Author Topic: Symphony X - Iconoclast (June 17th) (Read 32130 times)

Gadough · « **Reply #140 on:** June 16, 2011, 11:24:02 AM »

Quote from: Zook on June 15, 2011, 05:53:04 PM

I'm pretty sure When All is Lost is about illegal downloading.

I was about to say "yeah right" but since the band confirmed that The End of Innocence is about social networking, I suppose it wouldn't surprise me.

OsMosis2259 · « **Reply #141 on:** June 16, 2011, 01:26:18 PM »

I gave the whole thing a listen now since the pre order came in today. The tracks that stood out to me were Iconoclast, When All is Lost, and Reign in Madness.

I def. gotta listen again because there's a lot to take in. I wish there were some lighter moments because it does get really samey. Also like 4-5 tracks end with a fadeout which kind of disappointed me. Hopefully my opinion will change once I listen a few more times.

The Letter M · « **Reply #142 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:05:29 PM »

Got my t-shirt, signed Lithograph of the band, and the Special Edition 2CD set in today! Wooohooo!

No time to listen to it all now as I am about to head out for the night, but I've listened to a bit of the first track on Disc 2 and it's pretty good stuff! Can't wait to dive into the whole album!

-Marc.

glaurung · « **Reply #143 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:20:51 PM »

Pre-order came a day early!

Was the lithograph mentioned on the pre-order page? I don't remember them including that so this is a pretty cool surprise.

OsMosis2259 · « **Reply #144 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:40:06 PM »

I def. enjoyed the album more on the second listen

MetalMike06 · « **Reply #145 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:47:22 PM »

I didn't preorder it, I'll just have to see if Best Buy has it tomorrow (they had PL on the release date, so I assume it will be the same with this one). Can't wait! It's all I'll be thinking about at work tomorrow

glaurung · « **Reply #146 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:52:00 PM »

Quote from: MetalMike06 on June 16, 2011, 06:47:22 PM

I didn't preorder it, I'll just have to see if Best Buy has it tomorrow (they had PL on the release date, so I assume it will be the same with this one). Can't wait! It's all I'll be thinking about at work tomorrow

If they had PL on the release date you can be pretty sure they'll have this since they're on a bigger label now.

Zook · « **Reply #147 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:52:33 PM »

When did they make the switch to Fridays instead of Tuesdays for CD releases?

glaurung · « **Reply #148 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:53:27 PM »

Just because most albums are released on a Tuesday doesn't mean that all albums have to be.

MetalMike06 · « **Reply #149 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:54:23 PM »

Quote from: glaurung on June 16, 2011, 06:52:00 PM

Quote from: MetalMike06 on June 16, 2011, 06:47:22 PM
I didn't preorder it, I'll just have to see if Best Buy has it tomorrow (they had PL on the release date, so I assume it will be the same with this one). Can't wait! It's all I'll be thinking about at work tomorrow

If they had PL on the release date you can be pretty sure they'll have this since they're on a bigger label now.

Yeah exactly what I figured.

Quote from: Zook on June 16, 2011, 06:52:33 PM

When did they make the switch to Fridays instead of Tuesdays for CD releases?

Hmm, I never noticed there was always a set day for that?

Zook · « **Reply #150 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:56:39 PM »

Quote from: glaurung on June 16, 2011, 06:53:27 PM

Just because most albums are released on a Tuesday doesn't mean that all albums have to be.

Since I've been buying CDs, the release date has always been on a Tuesday. This is the first time I've ever seen a Friday release date for a CD.

bosk1 · « **Reply #151 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:57:50 PM »

I hate all of you preorder people!

glaurung · « **Reply #152 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:59:26 PM »

Quote from: Zook on June 16, 2011, 06:56:39 PM

Quote from: glaurung on June 16, 2011, 06:53:27 PM
Just because most albums are released on a Tuesday doesn't mean that all albums have to be.

Since I've been buying CDs, the release date has always been on a Tuesday. This is the first time I've ever seen a Friday release date for a CD.

Symphony X are a bunch of rebels like that.

Nighthawkwill7 · « **Reply #153 on:** June 16, 2011, 07:45:07 PM »

I'm hoping to pick it up in stores next week! FYE or Best Buy should have.

The iTunes previews realyy got me psyched!

glaurung · « **Reply #154 on:** June 16, 2011, 08:32:02 PM »

A bit over half way through the first disc. I'm really liking it so far!

bosk1 · « **Reply #155 on:** June 16, 2011, 08:56:57 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on June 16, 2011, 06:57:50 PM

I hate all of you preorder people!

Heretic · « **Reply #156 on:** June 16, 2011, 09:07:05 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on June 16, 2011, 08:56:57 PM

Quote from: bosk1 on June 16, 2011, 06:57:50 PM
I hate all of you preorder people!

Agreed

Definitely going out to pick this up Tuesday, along with the new August Burns Red, should be a good drive home!

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #157 on:** June 16, 2011, 09:45:48 PM »

It's a good album. Gonna be getting my physical copy soon!

jsem · « **Reply #158 on:** June 17, 2011, 03:10:06 AM »

I've started getting used to the heavy edge on this album. It's good.

But it's a step down from PL, except for title track and the GODLY When All Is Lost.

DAT SONG. Seriously, the best SX song since Odyssey title track.

PixelDream · « **Reply #159 on:** June 17, 2011, 04:32:36 AM »

Lots of boring and uninspired professionally executed metal tracks on this album. Not my thing anymore, whereas I couldn't get enough of that style a few years ago. Bummer, because when I was into the whole shredmetal thing, nothing excited me more.

The title track and When All is Lost are exceptions though. These two tracks bring something interesting, I like them better than all of PL.

Slain · « **Reply #160 on:** June 17, 2011, 04:39:20 AM »

I actually saw Symphony X live a few weeks ago, they completely kicked ass- especially with The Odyssey as an encore track.

MetalMike06 · « **Reply #161 on:** June 17, 2011, 02:45:10 PM »

Alright, 'bout to give it the first spin!

Ħ · « **Reply #162 on:** June 17, 2011, 02:51:39 PM »

Quote from: MetalMike06 on June 17, 2011, 02:45:10 PM

Alright, 'bout to give it the first spin!

Is the album out in the US yet?

bosk1 · « **Reply #163 on:** June 17, 2011, 03:17:35 PM »

Quote from: Ħ on June 17, 2011, 02:51:39 PM

Quote from: MetalMike06 on June 17, 2011, 02:45:10 PM
Alright, 'bout to give it the first spin!
Is the album out in the US yet?

After we talked yesterday, I checked online, and the release date is showing as Tuesday. I think the 6/17 date is just for the preorders.

OsMosis2259 · « **Reply #164 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:46:54 PM »

Release date is June 17th in Europe

Zook · « **Reply #165 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:35:06 PM »

See, told ya.

nubs.

Bolsters · « **Reply #166 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:31:36 PM »

So I got my hands on a copy of this. It's pretty good. Not the kick in the balls that Paradise Lost was, and I don't see this album knocking Paradise Lost out of pole position for me, but I'm liking Iconoclast so far. Still have to give the second disc a spin, will do that later, but the first disc ain't bad. I especially like the title track so far.

Fiery Winds · « **Reply #167 on:** June 17, 2011, 11:32:57 PM »

First impressions after 1 listen of the first disk only:

Title track: Great
2-4: Not bad, but didn't stand out
5: Getting better
6: Love the intro riff about 15 seconds in
7: *Changes pants*

Hoping the trend continues into the second disk.

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #168 on:** June 18, 2011, 05:53:17 PM »

Somehow, someday, you will understannnd.

OsMosis2259 · « **Reply #169 on:** June 19, 2011, 10:49:20 PM »

Great review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os7OKNvVjfc&feature=share

Zook · « **Reply #170 on:** June 19, 2011, 11:00:14 PM »

Quote from: OsMosis2259 on June 19, 2011, 10:49:20 PM

Great review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os7OKNvVjfc&feature=share

Great review by Hulk Hogan

He doesn't like Dream Theater

OsMosis2259 · « **Reply #171 on:** June 20, 2011, 05:39:38 PM »

Second disc is finally clicking with me!

First disc >> second disc IMO but maybe that's because I listened to the songs on the first disc more.

Even though the album lacks the melodic stuff that we all love, it's still a fun listen especially in the car.

John94 · « **Reply #172 on:** June 21, 2011, 12:16:03 PM »

My pre-order is now a day late.

Im resisting the temptation of checking out the songs. So far...

Heretic · « **Reply #173 on:** June 21, 2011, 03:26:56 PM »

First disc is fantastic, how you guys don't like some of these songs is surprising. Children of a Faceless God is a really good song, and Iconoclast and When All Is Lost are great, of course. The others are solid songs, too.

More "breathing" room would be nice, but there's more melodic parts in a good bit of the songs, so I'm not disappointed one bit.

Going to disc 2, now.

Nick · « **Reply #174 on:** June 21, 2011, 03:31:04 PM »

Quite enjoying the new album.

Only two listens in so far.

News: Welcome back, Mike Portnoy!

Author Topic: Symphony X - Iconoclast (June 17th) (Read 32130 times)