Author Topic: James LaBrie Solo (Read 413521 times)

cramx3 · « **Reply #2275 on:** February 07, 2014, 05:15:39 PM »

Quote from: ReaPsTA 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.

I remember when I first listened to EoP maybe 6 years ago and I thought, wow I really like this drummer. I had no idea who he was and it wasn't until DT said MM was a potential candidate that I realized how I really liked his work on that album.

contest_sanity · « **Reply #2276 on:** February 08, 2014, 07:31:08 PM »

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

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.

"Crucify" absolutely reminds me of "Battery." Always has, from the 1st time I heard it.

ariich · « **Reply #2277 on:** February 09, 2014, 03:27:12 AM »

Yeah that was a blatant influence on that one, a bit too obvious for my tastes to be honest.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2278 on:** February 09, 2014, 05:26:14 AM »

I can definitely hear the strong similarity in drumbeat and guitar rhythm, but musically they're still very different, and I'd never made any connection at all until it was just pointed out.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #2279 on:** February 09, 2014, 09:38:59 AM »

I've always gotten a Metallica ish vibe from Crucify but Battery never specifically came to mind. I can see where the comparison stems from though.

Nick · « **Reply #2280 on:** February 09, 2014, 09:45:38 AM »

I've never sensed any connection, and even after it's been pointed out, aside from the drum beat (which is quite common nowadays) I still don't see anything to that.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #2281 on:** February 09, 2014, 10:33:02 AM »

Nope, sounds more like Blackened.

TioJorge · « **Reply #2282 on:** February 09, 2014, 03:01:50 PM »

Quote from: Nick on February 09, 2014, 09:45:38 AM

I've never sensed any connection, and even after it's been pointed out, aside from the drum beat (which is quite common nowadays) I still don't see anything to that.

This. Especially not Blackened... The eff are you guys talking about?

Eh. Earholes...they're all so different.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #2283 on:** February 09, 2014, 03:20:56 PM »

I was just joking, I don't hear much reference either. Its a good driving energetic metal song

ariich · « **Reply #2284 on:** February 09, 2014, 03:25:21 PM »

Seriously, nobody else hears Battery? The acoustic intro which is very similar harmonically, and the way it leads into the fast riff, and then the way the fast drums come in, it's all exactly like Battery. I'm not saying the entire song, but the opening stuff is definitely heavily influenced by that song.

wolfking · « **Reply #2285 on:** February 09, 2014, 07:31:57 PM »

Metallica have never come to my mind when I listen to that song.

aprilethereal · « **Reply #2286 on:** February 10, 2014, 05:10:22 AM »

Quote from: ariich on February 09, 2014, 03:25:21 PM

Seriously, nobody else hears Battery? The acoustic intro which is very similar harmonically, and the way it leads into the fast riff, and then the way the fast drums come in, it's all exactly like Battery. I'm not saying the entire song, but the opening stuff is definitely heavily influenced by that song.

I agree with you regarding the heavy parts, although the intro reminds me of ACOS instead of Battery.

ariich · « **Reply #2287 on:** February 10, 2014, 05:53:27 AM »

Quote from: aprilethereal on February 10, 2014, 05:10:22 AM

Quote from: ariich on February 09, 2014, 03:25:21 PM
Seriously, nobody else hears Battery? The acoustic intro which is very similar harmonically, and the way it leads into the fast riff, and then the way the fast drums come in, it's all exactly like Battery. I'm not saying the entire song, but the opening stuff is definitely heavily influenced by that song.

I agree with you regarding the heavy parts, although the intro reminds me of ACOS instead of Battery.

Yeah I should clarify - the acoustic intro itself doesn't sound like the acoustic intro to Battery. I was talking about the way the intro develops and then leads into the thrash riff, and then the thrash riff itself (and the first verse).

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #2288 on:** February 10, 2014, 09:55:37 AM »

Quote from: ariich on February 10, 2014, 05:53:27 AM

Quote from: aprilethereal on February 10, 2014, 05:10:22 AM
Quote from: ariich on February 09, 2014, 03:25:21 PM
Seriously, nobody else hears Battery? The acoustic intro which is very similar harmonically, and the way it leads into the fast riff, and then the way the fast drums come in, it's all exactly like Battery. I'm not saying the entire song, but the opening stuff is definitely heavily influenced by that song.

I agree with you regarding the heavy parts, although the intro reminds me of ACOS instead of Battery.
Yeah I should clarify - the acoustic intro itself doesn't sound like the acoustic intro to Battery. I was talking about the way the intro develops and then leads into the thrash riff, and then the thrash riff itself (and the first verse).

You mean the structure?

NotePad · « **Reply #2289 on:** February 12, 2014, 02:07:53 PM »

I have never listened to any Labrie solo material (well, actually, i heard and enjoyed the As I Am song that was masquerading as the ToT As I Am before ToT was released). I assume it's mainly metal that's on these albums though, right? I always took Labrie to be a softie, so you'd think his solo material would be a style less metal.

I like Labrie's voice and think he has amazing talent for singing. But I'm not a big fan of what he's been doing with DT lately. I used to be a bigger fan of his; i especially love his work on Awake and ToT. But as time went on I found his vocals getting very boring, and I long for the days when he was willing to sound so raw and raspy like on Awake. ToT shows he will and can still do it. I'v said it before: on Awake, JL sings like a rock singer. But mostly he has an operatic style.

How does JL sound on his solo stuff, like Impermanent Resonance? What DT albums or songs would you compare to his solo stuff, when it comes to vocals? And how is the guitar work?

bosk1 · « **Reply #2290 on:** February 12, 2014, 02:15:37 PM »

Rather than have someone try to describe it, why don't you listen to some tracks? Here are a couple from the new album:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqOHNPdh1Pw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ralb05GOLjA

NotePad · « **Reply #2291 on:** February 12, 2014, 02:22:30 PM »

The first one you linked to sounds pretty awesome

I'm reminded of Meshuggah by the guitar work.

I think I may actually go and obtain the record. Never thought I would have do that with a James Labrie solo album.

bosk1 · « **Reply #2292 on:** February 12, 2014, 02:35:30 PM »

I know it's hard to jump right into such a LONG thread and not know what has posted, but as I've mentioned earlier in the thread, I think it is easily James' best work outside of DT. It is a great (and interesting) blend of pop and, at times, extreme metal that works very well. I would even recommend tracking down the special edition. The bonus tracks are worth it.

I would also recommend skimming back through the thread to read Matt Guillory's posts. (His user name is "Matt")

OsMosis2259 · « **Reply #2293 on:** February 12, 2014, 02:47:16 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on February 12, 2014, 02:35:30 PM

I know it's hard to jump right into such a LONG thread and not know what has posted, but as I've mentioned earlier in the thread, I think it is easily James' best work outside of DT. It is a great (and interesting) blend of pop and, at times, extreme metal that works very well. I would even recommend tracking down the special edition. The bonus tracks are worth it.

I would also recommend skimming back through the thread to read Matt Guillory's posts. (His user name is "Matt")

This.
Then get Static Impulse

Onno · « **Reply #2294 on:** February 12, 2014, 03:34:06 PM »

The bonus tracks are absolutely worth it, Unraveling is very solid and Why is my favourite of the album by far.

YtseJamittaja · « **Reply #2295 on:** February 13, 2014, 03:00:40 AM »

Quote from: Onno on February 12, 2014, 03:34:06 PM

The bonus tracks are absolutely worth it, Unraveling is very solid and Why is my favourite of the album by far.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2296 on:** February 13, 2014, 03:26:03 AM »

The two bonus tracks and Undertow are actually the only tracks I don't like.

I don't hate them at all, they just don't grab me like the rest of the album for some reason. They're all the same style, so I'm not sure whether it's coincidence, or whether they left them off because they felt they were the weaker tracks.

Either way, it's better to get the extra tracks and hopefully enjoy them, rather than not get them and find out later you were missing out!

aprilethereal · « **Reply #2297 on:** February 13, 2014, 05:45:14 AM »

I'd recommended Static Impulse rather than Impermanent Resonance, but I know I'm in the minority when it comes to ranking JLB's solo material. IR is really good, but nowhere near the greatness of the two predecessors imo.

SI >> EOP >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> IR

Onno · « **Reply #2298 on:** February 13, 2014, 11:58:41 AM »

I think for me it'd be something like IR = SI >>> EoP

Bolsters · « **Reply #2299 on:** February 13, 2014, 06:03:25 PM »

Quote from: Onno on February 13, 2014, 11:58:41 AM

I think for me it'd be something like IR = SI >>> EoP

Same here.

Tiko · « **Reply #2300 on:** February 14, 2014, 12:16:27 AM »

Quote from: aprilethereal on February 13, 2014, 05:45:14 AM

I'd recommended Static Impulse rather than Impermanent Resonance, but I know I'm in the minority when it comes to ranking JLB's solo material. IR is really good, but nowhere near the greatness of the two predecessors imo.

SI >> EOP >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> IR

I guess I'm in the minority too, I feel the same way. IR is somehow dynamically a bit too steady (for my taste that it) if that's the word.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #2301 on:** February 14, 2014, 08:15:23 AM »

They are all fantastic.

The Mullmuzzler albums are OK, too, but different.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #2302 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:16:28 AM »

Anyone know what's up with the extra lyrics in the linear notes for I Will Not Break?

GasparXR · « **Reply #2303 on:** February 14, 2014, 01:42:42 PM »

Quote from: Ben_Jamin on February 14, 2014, 11:16:28 AM

Anyone know what's up with the extra lyrics in the linear notes for I Will Not Break?

They might have been an older incarnation of the lyrics that wasn't updated for the booklet. I was really confused the first time I read through it.

YtseJamittaja · « **Reply #2304 on:** February 15, 2014, 01:54:17 AM »

I would really like to hear the original version if this is the case!

*calling Matt, IWNB demo version to youtube!*

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #2305 on:** February 15, 2014, 04:02:26 AM »

I'm down for those demoes.

I will say my ranking now:

Unraveling
Back On The Ground
Destined to Burn
Holding On
I Got You
Lost In The Fire
Amnesia
Agony
Slight of Hand
I Will Not Break
Why
Undertow

? · « **Reply #2306 on:** February 17, 2014, 11:44:47 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhaiIi1vihE&hd=1

To quote myself from the original thread:

Quote from: ? on February 17, 2014, 11:36:59 PM

a new JLB solo EP and tour next year? Hell yeah!

Bolsters · « **Reply #2307 on:** February 17, 2014, 11:55:54 PM »

I'll do the same then.

Quote from: Bolsters on February 17, 2014, 11:52:38 PM

Quote from: ? on February 17, 2014, 11:36:59 PM
a new JLB solo EP and tour next year? Hell yeah!
I'll get excited when it's confirmed not to be anything like the I Will Not Break EP.

? · « **Reply #2308 on:** February 17, 2014, 11:57:49 PM »

Well, he said the plan would be to record new songs... but maybe they'll stick some dubstep remixes there just for the hell of it

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2309 on:** February 18, 2014, 12:08:43 AM »

If they're planning to tour, the EP may be to get something new out as a reason to tour (as if they needed one!), or just making good use of the downtime.

Either way, a tour would be great.

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Author Topic: James LaBrie Solo (Read 413521 times)