Author Topic: James LaBrie Solo (Read 411176 times)

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #595 on:** October 19, 2010, 09:57:23 PM »

Holy crap, the Jeckyll and Hyde pre-chorus drum pattern sounds fat and downright amazing.

faemir · « **Reply #596 on:** October 20, 2010, 06:27:46 AM »

The Jeckyll and Hyde chorus is amazingly catchy

zerogravityfat · « **Reply #597 on:** October 20, 2010, 06:59:46 AM »

can't wait to see his nyc show, he said all solo material which i love. i prefer it to the recent dream theater stuff.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #598 on:** October 21, 2010, 09:03:01 AM »

I'm enjoying the album. I agree that some of the songs have a "sameyness" sound. It would've been nice to mix in an acoustic tune or a piano tune just to break it up. Also, I'm a little susprised that this style of music and the screamy vocals is something that appeals to JLB. I just didn't think that would be his cup of tea. I'm not sure why, I just assumed that I guess. Can't wait to see him live next month!

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #599 on:** October 21, 2010, 09:06:14 AM »

Well, we are talking about the guy who made his public debut in front of the world wearing a Napalm Death t-shirt.

cramx3 · « **Reply #600 on:** October 21, 2010, 10:02:29 PM »

I am in the midst of my first listen and Im very surprised with how good this album is. I say that because I dont like the screaming vocals very much, but JLB is really good on this album and makes the screaming vocals not so bad. Songs are very catchy too. Not sure if its better than EoP yet, but I like it a lot after almost one full listen.

Mladen · « **Reply #601 on:** October 22, 2010, 09:21:11 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on October 21, 2010, 09:06:14 AM

Well, we are talking about the guy who made his public debut in front of the world wearing a Napalm Death t-shirt.

Good point.

ZKX-2099 · « **Reply #602 on:** October 22, 2010, 09:38:51 AM »

Quote from: Mebert78 on October 21, 2010, 09:03:01 AM

Also, I'm a little susprised that this style of music and the screamy vocals is something that appeals to JLB. I just didn't think that would be his cup of tea. I'm not sure why, I just assumed that I guess. Can't wait to see him live next month!

I have an idea why...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q35bb77vxpc

abydos · « **Reply #603 on:** October 22, 2010, 10:49:11 AM »

Yeah, I wonder how his tastes could change/evolve since '87...

Keyboardframe · « **Reply #604 on:** October 22, 2010, 11:49:04 AM »

Quote from: abydos on October 22, 2010, 10:49:11 AM

Yeah, I wonder how his tastes could change/evolve since '87...

they did and hes been corrupted and likes this screamy shit now $:\$ its a shame because it would have been a good album if not so.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #605 on:** October 22, 2010, 11:51:07 AM »

Quote from: Keyboardframe on October 22, 2010, 11:49:04 AM

Quote from: abydos on October 22, 2010, 10:49:11 AM
Yeah, I wonder how his tastes could change/evolve since '87...

they did and hes been corrupted and likes this screamy shit now $:\$ its a shame because it would have been a good album if not so.

So sick of these kind of posts. THE SCREAMS ON THIS ALBUM WORK WELL YOU PANSIES

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #606 on:** October 22, 2010, 11:56:22 AM »

They bothered me at first but now I think they work.

Definitely an acquired taste

abydos · « **Reply #607 on:** October 22, 2010, 12:00:30 PM »

Quote from: Keyboardframe on October 22, 2010, 11:49:04 AM

Quote from: abydos on October 22, 2010, 10:49:11 AM
Yeah, I wonder how his tastes could change/evolve since '87...

they did and hes been corrupted and likes this screamy shit now $:\$ its a shame because it would have been a good album if not so.

You remind me of me. When I was 11.

The album rocks! (although I want to hear the more "awakey" type of singing JLB originally had in mind too).

wolfking · « **Reply #608 on:** October 22, 2010, 04:18:57 PM »

Quote from: Keyboardframe on October 22, 2010, 11:49:04 AM

Quote from: abydos on October 22, 2010, 10:49:11 AM
Yeah, I wonder how his tastes could change/evolve since '87...

they did and hes been corrupted and likes this screamy shit now $:\$ its a shame because it would have been a good album if not so.

Get over it dude. Amazing album with screams and all. I for one wish there was a little more screaming.

Zook · « **Reply #609 on:** October 22, 2010, 07:13:45 PM »

That would be awful.

DarkEternalNight · « **Reply #610 on:** October 22, 2010, 07:44:59 PM »

This album would have been so much better if it had growls instead of screams.

Adami · « **Reply #611 on:** October 22, 2010, 08:01:03 PM »

Quote from: DarkEternalNight on October 22, 2010, 07:44:59 PM

This album would have been so much better if it had growls instead of screams.

Or a mix of both at least.

Ħ · « **Reply #612 on:** October 22, 2010, 08:09:24 PM »

CJS said that he was initially going to sing those parts in an Awake-like growl. Personally, I love the way he sings on Awake more than any other album. I would have much preferred that than what they went with.

wolfking · « **Reply #613 on:** October 23, 2010, 06:15:54 AM »

I heard him say that in his interview too, but 'Awake style growl' wat?

It would have been interesting to hear some demos this way though.

IdoSC · « **Reply #614 on:** October 23, 2010, 02:15:15 PM »

Yeah, he said "Awake-style voice/singing", not "growl". He never growled in Awake...

Either way, he really sounds like Awake in a major part of this album, a few extra vocal lines wouldn't change a thing imo, plus I'm already used to the screams.

faemir · « **Reply #615 on:** October 24, 2010, 09:41:21 AM »

I think people who don't like growling should just get over themselves really.

I mean, how can you all like Opeth without liking growls?

Orbert · « **Reply #616 on:** October 24, 2010, 09:39:58 PM »

Quote from: faemir on October 24, 2010, 09:41:21 AM

I think people who don't like growling should just get over themselves really.

I don't see any reason why I should "get over myself" because there's something I don't like. I haven't chosen to dislike it, because there's no such thing as controlling your personal taste. I don't pretend not to like it, for any reason. I just don't like it because I don't like how it sounds. It's as simple as that.

Is there any kind of music, or any kind of vocals, or any particular musical instrument, that you just plain don't like the sound of? You should just get over yourself really.

Ħ · « **Reply #617 on:** October 24, 2010, 09:47:36 PM »

Death metal is really an acquired taste, like a bitter cup of coffee. It takes a gradual easing into, which is why Static Impulse, Opeth, or any other mixture between clean and death is a great place to start.

Rob, you might hate it now, but that could easily change. Are there any tracks on Static Impulse that you do like? (other than the ballad)

Mebert78 · « **Reply #618 on:** October 25, 2010, 09:50:04 AM »

Who wrote the lyrics on the album? It doesn't say in the booklet. It doesn't seem like JLB lyrics to me.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #619 on:** October 25, 2010, 10:14:16 AM »

I'm pretty sure the booklet is arranged in a "Music/Lyrics" kinda way. I'd guess Matt did the music and James did the lyrics, except for Celebrity, where James did both. Or they collaborated. I will say that it IS a bit vague.

ariich · « **Reply #620 on:** October 25, 2010, 10:22:40 AM »

Pretty sure James said in an interview that he and Matt split the lyrics half and half, while the music was more organic and collaborative.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #621 on:** October 25, 2010, 10:58:51 AM »

Yea, I assumed they split lyric duties. There just seems like there are some lyric parts that don't seem LaBrie-like. Not that the lyrics are bad, but not as good as lyrics in "Vacant" and other LaBrie-penned lyrics. And whenever I hear him sing "caged in with all the crackheads" in the song "I Need You," it doesn't feel like something he would write. But who knows!

Global Laziness · « **Reply #622 on:** October 25, 2010, 11:00:20 AM »

Quote from: ariich on October 25, 2010, 10:22:40 AM

Pretty sure James said in an interview that he and Matt split the lyrics half and half, while the music was more organic and collaborative.

Do we know who wrote which ones specifically?

Mladen · « **Reply #623 on:** October 25, 2010, 11:52:39 AM »

We know what Matt wrote Who you think I am, James said so on twitter. We'll see about the rest...

ariich · « **Reply #624 on:** October 25, 2010, 12:06:51 PM »

Quote from: Mebert78 on October 25, 2010, 10:58:51 AM

Yea, I assumed they split lyric duties. There just seems like there are some lyric parts that don't seem LaBrie-like. Not that the lyrics are bad, but not as good as lyrics in "Vacant" and other LaBrie-penned lyrics. And whenever I hear him sing "caged in with all the crackheads" in the song "I Need You," it doesn't feel like something he would write. But who knows!

But then again, nothing on the album is as lyrically embarrassing as Prophets of War.

Quote from: Global Laziness on October 25, 2010, 11:00:20 AM

Quote from: ariich on October 25, 2010, 10:22:40 AM
Pretty sure James said in an interview that he and Matt split the lyrics half and half, while the music was more organic and collaborative.

Do we know who wrote which ones specifically?

I don't know, the info may be out there though.

wolfking · « **Reply #625 on:** October 25, 2010, 10:46:19 PM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on October 25, 2010, 10:14:16 AM

except for Celebrity, where James did both.

That's awesome.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #626 on:** October 26, 2010, 12:06:32 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on October 25, 2010, 10:46:19 PM

Quote from: Perpetual Change on October 25, 2010, 10:14:16 AM
except for Celebrity, where James did both.

That's awesome.

Actually, I should revise it. It's just weird because most the songs are credited as "Gulliory/LaBrie," whereas this one is "LaBrie/Gulliory"

wolfking · « **Reply #627 on:** October 26, 2010, 01:05:34 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on October 26, 2010, 12:06:32 AM

Quote from: wolfking on October 25, 2010, 10:46:19 PM
Quote from: Perpetual Change on October 25, 2010, 10:14:16 AM
except for Celebrity, where James did both.

That's awesome.

Actually, I should revise it. It's just weird because most the songs are credited as "Gulliory/LaBrie," whereas this one is "LaBrie/Gulliory"

No dude, that's not what I was laughing at, I fully knew what you were saying with the credits, I was laughing at how you called the song 'Celebrity' when it's called 'Superstar.' No offense at all, that just gave me a chuckle.

drummerThatShreds87 · « **Reply #628 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:31:30 PM »

This album has amazing replay value. Jekyll Or Hyde is the best.

wolfking · « **Reply #629 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:41:42 PM »

Quote from: drummerThatShreds87 on October 27, 2010, 06:31:30 PM

This album has amazing replay value. Jekyll Or Hyde is the best.

J&H is one of my bottom 3 of this album, I guess that shows how strong it is.

Ranking;

1. I Need You
2. Mislead
3. Over The Edge
4. One More Time
5. Euphoric
6. Just Watch Me
7. I Tried
8. Superstar
9. Who You Think I Am
10. Jekyll or Hyde
11. This Is War
12. Coming Home

This changes often though.

News: Welcome back, Mike Portnoy!

Author Topic: James LaBrie Solo (Read 411176 times)