Author Topic: The Winery Dogs thread - Portnoy, Sheehan and Kotzen (Read 112987 times)

EdenHazard · « **Reply #175 on:** April 22, 2013, 10:18:55 AM »

Wow, I'm pleasantly surprised. Easily the best thing that Mike has been part of since leaving DT, in my opinion. Liked the pop-elements mixed with the technical skills in there and the fact it does not feel forced at all. Really nice tune, looking forward to hearing more of it!

jonnybaxy · « **Reply #176 on:** April 22, 2013, 10:32:14 AM »

Verses: Poor, Clearly going for a Led Zeppelin 'Black Dog' idea.
Chorus: EPIC!! Great feel to it.

Overall rating 7.5-8 / 10

It just seems like MP is trying to make his life easier with simple projects with nothing challenging him much $:\$

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #177 on:** April 22, 2013, 10:36:26 AM »

OK, so, I’ve gotta ask, what’s up with the name?

Like I said, I enjoy the music, but it feels weird that Mike Portnoy is now drumming in a band with a name that’s basically synonymous with “The Booze Hounds”.

KevShmev · « **Reply #178 on:** April 22, 2013, 10:38:52 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on April 22, 2013, 10:36:26 AM

OK, so, I’ve gotta ask, what’s up with the name?

Like I said, I enjoy the music, but it feels weird that Mike Portnoy is now drumming in a band with a name that’s basically synonymous with “The Booze Hounds”.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #179 on:** April 22, 2013, 10:48:26 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on April 22, 2013, 09:01:00 AM

I think he sounds a lot like Sammy Hagar more than anyone else, especially during the verses.

^ this.

Yeah this was pretty cool. Made the rock kid in me sway a bit. Go Mike!

? · « **Reply #180 on:** April 22, 2013, 10:55:14 AM »

I wouldn't listen to a full album of stuff like this, but the song sounds much better than Psychosane

theseoafs · « **Reply #181 on:** April 22, 2013, 11:35:22 AM »

Holy hell, this is awesome. I am really looking forward to this album.

Lowdz · « **Reply #182 on:** April 22, 2013, 11:38:36 AM »

Quote from: Jaq on April 22, 2013, 09:09:53 AM

Yeah, I can see me giving this a listen on Spotify. I clearly need to look into Kotzen's work though, he's a damn good guitarist.

His more recent output is very much in this vein.

j · « **Reply #183 on:** April 22, 2013, 12:04:42 PM »

Not bad.

Quote from: Index on April 22, 2013, 08:12:22 AM

Song was great but who else thinks the vox sound a lot like Cornell?

First thing I thought of.

-J

r0cken · « **Reply #184 on:** April 22, 2013, 12:48:54 PM »

Loving it. Moar please.

Scorpion · « **Reply #185 on:** April 22, 2013, 01:16:14 PM »

I'm... pleasantly surprised, I must say. This isn't really my style of music, but I liked it a lot. Will be checking out the album when it comes out, though probably through Spotify first.

bosk1 · « **Reply #186 on:** April 22, 2013, 01:46:04 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on April 22, 2013, 09:01:00 AM

I think he sounds a lot like Sammy Hagar more than anyone else, especially during the verses.

Well, yeah, but Sammy and Chris Cornell sound a lot alike, so I'm not sure you are really disagreeing with anyone.

Anyway, as far as the song, I like it.

Lolzeez · « **Reply #187 on:** April 22, 2013, 01:51:47 PM »

The "Black Dog" verses were kinda lame but other than that,it was pretty damn sweet.

rumborak · « **Reply #188 on:** April 22, 2013, 02:01:21 PM »

Quote from: Lolzeez on April 22, 2013, 01:51:47 PM

The "Black Dog" verses were kinda lame but other than that,it was pretty damn sweet.

Yeah. Chorus + solos etc. was awesome. Verse, yeah, would have been better to stay away from that (once again) obvious comparison.

Very promising I have to say. Also good to see MP doing the type of drumming he is best at.

Madman Shepherd · « **Reply #189 on:** April 22, 2013, 02:49:51 PM »

Quote from: EdenHazard on April 22, 2013, 10:18:55 AM

Wow, I'm pleasantly surprised. Easily the best thing that Mike has been part of since leaving DT, in my opinion.

I'm inclined to agree but still incredibly underwhelmed

ColdFireYYZ · « **Reply #190 on:** April 22, 2013, 05:07:20 PM »

To be honest, I wasn't expecting much but this was great. I'm really looking forward to the album.

wolfking · « **Reply #191 on:** April 22, 2013, 06:04:20 PM »

I understand the Black Dog comments, but only the idea is a bit similiar, nothing in the music or melodies are similar.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #192 on:** April 22, 2013, 08:07:02 PM »

The Black Dog comparison is really ridiculous.

Also, this song is getting so much love. Judging by MP's twitter, he's also loving one of his projects finally getting so much praise from the general rock/metal community

wolfking · « **Reply #193 on:** April 22, 2013, 08:37:02 PM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on April 22, 2013, 08:07:02 PM

The Black Dog comparison is really ridiculous.

Also, this song is getting so much love. Judging by MP's twitter, he's also loving one of his projects finally getting so much praise from the general rock/metal community

Yeah, I can see the structure similarities, but I didn't think of Black Dog at all the first time I listened to it.

lol @ Portnoy. If the rest of the album is this good, it will be a highlight of the year.

ThatcrazyKISSfan · « **Reply #194 on:** April 22, 2013, 08:50:34 PM »

I think this is Mike's best drumming since DT. Although a case could be made for NM. But I think his best project has been FC. I'm digging this single, looking forward to hear more of this project.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #195 on:** April 22, 2013, 08:55:56 PM »

Really cool tune. Even Dec Burke shared it on FB.

Scrub206 · « **Reply #196 on:** April 23, 2013, 01:15:04 AM »

Just listened to Elevate... not sure how I feel. I do enjoy it but I'm not TO thrilled with the vocals. But then again I'm a picky fuck.

rumborak · « **Reply #197 on:** April 23, 2013, 11:28:19 AM »

A bit of a bummer that the verses are rather weak. The chorus has some Mr. Big-ish awesomeness to it though, which could really carry the album if there's more of that.

One thing I wish is that MP moved away from his "signature" drum sound. I really don't like his snare sound, and that's coming from a guy who usually doesn't think about drum sound at all. It's a bit funny considering how MP bitched about the IAW snare sound being so terrible, but his current sound bothers me far more than the IAW sound.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #198 on:** April 23, 2013, 11:35:50 AM »

I also thought the chorus was totally reminiscent of later Mr. Big.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #199 on:** May 04, 2013, 12:02:13 PM »

That was really fun to hear! This is the first project by MP that i will follow with interest!

YtseCullen · « **Reply #200 on:** May 04, 2013, 01:46:49 PM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 04, 2013, 12:02:13 PM

That was really fun to hear! This is the first project by MP that i will follow with interest!

This

jonnybaxy · « **Reply #201 on:** May 04, 2013, 03:34:33 PM »

Quote from: YtseCullen on May 04, 2013, 01:46:49 PM

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 04, 2013, 12:02:13 PM
That was really fun to hear! This is the first project by MP that i will follow with interest!

This

Transatlantic, Flying Colors?

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #202 on:** May 04, 2013, 03:42:05 PM »

Quote from: jonnybaxy on May 04, 2013, 03:34:33 PM

Quote from: YtseCullen on May 04, 2013, 01:46:49 PM
Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 04, 2013, 12:02:13 PM
That was really fun to hear! This is the first project by MP that i will follow with interest!

This

Transatlantic, Flying Colors?

Should have added new project but....

Transatlantic!

Flying Colors!

It's pretty good.

Nothing wrong with those projects at all but this new one suites my taste buds very nicely!

ReaperKK · « **Reply #203 on:** May 04, 2013, 03:55:17 PM »

Quote from: jonnybaxy on May 04, 2013, 03:34:33 PM

Quote from: YtseCullen on May 04, 2013, 01:46:49 PM
Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 04, 2013, 12:02:13 PM
That was really fun to hear! This is the first project by MP that i will follow with interest!

This

Transatlantic, Flying Colors?

Neither are really that good IMO.

Lowdz · « **Reply #204 on:** May 11, 2013, 02:42:23 PM »

New video online. Great song. looking forward to this. MP's best post DT project so far.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_SdasimlLQ&feature=youtu.be

TAC · « **Reply #205 on:** May 11, 2013, 03:01:02 PM »

I don't know.. take away Billy's solo, and that is pretty boring radio rock.

Kotzen has a great voice. I'd never heard him before.

Lowdz · « **Reply #206 on:** May 11, 2013, 03:07:03 PM »

Quote from: TAC on May 11, 2013, 03:01:02 PM

I don't know.. take away Billy's solo, and that is pretty boring radio rock.

Kotzen has a great voice. I'd never heard him before.

You say that like it's a bad thing

Just a very well played, well sung, catchy rock song.

Jaq · « **Reply #207 on:** May 11, 2013, 04:30:07 PM »

Not bad; nice to hear MP working simpler grooves rather than hitting every part of the kit as often as possible. And yes, I'm a belated convert to the awesome that is Richie Kotzen.

rumborak · « **Reply #208 on:** May 11, 2013, 10:55:26 PM »

Quote from: TAC on May 11, 2013, 03:01:02 PM

I don't know.. take away Billy's solo, and that is pretty boring radio rock.

Kotzen has a great voice. I'd never heard him before.

I really liked the chorus of the first song, but yeah, this one did absolutely nothing for me.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #209 on:** May 12, 2013, 12:03:44 AM »

I really liked that song, maybe slightly more than the first. Getting more interested in this album!

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Author Topic: The Winery Dogs thread - Portnoy, Sheehan and Kotzen (Read 112987 times)