Author Topic: James LaBrie Solo (Read 413499 times)

Onno · « **Reply #1435 on:** July 12, 2013, 02:55:35 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 11, 2013, 07:42:25 PM

Good review Mason, but;

Peter Wichers’ production is a large reason why this album sounds so good. While LaBrie, Guillory, and Sfogli have been together for all three James LaBrie albums, Wichers made Static Impulse sound like a Wichers album, which is a large reason why some of the fan base felt alienated.

Did Wichers even produce SI?

? · « **Reply #1436 on:** July 12, 2013, 03:04:33 AM »

Quote from: Onno on July 12, 2013, 02:55:35 AM

Quote from: wolfking on July 11, 2013, 07:42:25 PM
Good review Mason, but;

Peter Wichers’ production is a large reason why this album sounds so good. While LaBrie, Guillory, and Sfogli have been together for all three James LaBrie albums, Wichers made Static Impulse sound like a Wichers album, which is a large reason why some of the fan base felt alienated.

Did Wichers even produce SI?

No, he didn't.

wasteland · « **Reply #1437 on:** July 12, 2013, 03:46:58 AM »

Good job, Nick and Mason

It was a good read!

wolfking · « **Reply #1438 on:** July 12, 2013, 06:27:30 AM »

Quote from: ? on July 12, 2013, 03:04:33 AM

Quote from: Onno on July 12, 2013, 02:55:35 AM
Quote from: wolfking on July 11, 2013, 07:42:25 PM
Good review Mason, but;

Peter Wichers’ production is a large reason why this album sounds so good. While LaBrie, Guillory, and Sfogli have been together for all three James LaBrie albums, Wichers made Static Impulse sound like a Wichers album, which is a large reason why some of the fan base felt alienated.

Did Wichers even produce SI?
No, he didn't.

Yeah, that's what I mean.

Nick · « **Reply #1439 on:** July 12, 2013, 07:27:51 AM »

Sorry for that mistake guys, should have it fixed tonight.

PROGdrummer · « **Reply #1440 on:** July 12, 2013, 07:32:18 PM »

Not to be a negative nancy or anything but those samples on Itunes kinda just turned me off. Especially Back on the Ground and I Got You were really really off-putting.

I hope the previews are misleading. But as of right now im just kinda confused as to what happened this time around

TioJorge · « **Reply #1441 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:17:12 PM »

To each his own. It's the opposite for me... I Got You's sample got me going big time.

PROGdrummer · « **Reply #1442 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:37:24 PM »

To be honest though, that chorus. Like I couldnt help but visualize a bunch of backup dancers waving around "magic wands" behind James in some sort of Miley Cyrus-esque performance. It was almost Radio Disney-level lyrics too. Just..... yuck yuck yuck. Pretty ridiculous. And Back On The Ground, with that American metalcore breakdown riffing.....

I dont mean to be bashing too hard, especially when I'm only judging a 30 second sample. But what I heard didn't strike me at all quite like Agony did. It's only a matter of time before we evaluate the full tracks though, and maybe my first impressions will be wrong. And this does indeed all boil down to personal preference anyway. I really loved Static Impulse but im just not getting quite the same good vibes with these new samples. Time will tell.

Voices · « **Reply #1443 on:** July 13, 2013, 12:16:54 AM »

I love how every single melody of those previews stucks into my ears. JLB has an incredible sense of vocal melodies, and how to make them work with the riffs and rhythms in the song. I'm really looking forward to hear the whole album.
Am I the only one who felt some 'In Flames' influences here and there?

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #1444 on:** July 13, 2013, 08:29:51 AM »

Quote from: PROGdrummer on July 12, 2013, 10:37:24 PM

To be honest though, that chorus. Like I couldnt help but visualize a bunch of backup dancers waving around "magic wands" behind James in some sort of Miley Cyrus-esque performance. It was almost Radio Disney-level lyrics too. Just..... yuck yuck yuck. Pretty ridiculous. And Back On The Ground, with that American metalcore breakdown riffing.....

I dont mean to be bashing too hard, especially when I'm only judging a 30 second sample. But what I heard didn't strike me at all quite like Agony did. It's only a matter of time before we evaluate the full tracks though, and maybe my first impressions will be wrong. And this does indeed all boil down to personal preference anyway. I really loved Static Impulse but im just not getting quite the same good vibes with these new samples. Time will tell.

They did say the songs have pop influences which doesn't bother me one bit. Agony has the pop crescendo in the chorus.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #1445 on:** July 13, 2013, 09:11:30 AM »

Dammit, I need to visit this subforum more often!

I really enjoyed the single (although not as much as One More Time from SI), and the samples sound awesome. Really enjoyed your review, Nick, and I can't wait for this one to drop. Amazing cast of characters once again. Really looking forward to it.

Hello, Matt and Peter!

Matt · « **Reply #1446 on:** July 13, 2013, 09:47:04 AM »

Update for those in the US looking to get the version of Impermanent Resonance with the bonus tracks domestically:

I heard back from the label and was told that anyone that purchases through the following link will receive the digipak with the bonus tracks.

https://www.cmdistro.com/Item/James_LaBrie_-_Impermanent_Resonance_-PRE-ORDER-/46064

It's not clear on the site, but I was told they will make sure it gets corrected.

Cheers,
Matt

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #1447 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:21:50 AM »

Awesome! Thanks Matt.

I was holding out on preordering since I wasn't sure where to get the version with the bonus tracks, but I'll definitely be doing it now.

Nel · « **Reply #1448 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:28:18 AM »

And pre-ordered. Thanks Matt! You da best!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #1449 on:** July 13, 2013, 04:53:43 PM »

Dammit Matt, now I have $400 worth of stuff in my CMDistro cart, and I'm not even done looking

Time to start pruning and crying...

TL · « **Reply #1450 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:29:02 PM »

Is there any specific option for Canadians to pre-order from? I'm guessing the US option is the best one to go with, which is understandable for a project like this. The Canadian version of Amazon has it at $18 before tax and shipping right now (and in my experience, Amazon, while good with in stock items, isn't always the best with pre-orders), while it comes to $17 USD to ship the album to Canada from that link.

There's also a good chance that the Amazon one doesn't have the bonus tracks.

I'm definitely buying the album from somewhere. I just have to figure out where.

bosk1 · « **Reply #1451 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:30:21 PM »

Pre-ordered.

TioJorge · « **Reply #1452 on:** July 14, 2013, 01:28:05 AM »

Quote from: bosk1 on July 13, 2013, 11:30:21 PM

Pre-ordered.

^

Except I might also fake that I'm in Europe just to get it early...

aprilethereal · « **Reply #1453 on:** July 14, 2013, 02:55:34 AM »

Quote from: TL on July 13, 2013, 10:29:02 PM

in my experience, Amazon, while good with in stock items, isn't always the best with pre-orders

I pre-ordered mine on Amazon since I never had problems with them delivering on release date. Why exactly do you think they're not that great with pre-orders?

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #1454 on:** July 14, 2013, 09:36:29 AM »

I preordered Static Impulse on Amazon and it came in a day early.... I'm thinking about putting my preorder for IR soon.

nikatapi · « **Reply #1455 on:** July 14, 2013, 01:14:19 PM »

Damn, i've been listening to the itunes samples again, really need this album in my life!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #1456 on:** July 14, 2013, 04:39:07 PM »

My experience with amazon is that they have shipped orders on release day, which means I get them 3 days later.

I managed to pare my CMDistro order down to $100, then I shed tears for the $400 in stuff I didn't get - not that I couldn't afford it, I just have big news that will come later in another thread in GD.

Nick · « **Reply #1457 on:** July 14, 2013, 04:39:53 PM »

If you're a normal Amazon customer, you'll get the album a day or three after release, if you're a prime member you'll get it on release day or the day before.

TioJorge · « **Reply #1458 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:28:22 PM »

Quote from: nikatapi on July 14, 2013, 01:14:19 PM

Damn, i've been listening to the itunes samples again, really need this album in my life!

For realz. I can't stop. I already know I am going to be spinning this album like no other. Really, this is the album that got me excited for the new DT album.

Awesome stuff.

P.S. I just realized there's a good chance I'll like this more than the new DT... Hmmm. We shall see. I love the brutality of this mixed in with the great choruses and melodies though, I doubt that DT will be as heavy as this.

Bolsters · « **Reply #1459 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:39:27 PM »

Quote from: nikatapi on July 14, 2013, 01:14:19 PM

Damn, i've been listening to the itunes samples again, really need this album in my life!

Same.

Edit: New song tomorrow! We don't know which one though, so I thought it might be interesting to see which song each of you are hoping it is. Personally, I'm rooting for Back On The Ground.

aprilethereal · « **Reply #1460 on:** July 15, 2013, 04:55:08 AM »

Quote from: Nick on July 14, 2013, 04:39:53 PM

If you're a normal Amazon customer, you'll get the album a day or three after release, if you're a prime member you'll get it on release day or the day before.

I'm a normal customer and I always got them on release day

Nick · « **Reply #1461 on:** July 15, 2013, 05:45:40 AM »

Quote from: aprilethereal on July 15, 2013, 04:55:08 AM

Quote from: Nick on July 14, 2013, 04:39:53 PM
If you're a normal Amazon customer, you'll get the album a day or three after release, if you're a prime member you'll get it on release day or the day before.

I'm a normal customer and I always got them on release day

Lucky you then. I always used to get them on release day or the day after, but in the last year or two, since they've really been pushing prime I had noticed as a normal customer my stuff seemed to ship later and later (I always got the free shipping mind you), and so I eventually upgraded.

Madman Shepherd · « **Reply #1462 on:** July 15, 2013, 06:25:56 AM »

Quote from: Dr. DTVT on July 13, 2013, 04:53:43 PM

Dammit Matt, now I have $400 worth of stuff in my CMDistro cart, and I'm not even done looking

Time to start pruning and crying...

I had the same reaction as soon as I saw it was Century Media. I thought, "Oh crap, my wallet already hurts knowing that I have an excuse to order through CMDistro."

Matt · « **Reply #1463 on:** July 16, 2013, 03:37:23 AM »

FYI:

A new James LaBrie track will be up on YouTube around 1800 CET today. Stay tuned.

Cheers,
Matt

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1464 on:** July 16, 2013, 03:40:09 AM »

I can't wait!

But I'll have to, because I'll be asleep. Damn timezones!

Mladen · « **Reply #1465 on:** July 16, 2013, 03:50:46 AM »

Alright, perfect time to release a track.

Bolsters · « **Reply #1466 on:** July 16, 2013, 03:54:04 AM »

aprilethereal · « **Reply #1467 on:** July 16, 2013, 04:54:42 AM »

Perfect timing guys

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #1468 on:** July 16, 2013, 05:36:14 AM »

For me not so much, I'll only get to play it once or twice before I head to a birthday party

that's good, I'm still afraid I might have overplayed Agony

obscure · « **Reply #1469 on:** July 16, 2013, 05:59:04 AM »

Just given the album a spin

Typing out the intro of my review as we speak........

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

Author Topic: James LaBrie Solo (Read 413499 times)