Author Topic: James LaBrie Solo (Read 411202 times)

ronnibran · « **Reply #1190 on:** June 21, 2013, 04:56:50 PM »

I couldn't be more excited for this album! I LOVED EoP, and didn't know what to think when I first heard SI. The growls/screams grew on me, and now it's a regularly played album. Because I grew to love the screams, I've even since gotten into other bands with screams (currently loving Killswitch Engage, for example). In any case, I LOVE the new song. If it's an indication of the quality of the album, then I think I will love it.

cramx3 · « **Reply #1191 on:** June 21, 2013, 05:39:03 PM »

Finally listened to Agony and I love it. I don't think its anything groundbreaking, but a really solid song. The chorus is really amazing. Its what I like about the screams. It really makes JLB sound even better. It goes from really harsh to something so powerful and beautiful. I love it.

TAC · « **Reply #1192 on:** June 21, 2013, 05:41:46 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on June 21, 2013, 05:39:03 PM

Finally listened to Agony and I love it. I don't think its anything groundbreaking, but a really solid song. The chorus is really amazing. Its what I like about the screams. It really makes JLB sound even better. It goes from really harsh to something so powerful and beautiful. I love it.

You know, Cram, you are right.

I've been listening to Static Impulse all week and have been really enjoying it. Moreso than the first time around.

cramx3 · « **Reply #1193 on:** June 21, 2013, 06:12:51 PM »

Quote from: TAC on June 21, 2013, 05:41:46 PM

Quote from: cramx3 on June 21, 2013, 05:39:03 PM
Finally listened to Agony and I love it. I don't think its anything groundbreaking, but a really solid song. The chorus is really amazing. Its what I like about the screams. It really makes JLB sound even better. It goes from really harsh to something so powerful and beautiful. I love it.
You know, Cram, you are right.

I've been listening to Static Impulse all week and have been really enjoying it. Moreso than the first time around.

Awesome, Static Impulse has that same feel. I was never a big fan of screams, still not a big fan, but I totally get it with this band. James is such a powerfull singer that when you get a verse filled with screams, when it finally hits that chorus, James just explodes and it blows my mind. I feel like if he was singing all along, that explosion of awesomeness wouldnt be there.

Bertielee · « **Reply #1194 on:** June 22, 2013, 03:19:28 AM »

Quote from: cramx3 on June 21, 2013, 06:12:51 PM

Quote from: TAC on June 21, 2013, 05:41:46 PM
Quote from: cramx3 on June 21, 2013, 05:39:03 PM
Finally listened to Agony and I love it. I don't think its anything groundbreaking, but a really solid song. The chorus is really amazing. Its what I like about the screams. It really makes JLB sound even better. It goes from really harsh to something so powerful and beautiful. I love it.
You know, Cram, you are right.

I've been listening to Static Impulse all week and have been really enjoying it. Moreso than the first time around.

Awesome, Static Impulse has that same feel. I was never a big fan of screams, still not a big fan, but I totally get it with this band. James is such a powerfull singer that when you get a verse filled with screams, when it finally hits that chorus, James just explodes and it blows my mind. I feel like if he was singing all along, that explosion of awesomeness wouldnt be there.

Yep, I think that it's the contrast that works so well.

B.Lee

Dellers · « **Reply #1195 on:** June 22, 2013, 04:42:50 AM »

Screaming and growling work better like that, as a contrast. I've pretty much always hated it, partly because most bands who use it do nothing else vocally. It's a one trick pony without dynamics or anything interesting, but when coupled with clean vocals it can certainly add something.

aprilethereal · « **Reply #1196 on:** June 22, 2013, 06:25:28 AM »

Quote from: Dellers on June 22, 2013, 04:42:50 AM

I've pretty much always hated it, partly because most bands who use it do nothing else vocally. It's a one trick pony without dynamics or anything interesting

no

TL · « **Reply #1197 on:** June 22, 2013, 03:41:27 PM »

The song has really grown on me. It definitely seems to be keeping in the direction of Static Impulse, which was a good album, so there's that.

It was basically the same for me as when 'One More Time' was released off SI. I didn't like the growls at all at first, then they grew on me a bit, and then I began to like how they played off of everything else on the track.

TioJorge · « **Reply #1198 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:55:22 AM »

I fucking love this song. Completely grew on me in a big way, and I LOVE the growls because they are used sparingly, yet the few lines screamed are powerful. James sounds awesome and DAT CHORUS!!! I can't wait for this. Although...I'm still quite cautious, I only really loved one song on SI (I Tried), but then again I really couldn't stand the screams on that album... I don't know how to put it better but... they almost sound cheesy. It just doesn't meld well with James' musical styles, in my shitty little shit opinion. But I love the growls on Agony, really digging the entire track. Solo is nice too.

That said, I've been digging through some old Labrie material and I cannot overstate my love for Elements. I would love for James to go totally solo for at least another album sometime down the line (in regards to vocals).

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #1199 on:** June 23, 2013, 05:27:37 AM »

Yeah, I bought Static Impulse, hoping that it would grow on me, but after many listens I just couldn't get past the screaming. This new song just sounds like more of the same. Oh well, there's plenty of other music to check out, and if this is what James wants to do, more power to him. I hope it does well for him.

DeanTheater · « **Reply #1200 on:** June 23, 2013, 10:44:58 AM »

I love the 1st release "Agony" great atmosphere and I love the trade off with Wildoer, as the did on the last album. Great contrast. I am not into the growling except in this case, because it builds up to that amazing JLB tone. JLB really has amazing harmony on his solo albums. I am eagerly awaiting this new effort!

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #1201 on:** June 23, 2013, 07:55:55 PM »

Heard Agony and August 6th won't get here soon enough.

Onno · « **Reply #1202 on:** June 24, 2013, 03:50:12 AM »

Listened to Agony and loved it. That'll be a preorder of the new album for me

Lowdz · « **Reply #1203 on:** June 24, 2013, 03:55:36 AM »

Quote from: cramx3 on June 21, 2013, 05:39:03 PM

Finally listened to Agony and I love it. I don't think its anything groundbreaking, but a really solid song. The chorus is really amazing. Its what I like about the screams. It really makes JLB sound even better. It goes from really harsh to something so powerful and beautiful. I love it.

It's the equivalent of the plain girl who stands next to the fat chick to look prettier

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #1204 on:** June 25, 2013, 10:14:04 PM »

Quote from: Dublagent66 on June 23, 2013, 07:55:55 PM

Heard Agony and August 6th won't get here soon enough.

Got that right.

GasparXR · « **Reply #1205 on:** June 25, 2013, 10:21:39 PM »

The wait is agonizing

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #1206 on:** June 25, 2013, 10:33:39 PM »

...I've spent far too long trying to come up with a good pun. it seems I was mislead as to my punning abilities. I'm not the superstar I think I am.

Aefenwelg · « **Reply #1207 on:** June 25, 2013, 11:03:52 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on June 24, 2013, 03:55:36 AM

It's the equivalent of the pretty girl who stands next to another pretty girl, and then they start kissing.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #1208 on:** June 25, 2013, 11:12:34 PM »

Something wonderful is happening.

Matt · « **Reply #1209 on:** June 25, 2013, 11:37:37 PM »

There will be another track released in a little over two weeks from now.

Cheers,
Matt

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #1210 on:** June 25, 2013, 11:45:23 PM »

Whoo!!

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1211 on:** June 25, 2013, 11:47:17 PM »

Can't wait!

Agony is still really growing on me. Really catchy chorus.

Bolsters · « **Reply #1212 on:** June 26, 2013, 12:38:11 AM »

Quote from: Matt on June 25, 2013, 11:37:37 PM

There will be another track released in a little over two weeks from now.

Cheers,
Matt

Fuck yes!

TheGreatPretender · « **Reply #1213 on:** June 26, 2013, 02:20:48 AM »

Wewt! The new album is up for Pre-Order, and includes a T-Shirt and an autographed postcard:

https://www.cmdistro.com/Item/James_LaBrie_-_-Impermanent_Resonance-_CD_+_Shirt_+_Autographed_Postcard_-PRE-ORDER-/PKG001599

Pre-ordered mine!

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #1214 on:** June 26, 2013, 02:57:08 AM »

Woohoo!

wasteland · « **Reply #1215 on:** June 26, 2013, 03:03:57 AM »

The autographet postcard made me chuckle a bit

aprilethereal · « **Reply #1216 on:** June 26, 2013, 04:23:30 AM »

Quote from: Matt on June 25, 2013, 11:37:37 PM

There will be another track released in a little over two weeks from now.

Great news!

I think the shirt is a little unspectacular, so I'll have to think a little if I'll just go for the "normal" limited edition off of amazon instead.

? · « **Reply #1217 on:** June 26, 2013, 05:07:09 AM »

Quote from: Matt on June 25, 2013, 11:37:37 PM

There will be another track released in a little over two weeks from now.

Cheers,
Matt

wolfking · « **Reply #1218 on:** June 26, 2013, 05:16:16 AM »

Hmmm.....that shirt is pretty ordinary, not sure if I'll bother with that package.

Onno · « **Reply #1219 on:** June 26, 2013, 05:20:40 AM »

Quote from: Matt on June 25, 2013, 11:37:37 PM

There will be another track released in a little over two weeks from now.

Cheers,
Matt

Wow, that's just epic. Can't wait, thanks!

aprilethereal · « **Reply #1220 on:** June 26, 2013, 05:48:48 AM »

I just preordered the SE off of Amazon. I'll probably buy a shirt later on if there will be some other designs available.

Bertielee · « **Reply #1221 on:** June 26, 2013, 08:34:16 AM »

Quote from: Matt on June 25, 2013, 11:37:37 PM

There will be another track released in a little over two weeks from now.

Cheers,
Matt

Holy bananas!! Yeah, Matt, yeah!!

B.Lee

Nick · « **Reply #1222 on:** June 26, 2013, 08:37:49 AM »

Got the shirt with the last album, so I might just purchase the CD this time around.

aprilethereal · « **Reply #1223 on:** June 26, 2013, 01:28:41 PM »

From JLB's Twitter:

"The vibe here is exactly what we wanted. Not long before you all will have the entire album and it will raaaawk all the way through."

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #1224 on:** June 26, 2013, 01:29:56 PM »

Hnnnng I want it.

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Author Topic: James LaBrie Solo (Read 411202 times)