to hear tons of music. I'll start it off with the death metal stuff.
Jeez, people better choose wisely what they do with those shopping carts tomorrow then. :lol
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I will be at my work station all day tomorrow so expecting to hear tons of music. I'll start it off with the death metal stuff.
Jeez, people better choose wisely what they do with those shopping carts tomorrow then. :lol
Yup, no fucking around! :lol
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I'm LOVING the different vocal approach on this one.
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I remember why I Saved that album now. I'm pretty sure I watched a drum playthrough video from a song on the album, and I was blown away.
Yikes, these vocals are pretty rough. :lol
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:lol Told you. You may be able to stomach Sethu, the vocals are not as guttural.
The drummer is incredible though.
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Uh, quite a batch...in the mood for aggressive stuff (except for Insomnium)? :biggrin: Stortregn was a surprise last year, really good stuff.
I remember why I Saved that album now. I'm pretty sure I watched a drum playthrough video from a song on the album, and I was blown away.
Nile are impressive, although I can't say I was ever able to truly get into them. I guess I enjoy them in relatively small doses. But, yes, as far as death metal drumming goes, they've always been incredibly well-endowed...Derek Roddy was guesting on their second album, then George Kollias, I think starting from Annihilation...quite a monster in the genre....
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I will be at my work station all day tomorrow so expecting to hear tons of music. I'll start it off with the death metal stuff.
Highly recommend Brain Drill man! Any of their 3 albums are outstanding!!!!! :metal
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TAC and Wolfking please have a listen (anyone into heavy shit too).
https://braindrill.bandcamp.com/track/apocalyptic-feasting
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I pulled up Boundless Obscenity on Spotify. I swear the one thing different in the first three songs was the title. :lol
Sick drumming though. Thanks Tom but I'm not sure that's gonna do it. :)
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TAC and Wolfking please have a listen (anyone into heavy shit too).
https://braindrill.bandcamp.com/track/apocalyptic-feasting
Damn, that's brutal. This sort of thing I normally find it pretty tough to get longevity out of. Technically impressive however.
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I pulled up Boundless Obscenity on Spotify. I swear the one thing different in the first three songs was the title. :lol
Sick drumming though. Thanks Tom but I'm not sure that's gonna do it. :)
Yeah I see you're point but I dig it. If you want something very EPIC please check out INTO INFERNUS "Grimoire". Theatrical black metal, epic and textural!
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Nick, Stortregn are indeed impressive. I much prefer Emptiness Fills the Void though. That's an amazing album.
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I pulled up Boundless Obscenity on Spotify. I swear the one thing different in the first three songs was the title. :lol
Sick drumming though. Thanks Tom but I'm not sure that's gonna do it. :)
Yeah I see you're point but I dig it. If you want something very EPIC please check out INTO INFERNUS "Grimoire".
Dropping the needle on a number of tracks, and musically, it's pretty sweet. I don't know how many vocalists they have but they seem like they're all trying to outpuke each other. :lol
I need the vocals dialed back a bit. :)
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I pulled up Boundless Obscenity on Spotify. I swear the one thing different in the first three songs was the title. :lol
Sick drumming though. Thanks Tom but I'm not sure that's gonna do it. :)
Yeah I see you're point but I dig it. If you want something very EPIC please check out INTO INFERNUS "Grimoire".
Dropping the needle on a number of tracks, and musically, it's pretty sweet. I don't know how many vocalists they have but they seem like they're all trying to outpuke each other. :lol
I need the vocals dialed back a bit. :)
Stick with it. :tup
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Listening to this now. I'm digging it. Similar to Idle Hands/Unto Others. A little more old school than Goth influence though.
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Listening to this now. I'm digging it. Similar to Idle Hands/Unto Others. A little more old school than Goth influence though.
*looks at cover*
I see what you did there.
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My first Florence + the Machine album. Really enjoying it. Misleading title though since most of the music here is not really danceable.
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I've tried to delve into her music, but haven't found much interesting outside of the song Seven Devils, which I love.
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Today at work...
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DT - WDADU
Cher - Heart Of Stone
XYZ - s/t
Def Leppard- Diamond Star Halos
Vanden Plas - Far Off Grace
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Deftones - White Pony
:metal
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/c6aa62f1199ff41278dd3f184e277b85/7485507)
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/41c81ba357e4d3ce11a1e3f8efebab75/9783649)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/c6aa62f1199ff41278dd3f184e277b85/7485507)
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/41c81ba357e4d3ce11a1e3f8efebab75/9783649)
Which do you prefer?
I have to say, at the moment, between the two I have a preference for the S/T. Zeit has significantly grown on me (first few listens I wasn't super-impressed), but I feel its "highs" are not as high as in the S/T. But I reserve the right to change my opinion ;D
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/c6aa62f1199ff41278dd3f184e277b85/7485507)
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/41c81ba357e4d3ce11a1e3f8efebab75/9783649)
Which do you prefer?
I have to say, at the moment, between the two I have a preference for the S/T. Zeit has significantly grown on me (first few listens I wasn't super-impressed), but I feel its "highs" are not as high as in the S/T. But I reserve the right to change my opinion ;D
I’m not sure honestly. I’ve been madly in love with Zeit since it came out but I just listened to the S/T for the first time since the year it came out and liked it WAY more than I did back then. I think it’s a tie for now. Absolutely love both.
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What the hell band are we talking about?
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What the hell band are we talking about?
:biggrin:
Rammstein...their latest two records
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Gotcha. OK carry on! :lol
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Gotcha. OK carry on! :lol
:lol :lol
...although, in all seriousness, you should give Mutter (their third album, from 2001) a try, in case you haven't already. It's a masterpiece.
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Gotcha. OK carry on! :lol
:lol :lol
...although, in all seriousness, you should give Mutter (their third album, from 2001) a try, in case you haven't already. It's a masterpiece.
Seconded.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/c6aa62f1199ff41278dd3f184e277b85/7485507)
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/41c81ba357e4d3ce11a1e3f8efebab75/9783649)
Which do you prefer?
I have to say, at the moment, between the two I have a preference for the S/T. Zeit has significantly grown on me (first few listens I wasn't super-impressed), but I feel its "highs" are not as high as in the S/T. But I reserve the right to change my opinion ;D
I'm with you Nick. I have grown to like Zeit more since first listen but I find the self titled superior, by quite a way actually. That album really struck a chord with me and was actually the album that finally got me into them, after being aware of them for nearly 20 years!
I'm actually seeing them live for the first time in a month! It's a rescheduled 2020 gig :lol
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Baton Rouge - Shake Your Soul
Persian Risk - Rise Up
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Afro Celt Sound System - Seed
One of their songs popped up on my discovery playlist so I decided to check out the rest of the album which so far is pretty terrible.
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Queen - Flash Gordon
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Lately:
Nile - At the Gate of Sethu
King Diamond - Abigail
King Diamond - House of God
King Diamond - Abigail II
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Mercyful Fate - Don't Break the Oath
Mercyful Fate - In the Shadows
Mercyful Fate - Time
Mercyful Fate - Into the Unknown
Mercyful Fate - Dead Again
Mercyful Fate - 9
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Ethel Cain - Preacher's Daughter
This kind of pop music usually isn't my thing but the concept is super evocative and I'm a sucker for albums that gradually get darker and darker as they get towards the end...
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Lalo Schifrin - Bullitt (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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The Family Crest - Beneath The Brine
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Lalo Schifrin - Bullitt (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
I love The Amityville Horror score Lalo did!!!!
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Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile to the Surface
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Lately:
Nile - At the Gate of Sethu
King Diamond - Abigail
King Diamond - House of God
King Diamond - Abigail II
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Mercyful Fate - Don't Break the Oath
Mercyful Fate - In the Shadows
Mercyful Fate - Time
Mercyful Fate - Into the Unknown
Mercyful Fate - Dead Again
Mercyful Fate - 9
I highly approve of this post.
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Lately:
Nile - At the Gate of Sethu
King Diamond - Abigail
King Diamond - House of God
King Diamond - Abigail II
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Mercyful Fate - Don't Break the Oath
Mercyful Fate - In the Shadows
Mercyful Fate - Time
Mercyful Fate - Into the Unknown
Mercyful Fate - Dead Again
Mercyful Fate - 9
I highly approve of this post.
Highly approve as well but I will add "Them" for tonight! :metal
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Gotcha. OK carry on! :lol
:lol :lol
...although, in all seriousness, you should give Mutter (their third album, from 2001) a try, in case you haven't already. It's a masterpiece.
Seconded.
Thirded
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Derek Sherinian - Scorpion
I dig it. Chapeau! :tup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKHK-G6UDP4
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Trixter - Human Era
Marillion- Season’s End
Fish - Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - By The Way
I can't believe how bad this album sounds.
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Maria BC - Hyaline
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Wilco - Cruel Country
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Bruce Hornsby - 'Flicted
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Evergrey - A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament)
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Al Green - Let's Stay Together
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Pattern-Seeking Animals - Only Passing Through
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Big Star - # 1 Record
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Sturgill Simpson - SOUND & FURY
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I was never a massive DT fan but these albums are weird. Enjoying Snuggles a bit as working music.
Devin Townsend - The Puzzle
Devin Townsend - Snuggles
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Persefone - Shin-ken
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Persefone - Shin-ken
Pretty brutal this one, I dig it.
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Probably their most consistently great album since Train of Thought for me. Other albums have higher highs but this album doesn’t have a single weak song imo.
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Persefone - Shin-ken
Pretty brutal this one, I dig it.
Amazing album. My fave of theirs is Aathma.
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Another great one!
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Another great one!
YESSS!!!!! :metal :metal :metal
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Revisited Iotunn after a while. Such a unique record. My only quibble is that I don't love the way it sounds, but the songs are majestic. Waves Below, in particular, is massive.
I've been enjoying Satan's latest SO much. I've only discovered them recently, but from what I've read these NWOBHOM veterans have been on an incredible run since they've reformed about ten years ago. Really good, vintage sound, with a ton of great riffs and interesting twists and turns. At times, this album sounds like a "lighter" Mercyful Fate (minus the vocals). But in general there is an urgency in the playing that's very refreshing. Bonus points: one of the guitar players and the bass player were also in my beloved Skyclad.
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Another great one!
GREAT ALBUM!!! One of my all time favorites.
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Probably their most consistently great album since Train of Thought for me. Other albums have higher highs but this album doesn’t have a single weak song imo.
I'm enjoying it too. I hope they do another run through North America and play some of the songs they didn't play during the first leg.
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Underrated. Has some absolute rippers on there.
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Ghost Of The Machine - Scissorgames. For once 5he Facebook algorithm came up with something decent. Early Marillion, IQ, Pendragon prog. Really nice.
DT - Awake demos
Lynch Mob - Wicked Sensation
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I just found my high school English teachers album on Spotify so I'm listening to that, Magic Bullet Theory - Post-Depressionism
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Fantastic Negrito - White Jesus Black Problems
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Prince - Prince & The Revolution: Live
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Excellent album honestly.
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Mariusz Duda's Lockdown Trilogy showed up in the mail so I figured I'd give those a go.
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I'm with you on these today!!!!!
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Starting off a trip into 1992 with this bad boy. Such a dark, heavy, melodic, beautiful and gut-wrenching album. One of my favorites ever.
I’d like to fly,
But my wings have been so denied
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Another favorite from 1992. This is an album, and band, that I got turned onto by some guys on the MP forum back in the day. Like, 20 years ago!
There was a time during my freshman year of college when I was listening to this everyday. Love, love, love this album. It’s not for everyone. But it’s unique and fun. And there is some genius songwriting in there.
I think it's time I had a talk with my kids
I'll just tell 'em what my daddy told me
You ain't never gonna amount to nothin'
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Pink Floyd - A Saucerful Of Secrets
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Today's spins...
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Another favorite from 1992. This is an album, and band, that I got turned onto by some guys on the MP forum back in the day. Like, 20 years ago!
There was a time during my freshman year of college when I was listening to this everyday. Love, love, love this album. It’s not for everyone. But it’s unique and fun. And there is some genius songwriting in there.
I think it's time I had a talk with my kids
I'll just tell 'em what my daddy told me
You ain't never gonna amount to nothin'
1992 was such a special year for me - that's when I really started to get into music. It was a pretty non-linear process, in terms of genres I was listening to. When Angel Dust came out, I already knew FNM from The Real Thing, which I really liked. But Angel Dust, for me, took it to a whole different level. They balanced the quirky and the catchy, the heaviness and melody so incredibly well here, and Mike Patton's performance is fantastic. I love this album so much, it's one of my all-time favorites.
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Another favorite from 1992. This is an album, and band, that I got turned onto by some guys on the MP forum back in the day. Like, 20 years ago!
There was a time during my freshman year of college when I was listening to this everyday. Love, love, love this album. It’s not for everyone. But it’s unique and fun. And there is some genius songwriting in there.
I think it's time I had a talk with my kids
I'll just tell 'em what my daddy told me
You ain't never gonna amount to nothin'
1992 was such a special year for me - that's when I really started to get into music. It was a pretty non-linear process, in terms of genres I was listening to. When Angel Dust came out, I already knew FNM from The Real Thing, which I really liked. But Angel Dust, for me, took it to a whole different level. They balanced the quirky and the catchy, the heaviness and melody so incredibly well here, and Mike Patton's performance is fantastic. I love this album so much, it's one of my all-time favorites.
I agree 100%
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Part 2 of today's spins...
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Bad Company- Dangerous Age, Holy Water
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Skid Row - Slave To The Grind.
Iron Maiden - Killers.
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Really not a fan of their choruses the last few years or so. They all sound so similar.
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Skid Row - Slave To The Grind.
LOVE this album. The S/T is great too, but my 14yr old-self at the time was quite shocked at how they really upped the heavy on this one :biggrin:
EDIT: In fact, I'm putting it on as we speak. So good!!
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/24/Faith_no_more_angel_dust.jpg) (https://i.discogs.com/aZUW9-hTUjw3OCnM0EcjoYRJmvSLCf6aQ6ybBZdAz1A/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEyNzk1/MjEtMTYwNjUxNTg5/Mi04NTk4LmpwZWc.jpeg)
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Mostly older stuff in this round...Faith No More and Skid Row inspired by posts from the last couple of days...
As for the new stuff: Rammstein's latest is definitely starting to click. Nestor's record is quite brilliant, really. I mean, I get it's 100% done to sound exactly like the 80s, but it's a very, very good collection of songs.
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Today's spins...
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What did you think of this? I do NOT normally go for this harsher/more dissonant kind of death metal even when I'm in the mood for more extreme music, but this intrigued me, for some reason. I had read that Artificial Brain are very highly regarded in this scene. Interesting stuff, for sure. Speaking of "extreme", especially in regards to "vocals": I actually enjoyed the album from Afterbirth - another band with the same vocalist - which came out in 2020. The vocals there make zero sense to me, really :biggrin: But if you think of them as just another, um, type of sound and focus on the rest... the songs, the playing and the production were super-cool...
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Finally catching up with roulette albums! So far my favorites are the Ben Folds Five, Carpenter Brut, and The Wildhearts. I also found myself enjoying the Wreche record quite a bit, even if I grew a little tired of the black metal shenanigans towards the end, but there are some excellent passages in most songs.
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So far my favorites are the Ben Folds Five, Carpenter Brut, and The Wildhearts.
Good. :metal
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Finally got around to checking this one out. Very cool album.
At the moment, I'd still say their latest is my favorite out of the three full-lengths...but The Silk Road is a banger of a tune, and I love the mini-epic title (and eponymous) track.
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Finally got around to checking this one out. Very cool album.
At the moment, I'd still say their latest is my favorite out of the three full-lengths...but The Silk Road is a banger of a tune, and I love the mini-epic title (and eponymous) track.
A great album this is. A mix of Def Leppard's and Iron Maiden's debuts. Yeah, The Silk Road is amazing.
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Finally got around to checking this one out. Very cool album.
At the moment, I'd still say their latest is my favorite out of the three full-lengths...but The Silk Road is a banger of a tune, and I love the mini-epic title (and eponymous) track.
A great album this is. A mix of Def Leppard's and Iron Maiden's debuts. Yeah, The Silk Road is amazing.
Just curious - what's your favorite album of theirs, since you've been following them for a while? Shadow Of A Fallen Star really struck a note with me. Classic, but at the same time really unique atmosphere...
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I might like the first album just a tad more, but their latest is amazing as well. Two really excellent albums. Their 2nd one is clearly in third place.
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Andrew Bird - Inside Problems
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Angel Olsen - Big Time
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21 Guns - Salute
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Drive-By Truckers - Welcome 2 Club XIII
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Trey Wellington - Black Banjo
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Quarters!
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"Epiphany" in particular is a modern masterpiece. By the end of the 00s I thought I might be done with instrumental guitar albums. His music is among a handful that proves it can still be a transcendent artform.
Ethel Cain - Preacher's Daughter
This kind of pop music usually isn't my thing but the concept is super evocative and I'm a sucker for albums that gradually get darker and darker as they get towards the end...
Someone recommend this elsewhere as similar to Chelsea Wolfe, which is a comparison that will always perk my ears up. I didn't really hear that dark melancholy except maybe on a track or two at all, it's much lighter. But it's pretty cool in its own right. "A House in Nebraska" especially is like an aural blanket to lay on.
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Today's spins...
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What did you think of this? I do NOT normally go for this harsher/more dissonant kind of death metal even when I'm in the mood for more extreme music, but this intrigued me, for some reason. I had read that Artificial Brain are very highly regarded in this scene. Interesting stuff, for sure. Speaking of "extreme", especially in regards to "vocals": I actually enjoyed the album from Afterbirth - another band with the same vocalist - which came out in 2020. The vocals there make zero sense to me, really :biggrin: But if you think of them as just another, um, type of sound and focus on the rest... the songs, the playing and the production were super-cool...
Admittedly I was quite distracted whilst listening but it was OK. I've left it on my 2022 albums playlist, so I'll give it a second chance to grab me. I think the vocals stood out the most, but not really in a great way. They are at the end of the death metal vocals spectrum that I'm not too big a fan of. It was my first time listening to the band, might try some others of theirs. I think the album cover gave me Bolt Thrower vibes, so I thought I'd give them a go.
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Finally catching up with roulette albums! So far my favorites are the Ben Folds Five, Carpenter Brut, and The Wildhearts. I also found myself enjoying the Wreche record quite a bit, even if I grew a little tired of the black metal shenanigans towards the end, but there are some excellent passages in most songs.
Out the albums I know here, there are some belters!
Innervisions is probably my second favourite Stevie album, I truly love it.
Hot Rats is the only Zappa album I own, as I have my Dad's vinyl record. I've always wanted to delve further but understandably I'm quite daunted by his catalogue.
As for The Wildhearts; one of my all time favourite bands and one of their more underrated albums for sure. What other Wildhearts albums have you heard dude?
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Quarters!
So obsessed with the Gizzard right now. I just feel they are a band that are fully in their prime. I have this nagging feeling that if I don't see them live soon I'm going to regret it. All I read about on reddit is about how incredible their live shows are on their current tour.
As for my listening right now...
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Arguably one of the greatest metal album covers of all time! Inspired by the release of a new Mercyful Fate song I'm spinning my way through their catalogue.
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Sturgill Simpson - Cuttin' Grass Vol. 2 (Cowboy Arms Sessions)
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Shovels & Rope - O' Be Joyful
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Old school Mercyful Fate is just beautiful.
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Old school Mercyful Fate is just beautiful.
Perfectly said.
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Out the albums I know here, there are some belters!
Innervisions is probably my second favourite Stevie album, I truly love it.
Hot Rats is the only Zappa album I own, as I have my Dad's vinyl record. I've always wanted to delve further but understandably I'm quite daunted by his catalogue.
As for The Wildhearts; one of my all time favourite bands and one of their more underrated albums for sure. What other Wildhearts albums have you heard dude?
Innervisions was alright for me, I'm not sure his style is my thing, but it was a pleasant listen.
Same with Hot Rats, I was mostly curious about it.
Nothing else by The Wildhearts - buddy sent me Anthem from that album on my last roulette and that record surprised me quite a bit. Any recs?
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Enjoying this one tonight..
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Quite melodic with harsh vocals..
@ Chad! ;D
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At work today...
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Enjoying this one tonight..
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Quite melodic with harsh vocals..
@ Chad! ;D
I'll sample.
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SASAMI - SASAMI
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Out the albums I know here, there are some belters!
Innervisions is probably my second favourite Stevie album, I truly love it.
Hot Rats is the only Zappa album I own, as I have my Dad's vinyl record. I've always wanted to delve further but understandably I'm quite daunted by his catalogue.
As for The Wildhearts; one of my all time favourite bands and one of their more underrated albums for sure. What other Wildhearts albums have you heard dude?
Innervisions was alright for me, I'm not sure his style is my thing, but it was a pleasant listen.
Same with Hot Rats, I was mostly curious about it.
Nothing else by The Wildhearts - buddy sent me Anthem from that album on my last roulette and that record surprised me quite a bit. Any recs?
My favourite Wildhearts album is The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed. It was the first album of theirs I heard and it just packed full of hits and hooks. It's quite different from Endless, Nameless though, and not considered as one of their best by the majority of their fan base. I also love Chutzpah! but it's also not considered one of the best :lol
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My favourite Wildhearts album is The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed. It was the first album of theirs I heard and it just packed full of hits and hooks. It's quite different from Endless, Nameless though, and not considered as one of their best by the majority of their fan base. I also love Chutzpah! but it's also not considered one of the best :lol
And I figure both of those are considered better than Endless, Nameless by the fanbase. :lol
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My favourite Wildhearts album is The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed. It was the first album of theirs I heard and it just packed full of hits and hooks. It's quite different from Endless, Nameless though, and not considered as one of their best by the majority of their fan base. I also love Chutzpah! but it's also not considered one of the best :lol
And I figure both of those are considered better than Endless, Nameless by the fanbase. :lol
Good point, the only way is up then.
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My favourite Wildhearts album is The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed. It was the first album of theirs I heard and it just packed full of hits and hooks. It's quite different from Endless, Nameless though, and not considered as one of their best by the majority of their fan base. I also love Chutzpah! but it's also not considered one of the best :lol
And I figure both of those are considered better than Endless, Nameless by the fanbase. :lol
Good point, the only way is up then.
I mean, for Wildhearts fans, maybe. I sent Sacul something from that album because it's so different. He's into weird noisy industrial shit, I don't think that'd really translate over to any other of their albums. :P
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Drug Church - Paul Walker
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The Family Crest - Prelude to War
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The Family Crest - The War: Act I
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The Family Crest - The War: Act II
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One last night and the other three at work today...
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Max Cavalera binge today :metal
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Anyone else check this album out?
Gorthrim-Yggdrasil
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Harsh vocals but heavy/groovy as shit.
It's a riff factory along with Iron Maiden guitar lines weaving throughout.
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Love the Eddie artwork on the live Maiden! Way back in the day my buddy had a bunch Iron Maiden picture disc vinyls that were really cool. Trooper Ed, Aces High Ed, Powerslave Ed and some others.
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Max Cavalera binge today :metal
There is something so special about those early Sepultura albums. I really love the Max era of the band and also enjoy a lot of his Soulfly output. Cavelera Conspiracy never captured the same magic for me. Aren't they touring playing those early Sep albums at the moment? I'd fucking love to see that if they bring the tour to the UK.
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Yeah, Max and Igor are playing BtR and Arise. I wanted to go, but family and laziness won out over a 70 mile drive. They sounded great though.
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Beneath the Remains and Arise are awesome. Sepultura were a force back then, especially live. The gig I saw on the Arise tour is still one of the best concerts I have ever been to.
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Beneath the Remains and Arise are awesome. Sepultura were a force back then, especially live. The gig I saw on the Arise tour is still one of the best concerts I have ever been to.
Love them both. I actually like Chaos AD too!
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Adding some love to Beneath the Remains and Arise. Awesome, awesome albums. Not quite as refined, but I have a soft spot for Schizophrenia too.
Chaos AD is very different, but it's still a pretty great album. And I love Igor's drumming on it.
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This might have been discussed in the Maiden thread already, but...other than streaming, is there a way to get a physical copy of this? It's a pretty awesome live...
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Wasn't it part of the Eddie's Archives set?
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Adding some love to Beneath the Remains and Arise. Awesome, awesome albums. Not quite as refined, but I have a soft spot for Schizophrenia too.
Chaos AD is very different, but it's still a pretty great album. And I love Igor's drumming on it.
Igor was/is an absolute beast on the drums. Always one of my favourite drummers. Yes, I also really like Chaos AD.
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Wasn't it part of the Eddie's Archives set?
Yes.
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Kade, check out that album I posted above.
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Kade, check out that album I posted above.
Youtubing now.
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Kade, check out that album I posted above.
Youtubing now.
Any song but Draugr. That one blows.
Twilight Army is a nice one though.
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Kade, check out that album I posted above.
Youtubing now.
Any song but Draugr. That one blows.
Twilight Army is a nice one though.
I just pulled up the full album stream on YouTube. This is pretty damn good. I get Strong Amon Amarth vibes through it. Yeah, Twilight Army is nice, had some old In Flames feels to it.
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I listened to the whole thing this afternoon. The vocals are a bit rough, but I was digging the music big time.
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I listened to the whole thing this afternoon. The vocals are a bit rough, but I was digging the music big time.
I have no issues with the vocals haha.
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But yeah, I'm running through the whole thing too now while I'm at home bludging on work time. It's a nice pleasant listen.
EDIT: Haha, A Mothers Tale, wtf are these vocals?!
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That's the mother! ;D
Guest female I assume.
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That's the mother! ;D
Guest female I assume.
Should have gotten Bon Jovi instead.
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That's the mother! ;D
Guest female I assume.
Should have gotten Bon Jovi instead.
They would've had to rename the song A Grandmother's Tale.
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Blasted this classic on my way into work this morning. Had to message a group of buddies to basically say, 'Is there any better feeling than singing the final part of Chop Suey! as loud as you possibly can, with a group of like minded friends?' I'm not sure there is.
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Now onto this...
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Yes the Raven - Love Is Covered in Dust
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Alan Mearns - Sei Solo Works by J.S. Bach
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So far today:
Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind
Iron Maiden - Somewhere in Time
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Blasted this classic on my way into work this morning. Had to message a group of buddies to basically say, 'Is there any better feeling than singing the final part of Chop Suey! as loud as you possibly can, with a group of like minded friends?' I'm not sure there is.
Absolutely love Toxicity. I had really enjoyed their debut, so I was eagerly waiting for this. I heard Chop Suey! on the radio before the album was released, and I just couldn't believe how good of a single it was. It was everything I loved from the first album, but refined (in the best possible way) and taken to the next level. Still "crazy" and heavy but with even better melodies. One of my favorite moments on the album (and for SOAD, overall) is on Deer Dance, starting around 1:35...beautiful.
I might have to spin this today! :tup
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Blasted this classic on my way into work this morning. Had to message a group of buddies to basically say, 'Is there any better feeling than singing the final part of Chop Suey! as loud as you possibly can, with a group of like minded friends?' I'm not sure there is.
Toxicity is indeed a great album, but I can't stand Chop Suey! with or without its current meme status. :lol I can see the appeal in the choruses but the verses are just... too annoying and impossible to take seriously. While I certainly wouldn't say SOAD is an underrated band, part of me feels like they'd be even more respected if that wasn't the song people immediately thought of when they're mentioned. B.Y.O.B. is much better as far as their "hits" are concerned, imo.
As far as my favorites from Toxicity are concerned, I'd probably go with Needles, Deer Dance, and Aerials.
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Toxicity is indeed a great album, but I can't stand Chop Suey! with or without its current meme status. :lol I can see the appeal in the choruses but the verses are just... too annoying and impossible to take seriously. While I certainly wouldn't say SOAD is an underrated band, part of me feels like they'd be even more respected if that wasn't the song people immediately thought of when they're mentioned. B.Y.O.B. is much better as far as their "hits" are concerned, imo.
As far as my favorites from Toxicity are concerned, I'd probably go with Needles, Deer Dance, and Aerials.
I like B.Y.O.B, but I'd surely take Chop Suey! over it...You might be right, though, about the "general" public's perception...There is so much more than the "nu metal" tag that was assigned to them (especially after Toxicity).
Great picks for the favorites, btw...Those are mine too, although I'd add, well, Chop Suey! :biggrin: and Science (its chorus' melody, in a VERY weird way, reminds me of Rush's The Body Electric). The title-track (overplayed as it may be) is great too.
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I agree that Chop Suey is overplayed and for the longest time I couldn't even really listen to it. It's not the best song on the album (my fave is Prison Song) BUT there is something incredibly special about being in a crowd of people all singing the final part of Chop Suey with all they've got.
I've been to many a rock night/club in my time and would roll my eyes when Chop Suey was played, but by the end I would be belting it out surrounded by friends old and new. For that, I think it is incredible.
What made me smile this morning was how oblivious I was to how much of a political record this is, back when I got into the band. So much of the lyrical content went over my head (not that I claim to understand all of what they are singing about even now :lol ).
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I listened to Toxicity a lot when it came out, but man, I can't remember the last time I listened to anything from SOAD. The thing I found the most interesting about Toxicity is that it sounded like a metal version of Fiddler On the Roof. By the time Mesmerize/Hypnotize came out, I was over them because Daren decided he needed to sing as much if not more than Serj, and I didn't take Daren seriously as a singer, nor did I think their "message" was clear or coherent. That's just me though.
All that said, Bounce is easily my favorite song of theirs. :metal
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Yep, definitely too much singing from Daron, but there are some true gems in Mezmerize/Hypnotize too...
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Hypnotize ruined them for me. On that album it feels like Daron actually becomes the lead vocalist. I used to listen to them a fair amount before that, but now even Serj's voice hasn't aged well for me, he sounds like a cartoon character too much of the time. Still a few songs I don't mind every once in awhile though.
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Mary Halvorson - On and Off
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Paper Mache Dream Balloon
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Drug Church - Hit Your Head
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Nice. Hanoi Rocks two steps from the move is an enjoyable album.
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Oh hell yes. I bought that when it came out.
I saw Andy McCoy's band Shooting Gallery open for Kiss on their Revenge club tour in '92 and they turned in one of the Top 3 opening sets I've ever seen.
Monroe has a new album out on Friday and the first three songs that have been released have been great so far have been excellent.
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Oh hell yes. I bought that when it came out.
I saw Andy McCoy's band Shooting Gallery open for Kiss on their Revenge club tour in '92 and they turned in one of the Top 3 opening sets I've ever seen.
Monroe has a new album out on Friday and the first three songs that have been released have been great so far have been excellent.
Really? I'll check that out Friday. Thanks.
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Oh hell yes. I bought that when it came out.
I saw Andy McCoy's band Shooting Gallery open for Kiss on their Revenge club tour in '92 and they turned in one of the Top 3 opening sets I've ever seen.
Monroe has a new album out on Friday and the first three songs that have been released have been great so far have been excellent.
Really? I'll check that out Friday. Thanks.
His band is excellent and has been together for years. Hanoi bassist Sam Yaffa is part of his band.
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This reunion album turned 29 two days ago. Love it! The Old Oak :metal
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Top 3 MF album I reckon.
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Sunflower Bean - Human Ceremony
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Maria Chiara Argiro - The Fall Dance
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Enjoyed this one quite a bit.
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Probably their best one since Painkiller.
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Ethel Cain - Golden Age
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Shovels & Rope - Swimmin' Time
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Slayer- Show No Mercy.
Iron Maiden- A Real Live Dead One.
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Probably their best one since Painkiller.
Yep, absolutely.
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Florence + The Machine - Lungs
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Cold Sweat - Break Out
Herricane Alice - Tear The House Down
Y&T - Ten
Alan Parsons - Eye In The Sky
Joe Satriani - Elephants From Mars
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I've not gotten around to listening to Ritual but I know I've got it queued up on a Spotify playlist somewhere. I remember being really underwhelmed with Dark Ages but it's grown on me now and I'd pick it over most other Soulfly albums, including their debut.
Roots and The Black Halo are obviously great :hefdaddy
Never heard of Conception, worth checking out?
Time to see if this is any better than I remember it being...
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Time to see if this is any better than I remember it being...
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All Dir En Grey albums are growers!
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Conception is awesome...Khan's band prior to joining Kamelot. Prog/power metal, and his voice just soars on those albums.
I loved Roots when it came out when I was in high school, but haven't listened to it much since then. I've found myself really getting back into it again.
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Time to see if this is any better than I remember it being...
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All Dir En Grey albums are growers!
You're not wrong, this is better than I recalled.
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Getting round to checking out The Others by Lustmord now. I've been interested in this album A) because it's a Pelagic Records release, and B) that roster of bands! Holy Fuck.
I didn't know anything about Lustmord, but apparently this is a remix of his album Others, from 2008. But the bands/artists handling the remixes?
Enslaved. MONO. Ihsahn. Ulver. The Ocean. Godflesh. Steve Von Till. And that's not even half of the featured artists.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Nonagon Infinity
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Drug Church - Cheer
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:tup
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Never heard of Conception, worth checking out?
Many times yes!! The two albums Grappler posted (their second and third) might be my favorites, but it's all good stuff. Their comeback after a long hiatus is very good too (an EP in 2018 and an album in 2020). They were sort of lumped into that "prog-metal" group of bands following DT footsteps in the mid-90s, but they were always quite different. Maybe "elegant" power-prog is how I'd describe them, with Roy Khan's voice obviously standing out, but also with Tore Ostby coming up with all sorts of cool riffs and solos on guitar (he would go on to form Ark). Great band, imo.
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On my commute today...
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I believe the Turbulence album was fairly well received here...really enjoyable Prog-metal album, nothing terribly new, but excellent songs and melodies.
The Beastmilk album is SO cool - Sisters of Mercy, post-punk and what-have-you...great songs you can almost dance to ;D
I know there is at least one big Autumn fan in the forum...this is a very good one...
And Unto Other's latest is holding up great...hadn't listened to it in a while after binging on it last year. Still super-tasty gothic rock/metal...
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I don't remember the Turbulence. Will check out.
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I don't remember the Turbulence. Will check out.
They were a DT cover band. The new album is great prog metal.
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Slayer- Show No Mercy.
Venom- At War With Satan.
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Never heard of Conception, worth checking out?
Many times yes!! The two albums Grappler posted (their second and third) might be my favorites,
Blasphemy! You're forgetting In Your Multitude (their 3rd album) which is my overall favourite ;D
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:tup
Very enjoyable on first listen but I doubt I’ll end up liking it as much as All Mirrors which is one of my favorite albums of 2019.
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Elvis Costello & Rusty - The Resurrection of Rust
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Blasphemy! You're forgetting In Your Multitude (their 3rd album) which is my overall favourite ;D
Not forgetting...
The two albums Grappler posted (their second and third) might be my favorites, but it's all good stuff.
...just not mentioning it by name :biggrin:
Parallel Minds, In Your Multitude and Flow are all great, really. Flow was certainly a bit different, but I like how it sounds "cold" (production-wise) and emotional at the same time.
I hope they keep going. Not that I am against short albums per se, but they probably should have just combined their EP and album for their comeback. I guess they wanted to get something out in 2018, but then when the album came out a couple of years later, it left me wanting more :)
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Blasphemy! You're forgetting In Your Multitude (their 3rd album) which is my overall favourite ;D
Not forgetting...
Well you did say Parallel Minds and Flow were their 2nd and 3rd albums , so you could forgive me for thinking you forgot it seeing it's their 3rd album :P ;D
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America Aquarium - Chicamacomico
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Blasphemy! You're forgetting In Your Multitude (their 3rd album) which is my overall favourite ;D
Not forgetting...
Well you did say Parallel Minds and Flow were their 2nd and 3rd albums , so you could forgive me for thinking you forgot it seeing it's their 3rd album :P ;D
:facepalm: :facepalm:
Yep, you are right...and here I am, thinking I was being clever :biggrin:
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Kiss - Unplugged
Who the hell thought it'd be a good idea to let Ace sing on this album?
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: The Number of the Beast (Live in Paris 2002)
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Yes the Raven - Covered in Love: Tribute to U2
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Mary Halvorson - Calling All Portraits
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Blasphemy! You're forgetting In Your Multitude (their 3rd album) which is my overall favourite ;D
Not forgetting...
Well you did say Parallel Minds and Flow were their 2nd and 3rd albums , so you could forgive me for thinking you forgot it seeing it's their 3rd album :P ;D
:facepalm: :facepalm:
Yep, you are right...and here I am, thinking I was being clever :biggrin:
Incidentally - given you are a fan - what did you think of their last album?
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Angel Olsen - All Mirrors
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Blasphemy! You're forgetting In Your Multitude (their 3rd album) which is my overall favourite ;D
Not forgetting...
Well you did say Parallel Minds and Flow were their 2nd and 3rd albums , so you could forgive me for thinking you forgot it seeing it's their 3rd album :P ;D
:facepalm: :facepalm:
Yep, you are right...and here I am, thinking I was being clever :biggrin:
Tore's guitar tone is nasty on In Your Multitude! I agree its their best.
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Shovels & Rope - Busted Jukebox Volume 1
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Conception - In Your Multitude
Seventh Wonder - The Testament
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How many of the classic thrash bands are still putting out albums of this quality? I really enjoyed this. It's more melodeath than thrash in places and that 3 song run of Strongest of the Strong, Become Immortal and Conquer and Destroy is just :metal :metal :metal
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Flying Microtonal Banana
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I know there is at least one big Autumn fan in the forum...this is a very good one...
It might be me, and if I'm not the one you have in mind I'm curious who else. Hard to find people who are familiar with them these days, but they're amazing. That was the last album with Nienke, who was really unique, even if I prefer Marjan now. Supposedly they're working on another album, hopefully it'll come out this year or next. Dunno how Landa rejoining Delain will affect that process, but he wasn't part of the core anyway. Having three guitars and a keyboard live helped recreate all the layers without needing backing tracks though.
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I'm still working my way through the DT discography. After a couple false-starts I am warming up to this.
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I know there is at least one big Autumn fan in the forum...this is a very good one...
It might be me, and if I'm not the one you have in mind I'm curious who else. Hard to find people who are familiar with them these days, but they're amazing. That was the last album with Nienke, who was really unique, even if I prefer Marjan now. Supposedly they're working on another album, hopefully it'll come out this year or next. Dunno how Landa rejoining Delain will affect that process, but he wasn't part of the core anyway. Having three guitars and a keyboard live helped recreate all the layers without needing backing tracks though.
Yep, it was you I had in mind :) I remember you had them as one of your very favorite bands in a recent thread. This is the album I'm the most familiar with, and it's really good (I found it randomly in a used CD store a few years ago!). I have Cold Comfort too, which I need to revisit. You had recommended their most recent, Stacking Smoke, and I still have to properly check that one out...
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Maria Chiara Argiro - Hidden Seas
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Today at work...
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Never heard of Conception, worth checking out?
Many times yes!! The two albums Grappler posted (their second and third) might be my favorites, but it's all good stuff. Their comeback after a long hiatus is very good too (an EP in 2018 and an album in 2020). They were sort of lumped into that "prog-metal" group of bands following DT footsteps in the mid-90s, but they were always quite different. Maybe "elegant" power-prog is how I'd describe them, with Roy Khan's voice obviously standing out, but also with Tore Ostby coming up with all sorts of cool riffs and solos on guitar (he would go on to form Ark). Great band, imo.
Nice. It doesn't look like they've got all their albums on Spotify. I'm currently spinning The Last Sunset, then Parallel Minds, as they are on Spotify.
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Nice. It doesn't look like they've got all their albums on Spotify. I'm currently spinning The Last Sunset, then Parallel Minds, as they are on Spotify.
:tup
The Last Sunset is ok, but they hadn't quite found their sound yet, imo (although I haven't listened to it in a while...). Parallel Minds is great.
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Nice. It doesn't look like they've got all their albums on Spotify. I'm currently spinning The Last Sunset, then Parallel Minds, as they are on Spotify.
:tup
The Last Sunset is ok, but they hadn't quite found their sound yet, imo (although I haven't listened to it in a while...). Parallel Minds is great.
:metal ROLL THE FIRE :metal
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:metal ROLL THE FIRE :metal
:metal indeed!
I couldn't help it, so...
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Man, this is so good. The number of great riffs Tore comes up with on this album is amazing. I love how certain songs - e.g. My Decision - almost have an epic-doom-y quality to them. And Roy Khan really is something else on this one (including what I always viewed as a tribute to Freddie Mercury on And I Close My Eyes...)
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Just starting my first listen. Very excited.
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Angel Olsen - All Mirrors
Did you like it?
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Kiss - Off The Soundboard: Live At Donington 1996
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It’s almost ridiculous how catchy this album is.
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This is streaming on YouTube (https://youtu.be/yc1-qRCMmbQ) if you want to listen to it early.
Meh, mostly sounds like more of their last album unfortunately...
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This is streaming on YouTube (https://youtu.be/yc1-qRCMmbQ) if you want to listen to it early.
Meh, mostly sounds like more of their last album unfortunately...
I'm guessing it's out this Friday? I'll probably wait until then. Their last album has grown on me quite a bit and I thought Leviathan sounded really promising. Just gonna give the other single, Cronus a spin now :corn
Edit: Listened to Cronus, not sure about the vocals at the beginning but I'm here for the sax!
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My listening for the day.
Surprisingly (on two counts), this is the first Kiss album I've ever listened to, and I didn't think it was terrible! Ever since I became aware how much of a tool Gene Simmons is I have not been interested in the band at all. I mean, the few songs I'd heard hadn't swayed me either. It's kinda surprising actually, as the first Kiss song I ever heard, to my knowledge, was God Gave Rock 'n Roll to You. It was on Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, and those two films were huge to me, and definitely influenced my tastes somewhat. As much as I loved the film that song didn't do it for me.
Anyway, Destroyer was pretty cheesy (in like a Meatloaf kinda way) but I didn't feel the urge to skip at any point, it was alright.
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yeah white ward doesn't sound exciting enough to make me drop what i'm doing and check it out right now tbh
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Just starting my first listen. Very excited.
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What did you think of it? I haven't had the time to go beyond one listen yet...on first pass it didn't engage me as much as their previous records, but I will certainly revisit...
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Kings Of Convenience - Quiet Is The New Loud
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Nice classic selection there.
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Just starting my first listen. Very excited.
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What did you think of it? I haven't had the time to go beyond one listen yet...on first pass it didn't engage me as much as their previous records, but I will certainly revisit...
Well, it was going to be hard to top Grave Image. I enjoyed it, but it's not Grave Image. I still really like it and I still love what they are doing.
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I don't love every single track they put out (and some of the best ones aren't on an LP/EP), but the collection of ones I do make them one of if not my favorite discovery of the past year. It was my album of the year last year, and it's still been in heavy rotation in this one.
Kings Of Convenience - Quiet Is The New Loud
Fantastic album. I think I'm way overdue for a binge on their older material. They've always been the type of band I get in the mood to hear a track or two from and the next thing I know I'm going through all their releases a couple times again.
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Yes the Raven - Abilene
Angel Olsen - All Mirrors
Did you like it?
Very much!
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The Gray Race - Bad Religion
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The Gray Race - Bad Religion
Not my favourite Bad Religion but it's up there. This album will always give me fond memories of Crazy Taxi :heart
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Bloomsday - Place to Land
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I can’t help but love this album.
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Sam Gendel - SUPERSTORE
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Shearwater - The Great Awakening
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Today's listening has obviously been mainly inspired by the release of a new (decent) In Flames song. I thought I'd go back through a few of their albums I'm not too familiar with.
Revisiting Battles and it wasn't as bad as I remembered. Not great but way better than Siren Charms and I, The Mask. Subterranean is classic In Flames so clearly leagues ahead.
As for the others, just where my playlists took me today.
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Yoo Doo Right - A Murmur, Boundless to the East
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Sunflower Bean - Twentytwo in Blue
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Subterranean is classic In Flames so clearly leagues ahead.
Wolfking and I were just revisiting it a few weeks ago. For me, the combo Subterranean/Jester Race is absolutely peak-In Flames. That EP is as close to melodeath perfection as it gets.
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Subterranean is classic In Flames so clearly leagues ahead.
Wolfking and I were just revisiting it a few weeks ago. For me, the combo Subterranean/Jester Race is absolutely peak-In Flames. That EP is as close to melodeath perfection as it gets.
I dunno, may favourite In Flames album is Clayman. That and Colony are peak In Flames to me personally. Subterranean and Jester Race are great though. It was only my second time listening to Subterranean. It has some serious At the Gates worship going on.
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This is just some great, straight up stoner metal. Great new release
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Maria Chiara Argiro & Jamie Leeming - Flow
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Getaway
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Four Year Strong - Brain Pain
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Kiss - Symphony: Alive IV
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Between the Buried and Me - The Great Misdirect
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OU - One
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Shovels & Rope - Little Seeds
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Seventh Wonder – The Testament
I didn't love their last album, but this one is growing on me already.
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For me, the combo Subterranean/Jester Race is absolutely peak-In Flames. That EP is as close to melodeath perfection as it gets.
It's fantastic ("Stand Ablaze" is a particularly unique song), but it kind of depends on what you're looking for from them. For me the peak is the special edition of Colony. They had the balance of aggression and melodicism down on the earlier albums, but that album brought in Svensson, who is a more skilled drummer than Gelotte on TJR, bringing in a harder hitting rhythmic propulsion to the band, and the production became beefier and more crushing, easily Frederik Nordstrom's crowning achievement. A track like "Man Made God" or "Zombie Inc." is just perfection. The only whiff was cutting the acoustic outro on the remake of "Behind Space".
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Florence + The Machine - Ceremonials
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Love Daydream XI
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Time for a new album methinks.
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Time for a new album methinks.
I spoke to Tiago when he moved to NY and they had just completed a new ep. I will give him a buzz.
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Time for a new album methinks.
I spoke to Tiago when he moved to NY and they had just completed a new ep. I will give him a buzz.
Yeah! Make it happen! :lol
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Time for a new album methinks.
I spoke to Tiago when he moved to NY and they had just completed a new ep. I will give him a buzz.
Yeah! Make it happen! :lol
I'll tell him to write new stuff because you think its time for it. :lol
Seriously, hes an extremely nice guy and when my father was dying he checked in quite frequently. He can also sing the shit out of a Symphony X song. :metal
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Seventh Wonder – The Testament
I didn't love their last album, but this one is growing on me already.
Agreed. The songs are much more memorable.
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I'm in a Slayer mood today so I'm going all in and listening to Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, in it's entirety. That's nearly 5 hours of straight up Slayer greatness.
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I will probably take a break somewhere and listen to the new Dir en Grey.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Murder of the Universe
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Excellent album!
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Excellent album!
A Wolfking top 50 entry.
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Daydream XI - The Circus Of The Tattered And Torn
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Murder of the Universe
My new fave Gizz album. That run of Welcome to an Altered Future, Digital Black, Han-tyumi the Confused Cyborg, Soy Protein Munt Machine, Vomit Coffin and Murder of the Universe! Now that is how you end an album.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Murder of the Universe
My new fave Gizz album. That run of Welcome to an Altered Future, Digital Black, Han-tyumi the Confused Cyborg, Soy Protein Munt Machine, Vomit Coffin and Murder of the Universe! Now that is how you end an album.
It is definitely the best album that features a detailed description of the entire universe being destroyed by vomit.
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I've wanted to check these guys out for a while (only listened to to Empire of the Dead from 2014). Unfortunately Spotify is missing some of their albums, so I put on their most recent live album. Really good!
Gamma Ray - 30 Years Live Anniversary
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I've mentioned this album on these pages before, but I just happened to go for it today...It's so easy on the ears, from the Count-of-Tuscany-esque beginning of Tempest to the epic three-part title track. Can certainly hear the melodeath influences, but I like how these guys are (I think) trying to develop a sound. Somehow it manages to be melancholic and uplifting at the same time, without sounding contrived. Gorgeous guitar leads too.
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Daydream XI - The Circus Of The Tattered And Torn
Just hit that yesterday!
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I've mentioned this album on these pages before, but I just happened to go for it today...It's so easy on the ears, from the Count-of-Tuscany-esque beginning of Tempest to the epic three-part title track. Can certainly hear the melodeath influences, but I like how these guys are (I think) trying to develop a sound. Somehow it manages to be melancholic and uplifting at the same time, without sounding contrived. Gorgeous guitar leads too.
I have this in my Spotify library and it's very nice.
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Nicolas Jaar – Space is Only Noise
Again and again and again.
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Yoo Doo Right - Nobody Panicked and Everybody Got On
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Murder of the Universe
My new fave Gizz album. That run of Welcome to an Altered Future, Digital Black, Han-tyumi the Confused Cyborg, Soy Protein Munt Machine, Vomit Coffin and Murder of the Universe! Now that is how you end an album.
It is definitely the best album that features a detailed description of the entire universe being destroyed by vomit.
:metal
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Yoo Doo Right - EP 2
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Iron Maiden- The Book of Souls: Live Chapter.
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Iron Maiden- Book of Souls, Live Chapter.
:metal
In the slew of albums and especially live albums in the Reunion Era, I feel that this one is overlooked.
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Iron Maiden- Book of Souls, Live Chapter.
:metal
In the slew of albums and especially live albums in the Reunion Era, I feel that this one is overlooked.
Agreed and I do not know why.
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Iron Maiden- Book of Souls, Live Chapter.
:metal
In the slew of albums and especially live albums in the Reunion Era, I feel that this one is overlooked.
Agreed and I do not know why.
I listened to this one too, today, given the conversation in the Maiden thread...I have to agree, the band is positively on fire here. Real nice live album.
My only negative comment is that Bruce sounds pretty strained in some of the BoS songs (especially Speed of Light and The Great Unknown) which, to be honest, is kinda true for the studio recording too. That's actually one of my issues with that album - the vocal melodies push a little too hard.
But, yes, I enjoyed it a ton. And I agree with Tim - the opening with If Eternity Should Fail is great, and so is Children of the Damned.
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I think The Great Unknown really pushes Bruce big time. Of course he recorded the album with a tumor in his throat, no?
I never really appreciated The Great Unknown until I saw it live, and then my opinion completely changed.
My only beef is Death Or Glory, which I don't care for.
The opening and closing to TBOS is so epic with Janick and Steve. We were right in front of them about 19 rows back. Fucking beautiful moment.
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Blasphemy! You're forgetting In Your Multitude (their 3rd album) which is my overall favourite ;D
Not forgetting...
Well you did say Parallel Minds and Flow were their 2nd and 3rd albums , so you could forgive me for thinking you forgot it seeing it's their 3rd album :P ;D
:facepalm: :facepalm:
Yep, you are right...and here I am, thinking I was being clever :biggrin:
Incidentally - given you are a fan - what did you think of their last album?
I should thank you for asking me this. The last 3 years have been a big blur and I have barely listened to a single album in that time after being a daily listener for almost as long as I've been alive. I never really got around to giving their new stuff a proper listen and I did last night.
When you compare their recent output to other bands that have tried to recapture past glories after a very long break I think they've done amazingly well.
If I put on my ratings hat I would give the EP around 80-85% ...............very good without being great.
But the studio album State of Deception is fantastic for an old Conception fan (if you can take the slightly lighter sound overall).........plenty of variety/complexity but also the shorter bangers like No Rewind which is killer......with further listening it may well rate as their most consistent album. If you include Monument In Time (from the deluxe version which I may well get) then I'd be rating it around 90%. It's a shame that the first real song on the album (Of Raven and Pigs) is by far the worst track and something I would skip. I haven't paid any attention to the lyrics or concept (if there is one) but perhaps that track serves a purpose in that regard. But yeah - dump that track and replace it with Monument In Time and I'd give the album 92%. :metal So nice to hear an album these days with relatively clear sonics too rather than a muddy wall of bass/guitar/keys that are almost indistinguishable
Their art is always killer too
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Dammit Brent. The page keeps refreshing with new posts by you, except you keep amending the same damn post. :lol
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Dammit Brent. The page keeps refreshing with new posts by you, except you keep amending the same damn post. :lol
Sorry about that- here's another new post for me to amend ;D
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Steven Wilson/PP inspired today. Working through entire discographies vs cherry-picking has been a fun treat.
Porcupine Tree - On the Sunday of Life
Porcupine Tree - Up the Downstair
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Ethel Cain - Inbred
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Horrendous - Idol
I gave this a few listens years ago but it didn't click back then; revisiting it now and it's better than I remember. Check this out if you like progressive death metal.
These guys also have fucking amazing cover art:
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Yoo Doo Right - Don't Think You Can Escape Your Purpose
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Florence + The Machine - How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
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MICHELLE - HEATWAVE
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Jorn - Over the Horizon Radar
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JANI LIIMATAINEN - My Father's Son.
One of 2022's best releases!
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I should thank you for asking me this. The last 3 years have been a big blur and I have barely listened to a single album in that time after being a daily listener for almost as long as I've been alive. I never really got around to giving their new stuff a proper listen and I did last night.
When you compare their recent output to other bands that have tried to recapture past glories after a very long break I think they've done amazingly well.
If I put on my ratings hat I would give the EP around 80-85% ...............very good without being great.
But the studio album State of Deception is fantastic for an old Conception fan (if you can take the slightly lighter sound overall).........plenty of variety/complexity but also the shorter bangers like No Rewind which is killer......with further listening it may well rate as their most consistent album. If you include Monument In Time (from the deluxe version which I may well get) then I'd be rating it around 90%. It's a shame that the first real song on the album (Of Raven and Pigs) is by far the worst track and something I would skip. I haven't paid any attention to the lyrics or concept (if there is one) but perhaps that track serves a purpose in that regard. But yeah - dump that track and replace it with Monument In Time and I'd give the album 92%. :metal So nice to hear an album these days with relatively clear sonics too rather than a muddy wall of bass/guitar/keys that are almost indistinguishable
Their art is always killer too
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Very well-put…I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better comeback. They’ve managed to sound like “Conception” without simply retreading the old stuff. And I agree on the production. At first I thought the guitar could use a little more bite, but now I think it’s just right.
I know they are releasing the deluxe version…I hope that puts them back on the map. I REALLY hope there are more albums to come…
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Quiet Riot- Metal Health
Haram Scaram- Mood Swings
Firehouse- s/t
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Quiet Riot- Metal Health
Haram Scaram- Mood Swings
Firehouse- s/t
JASON!!!!!!! :metal :metal :metal
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Quiet Riot- Metal Health
Haram Scaram- Mood Swings
Firehouse- s/t
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Hot weather = hair metal / hard rock
Bad English - s/t
Michael Monroe - Not Fakin It
Stryper - To He’ll With The Devil
Tesla - Psychotic Supper
Tyketto - Don’t Come Easy
Firehouse - s/t, Hold Your Fire
White Lion - Mane Attraction
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Hot weather = hair metal / hard rock
Bad English - s/t
Michael Monroe - Not Fakin It
Stryper - To He’ll With The Devil
Tesla - Psychotic Supper
Tyketto - Don’t Come Easy
Firehouse - s/t, Hold Your Fire
White Lion - Mane Attraction
Need to include Giant
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Hot weather = hair metal / hard rock
Bad English - s/t
Michael Monroe - Not Fakin It
Stryper - To He’ll With The Devil
Tesla - Psychotic Supper
Tyketto - Don’t Come Easy
Firehouse - s/t, Hold Your Fire
White Lion - Mane Attraction
Now that's a listening session!
Some personal faves amongst those :metal
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Rolling Stones- best of
38 Special - best of
The Cars- best of
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Killer Dwarfs- Dirty Weapons
W.A.S.P.- s/t
Transformers - soundtrack 86
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Do you have them both on cd?
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Yes I do, but I listened on Spotify at work.
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Yes I do, but I listened on Spotify at work.
The CDs are rare and pricey. I would like to get lossless WAV ripps of them.
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Yes I do, but I listened on Spotify at work.
The CDs are rare and pricey. I would like to get lossless WAV ripps of them.
If you tell me how to do it, I'll try.
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Today's listens...
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Between The Buried And Me - The Great Misdirect Live
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Charlie Griffiths - Tiktaalika
Florence + The Machine - High As Hope
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Magna Carta Cartel - The Dying Option
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Shovels & Rope - Busted Jukebox Volume 2
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I've been really pleased by this album, so far.
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I've been really pleased by this album, so far.
This album is a grower. (You know the rest :lol ) I like it.
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Dire Straits- best of
Toto- best of
Platinum Blonde- best of
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Today at work...
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That Dio live show is excellent and one of the best live concerts I've ever seen. Have you ever watched the DVD?
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Yes. The VHS was out long before the CD was released. I also like the Last In Line VHS which was also filmed in Philly.
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Twisted Sister- Under the Blade
Kiss- Love Gun
AC/DC- Back in Black
Van Halen- Fair Warning
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Twisted Sister- Under the Blade
Kiss- Love Gun
AC/DC- Back in Black
Van Halen- Fair Warning
That's a great batch right there!
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Fair Warning is an album I never get sick of.
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Not sure what the vibe on these guys are here but they kick ass! They totally crush live and Michael Sweet just gets better every tour.
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That's one of the best comeback albums ever
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That's one of the best comeback albums ever
Yes, Excellent! Im not a big fan of Reborn or Murder By Numbers but since No More Hell To Pay its been all great.
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With Damian Wilson joining Arena and the announcement of their new album, I decided to finally dig into their catalog. Picked up all the Rob Sowden and Paul Manzi stuff, including the deluxe box of the Re-Visited Live release with Paul and the band performing The Visitor in its entirety.
Liking what I am hearing so far. Little heavier than I was expecting here and there.
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That's one of the best comeback albums ever
Yes, Excellent! Im not a big fan of Reborn or Murder By Numbers but since No More Hell To Pay its been all great.
Murder by Pride
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That's one of the best comeback albums ever
Yes, Excellent! Im not a big fan of Reborn or Murder By Numbers but since No More Hell To Pay its been all great.
Murder by Pride
Duh! Yeah my bad. :blush
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That's one of the best comeback albums ever
Yes, Excellent! Im not a big fan of Reborn or Murder By Numbers but since No More Hell To Pay its been all great.
Murder by Pride
Duh! Yeah my bad. :blush
Glaster, Stryper rocks!
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I have been expanding my musical tastes over the past while. Currently have some Modest Mouse albums playing in my car.
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I have been expanding my musical tastes over the past while. Currently have some Modest Mouse albums playing in my car.
The Lonesome Crowded West and The Moon & Antarctica are great albums. :)
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Saturday morning's looking good...
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The new Dir en Grey is definitely hitting just right for me. As with any band that sings in a language I don't understand, I can enjoy it but always wonder how much MORE I'd connect if I understood what the hell they were on about.
Oh, and more bands need to take note of Pink Floyd, and write songs about breakfast.
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This is quite enjoyable.
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The Doors- Best of 😉😉😉😉
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This is quite enjoyable.
Agreed. I’ve been enjoying it too. Instrumentally, it’s great. The vocals take a little getting used to ;)
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This album gets better every time I listen to it. It used to be that when I'd heard it it would just make me want to listen to Aghora, but now I've been increasingly digging listening to it on its own, to hear the Cynic core in a lighter, but still proggy, spacey, atmospheric and explorative mode. Aruna would go on to make some other cool tracks in electronic subgenres, even more different than this is from Cynic.
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Man, that album takes me immediately back to late 2005. A specific point in my life when I listened to this album a lot. I've barely revisited it since then though. The only song I'll spin every now and then, is Fuck You.
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This album gets better every time I listen to it. It used to be that when I'd heard it it would just make me want to listen to Aghora, but now I've been increasingly digging listening to it on its own, to hear the Cynic core in a lighter, but still proggy, spacey, atmospheric and explorative mode. Aruna would go on to make some other cool tracks in electronic subgenres, even more different than this is from Cynic.
I've only listened to The Portal Tapes once, but as a fairly big Cynic fan I should remedy that. Even more intriguing is your mention of the band Aghora. Never heard of them but definitely going to check them out now :tup
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Oh wow, they are definitely must hear listening then. Their first album has both Seans as the rhythm section, and Gobel guests on a track. The guitarist/primary songwriter, Santiago Dobles, is kind of like Masvidal/Gobel on steroids. More technical, a heavier sound at times (almost Meshuggah-like on some tracks), similar jazz/fusion influences, but also a fair amount of inspiration from Indian classical music. Santiago toured for Cynic briefly at one point as well (as Gobel's stand-in, I believe).
Aghora was arguably my favorite band for chunks of the 00s, and still close to the top 10. The second album, Formless, doesn't have Malone (though Alan Goldstein is a more than capable successor), but it does have Reinert on half the tracks (and Giann Rubio on the other half is quite excellent). The third album, Entheogenic Frequencies, is quite good as well, but a bit odd. It was supposed to be a full band album as well (now with Matt Thompson on drums), but they've had issues retaining another vocalist, so they just released it instrumentally, with the possibility of adding vocals later on (which I worry may not happen given the 13 year delay on releasing it to begin with, Santiago has seemed to shift his focus to martial arts more than music at this point).
The comparison to Portal (besides likewise having Cynic members and lineage) is also due to having softer female vocals driving the first two albums. But in contrast to Portal, where they blend with the music, with Aghora it's more of a juxtaposition, since the music is often even more intense than Cynic, and beefier, with downtuned 7-strings. That dynamic of calm, sometimes ethereal vocals paired with instrumental insanity can be polarizing for some, but I find it quite intoxicating and unique.
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Kula Shaker - Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts
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Ad Infinitum – Chapter I - Monarchy
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Oh wow, they are definitely must hear listening then. Their first album has both Seans as the rhythm section, and Gobel guests on a track. The guitarist/primary songwriter, Santiago Dobles, is kind of like Masvidal/Gobel on steroids. More technical, a heavier sound at times (almost Meshuggah-like on some tracks), similar jazz/fusion influences, but also a fair amount of inspiration from Indian classical music. Santiago toured for Cynic briefly at one point as well (as Gobel's stand-in, I believe).
Aghora was arguably my favorite band for chunks of the 00s, and still close to the top 10. The second album, Formless, doesn't have Malone (though Alan Goldstein is a more than capable successor), but it does have Reinert on half the tracks (and Giann Rubio on the other half is quite excellent). The third album, Entheogenic Frequencies, is quite good as well, but a bit odd. It was supposed to be a full band album as well (now with Matt Thompson on drums), but they've had issues retaining another vocalist, so they just released it instrumentally, with the possibility of adding vocals later on (which I worry may not happen given the 13 year delay on releasing it to begin with, Santiago has seemed to shift his focus to martial arts more than music at this point).
The comparison to Portal (besides likewise having Cynic members and lineage) is also due to having softer female vocals driving the first two albums. But in contrast to Portal, where they blend with the music, with Aghora it's more of a juxtaposition, since the music is often even more intense than Cynic, and beefier, with downtuned 7-strings. That dynamic of calm, sometimes ethereal vocals paired with instrumental insanity can be polarizing for some, but I find it quite intoxicating and unique.
Thanks for all the info. It's really nice to still discover bands, especially those so closely related to bands I already love. It's what keeps me obsessing over music.
I've queued up all their albums, along with some other albums I've been meaning to check out/revisit. Currently playing their debut and this is right up my street.
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Michael Romeo- War of the worlds pt.2
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Michael Romeo- War of the worlds pt.2
I just listened to this for the first time the other day. It was okay, but don't see me revisiting it much unfortunately.
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Michael Romeo- War of the worlds pt.2
I just listened to this for the first time the other day. It was okay, but don't see me revisiting it much unfortunately.
Since I listened to the first one once since I bought it, I didn't even bother with this.
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Michael Romeo- War of the worlds pt.2
I just listened to this for the first time the other day. It was okay, but don't see me revisiting it much unfortunately.
Since I listened to the first one once since I bought it, I didn't even bother with this.
It's more of the same. I don't mind Dino on the mic, but yeah not enough to keep me coming back.
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To Wolf and TAC on Michael Romeos new album.
I think its well done but safe. A few songs are strong. Just before the dawn is excellent as well as Parasite (his solo is amazing). Overall I like it but I agree its nothing different than expected. At least James Labrie did something completely different style wise from a DT album. I wish Mike did a less heavy more progressive rock thing. Solo albums should be a departure from what your main band does imo. Ross Jennings solo album is a good example as well.
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Safe is a good word for it.
I haven't even checked the Labrie album. I might one day.....
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I've liked the Mike Lepond's Silent Assassins albums very much. I'm not a big Sym X guy so I'm not really married to anything Romeo does.
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I've liked the Mike Lepond's Silent Assassins albums very much. I'm not a big Sym X guy so I'm not really married to anything Romeo does.
Yep, they are killer.
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Nicolas Jaar – Space is Only Noise
Again and again and again.
:metal
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Yep, this is good, really good. After two listens this could be their best album yet. This reaffirms my belief that progressive black metal is so much better with a good dollop of saxophone.
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Bartees Strange - Farm to Table
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I love this album, but I don’t listen very often. It’s so well written and performed, but my God is it heartbreaking. I can’t listen to the title track without tearing up. This reminds me of Marillion’s Brave, it’s a once a year listen, and when it hits…it hits hard.
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Yep, this is good, really good. After two listens this could be their best album yet. This reaffirms my belief that progressive black metal is so much better with a good dollop of saxophone.
If I didn't know what this was, I would've thought it's indie pop album :lol still have to check it, maybe they changed dunno
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Yep, this is good, really good. After two listens this could be their best album yet. This reaffirms my belief that progressive black metal is so much better with a good dollop of saxophone.
There's no way in hell it's better than Futility Report, at least as far as my tastes are concerned. Maybe this and their last album will appeal to the black metal crowd more since the metal passages are more ferocious and less melodic, but that's what I liked about Futility Report. Had almost a progressive metal quality to it with some of the riffs, hooks, and song structures.
The sax was way better on that album too, as it was usually tasked with handling the core melodic hooks of a song like on the title track. On here, it feels like the saxophone does nothing but solo, and the soloing just isn't very great, imo. Sounds completely improvised most of the time and not in a good way. Though at least on this album they have the sense to put saxophone in the metal passages instead of relegating it to the quiet Bohren And Der Club Of Gore-core sections like on the last one.
I dunno, at this point I feel like Futility Report was a fluke. Looking at the line-up over half the band left after it, which might be one explanation for that - it's basically a different band now. Ah well. This album is a slight improvement over the last one, I'll give it that.
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Horse Jumper of Love - Natural Part
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Yep, this is good, really good. After two listens this could be their best album yet. This reaffirms my belief that progressive black metal is so much better with a good dollop of saxophone.
There's no way in hell it's better than Futility Report, at least as far as my tastes are concerned. Maybe this and their last album will appeal to the black metal crowd more since the metal passages are more ferocious and less melodic, but that's what I liked about Futility Report. Had almost a progressive metal quality to it with some of the riffs, hooks, and song structures.
The sax was way better on that album too, as it was usually tasked with handling the core melodic hooks of a song like on the title track. On here, it feels like the saxophone does nothing but solo, and the soloing just isn't very great, imo. Sounds completely improvised most of the time and not in a good way. Though at least on this album they have the sense to put saxophone in the metal passages instead of relegating it to the quiet Bohren And Der Club Of Gore-core sections like on the last one.
I dunno, at this point I feel like Futility Report was a fluke. Looking at the line-up over half the band left after it, which might be one explanation for that - it's basically a different band now. Ah well. This album is a slight improvement over the last one, I'll give it that.
Gonna listen to these two back to back. Although you've articulated your thoughts on the two albums I can't help but think you are wrong.
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totally with buddy on this one, the schism between futility report and their last two is so massive they have basically nothing in common except that a sax exists in the music, i feel like this one's better than love exchange failure but it's nowhere close to what i wanted from the futility report band
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Alanis Morissette - the storm before the calm
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totally with buddy on this one, the schism between futility report and their last two is so massive they have basically nothing in common except that a sax exists in the music, i feel like this one's better than love exchange failure but it's nowhere close to what i wanted from the futility report band
I mean it's OK, you can both be wrong.
I definitely think this is better than their last, no question. In all honesty I don't hear the huge difference between Futility Report and False Light that you guys do.
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Alanis Morissette - the storm before the calm
Never mind with this. It's an album of meditative music. Nothing wrong with that per se, but it's got it's time and place. Not what I want right now.
Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Sketches of Brunswick East
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The first Ace Frehley solo album.
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The first Ace Frehley solo album.
It's actually quite progressive in parts. Great album.
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The first Ace Frehley solo album.
It's actually quite progressive in parts. Great album.
His is my fave of the 4. I love Pauls , Genes has some good songs and Peters never connected with me.
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Yeah, it's all about Ace and Paul. So glad I saw Paul's '89 solo tour where he played a bunch of those songs.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Nonagon Infinity
I'm curious about this band, so I'm checking them out. My God, they have a vast catalogue already.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Nonagon Infinity
I'm curious about this band, so I'm checking them out. My God, they have a vast catalogue already.
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Buckle up dude!
I'd personally say Nonagon Infinity is the perfect place to start.
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Serious big up to LithoJazzoSphere for recommending these guys
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Efterklang - Plexiglass (EP)
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Bartees Strange - Live Forever
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I love this album, but I don’t listen very often. It’s so well written and performed, but my God is it heartbreaking. I can’t listen to the title track without tearing up. This reminds me of Marillion’s Brave, it’s a once a year listen, and when it hits…it hits hard.
For part of my bed time music, I listen to Drive Home and the title track. Great album.
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Shovels & Rope - By Blood
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Shovels & Rope - Busted Jukebox Volume 3
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Mary Halvorson - Crackleknob
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Today at work...
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I'm going to sit with The X Factor and Virtual XI for a while because honestly I didn't give them a fair chance.
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I'm going to sit with The X Factor and Virtual XI for a while because honestly I didn't give them a fair chance.
They are both loaded with great songs. I think they both have issues, especially in the production and arrangements, but if you go in with an open mind, I think you'd be pleasantly surprised. I had more Blaze songs than Dianno songs in my Top 75 List.
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Michael Camilo - Michael Camilo
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Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
Last few days,
Toto - 4
Danger Danger - Screw It
Vinnie Vincent - Invasion
Britny Fox - Boys In Heat
KISS - Kiss, Hotter Than Hell, Dressed To Kill, Rock n Roll Over, Double Platinum, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Dynasty, Unmasked
Ace Frehley - Frehley’s Comet, Spaceman
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Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
Last few days,
Toto - 4
Danger Danger - Screw It
Vinnie Vincent - Invasion
Britny Fox - Boys In Heat
KISS - Kiss, Hotter Than Hell, Dressed To Kill, Rock n Roll Over, Double Platinum, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Dynasty, Unmasked
Ace Frehley - Frehley’s Comet, Spaceman
"Lowdz I wanna hear it Lowdz!!!!! :)
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Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
Last few days,
Toto - 4
Danger Danger - Screw It
Vinnie Vincent - Invasion
Britny Fox - Boys In Heat
KISS - Kiss, Hotter Than Hell, Dressed To Kill, Rock n Roll Over, Double Platinum, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Dynasty, Unmasked
Ace Frehley - Frehley’s Comet, Spaceman
"Lowdz I wanna hear it Lowdz!!!!! :)
I’ve to,d this story before, but on Alive 2, towards the end of Shout It Out Loud, Paul Stanley shouts “turn it up Paul Lowder”! It was fate 😁. And you’ll never unhear it now!
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It's nice to have your name immortalized in song. ;D
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Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
Last few days,
Toto - 4
Danger Danger - Screw It
Vinnie Vincent - Invasion
Britny Fox - Boys In Heat
KISS - Kiss, Hotter Than Hell, Dressed To Kill, Rock n Roll Over, Double Platinum, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Dynasty, Unmasked
Ace Frehley - Frehley’s Comet, Spaceman
"Lowdz I wanna hear it Lowdz!!!!! :)
I’ve to,d this story before, but on Alive 2, towards the end of Shout It Out Loud, Paul Stanley shouts “turn it up Paul Lowder”! It was fate 😁. And you’ll never unhear it now!
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Yep, this is good, really good. After two listens this could be their best album yet. This reaffirms my belief that progressive black metal is so much better with a good dollop of saxophone.
I really want to hear the latest White Ward soon, but I haven't been as in the mood to listen to brand new albums lately, and I'm drowning in other musical projects I'm trying to get up to speed. Love Exchange Failure was my favorite of theirs so far, the nocturnal city vibe with blackgaze worked so well, and I love it when saxophone is used more than just for an odd wacky track every once in awhile.
I love this album, but I don’t listen very often. It’s so well written and performed, but my God is it heartbreaking. I can’t listen to the title track without tearing up. This reminds me of Marillion’s Brave, it’s a once a year listen, and when it hits…it hits hard.
I need to listen to it again sometime. "Luminol" was always the standout track to me, it's quite a journey.
Serious big up to LithoJazzoSphere for recommending these guys
:tup
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Michael Camilo - One More Once
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Michael Camilo - Thru My Eyes
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Ghost Brigade - Isolation Songs
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Queensryche - The Verdict
Matt Skiba & The Sekrets - Babylon
My Chemical Romance - Number One through Number Five (Listening to these together makes a solid album)
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Postmodern Jukebox - OldieFans
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Boards of Canada, Music Has the Right to Children
Nicolas Jaar, Sirens
Porcupine Tree, Signify
Porcupine Tree, Fear of a Blank Planet
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Marcus King - Lie Lie Lie (EP)
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American Aquarium - Antique Hearts
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Today at work...
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Iron Maiden- Somewhere in Time
Alice Cooper- Constrictor
Journey- Frontiers
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Boards of Canada, Music Has the Right to Children
Nicolas Jaar, Sirens
Porcupine Tree, Signify
Porcupine Tree, Fear of a Blank Planet
All great albums :metal
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Boards of Canada, Music Has the Right to Children
Nicolas Jaar, Sirens
Porcupine Tree, Signify
Porcupine Tree, Fear of a Blank Planet
All great albums :metal
You did a great thing for me by sending that Jaar in my last roulette :heart
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Kelly Sundown Carpenter on vocals. Just, WOW! :metal
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Really From - This Is What You Learned
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Here we go! :corn :corn :corn
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Here we go! :corn :corn :corn
The Astonishing 2 looking lit.
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Here we go! :corn :corn :corn
I dig early CaC. How is this one in comparison?
Edit: Listening to the song Comatose and I really dig it!
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Here we go! :corn :corn :corn
I dig early CaC. How is this one in comparison?
Edit: Listening to the song Comatose and I really dig it!
They are a fairly different beast to their early days, but the core of their sound is still there. Honestly, they are my favourite all time band and I love everything they've released, so I may not be there best person to ask.
Listen to the four singles as they are all catchy as hell. Rise, Naianasha (Cut the Cord) is the more proggy of the bunch.
I'm really enjoying this new album so far, the intro track is gorgeous. Vaxis I was actually pretty underwhelming for me (but only in comparison to their other work), as it was too bloated and had too many songs I had little interest in. The second installment is much more concise and seems to be all the better for it. The one thing I'm finding hard to get used to on this album are all the vocal effects they're putting on Claudio, not sure how I feel about it.
Edit: HO BOY! Those final three songs :heart
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Queensryche- The Warning
Cinderella- Night Songs
Joe Satriani- Surfing with the Alien
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I still think this is their most underrated album.
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I still think this is their most underrated album.
Absolutely and positively, yes. Certainly very flawed, but with some unbelievable highs. DT were still at a stage here where you would still be genuinely surprised by their ideas and songs. Granted, not everything was a success, and you can feel the tension from forces pulling in different directions, but there's so much goodness in here.
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I still think this is their most underrated album.
I still think it's their worst album. ;D
And it's not really close for me.
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I still think this is their most underrated album.
I still think it's their worst album. ;D
And it's not really close for me.
Yeah, well… nobody’s perfect :lol
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Certainly very flawed, but with some unbelievable highs.
Agreed. Some of the band's absolute best material is on here. The problem is that the album is so damn inconsistent. I can't think of any other album that has such a huge chasm in quality between the best songs on it and the worst songs on it. It's like they wrote half of their best album ever and half of their worst album ever, then slapped the two together.
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Certainly very flawed, but with some unbelievable highs.
Agreed. Some of the band's absolute best material is on here. The problem is that the album is so damn inconsistent. I can't think of any other album that has such a huge chasm in quality between the best songs on it and the worst songs on it. It's like they wrote half of their best album ever and half of their worst album ever, then slapped the two together.
It's a three song album for me.
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Certainly very flawed, but with some unbelievable highs.
Agreed. Some of the band's absolute best material is on here. The problem is that the album is so damn inconsistent. I can't think of any other album that has such a huge chasm in quality between the best songs on it and the worst songs on it. It's like they wrote half of their best album ever and half of their worst album ever, then slapped the two together.
It's a three song album for me.
New Millennium
Trial Of Tears
Peruvian Skies ?
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Certainly very flawed, but with some unbelievable highs.
Agreed. Some of the band's absolute best material is on here. The problem is that the album is so damn inconsistent. I can't think of any other album that has such a huge chasm in quality between the best songs on it and the worst songs on it. It's like they wrote half of their best album ever and half of their worst album ever, then slapped the two together.
It's a three song album for me.
New Millennium
Trial Of Tears
Peruvian Skies ?
Lines In The Sand
Trial Of Tears
Peruvian Skies
I bought FII on release and I was mortified. I immediately thought...well, that was quick. They just sold out. I thought New Millenium sucked. I was like a half ass recreation of Metropolis. I was so sad when FII came out.
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Certainly very flawed, but with some unbelievable highs.
Agreed. Some of the band's absolute best material is on here. The problem is that the album is so damn inconsistent. I can't think of any other album that has such a huge chasm in quality between the best songs on it and the worst songs on it. It's like they wrote half of their best album ever and half of their worst album ever, then slapped the two together.
It's a three song album for me.
New Millennium
Trial Of Tears
Peruvian Skies ?
Lines In The Sand
Trial Of Tears
Peruvian Skies
Throw New Millennium and Hell's Kitchen in there for me. I also like Just Let Me Breathe, though it's definitely not one of their best songs.
It's a shame the studio version of Hollow Years pales in comparison to the Live At Budokan version, cuz the latter is fantastic.
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I still think this is their most underrated album.
I still think it's their worst album. ;D
And it's not really close for me.
The Astonishing is my least favorite album by a wide margin. Falling Into Infinity could have been better if they chose other songs from the demos. In my opinion, Raise The Knife could have been the best song on the album.
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I still think this is their most underrated album.
Agreed. Only Awake tops it for me.
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Led Zeppelin- Mothership
Van Halen- VH1
Judas Priest- Defenders of the Faith
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Europe- The Final Countdown
Dokken- Beast from the East
AC/DC- Flick of the Switch
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Rush-2112
Van Halen- 1984
Twisted Sister- Stay Hungry
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Certainly very flawed, but with some unbelievable highs.
Agreed. Some of the band's absolute best material is on here. The problem is that the album is so damn inconsistent. I can't think of any other album that has such a huge chasm in quality between the best songs on it and the worst songs on it. It's like they wrote half of their best album ever and half of their worst album ever, then slapped the two together.
I’m one of the weird people that doesn’t have a problem with any of the songs. I get that it’s different and I don’t mind that. I noticed it in first listen, but it never turned me off of it. I really have no issues with any of the songs on the album.
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Porcupine Tree - CLOSURE/CONTINUATION
Certainly very flawed, but with some unbelievable highs.
Agreed. Some of the band's absolute best material is on here. The problem is that the album is so damn inconsistent. I can't think of any other album that has such a huge chasm in quality between the best songs on it and the worst songs on it. It's like they wrote half of their best album ever and half of their worst album ever, then slapped the two together.
Octavarium, for me.
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Porcupine Tree - CLOSURE/CONTINUATION
Certainly very flawed, but with some unbelievable highs.
Agreed. Some of the band's absolute best material is on here. The problem is that the album is so damn inconsistent. I can't think of any other album that has such a huge chasm in quality between the best songs on it and the worst songs on it. It's like they wrote half of their best album ever and half of their worst album ever, then slapped the two together.
Octavarium, for me.
THAT one's my favorite DT album. :lol
It is a bit inconsistent, but I still enjoy every song and it's one of the few DT albums that's greater than the sum of its parts, to me.
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I’m one of the weird people that doesn’t have a problem with any of the songs. I get that it’s different and I don’t mind that. I noticed it in first listen, but it never turned me off of it. I really have no issues with any of the songs on the album.
I'm with you on that. I do recognize the flaws, for sure, but I love the album as a whole. Heck, it's in my DT top 5! :)
That said, there are a few songs that were excluded from it that (I personally think) could've been switched for some that were included to make an even better (single) album.
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Ella Fitzgerald - Ella At The Hollywood Bowl: The Irving Berlin Songbook (Live)
Porcupine Tree - CLOSURE/CONTINUATION
Certainly very flawed, but with some unbelievable highs.
Agreed. Some of the band's absolute best material is on here. The problem is that the album is so damn inconsistent. I can't think of any other album that has such a huge chasm in quality between the best songs on it and the worst songs on it. It's like they wrote half of their best album ever and half of their worst album ever, then slapped the two together.
Octavarium, for me.
THAT one's my favorite DT album. :lol
It is a bit inconsistent, but I still enjoy every song and it's one of the few DT albums that's greater than the sum of its parts, to me.
I'm glad you like it. For me it's much more inconsistent and maddening in its flaws than Falling Into Infinity.
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Porcupine Tree - Closure/Continuation
Alexisonfire - Otherness
Marillion - Distant Lights (Leicester)
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Alexisonfire - Otherness
I've not gotten around to this yet. Any good?
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Charles Lloyd, Bill Frisell, Thomas Morgan - Trios: Chapel (Live)
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Alexisonfire - Otherness
I've not gotten around to this yet. Any good?
I haven't listened to them in years, but so far I'm really enjoying it!
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This week:
Slayer - Reign in Blood
Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss
Slayer - Diabolus in Musica
Slayer - God Hates Us All
Megadeth - Rust in Peace
Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction
Judas Priest - British Steel
Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance
Judas Priest - Defenders of the Faith
Judas Priest - Painkiller
Judas Priest - Firepower
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Saor – Forgotten Paths
Stars of the Lid – And Their Refinement of the Decline
Looking forward to finishing work for the day so I can give the new PT and Coheed the attention they deserve
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Ross Jennings - A Shadow Of My Future Self
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Greet Death - New Low
My boys (and girl) released a new EP today, a lot mellower than their usual stuff but quite pretty.
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This week:
Slayer - Reign in Blood
Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss
Slayer - Diabolus in Musica
Slayer - God Hates Us All
I was on a Slayer kick last week and have also spun Show No Mercy this week :metal
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Survivor- When Seconds Count, Too Hot To Sleep
Black Sabbath - Heaven & Hell
Def Leppard- High n Dry
Sammy Hagar - Standing Hampton
Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law
Tuff - What Comes Around
Pretty Boy Floyd - Leather Boys With Electric Toys
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Porcupine Tree - CLOSURE/CONTINUATION
Certainly very flawed, but with some unbelievable highs.
Agreed. Some of the band's absolute best material is on here. The problem is that the album is so damn inconsistent. I can't think of any other album that has such a huge chasm in quality between the best songs on it and the worst songs on it. It's like they wrote half of their best album ever and half of their worst album ever, then slapped the two together.
Octavarium, for me.
Same here.
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Gunners- Use Your lllusion 1&2
ZZ Top- Greatest Hits
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Porcupine Tree - Closure/Continuation
Lost Nebula - The Black Swan Events
Arena - The Visitor
Iron Maiden - Senjutsu
Pain of Salvation - Panther
T Rex - Electric Warriors
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Free in the Knowledge has to be one of the 10 best songs of the year so far. Pretty much just as good as a top-tier Radiohead song.
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Lost Nebula - The Black Swan Events
Never heard of this. It's pretty cool. Seems they have a new song out too.
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This really is excellent.
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BÖC - Secret Treaties
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BÖC - Secret Treaties
Damn fine record. :coolio :coolio
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BÖC - Secret Treaties
Damn fine record. :coolio :coolio
They were my big discovery this spring, I dove into their stuff from 1973-1981. Great band.
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BÖC - Secret Treaties
Damn fine record. :coolio :coolio
They were my big discovery this spring, I dove into their stuff from 1973-1981. Great band.
Awesome! I am a huge, longtime fan, so I am always up for some BOC chatter. :hat
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Curtis Mayfield - Super Fly Original Soundtrack
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This is one of my very favorite DT albums. One of my very favorite albums ever, probably. But it’s not an easy listen. And I don’t really listen to it often. At least not entirely, mostly just the first half or just the title track.
This was the first new album to come out after I became a fan. I got it on release day and I was…confused lol. I listened to it constantly until it finally clicked.
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Love it! Elton is simply one of the greatest songwriters of all time.
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Love it! Elton is simply one of the greatest songwriters of all time.
It was my first listen (already knew Tiny Dancer of course) and I loved all of the songs, some of them are very underrated (on Rate Your Music anyway).
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Simply one of the greatest albums ever made.
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Again
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Again
:metal
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Lost Nebula - The Black Swan Events
Never heard of this. It's pretty cool. Seems they have a new song out too.
I was introduced to Lost Nebula recently by my dad’s 78 year old girlfriend who listens to country and folk music. :lol Somehow it popped up in her Facebook feed and she recognized it as something I might appreciate.
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Lost Nebula - The Black Swan Events
Never heard of this. It's pretty cool. Seems they have a new song out too.
I was introduced to Lost Nebula recently by my dad’s 78 year old girlfriend who listens to country and folk music. :lol Somehow it popped up in her Facebook feed and she recognized it as something I might appreciate.
OK...well that's something you don't read on DTF everyday! :lol
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David Gray – Flesh
The Smiths – Meat is Murder
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Automatic - Excess
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Morrissey – Viva Hate
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Joan Shellye - The Spur
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Young Guv - GUV IV
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Zola Jesus - Arkhon
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Again
:metal
Same here. I'm really digging this so far.
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Listening to my Puppies Sci Fi EP! :metal
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Jack Johnson - Meet The Moonlight
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And more Jag Panzer to follow. :metal
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Anteloper - Pink Dolphins
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John Luther Adams - Houses of the Wind
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A truly underrated melodic prog gem!
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Rings of Saturn - Rings of Saturn
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Obsidian Tide - Pillars of Creation
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Annihilator Alice in Hell is all time classic!!!! :metal
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Polygondwanaland
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Annihilator Alice in Hell is all time classic!!!! :metal
Agreed!...But Never, Neverland is even better! :biggrin:
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Annihilator Alice in Hell is all time classic!!!! :metal
Agreed!...But Never, Neverland is even better! :biggrin:
I can't disagree. The songs are better on Never.... It might even be their best album but I became a fanboy with Alice in Hell. I just wish Jeff Waters would just get another vocalist.
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Annihilator Alice in Hell is all time classic!!!! :metal
Agreed!...But Never, Neverland is even better! :biggrin:
I can't disagree. The songs are better on Never.... It might even be their best album but I became a fanboy with Alice in Hell. I just wish Jeff Waters would just get another vocalist.
It was actually my first time listening to a Annihilator album. I bought their greatest hits probably like 15 years ago, and thought it was OK. Most of the songs off Alice in Hell are on the greatest hits so it wasn't a totally new experience. I've got Never, Neverland tucked away on playlist somewhere as well so that will come up soon.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Polygondwanaland
Great album, nice to see you working through their whole discography Hef, which album is your favourite?
Current listens...
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American Aquarium - The Bible and The Bottle
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Really From - Verse
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Asmus Tietchens – Eisgang / Dämmerattacke
Saor – Aura
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Blaze Bayley - Infinite Entanglement Part I
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Ross Jennings - Acoustic Shadows (Live at AfterLive Music)
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This is probably the album that (temporarily) killed them in 1997, but I absolutely love it. It took me a little while to warm up to it back when it was released, but to me it cemented Conception as a band that was more than just your typical power-prog. It's not just the fact that it sounded different - it's the fact that it's such a cool collection of songs. The mood/production is very "cold" and futuristic, and yet the melodies and the vocals are so warm and inviting. Some songs are more immediately likeable (and closer to their more typical sound) - Gethsemane, Flow, Cry, Cardinal Sin, Would It Be The Same... but even the more "modern" sounding ones (Angel, A Virtual Love Story) are super-interesting. The vocals and the guitar work are excellent, as usual.
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Karnivool - Sound Awake
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This is probably the album that (temporarily) killed them in 1997, but I absolutely love it. It took me a little while to warm up to it back when it was released, but to me it cemented Conception as a band that was more than just your typical power-prog. It's not just the fact that it sounded different - it's the fact that it's such a cool collection of songs. The mood/production is very "cold" and futuristic, and yet the melodies and the vocals are so warm and inviting. Some songs are more immediately likeable (and closer to their more typical sound) - Gethsemane, Flow, Cry, Cardinal Sin, Would It Be The Same... but even the more "modern" sounding ones (Angel, A Virtual Love Story) are super-interesting. The vocals and the guitar work are excellent, as usual.
Love this album! Saw them at Prog Power years ago for their reunion show and it was amazing! Michael Erickson from Circus Maximus sang with Khan on Cardinal Sin, it was EPIC!!!!!
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Love this album! Saw them at Prog Power years ago for their reunion show and it was amazing! Michael Erickson from Circus Maximus sang with Khan on Cardinal Sin, it was EPIC!!!!!
I bet! That’s such a great song!
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Michael Camilo - Essence
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American Aquarium - Dances For The Lonely
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Erik Mongrain - Fates
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Bütcher (666 Goats Carry My Chariot is the album title!) - it's such a fun album. Manic Thrash/speed metal that's kind of ridiculous, but actually not - the songs are really good. The long title-track, in particular, with more than a bit of Mercyful Fate influence (and a nod to Bark at the Moon to boot!).
Seven Kingdoms - I wasn't even aware of their existence until a couple of weeks ago. This is from a few years back (2012). Catchy, VERY well-done power metal. I keep going back to it (they just released a new album, also very good)
Charlie Griffiths - mentioned this in the Haken thread. A great surprise, enjoyed the heck out of this.
Countless Skies - their debut...love their most recent album, Glow. First time listening to this, seems maybe not quite as good, but I liked it.
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INXS- Greatest Hits
Saga- Defining Moments
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Joan Shelley - Ginko
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Here we go! :corn :corn :corn
No band can top this fucking band. I haven't been in love with an album like this in a long time!
It gives me goosebumps, I air drum, I air guitar, it speaks to me lyrically, it fucking grooves :hefdaddy
I'm falling in love with each song more every listen! When the vinyl finally arrives I will be playing this at full volume the first opportunity I get. Just holy shit basically.
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Karnivool - Asymmetry
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Here we go! :corn :corn :corn
No band can top this fucking band. I haven't been in love with an album like this in a long time!
It gives me goosebumps, I air drum, I air guitar, it speaks to me lyrically, it fucking grooves :hefdaddy
I'm falling in love with each song more every listen! When the vinyl finally arrives I will be playing this at full volume the first opportunity I get. Just holy shit basically.
I totally agree! I only like a handful of releases so far this year and this is atop of the list. Super catchy, every song, every note. Full on ear candy!
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Mirage - The Sequel.
Their first album was released in 1985 and three decades later their sophomore release is here.
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Here we go! :corn :corn :corn
No band can top this fucking band. I haven't been in love with an album like this in a long time!
It gives me goosebumps, I air drum, I air guitar, it speaks to me lyrically, it fucking grooves :hefdaddy
I'm falling in love with each song more every listen! When the vinyl finally arrives I will be playing this at full volume the first opportunity I get. Just holy shit basically.
I totally agree! I only like a handful of releases so far this year and this is atop of the list. Super catchy, every song, every note. Full on ear candy!
Nice to hear someone else is digging it. I find it so much better than Vaxis I personally, and I think it's their best since Afterman: Descension.
Some other albums from today...
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Home Free - Crazy Life
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Alice Cooper- Raise Your Fist and Yell
Kiss- Crazy Nights
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Alice Cooper- Raise Your Fist and Yell
Kiss- Crazy Nights
1987 :metal :metal
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Alice Cooper- Raise Your Fist and Yell
Kiss- Crazy Nights
Love them both! Great picks!!!!
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Rush- Moving Pictures
AC/DC- Powerage
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Joe Satriani- Surfing with the Alien
Queensryche- Promised Land
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Here we go! :corn :corn :corn
No band can top this fucking band. I haven't been in love with an album like this in a long time!
It gives me goosebumps, I air drum, I air guitar, it speaks to me lyrically, it fucking grooves :hefdaddy
I'm falling in love with each song more every listen! When the vinyl finally arrives I will be playing this at full volume the first opportunity I get. Just holy shit basically.
Blind-bought it yesterday. Really digging it. :metal
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I’m listening to this now as well. Definitely a contender for album of the year.
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The Cult- The Singles
April Wine- The Hits
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Here we go! :corn :corn :corn
No band can top this fucking band. I haven't been in love with an album like this in a long time!
It gives me goosebumps, I air drum, I air guitar, it speaks to me lyrically, it fucking grooves :hefdaddy
I'm falling in love with each song more every listen! When the vinyl finally arrives I will be playing this at full volume the first opportunity I get. Just holy shit basically.
Blind-bought it yesterday. Really digging it. :metal
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I’m listening to this now as well. Definitely a contender for album of the year.
It's easily my album of the year right now and I don't see that changing. I was thinking the new Dear Hunter record might be in with a shot (and we'll see tomorrow I guess) but after hearing the singles I can't see me LOVING it.
My playlists take me to some weird places :lol
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Anyone play these games back in the day?
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My playlists take me to some weird places :lol
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Anyone play these games back in the day?
Oh man, Turrican! This brings me back. Yes, I was definitely playing it, and the sequel too. Great stuff. Didn’t remember it had a proper soundtrack. I’ll have to check it out!
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My playlists take me to some weird places :lol
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Anyone play these games back in the day?
Oh man, Turrican! This brings me back. Yes, I was definitely playing it, and the sequel too. Great stuff. Didn’t remember it had a proper soundtrack. I’ll have to check it out!
I remember my older brother had an Atari ST back in the day and that was my introduction to computer games. I can't remember if he had Turrican I, but he definitely had Turrican II and I remember playing that a lot. I was terrible at it as I was so young but it was one of my early gaming experiences.
This album popped up somewhere on Spotify as I'd been listening to lots of game soundtracks. I chucked it on a playlist and I've just gotten to it. I can't remember anything about the original soundtrack but hoped this would jog my memory. It didn't but it's still a solid album of orchestral computer game music :tup
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Unlimited Love
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Been all over the place this week.
Porcupine Tree - Closure/Continuation
Circle II Circle - Burden of Truth
The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
Biffy Clyro - Only Revolutions
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Gentle Giant - Edge Of Twilight
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Gumboot Soup
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The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
Had that on this morning. I must admit, I don't quite see why this album is so loved. I think The Widow and L'a Via L'a Viaquez are great, two of The Mars Volta's best songs, but the rest of the album leaves me wondering what I'm missing. It's not terrible, I just don't think the rest is that great.
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American Aquarium - Small Town Hymns
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The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
Had that on this morning. I must admit, I don't quite see why this album is so loved. I think The Widow and L'a Via L'a Viaquez are great, two of The Mars Volta's songs, but the rest of the album leaves me wondering what I'm missing. It's not terrible, I just don't think the rest is that great.
Same, I just can't really get into this band. The first song on this album is the only one I enjoy pretty much front-to-back, everything else just gets bogged down by all the ambient sections that do absolutely nothing for me. At least Tool has the decency to isolate their pointless interludes onto separate tracks.
Cassandra Gemini has some amazing parts for sure, but I still get bored halfway through.
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Ratt- Out of the Cellar
Def Leppard- Pyromania
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Joan Shelley - Electric Ursa
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Nick Drake - Pink Moon
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The Aristocrats - The Aristocrats With Primuz Chamber Orchestra
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Seven Kingdoms - Zenith
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Spektra - Overload
Jani Liimatainen - My Father's Son
Sylvaine - Nova
Omnium Gatherum - Origin
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White Ward - False Light
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White Ward - False Light
Might give this another spin tonight, great album.
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I can hear that it's well done, and it is striking, but I'm not sure it's for me.
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Spektra - Overload
Jani Liimatainen - My Father's Son
Sylvaine - Nova
Omnium Gatherum - Origin
Outstanding! Jani and Spektra especially for me.
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MIRAGE - The Sequel.
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Sylvaine - Nova
Finally got around to listening to this a few days ago. Beautiful stuff.
Seven Kingdoms - Zenith
Ha! I was just mentioning them a couple of days ago. What did you think of this? I'm really enjoying it...some Unleash the Archer vibes, especially in the vocals.
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Still an excellent album.
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WASP -The Crimson Idol
WASP -Golgotha
WASP -The Neon God, pt. 1 & 2
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I'm going to come out and say it, I'm disappointed.
I feel really underwhelmed with Antimai but not because I think it's a BAD record. Objectively it is good, the problem is
1. I hold The Dear Hunter to a really high standard (possibly too high) and for me Acts IV &V are two of top 5 albums of the last decade! Act IV is definitely number 1, and V is probably 2.
2. I'm not a fan of the direction they've taken their music. I prefer the orchestral, movie score approach to the last two acts. This disco groove era is fine but it leaves me feeling like I'm missing the Dear Hunter sound I love.
I know this album will likely grow on me, and I'll appreciate it more than I do right now, however I feel 100% confident I will never like it in the way I admire Acts IV & V. That's OK, not every album had to be a masterpiece, I'm just in a mourning stage for what I could've had I guess.
I'll spin it again shortly, see how the second listen goes.
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Home Free - Timeless
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The Flower Kings - Retropolis
"There is more to this world than we see with our eyes..."
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Coheen and Cambria - Vaxis - Act II
I dig this.
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Coheen and Cambria - Vaxis - Act II
I dig this.
Well, of course :hat
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IRON REAGAN - The Tyranny Of Will.
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Coheen and Cambria - Vaxis - Act II
I dig this.
Well, of course :hat
I’m thinking I might bump it up to a 9/10 at some point soon enough. The only song I don’t care for is Our Love.
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:metal :metal :metal :metal
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Coheen and Cambria - Vaxis - Act II
I dig this.
Got my first listen in. Enjoyed it, nothing really stuck out until Ladders kicked in. Those last 3 tracks just rip! I kept wondering where the big epic was and it essentially is those last 3 songs.
And yeah, what got into Josh? All those tours watching Brann play with Mastodon inspire him or something? Was not expecting that from him.
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Iron Maiden - Senjutsu
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Coheed & Cambria - Vaxis act II
Derek Sherinian - Vortex
DT - FII demos
Emergency - Boys Will Be Boys
Pole Position - s/t
Y&T - Ten
Civil War - Invaders
Porcupine Tree - Closure/ Continuation , Fear Of A Blank Planet
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Porcupine Tree - Closure/Continuation
The Dear Hunter - Antimai
Both of these albums I've only listened to once thus far, but I'll be returning to both.
Closure/Continuation is an album I'm kind of mixed on... I I like everything from Dignity onwards (including the bonus tracks), but I feel like the first three songs made for a very weak opening to the album. It just sounds like a fusion of Steven Wilson's solo albums (mainly The Raven That Refused To Sing and Hand. Cannot. Erase.) except nowhere near as interesting as that would sound. The rest of the album feels a lot more creative, though.
Antimai is one I'm more positive on. I was expecting this to be completely different stuff from The Dear Hunter, so I'm surprised that there's some comparisons I can make between this and the Acts despite this being a completely new project. But I don't think that's a bad thing, because not only is the orchestral stuff done really well as usual, but there's still some new and creative stuff going on at the same time. It definitely has a different vibe to it than any of the Acts. I'm not really sure what to make of the story, but considering how much I enjoy the story that the Acts series tells, I'm optimistic that this will become something quite interesting.
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Kansas - Leftoverture
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I had seen mentions of this band (one-man, mostly) before, but this is the first album I've checked out. Came out a couple weeks ago. Self-described as "Caledonian metal", sounds to me like a mixture of melodic/atmospheric black metal and folk.
This was VERY good. At some point during the third song, The Ancient Ones, I had to stop and replay the part around 3:15...it's so good, I wish it lasted a little longer. But then there's a galloping section to follow, and that's fantastic too.
Anyway, beautiful and epic melodies all over.
My understanding is that older albums have longer-form songs - any fans here that can recommend where to go next?
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The first metal album I ever heard! Just recently bought the digi-pack remaster.
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Possibly the first metal album the world ever heard, as well :P
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Possibly the first metal album the world ever heard, as well :P
True! It came out the year I was born, 1970. My Aunt played me a lot of YES, King Crimson, Alice Cooper and Sabbath when I was very young.
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Kino- Radio Voltaire
Arena - Pepper’s Ghost
Lonely Robot - The Big Dream
Aldo Nova - Blood On The Bricks
Spock’s Beard - V
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Shedfromthebody - To Hold the Ripened Sun
One of my favorite albums from last year. Been listening to it a bit again today and I'm liking it even more. "Fascia" has a really cool drum groove midway through, and "Shrines" is one of the prettiest melancholic songs I can think of.
White Ward - False Light
Might give this another spin tonight, great album.
Finally checked it out today, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, certainly a strong contender for end of the year lists. Not sure I like it quite as much as the previous one, it has less of that unique nocturnal city vibe than before, but it has other things I enjoy more, like heavier guitars than I remember them having before. Can't wait for additional plays.
Sylvaine - Nova
Finally got around to listening to this a few days ago. Beautiful stuff.
Yeah, that's one of my favorites this year as well.
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I've been trying off and on to get into her for awhile, but she hasn't clicked yet for me other than a song or two here and there. I know she's been influential on a number of other artists I like, I might have to give this one a go. How does it differ from the normal version? I've heard that one and enjoyed it, but very mildly.
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One of the best live albums ever!!
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The Who - By Numbers
One of their very best albums.
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Is that what the numbers tell you?
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The Who - By Numbers
One of their very best albums.
I don’t think I’ve ever listened to this whole album. I know that it’s not their most popular, but your comment makes me want to give it a listen.
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Saxon- Innocence is no Excuse
Kiss- Dynasty
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Journey- Escape
Motley Crue- Girls Girls Girls
Night Ranger- Greatest Hits
Stryper- 7
Dokken- Under Lock and Key
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Def Leppard- On Through the Night
W.A.S.P- s/t
Van Halen- Fair Warning
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Anathema - Weather Systems
Ozzy - 1st two
Dokken - Under Lock & Key
Babylon AD - Nothing Sacred
Q5 - When The Mirror Cracks
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Anathema - Weather Systems
Ozzy - 1st two
Dokken - Under Lock & Key
Babylon AD - Nothing Sacred
Q5 - When The Mirror Cracks
No Helix or Kick Axe? :metal
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Judas Priest- Point of Entry
Dio- Holy Diver
Iron Maiden- Piece of Mind
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Bruce Springsteen - The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts
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A ton of Pink Floyd
Dark Side of The Moon (2011 Remaster)
Dark Side of The Moon Live at Wembley (came with 2011 remaster)
The Piper At The Gates of Dawn
Meddle
Obscured By Clouds
Wish You Were Here
Watched the new Blu-ray Delicate Sound of Thunder - remixed and updated version, might listen to the CDs at some point too. Revisiting the Floyd has been a ton of fun, was long overdue.
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Another favorite album from last year. "Curse" is hitting the hardest today, not sure why I didn't think of this before, but it's kind of like a metal version of "Lux Aeterna".
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Another favorite album from last year. "Curse" is hitting the hardest today, not sure why I didn't think of this before, but it's kind of like a metal version of "Lux Aeterna".
Agreed, this is great. Love Martina Horvath's voice.
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Iris - Crossing The Desert
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Agreed, this is great. Love Martina Horvath's voice.
Have you heard her work in Thy Catafalque? "Zuzmara" is an entrancing track especially.
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Agreed, this is great. Love Martina Horvath's voice.
Have you heard her work in Thy Catafalque? "Zuzmara" is an entrancing track especially.
Yes, that's where I heard her first. And I agree, she's amazing on that track. I always wished she'd been given even more material on Thy Catafalque albums, which is another reason why I was so happy with The Answer Lies in the Black Void :)
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Agreed, this is great. Love Martina Horvath's voice.
Have you heard her work in Thy Catafalque? "Zuzmara" is an entrancing track especially.
Yes, that's where I heard her first. And I agree, she's amazing on that track. I always wished she'd been given even more material on Thy Catafalque albums, which is another reason why I was so happy with The Answer Lies in the Black Void :)
Ah, it was almost the other way around for me. Technically I enjoyed a few Thy Catafalque albums a decade or two ago, but kind of forgot about them for a long time. I listened to Naiv but when it came out and was underwhelmed, but after stumbling upon TALITBV that made me pay more attention to Vadak, which is a much better album to me.
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Ah, it was almost the other way around for me. Technically I enjoyed a few Thy Catafalque albums a decade or two ago, but kind of forgot about them for a long time. I listened to Naiv but when it came out and was underwhelmed, but after stumbling upon TALITBV that made me pay more attention to Vadak, which is a much better album to me.
Incidentally, looking at their discography, the first Thy Catafalque album with Horvath on guest vocals was Geometria (2018), so that collaboration is relatively new...
Vadak is great, but I like Naiv a lot too - might be because it's the first Thy Catafalque album I've heard, before I started exploring the rest.
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BLACK SABBATH:
Never say die! (Johnny Blade!) :metal
Master of reality
Technical Ecstasy (the song She's Gone gives me goosebumps)
Vol. 4
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Digging out some forgotten classics! :metal
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Been digging deep into this one since seeing a good portion of it live last week, fucking masterpiece.
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I had seen mentions of this band (one-man, mostly) before, but this is the first album I've checked out. Came out a couple weeks ago. Self-described as "Caledonian metal", sounds to me like a mixture of melodic/atmospheric black metal and folk.
This was VERY good. At some point during the third song, The Ancient Ones, I had to stop and replay the part around 3:15...it's so good, I wish it lasted a little longer. But then there's a galloping section to follow, and that's fantastic too.
Anyway, beautiful and epic melodies all over.
My understanding is that older albums have longer-form songs - any fans here that can recommend where to go next?
Just listened to this (someone on last.fm reddit recommended it I think) and it left a really good first impression. I checked Forgotten Paths, on a friends recommendation but this sounded much better to be honest. Gonna revisit a few other 2022 albums then might spin this again.
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This has really grown on me since seeing them last week. Wish they'd played Dicke Titten but it was an incredible gig nonetheless.
Been digging deep into this one since seeing a good portion of it live last week, fucking masterpiece.
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I've given this a few spins but couldn't get into it. Nothing really stood our on either listen but maybe I won't give up on it just yet.
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Iron Maiden- Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Skid Row- s/t
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Guilty pleasure day yesterday
No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom
My Chemical Romance- Black Parade
Natalie Imbruglia - Left Of The Middle
Bonnie Tyler - Secret Dreams & Forbidden Fire
Mr Mister - Welcome To The Real World
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Starting to knock out all the albums from the roulette I ran, up first:
Rivers Of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name
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Queen - Hot Space
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Talking Heads - 77 & Remain in Light
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SOJA - Beauty in the Silence
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Queen - Hot Space
What do you think of this album? I’ve always thought it wasn’t as bad a people said. It’s different for sure. But if you go into it knowing that, and open to it, it’s not bad. That’s just me though.
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Seventh Wonder - The Testament
Rise Against - Nowhere Generation II
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Queen - Hot Space
What do you think of this album? I’ve always thought it wasn’t as bad a people said. It’s different for sure. But if you go into it knowing that, and open to it, it’s not bad. That’s just me though.
I thought it was pretty terrible. My first thought is that it's the worst album I've ever heard by a well-regarded band/artist. I will never spin this one again.
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Moor Mother - Jazz Codes
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Naima Bock - Giant Palm
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I need to give this another spin as I know I really enjoyed it. There is just never enough time in the day to give so many albums the time they deserve.
My Chemical Romance- Black Parade
:metal
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Queen - Hot Space
What do you think of this album? I’ve always thought it wasn’t as bad a people said. It’s different for sure. But if you go into it knowing that, and open to it, it’s not bad. That’s just me though.
I thought it was pretty terrible. My first thought is that it's the worst album I've ever heard by a well-regarded band/artist. I will never spin this one again.
Fair enough. :lol
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Queen - Hot Space
What do you think of this album? I’ve always thought it wasn’t as bad a people said. It’s different for sure. But if you go into it knowing that, and open to it, it’s not bad. That’s just me though.
I thought it was pretty terrible. My first thought is that it's the worst album I've ever heard by a well-regarded band/artist. I will never spin this one again.
Fair enough. :lol
Awful. Just awful.
Crazy Lixx - New Religion
Brother Firetribe - False Metal
Black n Blue - in Heat
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Been digging deep into this one since seeing a good portion of it live last week, fucking masterpiece.
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Just given this another listen and it's definitely got potential for me but some bits kill my enjoyment somewhat. Songs like Called Home have real Oldpeth vibes and I really dig that. I also like the majority of harsh vocals, on songs like Only Loss, however, that death metal style of vocal on Blight (among other tracks) is not my favourite type of harsh vocal, far from it.
I'll probably give it another go before the year is out as there are some bits I love.
Today's other spins...
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The Dear Hunter - Antimai
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Coheed and Cambria - Vaxis II
Every Time I Die - Radical
The Contortionist - Language
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This was the first album of local friends of mine to get released 35 years ago. Still love it! Cheers to my boys Josh and Tad!!!! :metal
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This was the first album of local friends of mine to get released 35 years ago. Still love it! Cheers to my boys Josh and Tad!!!! :metal
Not bad at all. Feeling a thrash kick coming on at the moment as I've been listening to classic Metallica/Slayer.
Also, I love how synonymous Ed Repka and thrash metal are :metal
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Starting to knock out all the albums from the roulette I ran, up first:
Rivers Of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name
Great album. When you get time, try the album before Owls - Monarchy.
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D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Troika
I get a wonderfully sunny summer feeling from this album.
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Creed - Weathered
Pink Floyd - Division Bell
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Creed - Weathered
I'm such a sucker for this album! I'm 18 again when I hear it.
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American Aquarium - Burn.Flicker.Die
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White Lies - To Lose My Life...
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I'm kind of picky about hardcore-derived bands, but this one is pretty fun. A song randomly came on from it after listening to something else and it was intriguing enough that I just had to check the whole thing out, and it's quite enjoyable.
Creed - Weathered
I think Creed is undeserving of the "worst band in the world" title they sometimes receive if someone picks an alternate target rather than Nickelback. And I still enjoy the occasional song ("Bullets" and "Say I" for example) and nostalgia since they were still considered kind of "cool" when I first started listening to them. But nowadays I just can't listen to them for an extended period knowing that Tremonti did much more interesting things with Alter Bridge and his solo project.
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This was the first album of local friends of mine to get released 35 years ago. Still love it! Cheers to my boys Josh and Tad!!!! :metal
Not bad at all. Feeling a thrash kick coming on at the moment as I've been listening to classic Metallica/Slayer.
Also, I love how synonymous Ed Repka and thrash metal are :metal
Ed Repka is a legend! I love all of his work! :hefdaddy
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Joan Shelley - Over and Even
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Mogwai - Black Bird (Original Soundtrack)
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I'm kind of picky about hardcore-derived bands, but this one is pretty fun. A song randomly came on from it after listening to something else and it was intriguing enough that I just had to check the whole thing out, and it's quite enjoyable.
Creed - Weathered
I think Creed is undeserving of the "worst band in the world" title they sometimes receive if someone picks an alternate target rather than Nickelback. And I still enjoy the occasional song ("Bullets" and "Say I" for example) and nostalgia since they were still considered kind of "cool" when I first started listening to them. But nowadays I just can't listen to them for an extended period knowing that Tremonti did much more interesting things with Alter Bridge and his solo project.
I haven't heard tremontis solo work but I'd argue that the first three creed albums are better than anything alter bridge has done aside from their debut. I think alter bridges work has gotten progressively worse with every release.
Currently spinning Toehider - What Kind Of Creature Am I?
I got a song on my roulette that I loved so I'm checking the rest the album and it kind of sucks. It's really manic and all over the place. I'm only halfway through so maybe it picks up towards the end.
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Marillion - Distant Lights (Leicester)
Journey - Freedom
Doctor Butcher - S/T
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
First time listening to NMB and I enjoyed that album for the most part.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Fishing for Fishies
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The Dear Hunter - Act I: The Lake South, The River North
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I haven't heard tremontis solo work but I'd argue that the first three creed albums are better than anything alter bridge has done aside from their debut. I think alter bridges work has gotten progressively worse with every release.
Fascinating, you don't like tracks like "Cry of Achilles", "Bleed It Dry", "Isolation", or "Blackbird"?
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Allegation – Apoptosis
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Home Free - Land of the Free
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Saor – Origins
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American Aquarium - Wolves
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Fishing for Fishies
Fishing for fishies
Don't make them feel happy
Or me neither
I feel so sorry for fishies
:heart :heart :heart
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I haven't heard tremontis solo work but I'd argue that the first three creed albums are better than anything alter bridge has done aside from their debut. I think alter bridges work has gotten progressively worse with every release.
Fascinating, you don't like tracks like "Cry of Achilles", "Bleed It Dry", "Isolation", or "Blackbird"?
I like Blackbird but the other two are forgettable. I think that's my problem with Alter Bridge, it's not bad but it's also not very memorable to my ears.
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Carpenter Brut - Leather Terror
Synthwave and beyond...not sure how this was received by people "in the know", but I found it to be thoroughly entertaining. Plenty of cool guest spots too (Gunship, Ulver, Greg Puciato, Sylvaine, Tribulation).
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I haven't heard tremontis solo work but I'd argue that the first three creed albums are better than anything alter bridge has done aside from their debut. I think alter bridges work has gotten progressively worse with every release.
Fascinating, you don't like tracks like "Cry of Achilles", "Bleed It Dry", "Isolation", or "Blackbird"?
I like Blackbird but the other two are forgettable. I think that's my problem with Alter Bridge, it's not bad but it's also not very memorable to my ears.
I'm with you Reap. Alter Bridge is fine, and Blackbird is easily my favourite song of theirs but I find then to be forgettable. I'd take Creed over Alter Bridge any day.
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Saor – Origins
Really enjoyed this one!
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Carpenter Brut - Leather Terror
Synthwave and beyond...not sure how this was received by people "in the know", but I found it to be thoroughly entertaining. Plenty of cool guest spots too (Gunship, Ulver, Greg Puciato, Sylvaine, Tribulation).
I don't know what "in the know" means but I thought this was a lot weaker than Trilogy and Leather Teeth. I wasn't that into Leather Teeth at first but it really grew on me, a really nice short but sweet record. This new one is a lot more metal-focused and despite that always being an influence for him (Roller Mobster, for example) it seems to work a lot better for him when it's not so surface-level.
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I'm not sure whether I'm surprised that this band seems to be pretty obscure. I'm rarely ahead of the hype, so I don't know if I've somehow caught them before most people, or if they're doomed to perpetual obscurity. But it's really intoxicating music, "The Fact In Fiction" and "Coda" are splendid pieces especially.
I haven't heard tremontis solo work but I'd argue that the first three creed albums are better than anything alter bridge has done aside from their debut. I think alter bridges work has gotten progressively worse with every release.
Fascinating, you don't like tracks like "Cry of Achilles", "Bleed It Dry", "Isolation", or "Blackbird"?
I like Blackbird but the other two are forgettable. I think that's my problem with Alter Bridge, it's not bad but it's also not very memorable to my ears.
I'm with you Reap. Alter Bridge is fine, and Blackbird is easily my favourite song of theirs but I find then to be forgettable. I'd take Creed over Alter Bridge any day.
This is definitely not an opinion I hear too often. Stapp has just gotten too hard to listen to for me for long since he's often the poster boy for the excesses of yarling. Tremonti was always a big fan of metal, but he tended to hide those influences a lot more in Creed. So with the simpler guitar work and without Myles and Mark's voice to latch onto, what appeals to you more about Creed? I've had many AB songs stuck in my head, so I can't relate to them being forgettable.
Carpenter Brut - Leather Terror
Synthwave and beyond...not sure how this was received by people "in the know", but I found it to be thoroughly entertaining. Plenty of cool guest spots too (Gunship, Ulver, Greg Puciato, Sylvaine, Tribulation).
I don't know what "in the know" means but I thought this was a lot weaker than Trilogy and Leather Teeth. I wasn't that into Leather Teeth at first but it really grew on me, a really nice short but sweet record. This new one is a lot more metal-focused and despite that always being an influence for him (Roller Mobster, for example) it seems to work a lot better for him when it's not so surface-level.
I don't know if I'm "in the know" either, but synthwave is definitely one of my more heavily listened to styles in the past half decade or more now. I've always like Carpenter Brut, but never quite as much as most other people seem to who are really into it. Maybe I haven't given them enough plays yet, but this album is actually my favorite so far. "Stabat Mater" and "Paradisi Gloria" are my favorite cuts at this point. Having Sylvaine definitely helps.
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"Stabat Mater" and "Paradisi Gloria" are my favorite cuts at this point. Having Sylvaine definitely helps.
Sure, those songs do have a cool gothic atmosphere to them. Though if you want gothic synthwave, Perturbator's last album was even better for that imo.
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Yeah, that album had as much if not more darkwave and gothic rock on it as darksynth. For people not familiar with them that sounds like splitting hairs, but despite the similarities in name and broad descriptions they're quite distinct. I like the more overtly electronic stuff on older albums like "God Complex", "Venger", "Future Club", "Sentient", or even "Messalina, Messalina" or "The Other Place" on the latest album. But I guess that's kind of a newer thing some bands are doing now, since both derive from the 80s. CHVRCHES had "How Not To Drown" with Robert Smith on their album last year, for example, which is one of their least electronic songs yet, albeit still great.
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Graham Bonnet Band - Day Out in Nowhere
Diamond Head - Borrowed Time
Seventh Wonder - The Testament
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I don't know what "in the know" means but I thought this was a lot weaker than Trilogy and Leather Teeth. I wasn't that into Leather Teeth at first but it really grew on me, a really nice short but sweet record. This new one is a lot more metal-focused and despite that always being an influence for him (Roller Mobster, for example) it seems to work a lot better for him when it's not so surface-level.
I don't know if I'm "in the know" either, but synthwave is definitely one of my more heavily listened to styles in the past half decade or more now. I've always like Carpenter Brut, but never quite as much as most other people seem to who are really into it. Maybe I haven't given them enough plays yet, but this album is actually my favorite so far. "Stabat Mater" and "Paradisi Gloria" are my favorite cuts at this point. Having Sylvaine definitely helps.
Sorry - I just meant I haven't listened to a whole lot of synthwave, so I am coming at it with limited background. Not that you necessarily need it to appreciate an album, I get it :) It was just a way to invite more comments and maybe have further recommendations.
I love The Midnight and Perturbator, and I definitely enjoyed Gunship's self-titled and Timecop 1983's Night Drive...
I haven't checked out the Trilogy collection from Carpenter Brut. As I said, Leather Terror was a ton of fun to me, with its faux-horror movie concept...I'll be sure to go back and check out the rest.
And yes, Perturbator is moving into all sorts of interesting directions...
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Some other synthwave/darksynth albums I'd recommend:
Dance With the Dead - Out of Body
Dead Astronauts - Constellations
Deadlife - God in the Machine
FM-84 - Atlas
GosT - Non Paradisi
Lazerhawk - Dreamrider
LukHash - We Are Stardust
Mega Drive - Seas of Infinity
NINA - Sleepwalking
Scandroid - s/t
Signal Void - This Liminal Reality
Turboslash - Speed
VHS Glitch - Land With No Future
Volkor X - This Is Our Planet Now
ZETA - s/t
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I haven't checked out the Trilogy collection from Carpenter Brut. As I said, Leather Terror was a ton of fun to me, with its faux-horror movie concept...I'll be sure to go back and check out the rest.
Definitely check out Trilogy - it's fantastic. And Leather Teeth has the same concept as Leather Terror to my knowledge, so you should enjoy that one too.
I'd add Dan Terminus - The Wrath Of Code to Litho's list. And the IAMTHEKIDYOUKNOWHATIMEAN EP, though it's not really synthwave except for the last song.
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Planning for Burial - Below the House
A friend of mine said I'd love this since I'm a big fan of Have a Nice Life. Well this is a lot closer to doom metal actually (the tags say "doomgaze" lol), and it's kinda cool. Might revisit it.
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Motley Crue- Too Fast for Love
Queensryche- The Warning
Van Halen- Fair Warning
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Even though Ozzy re-recorded all of his vocals in the studio I look at this as a half live kick ass version of Sabbath classics. I listened to bootlegs of both shows they did at The Ritz and he sounded awful unfortunately. The band kicks ass, very cool hearing Brad Gillis crushing these tunes! :metal
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(the tags say "doomgaze" lol)
That's a tag I've been noticing increasingly in recent times. The early bands tended to be shoegaze with some doom metal and drone elements, but lately there has been another wave of doom metal with strong shoegaze, ethereal wave, and dream pop influences, which has been what has drawn me in.
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Some other synthwave/darksynth albums I'd recommend:
Dance With the Dead - Out of Body
Dead Astronauts - Constellations
Deadlife - God in the Machine
FM-84 - Atlas
GosT - Non Paradisi
Lazerhawk - Dreamrider
LukHash - We Are Stardust
Mega Drive - Seas of Infinity
NINA - Sleepwalking
Scandroid - s/t
Signal Void - This Liminal Reality
Turboslash - Speed
VHS Glitch - Land With No Future
Volkor X - This Is Our Planet Now
ZETA - s/t
I haven't checked out the Trilogy collection from Carpenter Brut. As I said, Leather Terror was a ton of fun to me, with its faux-horror movie concept...I'll be sure to go back and check out the rest.
Definitely check out Trilogy - it's fantastic. And Leather Teeth has the same concept as Leather Terror to my knowledge, so you should enjoy that one too.
I'd add Dan Terminus - The Wrath Of Code to Litho's list. And the IAMTHEKIDYOUKNOWHATIMEAN EP, though it's not really synthwave except for the last song.
Thank you both for the recs :tup
I think I've come across some stuff from Dan Terminus, Dance with the Dead and VHS Glitch. These are all noted, and I'll definitely explore some more...
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A total classic!!!
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Boston- Third Stage
Eagles- Hotel California
Whitesnake- s/t
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A frail becoming- daylight dies
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A frail becoming- daylight dies
I don't have this particular album but, in reference to your request in the Insomnium thread, it looks like you found yourself a good band to satisfy your craving for melancholic music!
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A frail becoming- daylight dies
I don't have this particular album but, in reference to your request in the Insomnium thread, it looks like you found yourself a good band to satisfy your craving for melancholic music!
For some reason I have Dismantling Devotion Saved in my Spotify.
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A frail becoming- daylight dies
I don't have this particular album but, in reference to your request in the Insomnium thread, it looks like you found yourself a good band to satisfy your craving for melancholic music!
Haha, true. Although earlier I was also listening to your suggestions;) right now none of those band are doing the « Insomnium effect » on me as well as them but there is definitely some potential as this kind of music rarely works on the first few listen. Also, I feel like the guitar solos on the Daylight dies album are impressive. You should check that band man.
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A frail becoming- daylight dies
I don't have this particular album but, in reference to your request in the Insomnium thread, it looks like you found yourself a good band to satisfy your craving for melancholic music!
For some reason I have Dismantling Devotion Saved in my Spotify.
Haven’t listened to this one yet!
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Haha, true. Although earlier I was also listening to your suggestions;) right now none of those band are doing the « Insomnium effect » on me as well as them but there is definitely some potential as this kind of music rarely works on the first few listen. Also, I feel like the guitar solos on the Daylight dies album are impressive. You should check that band man.
:tup
Yes, I have a couple of their albums - No Reply and Dismantling Devotion. Always enjoyed them, especially when I'm the mood for sad music ;)
A frail becoming- daylight dies
I don't have this particular album but, in reference to your request in the Insomnium thread, it looks like you found yourself a good band to satisfy your craving for melancholic music!
For some reason I have Dismantling Devotion Saved in my Spotify.
Haven’t listened to this one yet!
Yep, that's a good one!
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Lately I’ve been trying to get more cardio in because I had a mild scare a few weeks ago with some blood clots in my legs. So I thought I’d start with a one mile half-walk/half-jog around my neighborhood, and I needed a good running album.
My opinion that Vegas by The Crystal Method is the greatest rave-era electronica album in history was further solidified in the process.
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A frail becoming- daylight dies
I don't have this particular album but, in reference to your request in the Insomnium thread, it looks like you found yourself a good band to satisfy your craving for melancholic music!
The last three Daylight Dies albums are all immaculate, some of the best melodic death/doom around. For some reason the Finnish melancholic melodeath/doom bands rarely work as well for me. Exceptions would include Noumena, Swallow The Sun/Trees of Eternity/Hallatar, and Amorphis.
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A frail becoming- daylight dies
I don't have this particular album but, in reference to your request in the Insomnium thread, it looks like you found yourself a good band to satisfy your craving for melancholic music!
The last three Daylight Dies albums are all immaculate, some of the best melodic death/doom around. For some reason the Finnish melancholic melodeath/doom bands rarely work as well for me. Exceptions would include Noumena, Swallow The Sun/Trees of Eternity/Hallatar, and Amorphis.
Really? No Insomnium? Come on man haha;)
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I expected it to be good but I find myself liking it more and more with each listen and it's up there among my AOTY candidates so far
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Saga - The Works
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A frail becoming- daylight dies
I don't have this particular album but, in reference to your request in the Insomnium thread, it looks like you found yourself a good band to satisfy your craving for melancholic music!
The last three Daylight Dies albums are all immaculate, some of the best melodic death/doom around. For some reason the Finnish melancholic melodeath/doom bands rarely work as well for me. Exceptions would include Noumena, Swallow The Sun/Trees of Eternity/Hallatar, and Amorphis.
Really? No Insomnium? Come on man haha;)
I like some of their stuff mildly to moderately, same with Omnium Gatherum and Be'lakor (Australian, but more Finninish in approach). It just doesn't resonate anywhere near as deep as other styles of melodic/melancholic death/doom, like with Draconian, Katatonia, Raving Season, Enshine, November's Doom, Aeonian Sorrow, Ghostheart Nebula, Thalarion, etc. But the Insomnium Gatherum template is kind of the flagship these days for most people, so I just find it a bit underwhelming. Although the more I think about it there are other good Finnish ones, but they tend to have a bit of a different sound, like Depressed Mode, Shape of Despair, Hanging Garden, Shadecrown, arguably Dark The Suns and Before The Dawn at times. I guess that's more it, I just find the "big three" a tad overexposed and some of those others overlooked in Finland or elsewhere.
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Kiss- Alive 1&2
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Quiet Riot- Metal Health
Firehouse- s/t
Harem Scarem- Mood Swings
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Quiet Riot- Metal Health
This album is amazing. It still holds up. Too bad they were one and done basically, because Condition Critical does NOT hold up.
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Tim, did you ever buy QR III?
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Quiet Riot- Metal Health
This album is amazing. It still holds up. Too bad they were one and done basically, because Condition Critical does NOT hold up.
The first heavy metal album to go #1 on the charts.
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Tim, did you ever buy QR III?
I did not.
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Tim, did you ever buy QR III?
I did not.
Have you ever heard the tune "The Wild and the Young"?
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Tim, did you ever buy QR III?
I did not.
Have you ever heard the tune "The Wild and the Young"?
I have not.
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It's time to rock :metal
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Peter Gabriel 3 (after listening to Security earlier).
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Katy J. Pearson - Sound of the Morning
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Kali Malone - Living Torch
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Savatage - Poets & Madmen
Vanden Plas - The Ghost Xperiment - Awakening
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Queen - A Day At The Races
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Caterina Barbieri - Spirit Exit
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Gordon Grdina's Nomad Trio - Nomad
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A total classic!!!
Indeed!
Stan Bush - Every beat of My Heart
Diving For Pearls - s/t
Kiss Of The Gypsy - s/t
Winger - S/t
Ibaraki - Rashomon. Not my usual cup of tea but I quite enjoyed a lot of this and I made it to the end. Tim and Kade will be proud of me and Jason will disown me :lol :lol
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QR clone week continues. Great album!
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If she were more popular I imagine she'd be called "Sadele". Perfect cavernous, melancholic soul.
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mentioning Sade and Adele in the same sentence is a crime (pun intended.)
anyway: DT: Happy Holidays 2013 (my favourite versions of Another Day and The Count are on this one) Happy Birthday John
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Is it? But oh damn, I was going for a portmanteau of "sad" + "Adele", but "Sade" winds up being in there too, doesn't she? It probably works better in speech than in writing. Louise sounds much more like Adele than Sade, anyway, but through a gloomier filter. I like all three, but Adele is the most inconsistent. Sade is actually one of my most longstanding musical interests, probably 26+ years going at this point.
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Van Halen- VH1
Asia- s/t
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Eric Martin - Sucker For A Pretty Face
Jimi Jamison - Crossroads Moment
Don Barnes - Ride The Storm
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Good electronic album with both creative production and satisfying hooks.
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I think I may have given it a listen when it came out but forgot about it. Might have to revisit it now :P
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Journey- Greatest Hits
Europe- The Final Countdown
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Bryan Adams- Reckless
Bob Seger- Ultimate Hits
Boston- s/t
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QR clone week continues. Great album!
I agree. I made a trip to Washington state back in 89 just to track down a copy of this.
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Masterpiece.
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black midi - Sugar/Tzu
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Masterpiece.
Better believe it. :tup :tup
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The Besnard Lakes - The Besnard Lakes Are The Prayers For The Death of Fame
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Alexisonfire - Otherness
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Nice Bluefish.young Yngwie was soo good.
Myrath - Desert Call, Shehilli, Legacy
Kenny McGee - s/t
Dokken - Tooth & Nail
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Infest The Rats' Nest
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Riverside - Love, Fear and the Time Machine
Earthside - A Dream in Static
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American Aquarium - Things Change
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Watching the Megadeth Countdown to Extinction Live 2012 DVD since it’s the album’s 30th anniversary today and I kinda feel like revisiting this live versions I’ve neglected for a long time. Given how poor Mustaine’s voice was back here kinda gives me a bit of hope I can actually get through a gig with my shot vocal cords this weekend.
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The Dear Hunter - Act II: The Meaning of, And All Things Regarding Ms. Leading
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Home Free - Dive Bar Saints
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Over the last few days, a mix of different stuff...
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Paralydium is one of the most underrated melodic prog albums ever.
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Paralydium is one of the most underrated melodic prog albums ever.
I don't know if I'd go that far, but I enjoy it greatly! Nice songs, nice melodies and great playing.
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Paralydium is one of the most underrated melodic prog albums ever.
I don't know if I'd go that far, but I enjoy it greatly! Nice songs, nice melodies and great playing.
I just love it that much. :)
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Sylvaine - Nova
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The Flower Kings - Stardust We Are (2022 Remaster)
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Cory Henry - Operation Funk
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black midi - Hellfire
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Iron Maiden - Hell On Earth (loud!)
If the top 75 gets run again in a few years, there's a good chance this will have cracked the top ten for me.
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Joan Shelley - Joan Shelley
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Is this new??
Wow! I pimped The Interpreter pretty hard around here when it came out.
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Is this new??
Wow! I pimped The Interpreter pretty hard around here when it came out.
Yes, just came out. Its the 3rd album. Engines of Creativity was released after The Interpreter. I really like all 3.
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Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
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Elephant Gym - Dreams
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Journey has such a great catalog of songs.
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black midi - hellfire
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No chance of this beeing represented when Porcupine Tree play live this autumn.
Quite enjoy it actually.... very Floydian (The Wall era gone instrumental)
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I listened to that one yesterday :metal
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Stryper- To Hell with the Devil
Metallica- Master of Puppets
Quiet Riot- Metal Health
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Old school prog from Italy! Simone from DGM produced it. Its a long player!!!
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Such a great album!
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Such a great album!
I hadn’t listened to it in over a decade. I forgot how good it is.
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black midi - hellfire
This.
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Y&T - Black Tiger, In Rock We Trust, Down For The Count.
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Alanis Morissette - Such Pretty Forks in the Road
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Inspired by the Glynn Morgan's appreciation in the Threshold thread...Mindfeed was his post-Threshold band, back when left after Psychedelicatessen.
Great singing on this one.
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Speaking of Threshold, I would think most Threshold fans would dig this band..
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Another excellent Saor album.
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Anyone checked out the album Born, by the band Birth? Excellent prog rock for fans of the classics of the genre.
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“Slick Willie is selling his jive!”
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Speaking of Threshold, I would think most Threshold fans would dig this band..
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Really? I'm on it.
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Finally sitting down and listening to Ozzy Osbourne’s Ordinary Man + new single Patient Number 9.
Talk about not understanding your fan base.
Minus the random guest appearances, I believe Andrew Watt is doing all the writing and most of the instrumentation as a weekend project. Judging from the production and songwriting I am not convinced Mr. Watt has ever actually listened to an Ozzy record. It’s like a weird Gen Z interpretation of what someone *thinks* Ozzy should sound like based on a few episodes of the Osbourne’s.
I get that some record exec is telling him that a duet with Elton John and Post Malone will expose more people to Ozzy but Christ, we have two decades of hindsight telling us his best stuff was in the Blizzard era and that’s the vibe he should be going for. With Stranger Things, throwback/80s music is red hot right now. Certainly Ozzy/Sharon can put together a couple hundred grand to get Zakk Wylde and Jake E Lee to make a proper album for the fans. Otherwise, I don’t really know who these records are meant to appeal to.
End rant.
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Squid - Bright Green Field
Really loving this Windmill Scene (this band, Black Country New Road and black midi). Some of the best new music.
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Finally sitting down and listening to Ozzy Osbourne’s Ordinary Man + new single Patient Number 9.
Talk about not understanding your fan base.
Minus the random guest appearances, I believe Andrew Watt is doing all the writing and most of the instrumentation as a weekend project. Judging from the production and songwriting I am not convinced Mr. Watt has ever actually listened to an Ozzy record. It’s like a weird Gen Z interpretation of what someone *thinks* Ozzy should sound like based on a few episodes of the Osbourne’s.
I get that some record exec is telling him that a duet with Elton John and Post Malone will expose more people to Ozzy but Christ, we have two decades of hindsight telling us his best stuff was in the Blizzard era and that’s the vibe he should be going for. With Stranger Things, throwback/80s music is red hot right now. Certainly Ozzy/Sharon can put together a couple hundred grand to get Zakk Wylde and Jake E Lee to make a proper album for the fans. Otherwise, I don’t really know who these records are meant to appeal to.
End rant.
Its like Ozzy singing for an entirely different band. I really try to get it, I just can't. If Zakk wrote the tunes it would be Ozzy again. I'm pretty sure Jake and Sharon will never do business again, sadly. But I feel you on this.
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Speaking of Threshold, I would think most Threshold fans would dig this band..
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Really? I'm on it.
Their previous album, Enigma Eternal, is tremendous.
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Heading back to middle school with Semisonic's - Great Divide
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Still my second favorite album from last year. Hard to find much else like it, especially tracks like "Reynisfjara" and "As I Drift On An Ocean Towards a Distant Shore", which unfortunately neither of which made it to their live in-studio set.
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Steven Wilson - The Raven That Refused to Sing (And Other Stories)
Although I come back to Drive Home and the last track every once in a while, it's been years since I listened to the whole thing. Damn, I had forgotten how good this album was - it feels like the logical progression from Grace for Drowning.
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John Wetton - Battle Lines. It’s so refreshing earnest and hopeful.
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I gave this a listen a few weeks ago. Not what I expected as they sound like they are fronted be someone straight out of a 00's emo band. I don't necessarily have a problem with that, it just didn't do it for me.
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Yeah it won't make my best of 2022 list but I just gave it a few spins, it has some moments but that's about it.
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Coheed and Cambria - The Color Before the Sun
Hot Water Music - Feel the Void
Flying Colors - S/T
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Fates Warning - Night on Brocken
Fates Warning - The Spectre Within
Fates Warning - Awaken the Guardian :metal :metal :metal
Arch/Matheos - Sympathetic Resonance
Arch/Matheos - Winter Etherial
John Arch - A Twist of Fate
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The best radio rock/metal gets. Lajon's sublime voice, super heavy guitars, Morgan's propulsive grooves, and even their best two ballads.
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Queensryche - Q2K
Queensryche - Tribe
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Another excellent Saor album.
I'm REALLY liking this. Kind of obsessed with the song "The Ancient Ones", so many beautiful melodies
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The best radio rock/metal gets. Lajon's sublime voice, super heavy guitars, Morgan's propulsive grooves, and even their best two ballads.
Yep, this is a good one. What do you think of Seasons, the album that followed it? I think I remember it not being received too well, as the feeling was it got little too radio-friendly. I personally loved it and listened the crap out of it. I mean, yes, it was more commercial sounding, but the performances (especially Witherspoon's and Rose's) were unbelievably good. Great grooves and melodies.
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I'm REALLY liking this. Kind of obsessed with the song "The Ancient Ones", so many beautiful melodies
Yeah The Ancient Ones is fantastic. By far my favorite song on the album.
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Big Big Train - Gathering Speed
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Yep, this is a good one. What do you think of Seasons, the album that followed it? I think I remember it not being received too well, as the feeling was it got little too radio-friendly. I personally loved it and listened the crap out of it. I mean, yes, it was more commercial sounding, but the performances (especially Witherspoon's and Rose's) were unbelievably good. Great grooves and melodies.
Yeah, "Enemy" from it is the first song I remember hearing and being consciously aware of them. Kind of a weird song, since it's one of their most nu-metalish, and Lajon is buried on it. I sort of liked it in spite of that, but it probably put me off getting into them heavily until a number of years later. It has a bunch of other great songs though, they've been quite consistent over the years. The Home-Seasons block is their peak for me.
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Genesis - A Trick Of The Tail
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Big Big Train - The Difference Machine
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Judas Priest- Point of Entry
Joshua- Intense Defense
Ratt- Dancing Undercover
Saxon- Denim & Leather
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Falls of Rauros – The Light that Dwells in Rotten Wood
Panopticon – Collapse
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Semisonic - You're not alone
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Coney Hatch- Best of Three
The Cars- Greatest Hits
Queensryche- The Warning
Rush- Moving Pictures
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Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry
Fates Warning - Parallels
Fates Warning - Inside Out
Fates Warning - A Pleasant Shade of Gray
Fates Warning - Disconnected
Fates Warning - X
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Foo Fighters - The Colour And The Shape
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Wintersong- Requiem. 1990 Demo.
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Def Leppard- Pyromania
House of Lords- Demons Down
Twisted Sister- Stay Hungry
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Vinnie Moore - Mind's Eye, Time Odyssey, Meltdown
Bob Katsionis - Prognosis and Synopsis (youtube recommendation that was actually pretty great)
Marillion - An Hour Before It's Dark
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Def Leppard- On Through The Night & High 'n' Dry.
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Def Leppard- On Through The Night & High 'n' Dry.
So good.
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I love them and Pyromania. I hope newer fans who think they are cheesy do not overlook how incredible these albums are.
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I love them and Pyromania. I hope newer fans who think they are cheesy do not overlook how incredible these albums are.
I can't listen to Pyromania. The programmed drums make it impossible. Nothing against the songs though, as I prefer the live LA '83 show.
The Pyromania tour was my first concert.
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Pyromania was the first album I heard from them. I remember the MTV videos for Foolin' and Photograph, loved them. Too Late For Love is such a great song!
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High n Dry was the first thing I heard by them, and it was life changing.
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Vinnie Moore - Mind's Eye, Time Odyssey, Meltdown
Bob Katsionis - Prognosis and Synopsis (youtube recommendation that was actually pretty great)
Marillion - An Hour Before It's Dark
Check out Outloud if you like Bob K.
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High n Dry was the first thing I heard by them, and it was life changing.
Easily my favorite and is an absolute must for anyone who likes hard rock or great music in general.
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Sevendust - Blood & Stone
Clint Lowery - God Bless the Renegades
Two really good albums from 2020 that I never made time to listen enough.
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1999-11-24 - Élysée Montmartre, Paris, France
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I keep coming back to the Black Map record. Enjoying it a ton. Maybe even more than In Droves.
Ironbound was kinda random...I guess if you are curious to hear a slightly more power-oriented Iron Maiden fronted by someone that sounds like Blaze Bayley, that's what you get here :biggrin: It's actually not bad...
The Tómarúm album (bottom right) is very good...I'd probably tag it as "progressive" black metal...?
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I keep coming back to the Black Map record. Enjoying it a ton. Maybe even more than In Droves.
Ironbound was kinda random...I guess if you are curious to hear a slightly more power-oriented Iron Maiden fronted by someone that sounds like Blaze Bayley, that's what you get here :biggrin: It's actually not bad...
The Tómarúm album (bottom right) is very good...I'd probably tag it as "progressive" black metal...?
What are your thoughts on Coheed dude?
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What are your thoughts on Coheed dude?
I'm loving their latest. They nail the short songs AND the longer ones. It's catchy and sophisticated at the same time, almost in a "Rush" way - not because they sound like Rush in this particular album, but because of the way they successfully manage that balance.
I have a pretty large gap in my knowledge of their catalog. No good reason for it, really. I own and like the first three albums (IKSOE and Good Apollo Vol I in particular), then I randomly found Year of the Black Rainbow a while back but didn't spend much time with it. I've been telling myself for a while I want to do a deeper dive, but for one reason or another I haven't yet. I think this might be the time :) Like I said, I have been REALLY enjoying Vaxis II. Such a cool listen. I guess I'll resume with the two Good Apollos and go from there...
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What are your thoughts on Coheed dude?
I'm loving their latest. They nail the short songs AND the longer ones. It's catchy and sophisticated at the same time, almost in a "Rush" way - not because they sound like Rush in this particular album, but because of the way they successfully manage that balance.
I have a pretty large gap in my knowledge of their catalog. No good reason for it, really. I own and like the first three albums (IKSOE and Good Apollo Vol I in particular), then I randomly found Year of the Black Rainbow a while back but didn't spend much time with it. I've been telling myself for a while I want to do a deeper dive, but for one reason or another I haven't yet. I think this might be the time :) Like I said, I have been REALLY enjoying Vaxis II. Such a cool listen. I guess I'll resume with the two Good Apollos and go from there...
Nice one. As many know, I am totally biased as they are my favourite band, but I'm glad you're wanting to dig in further. It's a good sign that you dig IKSoSE:3 and Good Apollo I, they are incredible albums and arguably the band at their best. Vaxis II will be my album of the year, I have no doubt about that. It is catchy as all hell, whilst still being complex and Josh's drumming is just compelling throughout.
I'll look forward to hearing your thoughts on the rest of their albums. They haven't released a bad one and they all have their charm.
I'm just catching up on some new albums... and Danzig
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Flying Lotus - You’re Dead!
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I can't tell if I'm hooked or if I'm not listening to enough new music lately:
Coheed and Cambria - Vaxis II
The Bouncing Souls - Ghosts on the Boardwalk
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Hole - Celebrity Skin
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Judas Priest- Live
Kiss- Asylum
Joe Satriani- Surfing with the Alien
Tony Macalpine- Edge of Insanity
Steve Vai- Passion & Warfare
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I can't tell if I'm hooked or if I'm not listening to enough new music lately:
Coheed and Cambria - Vaxis II
The Bouncing Souls - Ghosts on the Boardwalk
Probably hooked :tup
Nice to see some good old punk rock here as well. Not my favourite Bouncing Souls album but still pretty good.
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Jon Batiste - The Summer Collection
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Wheel - Resident Human
Emma Ruth Rundle - Marked for Death
Emma Rut Rundle - Engine of Hell
Karl Sanders - Saurean Apocalypse (eastern style ambient album by the Nile-guitarist. I stumbled upon a review and gave it a spin. Pretty impressive with all kinds of traditional instruments. Recommended).
Hundred Year Old Man - Sleep in Light (postmetal inspired by Cult of Luna/Amenra. This could be a top 10 album this year. Brutal, great soundscapes, epic, impressive)
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Queen - The Works
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Wheel - Resident Human
Emma Ruth Rundle - Engine of Hell
Karl Sanders - Saurean Apocalypse (eastern style ambient album by the Nile-guitarist. I stumbled upon a review and gave it a spin. Pretty impressive with all kinds of traditional instruments. Recommended).
An unlikely but great trio. We've probably talked about ERR before, but I'm not sure about Wheel. Their self-titled song from the previous album is one of the best songs of the last few years. What a journey. I love the Sanders albums, but haven't yet given them the replay value they deserve.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - K. G.
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Dredg - El Cielo
The Black Noodle Project - Divided We Fall
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Vanden Plas- Full discography.
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Coheed and Cambria - Vaxis II
AC/DC - Powerage
Queensryche - Live Evolution
Sweet Oblivion - Sweet Oblivion
Michael Romeo - War of the Worlds Pt 2
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Rush - A Farewell To Kings
Vinnie Moore - The Maze
Mad Max - Stormchild Rising
Europe - Wings Of Tomorrow
Polyphia - Renaissance
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Charles Griffiths - Tiktaalika
Second song in and this would be way better as an instrumental record.
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GOON - Hour of Green Evening
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Lizzo - Special
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So fucking incredible!!!!
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Steve Lacy - Gemini Rights
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Vanden Plas- Full discography.
That must've been a pretty lengthy session! ;)
Good stuff...what's your favorite?
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Vanden Plas- Full discography.
That must've been a pretty lengthy session! ;)
Good stuff...what's your favorite?
Still going through them! Been a while. The God Thing, Beyond Daylight, honestly Colour Temple is top 5. I just heard the new live album and its incredible, Scarlet Flower Fields is money on this one. Love these guys!!!
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Soen - Lotus
Chugging through my roulette albums, about half way done. Pretty solid album.
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How have I never heard this Thrice album before? This sounds more like Protest the Hero or something, but better.
Next up, these two...
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Piah Mater - Memories of Inexistence
Just discovered these guys yesterday and they are basically an Oldpeth clone, with a bit of Enslaved thrown in for good measure. Nothing ground breaking but solid.
Agalloch -Ashes Against the Grain
Not much to say that hasn't already been said around here, great album.
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Piah Mater - Memories of Inexistence
Just discovered these guys yesterday and they are basically an Oldpeth clone, with a bit of Enslaved thrown in for good measure. Nothing ground breaking but solid.
You know, for some reason even though Opeth is probably my favorite or second favorite band, I haven't really turned the earth upside down looking for clones of them like I have for other bands like say, Nevermore. Of ones I've heard, no one else does any of their older styles any justice, and the ones that are kind of close still just don't have the right vibe. But I don't even think I've heard of this one, so I might have to at least give them a shot.
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i liked piah mater's 2018 album but it was a far cry from the best opeth's given us, yeah
listened to the first one too but like, they aren't a band with a unique enough style to be gripping on their own ig
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Piah Mater - Memories of Inexistence
Just discovered these guys yesterday and they are basically an Oldpeth clone, with a bit of Enslaved thrown in for good measure. Nothing ground breaking but solid.
You know, for some reason even though Opeth is probably my favorite or second favorite band, I haven't really turned the earth upside down looking for clones of them like I have for other bands like say, Nevermore. Of ones I've heard, no one else does any of their older styles any justice, and the ones that are kind of close still just don't have the right vibe. But I don't even think I've heard of this one, so I might have to at least give them a shot.
I don't actively look for a band that sounds like Oldpeth, because like Cyril said, no band can hit the highs Opeth hit.
I do however, follow this playlist exploring unknown/underrated prog metal bands...
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VsjT7j0QWZE2VUGBsiJz4?si=Ju_uYJcsQ3WCBnQD69Kmtw&utm_source=copy-link (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VsjT7j0QWZE2VUGBsiJz4?si=Ju_uYJcsQ3WCBnQD69Kmtw&utm_source=copy-link)
It's got some really cool stuff in there and I just happened to come across Piah Mater the other day.
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Vladislav Delay - Isoviha
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Beach Bunny - Emotional Creature
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Pool Kids - Pool Kids
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The Soft Hills - Viva Chi Vede
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Dawes - Misadventures Of Doomscroller
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Home Free - The Sounds of Lockdown
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - L.W.
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Proof once again that Roy Z is the guru for “metal singers gone solo”. Worked for Halford, Dickinson and Bach.
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Tony Macalpine - Freedom To Fly
Iron Maiden - Brave New World
Vain - No Respect
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Boston is the best album in that bunch.
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Haven't spun this one in a while, but I remember really liking The Message from it...
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I do however, follow this playlist exploring unknown/underrated prog metal bands...
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VsjT7j0QWZE2VUGBsiJz4?si=Ju_uYJcsQ3WCBnQD69Kmtw&utm_source=copy-link (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VsjT7j0QWZE2VUGBsiJz4?si=Ju_uYJcsQ3WCBnQD69Kmtw&utm_source=copy-link)
just casually scrolling thru this list and i counted 38 bands i own music from on here, god i'm a prog nerd :lol
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I do however, follow this playlist exploring unknown/underrated prog metal bands...
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VsjT7j0QWZE2VUGBsiJz4?si=Ju_uYJcsQ3WCBnQD69Kmtw&utm_source=copy-link (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VsjT7j0QWZE2VUGBsiJz4?si=Ju_uYJcsQ3WCBnQD69Kmtw&utm_source=copy-link)
just casually scrolling thru this list and i counted 38 bands i own music from on here, god i'm a prog nerd :lol
Yea I just checked and 32 of these I listen to semi regularly, or have at least heard one album in full. Loads more that I've heard a song or two, or are aware they exist. Plenty I've never heard of though!
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Joan Shelley - Like The River Loves The Sea
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Arena - Double Vision
Big Big Train - Grand Tour
Roy Okumoto - the Myth of the Monstrophos
Anthrax - XL
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Haven't spun this one in a while, but I remember really liking The Message from it...
Yeah, that’s probably my favorite.
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Killer stuff on Bandcamp! All of their stuff is FREE download! Buying some merch as well . :metal
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Big Big Train - The Difference Machine
My first listen to this one, I'd only ever heard the Longdon era before.
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Jon Batiste - The Evening Collection
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Kali Malone - Cast Of Mind
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Boston is the best album in that bunch.
Not a fan of A View From The Top Of The World?
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Boston is the best album in that bunch.
Not a fan of A View From The Top Of The World?
Absolutely love it!!!!
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Kate Bush: The Kick Inside
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Boston is the best album in that bunch.
Not a fan of A View From The Top Of The World?
Absolutely love it!!!!
Me too. But the Boston album is the most iconic album of the three.
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Big Big Train - Welcome To The Planet
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Boston is the best album in that bunch.
yes - I prefer that album to the debut.
S&A is poor. AVFTTOTW is lacklustre.
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Vinnie Moore - Defying Gravity
Tony Macalpine - Edge of Insanity
Def Leppard - new one
Danger Danger - Cockroach
DT - AVFTTOTW - I slagged it off above but I'm actually quite enjoying it. Not playing it for months has paid off maybe. It's still overfamiliar and self derivative, but instrumentally it's great as usual.
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Big Big Train - The Difference Machine
My first listen to this one, I'd only ever heard the Longdon era before.
Those first 4 albums each have a lot to recommend them. Definitely check them all out.
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Having a KISS related day
Paul Stanley- s/t, Live To Win, Now & Then
Ace Frehley - Second Sighting, Trouble Walkin’
White Tiger - s/t
Klassik ‘78 - Phantoms
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Kevin Hays & Bill Stewart - American Ballad
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Beyonce - RENAISSANCE
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Beyonce - RENAISSANCE
I haven’t heard the music, but I like the cover!
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Maggie Rogers - Surrender
Beyonce - RENAISSANCE
I haven’t heard the music, but I like the cover!
Try the music too. :)
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Wombo - Fairy Rust
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The Dear Hunter - Act III: Life and Death
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Lizzo - Cuz I Love You
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Vinnie Moore - Defying Gravity
Tony Macalpine - Edge of Insanity
Def Leppard - new one
Danger Danger - Cockroach
DT - AVFTTOTW - I slagged it off above but I'm actually quite enjoying it. Not playing it for months has paid off maybe. It's still overfamiliar and self derivative, but instrumentally it's great as usual.
Cockroach with Paul Laine or Ted Poley?
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Ayreon - Into the Electric Castle
House of Lords - Anthology
White Lion - Pride
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Amanda Shires - Take It Like A Man
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Vinnie Moore - Defying Gravity
Tony Macalpine - Edge of Insanity
Def Leppard - new one
Danger Danger - Cockroach
DT - AVFTTOTW - I slagged it off above but I'm actually quite enjoying it. Not playing it for months has paid off maybe. It's still overfamiliar and self derivative, but instrumentally it's great as usual.
Cockroach with Paul Laine or Ted Poley?
Although I like Paul Laine, it has to be Ted for D2.
Today,
Pandora’s Box - Original Sin
Jim Steinman- Bad For Good
Meat Loaf - Bad Attitude
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Eric Johnson - The Book of Making/Yesterday Meets Today
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Josh Rouse - Going Places
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The California Honeydrops - Soul Tub!
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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard - Butterfly 3000
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GOON - Heaven is Humming
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Jacob Garchik - Assembly
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Pool Kids - Music to Practice Safe Sex To
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Dawes - North Hills
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Maggie Rogers - Heard It In A Past Life
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Hef how much listening time do you clock in a day? Incredible.
Queensryche - Promised Land
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Who Built the Moon?
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Wintersong - Requiem.
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Steve Stevens - Flamenco A Go Go
Aristocrats - Culture Clash
Guthrie Govan - Erotic Cakes
Syu - You Play Hard
Winger - In The Heart Of The Young
Poison - Open Up & Say Ahh
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Amanda Shires - Carrying Lightning
Hef how much listening time do you clock in a day? Incredible.
Depends on the day.
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Josh Rouse - Home
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Butterfly 3000
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Michael Camillo - Concerto for Piano & Orchestra; Suite for Piano, Harp, & Strings; Caribe
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Toxik- Breaking Class, In Humanity, Kinetic Closure.
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Masterpiece. Well almost, unfortunately the last track is preventing me from giving it a 5/5, but it’s not a bad track at all. The best female French Canadian artist by far.
@hefdaddy: If you haven’t already, listen to this!
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H.e.a.t - Force Majeure. Not feeling it without the golden voice of Erik.
Cory Wong - The Striped Album
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Lari Basilio - Your Love
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Julien Baker - Sprained Ankle
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Goldfinger - Never Look Back (Deluxe)
Amon Amarth - The Great Heathen Army
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Checking out some more Cave In albums since I liked Heavy Pendulum so much. These guys are surprisingly diverse.
White Silence is my favorite of the above three so far, though it's pretty short and the change in sound for the last three songs is fucking bizarre. :lol
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Styx - Equinox
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Underrated.
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Wintersong- Requiem.
I have been loving this since the day it was recorded. :) :metal
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Early Moods - Early Moods
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Styx - Equinox
This album brings back some good memories. Love the album cover.
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Dream Theater- Octavarium
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Gov't Mule - Heavy Load Blues
The Gathering - Mandylion
Van Halen - Balance
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Van Halen - Balance
One of the first CDs that I ever bought with my own money.
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Rainbow - Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow
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Art Moore - Art Moore
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Brijean - Angelo (EP)
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Rainbow - Rising
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Rainbow - On Stage
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Dust Star - Open Up That Heart
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Montrose - Montrose
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T Bone Burnett - The Invisible Light: Spells
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Montrose - Paper Money
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Thrash Saturday at work today:
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And in the car...
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I was never that into the indie scene, but this is one of those bands I randomly stumbled upon, and for years I felt like the only person on the internet who knew about them. They're still hyper-obscure, but at least you can find some of their stuff on streaming now. The handful of people who know them seem to love them. "Something White & Sigmund" in particular was on heavy rotation walking around campus back then. They felt like like a combination of The Cranberries, The Gathering, and a garage band.
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H.E.A.T. - Force Majeure
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Lari Basilio - Your Love
fantastic, I love it, even better than Far More (which came out in 2019, well worth listening to as well IMHO if you didn't already)
Porcupine Tree: Closure/Continuation (which I really love, brilliant execution and writing)
Foo Fighters: The Colour And The Shape (I was told it's a nice one, so I'm checking this one out now, don't know what to think yet, certainly not a clean album in any way :D )
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Underrated.
Yup, it's got some bangers.
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WINTERSONG- Requiem.
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The Dear Hunter - The Color Spectrum: The Complete Collection
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Dawes - Nothing is Wrong
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Dawes - Nothing is Wrong
Love me some Dawes!
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38 Special - The Very Best of the A&M Years (1977-1988)
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Night Ranger - Greatest Hits
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Nothing In Writing- New Lives For Rent.
Sean from Odd Logic melodic neo prog side project.
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Amanda Shires - Down Fell the Doves
Dawes - Nothing is Wrong
Love me some Dawes!
:tup
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Queensryche - Rage for Order
Biffy Clyro - A Celebration of Endings
Stone Sour - House of Gold & Bones, Part 1
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Toto - Kingdom of Desire
Stryper - The Yellow and Black Attack!
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Josh Rouse - 1972
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UFO - Strangers In The Night
Just what this Monday night needed :metal
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Excellent band that needs more love! :metal
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UFO - Strangers In The Night
Just what this Monday night needed :metal
It's what every night needs! :metal
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Excellent band that needs more love! :metal
They really do! they have some great material :metal
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Been on a Megadeth kick lately. Listening to some of my lesser listened to albums.
This is actually a really good album.
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Love Megadeth! Super Collider is a great album, overlooked as well.
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Been on a Megadeth kick lately. Listening to some of my lesser listened to albums.
This is actually a really good album.
I agree. To be fair, most of the albums that are slated by the fanbase are ones that I really like. Then there's albums like Youthanasia that I can't get on with, that are generally praised.
Let's do a full album ranking just because...
1. Rust in Peace
2. Peace Sells
3. United Abominations
4. Dystopia
5. So Far, So Good... So What!
6. Endgame
7. Countdown to Extinction
8. The System Has Failed
9. Killing is My Business
10. Cryptic Writings
11. Super Collider
12. Risk
13. Th1rt3en
14. The World Needs a Hero
15. Youthanasia
From the two singles released so far I'm hoping the new album will fall somewhere in the middle of the pack.
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The National Parks - Places
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Lake Street Dive - Live at the Lizard Lounge
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Early Def Leppard is amazing. I can't believe what they turned into.
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I found this on cassette in the 80's in an Ames store in a clearance bin for a buck.. Again, this is a when you were born thing. Def Leppard is one of greatest rock bands EVER but most people know them for pour some sugar on me rather than Me And My Wine and Mirror Mirror :facepalm:
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I found this on cassette in the 80's in an Ames store in a clearance bin for a buck.. Again, this is a when you were born thing. Def Leppard is one of greatest rock bands EVER but most people know them for pour some sugar on me rather than Mirror Mirror :facepalm:
I found great gems in the bins at Woolworth....The first two Accept casettes, Wrabbit, More, Lucifer's Friend.
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Michael Camilo - Spirit of the Moment
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The Dear Hunter - Migrant
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Dawes - Stories Don't End
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A life changing album.
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Amanda Shires - My Piece of Land
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Tim Bowness - Butterfly Mind
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A life changing album.
AMEN.
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I played this a couple times today after seeing them last weekend
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Bad Omens - The Death of Peace of Mind
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Long awaited 3rd studio full length! :metal
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Long awaited 3rd studio full length! :metal
It's on my list to check out. Heard a couple of songs, and it sounds very promising!
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I played it in the background at work on Friday. I need to give it a proper listen.
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Lake Street Dive - Bad Self Portraits
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The National Parks - Young
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Alter Bridge - One Day Remains
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No idea where this recommendation came from as this album was probably added to this Spotify playlist a few years ago, but holy shit!
This is really cool. It's the only time I've heard a band mix death metal, with a middle Eastern twist, whilst paying homage to Dream Theater.
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that album's pretty neat but god is it a mess. never got too into it bcuz of that
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Oh hell yes!
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The Dear Hunter - Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise
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Classic kick ass hardcore!
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The Dear Hunter - Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise
Not often you get to say this, but a flawless album.
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No idea where this recommendation came from as this album was probably added to this Spotify playlist a few years ago, but holy shit!
This is really cool. It's the only time I've heard a band mix death metal, with a middle Eastern twist, whilst paying homage to Dream Theater.
I totally have to check this out. I have it "saved" because I read at some point it's a great prog-death album, but I don't think I ever listened to it...
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Beyoncé - RENAISSANCE
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2014 Demo ep with original vocalist Mike Sanders. :metal
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Zac Brown Band - Stubborn Pride (EP)
The Dear Hunter - Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise
Not often you get to say this, but a flawless album.
You are correct.
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Live in Berlin (2019)
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Dawes - All Your Favorite Bands
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten - live in Berlin
Keel - Keel
Red Dawn - Never Say Surrender
Slik Toxik - Doin’ The Nasty
Pretty Boy Floyd -Leather Boys With Electric Toys
Babylon AD - s/t
Heaven’s Edge - s(t
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This is fantastic!
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Very easy on the ears. I hate the album cover. What is this, Madagascar??
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An album only Glasser would love! :lol
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yeah i wouldn't like that a-z album anyways but i will never listen to it on the basis of that horrific album cover lmao
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Oh hell yes!
Love it!
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Lmao that cover art is atrocious!
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I really like this album. The cover looks like it would be an Asia tribute album.
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Lmao that cover art is atrocious!
Yeah, but it’s a great album though!
I really like this album. The cover looks like it would be an Asia tribute album.
I thought the same thing.
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Well this was pretty damn good.
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Dreamcrusher Incinerator: for some reason I came across this album again and holy shit, it clicked hard with me. It's like being immersed in the loudest, noisiest, most hardcore rave of your life. I need more of this.
The Microphones The Glow, Pt. 2: wow, I was familiar with their last album, but never gave this one a listen, and damn, I can see why it's a classic. Lo-fi, sometimes calm, sometimes noisy af, it goes on and on and never stops being awesome. Very layered stuff.
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The Halo Effect - Days Of The Lost
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Generation Radio - s/t
Desmond Child - Discipline
Kane Robert’s - Saints and Sinners
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Simulacrum Genesis
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“You Got the Best of Me” is the best kind of Journey song.
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I miss Holdsworth on the sequel, but they're both incredible albums.
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I miss Holdsworth on the sequel, but they're both incredible albums.
Agreed. I have the same feeling about Bruford and Bozzio. Different but they’re both masters. Such a couple of under appreciated ensembles.
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Well this was pretty damn good.
It sure is. Quite a journey of an album.
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Just dropped the needle on it. Wow! Too late to hit the whole thing tonight, but I am ON IT tomorrow after work!
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Well this was pretty damn good.
It sure is. Quite a journey of an album.
Just dropped the needle on it. Wow! Too late to hit the whole thing tonight, but I am ON IT tomorrow after work!
This was basically bait for you two :lol you can already tell what kind of music this is going to be. I had a feeling you both would've already listened to it, or it'd be right up your street if not.
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New live album by a band who are really on top of their game at the moment :heart
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Arch Enemy - Deceivers
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Arch Enemy - Deceivers
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this :metal
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It’s a lazy Sunday at my house. Which usually means the wife and I will chill for a while then do some picking up that got neglected during the week and some loads of laundry. That also means the kids are playing in their rooms or outside and daddy has his AirPods in. Today I’m running through at least the first six Van Halen albums. We’ll see if I continue after that. Hear comes the horn at the beginning of Runnin’ With the Devil…take me away!
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Arch Enemy - Deceivers
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this :metal
It's my first taste of this band so I don't know how it stands against their other stuff. I've barely listened to melodic death metal before.
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Got three albums into my Van Halen marathon and decided I wanted to listen to the A-Z record again. So far I would put it above a lot of Fates albums. It’s only my third listen though. So it could definitely change.
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Well this was pretty damn good.
It sure is. Quite a journey of an album.
Just dropped the needle on it. Wow! Too late to hit the whole thing tonight, but I am ON IT tomorrow after work!
This was basically bait for you two :lol you can already tell what kind of music this is going to be. I had a feeling you both would've already listened to it, or it'd be right up your street if not.
:tup
Yeah, I posted it on this thread a few weeks ago. Sounds to me almost like progressive black metal, very peculiar sound. It's on my list for physical purchase :)
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Such a fun, underrated gem
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Well this was pretty damn good.
It sure is. Quite a journey of an album.
Just dropped the needle on it. Wow! Too late to hit the whole thing tonight, but I am ON IT tomorrow after work!
This was basically bait for you two :lol you can already tell what kind of music this is going to be. I had a feeling you both would've already listened to it, or it'd be right up your street if not.
:tup
Yeah, I posted it on this thread a few weeks ago. Sounds to me almost like progressive black metal, very peculiar sound. It's on my list for physical purchase :)
I picked up the recommendation through reddit, but thought I recognised the album cover. Yea, it's definitely worth more listens.
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/5282904fe4b06dd1d21607b7/1422930822001-LO7VVF07WPDAXPMQ7TTV/?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Haven't listened to these in a while
Followed by thos great '22 release...
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A trio in swedish monster metal!! :flame:
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Ultravox - Vienna
(https://i.discogs.com/_20pDgWsyWY5ipj9Q2n9u3jFfF8MUfyjYcsd7s8AZME/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTg5OTM3/LTE0NzI5MTgyMzAt/NzExOC5qcGVn.jpeg)
I've known a couple of songs for forever but never spun an album until now. I had no idea they were like this. Much more prog and musical than i expected and hugely in my ball park. Steven Wilson did the remix for the deluxe edition a couple of years ago.
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Tim Bowness - Lost In The Ghost Light
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/896893390cd73e7c9beab752153cc2f7/8549887)
Such a fun, underrated gem
Indeed!
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Going through a load of 2022 releases today. It really has been a great year so far, and this is still beautiful :heart
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Blackfield - Blackfield IV
I've been going through the Blackfield discography and every album just keeps getting worse.
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Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs With The Foggy Mountain Boys
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Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes
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Robert Fripp - Love Cannot Bear: Soundscapes (Live in the USA)
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Molly Tuttle - Rise
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3623508339_10.jpg)
Beautiful, melancholic stuff, from last year. Glow from the Edge is such a great song.
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Looks interesting Nick!
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Looks interesting Nick!
I believe the keyboard player is from Omnium Gatherum...maybe someone else too, not 100% sure.
There isn't necessarily a ton of variation across the album, but they do this melancholic melodeath thingie pretty well...
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RIP Steve Grimmett.
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Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
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Delain - Lucidity
Helloween - TKOTSK, Pt II
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Queen - A Kind of Magic
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Alter Bridge - Blackbird
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Today:
Black Country Communion - 2
Fates Warning - Long Day Goodnight
Arch/Matheos - Winter Ethereal
Tesseract - Altered State
Journey - Eclipse
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Alter Bridge - Blackbird
One of my all-time favorites.
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Dropped the needle on this one, and ended up listening to the whole thing.
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0763772501_65)
Italian band. Not quite prog. Not quite power. But pretty nice. Very easy on the ears.
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The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
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The Halo Effect - Days of the Lost
I can't stop playing this one - music reminiscent of classic In Flames, with Mikael Stanne singing. It's just a monster album.
Also:
In Flames - The Jester Race
In Flames - Whoracle
In Flames - Colony
In Flames - Clayman
Arch Enemy - Deceivers
Arch Enemy - Wages of Sin
Arch Enemy - War Eternal
Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos
A-Z - A-Z
Amon Amarth - The Great Heathen Army
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The Halo Effect - Days of the Lost
I've been digging this big time.
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The Halo Effect - Days of the Lost
I've been digging this big time.
This is one I'll probably end up purchasing. The songs I've heard are stellar. I actually didn't realise it was out already.
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I need to listen to this album, I heard it's really good.
Spinning White Pony by the Deftones today.
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Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
A-Z - S/T
ArseA - Order of Mantis (Thanks TAC for posting this)
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The Dear Hunter - Act V: Hymns With the Devil in Confessional
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death's dynamic shroud - Transcendence Bot
Really cool album (better than last year's Faith In Persona imo), it's super impressive how they've taken snippits of pop songs and re-contextualized them to be as epic and massive-sounding as possible.
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The Halo Effect - Days of the Lost
I've been digging this big time.
This is one I'll probably end up purchasing. The songs I've heard are stellar. I actually didn't realise it was out already.
My current favorite on the album is probably The Needless End
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1fEgBTTxkI
I mean, it's as "classic melodeath" as it gets, but everything works. Great main melodic theme, tasty riffs and that touch of melancholy that never hurts (love Stanne's performance too)
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Dawes - We're All Gonna Die
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Spinning White Pony by the Deftones today.
:2metal:
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Lake Street Dive - Side Pony
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The National Parks - Until I Live
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Michael Camilo - Mano A Mano
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(https://i.imgur.com/kkwBx3d.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/kkwBx3d.jpg)
Oh hell yes!
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Sam Rivers, Kresten Osgood, Ben Street - Violets Violets
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Alter Bridge - AB III
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Molly Tuttle - When You're Ready
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Today:
The Dead Daisies - Holy Ground
Queensryche - Promised Land
Fates Warning - A Pleasant Shade of Gray
Bon Jovi - These Days
The Warning - Queen of the Murder Scene
The Warning - Error
The Warning - XXI Century Blood
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Lillian Axe - From Womb To Tomb :metal :metal :metal
Outside Edge - More Edge
Gary Moore - Still Got The Blues
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Outside Edge - More Edge
So.. the band is called Outside Edge, and they released an album called....More Edge? :lol :lol
I don't know why, but that makes me laugh.
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Outside Edge - More Edge
So.. the band is called Outside Edge, and they released an album called....More Edge? :lol :lol
I don't know why, but that makes me laugh.
Well.....they're not gonna call their album Less Edge, are they? ;D
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Decent enough.
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Karnivool - The Decade of Sound Awake
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Outside Edge - More Edge
So.. the band is called Outside Edge, and they released an album called....More Edge? :lol :lol
I don't know why, but that makes me laugh.
Well.....they're not gonna call their album Less Edge, are they? ;D
Now that makes me wonder....does this album have more edge or less edge?
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Outside Edge - More Edge
So.. the band is called Outside Edge, and they released an album called....More Edge? :lol :lol
I don't know why, but that makes me laugh.
Well.....they're not gonna call their album Less Edge, are they? ;D
Now that makes me wonder....does this album have more edge or less edge?
Ask Paul, he has in Inside Edge on it.
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Outside Edge - More Edge
So.. the band is called Outside Edge, and they released an album called....More Edge? :lol :lol
I don't know why, but that makes me laugh.
Well.....they're not gonna call their album Less Edge, are they? ;D
Now that makes me wonder....does this album have more edge or less edge?
Ask Paul, he has in Inside Edge on it.
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:hefdaddy :metal
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Lana Del Rey - Norman Fucking Rockwell!
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Lalo Marine (THE DARKLORD HIMSELF) - Lev (Original Soundtrack)
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Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio - Rippin Chicken
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Today so far:
Brother Cane - Seeds
Brother Cane - Wishpool
Hans Zimmer - The Dark Knight Rises Score
Virgos Merlot - The Path of Least Resistance
Virgos Merlot - Signs of a Vacant Soul
Van Halen - II
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Dawes - Passwords
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Alter Bridge - Fortress
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Alter Bridge - Fortress
:heart
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The National Parks - Wildflower
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Lana Del Rey - Norman Fucking Rockwell!
Her best album by far
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Lake Street Dive - Obviously
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I revisited the latest Svalbard and Elder after not listening for a while and they are both as good as i remember.
New Kreator has slowly been creeping up my list for the year, it's that fucking good.
New Russian Circles is OK, but needs a few more listens. The new Spirit Adrift is a covers album (plus two new original songs) but it really gives you that old school metal hit and that's no bad thing, really enjoyable.
Lastly is a classic that I'm not ashamed of saying I love :heart
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2601294263_16.jpg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4214182015_10.jpg)
(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Kreator_Hate-Uber-Alles-01.jpg) (https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cover-Russian-Circles-Gnosis.jpg)
(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20-Centuries-Gone-Spirit-Adrift-scaled.jpg) (https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+NeCc4y2L._AC_SL1500_.jpg)
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Lake Street Dive - Fun Machine EP
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(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Saurian-Apocalypse-Karl-Sanders.jpg) (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/2689/products/MorbidAngel_AltarsOfMadness_grande.jpg?v=1631153225)
Just adding two more. So today I learned that Karl Sanders (of Nile fame) has released solo albums. This is his newest, that came out this year. It's pretty atmospheric and has those Egyptian vibes you'd expect, mixed with some other sounds (which included Spanish style guitar and Japanese influences). It's pretty cool, so will be checking out his two other solo releases.
Second is a death metal classic. I've been playing a lot of the classics the last year or so, this just gets better every time.
Next up will be more Kreator I think, Hate Über Alles got me in the mood.
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Nothing In Writing - New Lives For Rent
Thanks to Glasser for the recommendation :tup
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Sacred Warrior- Classics
Neon Cross- s/t
38 Special- Best of
Killer Dwarfs- Dirty Weapons
AC/DC- Fly on the Wall
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Black Sabbath- Heaven and Hell
Queensryche- Operation Mindcrime
Rush- Moving Pictures
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So I just went to pick up a chair that my wife ordered. Whilst there (it's a huge antiques dealer) I remembered they had a vinyl section. Thought I'd have a quick look and this album cover jumped out at me...
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b2738e63608fce44bcd03f9963cf)
Never heard of the band (terrible name :lol ) but I felt the urge to pick it up. I realised I didn't have my wallet with me so I've stuck it on Spotify on my way home. It was dirt cheap so might go back and get it. The first track kicked ass to be fair but not sure on these ballads.
Come at me fogeys! I'm sure there will be at least one of you that has a hard on for this record!
Can we take bets on how long it'll take Tim to post photos of him seeing these guys in the 80s :rollin
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Nothing In Writing - New Lives For Rent
Thanks to Glasser for the recommendation :tup
My pleasure as you have done the same for me. :)
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So I just went to pick up a chair that my wife ordered. Whilst there (it's a huge antiques dealer) I remembered they had a vinyl section. Thought I'd have a quick look and this album cover jumped out at me...
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b2738e63608fce44bcd03f9963cf)
Never heard of the band (terrible name :lol ) but I felt the urge to pick it up. I realised I didn't have my wallet with me so I've stuck it on Spotify on my way home. It was dirt cheap so might go back and get it. The first track kicked ass to be fair but not sure on these ballads.
Come at me fogeys! I'm sure there will be at least one of you that has a hard on for this record!
Can we take bets on how long it'll take Tim to post photos of him seeing these guys in the 80s :rollin
Never seen them! :lol
I'm actually not a fan. They had their moments. The title track is excellent, but the rest doesn't hold up.
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This is fantastic!
Indeed. I especially loved A Nightmare to Remember, In the Presence of Enemies and Pale Blue Dot.
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So I just went to pick up a chair that my wife ordered. Whilst there (it's a huge antiques dealer) I remembered they had a vinyl section. Thought I'd have a quick look and this album cover jumped out at me...
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b2738e63608fce44bcd03f9963cf)
Never heard of the band (terrible name :lol ) but I felt the urge to pick it up. I realised I didn't have my wallet with me so I've stuck it on Spotify on my way home. It was dirt cheap so might go back and get it. The first track kicked ass to be fair but not sure on these ballads.
Come at me fogeys! I'm sure there will be at least one of you that has a hard on for this record!
Can we take bets on how long it'll take Tim to post photos of him seeing these guys in the 80s :rollin
Pretty Maids are pretty spotty but this is pretty good album. I like more their later stuff which is a bit heavier. I have this album on CD though.
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So I just went to pick up a chair that my wife ordered. Whilst there (it's a huge antiques dealer) I remembered they had a vinyl section. Thought I'd have a quick look and this album cover jumped out at me...
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b2738e63608fce44bcd03f9963cf)
Never heard of the band (terrible name :lol ) but I felt the urge to pick it up. I realised I didn't have my wallet with me so I've stuck it on Spotify on my way home. It was dirt cheap so might go back and get it. The first track kicked ass to be fair but not sure on these ballads.
Come at me fogeys! I'm sure there will be at least one of you that has a hard on for this record!
Can we take bets on how long it'll take Tim to post photos of him seeing these guys in the 80s :rollin
This was always promoted as their "classic" of the era to me but I was disappointed when I got it. Jump The Gun is a much stronger album IMO.
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Wait, maybe it's actually Jump the Gun I'm thinking of. I'd have to check.
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(https://i.imgur.com/kxMNpVA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eaT60vD.jpg)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/ab2b31bc7517e7656a9cf05bd8727432/10178891)
Well this is surprisingly good. Especially considering I kinda hated the previous album. Generic melodeath but still enjoyable.
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So I just went to pick up a chair that my wife ordered. Whilst there (it's a huge antiques dealer) I remembered they had a vinyl section. Thought I'd have a quick look and this album cover jumped out at me...
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b2738e63608fce44bcd03f9963cf)
Never heard of the band (terrible name :lol ) but I felt the urge to pick it up. I realised I didn't have my wallet with me so I've stuck it on Spotify on my way home. It was dirt cheap so might go back and get it. The first track kicked ass to be fair but not sure on these ballads.
Come at me fogeys! I'm sure there will be at least one of you that has a hard on for this record!
Can we take bets on how long it'll take Tim to post photos of him seeing these guys in the 80s :rollin
Never seen them! :lol
I'm actually not a fan. They had their moments. The title track is excellent, but the rest doesn't hold up.
Clearly your reputation proceeds you dude.
Pretty Maids are pretty spotty but this is pretty good album. I like more their later stuff which is a bit heavier. I have this album on CD though.
I'll definitely sample some of their later stuff, at the very least.
This was always promoted as their "classic" of the era to me but I was disappointed when I got it. Jump The Gun is a much stronger album IMO.
Guess I'll give it a go. Well done for assembling fogeys, I never doubted you.
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The Halo Effect - Days of the Lost
I've been digging this big time.
This is one I'll probably end up purchasing. The songs I've heard are stellar. I actually didn't realise it was out already.
My current favorite on the album is probably The Needless End
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1fEgBTTxkI
I mean, it's as "classic melodeath" as it gets, but everything works. Great main melodic theme, tasty riffs and that touch of melancholy that never hurts (love Stanne's performance too)
I'm on my first listen right now, this is fantastic. Nothing new here, but this is sounding wonderful.
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John Coltrane - Soultrane
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Shelley Manne & His Men - At The Black Hawke Vol. 1
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Miles Davis - 'Round About Midnight
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Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes
Best hip-hop album of the year.
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Local NY band! :metal
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/ab2b31bc7517e7656a9cf05bd8727432/10178891)
Well this is surprisingly good. Especially considering I kinda hated the previous album. Generic melodeath but still enjoyable.
Just on my second listen and I've got to agree! I'd written off Arch Enemy (along with In Flames) as melodeath bands who would only release mediocre albums from here on out.
This album, along with In Flames latest singles, has proven me wrong.
That last minute of Handshake with Hell is so much :metal :metal :metal
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Eli Winter - Eli Winter
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Hot Chip - Freakout/Release
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A-Z - A-Z
Ra - From One
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Terence Etc. - VORTEX
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DT - 6DoIT, BC&SL
Sven Gali - s/t
Sahara - The Seventh House
Black Cat Moan - s/t
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Ra - From One
Always enjoyed this one!
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Demi Lovato - HOLY FVCK
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Demi Lovato - HOLY FVCK
Is that your reaction after listening to it?
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Gonzalo Rubalcaba - Turning Point/Trio D'ete
Demi Lovato - HOLY FVCK
Is that your reaction after listening to it?
Not really.
I mean, I guess it was OK, and she certainly has impressive vocal range. I had heard she had taken a heavier approach with this album, with more electric guitars and real instruments, and I guess that is true, but I doubt I listen to it again. A little too angsty and fake-heavy, if that makes any sense.
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Why Bonnie - 90 in November
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Soilwork - Overgivenheten
Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos
Soilwork - Stabbing the Drama
Soilwork - The Living Infinite
Witherfall - The Curse of Autumn
The Halo Effect - Days of the Lost
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The Dear Hunter - The Fox and the Hunt
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Soilwork - Overgivenheten
Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos
Soilwork - Stabbing the Drama
Soilwork - The Living Infinite
Witherfall - The Curse of Autumn
The Halo Effect - Days of the Lost
Right on!
Type O Negative - October Rust
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The Dear Hunter - The Fox and the Hunt
Type O Negative - October Rust
Nice and nice.
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The Dear Hunter - The Indigo Child
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(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/419739-scaled.jpg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2450686613_10.jpg)
Pretty good days listening. I'm off to sample some of the albums discussed in the 'heaviest albums you've ever heard' thread.
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Amazing guitar playing on this! Technical with fusion undertones. Tasty solos.
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Amazing guitar playing on this! Technical with fusion undertones. Tasty solos.
Think I've only listened to one or two Pestilence albums, and this ain't one. I'll give it a spin.
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2012554351_10.jpg)
Currently going through some of Elder's albums I've yet to hear. This is a really good one!
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twosuitsluke, Pestilence are a band that should've had more love. Excellent on every level. I think you will dig Spheres. Let me know, I'm curious what you think. Cheers! :metal
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VAN CANTO - The Final Countdown and Master Of Puppets. All these year later I'm still not sure how I feel about these guys. I mean, its impressive yet goofy. I would love to see them live. :metal :lol :huh:
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Dawes - Good Luck With Whatever
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Andy McKee - Pulse
Andy's take on ambient music and it's not great, the sound design seems really off.
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The National Parks - A Mix for the End of the World Pt. 1
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Alter Bridge - The Last Hero
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Molly Tuttle - ...but i'd rather be with you
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Molly Tuttle - ...but i'd rather be with you
How'd you like this record? I personally really enjoyed it. I've never heard of her until the "No Guitar Is Safe" podcast.
Also have you checked out Yasmin Williams?
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Molly Tuttle - ...but i'd rather be with you
How'd you like this record? I personally really enjoyed it. I've never heard of her until the "No Guitar Is Safe" podcast.
Also have you checked out Yasmin Williams?
I like it, but not as much as her first album, Rise. She's pretty talented. I only really got into her after she appeared on Bela Fleck's most recent album and tour.
And yeah, I know Yasmin Williams. She's pretty awesome.
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Eli Winter - The Time to Come
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VAN CANTO - The Final Countdown and Master Of Puppets. All these year later I'm still not sure how I feel about these guys. I mean, its impressive yet goofy. I would love to see them live. :metal :lol :huh:
I remember several years ago the first thing I heard from them was Battery. It was pretty great and hilarious at the same time :lol
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twosuitsluke, Pestilence are a band that should've had more love. Excellent on every level. I think you will dig Spheres. Let me know, I'm curious what you think. Cheers! :metal
Yea, I liked this. It's death metal but not that straightforward classic death metal. There's synths, jazzy elements, groovy basslines, atmospheric interludes but also still that classic death metal feel, especially in the Obituary-esque vocals.
I've gotten into Nocturnus the last year or so and they are kinda similar as they incorporate synths (but also have a sci fi side to them, which is also of great appeal).
I've just been reading up on the band as I had no clue about their history. Turns out I've heard three of their albums. Two are more recent (Exitivm and Doctrine) and the classic Consuming Impulse. Spheres is easily my favourite of the bunch, so much so I'm spinning it again straight after.
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I'll give this a go as well as I've seen the album cover before but never gave them a go.
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Crumbsuckers are crossover thrash hardcore. Their second album B.O.M.B. is more metal. Both excellent! Also, Pestilence, Testimony Of The Ancients is also very tasty. I really like all of their stuff and they have a new album ready to go.
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Sadist- Hyaena. Excellent tech death with jazzy elements.
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Blackfield - Blackfield V
This album is awesome. I've been going through the Blackfield discography and each release was more disappointing than the previous, so much so that I almost didn't listen to this album. I'm glad I did, it's easily the best album in their catalog.
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Valerie June - Under Cover
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Yellowjackets - Parallel Motion
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Bass Extremes - S'Low Down
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This is awesome!
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I love this album!
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This is awesome!
Yes dude!
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Blondie - Parallel Lines
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The Gathering - How to measure a planet?
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This has been getting a good workout yesterday and today...
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Blondie - Parallel Lines
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All things TOXIK today! :metal
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Muse - Will of the People
First Muse album I’ve listened to since The Resistance (which killed my interest in the band). Quite like it to be honest.
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This has been getting a good workout yesterday and today...
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Jeez, it's finally out? Cool, I'm on it tonight!
Edit: Oof. I shut it off halfway through.
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This is pretty good - I appreciated that they tried to do something a little different. Not everything works, but overall an enjoyable listen.
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Spock’s Beard - Snow
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Crumbsuckers are crossover thrash hardcore. Their second album B.O.M.B. is more metal. Both excellent! Also, Pestilence, Testimony Of The Ancients is also very tasty. I really like all of their stuff and they have a new album ready to go.
That Crumbsuckers was pretty good. I've been listening to a bit of Suicidal Tendencies this week so it fit in nicely.
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I've also been listening to a fair bit of Carcass and Napalm Death this week. I have only just found out about Blackstar so spinning this for the first time now.
Blackstar are a band founded by Ken Owen and Jeff Walker, following the initial break up of Carcass. As far as I can tell they only released one album. It's a continuation of the Swansong era Carcass and is OK so far.
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Mose Allison - Swingin' Machine
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Miles Davis - Miles Ahead
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John Coltrane - Cosmic Music
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Christian McBride Big Band - Bringin' It
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I love this goddamn album! :metal
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Rachika Nayar - Heaven Come Crashing
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Stella Donnelly - Flood
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I love this goddamn album! :metal
Never heard this but we're vibing at the moment dude, so I'll take the recommendation.
I guess I am feeling grindcore at the moment, I just want to play Napalm Death and early Carcass.
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Tiny Blue Ghost - Between the Botanicals
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Znowhite - Act of God
Normally I like posting covers, but it's by far the worst attribute of the album, so definitely not this time. Such a killer underrated thrash classic though.
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Kerry Livgren - Q.A.R.
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I love this goddamn album! :metal
Never heard this but we're vibing at the moment dude, so I'll take the recommendation.
I guess I am feeling grindcore at the moment, I just want to play Napalm Death and early Carcass.
My brother! You inspired a Carcass listening. Loving Heartwork and also Napalm Death Scum lately! :metal
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Same here! It's getting better with every listen...it sure is catchy (as Zonder intended it to be), but there are a ton of cool details that reveal themselves and make me appreciate it at a deeper level too.
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I just hope I can make enough listens to get there and appreciate it.
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I just hope I can make enough listens to get there and appreciate it.
Just Drink your Ovaltine while playing Power Of The Night. :biggrin:
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I just hope I can make enough listens to get there and appreciate it.
Just Drink your Ovaltine while playing Power Of The Night. :biggrin:
If Ovaltine and Savatage are my options..... A-Z, here I come!!!
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Killer death grind! :metal
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Killer death grind!
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Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes
Best hip-hop album of the year.
One of the best hip-hop albums I’ve ever heard.
This year has been absolutely fantastic for music so far. I think I rated like 5 albums 5/5.
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https://theodious.bandcamp.com/album/vesica-piscis
Woah! Just found this. Kade and Luke take note. (Drops Mic)
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Killer death grind! :metal
https://theodious.bandcamp.com/album/vesica-piscis
Woah! Just found this. Kade and Luke take note. (Drops Mic)
Nice dude, I've added these both to today's playlist. I know I've heard a few songs by The Odious, but not a full album. Just need to finish up this first...
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Edit: The Gutslit was fine, but I dunno, I just find it hard to listen to the newer death metal bands without wanting to go back to the classics. Most of the new death metal bands I like are the ones who are on the progressive/tech side.
The newest death band I've really loved has been Venom Prison, but their latest is probably leaning more towards melodeath in places.
Glasser, keep the suggestions coming in though! Got that other Pestilence album lined up for later as well :metal but for now, Symphonies of Sickness :metal :metal :metal
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Weird morning. :D
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From Seven Sister's frontman Kyle McNeill. There were a couple of preview tracks a few weeks ago, the whole thing is out now. A little more 70s prog than the main band (definitely hear hints of Kansas in there), but still plenty of 80s metal too - just wrapped in a more vintage package. Liking it after one listen (Dawn of Mind is pretty awesome!)
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Awesome. I didn't know it was out. I'm on it!!
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Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes
Best hip-hop album of the year.
One of the best hip-hop albums I’ve ever heard.
This year has been absolutely fantastic for music so far. I think I rated like 5 albums 5/5.
Which albums? I need some new music so I'm curious :P
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Dawes - Misadventures of Doomscroller
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Alter Bridge - Walk The Sky
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Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway - Crooked Tree
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Luke!!! :metal
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Sadus- out for blood.
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Sadist- Hyaena.
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Luke!!! :metal
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Sadus- out for blood.
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Sadist- Hyaena.
I'll queue them up!
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This is exactly the sort of death metal I am looking for dude. Its classic death metal, but it's got those atmospheric interludes and is different enough to not sound like every other band out there. The final track, Stigmatized, was particularly :metal
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Agreed! How about the guitar solo in Twisted Truth?!!! So tasty!
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Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes
Best hip-hop album of the year.
One of the best hip-hop albums I’ve ever heard.
This year has been absolutely fantastic for music so far. I think I rated like 5 albums 5/5.
Which albums? I need some new music so I'm curious :P
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
black midi - Hellfire
Everything Everything - Raw Data Feel
The new Beach House could get there too.
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Loudness - Sunburst ～ 我武者羅
They still got it!
Edit: Damn one disc in and this is much better than the vast majority of modern albums by classic heavy metal bands.
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Pretty good album, between thrash and US metal. Lots of Sanctuary/early Nevermore influence, especially in the vocals (singer sounds a lot like a young Warrel Dane - RIP). Can be quite aggressive too (case in point, penultimate song Maternal Foundry). Nice fat bass sound too...
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Loudness - Sunburst ～ 我武者羅
They still got it!
Edit: Damn one disc in and this is much better than the vast majority of modern albums by classic heavy metal bands.
Cool. I thought their last one, Rise To Glory was really good.
They are still responsible for one of my all time favorite live albums....Live Loud Alive.
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Pretty good album, between thrash and US metal. Lots of Sanctuary/early Nevermore influence, especially in the vocals (singer sounds a lot like a young Warrel Dane - RIP). Can be quite aggressive too (case in point, penultimate song Maternal Foundry). Nice fat bass sound too...
Gonna check this too!
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From Seven Sister's frontman Kyle McNeill. There were a couple of preview tracks a few weeks ago, the whole thing is out now. A little more 70s prog than the main band (definitely hear hints of Kansas in there), but still plenty of 80s metal too - just wrapped in a more vintage package. Liking it after one listen (Dawn of Mind is pretty awesome!)
I LOVED this!
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https://theodious.bandcamp.com/album/vesica-piscis
Woah! Just found this. Kade and Luke take note. (Drops Mic)
This sounds pretty interesting, I'll sample more tonight.
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Loudness - Sunburst ～ 我武者羅
They still got it!
Edit: Damn one disc in and this is much better than the vast majority of modern albums by classic heavy metal bands.
Cool. I thought their last one, Rise To Glory was really good.
They are still responsible for one of my all time favorite live albums....Live Loud Alive.
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Pretty good album, between thrash and US metal. Lots of Sanctuary/early Nevermore influence, especially in the vocals (singer sounds a lot like a young Warrel Dane - RIP). Can be quite aggressive too (case in point, penultimate song Maternal Foundry). Nice fat bass sound too...
Gonna check this too!
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From Seven Sister's frontman Kyle McNeill. There were a couple of preview tracks a few weeks ago, the whole thing is out now. A little more 70s prog than the main band (definitely hear hints of Kansas in there), but still plenty of 80s metal too - just wrapped in a more vintage package. Liking it after one listen (Dawn of Mind is pretty awesome!)
I LOVED this!
I love classic Loudness. Supposedly they are touring the states next year and only playing their earlier stuff. I'm not exactly sure what that means as I heard this from someone who knows their management. We shall see.
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Luke!!! :metal
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Sadus- out for blood.
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Sadist- Hyaena.
Sadus was pretty good. They remind me of that Testament style of more aggressive thrash, which is great as they are easily my favourite thrash band following 3 out of the big 4. Plus Steve DiGeorgio on bass :metal
Onto Sadist now and so far great bass lines :metal
Edit: So it turns out I have listened to Sadist before, with the album Above the Light. I don't remember anything about it so it clearly didn't have any impact. Hyaena was definitely more memorable and I'll spin it again for sure. Who is the bassist on this record?
Next up on Twosuitsluke's death metal week...
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I really love this e.p. and highly recommend it!!!!
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Yasmin Williams - Unwind
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Onto Sadist now and so far great bass lines :metal
Edit: So it turns out I have listened to Sadist before, with the album Above the Light. I don't remember anything about it so it clearly didn't have any impact. Hyaena was definitely more memorable and I'll spin it again for sure. Who is the bassist on this record?
Luke - Above the Light is their debut (from 1993!). One thing that made them "unusual" from the start was that Tommy (the guitar player and - I believe - main songwriter) played keyboards live too, along with the guitar. A bit gimmicky, maybe, but hey, he was doing it :biggrin:
They were already quite forward-thinking back then, but to me their best is the follow-up, Tribe (1995). Death-style (the band) death metal, with plenty of synths and great melodies. The instrumental From Bellatrix to Betelgeuse is totally driven by the keys!
I kinda lost track of them, but the last couple of recent ones I heard sounded quite good (they have one out this year - Firescorched - that has the bass player from Obscura)
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Floating Points - Elaenia
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Minor Moon - A Whisper, A Shout
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Cory Hanson - The Unborn Capitalist From Limbo
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Species - To Find Deliverance
Cool full-length debut for this Polish trio, in the vein of that late 80s-early 90s, technical-but-not-too-technical thrash.
I can hear some Coroner in there (perhaps some mid-career Voivod too). The riffage is super-tasty. Vocals are bit on the harsh side, but not too much, and the production, while relatively unpolished, does its job. Very good performances all around, and the 11-minute (!) closer, Ex Machina, is surprisingly engaging (lots of cool, melodic instrumental stuff in the second half of the song). There's room for improvement in the songwriting, I think, but I've enjoyed it.
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Manchester Orchestra - I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child
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Onto Sadist now and so far great bass lines :metal
Edit: So it turns out I have listened to Sadist before, with the album Above the Light. I don't remember anything about it so it clearly didn't have any impact. Hyaena was definitely more memorable and I'll spin it again for sure. Who is the bassist on this record?
Luke - Above the Light is their debut (from 1993!). One thing that made them "unusual" from the start was that Tommy (the guitar player and - I believe - main songwriter) played keyboards live too, along with the guitar. A bit gimmicky, maybe, but hey, he was doing it :biggrin:
They were already quite forward-thinking back then, but to me their best is the follow-up, Tribe (1995). Death-style (the band) death metal, with plenty of synths and great melodies. The instrumental From Bellatrix to Betelgeuse is totally driven by the keys!
I kinda lost track of them, but the last couple of recent ones I heard sounded quite good (they have one out this year - Firescorched - that has the bass player from Obscura)
Nice one dude. I'm definitely into the old school death metal with synths. I guess those few years in the early 90s were golden for that.
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Species - To Find Deliverance
Cool full-length debut for this Polish trio, in the vein of that late 80s-early 90s, technical-but-not-too-technical thrash.
I can hear some Coroner in there (perhaps some mid-career Voivod too). The riffage is super-tasty. Vocals are bit on the harsh side, but not too much, and the production, while relatively unpolished, does its job. Very good performances all around, and the 11-minute (!) closer, Ex Machina, is surprisingly engaging (lots of cool, melodic instrumental stuff in the second half of the song). There's room for improvement in the songwriting, I think, but I've enjoyed it.
This sounds interesting enough to dive into. It's queued up for later :tup
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Sam Bush - Late As Usual
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This evenings listening...
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new dreadnought is not disappointing, as i didn't have high expectations, but it was underwhelming anyways. idk the more they polish off their metal edges the less interesting they get
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This evenings listening...
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Awesome tunes there! Just listened to Species and its going into my rotation. The ST is just a full on forever classic man. There's a band called CONTRARIAN that are very similar to Atheist and Cynic. Check that out if you can. :metal
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Japanese Breakfast - Psychopomp
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Michael Camilo - What's Up?
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Yasmin Williams - Urban Driftwood
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Very enjoyable mix of classic, early-Sabbath doom and NWOBHM. More so than the cover suggests ;) Nothing here reinvents the wheel, but it sounds great and the songs are very tightly written. Listened to this several times over the last few days.
Favorite tracks: Return to Salem's Gate, Early Moods (doom-y Iron Maiden!) and Curse the Light (a little heavier than the rest...and THAT mid-song riff with the cowbell!)
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Minor Moon - An Opening
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Manchester Orchestra - Mean Everything To Nothing
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new dreadnought is not disappointing, as i didn't have high expectations, but it was underwhelming anyways. idk the more they polish off their metal edges the less interesting they get
Ok, so I ignored the existence of this band until I read these posts.
Listening to a couple of songs from the album they just released...they sound a bit weird and all over the place, but I'm intrigued. Are there other albums I should check out/start from?
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Awesome tunes there! Just listened to Species and its going into my rotation. The ST is just a full on forever classic man. There's a band called CONTRARIAN that are very similar to Atheist and Cynic. Check that out if you can. :metal
I'll check out Contrarian...speaking of that Atheist/Cynic sound...do you guys know the Australian band Stargazer? This is their album from last year
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Not available on streaming platforms, as far as I know...but available on their Bandcamp page. Quite interesting. The bass on this thing is AWESOME. Fretless, not just technical for the sake of being technical, it's the star of the show.
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2 of my Top 3 albums in that update, Bluefish.
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Awesome tunes there! Just listened to Species and its going into my rotation. The ST is just a full on forever classic man. There's a band called CONTRARIAN that are very similar to Atheist and Cynic. Check that out if you can. :metal
I'll check out Contrarian...speaking of that Atheist/Cynic sound...do you guys know the Australian band Stargazer? This is their album from last year
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Not available on streaming platforms, as far as I know...but available on their Bandcamp page. Quite interesting. The bass on this thing is AWESOME. Fretless, not just technical for the sake of being technical, it's the star of the show.
I'm all over this! Thanks! Contrarian isn't as extreme as Atheist and Cynic but definitely hear the influence in parts.
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I’m on an old school thrash kick. Just rebought Game Over by Nuclear Assault. I really wish these guys would have stayed together. In their prime, they were one of the greatest thrash metal bands ever. The first three albums and The Plague EP are just solid gold perfection. Then the wheels started to fall off with Out of Order, and completely fell off with Something Wicked.
I did just get their reunion EP “Pounder” in the mail today and I haven’t even listened to it yet.
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Jammindude! I Love Nuclear Assault! Game Over and The Plague are tops for me. I noticed they took off the song Lesbians. Do you happen to have that original cd? I would swap CD ripps with you if there's anything you're looking for?
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Jammindude! I Love Nuclear Assault! Game Over and The Plague are tops for me. I noticed they took off the song Lesbians. Do you happen to have that original cd? I would swap CD ripps with you if there's anything you're looking for?
I have never seen that song on the CD. As far as I know, that was only on the cassette version and my friend owned it years ago. Obviously that song wouldn’t go over very well these days, but back in the day it was just a bunch of young men “taking the piss”. :rollin :rollin
I always loved the early albums, but to me, they hit their stride on Handle With Care. I still maintain that that’s in the top five thrash metal albums ever produced by anyone. Period.
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I looked, yes, it was cassette only. I just wanted the original pressing period. Handle With Care is excellent as well. Check out some of the Whiplash stuff, especially the first two. "Walk The Plank!". Great stuff :metal
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This evenings listening...
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new dreadnought is not disappointing, as i didn't have high expectations, but it was underwhelming anyways. idk the more they polish off their metal edges the less interesting they get
Ok, so I ignored the existence of this band until I read these posts.
Listening to a couple of songs from the album they just released...they sound a bit weird and all over the place, but I'm intrigued. Are there other albums I should check out/start from?
was only ever super into their first one tbh, it's been like a slow but steady decline with each subsequent one
production's a little rough but otherwise it's good stuff
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This evenings listening...
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new dreadnought is not disappointing, as i didn't have high expectations, but it was underwhelming anyways. idk the more they polish off their metal edges the less interesting they get
Ok, so I ignored the existence of this band until I read these posts.
Listening to a couple of songs from the album they just released...they sound a bit weird and all over the place, but I'm intrigued. Are there other albums I should check out/start from?
was only ever super into their first one tbh, it's been like a slow but steady decline with each subsequent one
production's a little rough but otherwise it's good stuff
Yea, I'd say Bridging Realms is my favourite of the bunch. I'll give the new one a second listen as some of it sounded interesting enough.
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What an album :metal
I'm onto the new Megadeth album now :metal
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Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington, Leo Genovese, and Esperanza Spalding - Live at the Detroit Jazz Festival
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Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes
Best hip-hop album of the year.
One of the best hip-hop albums I’ve ever heard.
This year has been absolutely fantastic for music so far. I think I rated like 5 albums 5/5.
Which albums? I need some new music so I'm curious :P
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
black midi - Hellfire
Everything Everything - Raw Data Feel
The new Beach House could get there too.
Thanks, I wasn't that much into the Black Country, New Road, and I didn't like black midi's previous record, but I'll check the others out :tup
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I've been on a Blondie binge all week, so I'm rotating between their first 4 albums (Blondie, Plastic Letters, Parallel Lines, and Eat To The Beat).
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Today's spins. Out of the new ones, Megadeth is solid but I'm not sure it's quite as good as Dystopia. It's still great though and I love the cover of Police Truck.
New Butterfly Effect was pretty bland and uninteresting to be honest, I'm unlikely to revist.
The new King Buffalo was more promising, but then I really loved their last.
As for the rest, I've been continuing my Napalm Death binge with this mid 90s effort. Apparently the album was pretty slated, probably because it sounds more like Fear Factory than their early grind days. I didn't mind it at all though.
Nile and Teenage Bottlerocket are both great, for very different reasons.
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I've been on a Blondie binge all week, so I'm rotating between their first 4 albums (Blondie, Plastic Letters, Parallel Lines, and Eat To The Beat).
Zydar, that is a great 4 album run. Eat To The Beat is literally one of my all time favorite albums.
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The biggie today was of course the new Megadeth, and to a lesser extent, the new Blind Guardian. Hit them each three times at work today and then the Megadeth again after work.
But one album released today that I am loving is this:
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I got into Trial with their 2017 album Motherless, which...let's just say is unique. But their new album Feed The Fire has a much more classic metal sound.
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The biggie today was of course the new Megadeth, and to a lesser extent, the new Blind Guardian. Hit them each three times at work today and then the Megadeth again after work.
But one album released today that I am loving is this:
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I got into Trial with their 2017 album Motherless, which...let's just say is unique. But their new album Feed The Fire has a much more classic metal sound.
Just one listen in, I enjoyed the heck out of the Megadeth album, while Blind Guardian unfortunately didn't grab me as much. Will revisit for sure, but I'm afraid it will be another one that won't really stick. Haven't been a gigantic fan of the last couple from them, At the Edge of Time and Beyond the Red Mirror. This one is a bit different, for sure, but I haven't felt it has that BG "magic" either. Don't know, we'll see...hope it grows...
Trial intrigues me...haven't heard a single note from the band yet, what is your pitch? :biggrin:
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Trial intrigues me...haven't heard a single note from the band yet, what is your pitch? :biggrin:
Just start with the first song. ;D Like I said, this is way more classic metal.
If you want to try something quite offbeat, try Motherless. Just remember that the songs work much better in the context of the full album.
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Probably their best album in 20 years! Great stuff!
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I was watching this video on YouTube last night and this album was cited as being one of the albums that paved the way for technical/progressive death metal albums in the early 90s.
I think although this is a thrash album, the prominent, jazzy bass they had going on was a big part of the influence. It's not a bad album at all and I'd give it another go for sure.
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The new Etrange album is very good. (FFO LTE and SX)
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https://etrange.bandcamp.com/album/enigme
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I was watching this video on YouTube last night and this album was cited as being one of the albums that paved the way for technical/progressive death metal albums in the early 90s.
I think although this is a thrash album, the prominent, jazzy bass they had going on was a big part of the influence. It's not a bad album at all and I'd give it another go for sure.
Love this one! I mean, Alan Tecchio's vocals don't really fit with any of the music :biggrin: But yes, instrumentally it was as crazy as it got at the time it came out...
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Love love love this album. Saw them on this tour!
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I was watching this video on YouTube last night and this album was cited as being one of the albums that paved the way for technical/progressive death metal albums in the early 90s.
I think although this is a thrash album, the prominent, jazzy bass they had going on was a big part of the influence. It's not a bad album at all and I'd give it another go for sure.
Love this one! I mean, Alan Tecchio's vocals don't really fit with any of the music :biggrin: But yes, instrumentally it was as crazy as it got at the time it came out...
I have this one on CD. It's difficult to get into for sure but some insane stuff going on. A great listen.
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Some of what I was listening to yesterday evening along with this mornings spins.
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I was watching this video on YouTube last night and this album was cited as being one of the albums that paved the way for technical/progressive death metal albums in the early 90s.
I think although this is a thrash album, the prominent, jazzy bass they had going on was a big part of the influence. It's not a bad album at all and I'd give it another go for sure.
Love this one! I mean, Alan Tecchio's vocals don't really fit with any of the music :biggrin: But yes, instrumentally it was as crazy as it got at the time it came out...
I have this one on CD. It's difficult to get into for sure but some insane stuff going on. A great listen.
Yea I'm definitely going to revisit, there was a lot going on.
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I just loaded an mp3 player with:
IMMOLATION discography.
PESTILENCE discography.
DEICIDE discography.
MACABRE discography.
Suicidal Tendencies- first album and Join The Army.
Cryptic Slaughter- Convicted.
Attitude Adjustment- American Paranoia.
Black Flag- Slip It In.
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I just loaded an mp3 player with:
IMMOLATION discography.
PESTILENCE discography.
DEICIDE discography.
MACABRE discography.
Suicidal Tendencies- first album and Join The Army.
Cryptic Slaughter- Convicted.
Attitude Adjustment- American Paranoia.
Black Flag- Slip It In.
Nice! Think I'm going to be downloading a fair bit of Napalm Death and Pestilence to add to my ipod.
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Currently playing this, and damn it is a really good live record.
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Luke! I love King Diamond and that live album is excellent! I saw him in NYC when they played Abigail start to finish, Exodus opened for him. Love me some Bonded In Blood and Pleasures Of The Flesh! :metal
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Luke! I love King Diamond and that live album is excellent! I saw him in NYC when they played Abigail start to finish, Exodus opened for him. Love me some Bonded In Blood and Pleasures Of The Flesh! :metal
I went to two KD shows on the Them tour in 1988. I was not a fan, and I left after the opening bands, who were the reasons for me even going. I do wish I had stuck around for a couple of songs, but he was not my scene at all back then.
9/6/88-Flotsam & Jetsam
11/3/88-Armored Saint
It's amazing that he came through and played the same clubs twice in a 2 month period.
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I was always a big fan of Mercyful Fate and KD. I wish I saw Armored Saint back then. As far as Flotsam... Seen them multiple times and they are always amazing.
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I was always a big fan of Mercyful Fate and KD. I wish I saw Armored Saint back then. As far as Flotsam... Seen them multiple times and they are always amazing.
The thing is, I got into Armored Saint because we hung around "for a couple of songs" after Helloween in 1987, but ended up being blown away and stayed for their whole set.
Like I said, I had no qualms about leaving. MF/KD was not my thing, and were one of the reasons that I briefly lost interest in metal....which was saved single handedly by Helloween.
I don't know when you saw F&J, but the tours they for No Place and When The Storm Comes Down were the best. Troy Gregory was amazing on bass and on stage. Those are two of my all time favorite albums. They really missed him.
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I just loaded an mp3 player with:
IMMOLATION discography.
PESTILENCE discography.
DEICIDE discography.
MACABRE discography.
Suicidal Tendencies- first album and Join The Army.
Cryptic Slaughter- Convicted.
Attitude Adjustment- American Paranoia.
Black Flag- Slip It In.
Nice! Think I'm going to be downloading a fair bit of Napalm Death and Pestilence to add to my ipod.
(https://i.discogs.com/Sdcp3xXIOwNohQmBxeKjVFGh1BC57mheIrXI_MetM_0/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:589/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTIyMDQ3/NDctMTI2OTk3OTQw/OS5qcGVn.jpeg)
Currently playing this, and damn it is a really good live record.
Michael Moon absolutely ruins this for me. I mean, does he even know how to play, or is he randomly hitting shit? Didn't even bother to learn anything in the slightest.
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I was always a big fan of Mercyful Fate and KD. I wish I saw Armored Saint back then. As far as Flotsam... Seen them multiple times and they are always amazing.
The thing is, I got into Armored Saint because we hung around "for a couple of songs" after Helloween in 1987, but ended up being blown away and stayed for their whole set.
Like I said, I had no qualms about leaving. MF/KD was not my thing, and were one of the reasons that I briefly lost interest in metal....which was saved single handedly by Helloween.
I don't know when you saw F&J, but the tours they for No Place and When The Storm Comes Down were the best. Troy Gregory was amazing on bass and on stage. Those are two of my all time favorite albums. They really missed him.
This kind of surprises me but at the same time it doesn't. I think we all go through those phases where you're like, "lol, WTF is this?" I saw Glen Drover with Megadeth and loved his performances and sought out his other stuff. When I saw King Diamond and heard House of God, it was almost embarrassing. Things come around though once you get over that.
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I was always a big fan of Mercyful Fate and KD. I wish I saw Armored Saint back then. As far as Flotsam... Seen them multiple times and they are always amazing.
The thing is, I got into Armored Saint because we hung around "for a couple of songs" after Helloween in 1987, but ended up being blown away and stayed for their whole set.
Like I said, I had no qualms about leaving. MF/KD was not my thing, and were one of the reasons that I briefly lost interest in metal....which was saved single handedly by Helloween.
I don't know when you saw F&J, but the tours they for No Place and When The Storm Comes Down were the best. Troy Gregory was amazing on bass and on stage. Those are two of my all time favorite albums. They really missed him.
This kind of surprises me but at the same time it doesn't. I think we all go through those phases where you're like, "lol, WTF is this?" I saw Glen Drover with Megadeth and loved his performances and sought out his other stuff. When I saw King Diamond and heard House of God, it was almost embarrassing. Things come around though once you get over that.
I graduated high school in the spring of 1986...just for time reference. I was exposed to speed/thrash metal early on, so bands like MF, Slayer (first album), Tank, Kill 'Em All......but while I liked the music, part of me wasn't into the imagery and rough vocals of metal. That's why in high school I gravitated to Iron Maiden, Dio...cleaner vocals.
It wasn't until I heard Keepers Pt.1 that really rekindled my love of speed metal. Then everything opened up. Still, I thought KD was a joke. The face paint and all. I had a friend that was really into him, but I just couldn't.. His voice is still not something I really like, which is why I gravitate to his later albums.
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I was always a big fan of Mercyful Fate and KD. I wish I saw Armored Saint back then. As far as Flotsam... Seen them multiple times and they are always amazing.
The thing is, I got into Armored Saint because we hung around "for a couple of songs" after Helloween in 1987, but ended up being blown away and stayed for their whole set.
Like I said, I had no qualms about leaving. MF/KD was not my thing, and were one of the reasons that I briefly lost interest in metal....which was saved single handedly by Helloween.
I don't know when you saw F&J, but the tours they for No Place and When The Storm Comes Down were the best. Troy Gregory was amazing on bass and on stage. Those are two of my all time favorite albums. They really missed him.
This kind of surprises me but at the same time it doesn't. I think we all go through those phases where you're like, "lol, WTF is this?" I saw Glen Drover with Megadeth and loved his performances and sought out his other stuff. When I saw King Diamond and heard House of God, it was almost embarrassing. Things come around though once you get over that.
I graduated high school in the spring of 1986...just for time reference. I was exposed to speed/thrash metal early on, so bands like MF, Slayer (first album), Tank, Kill 'Em All......but while I liked the music, part of me wasn't into the imagery and rough vocals of metal. That's why in high school I gravitated to Iron Maiden, Dio...cleaner vocals.
It wasn't until I heard Keepers Pt.1 that really rekindled my love of speed metal. Then everything opened up. Still, I thought KD was a joke. The face paint and all. I had a friend that was really into him, but I just couldn't.. His voice is still not something I really like, which is why I gravitate to his later albums.
Yeah, haha, exactly my point. I still laugh at it now, but I love him. There's a video on Youtube where he's performing without the makeup and it's fucking badass. He never needed it I thought but saying that, I wasn't around back then to properly judge.
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King Diamond was always theatrical and his music, fictional stories. The makeup never phased me. His voice, well, listen to the Bee Gees, notably the song Tragedy, I would love to hear King cover that. So KD is metal Bee Gees. As far as Michael Moon, he joined during Abigail, he actually played on the bonus track, Shrine. He was very young at the time so he probably needed more rehearsals before the tour.
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So KD is metal Bee Gees.
:rollin :rollin
I came to KD very late in the game, after GMYS..P. I had zero interest in the late 80's. I wish I did, but I just couldn't take him seriously.
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So KD is metal Bee Gees.
:rollin :rollin
I came to KD very late in the game, after GMYS..P. I had zero interest in the late 80's. I wish I did, but I just couldn't take him seriously.
Love old MF and KD!!!! I was with Damn The Machine as a roadie when they toured with Flotsam and Voi Vod. Can't remember what Flotsam album that was. A TMI Funny story, I used Flotsam's tour bus bathroom for a dump and flooded it. Erik and Michael ate at the same Chinese restaurant that day with myself and Chris Poland and I'm pretty sure the others followed my lead. :lol
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WOW!
Yeah, I love F&J. Saw them a bunch of times back in the day. Michael was funny. He'd wear a nice collared polo shirt and was the fastest headbanger I've ever seen.
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WOW!
Yeah, I love F&J. Saw them a bunch of times back in the day. Michael was funny. He'd wear a nice collared polo shirt and was the fastest headbanger I've ever seen.
Michael was such a goofball, totally awesome dude!!!!
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I have to say that this is my go to Ozzy album.
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Glad to spark some King Diamond discussions. I discovered Mercyful Fate and King Diamond, probably like many others, after hearing Metallica's Garage Inc album. I gave all the bands they covered a good go, but for the most part think the covers are better than the originals.
I also absolutely LOVED the song In The Fire, from the Roadrunner United project. This song features King Diamond on vocals.
I have never been overly sold on King's theatrics, but I find it interesting abd I've probably persevered more than I have with other artists.
I know I picked up a cheap second hand copy of Abigail back in the mid 00s, and then downloaded most of his 80s output. I've just found myself digging back into a lot of classic 80s/90s metal recently, and King Diamond has some nice surprises.
This was my first time listening to The Spider's Lullaby and damn, great first impression. It strikes me as one his heaviest albums.
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Wish I liked this half as much as I do the original, which is my all time favourite live album. I think they should've only played songs that weren't on the original, such as Orion, To Live is to Die, And Justice for All or Fade to Black. Fuck, can you imagine! I like most of the songs that weren't on the original though, they just weren't the ones I wanted to hear.
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So KD is metal Bee Gees.
:rollin :rollin
I came to KD very late in the game, after GMYS..P. I had zero interest in the late 80's. I wish I did, but I just couldn't take him seriously.
Love old MF and KD!!!! I was with Damn The Machine as a roadie when they toured with Flotsam and Voi Vod. Can't remember what Flotsam album that was. A TMI Funny story, I used Flotsam's tour bus bathroom for a dump and flooded it. Erik and Michael ate at the same Chinese restaurant that day with myself and Chris Poland and I'm pretty sure the others followed my lead. :lol
This story makes you a celebrity Tom. Outstanding. :lol
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As years go by, TSL keeps going up my KD list. It could be top 5. Such an underrated, under appreciated album. His heaviest album too.
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As years go by, TSL keeps going up my KD list. It could be top 5. Such an underrated, under appreciated album. His heaviest album too.
There are certainly some great riffs and I'll be giving it another spin before the end of the week. What are your top 5 then dude?
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Bitchin Bajas - Bajascillators
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Love old MF and KD!!!! I was with Damn The Machine as a roadie when they toured with Flotsam and Voi Vod. Can't remember what Flotsam album that was. A TMI Funny story, I used Flotsam's tour bus bathroom for a dump and flooded it. Erik and Michael ate at the same Chinese restaurant that day with myself and Chris Poland and I'm pretty sure the others followed my lead. :lol
Damn the Machine!! That was such a good band/record (they only had one, correct)? Loved Chris Poland's playing...
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This is a very cool album...
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This is a very cool album...
Yea it's one of those I'll forget about then am always surprised when I come back to it like "why don't I listen to this more often?"
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Couldn't resist this after talking about it earlier :metal
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As years go by, TSL keeps going up my KD list. It could be top 5. Such an underrated, under appreciated album. His heaviest album too.
I actually love that album.
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As years go by, TSL keeps going up my KD list. It could be top 5. Such an underrated, under appreciated album. His heaviest album too.
I actually love that album.
TSL was my first KD album. Bought it when it came out, and at the time I had no knowledge of him or Mercyful Fate. Haven't checked it out in a while, I should revisit.
Can't say I'm a huge KD fan but, as much as they might be obvious choices, I think Abigail, Them and Conspiracy are great, great albums. I have a soft spot for The Eye too. Like I said, I haven't revisited the rest (including TSL) in a bit, so maybe it's time to do that...
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Stryper- Against the Law
Boston- s/t
Rush- Hold Your Fire
Van Halen- 1984
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As years go by, TSL keeps going up my KD list. It could be top 5. Such an underrated, under appreciated album. His heaviest album too.
I actually love that album.
TSL was my first KD album. Bought it when it came out, and at the time I had no knowledge of him or Mercyful Fate. Haven't checked it out in a while, I should revisit.
Well, I just re-listened to The Spider's Lullabye and it was great! I remembered it being a little more direct than the typical KD album, and indeed it is...I guess in part it's because it's not a concept/story (except for the last few songs). Great riffs and melodies all around. Good stuff!
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Michael Romeo's new solo album (again). That guy slays his instrument like few others; also love Dino's vocals.
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The Beatles - Abbey Road
Mercyful Fate - Don't Break the Oath
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Megadeth - Youthanasia
Dream Theater - A View From the Top of the World
King's X - Ear Candy
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Steven Wilson - To The Bone
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Lean Year - Sides
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Love old MF and KD!!!! I was with Damn The Machine as a roadie when they toured with Flotsam and Voi Vod. Can't remember what Flotsam album that was. A TMI Funny story, I used Flotsam's tour bus bathroom for a dump and flooded it. Erik and Michael ate at the same Chinese restaurant that day with myself and Chris Poland and I'm pretty sure the others followed my lead. :lol
Damn the Machine!! That was such a good band/record (they only had one, correct)? Loved Chris Poland's playing...
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This is a very cool album...
DTM had only one album but recently released a CDs worth of demos. Basically demos of the album. You can find it on Qobuz.
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Asunojokei - Island
One one hand this album art is completely unfitting to what the music sounds like but at the same time it kinda works. :lol
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Bill Orcutt - Music for Four Guitars
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Asunojokei - Island
One one hand this album art is completely unfitting to what the music sounds like but at the same time it kinda works. :lol
I know what you mean. A perfect example of why you shouldn't judge a post-black metal album by it's anime cover.
I really liked this album. I didn't really like the last Deafheaven album, and this is way better anyway.
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I didn't really like the last Deafheaven album, and this is way better anyway.
That's a pretty low bar, though. :P
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Kris Kristofferson - Live at Gilley's - Pasadena, TX: September 15, 1981
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I didn't really like the last Deafheaven album, and this is way better anyway.
That's a pretty low bar, though. :P
This is true. I have a sure fire way to determine whether I will like a certain album. I ask my "Does this album sound in anyway like a Morrisey record?". If the answer is no then chances are I'll like it. Unfortunately Infinite Granite was unable to pass this simple test.
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Lou Turner - Microcosmos
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I didn't really like the last Deafheaven album, and this is way better anyway.
That's a pretty low bar, though. :P
This is true. I have a sure fire way to determine whether I will like a certain album. I ask my "Does this album sound in anyway like a Morrisey record?". If the answer is no then chances are I'll like it. Unfortunately Infinite Granite was unable to pass this simple test.
:lol
I'm listening to it again for the first time since like, the month it came out. I think it could have been an okay album if the vocalist didn't sound asleep the entire time.
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King's X - Three Sides of One
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I didn't really like the last Deafheaven album, and this is way better anyway.
That's a pretty low bar, though. :P
This is true. I have a sure fire way to determine whether I will like a certain album. I ask my "Does this album sound in anyway like a Morrisey record?". If the answer is no then chances are I'll like it. Unfortunately Infinite Granite was unable to pass this simple test.
:lol
I'm listening to it again for the first time since like, the month it came out. I think it could have been an okay album if the vocalist didn't sound asleep the entire time.
Yea it was one of last years low points.
(https://i.discogs.com/ESzpzr0Wbgfk-Yg8Sl_D_27Tpod_Nz2q5vmEG-OpzCw/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:585/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE3MTYw/ODQtMTQ0MTIxMTUx/MC02NTAyLmpwZWc.jpeg) (https://i.discogs.com/mq8W_yMI4bbBuR7jL70wE_cFM8303ytzi0GGNK1c4K4/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTI3MTA1/MDItMTQyNDE2MDEw/NC04NDQzLmpwZWc.jpeg)
Trying out a few thrash gems now.
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I haven't spent as much time with Deafheaven as I'd like, so I'm only vaguely familiar with their earlier work, but to offer a counter opinion, I did enjoy that album. "Shellstar" and "Mombasa" were standout tracks. It's mostly the lush, textured guitar work that I like, but I don't mind the vocals, the distant, calm and relaxed approach makes for a refreshing listen, and also effectively contrasts the shrieks when they come in later.
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I didn't really like the last Deafheaven album, and this is way better anyway.
That's a pretty low bar, though. :P
This is true. I have a sure fire way to determine whether I will like a certain album. I ask my "Does this album sound in anyway like a Morrisey record?". If the answer is no then chances are I'll like it. Unfortunately Infinite Granite was unable to pass this simple test.
:lol
I'm listening to it again for the first time since like, the month it came out. I think it could have been an okay album if the vocalist didn't sound asleep the entire time.
Yea it was one of last years low points.
(https://i.discogs.com/ESzpzr0Wbgfk-Yg8Sl_D_27Tpod_Nz2q5vmEG-OpzCw/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:585/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE3MTYw/ODQtMTQ0MTIxMTUx/MC02NTAyLmpwZWc.jpeg) (https://i.discogs.com/mq8W_yMI4bbBuR7jL70wE_cFM8303ytzi0GGNK1c4K4/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTI3MTA1/MDItMTQyNDE2MDEw/NC04NDQzLmpwZWc.jpeg)
Trying out a few thrash gems now.
Both amazing albums. I went to school with Derek Sykes of Hammer :metal
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Is that the one with Epidemic of Violence on it? One of the greatest thrash songs.
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Is that the one with Epidemic of Violence on it? One of the greatest thrash songs.
That would be the title track of their second album. Relentless thrash brutality on that one!
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Is that the one with Epidemic of Violence on it? One of the greatest thrash songs.
That would be the title track of their second album. Relentless thrash brutality on that one!
Personally their demo Necrology is their best. I wish that demo was pressed on CD.
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Public Service Broadcasting - The Race For Space
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I didn't really like the last Deafheaven album, and this is way better anyway.
That's a pretty low bar, though. :P
This is true. I have a sure fire way to determine whether I will like a certain album. I ask my "Does this album sound in anyway like a Morrisey record?". If the answer is no then chances are I'll like it. Unfortunately Infinite Granite was unable to pass this simple test.
:lol
I'm listening to it again for the first time since like, the month it came out. I think it could have been an okay album if the vocalist didn't sound asleep the entire time.
Yea it was one of last years low points.
(https://i.discogs.com/ESzpzr0Wbgfk-Yg8Sl_D_27Tpod_Nz2q5vmEG-OpzCw/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:585/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE3MTYw/ODQtMTQ0MTIxMTUx/MC02NTAyLmpwZWc.jpeg) (https://i.discogs.com/mq8W_yMI4bbBuR7jL70wE_cFM8303ytzi0GGNK1c4K4/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTI3MTA1/MDItMTQyNDE2MDEw/NC04NDQzLmpwZWc.jpeg)
Trying out a few thrash gems now.
Both amazing albums. I went to school with Derek Sykes of Hammer :metal
That Artillery album is so amazing and underrated. Fucking riff after riff.
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hell yeah :2metal:
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Minor Moon - Tethers
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hell yeah :2metal:
Saw this on the RYM charts, worth checking out? Most of the highest-charting metal on RYM does little for me. :P
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Manchester Orchestra - Simple Math
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:metal
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:metal
Excellent album! Elegy is my favorite. :metal
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Sean Shibe - Lost & Found
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Queen: A Night At The Opera (we know why today)
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Revocation-Netherheaven
Metal Blade is premiering it right now on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRyJ0gSvK5U
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Revocation-Netherheaven
Metal Blade is premiering it right now on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRyJ0gSvK5U
Any good? Looking forward to it tomorrow
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Revocation-Netherheaven
Metal Blade is premiering it right now on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRyJ0gSvK5U
Any good? Looking forward to it tomorrow
It is :metal :metal :metal
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New Revocation is amazing. But they have never released a bad album.
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Kip Winger - Songs From The Ocean Floor
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so this kinda just rules??
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This is an amazing song. I just finished listening and man that was an amazing journey.
The last 10 min. is so awesome and it reprises a melody that I loved in the middle part of the song.
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This is an amazing song. I just finished listening and man that was an amazing journey.
The last 10 min. is so awesome and it reprises a melody that I loved in the middle part of the song.
Nice, I'll queue this up for later. Just starting through today's new releases. First up, Banefyre by Crippled Black Phoenix.
(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Banefyre-Crippled-Black-Phoenix.jpg)
OK, so this was a loooong album, clocking in over an hour and a half, but it feels like a bit of a return to form for the band. I wasn't too into their previous album but this was positive, although a lot to digest.
Next up is the new Holy Fawn record, Dimensional Bleed.
(https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/782023.jpg)
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Over the last few days...
Some revisits sparked by threads on DTF
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c3/Alter_Bridge_-_The_Last_Hero_%28album_cover%29.jpg) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/Alter_Bridge_-_Walk_the_Sky.png)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712gt-kNyrL._SL1425_.jpg) (https://i.discogs.com/x04vuRE5DG3l5HpSwmcQ2h2a_qG9fvziyxJhaUxagvU/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:591/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTU5MTM1/NC0xNDA3NTE2ODM4/LTE1NzEuanBlZw.jpeg)
(https://i.discogs.com/vbIRcT9Jh7vLGmlKn9dwRAwVc1x9K4zwq-nyb3ASqbY/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTMxMTMx/MzQtMTQwNjQ3MDI0/MC02MDQ1LmpwZWc.jpeg) (https://i.discogs.com/Ki9KJNa_AAXnA2C16icBcaNp6IDH0TCXmnPT60ZBkkg/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTI4NTMx/MjUtMTU3NzI5MTE1/NC02NTM5LmpwZWc.jpeg)
Then some other stuff:
(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Blind-Guardian-The-God-Machine_4000px-scaled.jpg) (https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Megadeth_The-Sick-01.jpg)
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- Blind Guardian is growing a little with further listens, but I feel the second half drops quite a bit in quality - favorite songs at the moment: Damnation and Secrets of the American Gods.
- Megadeth is very, very good.
- Ocean of Grief - Nightfall's Lament: a nice slab of death/doom from 2018. It doesn't have a ton of variation, but the mood/atmosphere is great. Fantastic guitar melodies - they remind me a bit of Enshine...
- Replicant - Malignant Reality: this is pretty cool. It's death metal with some dissonant stuff going on, but it can groove too. Great riffs. It starts to blend towards the end, and the howling vocals can be, um, an acquired taste, but it's an album I enjoyed from last year
- Cellar Darling - This is the Sound: I love their more recent album, The Spell, and for some reason I hadn't gotten around to hearing their previous one yet. While it might not have the same "conceptual depth", it's very good too. They have a pretty unique "something" about them.
- Spirit Adrift - Divide the Darkness: My favorite album from them. It's where, for my taste, the doom and classic metal components of their music have the best balance. Great songs (and a few nods to some classics - Bark at the Moon, For Whom the Bell Tolls...?)
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Lake Street Dive - Fun Machine: The Sequel
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Today:
Alter Bridge - AB III
Helloween - Helloween
Rush - Signals
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so this kinda just rules??
Wow, thanks for the rec, this sounds excellent! :tup
I started it just to sample it and, well, I listened to the whole thing :) I mean, there is a lot to digest in that it's really one long song, but it actually doesn't sound pretentious (which sometimes can be the case with this type of albums). There's a ton of beautiful melodies in here, and the right amount of brutality. Great stuff, I'll definitely revisit.
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Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade - Long Gone
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This is an amazing song. I just finished listening and man that was an amazing journey.
The last 10 min. is so awesome and it reprises a melody that I loved in the middle part of the song.
This really was quite the journey. Lots of Queen parallels, as well as video game music nods. Good stuff, cheers dude
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Revocation-Netherheaven
Metal Blade is premiering it right now on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRyJ0gSvK5U
Any good? Looking forward to it tomorrow
It is :metal :metal :metal
This is definitely going to be one of the better albums this year. "Galleries of Morbid Artistry" was especially a highlight, some gnarly riffs as well as some really engaging clean passages serendipitously uncharacteristic of them.
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The biggie today was of course the new Megadeth, and to a lesser extent, the new Blind Guardian. Hit them each three times at work today and then the Megadeth again after work.
But one album released today that I am loving is this:
(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Feed-The-Fire-Trial.png)
I got into Trial with their 2017 album Motherless, which...let's just say is unique. But their new album Feed The Fire has a much more classic metal sound.
Just one listen in, I enjoyed the heck out of the Megadeth album, while Blind Guardian unfortunately didn't grab me as much. Will revisit for sure, but I'm afraid it will be another one that won't really stick. Haven't been a gigantic fan of the last couple from them, At the Edge of Time and Beyond the Red Mirror. This one is a bit different, for sure, but I haven't felt it has that BG "magic" either. Don't know, we'll see...hope it grows...
Trial intrigues me...haven't heard a single note from the band yet, what is your pitch? :biggrin:
Tim - I finally got to this. I'm loving it! :tup
I thought it was going to be more predictably "classic metal" but, while that's the blueprint for sure, there's something more to it...between the vocals and the production, there's a super-cool vibe throughout. And it gets more and more epic as it progresses.
I'll have to check out the rest too. I see Motherless is available, but Vessel (their debut?) is not.
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Awesome Nick!!
I am actually not familiar with Vessel.
Motherless is its own animal. It is quite interesting and needs to be taken as a whole album.
Feed The Fire is way more accessible, but still a great listen.
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Savatage Edge Of Thorns. I revisited this and I love it!!!!
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Savatage Edge Of Thorns. I revisited this and I love it!!!!
Couldn’t agree more! There are days when it’s my favorite Savatage album, believe it or not…
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Savatage Edge Of Thorns. I revisited this and I love it!!!!
Couldn’t agree more! There are days when it’s my favorite Savatage album, believe it or not…
I believe it, its great! When it first came out I dismissed it without really giving it a fair shot.
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Savatage Edge Of Thorns. I revisited this and I love it!!!!
That's a bold statement. :neverusethis:
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so this kinda just rules??
Yea, you're not wrong.
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Trial - Feed The Fire. A TAC recommendation that is actually good 😳😳😳. Whatever next? 😁😁
Skid Row - The Gang’s All Here. Decent.
Blind Guardian- The God Machine. Ok, but nothing really stood out on first listen.
Dynazty - Final Advent. It was ok.
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Trial - Feed The Fire. A TAC recommendation that is actually good 😳😳😳. Whatever next? 😁😁
:lol
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Savatage Edge Of Thorns. I revisited this and I love it!!!!
That's a bold statement. :neverusethis:
:lol
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I'm on this right now. It's quite excellent.
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I actually have this in my Spotify library. This album is chill AF. I like it.
I have to check out the Replicant. That sounds really interesting.
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What's Ocean Of Grief like? Is it melancholic like Pallbearer?
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What's Ocean Of Grief like? Is it melancholic like Pallbearer?
Don't know Pallbearer, but dropping the needle on their last album, Oceans Of Grief is way mor cleaner and impactful. Definitely TAComended.
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David Bowie - Hours…
I’m really surprised, this is generally considered a bad Bowie album but I actually liked it a lot on first listen.
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What's Ocean Of Grief like? Is it melancholic like Pallbearer?
Don't know Pallbearer, but dropping the needle on their last album, Oceans Of Grief is way mor cleaner and impactful. Definitely TAComended.
Thanks! I'm on it!
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What's Ocean Of Grief like? Is it melancholic like Pallbearer?
Don't know Pallbearer, but dropping the needle on their last album, Oceans Of Grief is way mor cleaner and impactful. Definitely TAComended.
Pallbearer is more on the epic/doom side of things (especially their first couple of albums) and, unless I'm misremembering, it's all clean vocals. Oceans of Grief's music is melancholic death-doom, with harsh vocals. Think Insomnium and a little bit of (very) early Amorphis. The guitar leads on this are gorgeous.
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Ocean of Grief definitely seems up my alley. I can't get Insomnium to click for me, but this is closer to the Swallow The Sun/Daylight Dies sort of stuff I love.
There should be an Ocean tour. Ocean of Grief, Oceans of Slumber, The Ocean.
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Just discovered this today, and I ended up listening to the whole thing.
(https://theprogspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Albumcover_Home-e1662413751913-1024x1024.jpg)
First listen, and this is a fantastic album. Sold as a progressive metal opera, and if anyone is bored with Avantasia, I'd suggest giving this a try. Heavier and more progressive.
https://ardarith.bandcamp.com/album/home
https://www.ardarith.com/
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So, so good.
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Ocean of Grief definitely seems up my alley. I can't get Insomnium to click for me, but this is closer to the Swallow The Sun/Daylight Dies sort of stuff I love.
There should be an Ocean tour. Ocean of Grief, Oceans of Slumber, The Ocean.
Yep, they don't have the "melodeath" component of the Insomnium sound...so yes, I agree they have more of that desperate/melancholic sound of early Swallow the Sun and Daylight Dies.
I'd be down for that tour :)
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/59/Quebec_%28Front_Cover%29.png) (https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Astronoid-Radiant-Bloom-01-scaled.jpg)
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1472408605_10.jpg) (https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Der-Weg-einer-Freiheit-Noktvrn_01.jpg)
Good batch from yesterday and this morning.
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Badge Epoque Ensemble - Clouds of Joy
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Jockstrap - I Love You Jennifer B
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Silversun Pickups - Physical Thrills.
Surprisingly good album
(https://media.pitchfork.com/photos/62ffabb71a1fa956744e5ac9/1:1/w_320,c_limit/Silversun%20Pickups%20-%20Physical%20Thrills.jpeg)
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Queen - The Miracle
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Manchester Orchestra - Cope
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Sam Bush - King Of My World
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(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Survival-Of-The-Sickest-Bloodbath.jpg) (https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/An-Abstract-Illusion-Woe-01-scaled.jpg)
(https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/glaciermedia/import/lmp-all/801205-kinggizz.jpg) (https://images.roughtrade.com/product/images/files/000/227/914/original/a4180188241_16.jpg?1633769217)
(https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1111_Persefone_RGB-1-scaled.jpg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0080916338_10.jpg)
Damn, I forgot how good the song Katabasis is :metal
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Michael Camillo - Caribe
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I started using this random album generator last year. It will randomly generate an album every day from one of those '1001 albums you must hear before you die'.
https://1001albumsgenerator.com/twosuitsluke83/history (https://1001albumsgenerator.com/twosuitsluke83/history)
Here's a link to the site, and also my profile. You rank each album out of 5 as you go. Some of you might already do it, or at least find it interesting.
For the most part it is pretty predictable, and is heavily biased towards a lot of 60s/70s/80s. I'm pretty sure every Beatles album is in there :lol
There are some metal gems in here, along with surprising albums like Scum by Napalm Death. Scum happens to be the lowest rated album on the list :lol
I find most of the albums pretty middle of the road, but there are have been some nice surprises. I've found some nice 90s albums that passed me by, and I'm loving the Britpop releases more than anything else to be honest.
Anyway...
The album it's chucked my way this morning is Miles Davis - In a Silent Way.
(https://e.snmc.io/i/1200/s/6232a2c697ab27d0691de08eadaa642e/9687885)
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Savatage Edge Of Thorns. I revisited this and I love it!!!!
Wow, this certainly is a dramatic turn of events.
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This album got me like...
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:tup
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Lucy Dacus - No Burden
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Midwife - Like Author, Like Daughter
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Alice Cooper - Lace And Whiskey
My interest in his music usually stops after Welcome to My Nightmare, so I'm checking out his stuff from 1976-1983.
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Lalo Schifrin - Music From Mission: Impossible (Original Television Soundtrack)
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Tommy G Warrior can suck it, this album is awesome :metal
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Yves Tumor - When Man Fails You
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Dim Grey - Firmament
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Durand Jones & The Indications - Durand Jones & The Indications
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Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile To The Surface
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Alice Cooper - Lace And Whiskey
My interest in his music usually stops after Welcome to My Nightmare, so I'm checking out his stuff from 1976-1983.
It's a rocky ride for sure. But some GREAT songs throughout.
Would you post your thoughts on these 6 albums in the Alice Thread?
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=18590.595#lastPost
I'd love to read what you think.
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4 of the best albums of the year so far....
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4 of the best albums of the year so far....
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I have to check out Ardarith...have no idea who they are, but your previous description made me curious.
I'm actually listening to An Abstract Illusion as we speak, again...great stuff. There is a moment in the (almost) instrumental Blomsterkrans, just past 3:45, that's pure beauty. Simple and beautiful.
As for the other two...we have discussed previously...great albums... :)
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The Ardarith is a great album. There's only two songs on Spotify, but the whole album is on Bandcamp. I posted that link and the link to the website in my previous post.
It was basically all written and composed by one guy, but in Avantasia style, it's brought to life by a great band of musicians and 5 vocalists with all distinct parts.
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The Ardarith is a great album. There's only two songs on Spotify, but the whole album is on Bandcamp. I posted that link and the link to the website in my previous post.
It was basically all written and composed by one guy, but in Avantasia style, it's brought to life by a great band of musicians and 5 vocalists with all distinct parts.
I listened to the two singles yesterday after reading your post. Pretty good stuff. :tup Hope the whole album pops up on Spotify.
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Incidentally...Tim, as we were discussing Trial earlier, I have found this:
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Trial - Vessel
The album is not on streaming platforms, but this Bandcamp page for the cassette (!!) version has it:
https://hcrtrial.bandcamp.com/
I gave it a background listen, and it's very interesting...I hear influences from early Fates Warning and other 80s proto-prog. Sounds cool (the last song, Restless Blood, is VERY good, although the singer's wailing at the very end is maybe a bit much ;))
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I've actually never given it a listen. On it now...yeah, the early Fates is a good call. Motherless is closer to this than it is to Feed The Fire.
I see Andy Laroque produced. :omg:
Feed The Fire features a new vocalist. A bit more refined, obviously, as is their music. Vessel is excellent, and like I said, Motherless is one of the most interesting albums I've heard.
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I originally was looking up a Digimon song called Butter-fly and found a live video of the singer performing the song at Animelo Summer 2014. I then saw the next link and clicked it, which was an entirely different video from the singer of the band Boowy. It was a live video of some Boowy songs including Dreamin'. I really enjoyed that song and thought it was neat how the live audience was so excited to hear the song.
I decided to check out the actual album, and it is not that bad. It's some good 80's style rock (Bowie-esque) with a bit of Swing and Funk.
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Just loaded an MP3 player with random goodies.
Bastian Per- Way Back Home.
Black Flag- discography.
Mordred- Fool's Game.
Savatage- The Dungeons Are Calling.
Spermbirds- discography.
Breakdown- Anthology.
Wet Brain- (Wet Brain)
Deicide- (first album).
Psycroptic- Divine Council.
Def Leppard- On Though The Night and Pyromania.
Kiss- Lick It Up.
Attitude Adjustment- American Paranoia.
Suicidal Tendencies- (first album).
Venom- At War With Satan and Possessed.
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Sam Bush - Laps in Seven
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Badge Epoque Ensemble - Self Help
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Lucy Dacus - Historian
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Roy Brooks - Understanding (Live)
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Dream Theater - Train of Thought
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Blue Murder - s/t
Extreme- s/t
Aerosmith- Pump
DT - FII
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Just loaded an MP3 player with random goodies.
Bastian Per- Way Back Home.
Black Flag- discography.
Mordred- Fool's Game.
Savatage- The Dungeons Are Calling.
Spermbirds- discography.
Breakdown- Anthology.
Wet Brain- (Wet Brain)
Deicide- (first album).
Psycroptic- Divine Council.
Def Leppard- On Though The Night and Pyromania.
Kiss- Lick It Up.
Attitude Adjustment- American Paranoia.
Suicidal Tendencies- (first album).
Venom- At War With Satan and Possessed.
But have you listened to all of them?
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Currently listening to When Dream and Day Unite. Been a while, holds up way better than I remembered
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Just loaded an MP3 player with random goodies.
Bastian Per- Way Back Home.
Black Flag- discography.
Mordred- Fool's Game.
Savatage- The Dungeons Are Calling.
Spermbirds- discography.
Breakdown- Anthology.
Wet Brain- (Wet Brain)
Deicide- (first album).
Psycroptic- Divine Council.
Def Leppard- On Though The Night and Pyromania.
Kiss- Lick It Up.
Attitude Adjustment- American Paranoia.
Suicidal Tendencies- (first album).
Venom- At War With Satan and Possessed.
But have you listened to all of them?
Yes. Been staying up late, headphones on, cranking it up! Im staying with this for a while. I just added 24-7 Spyz album Harder Than You as well.
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Lalo Schifrin - Dirty Harry (Original Score)
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Durand Jones & The Indications - American Love Call
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Michael Camilo - Live in London
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Manchester Orchestra - The Million Masks of God
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Badge Epoque Ensemble - Future, Past & Present
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Roy Brooks - Duet in Detroit
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Melissa Aldana - 12 Stars
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Secrets of the Moon - Black House
Really good gothic/dark (and whereabouts) album from this German band...this came out in 2020. Apparently they used to be black metal-adjacent in the past. I don't have their earlier albums, except for the one prior to this (SUN), which I guess was a little more transitional (and pretty good too). Clearly, in Black House they have completed the transition :) Some tunes are SUPER catchy (Veronica's Room...that chorus!!), others a bit moodier (Sanctum, He Is Here, Mute God), with nice pop sensibilities too.
Oh, and bonus track for this post - New song from Tribulation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK3eHctm8z4
I'd say it sounds like Tribulation :biggrin: Some neat solos in there....
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I have Black House and Privilegvm Saved in my Spotify library. Black House is a nice album.
And hell yes, the new Tribulation! :metal
Speaking of Goth influence, I've spun this a bit lately.. It's a solid album on my second tier of 2022 albums.
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Just finished up the first listen and I really liked this record.
It is a really vocal centric album, the songs are all relatively short and it's more of a pop sound than they've had before. That all being said, it still sounds like The Mars Volta. I'm far from a super fan but I enjoy their music.
I'd listened to all the singles prior to release but damn, Vigil is hitting me so much harder than before. It is just gorgeous and Cedric's vocal melodies are doing it for me :heart
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Julian Lage - View With A Room
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Joshua- Intense Defense
Van Halen- Women and Children First
Fifth Angel- s/t
Journey- Raised on Radio
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Anders Koppel and Henrik Dam Thornsen - Gently
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John Patitucci Trio - Live in Italy
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Kenny Burrell - Midnight Blue
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Accept- Metal Heart
Saxon- Rock the Nations
The Cars- Greatest Hits
The Police- Greatest Hits
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Ed Wynne and Gre Vanderloo - Tumbling Through the Floaterverse
Devin Townsend - Empath
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Joshua- Intense Defense
Van Halen- Women and Children First
Fifth Angel- s/t
Journey- Raised on Radio
Fifth Angel! I know there are a few fans on here, great call.
The Mars Volta - S/T
Soen - Imperial
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Marillion - Holidays in Eden deluxe edition.
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WeFreeStrings - Love in the Form of Sacred Outrage
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I listened to the first song on the new Sumerlands. I'm not familiar with them. It wasn't bad. I'll hit the whole thing soon enough.
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Excellent album!!! :tup
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Nice dude. I checked out the new Sumerlands as I knew I'd heard of the band before. Turns out I'd listen to the previous album as well.
Just listening to the new Destrage then will be onto new Clutch. I don't mind Clutch but never really spent a great deal of time listening to them. I'd say Psychic Warfare is my favourite album, and by quite a margin.
New Tómarúm is awesome :metal
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Hank Mobley - Soul Station
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John Coltrane - Giant Steps
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Bruce Springsteen- Greatest Hits
John Mellencamp- Scarecrow
Tom Petty- Greatest Hits
Bryan Adams- Reckless
Bob Seger- Greatest Hits
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Motorhead- Best of
Megadeth- Best of
The Doors- Best of
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Motorhead- Best of
Megadeth- Best of
Are these actual albums or do you make your own?
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Surprisingly decent. Title track would be genuinely great if Ozzy didn’t sound like a robot.
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King’s X - Three Sides of One
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I listened to the first song on the new Sumerlands. I'm not familiar with them. It wasn't bad. I'll hit the whole thing soon enough.
I'm enjoying it a fair bit. It has a "breezier" vibe than the debut, and some songs almost have a melodic rock influence creeping in, but I like how it still has that nocturnal mood throughout.
There is definitely an 80s Ozzy influence (I've read the guitar player saying that much)...that dark-but-catchy approach I love from Bark at the Moon. Also, Edge of a the Knife could totally be a Scorpions song from that era.
You should check out the debut too. Different singer, a little darker perhaps. Very good record.
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EVERYTHING IS ROTTEN TO THE COOOOOOORRRREE
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I listened to the first song on the new Sumerlands. I'm not familiar with them. It wasn't bad. I'll hit the whole thing soon enough.
I'm enjoying it a fair bit. It has a "breezier" vibe than the debut, and some songs almost have a melodic rock influence creeping in, but I like how it still has that nocturnal mood throughout.
There is definitely an 80s Ozzy influence (I've read the guitar player saying that much)...that dark-but-catchy approach I love from Bark at the Moon. Also, Edge of a the Knife could totally be a Scorpions song from that era.
You should check out the debut too. Different singer, a little darker perhaps. Very good record.
I'm going to try and knock them out tonight. Yeah the singer is what you'd get if Ozzy and Pete Morten had a baby.
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EVERYTHING IS ROTTEN TO THE COOOOOOORRRREE
You know, I haven't gotten around to listening to this yet...I've read that Flynn has taken the kitchen-sink approach, which makes me a little wary, but I should listen for myself...
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Just finished up the first listen and I really liked this record.
It is a really vocal centric album, the songs are all relatively short and it's more of a pop sound than they've had before. That all being said, it still sounds like The Mars Volta. I'm far from a super fan but I enjoy their music.
I'd listened to all the singles prior to release but damn, Vigil is hitting me so much harder than before. It is just gorgeous and Cedric's vocal melodies are doing it for me :heart
This.
It’s good pop music, don’t get the hate (2.7/5 on Rate Your Music).
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I listened to the first song on the new Sumerlands. I'm not familiar with them. It wasn't bad. I'll hit the whole thing soon enough.
I'm enjoying it a fair bit. It has a "breezier" vibe than the debut, and some songs almost have a melodic rock influence creeping in, but I like how it still has that nocturnal mood throughout.
There is definitely an 80s Ozzy influence (I've read the guitar player saying that much)...that dark-but-catchy approach I love from Bark at the Moon. Also, Edge of a the Knife could totally be a Scorpions song from that era.
You should check out the debut too. Different singer, a little darker perhaps. Very good record.
I'm going to try and knock them out tonight. Yeah the singer is what you'd get if Ozzy and Pete Morten had a baby.
OK, I just listened to a few songs from each of their albums. I'm not sure it's something I'm going to follow up on. I prefer the first album though. At least that singer helps give the band a "vibe".
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Asunojokei - Island
One one hand this album art is completely unfitting to what the music sounds like but at the same time it kinda works. :lol
Update: the album art actually fits perfectly as far as I'm concerned, the last two songs literally sound like the emotional ending of a romantic drama anime if it were accompanied by black metal. :lol
Would recommend this one unless you can't stand your blackgaze this bright-sounding.
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Is that a Pokemon?
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Is that a Pokemon?
No it's a girl :neverusethis:
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Van Halen - VH2
Sword- Metalized
Queen- Best of
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Sword- Metalized
I had this on tape when I was a kid. I also listened to this last week. :metal
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Eric Johnson - The Book of Making/Yesterday Meets Today
First time checking this out, and it is quite good!
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Pink Floyd - Animals (2018 Remix)
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Just finished up the first listen and I really liked this record.
It is a really vocal centric album, the songs are all relatively short and it's more of a pop sound than they've had before. That all being said, it still sounds like The Mars Volta. I'm far from a super fan but I enjoy their music.
I'd listened to all the singles prior to release but damn, Vigil is hitting me so much harder than before. It is just gorgeous and Cedric's vocal melodies are doing it for me :heart
This.
It’s good pop music, don’t get the hate (2.7/5 on Rate Your Music).
Yea it is really dividing opinions over on reddit. I guess a lot of people are really opinionated about the type of album TMV 'should' be making. I might pop over to RYM and give myself a laugh at the reviews.
I'm listening to it again, which will be the 5th time in 2 days :lol I can't stop listening!
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The new An Abstract Illusion is by far my album of the year so far \m/
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https://anabstractillusion.bandcamp.com/track/tear-down-this-holy-mountain
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Sword- Metalized
I had this on tape when I was a kid. I also listened to this last week. :metal
I have it on vinyl, as well as the following album, Sweet Dreams. It has been many years since I’ve listened to Sword.
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Alien Weponary is giving me serious Sepultura vibes, it's pretty good.
Been going back through some Machine Head albums since the release of their latest. Supercharger gets slated, probably because it's them at their most nu metal, but I fucking love it. Not their best, but a fun listen :metal
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Onto this now :metal
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Pink Floyd - Animals (2018 Remix)
How is the remix? I'm hesitant because the Momentary Lapse remix was hot garbage
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Pink Floyd - Animals (2018 Remix)
How is the remix? I'm hesitant because the Momentary Lapse remix was hot garbage
I really like it, it especially makes the drums and keyboards sound more prominent. The intro to 'Pigs' was a highlight on my first listen.
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The Mars Volta - The Mars Volta
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The Beths - Expert In A Dying Field
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Babylon AD - s/t
Sleez Beez - Screwed, Blued & Tattooed
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Ginevra - We Belong To The Stars
Dream Theater- ADTOE
Blue Murder - s/t
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Jesca Hoop - Order of Romance
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Sumerlands - Dreamkiller
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Sumerlands - Dreamkiller
Well, that's quite enough of that.
Queen - Innuendo
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Sam Bush - Circles Around Me
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Lalo Schifrin - Enter The Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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This is a nice listen. Lots of variety and a lot of really interesting parts.
I like how the songs flow into each other. Blomsterkrans is incredible and the solo in Tear Down was magnificent. Up to Monster now.
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This is a nice listen. Lots of variety and a lot of really interesting parts.
I like how the songs flow into each other. Blomsterkrans is incredible and the solo in Tear Down was magnificent. Up to Monster now.
Right?!? Such a beautiful piece of music...
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Sumerlands - Dreamkiller
Well, that's quite enough of that.
You didn't like it, I gather? ;)
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How We Live - Dry Land
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So......this is......like.....fucking incredible hey....
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So......this is......like.....fucking incredible hey....
This is seemingly up everyone's street :lol it is really good though.
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Given the number of times it's been mentioned in the last few pages I'm just assuming it's running away with the lead for album of the year here.
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Given the number of times it's been mentioned in the last few pages I'm just assuming it's running away with the lead for album of the year here.
Only in a world where Coheed and Cambria don't exist :neverusethis:
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Sumerlands - Dreamkiller
Well, that's quite enough of that.
You didn't like it, I gather? ;)
Well, they are clearly good at what they do. I would have liked this a lot when I was in high school. But this kind of thing doesn't really appeal to me any more.
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Melissa Aldana - Free Fall
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Jesca Hoop - Hunting My Dress
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The Beths - Future Me Hates Me
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Some great Norwegian metal :metal
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Skyrim Atmospheres
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The Mars Volta - Deloused in the Comatorium
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Lalo Schifrin - Metamorphosis: Jazz Meets the Symphony # 4
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The Mars Volta The Mars Volta: I've never been huge on these guys, and this sadly doesn't change it - it feels like a collection of half-baked ideas and the singing is quite hit and miss. I love pop music, but this ain't it for me.
Destrage So Much, Too Much: Well, the title is quite descriptive :lol. Some friends were hyping it as a return to form, but I think I'm just not that much into this style of super chaotic, intense music anymore.
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Love this album! Kade, Check out the solos in "Skull Session". :metal
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Destrage So Much, Too Much: Well, the title is quite descriptive :lol. Some friends were hyping it as a return to form, but I think I'm just not that much into this style of super chaotic, intense music anymore.
Honestly I don't think it's chaotic / intense enough. :lol It starts off pretty great (the first song is one of the best I've heard from them) but the back end of the record is really lacking in energy, and it's not that long of a record either so I'm left wanting more, ironically :P
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yeah the first few tracks i was like "oh they went full on mathcore huh?" and then the rest of the album just sounded like their last two
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Love this album! Kade, Check out the solos in "Skull Session". :metal
Yeah, I know this one pretty well. I'd say it's a tad underrated. Really solid album.
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Rina Sawayama - Hold the Girl
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Eight Bells - Legacy of Ruin: I guess I'd call it "prog-doom"...? Pretty cool album, with some hints of that Ludicra/Hammers of Misfortune weirdness too. Not something I'd listen to all the time, but songs like The Well and Nadir (to mention a couple) are really good.
Spiritus Mortis - The Great Seal: From Finland, more classic doom metal on this one. Inspiration is mostly from the 80s, I'd say, but there are some traces of older Sabbath too (that middle riff in the middle of Khristovovery!). I have enjoyed it.
...and then I'm doing some Soilwork revisit. The Chainheart Machine might still be my favorite. They were practically a different band then (well, literally - I guess the only current member from that line-up is Strid), and they are no doubt still great but, man, this slab of melodic death metal is fantastic. Predator's Portrait is quite good too, but I always viewed as a transitional album. Next up will be Natural Born Chaos...
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...and then I'm doing some Soilwork revisit. The Chainheart Machine might still be my favorite. They were practically a different band then (well, literally - I guess the only current member from that line-up is Strid), and they are no doubt still great but, man, this slab of melodic death metal is fantastic. Predator's Portrait is quite good too, but I always viewed as a transitional album. Next up will be Natural Born Chaos...
Made my top 50. Perfect melodic death metal. Still might by my fav too.
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...and then I'm doing some Soilwork revisit. The Chainheart Machine might still be my favorite. They were practically a different band then (well, literally - I guess the only current member from that line-up is Strid), and they are no doubt still great but, man, this slab of melodic death metal is fantastic. Predator's Portrait is quite good too, but I always viewed as a transitional album. Next up will be Natural Born Chaos...
Made my top 50. Perfect melodic death metal. Still might by my fav too.
Love Soilwork. I agree they are the perfect melodic death band. Excellent live as well!
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This one just now...
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Miscreance - Convergence
Debut record from this Italian band. These guys clearly love that technical death/thrash in the vein of early Atheist and mid-Death (and Sadist too, since we were talking about them not long ago). The influence might still be a little too obvious but, after one listen, I'm quite impressed (I love that kind of sound, so...). The riffage is great and there are some great melodic bits in the solos.
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This one just now...
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4086827605_10.jpg)
Miscreance - Convergence
Debut record from this Italian band. These guys clearly love that technical death/thrash in the vein of early Atheist and mid-Death (and Sadist too, since we were talking about them not long ago). The influence might still be a little too obvious but, after one listen, I'm quite impressed (I love that kind of sound, so...). The riffage is great and there are some great melodic bits in the solos.
Gotta check that one out! Thanks for the description! :metal
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Goddamn Nick, this fucking rules! Sounds like a well produced Death.
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...and then I'm doing some Soilwork revisit. The Chainheart Machine might still be my favorite. They were practically a different band then (well, literally - I guess the only current member from that line-up is Strid), and they are no doubt still great but, man, this slab of melodic death metal is fantastic. Predator's Portrait is quite good too, but I always viewed as a transitional album. Next up will be Natural Born Chaos...
Made my top 50. Perfect melodic death metal. Still might by my fav too.
Love Soilwork. I agree they are the perfect melodic death band. Excellent live as well!
Speed has the most unbelievable stamina, to do what he does live, to keep getting better, and to have dozens, possibly hundreds of guest spots at this point, and not destroy his voice. I'm not sure I could call them the perfect MDM band though. They've always struggled with the mellower side to contrast the heavier parts. They've gotten better at it over the last few albums, but they don't really have that folky acoustic angle that In Flames, Eventide and others had, or the epic ballads like Noumena or Amorphis could do.
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Goddamn Nick, this fucking rules! Sounds like a well produced Death.
O rly??
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...and then I'm doing some Soilwork revisit. The Chainheart Machine might still be my favorite. They were practically a different band then (well, literally - I guess the only current member from that line-up is Strid), and they are no doubt still great but, man, this slab of melodic death metal is fantastic. Predator's Portrait is quite good too, but I always viewed as a transitional album. Next up will be Natural Born Chaos...
Made my top 50. Perfect melodic death metal. Still might by my fav too.
Love Soilwork. I agree they are the perfect melodic death band. Excellent live as well!
Speed has the most unbelievable stamina, to do what he does live, to keep getting better, and to have dozens, possibly hundreds of guest spots at this point, and not destroy his voice. I'm not sure I could call them the perfect MDM band though. They've always struggled with the mellower side to contrast the heavier parts. They've gotten better at it over the last few albums, but they don't really have that folky acoustic angle that In Flames, Eventide and others had, or the epic ballads like Noumena or Amorphis could do.
I think Soilwork always represented mote of that modern side of the genre well. Strict old school MDM though, I can't go past Jester Race.
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Alan Parsons Project - Eve
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This one just now...
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4086827605_10.jpg)
Miscreance - Convergence
Debut record from this Italian band. These guys clearly love that technical death/thrash in the vein of early Atheist and mid-Death (and Sadist too, since we were talking about them not long ago). The influence might still be a little too obvious but, after one listen, I'm quite impressed (I love that kind of sound, so...). The riffage is great and there are some great melodic bits in the solos.
Oh yea, gotta check this out.
Edit: yea this is good stuff dude, keep 'em coming!
(https://i.redd.it/lv6eh5586p961.gif)
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...and then I'm doing some Soilwork revisit. The Chainheart Machine might still be my favorite. They were practically a different band then (well, literally - I guess the only current member from that line-up is Strid), and they are no doubt still great but, man, this slab of melodic death metal is fantastic. Predator's Portrait is quite good too, but I always viewed as a transitional album. Next up will be Natural Born Chaos...
Made my top 50. Perfect melodic death metal. Still might by my fav too.
Love Soilwork. I agree they are the perfect melodic death band. Excellent live as well!
Speed has the most unbelievable stamina, to do what he does live, to keep getting better, and to have dozens, possibly hundreds of guest spots at this point, and not destroy his voice. I'm not sure I could call them the perfect MDM band though. They've always struggled with the mellower side to contrast the heavier parts. They've gotten better at it over the last few albums, but they don't really have that folky acoustic angle that In Flames, Eventide and others had, or the epic ballads like Noumena or Amorphis could do.
I think Soilwork always represented mote of that modern side of the genre well. Strict old school MDM though, I can't go past Jester Race.
Agreed. And, really, Soilwork were MDM in a "traditional" sense only for a short while, I think. Already with Natural Born Chaos they morphed into their own beast (which technically is still under the MDM umbrella because, well, it was still death metal and melodic :biggrin:). Something different from the sound that I typically associate with that scene around in the mid-90s anyway. And in that scene, yes, The Jester Race is tough to beat. Dark Tranquillity's The Gallery is up there too.
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Goddamn Nick, this fucking rules! Sounds like a well produced Death.
O rly??
It has Death vibes, for sure...
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Goddamn Nick, this fucking rules! Sounds like a well produced Death.
Nothing says death more than a logo you can’t decipher 😀
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And, really, Soilwork were MDM in a "traditional" sense only for a short while, I think. Already with Natural Born Chaos they morphed into their own beast (which technically is still under the MDM umbrella because, well, it was still death metal and melodic :biggrin: ). Something different from the sound that I typically associate with that scene around in the mid-90s anyway. And in that scene, yes, The Jester Race is tough to beat. Dark Tranquillity's The Gallery is up there too.
There were relatively few bands that kept the traditional original MDM sound into the 00s anyway. Just like the original death metal scene itself by the mid-90s, it splintered into dozens of different variations with amalgamations of other genres and influences. Their version has always been one of my favorites though with the clean vocal sections and synth usage, leading into Scar Symmetry, Disarmonia Mundi, Deadlock, Raintime, Sybreed, Amaranthe and others.
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Been on an early Metallica binge today.
Ride the Lightning
Master of Puppets
...And Justice for All
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This one just now...
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Miscreance - Convergence
Debut record from this Italian band. These guys clearly love that technical death/thrash in the vein of early Atheist and mid-Death (and Sadist too, since we were talking about them not long ago). The influence might still be a little too obvious but, after one listen, I'm quite impressed (I love that kind of sound, so...). The riffage is great and there are some great melodic bits in the solos.
Oh yea, gotta check this out.
Edit: yea this is good stuff dude, keep 'em coming!
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Check out GOROD.
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god DAMN THIS GOES HARD
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Finished my Blackfield run through with For The Music and it ended on a fizzle. The album might have been the weakest of the bunch.
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This one just now...
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4086827605_10.jpg)
Miscreance - Convergence
Debut record from this Italian band. These guys clearly love that technical death/thrash in the vein of early Atheist and mid-Death (and Sadist too, since we were talking about them not long ago). The influence might still be a little too obvious but, after one listen, I'm quite impressed (I love that kind of sound, so...). The riffage is great and there are some great melodic bits in the solos.
Oh yea, gotta check this out.
Edit: yea this is good stuff dude, keep 'em coming!
(https://i.redd.it/lv6eh5586p961.gif)
Check out GOROD.
Turns out I checked out Aethra last year. It clearly didn't do enough to get me to go back for another listen. Recommend another of theirs?
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Just finishing up my second listen at it definitely hit me better the second time around. This is kind of a beautiful listen and way more chill than their last.
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This one just now...
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4086827605_10.jpg)
Miscreance - Convergence
Debut record from this Italian band. These guys clearly love that technical death/thrash in the vein of early Atheist and mid-Death (and Sadist too, since we were talking about them not long ago). The influence might still be a little too obvious but, after one listen, I'm quite impressed (I love that kind of sound, so...). The riffage is great and there are some great melodic bits in the solos.
Oh yea, gotta check this out.
Edit: yea this is good stuff dude, keep 'em coming!
(https://i.redd.it/lv6eh5586p961.gif)
Check out GOROD.
Turns out I checked out Aethra last year. It clearly didn't do enough to get me to go back for another listen. Recommend another of theirs?
Aethra is my least favorite. I highly recommend starting with Neurotripsticks and Process of a new decline.
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Stumbled across this new death metal release:
Fallujah - Empyrean
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Just finishing up my second listen at it definitely hit me better the second time around. This is kind of a beautiful listen and way more chill than their last.
I loved The Burden of Restlessness, but then I forgot there was another album coming out shortly thereafter, so I don't think I even checked out Acheron. But I did enjoy Regenerator quite a bit. I don't know how it compares to the previous one, but it has more "positive" vibes vs. Burden...
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Their 00s albums are still unbeatable, but the later ones with a different co-vocalist continue to grow on me. This one is uniquely cool for being in Finnish, and "Murtuneet" is such a killer epic tune.
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Cerebric Turmoil are absolutely insane!!!! The vocals are just as off the wall as the music.
https://cerebricturmoil.bandcamp.com/album/neural-net-meltdown
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Cerebric Turmoil are absolutely insane!!!! The vocals are just as off the wall as the music.
https://cerebricturmoil.bandcamp.com/album/neural-net-meltdown
What in the hell? :lol
"So I have an idea for a song... How about jwusr4s53i45i6n6i958*&^$#nnt88551dnd773ns?"
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Cerebric Turmoil are absolutely insane!!!! The vocals are just as off the wall as the music.
https://cerebricturmoil.bandcamp.com/album/neural-net-meltdown
What in the hell? :lol
"So I have an idea for a song... How about jwusr4s53i45i6n6i958*&^$#nnt88551dnd773ns?"
Kade can write it after he finishes "I Will Remember Someone Else". :lol
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Cerebric Turmoil are absolutely insane!!!! The vocals are just as off the wall as the music.
https://cerebricturmoil.bandcamp.com/album/neural-net-meltdown
What in the hell? :lol
"So I have an idea for a song... How about jwusr4s53i45i6n6i958*&^$#nnt88551dnd773ns?"
Kade can write it after he finishes "I Will Remember Someone Else". :lol
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Madison Cunningham - Who Are You Now
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Jesca Hoop - Kismet
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Liquid Tension Experiment - Liquid Tension Experiment way better than I remember. It's been at least ten years since I last spin this album.
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The Beths - Jump Rope Gazers
Liquid Tension Experiment - Liquid Tension Experiment way better than I remember. It's been at least ten years since I last spin this album.
:tup :metal
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Melissa Aldana - Back Home
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Today..
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James and the Shame - Human Overboard
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Can't go wrong with this one...
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https://youtu.be/S7tAzPmxnVo
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Charles Lloyd with Anthony Wilson and Gerald Clayton - Trios: Ocean (Live)
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Chick Corea - The Montreux Years (Live)
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Continuing the Soilwork revisit...Natural Born Chaos is brilliant but, to me, Figure Number Five is where they truly embrace the fusion with the poppier melodies, and the results are astoundingly good. The heavy and the melodic blends so well, and everyone's performance is super. Strid is just incredible here. Probably a top 3 Soilwork record for me.
As for newer things - Gaerea's new album (Mirage) came out today. I've been reading they are up and coming in the new wave of black metal bands, but I hadn't really checked them out yet. Well, the vocals are a bit exhausting after a while, although they feel suitably "real" and raw, and convey a true sense of desperation. Some of the climaxes are quite striking, though. Interesting listen.
Algebra are from Switzerland, and this is a pretty cool thrash record...I haven't fully figured them out yet - they seem to oscillate between straight-on thrash and a more technical version of it (the first song proper, Resuscitation, is a good example of this). The vocals are mostly "shouty" (more of a crossover-thrash type of thing), although they have more "melodic" moments too. Constricted is interesting this way - it starts like a chugging Sepultura song, but then the chorus is strangely melodic. My favorite song is probably Suspect: the initial riff is a banger, and there's a lot going on after that. Anyway, the musicianship is very good, and I've listened to this more than once, so clearly I'm enjoying it. Let's see if it sticks.
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Continuing the Soilwork revisit...Natural Born Chaos is brilliant but, to me, Figure Number Five is where they truly embrace the fusion with the poppier melodies, and the results are astoundingly good. The heavy and the melodic blends so well, and everyone's performance is super. Strid is just incredible here. Probably a top 3 Soilwork record for me.
It's interesting how the perception at the time seemed to be that Soilwork and In Flames had become very similar bands (the mirrored "Trigger" and "Rejection Role" music videos lean into this), but Soilwork's material from then has aged better. We've seen Speed continue to improve his vocals and even have bands where he does nothing but cleans. Whereas Friden, despite taking lessons, has continued to disappoint. I still prefer Soilwork with speedier riffs and beats contrasting the melodic parts, so my favorites are The Living Infinite, A Predator's Portrait, Natural Born Chaos, and The Ride Majestic.
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Continuing the Soilwork revisit...Natural Born Chaos is brilliant but, to me, Figure Number Five is where they truly embrace the fusion with the poppier melodies, and the results are astoundingly good. The heavy and the melodic blends so well, and everyone's performance is super. Strid is just incredible here. Probably a top 3 Soilwork record for me.
It's interesting how the perception at the time seemed to be that Soilwork and In Flames had become very similar bands (the mirrored "Trigger" and "Rejection Role" music videos lean into this), but Soilwork's material from then has aged better. We've seen Speed continue to improve his vocals and even have bands where he does nothing but cleans. Whereas Friden, despite taking lessons, has continued to disappoint. I still prefer Soilwork with speedier riffs and beats contrasting the melodic parts, so my favorites are The Living Infinite, A Predator's Portrait, Natural Born Chaos, and The Ride Majestic.
FNF has always been my fav. Although, it would be second now, TRM tales the crown these days.
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My favorite Adrian Smith album and probably a top 5 all time. Just a perfect record. With You Again is possibly his best song and to top it off he has Dave Murray guest on it. I'm worried that when my Dad dies I won't be able to ever listen to that song again since it is a love letter to his dead Father.
This album never gets old.
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Yeah, Dave sounds great on it.
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Death Cab - Codes and Keys
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Continuing the Soilwork revisit...Natural Born Chaos is brilliant but, to me, Figure Number Five is where they truly embrace the fusion with the poppier melodies, and the results are astoundingly good. The heavy and the melodic blends so well, and everyone's performance is super. Strid is just incredible here. Probably a top 3 Soilwork record for me.
It's interesting how the perception at the time seemed to be that Soilwork and In Flames had become very similar bands (the mirrored "Trigger" and "Rejection Role" music videos lean into this), but Soilwork's material from then has aged better. We've seen Speed continue to improve his vocals and even have bands where he does nothing but cleans. Whereas Friden, despite taking lessons, has continued to disappoint. I still prefer Soilwork with speedier riffs and beats contrasting the melodic parts, so my favorites are The Living Infinite, A Predator's Portrait, Natural Born Chaos, and The Ride Majestic.
FNF has always been my fav. Although, it would be second now, TRM tales the crown these days.
It's funny, I like a lot of melodeath bands, and generally call myself a fan of melodeath, however Soilwork do absolutely nothing for me.
I first listened to them about 10 years ago. I've listened to Natural Born Chaos, Figure Number Five, Stabbing the Drama, The Panic Broadcast and Verkligheten (some of these I've revisited multiple times over the 10 years, others I've heard once or twice) but couldn't name a single song that really struck a chord with me. It was all fine but I guess I came to them later than so much other melodeath, and felt I'd heard it all before.
I just think they're not for me, but couldn't tell you what it is specifically.
Just finished up these beauties...
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https://youtu.be/S7tAzPmxnVo (https://youtu.be/S7tAzPmxnVo)
Nice seeing this here, I've been friends with Andy for a few years now. Mostly just being part of the same shitpost group for ages :lol
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Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
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Upon A Frozen Shore-Lingering Spirit
Melodic thrashy death metal. It's kind of cool. The guitars are tuned a tad low, and the vocals really sit oddly on top of the music.
Melediction Of The Earth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONKbwYlYMBc
I like this song. Has some Maiden style melodies in it.
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Upon A Frozen Shore-Lingering Spirit
Melodic thrashy death metal. It's kind of cool. The guitars are tuned a tad low, and the vocals really sit oddly on top of the music.
Melediction Of The Earth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONKbwYlYMBc
I like this song. Has some Maiden style melodies in it.
Album cover looks like one of those AI created jobbers. Sounds interesting though, I'll give it a go.
Currently spinning the new Stratovarius :metal
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My favorite Adrian Smith album and probably a top 5 all time. Just a perfect record. With You Again is possibly his best song and to top it off he has Dave Murray guest on it. I'm worried that when my Dad dies I won't be able to ever listen to that song again since it is a love letter to his dead Father.
This album never gets old.
This is kind I'd a hidden gem if an album. It has some modern heaviness mixed with some classic rock feel. Really nice sing, outstanding guitar work and smooth vocals. It's very under appreciated.
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Love this album cover!
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Blue Öyster Cult - Spectres
Fireworks :tup
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Blue Öyster Cult - Spectres
Fireworks :tup
Love this album (and song)!
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My favorite Adrian Smith album and probably a top 5 all time. Just a perfect record. With You Again is possibly his best song and to top it off he has Dave Murray guest on it. I'm worried that when my Dad dies I won't be able to ever listen to that song again since it is a love letter to his dead Father.
This album never gets old.
Good call.
I really wish Adrian would have both these albums reissued remastered etc. They slipped through the cracks and really are deserving of more attention.
And of course for the fact they've fallen into that hard to find for fair price category (someone has this one listed for a few hundred dollars on eBay atm, ridiculous!)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/e7145e6e490c622612faaffbe70e40df/10045993)
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Enchant - A Blueprint of the World
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Enchant - A Blueprint of the World
Excellent album!!!! Honestly my fave of theirs. Wounded and Time Lost are excellent too. Even though Sinking Sand from tug of war is my favorite song of theirs.
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Return to Forever - Alive in America
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Alice Cooper- Raise Your Fist and Yell
38 Special- Best of
AC/DC- Let There Be Rock
Rush- Signals
Billy Idol- Greatest Hits
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Alex G - God Save the Animals
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Stryper- To Hell With the Devil
Kiss- Crazy Nights
Billy Squier-Best of
Eddie Money- Best of
Ratt- Invasion of Your Privacy
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/1e474465474b2dfa8b4f77ecacc6724e/5832777)
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/5c0e96b32c802d9fa3b65b707d28eb4b/2995349)
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/348a2634dd9c6e08e627d3c0f7160e75/1978707)
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Beth Orton - Weather Alive
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Some recent releases
King Buffalo - Regenerator
Fallujah - Empyrian
Gaerea - Mirage
Both Fallujah and Gaerea are excellent and among the better releases this year.
Also:
Mastodon - Hushed and Grim
Periphery - IV Hail Stan
Evergrey - A Heartless Portrait
Evergrey - The Atlantic
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The Comet is Coming - Hyper-Dimensional Expansion Beam
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Makaya McCraven - In These Times
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The Comet is Coming - Hyper-Dimensional Expansion Beam
Same. Angel Of Darkness is such a cool song.
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I've been trying to catch up on some recent releases as well (most of which are discussed on this board ;))
Ozzy Osbourne - Patient Number 9
Parkway Drive - Darker Still
The Mars Volta - S/T
Stratovarius - Survive
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/51/Disconnected.jpg)(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0899408251_5.jpg)
I think I finally get Wilderun
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Enchant - A Blueprint of the World
Excellent album!!!! Honestly my fave of theirs. Wounded and Time Lost are excellent too. Even though Sinking Sand from tug of war is my favorite song of theirs.
A Blueprint of the World is fantastic. I'm very fond of Enchant in general, but in my book they never quite reached the heights of their debut. I've said it before, but that was one of my favorite albums of that early-to-mid 90s prog metal/rock wave.
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Marbin - Dirty Horse
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The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
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Jesca Hoop - The House That Jack Built
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The HU - Rumble of Thunder
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Stratovarius- Fourth Dimension.
(If The Warning and Rage for Order had a child.)
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I'm as surprised as anyone to find I'm actually quite enjoying this
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It's a pretty good album
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Lalo Schifrin - Jazz Mass
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Melissa Aldana - Sesc Jazz: Melissa Aldana Quartet (Ao Vivo)
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Circus Maximus - The 1st Chapter
A submission from Jingle on my roulette. Digging it so far. The DT influence is strong, if you showed me the first minute of Sin I would've believed it was an unheard DT song.
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The HU - The Gereg
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Big Big Train - Common Ground
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Pink Floyd - Animals (2018 Remix)
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What is this?
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That's Racer X's Superheroes.
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Cool, thank you!
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My taste for really dissonant, discordant music is very sporadic, but this is one of those albums that really hits the spot for me.
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My taste for really dissonant, discordant music is very sporadic, but this is one of those albums that really hits the spot for me.
He'll yess! Check out Gigan.
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i saw gorguts live w/ intronaut right after this EP was released and they just, played the whole damn thing in concert
i say this but i'm not really wild for the band sadly :lol i've tried, i have colored sands, i've listened to obscura and this EP, just not for me
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Jesca Hoop - Memories Are Now
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What is this?
Sorry. Superheroes by Racer X.
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(https://i.imgur.com/3Wn7h2m.jpg)
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I had that as my desktop background for a bit when I first got into them. Haven't listened to it in so long (other than a track or two), I'm almost tempted to see how it holds up now.
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Alice Cooper - Raise Your Fist
Saraya - s/t
Stratovarius- new one
Vain - No Respect
Marillion - Somewhere Else
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The Mars Volta - Amputechture
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Deftones - Saturday Night Wrist
I've never given this album a full listen through but man it kicks ass.
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Saraya - s/t
Crazy underrated band.
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Michael Olatuja - Speak
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Cymbalic Encounters - Cerulean Cathedral
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(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pLD9e9jvL._AC_SL1500_.jpg) (https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/rancid-punk-band-logo-out-come-wolves-rancid-american-punk-rock-band-formed-berkeley-california-founded-212126616.jpg)
Hitting a couple of punk rock classics :metal
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IQ - The Wake, Resistance
Paganini - Salvatore Accardo concerto No 4
Death Angel - Act III
Judas Priest - Painkiller
RATT - Detonator
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LUMP - LUMP
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Son Volt - Trace
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Saraya - s/t
Crazy underrated band.
Absolutely! Love her voice and the songs are so catchy!
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Finding a band with a vocalist like that with killer guitar solos is very hard to find, and they have it.
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Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising
Ok I think this has become my favorite album of all time. Every song is perfect. I doubt anyone could name me a song more beautiful and chill-inducing than Movies.
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Snarky Puppy - Empire Central
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/329748c88e9522bbd0597b01083d6c77/9823576)
Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising
Ok I think this has become my favorite album of all time. Every song is perfect. I doubt anyone could name me a song more beautiful and chill-inducing than Movies.
In that case, I will have to check it out.
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Snarky Puppy - Empire Central
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/329748c88e9522bbd0597b01083d6c77/9823576)
Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising
Ok I think this has become my favorite album of all time. Every song is perfect. I doubt anyone could name me a song more beautiful and chill-inducing than Movies.
In that case, I will have to check it out.
Do it. NOW!
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Enchant - A Blueprint of the World
Excellent album!!!! Honestly my fave of theirs. Wounded and Time Lost are excellent too. Even though Sinking Sand from tug of war is my favorite song of theirs.
Definitely one of their best, though I think Break is probably my favorite from Enchant. Definitely one of the best debut albums I can think of, especially for a small-label release.
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Eric Johnson - The Book of Making again. Goes great with an early fall afternoon.
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Antimatter - Planetary Confinement
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/329748c88e9522bbd0597b01083d6c77/9823576)
Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising
Ok I think this has become my favorite album of all time. Every song is perfect. I doubt anyone could name me a song more beautiful and chill-inducing than Movies.
Movies is one of the best songs of the decade so far, but I feel most of the tracks after it on the album aren't nearly as interesting as the previous ones. I'm still hyped for her new record though,
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Movies is one of the best songs of the decade so far
...what does this mean, this album came out in 2019 :lol
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Oh, I thought it came out in 2020, damn :lol. Of the previous decade then.
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One of the ultimate October albums. I'm disappointed that Heike is leaving, but at least getting Lisa back is cool.
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Björk - fossora
Love it!
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/e7145e6e490c622612faaffbe70e40df/10045993)
Excellent late career album.
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(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b27315ef6e3df5b20e8d2dba593f) (https://i.discogs.com/PASQU2G8mQFHEnRyabiIqMI3bLZSTWujfhrvKyO4Wl8/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:599/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTM4NDcx/My0xNTIwMjA4MTk1/LTUwMjEuanBlZw.jpeg)
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The Bad Plus - The Bad Plus
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Camel - Mirage
(great Sunday morning album - or great any time album)
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Camel - Mirage
(great Sunday morning album - or great any time album)
if you love that one, I can recommend The Snow Goose (or indeed, any of their albums until 1978) and especially A Live Record (the most recent edition)
anyway, back on topic:
Porcupine Tree: Closure/Continuation (the complete version)
DT: View
Toto: The Seventh One
Sting: Ten Summoner's Tales
Sting: Bring On The Night (happy birthday Sting)
Kate Bush: Before The Dawn
Chuck Mangione: Children Of Sanchez
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Camel - Mirage
(great Sunday morning album - or great any time album)
if you love that one, I can recommend The Snow Goose (or indeed, any of their albums until 1978) and especially A Live Record (the most recent edition)
I've been listening to Camel since the 90s. :coolio :coolio
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/1f33dfbceb35e3f160864893a457baed/10133058)
The Comet Is Coming - Hyper-Dimensional Expansion Beam
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Cool record. Angel of Darkness is quite good.
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I'm as surprised as anyone to find I'm actually quite enjoying this
I actually own it on CD, I remember it being ok, but it's been eons since I've heard it. What prompted me to buy it was that around that time I somehow stumbled upon one of the B-side singles "Landing" from I believe the previous album, and it's on some of my electronic playlists, so I think about it occasionally.
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Richard Marx - Songwriter
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(https://www.metalblade.com/cultofluna/img/north.jpg)
:metal
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Stan Getz - On Savoy: Stan Getz
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The Misfits - Legacy of Brutality.
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Keith Jarrett - Bordeaux Concert (Live)
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The Dwarves - The Dwarves Come Clean.
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Dexter Gordon - On Savoy: Dexter Gordon
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The Dwarves - The Dwarves Come Clean.
Probably my fave Dwarves album. Better Be Women is an absolute banger.
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The Dwarves - The Dwarves Come Clean.
Probably my fave Dwarves album. Better Be Women is an absolute banger.
Agreed! The Dwarves are so much fun to listen to.
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Lantlos - Melting Sun
Pretty solid record.
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Lantlos - Melting Sun
Pretty solid record.
I have to check it out - I really liked Wildhund from last year, and I haven't gone back to previous records yet...
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First impression is good, it definitely takes it's time but has some good soundscapes to it. I'll probably give it another listen.
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Caroline Shaw & Attacca Quartet - Evergreen
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Marissa Anderson - Still, Here
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Sofie Royer - Harlequin
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Barren Cross- State of Control
House of Lords- s/t
Damn Yankees- s/t
Iron Maiden- Piece of Mind
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Queensryche- Operation Mindcrime
Metallica- ....And Justice For All
Cinderella- Night Songs
Trick or Treat- Soundtrack
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Queensryche- Operation Mindcrime
Metallica- ....And Justice For All
You should visit my Concert Thread! These are relevant.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/90f03582d21ed13681b0c3365e441582/10074428)
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Melissa Aldana - Visions
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Genesis - And Then There Were Three.
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Jesca Hoop - STONECHILD
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Cymballic Encounters - Exploration of the Southern Constellation
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Cymballic Encounters - Overexposure
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I listened to this a few months ago, didn't disappoint.
Anyway, on to todays listening...
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51B7hNtrDpL._AC_.jpg) (https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DWu5KZsmL._AC_SL1300_.jpg)
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b27349d0c1f305dfe92df62dc437) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0610470821_10.jpg)
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Sonja - Loud Arriver
Trio from Pennsylvania, very intriguing mix of hard rock and dark/gothic. A bit in the vein of bands like Idle Hands/Unto Others, I guess, but the sound is a little less "metal". The mid-album one-two punch of Wanting Me Dead and Fuck, Then Die (uhm...) is fantastic, with a stronger gothic influence. Cool stuff.
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dredg - Live In Germany 11.02.09
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/9508a3c2ed4e259202a7cf8f49140a35/4629392)
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I listened to this a few months ago, didn't disappoint.
Anyway, on to todays listening...
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(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b27349d0c1f305dfe92df62dc437) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0610470821_10.jpg)
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4279445208_10.jpg) (https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b27313b0f7adbebd3ef520aa7cb7)
Cool stuff man! I have been on a punk/hardcore kick lately.
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I listened to this a few months ago, didn't disappoint.
Anyway, on to todays listening...
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51B7hNtrDpL._AC_.jpg) (https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DWu5KZsmL._AC_SL1300_.jpg)
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b27349d0c1f305dfe92df62dc437) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0610470821_10.jpg)
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4279445208_10.jpg) (https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b27313b0f7adbebd3ef520aa7cb7)
Cool stuff man! I have been on a punk/hardcore kick lately.
Nice. Check out the Ongoing Concept album Handmade, for some really good post-hardcore.
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:lol WTF is this?
I'll have to check it out simply because it's a pepperoni!
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Looks cheesy to me.
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Looks cheesy to me.
:lol It better be!
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dredg - Live In Santa Cruz 2006.09.24
I love this boot leg, half of CWA and Leitmotif performed in it's entirety.
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:lol WTF is this?
I'll have to check it out simply because it's a pepperoni!
Fuck, this sucks. Is pizza death referring to the food poisoning effects I'm feeling listening to this?
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:lol WTF is this?
I'll have to check it out simply because it's a pepperoni!
Fuck, this sucks. Is pizza death referring to the food poisoning effects I'm feeling listening to this?
Meanwhile, on the other side of town Glasser and I partying it up...
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Michael Olatuja - Lagos Pepper Soup
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Been in a bit of a musical funk lately and this was a good way to break out of it. I've never listened to any of the Sammy-era albums in full but currently working through them.
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Uncle Tupelo - No Depression
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Van Halen: 1984 (in respectful memory of Ed)
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Sofie Royer - Cult Survivor
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Thanks Spotify Discover Weekly for the recommendation...
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Etran de L'aïr - Agadez
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Eeeeyyyyyyuupp
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(https://i.discogs.com/85zvJlp1_gyLzBQMc5H3X0n5EN9jTXqipsMr05DM3HQ/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:591/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTI3NDg2/NDctMTU5MzAxNjkx/My0zNTcxLmpwZWc.jpeg)(https://www.metalblade.com/us/covers/FatesWarning-InsideOutExpandedEdition.jpg)
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King Gizzar & The Lizard Wizard - Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushroom And Lava
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311 - Music
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Maxine Funke - Pieces of Driftwood
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The Mars Volta - The Bedlam in Goliath
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Some roulette music I had pending and some random stuff:
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/w/dc14e3fb606bd6bbeb58d1d36e253cb9/8239729) (https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/w/a6bfccf7b9b36762af903ab91becfe01/9625192)
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/w/52c614f02e8b2c3c5e55358640429c0e/5220034) (https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/w/8de26f8b215a905ad2b2eeee584d9590/10085931)
Queens of the Stone Age Songs for the Deaf: Damn, what an album. Not only is it catchy as hell but also gets pretty experimental here and there and the songs are quite varied and surprising.
Sheena Ringo 加爾基 精液 栗ノ花: Finally found this album on Spotify and gave it a listen. It's so weird and fun, this is like avant garde pop or something. Highly recommended.
Tim Hecker Ravedeath 1972: Quite a textured, very interesting ambient album. Loved the piano bits and pieces, it's inspiring for my own music. Will def give this another listen.
Grouper A I A: Alien Observer: More ambient goodness but with some soft singing here and there. Quite a lush atmosphere they've created here, and it's almost pop. Will revisit as well.
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The Flower Kings - Space Revolver (2022 Remaster)
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Mamalarky - Pocket Fantasy
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MILLY - Eternal Ring
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Sonny Rollins - Alfie (Original Music From The Score)
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Miles Davis - Walkin'
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Just gave this another listen tonight and it's great :lol
My wife came home to hear me listening, walked in and rolled her eyes (standard). I then proceeded to talk about how Pizza Death are my favourite band now. I mentioned them a few more times over the next hour or so. Think the band may be responsible for my wife leaving me.
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Checking it out now. :lol
WTF?? :lol :lol
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Just gave this another listen tonight and it's great :lol
My wife came home to hear me listening, walked in and rolled her eyes (standard). I then proceeded to talk about how Pizza Death are my favourite band now. I mentioned them a few more times over the next hour or so. Think the band may be responsible for my wife leaving me.
Worth it :biggrin:
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/09a6733c0b76d2c804f3c4f8648c9cbe/10119669)
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Checking it out now. :lol
WTF?? :lol :lol
I don't get why some are liking this? :lol It's fucking terrible.
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Checking it out now. :lol
WTF?? :lol :lol
I don't get why some are liking this? :lol It's fucking terrible.
Yeah, any way you slice it..
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For those out of the loop, the party hardy end of the thrash revival scene of the 00s that's sort of kept going tended to get derided as "pizza thrash", so I assume they're just fully embracing that idea.
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Checking it out now. :lol
WTF?? :lol :lol
I don't get why some are liking this? :lol It's fucking terrible.
It's just 20 minutes of ridiculous fun. I'm fine with that. I'd probably trigger even more people if I started naming DTF faves I prefer less than Pizza Death :lol
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For those out of the loop, the party hardy end of the thrash revival scene of the 00s that's sort of kept going tended to get derided as "pizza thrash", so I assume they're just fully embracing that idea.
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.10b32fa4fe44cce5a5533cd8f72f4aee?rik=TsFFI1p%2fvfXf6g&riu=http%3a%2f%2fmedia1.giphy.com%2fmedia%2fmfE9HC596UTmg%2fgiphy.gif&ehk=tnf8%2fghbsd9cCuSwv5xdglWG27DOIsjQrU%2foiGhCNro%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0)
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(https://i.discogs.com/KoG_NzAKrHriWETr-wb8uxlTQQMwmsdhwi-UN9Hcw3U/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:534/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTg4MzY0/OTMtMTY0NTc0NjU4/MC00Nzg5LmpwZWc.jpeg) (https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Omens.jpg)
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New Lamb of God is actually pretty good :metal
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I'm going through I have just violated forum rule #1--please ban me's /mu/ essentials (the ones I haven't listened to yet), and while most of the albums I've sampled haven't been my cup of tea, this one is. I've only listened to their later albums so it's curious to hear how their sound has evolved. Cool stuff here.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/w/c37da6e6f0e7b8c19c876e0193dd9526/1690314)
I'm going through I have just violated forum rule #1--please ban me's /mu/ essentials (the ones I haven't listened to yet), and while most of the albums I've sampled haven't been my cup of tea, this one is. I've only listened to their later albums so it's curious to hear how their sound has evolved. Cool stuff here.
Nick Cave rules!
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He does! I once was sent Red Right Hand on a roulette and it bored me so much it put me off from listening to his work for years. But the rest of the album is so good while that song feels like ambient scooby doo music :lol
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Queensryche- s/t, The Verdict, Digital Noise Alliance
Coheed & Cambria- new one
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I want to like Nick Cave, he's been influential on a number of other artists I really like, but nothing I've heard from him yet has clicked. Still plenty of his albums to hear, maybe one day one will.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ae/Siouxsie_%26_the_Banshees-Juju.jpg)
Now this one is great. They're one of those groups that sounds way better on vinyl to me.
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Sonja - Loud Arriver
Trio from Pennsylvania, very intriguing mix of hard rock and dark/gothic. A bit in the vein of bands like Idle Hands/Unto Others, I guess, but the sound is a little less "metal". The mid-album one-two punch of Wanting Me Dead and Fuck, Then Die (uhm...) is fantastic, with a stronger gothic influence. Cool stuff.
This....was an interesting listen. It's like if Hole and Blondie had a baby.
I liked it!!
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Just gave this another listen tonight and it's great :lol
My wife came home to hear me listening, walked in and rolled her eyes (standard). I then proceeded to talk about how Pizza Death are my favourite band now. I mentioned them a few more times over the next hour or so. Think the band may be responsible for my wife leaving me.
I'm buying 7 Pizza Death shirts so I can where one every day.
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Just gave this another listen tonight and it's great :lol
My wife came home to hear me listening, walked in and rolled her eyes (standard). I then proceeded to talk about how Pizza Death are my favourite band now. I mentioned them a few more times over the next hour or so. Think the band may be responsible for my wife leaving me.
I'm buying 7 Pizza Death shirts so I can where one every day.
Can't you just wash and dry the same shirt overnight?
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Just gave this another listen tonight and it's great :lol
My wife came home to hear me listening, walked in and rolled her eyes (standard). I then proceeded to talk about how Pizza Death are my favourite band now. I mentioned them a few more times over the next hour or so. Think the band may be responsible for my wife leaving me.
I'm buying 7 Pizza Death shirts so I can where one every day.
Can't you just wash and dry the same shirt overnight?
A real Pizza Death fan wears the same shirt for 7 days and doesn't think twice about not washing it.
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A real Pizza Death fan wears the same shirt for 7 days and doesn't think twice about not washing it.
With real pizza stains on it.
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Pizza Death are Australian so I may not get the shirts for a while if they even make it to NY. Kade, can you help me out on this? Tell them you will change your name here to Pizzaking. :)
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Tell them you will change your name here to Pizzaking. :)
Yeah, I can see that happening. :lol
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:metal :metal :metal :metal
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Pizza Death are Australian so I may not get the shirts for a while if they even make it to NY. Kade, can you help me out on this? Tell them you will change your name here to Pizzaking. :)
Jesus, this just keep getting better.
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Pizza Death are Australian so I may not get the shirts for a while if they even make it to NY. Kade, can you help me out on this? Tell them you will change your name here to Pizzaking. :)
Jesus, this just keep getting better.
Melbourne, actually. Must be friends of Brent's.
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Pizza Death are Australian so I may not get the shirts for a while if they even make it to NY. Kade, can you help me out on this? Tell them you will change your name here to Pizzaking. :)
Jesus, this just keep getting better.
Melbourne, actually. Must be friends of Brent's.
Definitely sounds like his type of fellas! :lol
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Blind Illusion - Wrath Of The Gods.
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:metal :metal :metal :metal
The merch on their bandcamp is all sold out, and I can see why! A glow in the dark Pizza Death clock?! Sign me up!
I'd also take one of those tie dye t-shirts
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Shit! I need a Pizza Death shirt, its not optional its essential. I did buy the download on Bandcamp, all vinyl and CDs are sold out.
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Wishbone Ash - Argus
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:metal :metal :metal :metal
The merch on their bandcamp is all sold out, and I can see why! A glow in the dark Pizza Death clock?! Sign me up!
I'd also take one of those tie dye t-shirts
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/yiWwzfXwV3R6/giphy.gif)
The fuck?! Sold out?! :lol
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Wishbone Ash - Argus
Sorry Zydar, I think you're in the wrong thread mate. This is the official Pizza Death thread.
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He does! I once was sent Red Right Hand on a roulette and it bored me so much it put me off from listening to his work for years. But the rest of the album is so good while that song feels like ambient scooby doo music :lol
I won't have that slander against Red Right Hand! :censored
But I have a personal connection I suppose because it appears in the Scream movies and I always had a fondness for it even before hearing the album in full. It has such a unique vibe though. If you don't like the vibe that's cool but he does that sort of spooky song about a murderer really well and he has a bunch of other songs in a similar vein. :hat
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:metal :metal :metal :metal
The merch on their bandcamp is all sold out, and I can see why! A glow in the dark Pizza Death clock?! Sign me up!
I'd also take one of those tie dye t-shirts
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/yiWwzfXwV3R6/giphy.gif)
The fuck?! Sold out?! :lol
Only because Glasser bought one for each day of the week! It caused a supply and demand issue they weren't prepared for!
Wishbone Ash - Argus
Sorry Zydar, I think you're in the wrong thread mate. This is the official Pizza Death thread.
So we just need to get a mod on board :hat
Edit: It gets better!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2006360/Pizza_Death/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2006360/Pizza_Death/)
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Wishbone Ash - Argus
Sorry Zydar, I think you're in the wrong thread mate. This is the official Pizza Death thread.
Well, darn it :lol
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Journey- Escape
Asia- s/t, Alpha, Astra
Van Halen- Fair Warning
HoneyMoon Suite- Singles
REO SpeedWagon- Greatest Hits
**I turned that pizza shit off under five seconds**
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Skunk Baxter - Speed of Heat
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Although the cover is quite ugly, this is actually really good music. Kind of mixes a lot of genres into a unique atmospheric sound, like post-rock, shoegaze, noise pop, and neo psychedelia. Really interesting stuff.
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Although the cover is quite ugly, this is actually really good music. Kind of mixes a lot of genres into a unique atmospheric sound, like post-rock, shoegaze, noise pop, and neo psychedelia. Really interesting stuff.
I've only heard one or two Mercury Rev albums (I'm pretty sure The Light in You was one of them), but I definitely enjoyed them. They were actually a band my Dad recommended to me.
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Nice, I'll def be checking out more of their stuff. Now I'm with this:
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/w/6761700cfb07408be43c7e7a4d67d172/7102173)
Such a long album, but quite a consistent one. Great song after great song. I need to revisit it, one disc at a time.
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Wishbone Ash - Argus
Sorry Zydar, I think you're in the wrong thread mate. This is the official Pizza Death thread.
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :metal :metal :metal
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Journey- Escape
Asia- s/t, Alpha, Astra
Van Halen- Fair Warning
HoneyMoon Suite- Singles
REO SpeedWagon- Greatest Hits
**I turned that pizza shit off under five seconds**
How dare you, BLASPHEMY I say! :lol
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:metal :metal :metal :metal
The merch on their bandcamp is all sold out, and I can see why! A glow in the dark Pizza Death clock?! Sign me up!
I'd also take one of those tie dye t-shirts
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/yiWwzfXwV3R6/giphy.gif)
The fuck?! Sold out?! :lol
Only because Glasser bought one for each day of the week! It caused a supply and demand issue they weren't prepared for!
Wishbone Ash - Argus
Sorry Zydar, I think you're in the wrong thread mate. This is the official Pizza Death thread.
So we just need to get a mod on board :hat
Edit: It gets better!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2006360/Pizza_Death/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2006360/Pizza_Death/)
Yes I bought out the rest of their merch! Pizza Death might be the first band to get infected into the rock n roll HOF, possibly the baseball HOF with only 22 minutes of music and their own video game. Pizza Death is the future of, well, everything! I've been eating pepperoni pizza on an hourly basis. Can't shit anymore but who cares? :metal :metal :metal
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:metal :metal :metal :metal
The merch on their bandcamp is all sold out, and I can see why! A glow in the dark Pizza Death clock?! Sign me up!
I'd also take one of those tie dye t-shirts
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/yiWwzfXwV3R6/giphy.gif)
The fuck?! Sold out?! :lol
Only because Glasser bought one for each day of the week! It caused a supply and demand issue they weren't prepared for!
Wishbone Ash - Argus
Sorry Zydar, I think you're in the wrong thread mate. This is the official Pizza Death thread.
So we just need to get a mod on board :hat
Edit: It gets better!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2006360/Pizza_Death/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2006360/Pizza_Death/)
Yes I bought out the rest of their merch! Pizza Death might be the first band to get infected into the rock n roll HOF, possibly the baseball HOF with only 22 minutes of music and their own video game. Pizza Death is the future of, well, everything! I've been eating pepperoni pizza on an hourly basis. Can't shit anymore but who cares? :metal :metal :metal
Glasser, you are my hero
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I was a huge TMNT fan as a kid, but I guess nostalgia only goes so far.
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:metal :metal :metal :metal
The merch on their bandcamp is all sold out, and I can see why! A glow in the dark Pizza Death clock?! Sign me up!
I'd also take one of those tie dye t-shirts
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/yiWwzfXwV3R6/giphy.gif)
The fuck?! Sold out?! :lol
Only because Glasser bought one for each day of the week! It caused a supply and demand issue they weren't prepared for!
Wishbone Ash - Argus
Sorry Zydar, I think you're in the wrong thread mate. This is the official Pizza Death thread.
So we just need to get a mod on board :hat
Edit: It gets better!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2006360/Pizza_Death/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2006360/Pizza_Death/)
Yes I bought out the rest of their merch! Pizza Death might be the first band to get infected into the rock n roll HOF, possibly the baseball HOF with only 22 minutes of music and their own video game. Pizza Death is the future of, well, everything! I've been eating pepperoni pizza on an hourly basis. Can't shit anymore but who cares? :metal :metal :metal
Glasser, you are my hero
As you are mine, you can thank Pizza Death for all things glorious!!!
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**I turned that pizza shit off under five seconds**
:rollin
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Sonja - Loud Arriver
Trio from Pennsylvania, very intriguing mix of hard rock and dark/gothic. A bit in the vein of bands like Idle Hands/Unto Others, I guess, but the sound is a little less "metal". The mid-album one-two punch of Wanting Me Dead and Fuck, Then Die (uhm...) is fantastic, with a stronger gothic influence. Cool stuff.
This....was an interesting listen. It's like if Hole and Blondie had a baby.
I liked it!!
I hadn't really seen it from that perspective but...you are not wrong there ;D
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Pizza Death "pizza demo". :metal :metal :metal
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Parius - The Signal Heard Throughout Space
Saw ariich mentioned this in the Friday releases thread...they made the leap from the sorta prog/tech death of their previous album (which was barely half an hour long) to full prog here (an hour-long concept!). Some remaining harsher vocals here and there, but it's mostly clean-sung. GREAT playing (the bass too!) and production. I don't love everything in here - I feel sometimes they go a little too "quirky-prog" for my taste - but I'm enjoying this. It's a long album and I've played it a few times already. The Signal and Arecibo are the songs that stood out the most for now...
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I have become addicted to the new CD from Nothing in Writing (ex-Odd Logic)
Sean from Odd Logic felt that that project was heading in a slightly more Opeth direction and decided that he wanted a different project for his more Enchant/King’s X/Kansas type of influences. I think he hit it out of the park. That CD is album of the year material for me. All 10 songs are awesome and I’ve been spinning it in the car for weeks.
I’m seriously toying with the idea of buying copies for up to five people on this forum with the only stipulation that they promise to listen to it at least five times and if they love it they need to buy one copy for someone else.
https://nothinginwriting.bandcamp.com/album/new-lives-for-rent
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I have become addicted to the new CD from Nothing in Writing (ex-Odd Logic)
Sean from Odd Logic felt that that project was heading in a slightly more Opeth direction and decided that he wanted a different project for his more Enchant/King’s X/Kansas type of influences. I think he hit it out of the park. That CD is album of the year material for me. All 10 songs are awesome and I’ve been spinning it in the car for weeks.
I’m seriously toying with the idea of buying copies for up to five people on this forum with the only stipulation that they promise to listen to it at least five times and if they love it they need to buy one copy for someone else.
https://nothinginwriting.bandcamp.com/album/new-lives-for-rent
Excellent album!
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So amazing!
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I have become addicted to the new CD from Nothing in Writing (ex-Odd Logic)
Sean from Odd Logic felt that that project was heading in a slightly more Opeth direction and decided that he wanted a different project for his more Enchant/King’s X/Kansas type of influences. I think he hit it out of the park. That CD is album of the year material for me. All 10 songs are awesome and I’ve been spinning it in the car for weeks.
I’m seriously toying with the idea of buying copies for up to five people on this forum with the only stipulation that they promise to listen to it at least five times and if they love it they need to buy one copy for someone else.
https://nothinginwriting.bandcamp.com/album/new-lives-for-rent
Excellent album!
I’m just glad someone else has heard it! I feel like the only person who has heard all this awesomeness!!!
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I've heard it too, Glasser recommended it to me a few months ago. I really enjoyed it :tup
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I've heard it too, Glasser recommended it to me a few months ago. I really enjoyed it :tup
I honestly think it’s criminal that Sean Thompson has put out 9 albums of material…that actually seem to get some traction in prog rock circles…and yet still has never been signed to any label for a release.
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I have become addicted to the new CD from Nothing in Writing (ex-Odd Logic)
Sean from Odd Logic felt that that project was heading in a slightly more Opeth direction and decided that he wanted a different project for his more Enchant/King’s X/Kansas type of influences. I think he hit it out of the park. That CD is album of the year material for me. All 10 songs are awesome and I’ve been spinning it in the car for weeks.
I’m seriously toying with the idea of buying copies for up to five people on this forum with the only stipulation that they promise to listen to it at least five times and if they love it they need to buy one copy for someone else.
https://nothinginwriting.bandcamp.com/album/new-lives-for-rent
Excellent album!
I’m just glad someone else has heard it! I feel like the only person who has heard all this awesomeness!!!
Listening now and enjoying it.
Lonely Robot - Under Stars
Magnitude 9 - Reality In Focus
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Everytime I listen to albums like this I realise I should be listening to more Britpop.
Also Jarvis Cocker is really channelling some Bowie and Roger Waters here.
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Titus Andronicus - The Will to Live
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Lambchop - The Bible
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I've heard it too, Glasser recommended it to me a few months ago. I really enjoyed it :tup
I honestly think it’s criminal that Sean Thompson has put out 9 albums of material…that actually seem to get some traction in prog rock circles…and yet still has never been signed to any label for a release.
Oh hell yess! one million percent agree! Odd Logic is such an amazing band/project with barely any mention.
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This is simply one of the greatest albums I've ever listened to.
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This is simply one of the greatest albums I've ever listened to.
I ended up buying it and it should be on my doorstep when I get home tomorrow!
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This is simply one of the greatest albums I've ever listened to.
I ended up buying it and it should be on my doorstep when I get home tomorrow!
Yeah, I think I'll have to get the CD of this too. Seems difficult to get over here for a decent price though.
The lyrics are pretty fucked up, but it just works. It's incredible.
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it's really goddamn good yeah
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Another masterpiece! Her second best album after Blue if Hejira doesn’t turn out to be better (still need to listen to that one).
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This is simply one of the greatest albums I've ever listened to.
I ended up buying it and it should be on my doorstep when I get home tomorrow!
Yeah, I think I'll have to get the CD of this too. Seems difficult to get over here for a decent price though.
The lyrics are pretty fucked up, but it just works. It's incredible.
I bought it too :) Should arrive on Friday. One of the surprises of the year, for sure.
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i bought the CD the day it released after hearing it for the first time :lol
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Incubus - Monuments And Melodies
So many fantastic b-sides
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Black Flag's earlier stuff with Rollins is my favorite but I really love this album! To my ears if Voi Vod did a punk album it would sound like this. Bottom line, I love every one of their albums.
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This is simply one of the greatest albums I've ever listened to.
The 6:00 mark of Tear Down This Holy Mountain reminds me of JP's solo in Lines In The Sand.
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This is simply one of the greatest albums I've ever listened to.
The 6:00 mark of Tear Down This Holy Mountain reminds me of JP's solo in Lines In The Sand.
Just thinking about it, I can totally hear that.
Jeez, gonna cost me a pretty penny to get a CD version over here.
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Don't you guys have like an Australian Amazon?
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Don't you guys have like an Australian Amazon?
Yep but this is an import from US Amazon. With shipping will cost around 50 bucks! :lol
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Don't you guys have like an Australian Amazon?
Yep but this is an import from US Amazon. With shipping will cost around 50 bucks! :lol
Just buy the mp3 and burn it. It'll probably kill you to do that. :lol
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Don't you guys have like an Australian Amazon?
Yep but this is an import from US Amazon. With shipping will cost around 50 bucks! :lol
Just buy the mp3 and burn it. It'll probably kill you to do that. :lol
I use Mp3va where albums cost fuck all, so I've got it.
I'd buy it digital from their bandcamp to support them anyway but main reason I'd like the CD is to listen without the gaps between songs. I'll keep searching.
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How much is shipping from their bandcamp?
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How much is shipping from their bandcamp?
Good question. I'll have a look tonight. I saw the CD is almost the same as buying digital so might be an option.
Actually, I picked up the newest Stortregn from their bandcamp last year and got quick shipping from I think around 27 bucks. Was solid.
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Thanks to your post, I'm listening to Woe right now.
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Thanks to your post, I'm listening to Woe right now.
:tup Thank you for recommending it!
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Tried it…not my cup o tea. About the only harsh vocal band I listen to anymore is BTBAM. (And I thought they improved the more they mixed up clean with the harsh vocals)
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I'll have to check it out.
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Don't you guys have like an Australian Amazon?
Yep but this is an import from US Amazon. With shipping will cost around 50 bucks! :lol
Just buy the mp3 and burn it. It'll probably kill you to do that. :lol
I use Mp3va where albums cost fuck all, so I've got it.
I'd buy it digital from their bandcamp to support them anyway but main reason I'd like the CD is to listen without the gaps between songs. I'll keep searching.
Kade, If you buy it from Bandcamp and download it in WAV format, burning it to CD will be gapless.
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Don't you guys have like an Australian Amazon?
Yep but this is an import from US Amazon. With shipping will cost around 50 bucks! :lol
Just buy the mp3 and burn it. It'll probably kill you to do that. :lol
I use Mp3va where albums cost fuck all, so I've got it.
I'd buy it digital from their bandcamp to support them anyway but main reason I'd like the CD is to listen without the gaps between songs. I'll keep searching.
Kade, If you buy it from Bandcamp and download it in WAV format, burning it to CD will be gapless.
That's a decent idea actually Tom. Haven't burned an audio cd in years. I remember you used to get the slightest little gaps but maybe that's changed.
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Don't you guys have like an Australian Amazon?
Yep but this is an import from US Amazon. With shipping will cost around 50 bucks! :lol
Just buy the mp3 and burn it. It'll probably kill you to do that. :lol
I use Mp3va where albums cost fuck all, so I've got it.
I'd buy it digital from their bandcamp to support them anyway but main reason I'd like the CD is to listen without the gaps between songs. I'll keep searching.
Kade, If you buy it from Bandcamp and download it in WAV format, burning it to CD will be gapless.
That's a decent idea actually Tom. Haven't burned an audio cd in years. I remember you used to get the slightest little gaps but maybe that's changed.
I still burn CDs from bandcamp wav files, its gapless. I burn with media player and winamp.
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This is simply one of the greatest albums I've ever listened to.
Yes, this is really great but is very similar in sound and style to Ne Obliviscaris with a little bit of Fallujah thrown in. The heavy vocals sound identical to NeO.
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Don't you guys have like an Australian Amazon?
Yep but this is an import from US Amazon. With shipping will cost around 50 bucks! :lol
Just buy the mp3 and burn it. It'll probably kill you to do that. :lol
I use Mp3va where albums cost fuck all, so I've got it.
I'd buy it digital from their bandcamp to support them anyway but main reason I'd like the CD is to listen without the gaps between songs. I'll keep searching.
Kade, If you buy it from Bandcamp and download it in WAV format, burning it to CD will be gapless.
That's a decent idea actually Tom. Haven't burned an audio cd in years. I remember you used to get the slightest little gaps but maybe that's changed.
I still burn CDs from bandcamp wav files, its gapless. I burn with media player and winamp.
(https://c.tenor.com/w3eFhTCGjR4AAAAC/okay-chill-out.gif)
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(https://www.metal-archives.com/images/1/0/5/1/1051712.jpg?2954)
This is simply one of the greatest albums I've ever listened to.
Yes, this is really great but is very similar in sound and style to Ne Obliviscaris with a little bit of Fallujah thrown in. The heavy vocals sound identical to NeO.
NeO are a wonderful band, but this album trumps everything they have done, by far.
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Dream Theater - ADTOE
It's been way too long since I listened to this.
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Don't you guys have like an Australian Amazon?
Yep but this is an import from US Amazon. With shipping will cost around 50 bucks! :lol
Just buy the mp3 and burn it. It'll probably kill you to do that. :lol
I use Mp3va where albums cost fuck all, so I've got it.
I'd buy it digital from their bandcamp to support them anyway but main reason I'd like the CD is to listen without the gaps between songs. I'll keep searching.
Kade, If you buy it from Bandcamp and download it in WAV format, burning it to CD will be gapless.
That's a decent idea actually Tom. Haven't burned an audio cd in years. I remember you used to get the slightest little gaps but maybe that's changed.
I still burn CDs from bandcamp wav files, its gapless. I burn with media player and winamp.
(https://c.tenor.com/w3eFhTCGjR4AAAAC/okay-chill-out.gif)
I was only letting you know you'll definitely be able to. :)
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Fire-Toolz - I will not use the body's eyes today.
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Yeah this is actually quite good. "Deranged dude yelling on top of jerky, dissonant black metal" is usually not something I enjoy, but the music has a strong atmosphere and is actually pretty melodic, and the vocals work well in this context, largely due to how well they sell the emotion of the lyrics.
I tried that An Abstract Illusion album too... might just need more listens but I wasn't feeling it much. That kind of 50% progressive metal, 50% death metal sound really needs memorable riffs to resonate with me, which seems like the exception rather than the norm these days.
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Cole Pulice - Scry
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been a while so revisiting this classic :metal
idk still don't think i've heard a metal album i've liked as much as this once since
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Don't you guys have like an Australian Amazon?
Yep but this is an import from US Amazon. With shipping will cost around 50 bucks! :lol
Just buy the mp3 and burn it. It'll probably kill you to do that. :lol
I use Mp3va where albums cost fuck all, so I've got it.
I'd buy it digital from their bandcamp to support them anyway but main reason I'd like the CD is to listen without the gaps between songs. I'll keep searching.
Kade, If you buy it from Bandcamp and download it in WAV format, burning it to CD will be gapless.
That's a decent idea actually Tom. Haven't burned an audio cd in years. I remember you used to get the slightest little gaps but maybe that's changed.
I still burn CDs from bandcamp wav files, its gapless. I burn with media player and winamp.
(https://c.tenor.com/w3eFhTCGjR4AAAAC/okay-chill-out.gif)
I was only letting you know you'll definitely be able to. :)
:lol I know mate, just having a laugh. It's a brilliant idea, not sure why I didn't think of it. I used to burn audio cd's all the time.
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How much is shipping from their bandcamp?
Seems with shipping it will cost me $30.30. I'll take that. Unfortunately the prepaid credit card that I use for online purchases got hacked and I have to wait 7-10 days for a new one. Luckily the money on there is still safe as the hacked transaction was for more than what I had on the card.
Might order a shirt and their other album too. I do hope though that the digipak is a decent one with a decent book, not one of those really thin flimsy ones.
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A flimsy digipak is an oxymoron.
The book is all of the lyrics and credits. No band pics.
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A flimsy digipak is an oxymoron.
The book is all of the lyrics and credits. No band pics.
Got my copy today - the artwork is nice, the packaging is nothing to be blown away by, but it's ok.
I actually took the time and listened to the CD on a nicer system. Powerful stuff, really. In the Heavens Above...is pretty insane - it has one beautiful moment after another. Just when you are thinking, wow this melody is great, you get hit by another goosebump-worthy part.
And Blomsterkrans...I mentioned it before but, man, it's gorgeous...that one-note piano pattern starting around 2:45 with the strings slowly swelling, and then the moment the drums enter around 3:45, with the clean guitars accenting the end of the measures...incredible stuff.
What's the concept about, by the way? Doesn't seem, um, very uplifting...
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A flimsy digipak is an oxymoron.
The book is all of the lyrics and credits. No band pics.
Got my copy today - the artwork is nice, the packaging is nothing to be blown away by, but it's ok.
I actually took the time and listened to the CD on a nicer system. Powerful stuff, really. In the Heavens Above...is pretty insane - it has one beautiful moment after another. Just when you are thinking, wow this melody is great, you get hit by another goosebump-worthy part.
And Blomsterkrans...I mentioned it before but, man, it's gorgeous...that one-note piano pattern starting around 2:45 with the strings slowly swelling, and then the moment the drums enter around 3:45, with the clean guitars accenting the end of the measures...incredible stuff.
What's the concept about, by the way? Doesn't seem, um, very uplifting...
I was looking at the band lineup and they listed some session players, notably the drummer.
His name is Leith Ajob.
Which struck me as funny because the session drummer's name is literally...A job. :lol
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I was looking at the band lineup and they listed some session players, notably the drummer.
His name is Leith Ajob.
Which struck me as funny because the session drummer's name is literally...A job. :lol
:lol
https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Leith_Ajob/394196
I guess he actually plays in two bands...none of which has done much...
Maybe he'll join Abstract Illusion...and change his name from Ajob to Amember...
Ok, I'm leaving now...
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Orion looks like it was his high school band.
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:lol
Might still splurge on the CD, even though the package is pretty basic.
The concept seems to be about religious rape and sacrificing? That's literally all I can get out of the lyrics. I'd love some more insight though.
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:lol
Might still splurge on the CD, even though the package is pretty basic.
The concept seems to be about religious rape and sacrificing? That's literally all I can get out of the lyrics. I'd love some more insight though.
You are right about the lyrics, though...pretty brutal...
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Sent this to a friend tonight and ended up listening to the whole thing! A TAC All Time Top 5 Album..
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Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity
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How much is shipping from their bandcamp?
Seems with shipping it will cost me $30.30. I'll take that. Unfortunately the prepaid credit card that I use for online purchases got hacked and I have to wait 7-10 days for a new one. Luckily the money on there is still safe as the hacked transaction was for more than what I had on the card.
Might order a shirt and their other album too. I do hope though that the digipak is a decent one with a decent book, not one of those really thin flimsy ones.
I got you Kade. :metal
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How much is shipping from their bandcamp?
Seems with shipping it will cost me $30.30. I'll take that. Unfortunately the prepaid credit card that I use for online purchases got hacked and I have to wait 7-10 days for a new one. Luckily the money on there is still safe as the hacked transaction was for more than what I had on the card.
Might order a shirt and their other album too. I do hope though that the digipak is a decent one with a decent book, not one of those really thin flimsy ones.
I got you Kade. :metal
I'm good mate, honest. :laugh:
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I have become addicted to the new CD from Nothing in Writing (ex-Odd Logic)
Sean from Odd Logic felt that that project was heading in a slightly more Opeth direction and decided that he wanted a different project for his more Enchant/King’s X/Kansas type of influences. I think he hit it out of the park. That CD is album of the year material for me. All 10 songs are awesome and I’ve been spinning it in the car for weeks.
I’m seriously toying with the idea of buying copies for up to five people on this forum with the only stipulation that they promise to listen to it at least five times and if they love it they need to buy one copy for someone else.
https://nothinginwriting.bandcamp.com/album/new-lives-for-rent
This is a great album...
Home Again is fantastic... :metal :metal
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An Abstract Illusion - Woe
**OK, This IS, "WOE"! Probably the best album of 2022.
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An Abstract Illusion - Woe
**OK, This IS, "WOE"! Probably the best album of 2022.
:metal
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Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
Queensryche - The Verdict
Queensryche - Digital Noise Alliance
Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance
Cradle of Filth - Cruelty and the Beast Re-Misstressed
Cradle of Filth - Nymphetamine
Cradle of Filth - Darkly, Darkly Venus Aversa
Cradle of Filth - Hammer of the Witches
Cradle of Filth - Cryptoriana
Cradle of Filth - Existence is Futile
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Laminated Denim
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Oren Abrachi - Shebang
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Alvvays - Blue Rev
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Shabason & Krgovich - At Scaramouche
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Listened to both of these today...
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These are two incredible albums.
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Listened to both of these today...
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These are two incredible albums.
Yep, very happy with both records from these veterans.
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The Megadeth is particularly impressive. What great playing on that. Great bass mix, the drumming is incredible. The riffs are off the chart, and Dave's vocals are...excellent.
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Lana Del Rey - Ultraviolence
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ONO - Unwavering Resonance
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3rd Secret - 3rd Secret
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Revocation: Netherheaven
Arch Echo: You Won't Believe What Happens Next!
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The Mars Volta - Octahedron
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new parius is the best DT album since at least ADTOE, probably since octavarium :neverusethis:
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Def Leppard- Pyromania
Whitesnake- Slide it In
Queensryche- EP
Motley Crue- Shout at the Devil
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Yola - Walk Through Fire
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They didn't quite nail it here, but I'd describe this as a better version of the chill, more electronic driven prog rock that Leprous have done recently. Really good!
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Foxing - The Albatross
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Kississippi - Sunset Blush
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Awesome 2020 release!
Gothy-black-melodeath-Tribulation
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Evership - The Uncrowned King: Act 2
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Dave Liebman with Billy Hart, Cecil Mcbee, & Pat Metheny - The Elements: Water
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Made in Japan - Live (2006)
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Perfect relaxing music for this month. Hopefully she has more time to work on this sort of stuff now.
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Evership - The Uncrowned King: Act 2
I need more listens. It's a deep album.
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Awesome 2020 release!
Gothy-black-melodeath-Tribulation
I listened to the first two songs for now...very intriguing...I had never heard of them!
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Awesome 2020 release!
Gothy-black-melodeath-Tribulation
I listened to the first two songs for now...very intriguing...I had never heard of them!
I Saved it in my Spotify library some Friday afternoon in 2020 while checking new releases. I was going through my library the other night and dropped the needle on it and ended up listening to the whole thing. It's a really cool album. More listens incoming for sure.
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James Brown - Live at the Apollo
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Thin Lizzy- Best of
ZZ Top- Greatest Hits
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Twisted Sister- Stay Hungry
Motley Crue- Theatre of Pain
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Haken - Vector / Virus
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Misfits - Legacy of Brutality.
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Excellent blind-purchase!
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Yup, was listening to it earlier today, pretty cool album.
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Genesis - Duke
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The Doobie Brothers - The Doobie Brothers
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Domi & JD Beck - Not Tight
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Crone - Gotta Light?
Same singer as the band Secrets of the Moon. I've been enjoying this album...I guess one could call it "dark rock"? After the slow-building intro song "No One is Ever Alive", things get going with "Abyss Road". This and "They" kinda sound like recent Tribulation songs, if they had clean vocals - great stuff. The singer is not technically fantastic, but the vocals work pretty well here, except some of the slower parts (e.g. in This is War or Waiting for Ghosts) where they are maybe a little shaky. I feel like the album has some neat "classic rock" sensibilities too, especially in the lead-guitar work (Gemini, the end of This is War, the second half of Waiting for Ghosts).
Anyway, definitely a good listen for me!
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Lost Domain - Merchant of Emotions
Mastodon - Leviathan
Fates Warning - Live Over Europe
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Easily the best funeral doom band for me, and perfect for this time of the year.
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Misfits - The Devils Rain
Misfits - Earth A.D.
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Alter Bridge - Pawns & Kings
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Julianna Riolino - All Blue
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Palm - Nicks and Grazes
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Today so far:
Alter Bridge - Pawns & Kings
The Dead Daisies - Radiance
Megadeth - The Sick, The Dying, and the Dead!
Clutch - Sunrise on Slaughter Beach
Nothing More - Spirits
The Warning - Error
Queensryche - Empire
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Circle Jerks - Live at the House Of Blues.
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Sweet Dream got recommended to me after listening to Samson by Regina Spektor on Spotify and I enjoyed the song to listen to the album it's on. It's good stuff.
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So far today...
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The Mars Volta - Noctourniquet
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The Stormkeep album is definitely a love letter to that 90s melodic black metal scene, but it's very enjoyable. Elements was my first Atheist, back in the day, and I'm fond of it. Maybe not on par with their earlier two, but tasty nonetheless.
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Lorna Shore - Pain Remains.
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Got some good listening in at work today!
There's a common thread throughout all of these albums..
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2a/Mot%C3%B6rhead_-_Orgasmatron_%281986%29.jpg/220px-Mot%C3%B6rhead_-_Orgasmatron_%281986%29.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2e/COTN_album_cover.jpg)
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Some good tunage there Tim..... Common thread? I'm curious.
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Lately:
Queensryche - DNA
Queensryche - The Warning
Judas Priest - Firepower
Judas Priest - Redeemer of Souls
Judas Priest - Painkiller
Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance
Judas Priest - Defenders of the Faith
Judas Priest - British Steel
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny
Cradle of Filth - Nymphetamine
Cradle of Filth - Midian
Cradle of Filth - Hammer of the Witches
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Bryan Adams- Reckless
April Wine- Greatest Hits
Boston- Don't Look Back
Harem Scarem- Mood Swings
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Some good tunage there Tim..... Common thread? I'm curious.
He must mean a common trend.
Probably all bands featured in his top 25 concert countdown.
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Some good tunage there Tim..... Common thread? I'm curious.
He must mean a common trend.
Probably all bands featured in his top 25 concert countdown.
That's not it.
If you can't guess, maybe it'll be evident after I list Thursday's albums..
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Some good tunage there Tim..... Common thread? I'm curious.
He must mean a common trend.
Probably all bands featured in his top 25 concert countdown.
That's not it.
If you can't guess, maybe it'll be evident after I list Thursday's albums..
No idea. Well....I'm waiting, it's Thursday! ;D
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Some good tunage there Tim..... Common thread? I'm curious.
He must mean a common trend.
Probably all bands featured in his top 25 concert countdown.
That's not it.
If you can't guess, maybe it'll be evident after I list Thursday's albums..
Mysterious :P
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Queensryche - Digital Noise Alliance
Unisonic - Light of Dawn
Avantarium - Avantarium
Judas Priest - Nostradamus
Muse - Will of the People
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Accept- Metal Heart
Kiss- Love Gun
Loverboy- Super Hits
Triumph- Classics
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Accept- Metal Heart
Kiss- Love Gun
Loverboy- Super Hits
2 out of 3 ain't bad
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Loverboy is 10000% better than that growlie bs you listen to ;D
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Loverboy is 10000% better than that growlie bs you listen to ;D
But not in the same league as Accept. :P
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Loverboy is 10000% better than that growlie bs you listen to ;D
But not in the same league as Accept. :P
of course lol
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Loverboy is 10000% better than that growlie bs you listen to ;D
Hmmm......nah....
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Plains - I Walked With You A Ways
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Sam Gendel - blueblue
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Titus Andronicus - The Airing of Grievances
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Steven Wilson - To The Bone
Ron Keel Band - Metal Cowboy
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Foxing - Dealer
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The Doobie Brothers - Toulouse Street
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My second favorite violinist (after Hilary Hahn). I don't get in the mood for classical often enough, so I try and enjoy those times when I do, like yesterday/today.
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Jungle - Jungle
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Blue Rev
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Love this album! Excellent guitar playing. Overall killer album!
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For anyone curious enough to listen...
(https://c.tenor.com/RmUgON2lgdcAAAAC/your-adventures-are-just-beginning-frog-king.gif)
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More stuff
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8c/Slipknottheend.jpg) (https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b273166b51a4778f17adcb987cc3)
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRZCcd3NpE5kz-ug-4NSjWWE27hS5lW938Fx5VPfRP43CgQ_0YN&usqp=CAc) (https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xMnjrx5NL._AC_SX466_.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nreuoHZZL._AC_SY450_.jpg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1912313860_10.jpg)
After two listens I'm saddened to say I find the new Slipknot really dull.
I Luciferi is far from Danzig's best work but not terrible.
I was inspired by Zantera's trip through the thrash classics, to give a few Anthrax albums another go. I've never been a fan, and have never really been able to understand how they were put with the other three of The Big Four, the other three are leagues ahead! I'll try a few of their other acclaimed albums but probably never listen to them again after that.
Coheed are the best, SSTB is amazing, end of.
Can't really beat a classic like Heartwork, just genre defining!
First time spinning this Bloodbath, on my journey through a shit ton of death metal.
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Pet Symmetry - Pets Hounds
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I was inspired by Zantera's trip through the thrash classics, to give a few Anthrax albums another go. I've never been a fan, and have never really been able to understand how they were put with the other three of The Big Four, the other three are leagues ahead!
It doesn't have anything to do with quality, it's just a popularity contest derived from the peak years of thrash. And if we're talking about longevity and quality now among the mainstream ones, Testament has been destroying the big 4 for at least a couple decades anyway.
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Big Red Machine - Big Red Machine
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This is somehow his cheesiest album yet. And I still can't help but be entertained by it. :lol
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Esperanza Spalding - Junjo
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I was inspired by Zantera's trip through the thrash classics, to give a few Anthrax albums another go. I've never been a fan, and have never really been able to understand how they were put with the other three of The Big Four, the other three are leagues ahead!
It doesn't have anything to do with quality, it's just a popularity contest derived from the peak years of thrash. And if we're talking about longevity and quality now among the mainstream ones, Testament has been destroying the big 4 for at least a couple decades anyway.
Oh I totally agree. I think that Testament have managed to stay relevant, with the metal scene throughout the 90s and 00s, more than any other 80s thrash band. I always vastly preferred them over Anthrax or Exodus.
I'd also argue that Kreator have one of the strongest back catalogues in thrash. Not only were they one of those proto death bands, they have released albums and songs that are basically death metal, and certainly melodic death metal. Their latest is so good and one of the best straight up metal albums I've heard this year.
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I was inspired by Zantera's trip through the thrash classics, to give a few Anthrax albums another go. I've never been a fan, and have never really been able to understand how they were put with the other three of The Big Four, the other three are leagues ahead!
It doesn't have anything to do with quality, it's just a popularity contest derived from the peak years of thrash. And if we're talking about longevity and quality now among the mainstream ones, Testament has been destroying the big 4 for at least a couple decades anyway.
Oh I totally agree. I think that Testament have managed to stay relevant, with the metal scene throughout the 90s and 00s, more than any other 80s thrash band. I always vastly preferred them over Anthrax or Exodus.
I'd also argue that Kreator have one of the strongest back catalogues in thrash. Not only were they one of those proto death bands, they have released albums and songs that are basically death metal, and certainly melodic death metal. Their latest is so good and one of the best straight up metal albums I've heard this year.
Part of being included in The Big Four is that they were the first four thrash bands that the major labels took a bet on.
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I was inspired by Zantera's trip through the thrash classics, to give a few Anthrax albums another go. I've never been a fan, and have never really been able to understand how they were put with the other three of The Big Four, the other three are leagues ahead!
It doesn't have anything to do with quality, it's just a popularity contest derived from the peak years of thrash. And if we're talking about longevity and quality now among the mainstream ones, Testament has been destroying the big 4 for at least a couple decades anyway.
Oh I totally agree. I think that Testament have managed to stay relevant, with the metal scene throughout the 90s and 00s, more than any other 80s thrash band. I always vastly preferred them over Anthrax or Exodus.
I'd also argue that Kreator have one of the strongest back catalogues in thrash. Not only were they one of those proto death bands, they have released albums and songs that are basically death metal, and certainly melodic death metal. Their latest is so good and one of the best straight up metal albums I've heard this year.
Part of being included in The Big Four is that they were the first four thrash bands that the major labels took a bet on.
Looking back, Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer are still big 4! Im a fan but Anthrax never stuck. Among The Living was really "it" for them. I like Spreading The Disease a lot more but when they broke out the jams shorts and had "I'm The Man" video on MTV they had their 15 minutes. Yes, State Of Euphoria was a good album but after that it faded. The Big 3 is more appropriate.
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Continuing with Tuesday's theme/connection...
Spent all day in my work area and I love 45 minute albums...banged out all of these today..
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61D2P4HV7VL.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1b/Slayer_-_Seasons_in_the_Abyss.jpg)
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BODVmNjk1MjktMmQ1Ni00MmU0LWIyMTAtNGI5ZThlZGFkYmRhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDE4OTY5NzI@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DfQHqMPrL._SY580_.jpg)
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Ahhh yes Tim! Remember when we recorded albums to cassette and a 90 minute Maxell XLII-S would fit a full album on each side. Those Maxell tapes STILL have not oxidized!!!! The best! Great albums there, love Malice!
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/37abb0d5d6b8a873ca74b7ed7f0c2dab/2023562)
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/caca906119ae89bec23e8ec9a0cfa883/4947551)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/caca906119ae89bec23e8ec9a0cfa883/4947551)
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/af24aa8b5c4a6975fb35cedf3d4d0444/10107383)
Good picks there!!!
Continuing with Tuesday's theme/connection...
Spent all day in my work area and I love 45 minute albums...banged out all of these today..
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1b/Slayer_-_Seasons_in_the_Abyss.jpg)
On most days, this is my favorite Slayer album.
More stuff
After two listens I'm saddened to say I find the new Slipknot really dull.
Unfortunately, at least for now, I have to agree. I am a fan, and I liked their previous one, but this is not sticking so far. Actually, some of the most experimental/unusual songs are the ones I'm liking the best so far. I will give it more tries, but it doesn't look promising
I was inspired by Zantera's trip through the thrash classics, to give a few Anthrax albums another go. I've never been a fan, and have never really been able to understand how they were put with the other three of The Big Four, the other three are leagues ahead! I'll try a few of their other acclaimed albums but probably never listen to them again after that.
I do prefer other thrash bands to Anthrax too, but they certainly have bangers in their discography. Among the Living is fantastic (probably my favorite), and Spreading the Disease is not too shabby either. I have to say, Fistful of Metal might almost sound like a different band, but its speed metal/thrash blend is quite tasty.
Can't really beat a classic like Heartwork, just genre defining!
Yes, indeed. Incredible stuff.
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On my commute back and forth today:
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It was actually my first time hearing Ghostlights...the only Avantasia album I hadn't checked out yet, for some reason. I really enjoyed it! Pretty "silly", as usual, but so many great songs and melodies. Cryptosis' album absolutely rips...I hope to hear more from them. Katatonia's Dead Air is a great selection of songs from Last Fair Deal Gone Down onward. I mean, it's a weird album, being a pandemic-era live stream event and all, but having watched it live, this is a 100% genuine representation of what happened that day. And Green Carnation - it's so good. Epic, classic, dark and beautiful at the same time. Shame it's so short on genuinely new stuff (considering out of 5 songs, one is a cover and one is a re-recorded song - although both are great). One of my favorites from 2020, I'm hoping for new material soon...
Then some newer releases:
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1205843885_10.jpg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3832682706_10.jpg)
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2656683650_65) (https://napalmrecords.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/2c98b5dedb058b51317c19b0b945bfc5/7/6/76007_queensryche_digital_noise_alliance_digipak_cd_1_1.jpg)
Brymir - Voices in the Sky: I guess this lies on the cheesier end of epic, melodic death metal. Not quite sure, but it was a fun listen. Very "Finnish", if that makes any sense.
De Profundis - The Corruption of Virtue: Death Metal from the UK, nothing terribly new, but it sounds pretty good, with decent doses of Death-ian (the band) melody...for me, it gets more interesting from the third song on...and the bass is excellent.
Mother of Graves - Where Shadows Adorn: Oh, this is quite interesting. Death doom that sounds like it's coming straight from the European scene of the 90s (but they are from Indianapolis!). All growling vocals, appropriately sad and morose melodies. I've given it a few listens already. It doesn't quite cross into greatness, I don't think (there are some kinks here and there) but it's very good.
And as for Queensryche...this is getting better and better. I'm REALLY liking it. It's early to say, but I can see it becoming my favorite of the La Torre era...
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For anyone curious enough to listen...
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This is some tasty stoner metal... :hat
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For anyone curious enough to listen...
(https://c.tenor.com/RmUgON2lgdcAAAAC/your-adventures-are-just-beginning-frog-king.gif)
This is some tasty stoner metal... :hat
Yea, I was impressed. Gonna listen to some more by them later I think. Anyway, on to todays listens so far...
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b2731ba68aa1fb9a40e72219dfcc) (https://lastfm.freetls.fastly.net/i/u/ar0/9adc526af49345ff9fef02e564610fa9.jpg)
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Avantasia - APEWTMS (LOL)
Aha - True North
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Return of the Dream Canteen
Lamb of God - Omens
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Roy Eldridge Quintet and Ella Fitzgerald Quintet - In Concert (May 21, 1959)
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Various Artists - Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen
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Joe Bonamassa - Road to Redemption
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Ron Carter - Finding the Right Notes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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A batch of yesterday's releases:
(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Avantasia_A-Paranormal-Evening.jpg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0029720698_71.jpg)
(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Death-Where-Is-Your-Sting-Avatarium.jpg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1636935533_10.jpg)
...oh, and of course :biggrin:
(https://i.discogs.com/1VUvKrrEtnIl19hgDUhgOzPE5s6FRXdI0DV3nvyJH14/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTI0ODc4/NDg2LTE2NjYzMjQ2/OTMtNzQ0Mi5qcGVn.jpeg)
(first listen I wasn't too impressed - but with the second it's starting to grow. Is it me, though, or the lyrics are not generally among her best...?)
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Put this in the car today and I really enjoyed it. Gene's bass lines are really good.
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Put this in the car today and I really enjoyed it. Gene's bass lines are really good.
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.f7ba107163460d0f1b7785999e21e363?rik=6khLwUMyICYuNQ&pid=ImgRaw&r=0)
Thank you, big boy! :lol
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Disc Two
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and
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Put this in the car today and I really enjoyed it. Gene's bass lines are really good.
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.f7ba107163460d0f1b7785999e21e363?rik=6khLwUMyICYuNQ&pid=ImgRaw&r=0)
Thank you, big boy! :lol
:rollin
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Get the fuck outta here with that shit! :lol :lol
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:tup :lol
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/ddee5ec358505121aaadb3338994b695/10133107)
Brian Eno - FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE
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Put this in the car today and I really enjoyed it. Gene's bass lines are really good.
I've always loved Gene's bass playing, it's so melodic and underrated.
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Put this in the car today and I really enjoyed it. Gene's bass lines are really good.
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.f7ba107163460d0f1b7785999e21e363?rik=6khLwUMyICYuNQ&pid=ImgRaw&r=0)
Thank you, big boy! :lol
Holy fuck! :rollin Is this picture legit?
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Portico Quartet - Terrain (Extended) - Live in Studio One: An Abbey Road 90th Session
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Split Enz - Frenzy
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(https://i.discogs.com/kdNzJxiz8ztKpSrPtBmjX5DMUsYFQMv8BTgd5uFd1w8/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEzMjk0/MDc4LTE1NzM2ODQ4/OTktNDQxMi5qcGVn.jpeg)
Really hard to top this album, Jorn's vocals, Randy's fretless pinache, Macaluso's cripsy ornamentation.
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^^^ Top 50 album for me. Incredible.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/97e54ff8c4ac1b678fb9a3a8862e0d44/10122846)
Surprisingly good.
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Put this in the car today and I really enjoyed it. Gene's bass lines are really good.
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.f7ba107163460d0f1b7785999e21e363?rik=6khLwUMyICYuNQ&pid=ImgRaw&r=0)
Thank you, big boy! :lol
Holy fuck! :rollin Is this picture legit?
Yes it is. :)
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Dawn Richard & Spencer Zahn - Pigments
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Taylor Swift - Midnights
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Taylor Swift - evermore
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Twain - Noon
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Twain - Noon
Well, that sucked.
Carly Rae Jepsen - The Loneliest Time
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Kiss- Unmasked
Rush- A Farewell to Kings
M.A.R.S- Project: Driver
Angelica- s/t
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Tool - Lateralus
Having another go at this to see if it grabs me in any real way.
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Tool - Lateralus
Having another go at this to see if it grabs me in any real way.
My favorite Tool album. I still remember when it came out thinking how happy I was that it lived up to the expectations (and then some)...
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Tool - Lateralus
Having another go at this to see if it grabs me in any real way.
My favorite Tool album. I still remember when it came out thinking how happy I was that it lived up to the expectations (and then some)...
They are a band that, for me, have never landed. The musicianship is stellar, and I get the appeal, but every time I listen to them, it is a blur. I finished my listen a bit ago and can barely remember anything specific about it. The melodies just aren't memorable to me.
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Cave In - Heavy Pendulum
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Cave In - Heavy Pendulum
Great album. Amaranthine is :metal
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That song is up next!
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Y&T- Best of 81-85
Pink Floyd- Dark Side of the Moon
Yes- 90125
INXS- Greatest Hits
Whitesnake- Slide it In
Eagles- Hotel California
Meat Loaf- Bat Out of Hell
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Titus Andronicus - The Monitor
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Foxing - Nearer My God
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The Doobie Brothers - The Captain and Me
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Big Big Train - Summer Shall Not Fade
"Into history, into legend, she flies"
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Jungle - For Ever
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Pet Symmetry - Vision
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Various shades of doom today...
(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Avatarium_The-Fire-I-Long-For.jpg) (https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Death-Where-Is-Your-Sting-Avatarium.jpg)
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Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza
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Managed to cram these in alongside roulette first impressions...
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Luke! NOFX!!! Good call!
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Luke! NOFX!!! Good call!
Hell yea! Liberal Animation is pretty rough, and far from their best, but NOFX are my #1 punk rock band, and a top 5 all time band :metal
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The Shivas - Freezing to Death
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Billy Strings - Fiddle Tune X
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Posted this on reddit earlier, my vinyl playlist for the night as my wife and kid are away for the night :metal
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illuminati hotties - Kiss Yr Frenemies
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Steve Winwood - Roll With It
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This is interesting - I had to do a double take here. There's this black metal band that released an album last month, I think...they used the same exact painting for their cover art!
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2540249129_10.jpg)
Firtan - Marter
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Pond - Beard, Wives, Denim
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This is interesting - I had to do a double take here. There's this black metal band that released an album last month, I think...they used the same exact painting for their cover art!
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2540249129_10.jpg)
Firtan - Marter
I've seen that a few times, its weird. I think Evergrey and Ivanhoe have same covers.
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e9/Lick_it_up_cover.jpg)
@ Glasser....no need to reply :lol
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@ Glasser....no need to reply :lol
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e4/MetalChurchTheHumanFactor.jpg/220px-MetalChurchTheHumanFactor.jpg)
Haha! Seriously, Lick Up Up is a top 10 album for me all time! Perfect from start to finish......... Big boy! :lol
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Ring Of Fire - Gravity.
LINE-UP:
Mark Boals - Vocals
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards, Piano
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars
Stefano Scola - Bass
Alfonso Mocerino – Drums
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Ring Of Fire - Gravity.
LINE-UP:
Mark Boals - Vocals
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards, Piano
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars
Stefano Scola - Bass
Alfonso Mocerino – Drums
Bullshit Ring of Fire line up.
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Queensryche's "DNA" and revisiting Evergrey's "Hymns for the Broken".
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Bear McCreary - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season One: Amazon Series Original Soundtrack)
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Jason Isbell - Sirens Of The Ditch
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
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Titus Andronicus - Local Business
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The Doobie Brothers - What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
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Ring Of Fire - Gravity.
LINE-UP:
Mark Boals - Vocals
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards, Piano
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars
Stefano Scola - Bass
Alfonso Mocerino – Drums
Bullshit Ring of Fire line up.
Its not bad honestly. Its not Tony Macalpine but well done, nothing new stylistically, a lot of Vitalij wankery as expected.
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Mantric Momentum - Trial By Fire. (Pyramaze vocalist, Chris from Divided Multitude on guitar). Melodic metal with prog undertones.
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Ring Of Fire - Gravity.
LINE-UP:
Mark Boals - Vocals
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards, Piano
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars
Stefano Scola - Bass
Alfonso Mocerino – Drums
Bullshit Ring of Fire line up.
Its not bad honestly. Its not Tony Macalpine but well done, nothing new stylistically, a lot of Vitalij Walker as expected.
I just can't buy it without TMac. Even Bellas held his own when he was in the band. I heard one song and it was shit. Maybe I'll give it a chance at least.
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Classics at work today.
(https://i.discogs.com/Rrinvj5NVqk1kvwTi63ebJtD5VuhBnKk_RHcL32KB_w/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTYzNDYw/NjQtMTQxNzAwNDMy/Mi0yNjQ3LmpwZWc.jpeg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3b/Black_Sabbath_SbS.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/36/No_Heavy_Petting_album.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/33/Thin_Lizzy_-_Jailbreak.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9f/Led_Zeppelin_-_Houses_of_the_Holy.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f4/Queen_Sheer_Heart_Attack.png)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e2/Cover_hth_large.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GXnKCK3rL._SY580_.jpg)
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I think Sheer Heart Attack is near perfect. What an album!
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/6d4b2706c9ab6a6ab24987d1fd246232/8342957)
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Taylor Swift or Ihsahn? Can't recall without looking it up. :rollin
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1281987747_10.jpg)
i eat organs for breakfast
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(https://i.discogs.com/sxaH3pGQZE1QTwdNUFT8EN5PBWK8Cu9zPg6lNF9kfXE/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:597/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEzNDU5/MTUyLTE1ODQ5MDk3/NjUtNjQzMS5qcGVn.jpeg) (https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Press_Cover_01.jpg)
Both such good albums, from 2019. Cellar Darling's The Spell is maybe a tad too long, but I'm not even sure of that. Very interesting sound, heavy, dark and melodic. And the vocal melodies at times almost bring me back to Mandylion-era The Gathering.
And the song Up North in Borknagar's album is freakin' epic. Absolutely fantastic.
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Ring Of Fire - Gravity.
LINE-UP:
Mark Boals - Vocals
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards, Piano
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars
Stefano Scola - Bass
Alfonso Mocerino – Drums
Bullshit Ring of Fire line up.
Its not bad honestly. Its not Tony Macalpine but well done, nothing new stylistically, a lot of Vitalij wankery as expected.
I just can't buy it without TMac. Even Bellas held his own when he was in the band. I heard one song and it was shit. Maybe I'll give it a chance at least.
It's just OK. Mark sounds good! Typical Vitalij wankery.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/97e54ff8c4ac1b678fb9a3a8862e0d44/10122846)
Surprisingly good.
Anyone else listened to this? I really dig it.
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Both such good albums, from 2019. Cellar Darling's The Spell is maybe a tad too long, but I'm not even sure of that. Very interesting sound, heavy, dark and melodic. And the vocal melodies at times almost bring me back to Mandylion-era The Gathering.
And the song Up North in Borknagar's album is freakin' epic. Absolutely fantastic.
I've heard a few songs from Cellar Darling and liked them, but I need to check out a whole album sometime. And I just need to spend more time with Borknagar in general, too much talent pooled together there to keep ignoring.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/365458eac92e23948213e150de0de0ef/9494902)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/97e54ff8c4ac1b678fb9a3a8862e0d44/10122846)
Surprisingly good.
Anyone else listened to this? I really dig it.
I actually love it!
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/97e54ff8c4ac1b678fb9a3a8862e0d44/10122846)
Surprisingly good.
Anyone else listened to this? I really dig it.
I actually love it!
Cool! It’s pretty generic glam metal but it’s really enjoyable.
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(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515SQWkSUrL._UX500_FMwebp_QL85_.jpg)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/97e54ff8c4ac1b678fb9a3a8862e0d44/10122846)
Surprisingly good.
Anyone else listened to this? I really dig it.
I actually love it!
Cool! It’s pretty generic glam metal but it’s really enjoyable.
Yeah, I think this is a really strong album. It kind of feels like this album would have been a more natural progression after the first Skid Row album....(whereas Slave to the Grind was something more progressive). I know that is a fairly weird thing to say considering there is a 30 year gap...but the new vocalist is obviously full on channelling Sebastian Bach with his vocals and the songs give me that first Skid Row album vibe.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Changes
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515SQWkSUrL._UX500_FMwebp_QL85_.jpg)
I LOVE this album.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Changes
What do you reckon? It's not hitting me like Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava or Laminated Denim, but definitely could be a grower.
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Both such good albums, from 2019. Cellar Darling's The Spell is maybe a tad too long, but I'm not even sure of that. Very interesting sound, heavy, dark and melodic. And the vocal melodies at times almost bring me back to Mandylion-era The Gathering.
And the song Up North in Borknagar's album is freakin' epic. Absolutely fantastic.
I've heard a few songs from Cellar Darling and liked them, but I need to check out a whole album sometime. And I just need to spend more time with Borknagar in general, too much talent pooled together there to keep ignoring.
Yep, I think you'd like Cellar Darling...as for Borknagar, I should too. In general, I haven't gone too crazy when I tried but, for some reason, this album hit the spot. It might be time to revisit the older stuff.
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Polyphia - Remember That You Will Die
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Changes
What do you reckon? It's not hitting me like Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava or Laminated Denim, but definitely could be a grower.
lol tastes and everything, I guess, but this is my favorite thing they've done recently. I was driving while listening, and totally grooved to it.
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2551151724_5.jpg)
Such beautiful, relaxing music, and has been rocketing up my '22 charts as I've been binging through their discography again.
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Esperanza Spalding - Chamber Music Society
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Queensryche - Digital Noise Alliance
Judas Priest - Firepower
Judas Priest - Redeemer of Souls
Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance
Judas Priest - British Steel
Judas Priest - Painkiller
Burning Witches - s/t
Burning Witches - Hexenhammer
Them - Welcome to Fear City
Dimmu Borgir - Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (remix/remaster)
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The Shivas - Whiteout
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Dimmu Borgir - Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (remix/remaster)
Is there a noticeable enough difference from the original? It's my favourite Dimmu Borgir album so I should probably just shut up and check it out.
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Dimmu Borgir - Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (remix/remaster)
Is there a noticeable enough difference from the original? It's my favourite Dimmu Borgir album so I should probably just shut up and check it out.
Yeah, there is. I've only listened once, but it's definitely different than the original.
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1205843885_10.jpg)
Brymir - Voices in the Sky
I mentioned this a few days ago...for some reason I keep going back to it...this album is a ton of fun :) Melodic death metal from Finland with a definite epic/power metal attitude (those choruses!). Lots of sweet guitar leads too.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Changes
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515SQWkSUrL._UX500_FMwebp_QL85_.jpg)
I LOVE this album.
New one coming in 2023!!!
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Dimmu Borgir - Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (remix/remaster)
Is there a noticeable enough difference from the original? It's my favourite Dimmu Borgir album so I should probably just shut up and check it out.
Yeah, there is. I've only listened once, but it's definitely different than the original.
I'll fire it up then. I have no problem with how the original sounds though, it's not like it's a notoriously bad sounding album.
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1205843885_10.jpg)
Brymir - Voices in the Sky
I mentioned this a few days ago...for some reason I keep going back to it...this album is a ton of fun :) Melodic death metal from Finland with a definite epic/power metal attitude (those choruses!). Lots of sweet guitar leads too.
Yeah this is a killer record, these guys have been around a while now and are still relatively unknown.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/da758b5adebea8cd0dcfa26d352f0f9d/8630812)
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Tool - 10,000 Days
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Changes
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515SQWkSUrL._UX500_FMwebp_QL85_.jpg)
I LOVE this album.
New one coming in 2023!!!
Really? Wow, thanks for the heads up!
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(https://vinyl-records.nl/king-diamond/abigail-music-on-vinyl/A0451-KING-DIAMOND-Abigail-Music-8770.jpg)
It's that time of year!
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/d11a36ad080cb8d534cb2a9f531723f7/1837644)
Another masterpiece!
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/8d5a60aa85ec5bf5fb694f98b2b6187b/10331698)
Ok I really like this now.
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Alta Reign- Mother’s Day.
Infinite Spectrum- Misguided, is next!
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/401de3e8ac1beaa6ed7bb262fb1734b5/5441907)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/401de3e8ac1beaa6ed7bb262fb1734b5/5441907)
This is getting remastered and reissued with bonus tracks!!! :metal
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/401de3e8ac1beaa6ed7bb262fb1734b5/5441907)
This is getting remastered and reissued with bonus tracks!!! :metal
The remaster/reissue came out yesterday, I bought it today. ;)
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(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ORk-Screamnasium-1-500x500.jpg)
https://kscopemusic.bandcamp.com/album/screamnasium
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/401de3e8ac1beaa6ed7bb262fb1734b5/5441907)
This is getting remastered and reissued with bonus tracks!!! :metal
The remaster/reissue came out yesterday, I bought it today. ;)
Thanks! I’m on this one! Loved it when it came out.
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I have the vinyl up in my attic.
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2561072731_16.jpg)
This is excellent! This will make my short best of 2022 list.
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Absolute classic!
(https://redirect.haulix.com//ujfGeqM7jxkE9OOCGns2A4xiBH-zIBIqaFg_d4WyZr4%3d/PromoAccessory_915153.jpg?width=425)
Has an old school metal vibe, I dig this and their last one.
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(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51q7aDNX8NL._UX500_FMwebp_QL85_.jpg)
Absolute classic!
Oh hell yes. David and Leather are one of my favorite musical pairs, similar to Tony and Sandi from Saraya, that I think you posted last month.
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(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51q7aDNX8NL._UX500_FMwebp_QL85_.jpg)
Absolute classic!
Oh hell yes. David and Leather are one of my favorite musical pairs, similar to Tony and Sandi from Saraya, that I think you posted last month.
Excellent comparison!!! Both Saraya albums (and the demo sessions cd) are absolute gems!
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Going back for a second listen to this. Spoiler, it's really good.
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Big Big Train - Common Ground
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(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ORk-Screamnasium-1-500x500.jpg)
https://kscopemusic.bandcamp.com/album/screamnasium
Mentioned this in the thread for the band too...Very interesting album (in a good way!)...
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/w/ee332e30efe17327d0867ad2620f6c61/8947630)
This album (Luna Fawn Ripley - Diapason) is quite impressive. I have a thing for harder music mixed with mellower vocals, and this really works, some incredible playing.
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Babehoven - Light Moving Time
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Changes
What do you reckon? It's not hitting me like Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava or Laminated Denim, but definitely could be a grower.
I've only listened to it once but I wasn't really feeling it either, kinda sounds like a whole album of something like If Not Now Then When? and it's just not a sound I'm that into. Ice Death etc. far surpassed my expectations though so even if the other two albums this month were hot garbage I wouldn't really care. :lol
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Dazy - OUTOFBODY
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Changes
What do you reckon? It's not hitting me like Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava or Laminated Denim, but definitely could be a grower.
I've only listened to it once but I wasn't really feeling it either, kinda sounds like a whole album of something like If Not Now Then When? and it's just not a sound I'm that into. Ice Death etc. far surpassed my expectations though so even if the other two albums this month were hot garbage I wouldn't really care. :lol
I'm really loving Laminated Denim, but Ice, Death, Planets etc is the best of the bunch for Gizztober. Lava is my favourite song :heart and here's why...
The volcano is death, the lava is death
Death is life, the lava is life
The volcano is death, the lava is death
Death is life, the lava is life
The volcano is death, the lava is death
Death is life, the lava is life
The volcano is death, the lava is death
Death is life, the lava is life
The serpent is death, the serpent is death
The serpent is life, the serpent is life
The serpent is death, the serpent is death
The serpent is life, the serpent is life
The serpent is death, the serpent is death
The serpent is life, the serpent is life
The serpent is death, the serpent is death
The serpent is life, the serpent is life
The head is death, the tail is death
The head is life, the tail is life
The head is death, the tail is death
The head is life, the tail is life
The head is death, the tail is death
The head is life, the tail is life
The head is death, the tail is death
The head is life, the tail is life
The volcano is death (lava), the lava is death
Death is life, the lava is life
The volcano is death (lava), the lava is death
Death is life, the lava is life
The volcano is death (lava), the lava is death
Death is life, the lava is life
The volcano is death (lava), the lava is death
Death is life, the lava is life
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(https://i.imgur.com/DkG5wlH.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/a6ObDZp.jpg)
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/w/ee332e30efe17327d0867ad2620f6c61/8947630)
This album (Luna Fawn Ripley - Diapason) is quite impressive. I have a thing for harder music mixed with mellower vocals, and this really works, some incredible playing.
I'm sold. Spinning now
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Who knew the fastest way to get recommendations listened to was in this thread? :P
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Who knew the fastest way to get recommendations listened to was in this thread? :P
That's generally why I post in here too, though usually the one or two people I think would actually enjoy the album don't notice/care and then TAC puts it on and hates it. :lol
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Who knew the fastest way to get recommendations listened to was in this thread? :P
I feel it's the only thread where pretty much everyone checks in. I love to see what others are spinning and will definitely check out albums if I know I have similar tastes to OP, or the album art is cool, some shit like that.
But also Buddyhunter1 is right.
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Who knew the fastest way to get recommendations listened to was in this thread? :P
That's generally why I post in here too, though usually the one or two people I think would actually enjoy the album don't notice/care and then TAC puts it on and hates it. :lol
:lol
When I was your age, bands would actually put their name and the album's title on the cover. THis sometimes feels more like a picture thread. ;D
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When I was your age, bands would actually put their name and the album's title on the cover. THis sometimes feels more like a picture thread. ;D
I always type out the name myself if it's not on the cover. Also, Pink Floyd (and tons of other old bands) would like a word!
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Who knew the fastest way to get recommendations listened to was in this thread? :P
That's generally why I post in here too, though usually the one or two people I think would actually enjoy the album don't notice/care and then TAC puts it on and hates it. :lol
:lol
When I was your age, bands would actually put their name and the album's title on the cover. THis sometimes feels more like a picture thread. ;D
Yup! Its fucking annoying. I miss band logos and album titles on the cover. Kudos to those who still do.
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(https://i.imgur.com/1Tgglgh.jpg)
Lots of Fates Warning on spin lately thought would go with something different ;)
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Some mid 80's today.
(https://www.decibelmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/71-6H0XkVYL._SL1159_-820x819.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PzZVx8a2L._SY580_.jpg)
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00001e020dcfc13e6ce83c4420861034)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6b/Helix_LongWayToHeaven.jpg)
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Some mid 80's today.
(https://www.decibelmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/71-6H0XkVYL._SL1159_-820x819.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PzZVx8a2L._SY580_.jpg)
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00001e020dcfc13e6ce83c4420861034)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6b/Helix_LongWayToHeaven.jpg)
I see band names and album titles on the cover. :) :tup
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Posting the version of the album cover without text to spite you all :neverusethis:
This just made it into my top five this year.
Ashenspire - Hostile Architecture
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Those old Santana albums are outstanding, and really unique. "Toussaint L'overture" on the next album is one of my favorite songs. I even enjoy some of his maligned collaborations in the past few decades as well.
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Those old Santana albums are outstanding, and really unique. "Toussaint L'overture" on the next album is one of my favorite songs. I even enjoy some of his maligned collaborations in the past few decades as well.
Yea, it is a nice album for sure. Now for something completely different...
(https://i.discogs.com/z8yli7mQge0LGM-qYKyjRZFGSU6IFxAjPnsZ75wjTX8/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTM3MjM4/NC0xMjExNDU3NjM4/LmpwZWc.jpeg)
Next up, anyone like German punk rock?
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FT4AAOSwsNFgow-N/s-l400.jpg)
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Billy Strings - Turmoil & Tinfoil
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Now for something completely different...
Next up, anyone like German punk rock?
Carcass is great.
Most of the punk I like is Swedish, but I'll give this a go.
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Now for something completely different...
Next up, anyone like German punk rock?
Carcass is great.
Most of the punk I like is Swedish, but I'll give this a go.
Millencolin?
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Now for something completely different...
Next up, anyone like German punk rock?
Carcass is great.
Most of the punk I like is Swedish, but I'll give this a go.
Millencolin?
Yep. Lots of harder stuff too.
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Now for something completely different...
Next up, anyone like German punk rock?
Carcass is great.
Most of the punk I like is Swedish, but I'll give this a go.
Millencolin?
Yep. Lots of harder stuff too.
To be honest Millencolin are the only Swedish punk band I know, but I frigging love them. I'll take any recommendations you got.
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Now for something completely different...
Next up, anyone like German punk rock?
Carcass is great.
Most of the punk I like is Swedish, but I'll give this a go.
Millencolin?
Yep. Lots of harder stuff too.
To be honest Millencolin are the only Swedish punk band I know, but I frigging love them. I'll take any recommendations you got.
You might already have something waiting in your inbox from the roulette. :P I'll see how that one goes and take it from there.
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A little recon for my favorite singers list:
(https://i.discogs.com/LNGgwtzXh6t8LDNJgCFyG_T5ekEv1jBWRgDKjtFRTOI/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:597/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEzMjg4/NTQ4LTE1NjUyODE2/MDQtNjM1Ny5qcGVn.jpeg)
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Rachel Eckroth, Peter Brendler, Paul Wells - Ether
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(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1205843885_10.jpg)
Brymir - Voices in the Sky
I mentioned this a few days ago...for some reason I keep going back to it...this album is a ton of fun :) Melodic death metal from Finland with a definite epic/power metal attitude (those choruses!). Lots of sweet guitar leads too.
Nick, finally had a chance to give this a spin.
I really did not like the vocals, but some of the music, in the first half the album is really nice and epic sounding. That seemed to taper off in the second half though and kind of became a harshfest. I had it on at work, but that was my impression.
(https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/228999.jpg)
Gave the new Darkthrone a spin. Not really familiar with them but a guy at work mentioned them. This album felt way too slow in tempo for my tastes. There were a few bright spots, but it just felt so damn gloomy.
Because I let Spotify run on it lead me to this:
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1579501408_10.jpg)
Warmoon Lord-Battlespells
I really enjoyed this 2021 album. I had it on at work so it was generally background while I input data, but it was really enjoyable. The vocals are kind of blackish and distant in the mix, but the music was generally excellent.
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Judas Priest- Screaming for Vengeance
Whitesnake- s/t
Van Halen- Fair Warning
Kiss- Destroyer
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DT - Images and Words
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/6b54cf308a36aae276d2483c000f4ec5/2249247)
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So good. I've been on a mini Kiss kick lately.
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Me too actually. Never really listened to them seriously until a week ago. Very enjoyable music.
(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/a865564e9552ebeae164c143830134d9/5710022)
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Great album and cover. I had that and the Destroyer jigsaw puzzles when I was a kid.. still have them..
(https://i.imgur.com/U10M3Ue.jpg)
Plus the Kiss On Tour board game..
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Must have had 10,000 cards, as that game still hasn’t ended😉
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I don't have any of those original cards. I remember collecting them though.
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(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XQFDeZ1XL._SX425_.jpg)
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(https://lastfm.freetls.fastly.net/i/u/770x0/75709c8e83554014ab7189a818a4dcb8.jpg)
Easily my favourite Biffy Clyro album
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Moin - Paste
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Mali Obomsawin - Sweet Tooth
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I've been working through the Kings Of Convenience discography, currently on Declaration of Dependance.
I love their simplistic songwriting and melodies, I hear a lot of Simon and Garfunkel influence in their writing but Kings connects with me in a way S&G never did.
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Magma - Attahk.
Magma - Mekanik destruktiw kommandoh.
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Billy Drummond & Freedom of Ideas - Valse Sinistre
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I've been working through the Kings Of Convenience discography, currently on Declaration of Dependance.
I love their simplistic songwriting and melodies, I hear a lot of Simon and Garfunkel influence in their writing but Kings connects with me in a way S&G never did.
That's exactly how I feel. Most indie music leaves me cold, but they resonate with me. One review I read of theirs a long time ago described them as so soft they "make Simon & Garfunkel sound like hard rockers", which I always found amusing. Riot on an Empty Street and Declaration of Dependence are absolute top-tier albums for me.
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Easily my favourite Biffy Clyro album
Many, many times YES to this! What a stellar album...perfect combination of quirky and catchy.
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Brymir - Voices in the Sky
I mentioned this a few days ago...for some reason I keep going back to it...this album is a ton of fun :) Melodic death metal from Finland with a definite epic/power metal attitude (those choruses!). Lots of sweet guitar leads too.
Nick, finally had a chance to give this a spin.
I really did not like the vocals, but some of the music, in the first half the album is really nice and epic sounding. That seemed to taper off in the second half though and kind of became a harshfest. I had it on at work, but that was my impression.
I guess the harsh vocals are a bit Children of Bodom-esque...? Not my favorite, but they didn't bother me too much. And, like I said, for me they really nail the choruses on this one :)
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This was a bit of a blind-buy. Had listened to it before but didn’t remember a single note. Well now after 5 listens I can say it’s one of my favorite thrash metal albums! Absolutely killer riffs! And I even like the vocals! :metal
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Really fun album. They are opening for AB so I gave it a chance and it is a great listen.
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Caedmon's Call - Caedmon's Call (2022 Re-Recording)
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Tool - Fear Inoculum
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Caedmon's Call - Caedmon's Call (2022 Re-Recording)
Interesting, though that seems really...unnecessary. The original has a really nostalgic vibe for me, I have "Hope To Carry On" as part of my acoustic/electric light alt rock playlist along with a bunch of Goo Goo Dolls, Gin Blossoms, Sixpence None the Richer, The Tea Party, Shaded Red, Splender, etc. Pretty unique and relaxing feel from that era.
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Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit - Here We Rest
Caedmon's Call - Caedmon's Call (2022 Re-Recording)
Interesting, though that seems really...unnecessary. The original has a really nostalgic vibe for me, I have "Hope To Carry On" as part of my acoustic/electric light alt rock playlist along with a bunch of Goo Goo Dolls, Gin Blossoms, Sixpence None the Richer, The Tea Party, Shaded Red, Splender, etc. Pretty unique and relaxing feel from that era.
The original is out of print, and unavailable on streaming services, so they made a big deal about re-recording it for its 25th anniversary. A bit of a reunion as well; other than Derek Webb, who has stayed busy, the rest of the band has been dormant for a while. In conjunction with the re-recording, they are going to play a couple of live shows, including at the Ryman.
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Greg Koch - 4 Days in the South
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Koch Marshall Trio - Toby Arrives
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Vader - Tibi Et Igni
Vader - The Empire
Vader - Thy Messenger
Vader - Solitude in Madness
Deicide - Full Discography
Morbid Angel - Blessed Are The Sick
Morbid Angel - Covenant
Death - Symbolic
Death - Scream Bloody Gore
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https://faetooth.bandcamp.com/track/echolalia
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Hadn't listened to these guys enough recently.
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Devin Townsend - Lightwork
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Journey - Escape
Some killer bass tone in this album.
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Journey - Escape
Some killer bass tone in this album.
One of my favorite albums.
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https://disillusion-official.bandcamp.com/album/ayam
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Mark Lettieri - Fly Through It (EP)
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https://vitskarsuden.bandcamp.com/album/the-faceless-king-2
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The Doobie Brothers - Stampede
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Journey - Escape
Some killer bass tone in this album.
Definitely. Such a unique sound with a fretless bass on a rock album.
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Esthesis - Watching Worlds Collide
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https://esthesis.bandcamp.com/album/watching-worlds-collide
Read about this album yesterday, and just now getting a chance to give it a careful listen. Very cool, atmospheric jazzy prog. Definitely influenced by Porcupine Tree (maybe a little too much in places), but it sounds really good.
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Very cool, atmospheric jazzy prog. Definitely influenced by Porcupine Tree (maybe a little too much in places), but it sounds really good.
*adds to list*
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Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society
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https://disillusion-official.bandcamp.com/album/ayam
YES! Really nice album.
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listening to it right now and fairly convinced i'll just never get this brand of melodeath :lol
it's fine enough but nothing about it really stands out to me
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I definitely want to hear it, but I'm a bit pickier about Finnish and German melodeath than I am Swedish ones.
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Yeah, I mean..who isn't? :lol
There's nothing "death" about this, though.
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Well, Insomnium, Omnium Gatherum, and Be'lakor (Australian, but more in the Finnish style) are some of the flagship melodeath bands these days for a lot of people. They're alright/good, but just don't really captivate me like the best Swedish ones did. I haven't listened to the earlier Disillusion albums in many years, but I remember there being a melodeath undercurrent to them. RYM says it's also a secondary influence on this one as well.
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I gave the new Disillusion only one listen, so it's early to say...a lot to digest, but it sounded good. However - and I know they are different - if we stay within a broadly defined "heavy prog" genre, I didn't feel there were moments as immediately striking as, say, the Abstract Illusion record. The latter is much heavier, for sure, but there are some shared traits in terms of soundscapes and long-form tunes...
Sounds super-promising, though, and I'm sure it's a grower.
Litho - I'm not sure I hear a lot of "melodeath" (as codified by the sound of the various bands you mention) in here. I think Back to Times of Splendor had some traces of it here and there, but even that was more of a "progressive" affair than melodic death metal.
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Well, blame Cyril, he called it melodeath. :P As I mentioned, I haven't heard either this one or the earlier ones in quite some time, so my memory is hazy, I just remember them being on the periphery of that scene. Insomnium and co. have some proggy elements too, Disillusion I think just flips the mix, where the proggier elements are more at the forefront, and the melodeath ones take a backseat.
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Journey - Escape
Some killer bass tone in this album.
One of my favorite albums.
It was a fantastic listen, the first time hearing it start to mention.
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Oh hell yes!!! :metal
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Miles Davis - Steamin' With The Miles Davis Quintet
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Coleman Hawkins - Night Hawk
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Glasser, it's that time again...
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Glasser, it's that time again...
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Pizza Death are the best band in the history of music! They influenced The Beatles AND Slayer and were responsible for the birth of all of George Foremans children. I'm pretty sure they introduced Alex Van Halen to David Lee Roth as well. :lol :lol :lol
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This year Black Friday will be Pizza Death Friday! Recognize!
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Glasser, it's that time again...
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Pizza Death are the best band in the history of music! They influenced The Beatles AND Slayer and were responsible for the birth of all of George Foremans children. I'm pretty sure they introduced Alex Van Halen to David Lee Roth as well. :lol :lol :lol
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:metal :metal :metal
Now onto this...
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Origin Of Escapes - Shapes (FFO Riverside and Votum)
https://originofescape.bandcamp.com/album/shapes
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https://disillusion-official.bandcamp.com/album/ayam
YES! Really nice album.
One song in, and this is really great stuff.
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He's great! He looks like Vince Neil after fellating a bee hive. :lol
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Lots of miles on that face. But yes, the guy is incredible. I got this earlier this year when it came out and it's an excellent album. Consistent with all of his albums.
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U2 - Under a Blood Red Sky
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Not my usual wheelhouse.
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Fates Warning - Still Life.
One of my all-time favorite live albums.
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Fates Warning - Still Life.
One of my all-time favorite live albums.
It has my 'go-to' versions of multiple songs :metal
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Tomas Fujiwara's Triple Double- March
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Fates Warning - Still Life.
One of my all-time favorite live albums.
It has my 'go-to' versions of multiple songs :metal
At Fates Hands and Prelude To Ruin!!!
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Spock's Beard-V
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It's crazy how chunky guitars and harmony vocals that put the Beach Boys to shame can coexist.
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Darkwater - Human.
I love these guys!
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Ezra Collective - Where I'm Meant To Be
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The Shivas - You Know What to Do
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I still love this album. These guys never really got any love though. :metal
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Jason Isbell - Southeastern
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https://cognos.bandcamp.com/album/cognos
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Today at work..
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Amahiru is a fantastic album.
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Frederic Leclerq :metal
Made some great albums with Heavenly.
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Wow! I totally forgot about Heavenly! Time to revisit!!! Thanks Tim! :metal
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Wow! I totally forgot about Heavenly! Time to revisit!!! Thanks Tim! :metal
I always thought Dust To Dust was like heavy metal Queen.
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Love you, bro!
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Love you, bro!
Phil is an absolute icon!
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Thunder and Lightning is such a fucking ripper.
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311 - Grassroots
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Koch Marshall Trio - From The Up'nuh
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So far today:
Nevermore- Dead Heart in a Dead World
Nine Inch Nails- Pretty Hate Machine
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Brad - Interiors
Stone Gossard side project. Nice mix of alt rock, grunge, and power pop.
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Tigran Hamasyan - Red Hail
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Ezra Collective - Juan Pablo: The Philosopher
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The Doobie Brothers - Takin' It to the Streets
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Thunder and Lightning is such a fucking ripper.
Thin Lizzy embodies everything I love musically.
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Charlotte Greve - More Than I Can See
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Man, this game changed my world back in '98.
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I'm kind of afraid to listen to their new one. The Blackening was such a lightning in a bottle album. Nothing before or since has really compared to it.
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I'm kind of afraid to listen to their new one. The Blackening was such a lightning in a bottle album. Nothing before or since has really compared to it.
Well I like it a lot. It sounds pretty similar to The Blackening in style to me.
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I'm kind of afraid to listen to their new one. The Blackening was such a lightning in a bottle album. Nothing before or since has really compared to it.
Well I like it a lot. It sounds pretty similar to The Blackening in style to me.
Yea, it's not as good as The Blackening, but after Catharsis it sounds like a masterpiece. I'm enjoying it.
Hitting up some beauties...
(https://www.zappa.com/sites/g/files/aaj776/f/styles/suzuki_breakpoints_image_tablet/public/release/201601/01_FreakOut-cover.jpg?itok=hdzZxvrD) (https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EIxCCACGL._AC_SL1500_.jpg)
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I'm kind of afraid to listen to their new one. The Blackening was such a lightning in a bottle album. Nothing before or since has really compared to it.
It's a fantastic album.
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New album from Jack Starr. As usual, it is classic heavy metal that is very easy on the ears.
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Esperanza Spalding - Emily's D+Evolution
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The Shivas - Better Off Dead
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Mist Of Misery-Severance
Labelled as Symphonic Black Metal, though I think symphonic would be overstating it. It's there but not in your face. This is very easy on the ears as well, with some really nice passages.
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Jason Isbell - Something More Than Free
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Jason Isbell - Something More Than Free
I really like this album, Children of Children is a great song.
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This album is nearly 2 hours long!
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This album is nearly 2 hours long!
Only on an album like this is a ten minute ambient interlude actually warranted. :lol
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midnight odyssey can only laugh
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Tim, Can you rank all the Lizzy albums please?
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Tim, Can you rank all the Lizzy albums please?
Off the top of my head...
Renegade
Bad Reputation
Thunder And Lightning
Jailbreak
Chinatown
Johnny The Fox
Fighting
Black Rose
Nightlife
First three albums
From Black Rose up, I love them all. Renegade and Bad Reputation are my Top 2, then I guess it gets a little fluid.
You??
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Tim, Can you rank all the Lizzy albums please?
Off the top of my head...
Renegade
Bad Reputation
Thunder And Lightning
Jailbreak
Chinatown
Johnny The Fox
Fighting
Black Rose
Nightlife
First three albums
From Black Rose up, I love them all. Renegade and Bad Reputation are my Top 2, then I guess it gets a little fluid.
You??
Honestly, I love them all the same except for the first 2 which I rarely listen to. I do like Vagabonds but I would say its bottom 3.
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Tigran Hamasyan - A Fable
Jason Isbell - Something More Than Free
I really like this album, Children of Children is a great song.
:tup
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Ezra Collective - You Can't Steal My Joy
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Desperate to find at least one excellent album from 2021, so let's give this a shot.
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Charlotte Greve, Vinnie Sperrazza, Chris Tordini - The Choir Invisible
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Parquet Courts - Sunbathing Animal
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:hefdaddy
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Some 2022 albums today at work...
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Wow, I didn't know Saffire had another one out. Nice!
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Wow, I didn't know Saffire had another one out. Nice!
I didn't either, but Spotify brought it up right after the Bomber.
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Desperate to find at least one excellent album from 2021, so let's give this a shot.
the secret is that 2021 had a ton of great albums but not that many of them came from prog or metal
2022's done a lot to compensate for that though :corn
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Desperate to find at least one excellent album from 2021, so let's give this a shot.
the secret is that 2021 had a ton of great albums but not that many of them came from prog or metal
I'd agree with this, though it's probably mostly a very different set of albums.
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2021 was amazing!
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For me 2022 was a journey back to my roots with a new and deeper appreciation for the great music Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple, Whitesnake, to name a few, gave me.
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Desperate to find at least one excellent album from 2021, so let's give this a shot.
the secret is that 2021 had a ton of great albums but not that many of them came from prog or metal
2022's done a lot to compensate for that though :corn
I did give that year's Chvrches album a listen today. :lol
But yeah 2021 is literally the only year since 1995 I have nothing rated above a 3.5 on my RYM, and I listened to quite a few new releases that year (for my standards). Comparatively, 2019 and 2022 are both sitting at 5 for me.
Willing to listen to suggestions! If you put a gun to my head I'd probably tell you my favorite album from that year was Perturbator's Lustful Sacraments. Panopticon's ...And Again Into The Light would have been my AOTY if the production wasn't so bad.
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It kind of depends on what you're looking for more of. More like those albums, or just great ones in general? You can always leaf through the best of '21 threads. Atmospheric black metal is something that misses far more than it hits for me, but I thought the production was mostly fine on it. I think the instruments are a little out of tune in the first track or two (probably intentionally), but "The Embers At Dawn" was magical.
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57120 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57120)
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57143 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57143)
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Atmospheric black metal is something that misses far more than it hits for me, but I thought the production was mostly fine on it. I think the instruments are a little out of tune in the first track or two (probably intentionally), but "The Embers At Dawn" was magical.
It definitely could have been worse. I think the main problem for me is how much the guitars get swallowed up by the drums. I've listened to bits of other somewhat-recent Panopticon albums (and all of Autumn Eternal, which is a fantastic album) and I found the mixing to be better on all of them.
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SAULT - 11
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SAULT - Aiir
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Anthony Mcgill and the Pacifica Quartet - American Stories
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Stryper- To Hell With the Devil
Van Halen- VH1
Armored Saint- March of the Saint
Kiss- Rock and Roll Over
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SAULT - Earth
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Remina - Strata
https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata
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SAULT - Today & Tomorrow
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Old Bridge, New Jersey (1996) (Live)
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Willing to listen to suggestions!
Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine A Beginner's Mind
Darkside Spiral
Low HEY WHAT
St. Vincent Daddy's Home
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Judas Priest - British Steel
I'm in a Priest mood tonight, after having watched the RRHoF performance.
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Willing to listen to suggestions!
Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine A Beginner's Mind
Darkside Spiral
Low HEY WHAT
St. Vincent Daddy's Home
I'll check out at least a couple of those. I think I gave HEY WHAT one listen and it didn't grab me much.
Here's everything I've listened to so far in my "find a great 2021 album" journey these past couple days. :lol
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I'm on that last one now (Atvm - Famine, Putrid and Fucking Endless) and it's some pretty fun progressive death metal.
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Willing to listen to suggestions!
Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine A Beginner's Mind
Darkside Spiral
Low HEY WHAT
St. Vincent Daddy's Home
I'll check out at least a couple of those. I think I gave HEY WHAT one listen and it didn't grab me much.
Here's everything I've listened to so far in my "find a great 2021 album" journey these past couple days. :lol
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I'm on that last one now (Atvm - Famine, Putrid and Fucking Endless) and it's some pretty fun progressive death metal.
These three are the best :heart
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Swap out Turnstile for Ethereal Shroud and I'd agree just based on first listens.
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Remina - Strata
https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata (https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata)
Of course over half the album had already come out via singles, but the quality of the rest is on the same level, so this is easily one of the best albums this year.
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Swap out Turnstile for Ethereal Shroud and I'd agree just based on first listens.
Can't say I've heard Ethereal Shroud. *sigh* I guess I'll add it to the neverending list. Turnstile is probably better though :corn
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Swap out Turnstile for Ethereal Shroud and I'd agree just based on first listens.
Can't say I've heard Ethereal Shroud. *sigh* I guess I'll add it to the neverending list. Turnstile is probably better though :corn
Are you even into atmospheric black metal? If you are you'd probably enjoy it.
I kept hearing people talking about how novel that Turnstile album was, and maybe this is just my lack of familiarity with the styles it's pulling from speaking, but to me it just sounded like pretty normal punk rock. :lol
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Remina - Strata
https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata (https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata)
Of course over half the album had already come out via singles, but the quality of the rest is on the same level, so this is easily one of the best albums this year.
Yes I agree with you ;)
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Oak - The Quiet Rebellion Of Compromise
https://oakinoslo.bandcamp.com/album/the-quiet-rebellion-of-compromise
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Remina - Strata
https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata (https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata)
Of course over half the album had already come out via singles, but the quality of the rest is on the same level, so this is easily one of the best albums this year.
Yes I agree with you ;)
Have you heard her :LOR3L3i: material?
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Bruce Springsteen - Only The Strong Survive
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Bruce Springsteen - Only The Strong Survive
Same
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Some live stuff today at work..
(https://i.discogs.com/zFX0bM9uzJQptYVcD6cUyFQ6BKvUX6jbONGRCVI_SZY/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:597/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEzOTU2/MzUtMTU3NjgxMDQy/MC02NjQzLmpwZWc.jpeg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Iron_Maiden_-_Live_After_Death.jpg)
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The difference between what you post here and what you send in roulettes is kind of fascinating.
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The difference between what you post here and what you send in roulettes is kind of fascinating.
So, if I'm at my work station for most of the day, I'll generally go with a theme, like to day was Classic Live Albums by my Favorite Bands kind of thing.
Sometimes I group albums by year, or listen to the same band for the day.
Because the music is playing over speakers and not headphones, I try to minimize the harsh vocals a bit as people are constantly walking through my area. Not that it's a huge issue.
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Couple of recent releases:
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Munroe's Thunder - The Black Watch: Band led by, well, Ronny Munroe (at some point singer for Metal Church). This was a fun listen. Heavy metal that's both melodic and "dramatic", crunchy but with abundant doses of keyboards too (more hammond-like). Good vocals and good songs
MMXX- Sacred Cargo: Sort of a gothic/doom supergroup, had no idea. Core members are guitarist (formerly?) from Italian band The Foreshadowing plus bassist and drummer from US band Daylight Dies. They then have a bunch of guest singers - among others, Mick Moss (Antimatter), Carmelo Orlando (Novembre), Aaron Stainthorpe (My Dying Bride) and the mighty Dan Swano! The sound is actually pretty consistent, despite the different singers. It's appropriately morose and melancholic, as you'd expect. Not rewriting the rules of the genre, really, but it's very well done. Great production and tasty guitars. And yes, the closer sung by Dan Swano is excellent - we get to hear him do both cleans and growls. Only one listen so far, but I enjoyed it.
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Munroe's Thunder - The Black Watch: Band led by, well, Ronny Munroe (at some point singer for Metal Church). This was a fun listen. Heavy metal that's both melodic and "dramatic", crunchy but with abundant doses of keyboards too (more hammond-like). Good vocals and good songs
Ooh, I'll check this out. I have one of his Metal Church albums.
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MMXX- Sacred Cargo: Sort of a gothic/doom supergroup, had no idea. Core members are guitarist (formerly?) from Italian band The Foreshadowing plus bassist and drummer from US band Daylight Dies. They then have a bunch of guest singers - among others, Mick Moss (Antimatter), Carmelo Orlando (Novembre), Aaron Stainthorpe (My Dying Bride) and the mighty Dan Swano! The sound is actually pretty consistent, despite the different singers. It's appropriately morose and melancholic, as you'd expect. Not rewriting the rules of the genre, really, but it's very well done. Great production and tasty guitars. And yes, the closer sung by Dan Swano is excellent - we get to hear him do both cleans and growls. Only one listen so far, but I enjoyed it.
Sold!
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The difference between what you post here and what you send in roulettes is kind of fascinating.
The other thing is that when I'm at work, I generally listen to things that I've been meaning to get to, but never do. Kind of like the thread about that here. At home, I'm in more of a discovery and exploration mode.
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Couple of recent releases:
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Munroe's Thunder - The Black Watch: Band led by, well, Ronny Munroe (at some point singer for Metal Church). This was a fun listen. Heavy metal that's both melodic and "dramatic", crunchy but with abundant doses of keyboards too (more hammond-like). Good vocals and good songs
The first song was a bit off, but dug this the further I got. I love the keyboard sound you mentioned.
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A Classic!
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Cold and ugly kinda day in STL, which means I had time for some full album listens on the big stereo.
The Moody Blues - Days of Future Passed
Lana Del Rey - Ultraviolence
HAIM - Women in Music, Part III
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IQ - Subterranea
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My trip down memory lane continues. This is a total classic to me.
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This weekend:
Leprous - Aphelion
Mastodon - Medium Rarities
Draconian - Sovran
Isis - Oceanic
Agalloch - The Mantle
Agalloch - Ashes Against the Grain
Devin Townsend - Lightwork
Emma Ruth Rundle - Marked for Death
Disillusion - Ayam
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Draconian - Sovran
Emma Ruth Rundle - Marked for Death
:coolio
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Remina - Strata
https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata (https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata)
Of course over half the album had already come out via singles, but the quality of the rest is on the same level, so this is easily one of the best albums this year.
Yes I agree with you ;)
Have you heard her :LOR3L3i: material?
Yes, thanks for the recommendation ;)
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https://disillusion-official.bandcamp.com/album/the-liberation
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My trip down memory lane continues. This is a total classic to me.
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From top to bottom an absolute 80's masterpiece IMO.
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My trip down memory lane continues. This is a total classic to me.
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From top to bottom an absolute 80's masterpiece IMO.
Yes, agree just an all time classic.
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HAIM - Women in Music, Part III
I remember I enjoyed their first album, Days Are Gone, a fair bit, but then lost track of what they've been doing. Is this good?
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This one is holding up real well, after several spins. As I said before, this might be my favorite with La Torre. Certainly the one with my favorite production, plus the songwriting is very strong.
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I agree. It's an awesome album, and should place pretty high on my 2022 list.
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I should try it again, I only listened to it once.
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HAIM - Women in Music, Part III
I remember I enjoyed their first album, Days Are Gone, a fair bit, but then lost track of what they've been doing. Is this good?
I am liking it quite a bit. It is the first I have heard from them, but I like it enough to get the first two here soon. Nice blend of rock, a little pop and great vocal harmonies.
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Two more tonight...
(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/301258.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a5/Fon_front_elizium_small.jpg)
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HAIM - Women in Music, Part III
I remember I enjoyed their first album, Days Are Gone, a fair bit, but then lost track of what they've been doing. Is this good?
I am liking it quite a bit. It is the first I have heard from them, but I like it enough to get the first two here soon. Nice blend of rock, a little pop and great vocal harmonies.
The first had a good number of singles...it was a pretty cool-sounding album...for example:
"Forever" - This one kinda sounded like a more indie, all-female version of Tango in the Night-era Fleetwood Mac:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEwM6ERq0gc
"The Wire" - a bit of T. Rex glam influence...?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TffpkE2GU4
"If I could change your mind" - 80s catchiness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljg6g7BAdQo
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Two more tonight...
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That Tribulation is so good. I think it's my fav from them.
What's the second album? I'd like to know so I can say 'sounds interesting, I'll try and check it out' but forget about it and never actually check it out.
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https://disillusion-official.bandcamp.com/album/ayam
YES! Really nice album.
One song in, and this is really great stuff.
Fuck, this really is a top 10 of the year album contender. The opening track really is amazing.
Onto this now...
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Two more tonight...
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That Tribulation is so good. I think it's my fav from them.
What's the second album? I'd like to know so I can say 'sounds interesting, I'll try and check it out' but forget about it and never actually check it out.
:lol
It’s Fields Of The Nephilim- Elizium
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Sounds interesting. I'll try and check it out.
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HAIM - Women in Music, Part III
I remember I enjoyed their first album, Days Are Gone, a fair bit, but then lost track of what they've been doing. Is this good?
I am liking it quite a bit. It is the first I have heard from them, but I like it enough to get the first two here soon. Nice blend of rock, a little pop and great vocal harmonies.
The first had a good number of singles...it was a pretty cool-sounding album...for example:
Thanks for the links, but I don't want to jump the gun yet. Feels like a band that needs their own thread so fans can discuss more. :biggrin:
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SAULT - Untitled (God)
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Chris Cornell - Euphoria Mourning
Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy
Armored Saint - Punching the Sky
Dio - Dream Evil
Geddy Lee - My Favorite Headache
Megadeth - Killing is My Business...And Business is Good! The Final Kill
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Wow! This one stunned me. Liked them years ago but this one is next level. Highly recommend!!!!
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Remina - Strata
https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata (https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata)
Of course over half the album had already come out via singles, but the quality of the rest is on the same level, so this is easily one of the best albums this year.
Totally agree. Although I have to admit I´ll buy every album Heike releases. Such a beautiful and unique voice.
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:tup :tup
Tim, Can you rank all the Lizzy albums please?
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L. S. Dunes - Past Lives
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Soul Blind - Feel It All Around
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Revisiting some 2022 releases
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(https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sunrise-On-Slaughter-Beach.jpeg) (https://i.discogs.com/QzSiAXMeIilYaYGizLLCWbZZEkt3pD34VhULTzOlV2k/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:599/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTI0ODI5/MzM0LTE2NjU5MTMw/NTktMzUwMy5qcGVn.jpeg)
All good stuff. The Disillusion album is definitely growing...some beautiful music in there. Ruby the Hatchet is one of the albums I spun the most in recent weeks. Darkest Era is another BIG grower...it's super-epic, but in an almost understated way, if that makes any sense. The guitar work is not flashy, but it's incredibly effective. As previously discussed, Queensryche, Clutch and Alter Bridge all delivered too.
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Today at work...
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2199896890_10.jpg)(https://www.spirit-of-metal.com/cover.php?id_album=226756)
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Swap out Turnstile for Ethereal Shroud and I'd agree just based on first listens.
Can't say I've heard Ethereal Shroud. *sigh* I guess I'll add it to the neverending list. Turnstile is probably better though :corn
Are you even into atmospheric black metal? If you are you'd probably enjoy it.
I kept hearing people talking about how novel that Turnstile album was, and maybe this is just my lack of familiarity with the styles it's pulling from speaking, but to me it just sounded like pretty normal punk rock. :lol
Took me a while to respond to this but yea, I basically like a load of sub genres of black metal whilst not really actually liking much in the way of straight up black metal. Haven't got around to Ethereal Shroud yet, but it's coming up on one of my playlists. I did however, just finishing listening to this...
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I'd say this was pretty atmospheric black metal!
As for Turnstile, I wouldn't say they were punk rock. They are a hardcore band but with GLOW ON they mixed in some like dream pop elements or something (I'm far from an expert on dream pop) and created hardcore dreamcore.
Dreamy hardcore.
Hareamcore.
Something. Anyway, it's a cool hardcore album that pushes the boundaries of hardcore.
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Today at work...
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2199896890_10.jpg)(https://www.spirit-of-metal.com/cover.php?id_album=226756)
Can't go wrong with Enshine! Such a great album. I do not know Words of Farewell...recommended?
I did however, just finishing listening to this...
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I'd say this was pretty atmospheric black metal!
Oh, that Afsky album is pretty good...the sense of desperation in it is almost palpable...
As for Turnstile, I wouldn't say they were punk rock. They are a hardcore band but with GLOW ON they mixed in some like dream pop elements or something (I'm far from an expert on dream pop) and created hardcore dreamcore.
Something. Anyway, it's a cool hardcore album that pushes the boundaries of hardcore.
As I've told you before, this was one of the biggest surprises for me last year. Excellent album.
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Today at work...
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Fantastic band.
As for Turnstile, I wouldn't say they were punk rock. They are a hardcore band but with GLOW ON they mixed in some like dream pop elements or something (I'm far from an expert on dream pop) and created hardcore dreamcore.
Dreamy hardcore.
Hareamcore.
Something. Anyway, it's a cool hardcore album that pushes the boundaries of hardcore.
Some of the more intriguing stuff in the last few years is what I would call dream sludge, which is a similar sort of idea, but the execution is probably a bit different. I've heard that Turnstile album mentioned a lot, but haven't checked it out yet.
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Today at work...
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2199896890_10.jpg)(https://www.spirit-of-metal.com/cover.php?id_album=226756)
Can't go wrong with Enshine! Such a great album. I do not know Words of Farewell...recommended?
That Enshine album was the first harsh vocal album I ever bought!
I did not know Words Of Farewell either, but Spotify played them when the Enshine album ended, so I pulled it up and listened to the whole thing. It's from 2011.
I would definitely recommend it. :metal
@Kade...you'd like this too!
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I've heard that Words of Farewell album and apparently I liked it, but I remember nothing about it.
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I've heard that Words of Farewell album and apparently I liked it, but I remember nothing about it.
I'm actually giving it a headphones listen now, and it's excellent.
@Luke....I may use them. Don't listen. ;D
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I've heard that Words of Farewell album and apparently I liked it, but I remember nothing about it.
I'm actually giving it a headphones listen now, and it's excellent.
@Luke....I may use them. Don't listen. ;D
It's OK, I'll listen and then give a really vague statement about it so you won't know if I loved it or hated it :tup
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I've heard that Words of Farewell album and apparently I liked it, but I remember nothing about it.
I'm actually giving it a headphones listen now, and it's excellent.
@Luke....I may use them. Don't listen. ;D
It's OK, I'll listen and then give a really vague statement about it so you won't know if I loved it or hated it :tup
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Fuck yeah!!!!!! :metal I was lucky enough to see Destruction on Release From Agony tour!!!!
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Such an underrated talent.
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He really is. Such a great songwriter.
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Today at work...
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Can't go wrong with Enshine! Such a great album. I do not know Words of Farewell...recommended?
That Enshine album was the first harsh vocal album I ever bought!
I did not know Words Of Farewell either, but Spotify played them when the Enshine album ended, so I pulled it up and listened to the whole thing. It's from 2011.
I would definitely recommend it. :metal
@Kade...you'd like this too!
Ok, I'll seriously try andcheck that one out haha.
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That’s some classic NWOBHM right there, Glasser.
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I have the vinyl!! John Sykes!
Though I prefer Wild Cat.
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Soen - Fortune (EP)
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Marathon - The First Run
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Queensryche - Digital Noise Alliance
Judas Priest - British Steel
Opeth - Morningrise
Opeth - My Arms Your Hearse
Opeth - Deliverance
Opeth - Ghost Reveries
Opeth - Blackwater Park
Miseration - Black Miracles and Dark Wonders
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Devin Townsend - Lightwork / Nightwork
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IQ - Dark Matter
My IQ discovery continues.
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The Doobie Brothers - Livin' on the Fault Line
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Fiora - Flyphoenixx
I should come back to this one more often. I don't know if it's superficial or just human, but it's easier to get into orchestral work when you like other completely non-related things the artist has done, like Fiora's more vocal and electronic material. Actually, she does do some vocals, but the majority is instrumental, and some of the ones that are present are operatic, which I'm otherwise pickier about.
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Esperanza Spalding - 12 Little Spells
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Pretty sure Cyril recommended this last year, fuck it's good.
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Pretty sure Cyril recommended this last year, fuck it's good.
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Excellent Epic black metal! :metal
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Damn this is raw!
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Damn this is raw!
Thrash classics! :metal :tup
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Devin Townsend - Lightwork
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Larkin Poe - Blood Harmony
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - The Nashville Sound
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Tigran Hamasyan - Shadow Theater
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Avatarium - Death, Where Is Your Sting
Very atmospheric doom with some of the best female vocals I've heard in a while.
Recommended.
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Parquet Courts - Content Nausea
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Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising
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Thin Lizzy - Black Rose...
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Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising
Finally! :tup
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Avatarium - Death, Where Is Your Sting
Very atmospheric doom with some of the best female vocals I've heard in a while.
Recommended.
It's on my list of things to get to this year. Their earlier stuff is pretty good.
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Avatarium - Death, Where Is Your Sting
Very atmospheric doom with some of the best female vocals I've heard in a while.
Recommended.
It's on my list of things to get to this year. Their earlier stuff is pretty good.
Yep, this one is excellent!
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The New Mastersounds - The Deplar Effect
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The Doobie Brothers - Minute by Minute
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Bat Fangs - Bat Fangs
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Lily Konigsberg - Laugh Now Cry L8r
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Listened to these three oldies last night.
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Hana Vu - How Many Times Have You Driven By
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As their albums tend to do, it's been starting to grow on me. Been spinning "Washing Machine" especially a lot of late.
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Been spinning "Washing Machine" especially a lot of late.
:neverusethis:
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I'm practicing my old man puns.
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Tasha - Alone at Last
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Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising
So did you like it?
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Been spinning "Washing Machine" especially a lot of late.
:neverusethis:
Perks of working from home I guess?
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Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising
So did you like it?
I did like it, although not as much as you did. It was quite pleasant, and a nice change of pace.
I wouldn't want to listen to it all the time, but I can certainly see myself revisiting it often.
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats - Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
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The rest of it is consistently excellent as I've come to expect, but she's trying some pretty unusual things on the title track. I'm definitely going to need a section for best EPs of 2022 on my lists, because this is another great one.
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Irreversible Entanglements - Irreversible Entanglements
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Listened to these three oldies last night.
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Loving that Tygers Of Poon Tang album!
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I love it as well. Even though Spellbound had Sykes, Wild Cat is miles better. Then everything they did after that kind of blew.
Whatever band Rob Weir has put together under the Tygers name has released some really good albums recently.
The Stratus features Clive Burr on drums and current longtime Uriah Heep vocalist Bernie Shaw.
It's not very good though. ;D
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Weyes Blood - And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow
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Jerry Cantrell - Brighten
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Badge Epoque Ensemble & Lammping - Clouds of Joy: Chance of Reign
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Charles Lloyd featuring Zakir Hussain & Julian Lage - Trios: Sacred Thread
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Willie Nelson - Live At Budokan (02/23/1984)
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As their albums tend to do, it's been starting to grow on me. Been spinning "Washing Machine" especially a lot of late.
Peace Or Love was the first album of theirs I loved from the start, Killers and Ask For Help are some of my favorite tracks.
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Dream Theater - Distance Over Time
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Weyes Blood - And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow
How is it? I'll give it a listen in a while.
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Threshold - Dividing Lines
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https://mythosphere.bandcamp.com/album/pathological
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Charles Lloyd featuring Zakir Hussain & Julian Lage - Trios: Sacred Thread
Not familiar with Charles, but Zakir and Julian are great.
As their albums tend to do, it's been starting to grow on me. Been spinning "Washing Machine" especially a lot of late.
Peace Or Love was the first album of theirs I loved from the start, Killers and Ask For Help are some of my favorite tracks.
"Catholic Country" was the first standout track, it helps that it has Feist, who has worked well with them in the past. "Angel" and "Love is a Lonely Thing" were the next ones, then "Rumours" a little earlier this year. "Comb My Hair" might be next. None of them are as strong as the best material from the last two albums yet though. But it's creeping up on the debut for me.
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Weyes Blood - And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow
I just saw this shared on another forum. Very strong Amy Mann resemblance.
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Kimmie Rhodes and Willie Nelson - Picture In a Frame (Side A) EP
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Seems the wave of Weyes Blood hype is finally hitting this forum. I like what I've heard from them, but I'm incredibly suspicious of albums that have such high-scores from aggregators right out of the gate. Already 231 5-star ratings from RYM just halfway into release day is crazy to me, but I'm stingy with those I guess. Maybe they'll win me over though.
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Soen - ATLANTIS
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Threshold - Dividing Lines
Been looking forward to this! Threshold always delivers. :tup
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Threshold - Dividing Lines
Been looking forward to this! Threshold always delivers. :tup
Yeah, delivers sleep when my insomnia kicks in.. ;D
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Threshold - Dividing Lines
Been looking forward to this! Threshold always delivers. :tup
Yeah, delivers sleep when my insomnia kicks in.. ;D
Really? Always dug these dudes.
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Threshold - Dividing Lines
Been looking forward to this! Threshold always delivers. :tup
Yeah, delivers sleep when my insomnia kicks in.. ;D
Nah, it's a good one :biggrin: I mean, it's a Threshold album, obviously doesn't deviate too much from what they've been doing. But I actually found it to have a good amount of energy. A little bouncier. And Glynn Morgan is great, as usual.
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Alright alright. I'll give it a listen, but the lead single was blah as hell.
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Ok I listened to the first three songs and the two long ones. It's OK. They just don't do a lot more me I guess. It could grow on me though.
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Weyes Blood - And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow
How is it? I'll give it a listen in a while.
It’s absolutely fantastic. I gave it a 4.5/5 on first listen but I’m thinking it could go up to a 5 after more listens.
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Ok I listened to the first three songs and the two long ones. It's OK. They just don't do a lot more me I guess. It could grow on me though.
Yeah, I mean, I get it...Threshold is not really the band that will blow you away...in a way, they have been so consistent throughout the years that they kinda get unnoticed because they don't have huge peaks. I have liked them since I've bought their debut, back in 1993. I was actually super-happy when they got Glynn Morgan back a few years ago...the first (and until recently, only) album he sang on, Psychedelicatessen, was always a favorite, and I much prefer him to Damian Wilson.
An early favorite on the new one is Let It Burn...really good song...
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Ok I listened to the first three songs and the two long ones. It's OK. They just don't do a lot more me I guess. It could grow on me though.
Yeah, I mean, I get it...Threshold is not really the band that will blow you away...in a way, they have been so consistent throughout the years that they kinda get unnoticed because they don't have huge peaks. I have liked them since I've bought their debut, back in 1993. I was actually super-happy when they got Glynn Morgan back a few years ago...the first (and until recently, only) album he sang on, Psychedelicatessen, was always a favorite, and I much prefer him to Damian Wilson.
An early favorite on the new one is Let It Burn...really good song...
I liked Haunted, but was ready to shut it off after the second song. Let It Burn was good, and then I decided to listen to the two epics. I'll give the thing a proper listen. I think it earned that.
The thing is, I loved Mac, and I think Wilson fucking blows monkey chunks. But Glynn is just...there.
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Images and Words Demos-(1989-1991)
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Ok I listened to the first three songs and the two long ones. It's OK. They just don't do a lot more me I guess. It could grow on me though.
Yeah, I mean, I get it...Threshold is not really the band that will blow you away...in a way, they have been so consistent throughout the years that they kinda get unnoticed because they don't have huge peaks. I have liked them since I've bought their debut, back in 1993. I was actually super-happy when they got Glynn Morgan back a few years ago...the first (and until recently, only) album he sang on, Psychedelicatessen, was always a favorite, and I much prefer him to Damian Wilson.
An early favorite on the new one is Let It Burn...really good song...
I liked Haunted, but was ready to shut it off after the second song. Let It Burn was good, and then I decided to listen to the two epics. I'll give the thing a proper listen. I think it earned that.
The thing is, I loved Mac, and I think Wilson fucking blows monkey chunks. But Glynn is just...there.
Nooo! :facepalm:
Dead Reckoning with Mac is absolutely epic! Psychedelicatessen is top of my list, but the last album Shires kicks ass too! I'm a fan since Wounded Land. For The Journey has some excellent tunes, check that out if you get a chance. They're very consistent but they fly under most peoples radar. They are not a very experimental band but they are excellent at what they do. They are one of my favorites for sure.
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The thing is, I loved Mac, and I think Wilson fucking blows monkey chunks. But Glynn is just...there.
Nooo! :facepalm:
Agreed. I think I read somewhere that TAC doesn't like Jorn Lande either. I think he's getting a gargantuan lump of coal in his stocking from Santa next month.
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Billy Strings - Me/And/Dad
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The thing is, I loved Mac, and I think Wilson fucking blows monkey chunks. But Glynn is just...there.
Nooo! :facepalm:
Agreed. I think I read somewhere that TAC doesn't like Jorn Lande either. I think he's getting a gargantuan lump of coal in his stocking from Santa next month.
More like Jawn Lande. I do think he's excellent, but he just doesn't do it for me. I simply cannot connect with his voice generally, even though he's an amalgamation of a bunch of singers I do like. Probably to a fault though because he comes off as a sort of parody to me.
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Today at work. Apparently I was in a mood.... :lol
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Today at work. Apparently I was in a mood.... :lol
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This is good, but you can do much better elsewhere with Paradise Lost :) What else have you explored in their discography...?
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Have listened to this one once, after the fantastic discovery of Woe. I remember thinking it was very good, I have to give it more spins...
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So, the Paradise Lost album didn't do much for me. I think I only made it halfway through. I got them once in a roulette, and after hearing so much about them, I think I remember being disappointed. I'll have to find the track/score.
As far the An Abstract Illusion, I think I might like this more than Woe. It needs a headphone listen at home. I was going through EPs sent to me in my EP Roulette, as I still have most of them still Saved on Sportify, and I noticed that Cyril sent them to me a couple of years ago.
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So, the Paradise Lost album didn't do much for me. I think I only made it halfway through. I got them once in a roulette, and after hearing so much about them, I think I remember being disappointed. I'll have to find the track/score.
Definitely do not give up on them! Medusa is part of their recent return to death/doom, including harsher vocals. That was never my favorite side of them (and it was a very short period at the very beginning anyway...), so I wasn't particularly excited about this "back to the roots" thingie they've been doing. Their 1991 album "Gothic" is an early classic, but its charm is hard to recapture.
I mean, there's always something good to be found in PL albums, but Medusa is not among my favorites, for sure. Their most recent record (Obsidian) is better, as it's a little more varied...
But anyway, do yourself a favor and check out Icon (1993) and Draconian Times (1995), if you haven't already. Those are absolute gothic-metal classics, setting the template for many bands in that genre in the years that followed. I like most of what they've done, even their much-maligned "Depeche Mode"-adjacent era, but to me those two albums are unmissable. For something a little more recent, check out their self-titled album "Paradise Lost" from 2005 - that was a return to crunchier guitars after their more "electronic" phase, but still very catchy and with some of their best songwriting (imo).
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I will check those out. Yeah, the songs were so slow, I just couldn't get into it.
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I like most of what they've done, even their much-maligned "Depeche Mode"-adjacent era
I like that stuff, but I'm also a big Depeche Mode fan.
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I like most of what they've done, even their much-maligned "Depeche Mode"-adjacent era
I like that stuff, but I'm also a big Depeche Mode fan.
Me too :)
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By the way, Litho...what are your favorite Paradise Lost records?
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Most of them I haven't heard more than once or twice, so I'm sure they could grow on me with more listens. Draconian Times is by far my favorite and the most-listened to. After that the standouts are Gothic and Host.
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That's a pretty cool mix...my top 3 is Icon, Draconian Times and One Second...
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Yeah, I suspect any of the 90s or early 00s ones could rise on my list, I just don't remember anything in particular about them offhand unlike the three I mentioned.
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I dont always listen to growly metal, but when I do, its Ghost of Perdition live at Red Rocks! :metal
My son has been trying for months to get me into Opeth. (Funny he first heard Opeth when we were in my car listening to a "recommended" playlist based on my likes). He said "their new music isnt growly", but it just wasn't clicking for me.
Until last weekend when I sat down and watched Garden of the Titans. Loving it! Its melodic, heavy, beautiful and the growls arent the entire thing.
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I really love how Threshold still has that sound that reminds me of the old Magna Carta days. I’m really digging this album.
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Two of my favorite drummers...David Kelly Smith and Stefan Kaufman
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Two very underrated albums! :metal
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Yeah, High is the last of the 6 Classic Era albums.
2:40 of Slaves To Metal is the all time best rollyourwindowsdownandblastit moment.
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More 90's albums by 80's bands...
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I think I can comfortably say that Riot is a Top 10 band for me.
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Riot and Saxon's first albums were in the 70s though.
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Riot and Saxon's first albums were in the 70s though.
Yes, I am well aware of that. ;D
They are two of my favorite bands and were instrumental in shaping my musical course in the early EIGHTIES! :lol
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Good start to the day...
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It's another of those indecipherable band logo days?
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:lol
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It's another of those indecipherable band logo days?
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Good start to the day...
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Interesting stuff!Wilderun and Ghost are great, of course...I haven't checked out the new Worm EP yet, but their album last year was very, very good. Is the fourth one here something new from Afsky?
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I can't keep track, which Worm are we talking about? The US one that released Foreverglade? Such a boring and generic name, only saved by other bands taking even more uncreative names, like Burial. The album was good though last year.
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Good start to the day...
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Interesting stuff!Wilderun and Ghost are great, of course...I haven't checked out the new Worm EP yet, but their album last year was very, very good. Is the fourth one here something new from Afsky?
The Worm EP is my first outing for the band, and yea it's pretty good. The last is Afsky. It's also an EP, and real short. Someone posted Ofte jeg drømmer mig død on the r/heavyvinyl subreddit, and it didn't disappoint, so thought I'd try their latest.
Just finished off another you like Nick (latest King Buffalo) now onto Spheres by Pestilence, followed by Ayam by Disillusion :metal
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IQ - The Road Of Bones
That title track kicked my ass yesterday.
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^That's some good stuff.^
Caitlin Rose - CAZIMI
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I can't keep track, which Worm are we talking about? The US one that released Foreverglade? Such a boring and generic name, only saved by other bands taking even more uncreative names, like Burial. The album was good though last year.
Yep, that one...
The Worm EP is my first outing for the band, and yea it's pretty good. The last is Afsky. It's also an EP, and real short. Someone posted Ofte jeg drømmer mig død on the r/heavyvinyl subreddit, and it didn't disappoint, so thought I'd try their latest.
Just finished off another you like Nick (latest King Buffalo) now onto Spheres by Pestilence, followed by Ayam by Disillusion :metal
Nice! Yeah, I actually gave The Burden of Restlessness a spin a few days ago. That's my favorite of theirs (at least among the ones I know), but Regenerator is very good too.
Definitely check out Foreverglade by Worm...
Ayam is great...I recently pulled the trigger and bought it.
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I can't keep track, which Worm are we talking about? The US one that released Foreverglade? Such a boring and generic name, only saved by other bands taking even more uncreative names, like Burial. The album was good though last year.
Yep, that one...
The Worm EP is my first outing for the band, and yea it's pretty good. The last is Afsky. It's also an EP, and real short. Someone posted Ofte jeg drømmer mig død on the r/heavyvinyl subreddit, and it didn't disappoint, so thought I'd try their latest.
Just finished off another you like Nick (latest King Buffalo) now onto Spheres by Pestilence, followed by Ayam by Disillusion :metal
Nice! Yeah, I actually gave The Burden of Restlessness a spin a few days ago. That's my favorite of theirs (at least among the ones I know), but Regenerator is very good too.
Definitely check out Foreverglade by Worm...
Ayam is great...I recently pulled the trigger and bought it.
Already added the other two Worm albums to my ever-growing death metal playlist.
Ayam is so good. Am Abgrund kicks off the album in such a great way, there's something quite unique about that song.
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Weyes Blood - And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow
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Nadine Khouri - Another Life
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Weyes Blood - And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow
So, this sounds like the Carpenters.
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maybe their best since Similar Skin.
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The Doobie Brothers - One Step Closer
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Nigen Isu - Shin Seinen
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For fans of Sigh, if they were rooted in hard rock and psychedelia, instead of black metal.
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The Doobie Brothers - One Step Closer
Love it!!!!!
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Ayreon Universe Live
Ayreon - Universal Migrator Part II
Star One - Space Metal
Star One - Revel in Time
Mastodon - Blood Mountain
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Reunions
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Tigran Hamasyan - Mockroot
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On a Threshold kick today...first two and last two :)
Incidentally, streaming services have the "Definitive editions" of Wounded Land and Psychedelicatessen. I had never heard the bonus tracks. Intervention on Wounded Land is clearly from the same sessions, while the other two (Conceal the Face and Shifting Sands) sound like they were early songs re-recorded later. As for Psychedelicatessen, the album itself sounds a bit different from the original CD I have...unless I'm remembering incorrectly, there are some additional bits here and there (harmonies and keyboards, mostly...), and the drums sound better. Interesting that they have Intervention again, as a bonus track, this time sung by Glynn. Also, the whole of Livedelica appears to be included (how good is Morgan's performance on Innocent??)
Ah, love the more "metallic" edge on Psychedelicatessen. And Wounded Land brings back good memories of that period. I always thought that album has certain "epic-doom" vibes in some songs...Days of Dearth, Mother Earth, Siege of Baghdad...they haven't revisited much of that sound going forward.
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nick! Outstanding listening today! :metal
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nick! Outstanding listening today! :metal
:tup
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Today at work..
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@Litho...if you're not familiar with Glass Mind...don't listen. Looking at your upcoming roulette.
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@TAC: That Persefone album is so, so good, especially when you need to amp yourself up to get through a shift. :metal :metal
Today:
Meshuggah - Immutable
Porcupine Tree - Closure/Continuation
Northlande - Obsidian
Mr. Mister - Welcome to the Real World
Jean-luc Ponty - Fables
Astrosaur - Portals
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@TAC: That Persefone album is so, so good, especially when you need to amp yourself up to get through a shift. :metal :metal
The harsh vocals on it are challenging, I must admit. Everything else about it is amazing though.
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This is one F&J album I've never listened to...I think... ;D
Is this one of their classics?
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@TAC: That Persefone album is so, so good, especially when you need to amp yourself up to get through a shift. :metal :metal
The harsh vocals on it are challenging, I must admit. Everything else about it is amazing though.
I'd put it up there as a 10 top melodeath album I think, or close to it.
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Today at work..
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@Litho...if you're not familiar with Glass Mind...don't listen. Looking at your upcoming roulette.
This is the re-recorded better version of Glass Mind. The first version I have on CD was horrific. This is well done old school prog metal. That flotsam album is excellent!
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The F&J is awesome. That and No Place are my two faves. Troy Gregory! :metal
WTSCD has a razor thin production, but the drums sound awesome. One of my all time favorite air drumming albums.
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The F&J is awesome. That and No Place are my two faves. Troy Gregory! :metal
WTSCD has a razor thin production, but the drums sound awesome. One of my all time favorite air drumming albums.
What version of No Place.. Do you like better? :corn
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The F&J is awesome. That and No Place are my two faves. Troy Gregory! :metal
WTSCD has a razor thin production, but the drums sound awesome. One of my all time favorite air drumming albums.
What version of No Place.. Do you like better? :corn
The original. I honestly don't think I've ever listened to the rerecorded version.
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As a new fan I really enjoyed the re-record. Cool they got Poland on a couple of tracks too.
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@Litho...if you're not familiar with Glass Mind...don't listen. Looking at your upcoming roulette.
A man who plans ahead, I like it! You'll just have to hope I don't give bonus points to correct hangman guesses. :p
This is one F&J album I've never listened to...I think... ;D
Is this one of their classics?
Funny enough, that's the only one of theirs I have on CD. I bought it probably close to two decades ago, probably seeing it and recalling that Newsted was in that band at one point.
As a new fan I really enjoyed the re-record. Cool they got Poland on a couple of tracks too.
Poland is one of my favorite players, I'll have to look into that one.
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The F&J is awesome. That and No Place are my two faves. Troy Gregory! :metal
WTSCD has a razor thin production, but the drums sound awesome. One of my all time favorite air drumming albums.
What version of No Place.. Do you like better? :corn
The original. I honestly don't think I've ever listened to the rerecorded version.
I agree with Kade that the rerecorded is excellent! But, like you, I grew up with the original so that's my go to version.
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I absolutely LOVE this album!
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:metal
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I absolutely LOVE this album!
Yep, this is great! I’m also fond of the Damn the Machine album…pity that was the only one (as far as I know, at least)
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Haken - The Mountain
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Been meaning to get to this. This is some fantastic atmospheric doom/death, with a bit of trumpet, guest female vocals, and other spices. "Murmur of Voices" and "Ecstatic Reign" are especially beautiful tracks.
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Death Machine - Cocoon
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Antimatter - A Profusion of Thought
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Lunar Cape - Legends of Nantucket Island
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The New Mastersounds - Keb Darge Presents: The New Mastersounds
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Some goodies from 1986...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/03/Russian_Roulette_%28album%29.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8e/Reign_in_blood.jpg)
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A couple of new ones plus a work of art.
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/4103d278ba4f5622ca61f4a0877be5cd/8952791)
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Such a killer album, with the chromatic percussion, and especially Holdsworth's guest playing.
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Hadn't listened to Halo in a little bit, and it's still great. A Rose for the Apocalypse from Draconian is too...I mean, they might not be one of those bands that blow you away, but there's no real misstep in their discography (pretty lengthy now!). As for Nothing In Writing - I posted in the relevant thread too - thanks Jammindude for the recommendation! Very, very easy on the ears...
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This album thanks to the Album Years podcast.
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nteECjhUYaAp-kumXj1vyCVbVwHabWyZM
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Hadn't listened to Halo in a little bit, and it's still great. A Rose for the Apocalypse from Draconian is too...I mean, they might not be one of those bands that blow you away, but there's no real misstep in their discography (pretty lengthy now!).
I need to listen to Halo again to see how it fits into my year-end list, I just haven't been in the mood yet.
Yeah, Draconian has one of the more consistent discographies of any artist, though I'm partial to the last four. Probably a bit too slow in tempo for most of the crowd here.
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So good! Black Rose has been getting a lot of spins lately.
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So good! Black Rose has been getting a lot of spins lately.
I'm not a huge fan of Nightlife. It's pretty weak overall, but I'm reading the Phil Lynott biography and I was reading about this time period in the band.
To me they hit their stride with Fighting.
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Phil can sing the phonebook and it would be good.
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Jerusalem! :metal
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Revisiting this and it's way better than I remembered!
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Revisiting this and it's way better than I remembered!
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I like The Work but prefer Owls or Monarchy
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Hana Vu - Nicole Kidman/Anne Hathaway
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Revisiting this and it's way better than I remembered!
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I like The Work but prefer Owls or Monarchy
I too prefer Owls, but would rate Monarcy lower. Saying that I think I've only heard Monarchy once.
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David Bowie - Blackstar
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats - A Little Something More From...
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ABBA - Voyage
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Revisiting this and it's way better than I remembered!
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I like The Work but prefer Owls or Monarchy
I too prefer Owls, but would rate Monarcy lower. Saying that I think I've only heard Monarchy once.
Owls>Monarchy>The Work
I like all 3 albums though. The Void from Which no Sound Escapes might be my favorite of theirs.
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Coldplay - Music Of The Spheres
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Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
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The supergroup concept executed right.
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The supergroup concept executed right.
Absolutely! :tup
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Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
I really liked this album one of my favorites of the year.
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Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
I really liked this album one of my favorites of the year.
Yeah, it was pretty fantastic.
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Peter Erskine Trio - Live in Italy
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:metal
https://fuzzbubble.bandcamp.com/album/cult-stars-from-mars
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Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
I really liked this album one of my favorites of the year.
Yeah, it was pretty fantastic.
I should revisit it, I found it had some cool songs but it was a bit underwhelming as a whole.
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Probably the best grunge album.
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Yeah, Draconian has one of the more consistent discographies of any artist, though I'm partial to the last four. Probably a bit too slow in tempo for most of the crowd here.
Yep, I would agree. By the way, I knew that Heike was leaving, but I didn't realize Lisa was returning. Not complaining too much, I liked her singing.
The band posted a couple of videos from their performance at Hellfest 2022, and it's kinda cool they have them perform a duet on a few songs:
Sleepwalkers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2IXZhhqZYY
Pale Tortured Blue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N51oCMtBcHg
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I know, I've already watched those probably half a dozen times each. Shame they couldn't keep the three-vocalist configuration, but it is overkill, and Heike has a lot on her plate now. I like the aesthetics of Lisa wearing white, Heike wearing black, and Anders wearing white and black. Hopefully their next album continues on the current trend. I preferred Heike, but the last two with Lisa were sublime, so it's not a huge step down or anything.
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Really easy on the ears classic heavy metal style.
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Probably the best grunge album.
I like Dirt but I like Facelift more. Both great albums.
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Yeah, it might be the second best.
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Probably the best grunge album.
I like Dirt but I like Facelift more. Both great albums.
Jar of Flies is the best thing AiC did though.
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Probably the best grunge album.
I like Dirt but I like Facelift more. Both great albums.
Jar of Flies is the best thing AiC did though.
Good call! Honestly, SAP and Jar of Flies are amazing.
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:metal
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I've never heard or seen that album before.. Wil check it..
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I've never heard or seen that album before.. Wil check it..
Don't think this will be your thing at all dude, but who knows, maybe it will?
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I've never heard or seen that album before.. Wil check it..
Don't think this will be your thing at all dude, but who knows, maybe it will?
So this album is great if I only have 24 minutes, but would still like to listen to 10 songs. :lol
It's definitely not in my wheelhouse, but it's fine. I'm a big Hanoi Rocks/Michael Monroe fan and he does a lot of music like this. It's a bit punky for sure, but really quite harmless.
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So this album is great if I only have 24 minutes, but would still like to listen to 10 songs. :lol
And if you only have 12 minutes but want to hear 20 songs, we have grindcore!
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So this album is great if I only have 24 minutes, but would still like to listen to 10 songs. :lol
And if you only have 12 minutes but want to hear 20 songs, we have grindcore!
Er... no we the hell don't. :lol
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I've never heard or seen that album before.. Wil check it..
Don't think this will be your thing at all dude, but who knows, maybe it will?
So this album is great if I only have 24 minutes, but would still like to listen to 10 songs. :lol
It's definitely not in my wheelhouse, but it's fine. I'm a big Hanoi Rocks/Michael Monroe fan and he does a lot of music like this. It's a bit punky for sure, but really quite harmless.
So your next roulette is gonna be a punk rock roulette, sweet!
If you want some short, punchy, punk albums I can recommend WAY better than H2O! I mean they ain't bad but there is so much more I could suggest.
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Who's the second biggest punk fan here?
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So your next roulette is gonna be a punk rock roulette, sweet!
If you want some short, punchy, punk albums I can recommend WAY better than H2O! I mean they ain't bad but there is so much more I could suggest.
I'm good, thank you. ;D
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Who's the second biggest punk fan here?
Cram
To be fair, he may be a bigger fan than me. We're cut from the same cloth, that's for sure.
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I know, I've already watched those probably half a dozen times each. Shame they couldn't keep the three-vocalist configuration, but it is overkill, and Heike has a lot on her plate now. I like the aesthetics of Lisa wearing white, Heike wearing black, and Anders wearing white and black. Hopefully their next album continues on the current trend. I preferred Heike, but the last two with Lisa were sublime, so it's not a huge step down or anything.
Those video's are addictive. Such a great band. The way they use the guitar leads is quite unique. Perfect music this time of the year.
I prefer Heike. Lisa is probably the better singer from a technical perspective but Heike is something special within her range.
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What I particularly like is that they both fit into the "beauty and the beast" format without being too stereotypical with cliche operatic styles (which sometimes works beautifully, but so many others have been mediocre at it). Heike especially brought in the ethereal wave influences which I think is an underrated element of what can lift those sort of bands.
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Who's the second biggest punk fan here?
I'm a diehard punk and hardcore fan! Black Flag, Subhumans, Misfits, Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Kennedys, Circle Jerks, Poison Idea, The Descendents, Bad Brains, Broken Bones, GBH, The Clash.... Black Flag are my faves.
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There's some old school shit right there.
I have really come to appreciate Suicidal. I'm glad I got to see them once, oddly opening Queensryche's Empire tour.
I used to play Trip At The Brain on my radio show all the time though.
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There's some old school shit right there.
I have really come to appreciate Suicidal. I'm glad I got to see them once, oddly opening Queensryche's Empire tour.
I used to play Trip At The Brain on my radio show all the time though.
Suicidal also opened for Megadeth on the Dystopia tour along with Children of Bodom.
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Wow, that's a heck of a show.
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It was insane in the membrane! :biggrin:
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Indeed. :lol
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AC/DC are one of the few bands I'm always in the mood to listen to.
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I love that album. It was literally the first AC/DC album I owned.
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https://beholdtheelder.bandcamp.com/album/innate-passage
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New album day...
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Didn't know Marketa had released a new album, also Bilo IV finally happened. Let's see if they live up to the hype :corn
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The In The Woods sounds good while sampling. Definitely going to check that out in full. The Elder musically is really cool. Has a old school vibe for sure, but those vocals really drag this down.
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The Elder musically is really cool. Has a old school vibe for sure, but those vocals really drag this down.
I haven't listened to the new album yet but the vocals on their last album were bad even for their standards. Check out Reflections Of A Floating World if you like the instrumentation, the vocals aren't great on it either but they're fine when they pop up and the band seems to be aware they aren't the best because at least 80% of the album is instrumental.
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I haven't listened to the new album yet but the vocals on their last album were bad even for their standards. Check out Reflections Of A Floating World if you like the instrumentation, the vocals aren't great on it either but they're fine when they pop up and the band seems to be aware they aren't the best because at least 80% of the album is instrumental.
Just dropped the needle on it. I don't think I'm crazy about it. The tempos were on the slow end for most of what I heard.
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IQ - Dark Matter
"These are the last remaining days"
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Cobra the Impaler - Colossal Gods
Revisiting this early 2022 release. Progressive sludge, fans of Mastodon will probably like this
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The In The Woods sounds good while sampling. Definitely going to check that out in full. The Elder musically is really cool. Has a old school vibe for sure, but those vocals really drag this down.
I was honestly quite surprised to find that I preferred the new In The Woods over Elder. The new Elder needs more time to digest though I feel.
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Didn't know Marketa had released a new album, also Bilo IV finally happened. Let's see if they live up to the hype :corn
Well, the first one I didn't like that much, but the second one is very nice.
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With today being Black Friday, and working in retail, I hit my Rush mega playlist, started with Moving Pictures, and listened in chronological order from there. Currently half way through Test For Echo.
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Man, I'd go shopping more if they played Rush over the speakers instead of the same 20 Christmas songs over and over again.
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Listening through Kings Of Convenience - Peace or Love and there this strange, intangible quality to the record. It was released last year but it has the melancholy feel to it that takes me back to past memories, it's strange sensation that only a few albums make me feel. /end drunken rambling
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I haven't listened to the new album yet but the vocals on their last album were bad even for their standards. Check out Reflections Of A Floating World if you like the instrumentation, the vocals aren't great on it either but they're fine when they pop up and the band seems to be aware they aren't the best because at least 80% of the album is instrumental.
Just dropped the needle on it.
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What did I do? :lol
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Going way back...
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Michael Schenker was a prodigy! :hefdaddy
The solos on Rock Bottom and Time On My Hands...just 17 years old.
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Force It… the best UFO album.
And that album cover is totally wtf
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Force It… the best UFO album.
You've always been high on that. Yeah, it's an undeniable album for sure. I personally still gravitate to No Heavy Petting, but Force It has really endured. Those old Hypgnosis album covers are...interesting.
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Something about the Schenkers and album covers, let's not even talk about the Scorpions. :lol
What did I do? :lol
So since no one else has explained it yet, Buddyhunter's avatar is a photoshop of an Anthony Fantano review, probably the most popular music critic at this point, whose channel goes by the name The Needle Drop.
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What did I do? :lol
So since no one else has explained it yet, Buddyhunter's avatar is a photoshop of an Anthony Fantano review, probably the most popular music critic at this point, whose channel goes by the name The Needle Drop.
I can assure you it was purely coincidental. :lol
I know Buddy has a Thomas character that I don't recognize (Looks like a photoshop, but I know that's not Buddy) and some dude with his face in his hands (which I also know isn't Buddy).
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Nah I’m both of them
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I know that's not true! ;D
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(https://i.imgur.com/ACGqWOx.jpg)
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No clue on that one, brother.
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No clue on that one, brother.
Alice In Chains ST. It was their third album. Hence the three legged dog.
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/34/Two_Steps_From_The_Move.jpg)(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4e/Out-of-the-darkness-album-cover.jpg)
Jack Starr featuring the late great Rhett Forrester.
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No clue on that one, brother.
Alice In Chains ST. It was their third album. Hence the three legged dog.
Gotcha. I bailed on them after Facelift.
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What did I do? :lol
So since no one else has explained it yet, Buddyhunter's avatar is a photoshop of an Anthony Fantano review, probably the most popular music critic at this point, whose channel goes by the name The Needle Drop.
I can assure you it was purely coincidental. :lol
I know Buddy has a Thomas character that I don't recognize (Looks like a photoshop, but I know that's not Buddy) and some dude with his face in his hands (which I also know isn't Buddy).
It's Steven Wilson, in reference to the Porcupine Tree song, "Trains".
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No clue on that one, brother.
Alice In Chains ST. It was their third album. Hence the three legged dog.
Gotcha. I bailed on them after Facelift.
Fail
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No clue on that one, brother.
Alice In Chains ST. It was their third album. Hence the three legged dog.
Gotcha. I bailed on them after Facelift.
Fail
I don't know. I liked Facelift, but they reminded me of Armored Saint, who I liked more. Nothing I ever heard off the radio spurred me to dive back into them. I would eventually buy the Unplugged CD, but it just didn't hold my attention the way the Nirvana one did.
They were just never in my wheelhouse.
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What did I do? :lol
So since no one else has explained it yet, Buddyhunter's avatar is a photoshop of an Anthony Fantano review, probably the most popular music critic at this point, whose channel goes by the name The Needle Drop.
I can assure you it was purely coincidental. :lol
I know Buddy has a Thomas character that I don't recognize (Looks like a photoshop, but I know that's not Buddy) and some dude with his face in his hands (which I also know isn't Buddy).
It's Steven Wilson, in reference to the Porcupine Tree song, "Trains".
I should've recognized the smug arrogant look. Geez, there's a lot going on in Buddy's avatar. :lol
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What did I do? :lol
So since no one else has explained it yet, Buddyhunter's avatar is a photoshop of an Anthony Fantano review, probably the most popular music critic at this point, whose channel goes by the name The Needle Drop.
I can assure you it was purely coincidental. :lol
I know Buddy has a Thomas character that I don't recognize (Looks like a photoshop, but I know that's not Buddy) and some dude with his face in his hands (which I also know isn't Buddy).
It's Steven Wilson, in reference to the Porcupine Tree song, "Trains".
Oh believe me, it's not just that song. :lol
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Oh, I imagine there's even more to it. I don't know if it's interesting enough to bring up here. I've seen enough Melon to know what he's about, but our tastes clash too much for me to have deep-dived into his reviews.
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No clue on that one, brother.
Alice In Chains ST. It was their third album. Hence the three legged dog.
Actually an excellent album!
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One last one for tonight..
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/Metal_Heart.jpg)
A comfort album if there ever was one. Summer of '85. I was 16. I need a time machine...
Oh, and Bound To Fail has the greatest non Schenker outro ever.
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He'll yesss! Metal Heart and Balls are my 2 faves.
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Yeah, Metal Heart is an amazing album.
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New Arena... it's getting better with each listen and Damian is a gem. :metal
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Waking up to this this morning. I'm sorry I saw the band pic on Spotify...
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...I'm digging this. Reminds me of Lost Domain, but with the harsh vocals ratio increased.
Seems I have their 2020 album Saved on Spotify too.
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Splendid studio debut effort by the English one-man project! Epic/atmospheric doom metal. FFO: Anathema, My Dying Bride, Solitude Aeturnus
https://thylistlessheart.bandcamp.com/album/pilgrims-on-the-path-of-no-return
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D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Trojka
Released in February, still in my Top 5 of 2022 albums.
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Dream Unending - Song of Salvation
This album balances between epic melancholic doom and athmosperic black.
Right up my alley and might end up in my top 10 of the year.
Pretty sure some people over here will love it.
Rest of the day:
Draconian - Sovran
Converge - Jane Doe
Animals as Leaders - Parrhesia
Amenra - De Doorn
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Hell yeah :2metal:
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Dream Unending - Song of Salvation
This album balances between epic melancholic doom and athmosperic black.
Right up my alley and might end up in my top 10 of the year.
Pretty sure some people over here will love it.
I listened to this earlier and great first impression. I've left it on a current playlist to revisit in the next week.
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Dream Unending - Song of Salvation
This album balances between epic melancholic doom and athmosperic black.
Right up my alley and might end up in my top 10 of the year.
Pretty sure some people over here will love it.
I listened to this earlier and great first impression. I've left it on a current playlist to revisit in the next week.
Checked this out. A lot of it is a bit too slow, but it sounds really nice.
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Dream Unending - Song of Salvation
This album balances between epic melancholic doom and athmosperic black.
Right up my alley and might end up in my top 10 of the year.
Pretty sure some people over here will love it.
I listened to this earlier and great first impression. I've left it on a current playlist to revisit in the next week.
Where were you guys when I posted it a few days ago? :p
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I actually think I like this better than Woe.
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Not sure why I don't listen to this one (&i) as much as her others, it's at the same level of quality. Time to rectify that.
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I actually think I like this better than Woe.
I still have to check this out. I don't see though how anything can be better than Woe.
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Amazing :metal
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Amazing debut EP... finally an album is on it's way
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Amazing :metal
One of my favorite albums of all time....
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Oscar Peterson - On A Clear Day: The Oscar Peterson Trio - Live In Zurich 1971
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Fievel Is Glauque - Flaming Swords
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This is pretty cool. It honestly sounds like a cover band with the different vocalist and how different the instrumentation and production is (at least on the older material), but I don't usually like live albums that sound too close to the studio versions so I'm not complaining.
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John Beasley - Holidaze
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Norah Jones - I Dream of Christmas (Deluxe)
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I'm familiar with Dio, but I've never really listened. Dominating my playlist lately.
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Tigran Hamasyan - Luys I Luso
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The New Mastersounds - Be Yourself
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Today at work..
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2 amazing albums start to finish.. TAC what other albums come close to these? I haven't listened to Detroit Stories or Hey Stoopid.
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Amazing :metal
It sure is. So sophisticated, weird and "emotional" at the same time
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I actually think I like this better than Woe.
I listened to it once, and I really liked it...just didn't quite have the time/remember to go back to it. Will have to remedy that.
Dream Unending - Song of Salvation
This album balances between epic melancholic doom and athmosperic black.
Right up my alley and might end up in my top 10 of the year.
Pretty sure some people over here will love it.
I listened to this earlier and great first impression. I've left it on a current playlist to revisit in the next week.
Where were you guys when I posted it a few days ago? :p
Yep, it's good...I had enjoyed their debut, and after a couple of listens I'm not sure which one I prefer. The structure is a bit weird, I guess, with most of "meat" at the beginning and the end, but I like their "dreamy" doom sound.
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Not sure why I don't listen to this one (&i) as much as her others, it's at the same level of quality. Time to rectify that.
I think I mentioned this to you before...I was a big fan of her debut, and then I kinda forgot she existed ;) I guess I need to add this to the long list...
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2 amazing albums start to finish.. TAC what other albums come close to these? I haven't listened to Detroit Stories or Hey Stoopid.
You've never listened to Hey Stoopid? I'm surprised.
I actually really like Detroit Stories.
And I always recommend The Eyes Of Alice Cooper.
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2 amazing albums start to finish.. TAC what other albums come close to these? I haven't listened to Detroit Stories or Hey Stoopid.
You've never listened to Hey Stoopid? I'm surprised.
I actually really like Detroit Stories.
And I always recommend The Eyes Of Alice Cooper.
It fell through the cracks when it came out. Listening to it now and I really like it, better late than never. Im curious who the band is on this one.
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You've never listened to Hey Stoopid? I'm surprised.
It fell through the cracks when it came out. Listening to it now and I really like it, better late than never. Im curious who the band is on this one.
It has various musicians on it.
Vai/Satch on Feed My Frankenstein
Vinnie More on a couple of tracks
Mick Mars/Nikki Sixx
The touring band was amazing for that tour..
Vinnie Moore
Stef Burns
Greg Smith
Derek Sherinian
Eric Singer
So many great tunes..
Dangerous Tonight
Wind Up Toy
Might As Well Be On Mars
Hurricane Years..
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So many great tunes..
Might As Well Be On Mars
Man, this is such a great ballad-y track. Fantastic song.
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Hey Stoopid is a great album for sure.
Just found out Dark Forest released an EP. I really like this band a lot and have all of their stuff Saved in my Spotify library.
This is really nice.
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Dark Forest-Ridge And Furrow
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You've never listened to Hey Stoopid? I'm surprised.
It fell through the cracks when it came out. Listening to it now and I really like it, better late than never. Im curious who the band is on this one.
It has various musicians on it.
Vai/Satch on Feed My Frankenstein
Vinnie More on a couple of tracks
Mick Mars/Nikki Sixx
The touring band was amazing for that tour..
Vinnie Moore
Stef Burns
Greg Smith
Derek Sherinian
Eric Singer
So many great tunes..
Dangerous Tonight
Wind Up Toy
Might As Well Be On Mars
Hurricane Years..
I just ordered the CD from Amazon for 5 bucks. Discovering new music for me is finding something I missed, like this. I just do not have much interest in new bands like I used to. On rare occasion I'll check out something new but I keep going back to the albums I already know and love.
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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - In Concert February 15, 1962
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Well today has been an eclectic day. I started this morning off watching an episode of 'What's in my bag?'. For those who don't know it's a youtube channel where famous bands/artists walk around a huge record store and then talk about the records they picked out. It's kinda cool and I've watched a few in the past. Today was death metal band Blood Incantation's turn.
I watched this and some records I knew, most I didn't. I decided to queue some of them up for todays listening. It's safe to say, after listening to what they picked out, Timewave Zero now makes perfect sense!
Here's a link to the video...
https://youtu.be/TtDMUz6TBIc (https://youtu.be/TtDMUz6TBIc)
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(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Persefone_aathma_cover.jpg) (https://media.pitchfork.com/photos/61957802061137443e894aee/1:1/w_600/Dream-Unending.jpeg)
In amongst the Blood Incantation recommendations are some of my more obvious spins. Good day all around.
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That's a nice set there.
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Amazing :metal
It really is.
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I wanted to plow through some releases I've been looking forward to and put off before I get swamped with roulette submissions. Alter Bridge and Townsend albums tend not to pop out on first listen for me. They seem solid enough, but I expect with how much time I'm committing myself to I might not be singing their praises until '23. I like that The Interrupters seem to be leaning into their reggae influences a bit more than normal. Avatarium is definitely going to be a contender for my year-end list. They're one of many bands I've dug in the past couple years but haven't spent enough time with, and this certainly helps.
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Mary J. Blige - Good Morning Gorgeous
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I wanted to plow through some releases I've been looking forward to and put off before I get swamped with roulette submissions. Alter Bridge and Townsend albums tend not to pop out on first listen for me. They seem solid enough, but I expect with how much time I'm committing myself to I might not be singing their praises until '23. I like that The Interrupters seem to be leaning into their reggae influences a bit more than normal. Avatarium is definitely going to be a contender for my year-end list. They're one of many bands I've dug in the past couple years but haven't spent enough time with, and this certainly helps.
Glad to see someone else digging The Interrupters! I think going on tour with The Skints helped them lean into their reggae influences more :metal
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Third wave ska was all the rage when I was entering my teen years, and I like horns, so I kind of dug it. Some of it hasn't aged incredibly well, but I still have fondness for some of it, and they're one of the better current bands doing it. That era probably set me up to get into reggae and the smaller amount of skate punk I like.
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Kelly Clarkson - When Christmas Comes Around...
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Bell Witch - Mirrorr Reaper
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin - Stygian Bough Volume I
Shape of Despair - Return to the Void
Draconian - Under a Godless Veil
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Third wave ska was all the rage when I was entering my teen years, and I like horns, so I kind of dug it. Some of it hasn't aged incredibly well, but I still have fondness for some of it, and they're one of the better current bands doing it. That era probably set me up to get into reggae and the smaller amount of skate punk I like.
I have pretty much the same experience and agree The Interrupters are one of the better current bands, alongside Get Dead, although they are more Skacore.
I don't listen as much as I used to but ska punk and skate punk will always be in my soul.
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Shape of Despair - Return to the Void
I need to spend more time with it, but it might be my favorite album of theirs.
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Stryper- Against the Law
Van Halen- Diver Down
Journey- Infinity
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Hey Stoopid is a great album for sure.
Just found out Dark Forest released an EP. I really like this band a lot and have all of their stuff Saved in my Spotify library.
This is really nice.
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Dark Forest-Ridge And Furrow
I LOVED their last album. Didn't know they had an EP out either. Will have to check it out.
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Another round of new albums. I miss the old Silversun Pickups sound, when they reminded me of the Smashing Pumpkins with less obnoxious vocals. Some good moments, but they're still treading water in their newer sound.
Weyes Blood has what I previously considered "the Lana Del Rey problem", before a few of her songs started connecting with me. It's well-made, pleasant, beautiful music, and if I squint I can see how it's adjacent to other stuff I love, but it's not moving me right now. And it doesn't have Lana's endearing quirky irreverence. I swear, she has some of the softest F-bombs in recorded music history. "Twin Flame" is probably the song that has the most chance of being a regular on my playlists though, we'll have to see.
I enjoy Minuit Machine's sort of "chill EBM" sound. Definitely another one out of DTF's normal range though.
I've been having a renaissance with Blind Guardian in recent years. They were one of the earlier power metal bands I listened to, but grew to not like Hansi's voice for quite some time. I think I was partially annoyed because of him being in Demons & Wizards, at a point at which I was becoming a total Matt Barlow fanboy. But now I've come back around on it in the last years. Really solid album. "Architects of Doom" is just pure awesome. Hansi is cheating by having three of my favorite vocalists as part of his backing choir for this album though.
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I enjoyed The God Machine.
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Species - To Find Deliverance
Cool full-length debut for this Polish trio, in the vein of that late 80s-early 90s, technical-but-not-too-technical thrash.
I can hear some Coroner in there (perhaps some mid-career Voivod too). The riffage is super-tasty. Vocals are bit on the harsh side, but not too much, and the production, while relatively unpolished, does its job. Very good performances all around, and the 11-minute (!) closer, Ex Machina, is surprisingly engaging (lots of cool, melodic instrumental stuff in the second half of the song). There's room for improvement in the songwriting, I think, but I've enjoyed it.
Just listened to this again and it really is very good. This is gonna start creeping up my rankings for the year I think :metal
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats - Tearing At The Seams
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Irreversible Entanglements - Who Sent You?
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Shape of Despair - Return to the Void
I need to spend more time with it, but it might be my favorite album of theirs.
Fantastic album. I saved it on my list earlier this year and came back to it last week. Didn´t really know the band but I´ll start checking out their other albums.
Monotony Fields was a great start this afternoon.
Perfect music for these autumn days.
Have you checked Mirror Reaper by Bell Witch. Right up your alley if you like Shape of Despair.
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Some other 2022 releases, black or doom:
Celeste - Assassine(s)
Blut aus Nord - Disharmonium - Undreamable Abysses
Both are exactly what I love about these style of music: dark, atmospheric, dynamic, agressive
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Nadine Khouri - The Salted Air
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I've been having a renaissance with Blind Guardian in recent years. They were one of the earlier power metal bands I listened to, but grew to not like Hansi's voice for quite some time. I think I was partially annoyed because of him being in Demons & Wizards, at a point at which I was becoming a total Matt Barlow fanboy. But now I've come back around on it in the last years. Really solid album. "Architects of Doom" is just pure awesome. Hansi is cheating by having three of my favorite vocalists as part of his backing choir for this album though.
This has grown on me a lot since my first spins...I thought it was ok at first, but didn't quite wow me...which is basically what's been happening with more recent BG albums. I kept coming back to it, though. I didn't really see it as a "return to their roots", nor did I care (I like BG both in their more straightforward and complex form). I just think the melodies are generally stronger and more engaging, and the whole thing is a bit "riff-ier", especially if compared to At The Edge of Time and Beyond the Red Mirror. Sure, it feels less of a big statement compared to those albums, but I think the songs are better.
Bottom line for me - while it can't touch peak BG, it was a nice surprise and my favorite from them in a little while.
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Species - To Find Deliverance
Cool full-length debut for this Polish trio, in the vein of that late 80s-early 90s, technical-but-not-too-technical thrash.
I can hear some Coroner in there (perhaps some mid-career Voivod too). The riffage is super-tasty. Vocals are bit on the harsh side, but not too much, and the production, while relatively unpolished, does its job. Very good performances all around, and the 11-minute (!) closer, Ex Machina, is surprisingly engaging (lots of cool, melodic instrumental stuff in the second half of the song). There's room for improvement in the songwriting, I think, but I've enjoyed it.
Just listened to this again and it really is very good. This is gonna start creeping up my rankings for the year I think :metal
Nice! :tup You went back a few months for this one :biggrin: Yep, this kind of thrash is right in my wheelhouse. Again, perhaps unsurprisingly, a little rough around the edges, but a cool record.
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Antimatter - Saviour
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Species - To Find Deliverance
Cool full-length debut for this Polish trio, in the vein of that late 80s-early 90s, technical-but-not-too-technical thrash.
I can hear some Coroner in there (perhaps some mid-career Voivod too). The riffage is super-tasty. Vocals are bit on the harsh side, but not too much, and the production, while relatively unpolished, does its job. Very good performances all around, and the 11-minute (!) closer, Ex Machina, is surprisingly engaging (lots of cool, melodic instrumental stuff in the second half of the song). There's room for improvement in the songwriting, I think, but I've enjoyed it.
Just listened to this again and it really is very good. This is gonna start creeping up my rankings for the year I think :metal
Absolutely amazing album!
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Diana Ross - Thank You
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The Black Keys - Dropout Boogie
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Fleetwood Mac: Tango In The Night
RIP Christine McVie
Their only listenable album and their cleanest album ever. (with her providing most of the material on the album. She was the best member of the band too IMHO.)
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https://godless-suns.bandcamp.com/album/godless-suns
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Have you checked Mirror Reaper by Bell Witch. Right up your alley if you like Shape of Despair.
I have not, but I've heard it mentioned a fair amount, so I'll have to bump it closer to the front of my listening list.
Some other 2022 releases, black or doom:
Celeste - Assassine(s)
Blut aus Nord - Disharmonium - Undreamable Abysses
Both are exactly what I love about these style of music: dark, atmospheric, dynamic, agressive
I quite enjoyed Celeste, but I need to revisit it again. I know I've heard some material from Blut aus Nord in the past, but I'm not that deeply acquainted with them.
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Bruce Springsteen - Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ
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Michael Buble - Higher
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311 - Soundsystem
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Overkill - all of their albums.
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Queen - The Miracle (Collector’s Edition)
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Pentatonix - Evergreen
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Bonobo - Fragments
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Pentatonix - Evergreen
This is one our go-to Christmas albums during family time or car rides.
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Pentatonix - Evergreen
This is one our go-to Christmas albums during family time or car rides.
They are incredibly talented. It was pretty good.
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Arcade Fire - WE
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Train - Drops Of Jupiter
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She's rightfully lauded for her work in The Gathering, Devin Townsend, Ayreon and such, but her solo work is fabulous and way too overlooked.
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Spiritbox - Eternal Blue
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Spiritbox - Eternal Blue
Good to see this album starting to get some attention here.
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Moonchild - Starfruit
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Spiritbox - Eternal Blue
Good to see this album starting to get some attention here.
Oh I've talked about it earlier in the year before I saw them in March. It would have busted my 2021 album rankings if I listened to it in the year of it's release. Looking forward to seeing them again in 2023 on their first headline tour :metal
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Cool. Lonestar revealed in his top 50 thread that he just got into them in the last months. I discovered them last year, but felt late to the party then, it seems the prog crowd is taking longer to find them than certain other segments of the online music community.
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Cool. Lonestar revealed in his top 50 thread that he just got into them in the last months. I discovered them last year, but felt late to the party then, it seems the prog crowd is taking longer to find them than certain other segments of the online music community.
Probably because they fall more into the metalcore crowd and those are bands they've been touring with. I believe I told Lonestar about them in the concerts thread (which is where I've mostly talked about them). Although I agree, I think the prog crowd might enjoy them too for all that djentyness. But also, you aren't late. They are a booming new band, sounds like you discovered them early. I would have discovered them earlier myself if their show opening for Limp Bizkit didn't get cancelled last minute in the summer of 2021.
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Cool. Lonestar revealed in his top 50 thread that he just got into them in the last months. I discovered them last year, but felt late to the party then, it seems the prog crowd is taking longer to find them than certain other segments of the online music community.
Probably because they fall more into the metalcore crowd and those are bands they've been touring with. I believe I told Lonestar about them in the concerts thread (which is where I've mostly talked about them). Although I agree, I think the prog crowd might enjoy them too for all that djentyness. But also, you aren't late. They are a booming new band, sounds like you discovered them early. I would have discovered them earlier myself if their show opening for Limp Bizkit didn't get cancelled last minute in the summer of 2021.
Yeah, lonestar and I discussed it in his thread, but I could see fans of TesseracT and similar bands digging them, the -core, djent/prog, and atmospheric and melodic elements are balanced so well. Their debut EP even has a 3-part proggy epic. Their newer material is less proggy, but still great. I just would keep seeing Youtube comments from 2019 with things like "I am sooo late to these guys", thinking good grief, how are all these people into all these bands that don't even have full-lengths yet.
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She's rightfully lauded for her work in The Gathering, Devin Townsend, Ayreon and such, but her solo work is fabulous and way too overlooked.
Totally agreed....
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Ashley McBryde - Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville
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Cool. Lonestar revealed in his top 50 thread that he just got into them in the last months. I discovered them last year, but felt late to the party then, it seems the prog crowd is taking longer to find them than certain other segments of the online music community.
Probably because they fall more into the metalcore crowd and those are bands they've been touring with. I believe I told Lonestar about them in the concerts thread (which is where I've mostly talked about them). Although I agree, I think the prog crowd might enjoy them too for all that djentyness. But also, you aren't late. They are a booming new band, sounds like you discovered them early. I would have discovered them earlier myself if their show opening for Limp Bizkit didn't get cancelled last minute in the summer of 2021.
Yeah, lonestar and I discussed it in his thread, but I could see fans of TesseracT and similar bands digging them, the -core, djent/prog, and atmospheric and melodic elements are balanced so well. Their debut EP even has a 3-part proggy epic. Their newer material is less proggy, but still great. I just would keep seeing Youtube comments from 2019 with things like "I am sooo late to these guys", thinking good grief, how are all these people into all these bands that don't even have full-lengths yet.
My understanding is the singer was in another band previously and fans of that band followed Spiritbox from the beginning. But yeah, they only just released their first album a year ago! It's still early for this band.
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Samara Joy - Linger Awhile
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Cool. Lonestar revealed in his top 50 thread that he just got into them in the last months. I discovered them last year, but felt late to the party then, it seems the prog crowd is taking longer to find them than certain other segments of the online music community.
Probably because they fall more into the metalcore crowd and those are bands they've been touring with. I believe I told Lonestar about them in the concerts thread (which is where I've mostly talked about them). Although I agree, I think the prog crowd might enjoy them too for all that djentyness. But also, you aren't late. They are a booming new band, sounds like you discovered them early. I would have discovered them earlier myself if their show opening for Limp Bizkit didn't get cancelled last minute in the summer of 2021.
Yeah, lonestar and I discussed it in his thread, but I could see fans of TesseracT and similar bands digging them, the -core, djent/prog, and atmospheric and melodic elements are balanced so well. Their debut EP even has a 3-part proggy epic. Their newer material is less proggy, but still great. I just would keep seeing Youtube comments from 2019 with things like "I am sooo late to these guys", thinking good grief, how are all these people into all these bands that don't even have full-lengths yet.
My understanding is the singer was in another band previously and fans of that band followed Spiritbox from the beginning. But yeah, they only just released their first album a year ago! It's still early for this band.
Yeah, Courtney and Mike were in the previous version of iwrestledabearonce, and I suppose the people earliest onboard followed from there. I never liked the first incarnation of that band before them and didn't pay attention to them joining if I even heard the news, so I didn't even know who they were.
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Overkill - all of their albums.
:metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
FUCK YES!!!. :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
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This is completely unique in a matter that there is nothing original about them, if that makes sense. Just an odd blend of rock and metal genres. I think Tim would like it but I'm not 100% sure. Its really growing on me.
(https://redirect.haulix.com//VNTDEcMxoL6jt1DA0sKbCpXcmzRFqCqc6a_0NB86-L0%3d/PromoAccessory_915086.jpg?width=425)
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This is completely unique in a matter that there is nothing original about them, if that makes sense. Just an odd blend of rock and metal genres. I think Tim would like it but I'm not 100% sure. Its really growing on me.
(https://redirect.haulix.com//VNTDEcMxoL6jt1DA0sKbCpXcmzRFqCqc6a_0NB86-L0%3d/PromoAccessory_915086.jpg?width=425)
I've seen this mentioned. I haven't checked it yet, but I will. I'll try and get to it tomorrow.
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NOFX - Double Album just dropped today. I think that it is better than Single Album after the first listen, although a fair few of the songs were already released as part of 2019s 7 Inch of the Month Club.
I think the problem with Single Album was that it was half way between a NOFX record and Fat Mike's solo Cokie the Clown output. Fat Mike had been through some dark times in the last 10 years or so and it's really come through in his writing. As much as I'm sure it's really cathartic for him, I can sometimes be a hard listen and I long for the days of a more care free NOFX record.
It's also really short at like 27 minutes. I'll spin it a few more times today. Ariich, Glasser, you guys checked it out yet?
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Kurt Rosenwinkel - Berlin Baritone
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Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington, Leo Genovese, and Esperanza Spalding - Live at the Detroit Jazz Festival
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Brian Eno - Apollo, started off really strong but fizzled towards the end.
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Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Linda May Han Oh, Nicholas Payton & Matthew Stevens - New Standards Volume1
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https://porcupinetreeofficial.bandcamp.com/album/athens-1995
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This is completely unique in a matter that there is nothing original about them, if that makes sense. Just an odd blend of rock and metal genres. I think Tim would like it but I'm not 100% sure. Its really growing on me.
(https://redirect.haulix.com//VNTDEcMxoL6jt1DA0sKbCpXcmzRFqCqc6a_0NB86-L0%3d/PromoAccessory_915086.jpg?width=425)
I played this at work at my station this morning and I'm playing it again now. I like it. Some of the tracks remind me of Clockwork Angels Era Rush.
I was surprised to see that I have their previous album Opulent Decay, Saved in my Spotify library. I must've saved it while sampling, but somehow forgot and never went back to it.
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This is completely unique in a matter that there is nothing original about them, if that makes sense. Just an odd blend of rock and metal genres. I think Tim would like it but I'm not 100% sure. Its really growing on me.
(https://redirect.haulix.com//VNTDEcMxoL6jt1DA0sKbCpXcmzRFqCqc6a_0NB86-L0%3d/PromoAccessory_915086.jpg?width=425)
I played this at work at my station this morning and I'm playing it again now. I like it. Some of the tracks remind me of Clockwork Angels Era Rush.
I was surprised to see that I have their previous album Opulent Decay, Saved in my Spotify library. I must've saved it while sampling, but somehow forgot and never went back to it.
I stumbled on this and something just keeps me going back to it. I really dig it.
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It's definitely digable.
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Fernando Perdomo - The Golden Hour
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/622c158a697202bc481a3edea115578d/10275069)
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Full on old school tonight! :metal
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Soen - Atlantis, brilliant, beautiful record/revision with tasty piano and strings (violin, cello, viola, bass and double bass) arrangements :tup :hefdaddy
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(https://e.snmc.io/i/fullres/s/1c7438913c2e77dfd69667ea281c391f/9287664)
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That looks interesting. What kind of music?
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That looks interesting. What kind of music?
Prog metal but it’s not very interesting. Most of the songs are pretty much ballads with some heavy djenty riffs here and there and the choruses aren’t very memorable.
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I don't think I get why people post albums they aren't into.
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I don't think I get why people post albums they aren't into.
I get that, but I mean, someone else might check it out based on the artwork and really like it.
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I don't think I get why people post albums they aren't into.
I blind-bought the album and posted it as soon as I hit play as I usually do. It disappointed me but I still liked it a little bit but I really don’t think TAC would like it.
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I don't think I get why people post albums they aren't into.
I blind-bought the album and posted it as soon as I hit play as I usually do. It disappointed me but I still liked it a little bit but I really don’t think TAC would like it.
I wouldn't imagining blind buying something anymore these days. No way.
Also, has this become the TAC album recommendation thread? :lol
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I don't think I get why people post albums they aren't into.
Well the title of the thread is What Album Are You Listening Too?, not What Album Are You Into?. :P
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I guess I kind of expect if there's no commentary, like "just checking this out now", or, "eh, not digging this", that you're implicitly recommending other people check it out, but maybe that's just me. If I posted everything I listen to there'd be at least half a dozen posts a day, but most of it is either too familiar, too out of DTF's wheelhouse to bother, or I just don't feel like talking about it at the moment. It just feels like the musical version of "ok, going to my fridge now, ok, going to do laundry now" Facebook status updates if you don't think it's a very good album.
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That looks interesting. What kind of music?
This has the Tiptun brothers from Zero Hour. Much more melodic though.
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I don't know. Somedays at work, I can put down like 6-8 albums. Some I'm trying them out and some are classics. Whatever, I list them.
That looks interesting. What kind of music?
This has the Tiptun brothers from Zero Hour. Much more melodic though.
Cool. A more melodic Zero Hour is something that I would be interested in. I'm on it!
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I don't know. Somedays at work, I can put down like 6-8 albums. Some I'm trying them out and some are classics. Whatever, I list them.
Maybe I'm just not familiar enough with them to know the ones that suck, but a lot of what you've posted at least seemed reasonable. Until some point earlier this year I kind of thought you were just another generic 80s metal/hard rock guy. :p
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I don't know. Somedays at work, I can put down like 6-8 albums. Some I'm trying them out and some are classics. Whatever, I list them.
Maybe I'm just not familiar enough with them to know the ones that suck, but a lot of what you've posted at least seemed reasonable. Until some point earlier this year I kind of thought you were just another generic 80s metal/hard rock guy. :p
:lol
Well, at my core, yes!
This is a great thread to see what people are listening too. I never take a posted album here as a recommendation though.
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Well, if I post something here, I'm tacitly recommending it, but the intended audience might only be one or two other people on the whole forum. :lol
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I tend to drop the needle on most things posted here anyway.
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That looks interesting. What kind of music?
Prog metal but it’s not very interesting. Most of the songs are pretty much ballads with some heavy djenty riffs here and there and the choruses aren’t very memorable.
Gave the A Dying Planet a run through. There's a definite understatedness about it, but it is quite pleasant.
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That looks interesting. What kind of music?
Prog metal but it’s not very interesting. Most of the songs are pretty much ballads with some heavy djenty riffs here and there and the choruses aren’t very memorable.
Gave the A Dying Planet a run through. There's a definite understatedness about it, but it is quite pleasant.
Yeah it is definitely not bad at all but I just wish it had more/better riffs and more memorable choruses. I bought it so I will definitely give it more listens.
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That looks interesting. What kind of music?
Prog metal but it’s not very interesting. Most of the songs are pretty much ballads with some heavy djenty riffs here and there and the choruses aren’t very memorable.
Gave the A Dying Planet a run through. There's a definite understatedness about it, but it is quite pleasant.
Also, The singer is Paul Villarreal from Sun Caged.
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Days Of The New - Days Of The New
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Days Of The New - Days Of The New
This one is nice, haven't listened to it in a while. The second and third albums were pretty cool too...
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Tigran Hamasyen - Atmospheres
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(https://i.discogs.com/lEVm9mE0g5Iz5UnxsaXfdn7rot7Z6l6s4MYeZBTktwA/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:594/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTM2Nzcz/NjUtMTU3MzY3NjYz/NS0xODg4LmpwZWc.jpeg)
Well, inspired by Reaper's Days of the News post, I spun their second. I remember liking it, and it's still very much the case! More layered textures that the debut, with some (light) electronic touches here and there, and orchestration. Some interludes later on sound kinda artsy for the sake of being artsy, but the whole thing has a nice "conceptual" feel to it. Forgot how much I loved the second song, The Real. So good!
Little nugget: the album features a young Nicole Scherzinger (of later Pussycat Dolls fame) quite prominently as backing/co-vocalist.
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Tori Amos: Scarlet's Walk (just got this as quite a belated birthday gift and I like it quite a bit)
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The New Mastersounds - This Is What We Do
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Tori Amos: Scarlet's Walk (just got this as quite a belated birthday gift and I like it quite a bit)
Yes! It's one of my favorite Tori Amos albums, for sure. Just below Little Earthquakes and Under the Pink, and probably on par with From The Choirgirl Hotel. Great stuff.
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Antimatter - Lights Out
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Bruce Springsteen - The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle
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A Classic!
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dredg - Leitmotif
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Samara Joy - Samara Joy
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Pentatonix - PTXmas
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It's been a power metal couple of days for me:
Hammerfall - Glory to the Brave
Hammerfall - Legacy of Kings
Hammerfall - Dominion
Gamma Ray - Somewhere Out in Space
Gamma Ray - Powerplant
Nightwish - Once
Nightwish - Endless Forms Most Beautiful
Stratovarius - Survive
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Pentatonix - That's Christmas To Me
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Led Zeppelin, the whole shooting match. :)
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Led Zeppelin, the whole shooting match. :)
:tup
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Home Free - Full Of Cheer
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John Beasley, Magnus Lindgren, and the SWR Big Band - Bird Lives
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It's been a power metal couple of days for me:
Hammerfall - Glory to the Brave
Hammerfall - Legacy of Kings
Hammerfall - Dominion
Gamma Ray - Somewhere Out in Space
Gamma Ray - Powerplant
Awesome!!!
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Oh yeahhhh! :metal
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:metal :metal
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Megadeth is one of the best metal bands ever, but we knew that. The new album is excellent as well. Maybe Mustaine grabs the number 1 spot on singer thread?! :biggrin:
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I'd be shocked if he made ONE list.
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Sweet Billy Pilgrim - Somapolis
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I'd be shocked if he made ONE list.
I'm only joking. He is an example of one of my favorite bands where the vocalist is not a "singer". :)
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I'd be shocked if he made ONE list.
I'm only joking. He is an example of one of my favorite bands where the vocalist is not a "singer". :)
Yeah, but he's part of the Megadeth experience.
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100%! Love the passion and anger he delivers!!!! :metal :metal :metal
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Thrash metal is so full of idiosyncratic voices that you put up with it. It's more about the riffs and guitar solos anyway. Dave is pretty good at the former, and guys like Friedman and Poland are outstanding at the latter.
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Thrash metal is so full of idiosyncratic voices that you put up with it. It's more about the riffs and guitar solos anyway. Dave is pretty good at the former, and guys like Friedman and Poland are outstanding at the latter.
I can't say that I've ever listened to Megadeth and thought twice about the solos or who played them. It's just part of the music I guess.
I also love Flotsam & Jetsam, not ever to be known for their solos.
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Thrash metal is so full of idiosyncratic voices that you put up with it. It's more about the riffs and guitar solos anyway. Dave is pretty good at the former, and guys like Friedman and Poland are outstanding at the latter.
I can't say that I've ever listened to Megadeth and thought twice about the solos or who played them. It's just part of the music I guess.
I also love Flotsam & Jetsam, not ever to be known for their solos.
100% on Megadeath on the point of the idiosyncratic voices. As far as Flotsam, Erik has a unique voice that has always been a top 5 metal voice to me and the riffage is top notch.
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A round-up of some 2022 revisits:
(https://i.discogs.com/urxWuYgL0bOsvLEgCnFjpKSqKm_2gicQOqX25zf1H-w/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTI0ODQ1/Mjk3LTE2NjU5NDYx/OTItMjYyMC5qcGVn.jpeg) (https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Queensryche_Digital-Noise-Alliance-01.jpg) (https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Megadeth_The-Sick-01.jpg)
(https://i0.wp.com/www.sonicperspectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Seven-Kingdoms-Zenith.jpg?resize=702%2C702&ssl=1) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1204515956_10.jpg) (https://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2022/01/attachment-Coheed-and-Cambria-Vaxis-II-Artwork.jpg?w=720&q=75)
(https://progreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-09-at-12.52.32-PM-740x743.jpg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3009532191_65) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1815590515_10.jpg)
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I'm prepared to go on a 14 album Flotsam and Jetsam binge! Staring with Doomsday! These guys never got the love they deserve. :metal
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I'm prepared to go on a 14 album Flotsam and Jetsam binge! Staring with Doomsday! These guys never got the love they deserve. :metal
nice! :metal
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I just discovered The Cardiacs. Crazy stuff! https://youtu.be/ZYA7tFi6MLI
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Ella Fitzgerald - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
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I just discovered The Cardiacs. Crazy stuff! https://youtu.be/ZYA7tFi6MLI
When you are done deep-diving with them, head on straight over to Oceansize ;D
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I just discovered The Cardiacs. Crazy stuff! https://youtu.be/ZYA7tFi6MLI
When you are done deep-diving with them, head on straight over to Oceansize ;D
This. Except personally I'd skip Cardiacs and go straight to Oceansize.
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dredg - Leitmotif
Some of my favorite dredg songs are on this album, I need to give it a spin sometime soon.
Red Hot Chili Peppers -Return Of The Dream Canteen
About half way through and I like it more than Unlimited Love I think.
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John Eliot Gardiner and The Monteverdi Choir with English Baroque Soloists - Bach: Christmas Oratorio - Weihnachtsoratorium
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John Eliot Gardiner and The Monteverdi Choir with English Baroque Soloists - Bach: Christmas Oratorio - Weihnachtsoratorium
I had the pleasure of being part of my pre-conservatory choir that sang it. Unforgettable, one of my alltime favourite works by Bach, musically speaking (although I'm a staunch atheist and have always been)
anyway:
Stan Getz: Apasionado
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Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra featuring The Congra Patria Son Jarocho Collective - Fandango at the Wall in New York
John Eliot Gardiner and The Monteverdi Choir with English Baroque Soloists - Bach: Christmas Oratorio - Weihnachtsoratorium
I had the pleasure of being part of my pre-conservatory choir that sang it. Unforgettable, one of my alltime favourite works by Bach, musically speaking (although I'm a staunch atheist and have always been)
Wow, that's awesome!
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The New Mastersounds - 102%
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Stryper- In God We Trust
Whitesnake- s/t
Fifth Angel- s/t
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Ghost - Impera
First listen in a few months, it still holds up well.
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Ghost - Impera
First listen in a few months, it still holds up well.
Couldn't agree more.
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Ghost - Impera
First listen in a few months, it still holds up well.
Couldn't agree more.
Yea, I think it's gonna hold on (against some tough competition) and remain in my top 10 of the year!
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Really easy on the ears.
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(SkyThala - Boreal Despair (https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/boreal-despair))
Really hard on the ears.
In a good way :hat
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(SkyThala - Boreal Despair (https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/boreal-despair))
Really hard on the ears.
In a good way :hat
It sounds like while they were playing in the basement, one of their mother's was recording it from the kitchen.
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Really easy on the ears.
Nice! I Need to check it out.
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Tagged as Melodic Death Metal. It's pretty good!
I don't love the main growl voice, but the secondary more blackish one is fine. Musically, I really like it.
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(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thus-Always-To-Tyrants-Arrayan-Path.jpg)
Really easy on the ears.
Nice! I Need to check it out.
Checked out the first song, and it's definitely intriguing...pretty epic power metal here...
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(https://www.frontiers.shop/media/image/ea/0a/54/LALU-paint-the-sky-COVER_600x600.jpg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2755289600_10.jpg)
I mentioned Lalu's record in Lonestar's top 50 thread - I finally got around to checking it out, and it's quite wonderful.
Freedom of Fear are from Australia - not sure if fellow DTF members from Down Under know them. I read that Carpathia is their second album, and it's a pretty neat combo of (technical) melodic death metal with some vaguely symphonic black metal. The guitar work is really good, and so is the drumming (by guest Hannes Grossmann). Doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it's quite solid after a couple of listens. Nebula might be my favorite on here.
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Freedom of Fear are from Australia - not sure if fellow DTF members from Down Under know them. I read that Carpathia is their second album, and it's a pretty neat combo of (technical) melodic death metal with some vaguely symphonic black metal. The guitar work is really good, and so is the drumming (by guest Hannes Grossmann). Doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it's quite solid after a couple of listens. Nebula might be my favorite on here.
Half male half female. Not sure I'm totally comfortable with female growls. Musically very nice though.
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Total classic! :metal
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Danzig: *hears a Nine Inch Nails album
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Danzig: *hold my inverted skull cross necklace
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Result...
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I've been really listening to this album a lot recently. It's been resonating with me with the music and lyrics. Also, I just enjoy the concept of this band a lot. This is one album where there isn't a bad song for me. I just wish I had heard of them sooner because they played a couple of acoustic shows at two local bars and that would've been amazing to see as well.
Also, Cinematic Rock is a perfect description for this band. It's as if the band are playing characters within the Starset Universe and we are just witnessing an aspect of the movie unfolding in front of our eyes.
I don't know, but this band may end up being one of my all time favorite bands alongside Dream Theater. And there isn't really a band that I enjoy as much as Dream Theater where there really isn't a song I don't like.
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Dokken- Breaking the Chains, Tooth and Nail
Ratt- Reach for the Sky, Detonator
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Twisted Sister- Stay Hungry
Kansas- Best of
Bad Company- 10 from 6
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That looks interesting. What kind of music?
Prog metal but it’s not very interesting. Most of the songs are pretty much ballads with some heavy djenty riffs here and there and the choruses aren’t very memorable.
Gave the A Dying Planet a run through. There's a definite understatedness about it, but it is quite pleasant.
I actually really like it now. Definitely a grower. Listening to their first album right now.
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I got this on cassette in my Easter basket in 1984. :metal
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That dude in the chains looks real tough with a girls field hockey stick. :lol
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The singer Ape DeMartini. :lol No relation to Warren. :lol
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The singer Ape DeMartini. :lol No relation to Warren. :lol
Or General Urko. :lol
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Two of the most important albums of the time period for me..
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That's a perfect evening! :metal :metal
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Tim! Check this one out. Traditional metal at its best. :metal
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Following the release of their first new music in 5 years I'm spinning Portal of I by Ne Obliviscaris.
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It's weird, I feel like when I first joined DTF there was a real buzz around this band, and I'm pretty sure Forget Not wasdoing the rounds in rolettes. I know they were definitely one the early DTF recommendations I checked out. I think this album is OK, and the addition of violin is something that should probably gel with my tastes more than it does.
I posted about the new single in the Ne Obliviscaris thread the other day, I guess everyone is over this band :lol I mean it has been 5 years!
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yeah i was big into 'em in 2015 but it's almost 2023 now and their sound has never really changed since that first album so like
sure, new album, i'll listen to it when it's out probably
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Following the release of their first new music in 5 years I'm spinning Portal of I by Ne Obliviscaris.
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It's weird, I feel like when I first joined DTF there was a real buzz around this band, and I'm pretty sure Forget Not wasdoing the rounds in rolettes. I know they were definitely one the early DTF recommendations I checked out. I think this album is OK, and the addition of violin is something that should probably gel with my tastes more than it does.
I posted about the new single in the Ne Obliviscaris thread the other day, I guess everyone is over this band :lol I mean it has been 5 years!
I probably like Portal of I the best, although Citadel is close...I don't think I have spent much time with Urn. The thing is, for me, they are incredibly talented (obviously), but they kinda failed to "stick". To compare to a recent release - even though it's not quite the same genre - I connected to a record like Woe by An Abstract Illusion at a much deeper level. It's not as technical, so that perhaps makes it a little less "cold" to start with, but generally I find the melodic payoffs much stronger, and more satisfying.
That said, I haven't listened to them in a while, so maybe I'll revisit Portal of I...
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Deathless Legacy - Mater Larvarum
December 2022 release for this Italian band. It's their sixth (!) album, but I didn't even know they existed until now :)
So, they have a bit of this cheesy horror shtick going, but this sounds pretty good! There is definitely some symphonic metal in here, but with horror/gothic undertones (in line with what you'd expect from the image). Some stuff is super ear-wormy (opener Ora Pro Nobis), but they do very well with more moody rockers too - Nightfall has a very Type O Negative keyboard theme, and the closer title-track is a cool, darker-sounding song. Some more up-tempo tunes, like Queen of the Infernal Pantheon and Run (the latter is almost power metal). Last but not least, the vocals are great! Nice extension with the right amount of grit.
Not the deepest of albums, but an entertaining one, for sure!
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For the past few days, I have been acting like a maniac in the hall of the guides.
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I'm not a huge Hendrix guy, but this album is :metal
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Top 5 album this year!
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Enough already! I'm checking it out now. :)
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Enough already! I'm checking it out now. :)
Everybody's Nobody is my SOTY.
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Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Live at Wacken (2015)
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Armored Saint - Raising Fear
Armored Saint - Symbol of Salvation Live
Armored Saint - Win Hands Down
Ripper - Return to Death Row EP
Dio - Holy Diver
Dio - Last in Line
Dio - Magica
Dio - Master of the Moon
Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell
Black Sabbath - Mob Rules
Black Sabbath - Dehumanizer
Heaven and Hell - The Devil You Know
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We Were Promised Jetpacks - A Complete One-Eighty (EP)
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Nathan Salsburg - Landwerk No. 3
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Beyond Skin is a great album, and The Blackening is killer.
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Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
It’s time for my annual “I’m going to listen to Devin and maybe I’ll get into him this time” project.
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I expected this to be good because Tim recommended it but damn this is a potential number one of the year after only a few spins. The production is incredible and the songs are well balanced, some rippers and slower tunes that hit just right. Its raunchy, melodic, and catchy as fuck! Murder the summer of love, Derelict Palace, and Antisocialite are stand outs early on but the entire album kicks major ass!
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Murder The Summer Of Love is amazing. Like I said, Everybody's Nobody is my SOTY.
Yeah, the guy is a great songwriter. His last few albums have been just as strong. He's been on a roll with some quality music.
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Following the release of their first new music in 5 years I'm spinning Portal of I by Ne Obliviscaris.
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b2731bbe4aa8d8b32e061e6896f9)
It's weird, I feel like when I first joined DTF there was a real buzz around this band, and I'm pretty sure Forget Not wasdoing the rounds in rolettes. I know they were definitely one the early DTF recommendations I checked out. I think this album is OK, and the addition of violin is something that should probably gel with my tastes more than it does.
I posted about the new single in the Ne Obliviscaris thread the other day, I guess everyone is over this band :lol I mean it has been 5 years!
I just saw they are touring and amazingly, they are stopping here. I decided to finally hear some of their stuff, and I am not going to miss them.
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Murder The Summer Of Love is amazing. Like I said, Everybody's Nobody is my SOTY.
Yeah, the guy is a great songwriter. His last few albums have been just as strong. He's been on a roll with some quality music.
Hmmm....maybe I should try this guy again.
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Worm - Bluenothing
This album is just great. If you want some atmospheric, synthy death/doom metal then look no further. Just really fucking cool.
The Blackening is killer.
It really is. Every now and then it just floors me all over again!
Following the release of their first new music in 5 years I'm spinning Portal of I by Ne Obliviscaris.
(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b2731bbe4aa8d8b32e061e6896f9)
It's weird, I feel like when I first joined DTF there was a real buzz around this band, and I'm pretty sure Forget Not wasdoing the rounds in rolettes. I know they were definitely one the early DTF recommendations I checked out. I think this album is OK, and the addition of violin is something that should probably gel with my tastes more than it does.
I posted about the new single in the Ne Obliviscaris thread the other day, I guess everyone is over this band :lol I mean it has been 5 years!
I just saw they are touring and amazingly, they are stopping here. I decided to finally hear some of their stuff, and I am not going to miss them.
Nice. I've only seen them live once, with Oceans of Slumber supporting. I'll be honest, I was there for OoS really, but NO were pretty good.
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Leland Whitty - Anyhow
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The New Mastersounds - Ten Years On
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The Smile - A Light For Attracting Attention
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Grant Geissman - Blooz
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Murder The Summer Of Love is amazing. Like I said, Everybody's Nobody is my SOTY.
Yeah, the guy is a great songwriter. His last few albums have been just as strong. He's been on a roll with some quality music.
Hmmm....maybe I should try this guy again.
Kade, I really like Hanoi Rocks but he's actually getting better with age. Very catchy album.
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Murder The Summer Of Love is amazing. Like I said, Everybody's Nobody is my SOTY.
Yeah, the guy is a great songwriter. His last few albums have been just as strong. He's been on a roll with some quality music.
Hmmm....maybe I should try this guy again.
It's really not for you. I think you made it barely 30 seconds when Murder The Summer Of Love was released. I can't see that changing.
I loved Hanoi Rocks as a kid, and he scratches an itch for me.
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Nemophila- Seize the Fate :metal
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Really starting to appreciate NWOBHM more now than ever. Cloven Hoof, Diamond Head, Cirith Ungol and Satan!
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Satan rules! I need to listen to Satan more!
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Really starting to appreciate NWOBHM more now than ever.
:metal :metal :metal
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Really starting to appreciate NWOBHM more now than ever. Cloven Hoof, Diamond Head, Cirith Ungol and Satan!
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Satan rules! I need to listen to Satan more!
Diamond Head are an all-time favourite for me. iI’m only vaguely familiar with the other bands you mentioned.
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Really starting to appreciate NWOBHM more now than ever. Cloven Hoof, Diamond Head, Cirith Ungol and Satan!
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Satan rules! I need to listen to Satan more!
Yes! And Earth Infernal is a great album!
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Murder The Summer Of Love is amazing. Like I said, Everybody's Nobody is my SOTY.
Yeah, the guy is a great songwriter. His last few albums have been just as strong. He's been on a roll with some quality music.
Hmmm....maybe I should try this guy again.
It's really not for you. I think you made it barely 30 seconds when Murder The Summer Of Love was released. I can't see that changing.
I loved Hanoi Rocks as a kid, and he scratches an itch for me.
Oh, that's from this same album....ah.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Polygondwanaland
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Antimatter - Planetary Confinement
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Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run
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Listened to Scenes From a Memory in the car yesterday for the first time in a long while. What an absolutely incredible, near perfect piece of art. Just simply amazing. Loved every second of it as much as I did when I first heard it. It's hard for me to really find new great music when you have an album like this that's unmatched you can go back to and love all over again.
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Angelo Badalamenti: Twin Peaks
Rest in peace. Thank you. Ouch. And extended thanks to Mike Portnoy for choosing Laura Palmer's Theme to open the shows on the Met2 tour. (which was my first DT tour aged 10)
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I finally gave this a one over. No, just, NO. There was no reason this needed to be re-recorded. Not even close to the original, there's no energy compared to the original. Eric even sounds subdued almost like he wasn't into it. Tim, check out a few tunes, I'm curious what you think. The music is "fine" but the original is a masterpiece.
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Listened to Scenes From a Memory in the car yesterday for the first time in a long while. What an absolutely incredible, near perfect piece of art. Just simply amazing. Loved every second of it as much as I did when I first heard it. It's hard for me to really find new great music when you have an album like this that's unmatched you can go back to and love all over again.
It is amazing!
I finally gave this a one over. No, just, NO. There was no reason this needed to be re-recorded. Not even close to the original, there's no energy compared to the original. Eric even sounds subdued almost like he wasn't into it. Tim, check out a few tunes, I'm curious what you think. The music is "fine" but the original is a masterpiece.
I just can't bring myself to do it. :lol
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I would like to hear someone's opinion who never heard them before. Maybe Kade can "A/B" it assuming he doesn't know the original.
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Great album. Doesn't get the props it deserves.
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https://yaatri.bandcamp.com/album/lucid
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Listened to Scenes From a Memory in the car yesterday for the first time in a long while. What an absolutely incredible, near perfect piece of art. Just simply amazing. Loved every second of it as much as I did when I first heard it. It's hard for me to really find new great music when you have an album like this that's unmatched you can go back to and love all over again.
You understand why I find it real hard to score over an 8.5 in my roulette then :lol it really is a beautiful album, just the full package. I'm sticking this on now, it's been a while since I played the whole thing.
I remember when I joined DTF I was having a Dream Theater renaissance, and became obsessed with this album all over again. I was listening to it almost daily :heart good times.
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Great album. Doesn't get the props it deserves.
I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan and if anything I feel it gets MORE props than it deserves.
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I would like to hear someone's opinion who never heard them before. Maybe Kade can "A/B" it assuming he doesn't know the original.
I liked it, but don't know the original. Don't think my thoughts can really be taken seriously.
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Listened to Scenes From a Memory in the car yesterday for the first time in a long while. What an absolutely incredible, near perfect piece of art. Just simply amazing. Loved every second of it as much as I did when I first heard it. It's hard for me to really find new great music when you have an album like this that's unmatched you can go back to and love all over again.
You understand why I find it real hard to score over an 8.5 in my roulette then :lol it really is a beautiful album, just the full package. I'm sticking this on now, it's been a while since I played the whole thing.
I remember when I joined DTF I was having a Dream Theater renaissance, and became obsessed with this album all over again. I was listening to it almost daily :heart good times.
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Great album. Doesn't get the props it deserves.
I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan and if anything I feel it gets MORE props than it deserves.
I remember going to a drinking party at around 16 and had purchased this album maybe the week before or something. I have fond memories not wanting to go because I was too busy listening to it on repeat. Went to the party and was just thinking about this album the whole time, until I was getting too drunk lol.
Being hung over the next morning again, all I wanted to do was go home and chill and put it on again. It's such a fond memory.
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Listened to Scenes From a Memory in the car yesterday for the first time in a long while. What an absolutely incredible, near perfect piece of art. Just simply amazing. Loved every second of it as much as I did when I first heard it. It's hard for me to really find new great music when you have an album like this that's unmatched you can go back to and love all over again.
You understand why I find it real hard to score over an 8.5 in my roulette then :lol it really is a beautiful album, just the full package. I'm sticking this on now, it's been a while since I played the whole thing.
I remember when I joined DTF I was having a Dream Theater renaissance, and became obsessed with this album all over again. I was listening to it almost daily :heart good times.
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Great album. Doesn't get the props it deserves.
I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan and if anything I feel it gets MORE props than it deserves.
I remember going to a drinking party at around 16 and had purchased this album maybe the week before or something. I have fond memories not wanting to go because I was too busy listening to it on repeat. Went to the party and was just thinking about this album the whole time, until I was getting too drunk lol.
Being hung over the next morning again, all I wanted to do was go home and chill and put it on again. It's such a fond memory.
Wow dude, sounds like you were really crushing hard on this album. Not sure of the last time I heard someone talk about an album like someone they were romantically involved with. For the record, I love it!
Did you carve WK + SFAM on a tree?
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Lol, it's just something that really has stuck in my mind. one of those albums you just wanted and can't wait to listen too.
My tree though already has WK +KIP, so.....
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Lol, it's just something that really has stuck in my mind. one of those albums you just wanted and can't wait to listen too.
My tree though already has WK +KIP, so.....
Oh yea, we've all had those albums :heart
I can only assume that was a typo, Rust in Peace is a great album for sure :neverusethis:
If in fact it's KIP, then your first love was misplaced, sorry about that
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Lol. You just reminded me I need to send you a song. Hmmm....
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Lol. You just reminded me I need to send you a song. Hmmm....
Want me to save us both some time?
2/10
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FATALITY!
I've never heard any Winger as far as I can recall...
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Didn't send Winger lol. Sent something other than melodic death metal though, so still might get 2/10.
Maybe Winger for the next round though haha.
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Angelo Badalamenti: Twin Peaks
Rest in peace. Thank you. Ouch. And extended thanks to Mike Portnoy for choosing Laura Palmer's Theme to open the shows on the Met2 tour. (which was my first DT tour aged 10)
Such a magnificent composer, I loved his minimalist compositions on The Return and the iconic songs for the original series. Farewell maestro.
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Over the years this has risen to become my favourite Mastodon album. 16 years and I only love it more, just the perfect Mastodon album :metal
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Eidola - The Architect
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I would like to hear someone's opinion who never heard them before. Maybe Kade can "A/B" it assuming he doesn't know the original.
Having heard a few F&J albums, but not those, I gave a quick listen to a few of the same songs from each. Personally I kind of prefer the newer production a bit. The original guitars sound a little farty, and there's not much bass in the mix. I wouldn't call the newer mix amazing, but it improves on those two aspects, the guitars have more bite to me.
There are two things that I think bug people about the rerecordings. One is the vocals. He definitely doesn't have the youthful enthusiasm, and doesn't bother even trying to hit some of the high notes of the originals. The other is that the tempos are definitely slower on a number of the songs. That's probably where the feeling of lower energy is coming from. I don't have the familiarity with the originals to have those ingrained, and the "correct" tempo for a song is kind of subjective, it's possible they were too fast on the original (though probably unlikely for thrash crowds), but I can see that being a major hangup for many.
On the other side, Chris Poland guests on three tracks on the newer version, that's hard to beat.
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Over the years this has risen to become my favourite Mastodon album. 16 years and I only love it more, just the perfect Mastodon album :metal
Yep, 100% agree. It’s my favorite Mastodon too. It balances the heavy, the complex and the melodic just perfectly.
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Over the years this has risen to become my favourite Mastodon album. 16 years and I only love it more, just the perfect Mastodon album :metal
Of the Mastodon albums that I've listened to, Remission is my favorite, but Blood Mountain is probably my second favorite.
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Been revisiting some classics today. Any fans? This album is feral, and I love it for it!
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Dio - Master of the Moon
Metallica - Ride the Lightning
Metallica - Live at the Kabuki Theater '85
Metal Church - Best of Mike Howe 2016-2021
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I would like to hear someone's opinion who never heard them before. Maybe Kade can "A/B" it assuming he doesn't know the original.
I liked it, but don't know the original. Don't think my thoughts can really be taken seriously.
Check out the original. There's no such thing as a wrong opinion. I'm curious and I value your opinion. :metal
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I would like to hear someone's opinion who never heard them before. Maybe Kade can "A/B" it assuming he doesn't know the original.
Having heard a few F&J albums, but not those, I gave a quick listen to a few of the same songs from each. Personally I kind of prefer the newer production a bit. The original guitars sound a little farty, and there's not much bass in the mix. I wouldn't call the newer mix amazing, but it improves on those two aspects, the guitars have more bite to me.
There are two things that I think bug people about the rerecordings. One is the vocals. He definitely doesn't have the youthful enthusiasm, and doesn't bother even trying to hit some of the high notes of the originals. The other is that the tempos are definitely slower on a number of the songs. That's probably where the feeling of lower energy is coming from. I don't have the familiarity with the originals to have those ingrained, and the "correct" tempo for a song is kind of subjective, it's possible they were too fast on the original (though probably unlikely for thrash crowds), but I can see that being a major hangup for many.
On the other side, Chris Poland guests on three tracks on the newer version, that's hard to beat.
That was kind of the reason why I didn't even check the original haha.
I would like to hear someone's opinion who never heard them before. Maybe Kade can "A/B" it assuming he doesn't know the original.
I liked it, but don't know the original. Don't think my thoughts can really be taken seriously.
Check out the original. There's no such thing as a wrong opinion. I'm curious and I value your opinion. :metal
I'll see if I can listen to both over the holiday period where I get a couple of days off.
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Devin Townsend - Lightwork
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I keep coming back to this more than I thought I would.
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311 - From Chaos
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New Klone single
https://youtu.be/rz37KCgkZag
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A couple more 2022 revisits...
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...and a variety of other things over the last few days:
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Metallica - Aragon Ballroom 1986
Metallica - Through the Never Soundtrack/Live
Amaranthe - s/t
Amaranthe - The Nexus
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Nemophila- Seize the Fate :metal
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Day 3...still awesome.
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New Klone single
https://youtu.be/rz37KCgkZag
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This sure is a cool cover!
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I haven't properly explored Myrath's albums pre-Legacy. I think their last two are great (funnily enough, I listened to Legacy just yesterday)...so incredibly catchy and well-constructed. I've only listened to Tales...once, I think. I remember it being a little more Symphony X-influenced. I need to revisit.
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Flotsam and Jetsam, Doomsday! :metal
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Listened to Scenes From a Memory in the car yesterday for the first time in a long while. What an absolutely incredible, near perfect piece of art. Just simply amazing. Loved every second of it as much as I did when I first heard it. It's hard for me to really find new great music when you have an album like this that's unmatched you can go back to and love all over again.
You understand why I find it real hard to score over an 8.5 in my roulette then :lol it really is a beautiful album, just the full package. I'm sticking this on now, it's been a while since I played the whole thing.
I remember when I joined DTF I was having a Dream Theater renaissance, and became obsessed with this album all over again. I was listening to it almost daily :heart good times.
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Great album. Doesn't get the props it deserves.
I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan and if anything I feel it gets MORE props than it deserves.
It has some good songs. My favorite is Atlas, Rise! I liked Death Magnetic better. I wish it had the same sound quality as this album.
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A classic and a potential future classic.
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A true masterpiece, and an album I remember liking in '20, but had kind of forgotten about, probably time to revisit it. If I recall it was one of the better 70s throwback albums.
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Pain is Beauty has some cool songs, but I feel Abyss is more consistent. Great album.
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My copy finally arrived. So far, not as good as Shires, but not bad either.
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Pain is Beauty has some cool songs, but I feel Abyss is more consistent. Great album.
I suppose that's an interesting way to look at it. Abyss just doesn't have quite the euphoric highs that PIB does for me, or even Hiss Spun, for the matter. They are all stellar albums though.
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I'm checking out the 2022 remaster of "Unfold The Future" by The Flower Kings.
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The In The Woods sounds good while sampling. Definitely going to check that out in full. The Elder musically is really cool. Has a old school vibe for sure, but those vocals really drag this down.
I was honestly quite surprised to find that I preferred the new In The Woods over Elder. The new Elder needs more time to digest though I feel.
Still loving the new In the Woods... it's definitely been one of the biggest surprises this year, and easily better than any of the other albums of theirs I've heard.
It's good some great vocal hooks and lyrics that just get stuck in your head. That doesn't happen for me, with a lot of this style of music. It definitely helps it stick out from the pack.
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Bruce Springsteen- Greatest Hits
Bryan Adams- Reckless
Tom Petty- Greatest Hits
John Mellencamp- Scarecrow
Bob Seger- Ultimate Hits
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Pain is Beauty has some cool songs, but I feel Abyss is more consistent. Great album.
I suppose that's an interesting way to look at it. Abyss just doesn't have quite the euphoric highs that PIB does for me, or even Hiss Spun, for the matter. They are all stellar albums though.
Can't quite decide if I like Pain is Beauty or Abyss better...as you say, it's all great, so it doesn't really matter ;) I actually still have to properly check out her more recent albums.
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A true masterpiece, and an album I remember liking in '20, but had kind of forgotten about, probably time to revisit it. If I recall it was one of the better 70s throwback albums.
Yes, this is a delicious little album. The Blue Oyster Cult influence is pretty strong (Lost in a Dream and Crimson Past, especially...the latter with a good amount of Dire Straits thrown in for good measure!), but the whole thing has such a cool, laid-back vibe...
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Trans Siberian Orchestra- Christmas Eve and Other Stories, The Lost Christmas Eve, The Christmas Attic
Merry Axemas- Vol 1&2
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The song Oh My Fucking God finally clicked the other day when I was listening to this while in a particularly shitty mood. The sheer rage on this album is so genuine and cathartic.
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That must've been one shitty mood! :lol
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:metal Oh My Fucking God is a great track though.
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The whole thing is superb. Takes the Godflesh and Fear Factory ideas and makes something even more unique out of them.
Merry Axemas- Vol 1&2
I remember those being quite enjoyable, though I haven't heard them in many years. I'm contemplating whether we need a best metal/prog Christmas covers thread, there's been a couple I've been playing a lot lately.
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Saw these guys on their first tour opening for Overkill and Slayer, Reign In Blood tour. Best show ever! :metal
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Transatlantic - SMPTe The Roine Stolt Mixes
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Oasis - Knebworth 1996
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Fifth Angel- Time Will Tell
Triumph- Classics
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My relationship with this one is bordering on obsessive, it really doesn't have a week spot. Also figured I had to end my Nemophila marathon at some point...
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My relationship with this one is bordering on obsessive, it really doesn't have a week spot.
I think the weakest track is "Yellowjacket". I thought I remember liking some of Monuments' material, but his voice doesn't really work here for me.
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Insanely underrated!
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This album is so much fun. "My Disintegration" has just the right mixture of everything.
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My fave heavy band ever. Cannibal Corpse very close second. :metal
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Insanely underrated!
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Rioghan - Different Kinds of Losses
If Jonas Renkse and Einar Solberg agree on recording parts for your debut album you're probably doing something right. Very good mix of prog metal and alternative rock.
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This album is so much fun. "My Disintegration" has just the right mixture of everything.
Don't know this one...what's it like?
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Rioghan - Different Kinds of Losses
If Jonas Renkse and Einar Solberg agree on recording parts for your debut album you're probably doing something right. Very good mix of prog metal and alternative rock.
Well, that's intriguing... ;)
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LithoJazzoSphere and Sacul, these two are for you.
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This album is so much fun. "My Disintegration" has just the right mixture of everything.
That's my favorite on the album too.
Don't know this one...what's it like?
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Brilliant :lol
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Don't know this one...what's it like?
No idea if you'd like it, it's basically electro-industrial metal. Kind of like a modernized early Nine Inch Nails. Klayton and Reznor are pretty much contemporaries though, he had Circle of Dust and other projects in the early 90s. If you've never heard any of his work before I'd recommend the 2003 Celldweller self-titled first, it's better than this one.
LithoJazzoSphere and Sacul, these two are for you.
I'm expecting an album report on my desk by the end of the week. ;) TAC can give me one on Thirsty Ghost, which he marked as having the greatest song of the roulette yet.
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LithoJazzoSphere and Sacul, these two are for you.
:metal
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LithoJazzoSphere and Sacul, these two are for you.
:metal
Sorry to disappoint you, but I couldn't get through Neotokyo, it was too long. It'd be fine for background music if I needed to concentrate.
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Steve Hackett - Defector
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LithoJazzoSphere and Sacul, these two are for you.
:metal
Sorry to disappoint you, but I couldn't get through Neotokyo, it was too long. It'd be fine for background music if I needed to concentrate.
Don't worry, can't be disappointed if I didn't expect anything :neverusethis:
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LithoJazzoSphere and Sacul, these two are for you.
:metal
Sorry to disappoint you, but I couldn't get through Neotokyo, it was too long. It'd be fine for background music if I needed to concentrate.
Don't worry, can't be disappointed if I didn't expect anything :neverusethis:
Glad to be of service :tup
I think this album climbs a little higher in my rankings everytime I revisit it...
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So, I was perusing some year-end lists here and there, to see (or be reminded of) what I missed...I came across a few interesting things. For this post, I wanted to highlight three albums that I've enjoyed a fair bit over the last few days:
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The common thing is that they are all female-fronted band...and all decidedly non-metal. While different sounding, they all have this enticing, slightly dark post-punk undertones...
Going left to right...the poppiest is definitely the Darkswoon record, with the programmed drums and percussions, the synth-y sound and the subdued guitars. Great vocals, and really cool sound. Some stuff is very laid back and downright pretty (Spellcast), other songs have a bit more tension in them (Under Glass has "dirtier" guitars, before opening up to a purely 80s-sounding fest, and This is a Void starts out as early Killing Joke jamming with Siouxsie and the Banshees). Burn Collector is a great, slow-burning closer.
Moving on, Secret Shame's Autonomy is the hardest rocking of the three. The guitars are definitely more upfront and the instrumentation is more traditionally "rock". Some songs sound like The Cranberries if they had listened to more The Cure and shoegazey stuff (the opener Hide, for example). Some other tunes are deliciously goth-y...either more relaxed (Saccharine Dream...so, so good), or more urgent (Persephone). Again, the vocals are a highlight...sometimes I feel, in this genre, singers try a little too hard to be "edgy". Not so here. They are just very, very good.
Veldune is the weirdest of the three. My understanding is that the band was put together by Kevin Hufnagel (guitars in Gorguts (!) and Dysrhythmia) with singer Jamie Myers (Hammers of Misfortune, among others), so "weird" is not surprising here :biggrin: Very laid back, nocturnal sound with (again) real nice vocals. At times the record sounds like a more relaxed Siouxsie and the Banshees (the opener The Night is for Dreamers). The guitars are mostly clean, and they provide all sorts of interesting textures, with arpeggios and little solos here and there. The playing gets almost jazz-y sometimes (The Road Ahead). The drumming and percussion work is great too - not flashy, but very cool. Favorite song might be Chasing Down the Sun. Great tune, with the singer channeling some Stevie Nicks (to my ears, at least).
Anyway, something a little different...curious to see if some of the good people on DTF have heard any of this.
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Youth Fountain - Keepsakes & Reminders
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World
AFI - Sing the Sorrow
Daniel Tompkins - Ruins
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Such an underrated album. The last truly great Children of Bodom album for me. Hard to believe it's nearly 20 years old.
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From what I remember it got mixed reviews. Some thought they had already gone off by this album but I loved it also, almost as much as everything before it. Love the more industrial tones and If You Want Peace is a top Bodom song IMO.
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From what I remember it got mixed reviews. Some thought they had already gone off by this album but I loved it also, almost as much as everything before it. Love the more industrial tones and If You Want Peace is a top Bodom song IMO.
Yea, it definitely got mixed reviews but I think it's a great album, up there with their best. Still remember getting a copy of Metal Hammer that had the title track on the free CD. If memory serves, the same CD also had Love? by Strapping Young Lad on it (first time I'd ever heard of Devin Townsend).
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...and after the non-metal thingies from a few posts above, a couple of doom-related records from earlier in the year...only one listen each, but I'm pretty sure I'll revisit:
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Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard (MWWB) - The Harvest
Um, interesting band name, I guess? :biggrin: Anyway, the music is preeeeetty heavy, the guitars being especially hefty, but then you have these relatively ethereal female vocals, and the contrast is quite interesting. A bunch of intriguing interludes too. I'm not entirely sure what to think yet, but it caught my attention. I think someone might have talked about them in here, but I can't quite remember.
Tishina - Uvod... (or Tишина - Увод...)
Death-doom from Serbia. The vocals are harsh but the melodies are beautiful. Real nice guitarwork. It has a vibe that makes it sound like it could be from the 90s. The main theme on the closer (Zauvek [Заувек]) really stays with you.
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Don't know this one...what's it like?
No idea if you'd like it, it's basically electro-industrial metal. Kind of like a modernized early Nine Inch Nails. Klayton and Reznor are pretty much contemporaries though, he had Circle of Dust and other projects in the early 90s. If you've never heard any of his work before I'd recommend the 2003 Celldweller self-titled first, it's better than this one.
So, I sampled My Disintegration from Satellites and it's REALLY good. Very, very catchy. I used to listen to this kind of music a little more around the beginning of this millenium :biggrin: Might be time to enjoy some good ol' industrial metal. I queued up this one and the s/t, I'll get to them at some point :)
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From what I remember it got mixed reviews. Some thought they had already gone off by this album but I loved it also, almost as much as everything before it. Love the more industrial tones and If You Want Peace is a top Bodom song IMO.
Yea, it definitely got mixed reviews but I think it's a great album, up there with their best.
I remember finding it one of their weakest albums, but I haven't listened to it in a long, long time. The two things I remember are that "Living Dead Beat" was pretty catchy, and I will definitely not forget the bonus track cover of "Oops I Did It Again", which I still can't decide if it's awful or awesome.
Daniel Tompkins - Ruins
Incredible album. "Stains of Betrayal" in particular.
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Snarky Puppy - We Like It Here
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Snarky Puppy - We Like It Here
Great album
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...and after the non-metal thingies from a few posts above, a couple of doom-related records from earlier in the year...only one listen each, but I'm pretty sure I'll revisit:
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Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard (MWWB) - The Harvest
Um, interesting band name, I guess? :biggrin: Anyway, the music is preeeeetty heavy, the guitars being especially hefty, but then you have these relatively ethereal female vocals, and the contrast is quite interesting. A bunch of intriguing interludes too. I'm not entirely sure what to think yet, but it caught my attention. I think someone might have talked about them in here, but I can't quite remember.
Tishina - Uvod... (or Tишина - Увод...)
Death-doom from Serbia. The vocals are harsh but the melodies are beautiful. Real nice guitarwork. It has a vibe that makes it sound like it could be from the 90s. The main theme on the closer (Zauvek [Заувек]) really stays with you.
I think I posted about The Harvest earlier in the year. It's definitely one of those albums that left a cool first impression, but I have probably only listened to it once or twice since then. I originally thought it was a top 20 album contender, but then loads of other great albums came out :lol
From what I remember it got mixed reviews. Some thought they had already gone off by this album but I loved it also, almost as much as everything before it. Love the more industrial tones and If You Want Peace is a top Bodom song IMO.
Yea, it definitely got mixed reviews but I think it's a great album, up there with their best.
I remember finding it one of their weakest albums, but I haven't listened to it in a long, long time. The two things I remember are that "Living Dead Beat" was pretty catchy, and I will definitely not forget the bonus track cover of "Oops I Did It Again", which I still can't decide if it's awful or awesome.
Children of Bodom were definitely a huge deal for me, and whenever I get around to doing a Top 50 Albums thread, I'd be surprised if Hatebreeder, Follow the Reaper, Hate Crew Deathroll and Are You Dead Yet? don't make the list.
I think the three albums that preceeded Are You Dead Yet? are better albums, but Are You Dead Yet? is still full of great Bodom songs. I'm getting the urge to stick it on, it's been a while.
And yes, the Oops I Did It Again cover is amazing!
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They were massive for me too but one thing I never really could stand was any of their covers.
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Snarky Puppy - We Like It Here
Great album
It really is, I need to try and see them live sometime.
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Lonesome_Blue - Second to None
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We are up to 180 pages, so a new thread has been created:
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57990