Author Topic: Symphony X thread! (Read 317161 times)

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1925 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:50:12 PM »

HMV didn't have it, so ordered it from amazon. Will get it Monday.

PROGdrummer · « **Reply #1926 on:** July 24, 2015, 08:34:05 PM »

My order from Nuclear Blast is held up in Los Angeles

apparently LA is like the fucking Bermuda Triangle for mail packages. Ive had the album digitally from iTunes since Thursday night, but I really want a physical copy. And I REALLY dont want to have to buy this album three damn times. Its good, but I already bought it twice and thats enough for me. Has anyone else had this problem with packages getting stuck in LA? I remember lots of peoples pre-orders for BTBAM's new album getting stuck in LA and thats been 2 weeks ago.

Shadow2222 · « **Reply #1927 on:** July 25, 2015, 05:50:59 AM »

I'm on my first listen right now, and Kiss of Fire is really awesome!

Plasmastrike · « **Reply #1928 on:** July 25, 2015, 06:24:05 AM »

KIISSS OF FIIIREEEE

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #1929 on:** July 25, 2015, 07:23:52 AM »

Meh. It's slightly better than Iconoclast, but it's still a massive drop off from DWoT through Oddyssy. Russell Allen is too good to be used in such a straight forward manner. Only Opeth has managed to ram a bigger dildo up their own asses in terms of ruining their band lately.

goo-goo · « **Reply #1930 on:** July 25, 2015, 08:15:58 AM »

I've been enjoying the heck out of this album. Romeo's guitar riffs are just insane on this record. I kind of like the combination of angry Russ and singing Russ on some of the songs. Only thing that kind of disappoints me is that the keys are buried deep in the mix on some songs. Hard to distinguish. Would of liked a couple of extra Pinnella solo's on the album as well. The intro to Legends sounds very Rush, which is I think a first for Symphony X to show this.I was reading the booklet and a lot of the lyrics were written by Romeo/Lepond. Is this a first? I thought it was mainly Romeo/Allen.

Legend's might by SyX's Pull Me Under...lol

Lowdz · « **Reply #1931 on:** July 25, 2015, 01:37:32 PM »

well colour me surprised, I'm enjoying this album.
Russell Allen singing again. I was listening to Magnus Karlsson's Freefall and Allen/Lande (the good ones not the Tolkki crap) yesterday and loved how Russ sings on it and here he is with some great melodies to work with.

Good stuff.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1932 on:** July 25, 2015, 01:41:14 PM »

I'm liking all of these positive reviews!

JLa · « **Reply #1933 on:** July 25, 2015, 04:14:08 PM »

First time listen, four tracks in, and I'm really enjoying this. Well done Symphony X!

wolfking · « **Reply #1934 on:** July 26, 2015, 04:11:55 AM »

Listening for the first time. Reminds me heavily of PL, which is a good thing. The booklet has some amazing artwork.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1935 on:** July 26, 2015, 05:21:51 AM »

Quote from: Dr. DTVT on July 25, 2015, 07:23:52 AM

Meh. It's slightly better than Iconoclast, but it's still a massive drop off from DWoT through Oddyssy. Russell Allen is too good to be used in such a straight forward manner. Only Opeth has managed to ram a bigger dildo up their own asses in terms of ruining their band lately.

Comparing albums to DWoT and Odyssey is hardly fair. Those are God-tier albums. It's virtually impossible to top those, so I've been listening with a clean slate. I revistited Iconoclast and PL, and found them more enjoyable than I did originally (when comparing them to the previous releases. Only 2 listens in with Underworld, and I'm really enjoying it.

wolfking · « **Reply #1936 on:** July 26, 2015, 05:30:12 AM »

This seems like it's gonna take quite a few listens to really get the head around.

Randaran · « **Reply #1937 on:** July 26, 2015, 06:41:36 AM »

This album has grown on me a lot. At this time, my favorite tracks are Kiss of Fire, Charon, and Legend.

Updated Rankings:

1. Paradise Lost
2. The Damnation Game
3. Twilight in Olympus
4. Underworld
5. The Divine Wings of Tragedy
6. V
7. Iconoclast
8. The Odyssey
9. Symphony X

This album may eventually come to surpass TiO, but I highly doubt that it could beat tDG.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1938 on:** July 26, 2015, 07:36:23 AM »

Wow... those are the oddest S-X rankings I've ever seen. About the only thing we have in common is the s/t being dead last.

Randaran · « **Reply #1939 on:** July 26, 2015, 07:55:48 AM »

Well, I like my top 4 from start to finish. Every album after that has at least one major flaw that brings them down for me, even though I may prefer their very best moments to anything in my top 4.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #1940 on:** July 26, 2015, 08:36:15 AM »

Hot damn the verse riff in Run With The Devil is groovy, some of the grooviest shit i've heard from SX.

Actually the riff after the intro is the one i'm talking about. Really cool stuff!

finn the fisherman · « **Reply #1941 on:** July 27, 2015, 05:46:57 AM »

Am liking the new album very much,and Allen's vocals are awesome,but Pinella's keys are all but missing g ! This began with Iconoclast,and has continued with Underworld.It's a shame because he can really play!On the plus side the artwork and booklet are superb!

bl5150 · « **Reply #1942 on:** July 27, 2015, 05:54:02 AM »

Still really enjoying the new album. While I was at it I thought I would have a listen to Pinella's recent solo album and it's one of the most boring instrumental albums I have heard.

wolfking · « **Reply #1943 on:** July 27, 2015, 05:58:39 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on July 27, 2015, 05:54:02 AM

Still really enjoying the new album. While I was at it I thought I would have a listen to Pinella's recent solo album and it's one of the most boring instrumental albums I have heard.

I'm actually thinking that about the new Satch as I listen to it for the first time.

finn the fisherman · « **Reply #1944 on:** July 27, 2015, 06:00:47 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on July 27, 2015, 05:54:02 AM

Still really enjoying the new album. While I was at it I thought I would have a listen to Pinella's recent solo album and it's one of the most boring instrumental albums I have heard.

Nearly picked up Pinellas's album a while back,but read some really ropey reviews of it,so gave it a miss!

bl5150 · « **Reply #1945 on:** July 27, 2015, 06:03:22 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 27, 2015, 05:58:39 AM

Quote from: bl5150 on July 27, 2015, 05:54:02 AM
Still really enjoying the new album. While I was at it I thought I would have a listen to Pinella's recent solo album and it's one of the most boring instrumental albums I have heard.

I'm actually thinking that about the new Satch as I listen to it for the first time.

The 2nd half was a lot stronger and had a bit more edge to it , but yeah...............I thought it was decent but more mood music than the sort of playing I associate with Satriani.

wolfking · « **Reply #1946 on:** July 27, 2015, 06:08:35 AM »

He's gone really soft IMO. Stop this funky blues crap and get back to some hard freaking rock.

Anyway back on topic, enjoying the new album, even if I do feel the variety in SX's music is starting to lack. Everything sounds pretty much the same to me at this stage, but again, you can't fault what's on offer here.

kaos2900 · « **Reply #1947 on:** July 27, 2015, 07:50:27 AM »

One listen in and I'm not sure what to think yet. It will take a few more listens to see if it grows on me. There were a handful of songs that did nothing for me on first listen but are pretty awesome. I will say that Sir Russell SLAYS on this record. Probably my favorite performance of his to date. Very diverse and he really hits the necessary style for each song. From an album ranking perspective I'm not sure where this will end up. I'm guessing middle of the road though I'm pretty sure it won't surpass Iconoclast or V.

bosk1 · « **Reply #1948 on:** July 27, 2015, 09:39:02 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 27, 2015, 06:08:35 AM

...even if I do feel the variety in SX's music is starting to lack. Everything sounds pretty much the same to me at this stage...

Really? I had that complaint for the last two albums, but this one immediately struck me as much more diverse.

ariich · « **Reply #1949 on:** July 27, 2015, 09:47:39 AM »

Yeah I would say this album is pretty much as diverse as their older material. On the whole it's a pretty nice album - nothing mind-blowing but solid. Very nice sound too, IMO.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1950 on:** July 27, 2015, 11:01:07 AM »

Quote from: bosk1 on July 27, 2015, 09:39:02 AM

Quote from: wolfking on July 27, 2015, 06:08:35 AM
...even if I do feel the variety in SX's music is starting to lack. Everything sounds pretty much the same to me at this stage...

Really? I had that complaint for the last two albums, but this one immediately struck me as much more diverse.

Agreed with Bosk. Not sure what you're hearing Kade.

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #1951 on:** July 27, 2015, 11:16:03 AM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on July 27, 2015, 11:01:07 AM

Quote from: bosk1 on July 27, 2015, 09:39:02 AM
Quote from: wolfking on July 27, 2015, 06:08:35 AM
...even if I do feel the variety in SX's music is starting to lack. Everything sounds pretty much the same to me at this stage...

Really? I had that complaint for the last two albums, but this one immediately struck me as much more diverse.

Agreed with Bosk. Not sure what you're hearing Kade.

Also, Paradise Lost is pretty good IMO. Not TDWOT good but it is more than listenable. It was even my favorite by SX few years ago. Iconoclast is not bad either but unfortunately, it's unlikely we're going to get album similar to pre-PL albums.
Also, I can't recall are there any choir sounds on Underworld but I hate those

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #1952 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:31:27 PM »

Quote from: finn the fisherman on July 27, 2015, 05:46:57 AM

Am liking the new album very much,and Allen's vocals are awesome,but Pinella's keys are all but missing g ! This began with Iconoclast,and has continued with Underworld.It's a shame because he can really play!On the plus side the artwork and booklet are superb!

What? I get that he's not forward in the same way as he was in the old style, if that's what you mean, but his keys are all over every song, and often take the lead melody! Plus he seems to get a lot of duelling solos. I find he sits very well considering the style change from PL forward. It's certainly much more prevalent than, say, JR on Train of Thought.

Scorpion · « **Reply #1953 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:40:01 PM »

Ok, so.

I listened to this again, and the middle basically kills the album for me. Kiss of Fire, Charon and In My Darkest Hour are all hugely forgettable. The rest ranges from good to amazing, but those three songs just draaaaaaaag.

Better than Iconoclast and the s/t, and that's about it though. Still a good album, but nowhere near the brilliance of the run that was TDG - PL.

EDIT: To end on a positive note, Underworld and Swansong are fucking killer.

bosk1 · « **Reply #1954 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:52:32 PM »

I am really digging Legend, which I don't believe I have seen referenced much so far.

kaos2900 · « **Reply #1955 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:16:11 PM »

Quote from: Scorpion on July 27, 2015, 12:40:01 PM

Ok, so.

I listened to this again, and the middle basically kills the album for me. Kiss of Fire, Charon and In My Darkest Hour are all hugely forgettable. The rest ranges from good to amazing, but those three songs just draaaaaaaag.

Better than Iconoclast and the s/t, and that's about it though. Still a good album, but nowhere near the brilliance of the run that was TDG - PL.

EDIT: To end on a positive note, Underworld and Swansong are fucking killer.

I agree that those are the three weakest tracks, though Charon is growing on me. Kiss of Fire is forgettable.

BelichickFan · « **Reply #1956 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:22:40 PM »

Quote from: Scorpion on July 27, 2015, 12:40:01 PM

Ok, so.

I listened to this again, and the middle basically kills the album for me. Kiss of Fire, Charon and In My Darkest Hour are all hugely forgettable. The rest ranges from good to amazing, but those three songs just draaaaaaaag.

Better than Iconoclast and the s/t, and that's about it though. Still a good album, but nowhere near the brilliance of the run that was TDG - PL.

EDIT: To end on a positive note, Underworld and Swansong are fucking killer.

Agreed. Given some of the positives from other boards I'm kind of disappointed in this. I like it better than Iconoclast but compared to their classics, no thanks. The last two are really the only times they got me saying "wow, now this is the Symphony X that I love". The rest I like but I would seriously be forcing it to state that I like it as much as Divine Wings - V.

wolfking · « **Reply #1957 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:44:58 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on July 27, 2015, 11:01:07 AM

Quote from: bosk1 on July 27, 2015, 09:39:02 AM
Quote from: wolfking on July 27, 2015, 06:08:35 AM
...even if I do feel the variety in SX's music is starting to lack. Everything sounds pretty much the same to me at this stage...

Really? I had that complaint for the last two albums, but this one immediately struck me as much more diverse.

Agreed with Bosk. Not sure what you're hearing Kade.

I've only listened to it twice, so I need to get my head around it more. I can tell the songs are more diverse but I think Romeo in his riffs and solos is getting a little samey. I liking it but as I said need to listen more.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1958 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:51:24 PM »

I'm loving this disc. Very happy and impressed with what I'm hearing.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #1959 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:52:31 PM »

Quote from: BelichickFan on July 27, 2015, 02:22:40 PM

Given some of the positives from other boards I'm kind of disappointed in this. I like it better than Iconoclast but compared to their classics, no thanks. The last two are really the only times they got me saying "wow, now this is the Symphony X that I love". The rest I like but I would seriously be forcing it to state that I like it as much as Divine Wings - V.

You might have an awful handle and taste in football, but at least you know where to find the proper SyX albums.

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Author Topic: Symphony X thread! (Read 317161 times)