Author Topic: James LaBrie Solo (Read 411168 times)

TheGreatPretender · « **Reply #2240 on:** December 21, 2013, 06:36:45 PM »

Quote from: Bolsters on December 21, 2013, 06:32:52 PM

Yeah but when it comes to catchiness, it has a lot of stiff competition from the rest of the album.

That is true. But I can't say it's redundant. I mean, oftentimes bonus tracks end up being filler material that's entirely expendable because there's something sort of like it already on the album. But Why is definitely a unique track, IMO.

Bolsters · « **Reply #2241 on:** December 21, 2013, 06:41:43 PM »

Quote from: TheGreatPretender on December 21, 2013, 06:36:45 PM

I mean, oftentimes bonus tracks end up being filler material that's entirely expendable because there's something sort of like it already on the album. But Why is definitely a unique track, IMO.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I agree that both tracks are very far above average regarding the usual bonus track fare. Both of those songs could (should?) have been part of the full album and not felt out of place at all. I just personally am not in love with Why as much as a lot of others appear to be, although I do still like the song.

TheGreatPretender · « **Reply #2242 on:** December 21, 2013, 06:45:11 PM »

Well, it might have something to do with the fact that it IS a bonus track, and there was always a slight chance that it may never have seen the light of day. So it kind of makes people appreciate it a bit more? I dunno.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #2243 on:** December 21, 2013, 11:50:32 PM »

Played IR in the car for my mom this evening. She REALLY liked it

? · « **Reply #2244 on:** December 22, 2013, 02:13:49 AM »

Unraveling deserved to be a bonus track IMO, but I think Why should've made the cut instead of Destined to Burn. That said, the whole album is awesome

TheGreatPretender · « **Reply #2245 on:** December 22, 2013, 02:32:47 AM »

Quote from: ? on December 22, 2013, 02:13:49 AM

Unraveling deserved to be a bonus track IMO, but I think Why should've made the cut instead of Destined to Burn. That said, the whole album is awesome

Aww, Destined To Burn has been my favorite recently.

wolfking · « **Reply #2246 on:** December 22, 2013, 03:26:37 AM »

Destined to Burn is a top tier track IMO.

YtseJamittaja · « **Reply #2247 on:** December 22, 2013, 07:25:18 AM »

Quote from: ? on December 22, 2013, 02:13:49 AM

Unraveling deserved to be a bonus track IMO, but I think Why should've made the cut instead of Destined to Burn. That said, the whole album is awesome

davidolson22 · « **Reply #2248 on:** December 22, 2013, 08:51:43 AM »

Quote from: JayOctavarium on December 21, 2013, 11:50:32 PM

Played IR in the car for my mom this evening. She REALLY liked it

Wow! Your mom is something else.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #2249 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:07:33 AM »

I Will Not Break is on Spotify already.

Despite including 38 minutes of music, this EP is suprisingly low on content, I think, featuring no new music at all, just bonus songs from previous releases, alternate and re-mixes, and demos.

The demos do provide some insight though, as to how complete the songs were before JLB added his vocals. Also, they definitely make the argument for why JLB needs to be in the band anyway, despite not writing for it.

mikeyd23 · « **Reply #2250 on:** January 09, 2014, 08:20:00 AM »

Okay, I finally got IR as a Christmas present (great gift!) and I seriously have been playing this album almost non-stop since then, just taking a break from it occasionally to listen to a few other CDs I got for Christmas as well.

What a killer album! It's fully of great vocal melodies and all the performances on all the instruments are top notch. Production-wise it sounds pretty darn good as well, there are some things that get a little buried during some big chorus sections, but nothing major, overall it sounds really good for the style of music they are doing.

Stand out tracks at the moment would probably be: Letting Go, Undertow, Slight of Hand, Back on the Ground, Say You're Still Mine and Amnesia.

Overall though, I can safety say there isn't a song on the entire album that I dislike, I have found myself very rarely skipping any tracks.

? · « **Reply #2251 on:** February 05, 2014, 01:37:05 PM »

I just heard Understand for the first time, and while I understand (lol) why it's not on EOP, I think it could've given the album some needed variety.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #2252 on:** February 05, 2014, 01:38:30 PM »

EOP remains a mystery to me. It seems very highly regarded, but I only actually liked the three softer tracks. The rest does absolutely nothing for me. Maybe I should give it another try...

? · « **Reply #2253 on:** February 05, 2014, 01:45:06 PM »

I absolutely love Slightly Out of Reach (listening to it right now

) and songs like Crucify and Drained are great, but a lot of the stuff on the album is pretty forgettable IMO. I think James, Matt and co. found the right formula on SI and perfected it on IR.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #2254 on:** February 05, 2014, 01:51:03 PM »

Agree. Slightly Out Of Reach is my favorite from EOP, and probably the only one I'd say I love. I used to think I like Static Impulse more than Impermanent Resonance, but I think they're about equal now.

Tom Bombadil · « **Reply #2255 on:** February 05, 2014, 01:55:07 PM »

The softer tracks are definitely my favorite from EOP. Slightly out of Reach and Smashed might be my 2 favorite songs on all 3 albums.

? · « **Reply #2256 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:14:27 PM »

Some of the heavy songs on EOP sound like nu metal to my ears, especially Alone and Oblivious. I definitely prefer the melodeath influence on the latest 2 albums.

BTW, does anyone else get a Metallica vibe from Crucify? Of course the 7-strings and keyboards make it more modern, but the melodic intro and the thrashy riffing make me think of songs like Battery.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #2257 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:17:23 PM »

I honestly don't hear a lot of nu-metal there, and I do enjoy nu-metal quite a bit.

Although, nu-metal is one of those genres that seems very poorly defined, so that may be where the disparity in opinion comes from.

ariich · « **Reply #2258 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:44:41 PM »

I'm the same as you Ninja, I like EOP but apart from a few songs (particularly the softer ones) it's not all that exciting.

Onno · « **Reply #2259 on:** February 05, 2014, 03:14:07 PM »

Quote from: ariich on February 05, 2014, 02:44:41 PM

I'm the same as you Ninja, I like EOP but apart from a few songs (particularly the softer ones) it's not all that exciting.

Yeah, same here.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #2260 on:** February 05, 2014, 03:15:37 PM »

cramx3 · « **Reply #2261 on:** February 05, 2014, 03:43:44 PM »

Quote from: Tom Bombadil on February 05, 2014, 01:55:07 PM

The softer tracks are definitely my favorite from EOP.

This. And the band has definitely gotten better by each album.

rickhawk80 · « **Reply #2262 on:** February 05, 2014, 04:06:49 PM »

I've been listening to IR quite a bit lately and really love it.

Wonder how JLB would react when I see DT in April if I yell for them to play "Back On the Ground" .......

I kid, I kid.

? · « **Reply #2263 on:** February 06, 2014, 09:27:22 AM »

My dad got a new MP3 player and asked me to add some music to it. When I was looking at the "Music" folder, there were some tracks that already are in the player when you buy it and one of them was JLB's Euphoric

Onno · « **Reply #2264 on:** February 06, 2014, 10:12:31 AM »

That's really cool, but what a shame they chose the absolute worst (IMO

) song from that album

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #2265 on:** February 06, 2014, 10:14:07 AM »

They probably picked it because of the lack of harsh vocals.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #2266 on:** February 06, 2014, 10:19:41 AM »

The worst song on SI is still a fucking great song, though

cramx3 · « **Reply #2267 on:** February 06, 2014, 10:46:40 AM »

I love Euphoric!

? · « **Reply #2268 on:** February 06, 2014, 10:53:06 AM »

Quote from: MoraWintersoul on February 06, 2014, 10:19:41 AM

The worst song on SI is still a fucking great song, though

Yes

I found this old post on James' official FB page:

Quote

Matt Guillory and I are happy to announce that the song "Euphoric" from Static Impulse has been selected by Sony to be pre-loaded on 1,000,000+ (yes, one million plus, and potentially up to 10 million) of their 2011 walkman product line. The first wave has already been released and the next wave should be coming soon. When I get the model names/#'s, I will be sure to post a follow-up here.

So my dad was one of the 1,000,000+ lucky ones

I bet he'll never listen to the song, though

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #2269 on:** February 06, 2014, 09:49:55 PM »

I was going to ask that it was Sony. I have found a couple Sony tablets demos in various electronic stores.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2270 on:** February 06, 2014, 10:07:27 PM »

Quote from: MoraWintersoul on February 06, 2014, 10:19:41 AM

The worst song on SI is still a fucking great song, though

If you'd said that for EoP or IR maybe, but not for SI.

But it's the thought that counts! Better to have JLB on there at all, than not.

abydos · « **Reply #2271 on:** February 06, 2014, 11:15:45 PM »

In Too Deep is one of the best things with LaBrie's voice since SDOIT (album). That \m/

TioJorge · « **Reply #2272 on:** February 06, 2014, 11:22:30 PM »

I agree. Absolutely love In Too Deep. After a while with IR, I've gotta say it's a strong contender for my favorite Labrie album, but EOP takes the cake still. It's just that perfect blend of harmony and melancholy that I love so much. Nostalgia also gives it an edge.

That damn nostalgia...it's tough to beat.

OsMosis2259 · « **Reply #2273 on:** February 07, 2014, 12:12:04 PM »

Quote from: ? on February 05, 2014, 02:14:27 PM

Some of the heavy songs on EOP sound like nu metal to my ears, especially Alone and Oblivious. I definitely prefer the melodeath influence on the latest 2 albums.

I def hear some nu-metal during the intro and the verses of Alone. I get an old school Sevendust and Linkin Park vibe.

ReaPsTA · « **Reply #2274 on:** February 07, 2014, 03:20:35 PM »

IR rules. Sleight of Hand is one of the best songs I've ever heard by any artist. Just amazing.

I also love EoP. Great album. First time I heard Mangini. Thought he was great even then. SI is good but doesn't really great me. Just Watch Me is a fantastic song though.

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Author Topic: James LaBrie Solo (Read 411168 times)