The official Frontiers Softcock Shit thread

[TAC]

I feel like we've had an hour conversation between 2 threads.

 

Tough part is remembering where I said what.

[Lowdz]

I think I still have my "I Fuck Like A Beast 45 import with the cockpiece picture as the cover somewhere.

I bought that but traded it for a couple of albums at school. I htink one was Ratt's Invasion Of Your Privacy. Not sure what the other was

[King Postwhore]

That reminds me of that Ratt EP with the Areosmith cover Walkin' The Dog.  I can't remember the name of it but I played the crap out of it.  But I was an ass with my albums as a teen except for the picture or colored disks.

[TAC]

That reminds me of that Ratt EP with the Areosmith cover Walkin' The Dog.  I can't remember the name of it but I played the crap out of it.  But I was an ass with my albums as a teen except for the picture or colored disks.

I had that too, but I was ultimately disappointed with how Ratt turned out. They had a great sound, but Pearcy absolutely sucked and really dragged the band down. If they had a real singer, I bet they would've been awesome.

[King Postwhore]

Seeing them live really showed how bad a singer Pearcy was.

[TAC]

Seeing them live really showed how bad a singer Pearcy was.

Thankfully I never experienced that. They had such a great sound. Much fuller than Dokken. I used to wish Dokken would sing for Ratt.

[Lowdz]

Seeing them live really showed how bad a singer Pearcy was.

Thankfully I never experienced that. They had such a great sound. Much fuller than Dokken. I used to wish Dokken would sing for Ratt.

Agree about Pearcy. He was the weak link for sure. ratt had a great guitar sound - probably my favourite of all those LA bands. DeMartini is a great player. Shame he didn't get to record with Whitesnake. That would have been a good match.

[TAC]

DeMartini is a great player. Shame he didn't get to record with Whitesnake. That would have been a good match.

I'm not sure I would've even noticed. The Whitesnake ship sailed ages ago. How has Demartini spent the last 20 or so years? Any good music associated with him?

[emtee]

Pulled out some Ratt about 3 weeks ago while working out, after about 10 years and I forgot how much I liked the riffs.
They have some killer guitar work.

[Lowdz]

DeMartini is a great player. Shame he didn't get to record with Whitesnake. That would have been a good match.

I'm not sure I would've even noticed. The Whitesnake ship sailed ages ago. How has Demartini spent the last 20 or so years? Any good music associated with him?

He toured as guitarist with Whitesnake before Doug Aldrich joined. All I've heard from him in that time is the Ratt S/T (which I love but most don't) and the last Ratt album which again was ok. I think he just does Ratt and those awful tribute albums. The ones where Lemmy sings Rick  Springfield and Freddie Mercury   

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXR7uXN7FaM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik3kWShtO3w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pTRhExEcwQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeIfv8cOKp8

[FreezingPoint]

Pulled out some Ratt about 3 weeks ago while working out, after about 10 years and I forgot how much I liked the riffs.
They have some killer guitar work.

It's too bad so many of them are in D or drop D. Real pain to learn. Fun to play though.

[jjrock88]

I like Ratt more than most, but Lowdz, I don't know how you enjoy that S/T from 99.  It's brutal.

[Lowdz]

I like Ratt more than most, but Lowdz, I don't know how you enjoy that S/T from 99.  It's brutal.

I really don't know - I just like it. I love the guitar sound and the album makes me wan to pick my guitar up and play.

[TAC]

I like Ratt more than most, but Lowdz, I don't know how you enjoy that S/T from 99.  It's brutal.

I really don't know - I just like it. I love the guitar sound and the album makes me wan to pick my guitar up and play.

I'm afraid to ask but what's the best song on it?

[jjrock88]

I like Ratt more than most, but Lowdz, I don't know how you enjoy that S/T from 99.  It's brutal.

I really don't know - I just like it. I love the guitar sound and the album makes me wan to pick my guitar up and play.

I'm afraid to ask but what's the best song on it?

The last one, then just fast forward to the end.

[TAC]

I like Ratt more than most, but Lowdz, I don't know how you enjoy that S/T from 99.  It's brutal.

I really don't know - I just like it. I love the guitar sound and the album makes me wan to pick my guitar up and play.

I'm afraid to ask but what's the best song on it?

The last one, then just fast forward to the end.

 

[Lowdz]

I like Ratt more than most, but Lowdz, I don't know how you enjoy that S/T from 99.  It's brutal.

I really don't know - I just like it. I love the guitar sound and the album makes me wan to pick my guitar up and play.

Its not that bad !!!  Try the first couple of links. If that doesn't do it for ya then jj's right.

I'm afraid to ask but what's the best song on it?

The last one, then just fast forward to the end.

 

[TAC]

OK, just sampled a coupla tracks. IT SUCKS!!!

[Lowdz]

OK, just sampled a coupla tracks. IT SUCKS!!!

well I still like it. Crawls off to the corner to sulk 

[TAC]

OK, just sampled a coupla tracks. IT SUCKS!!!

well I still like it. Crawls off to the corner to sulk 

Stand tall, man. You are allowed to like shitty music!

[Lowdz]

OK, just sampled a coupla tracks. IT SUCKS!!!

well I still like it. Crawls off to the corner to sulk 

Stand tall, man. You are allowed to like shitty music!

We'll blame Pearcey. He is shit.

[TAC]

Yeah, it's tough. I just can't get by that. The music was pretty lame too though.
At least Pearcy sounded no worse than he did in 1984. As for the band..WTF??

[jjrock88]

Their latest, Infestation, was a very solid release though

[bl5150]

I reckon Pearcy was okay on the studio stuff and his voice gave them much of their character - live ...........different story.
These days if I go for a Ratt album it would either be Detonator (with Nobody Rides for Free - from Point Break - tacked on) or Infestation.

I actually saw Whitesnake with DeMartini (the night before a uni exam which went down well with the "olds"    ) and didn't think he fitted in very well with their sound - having said that he was that low in the mix he may as well have been air guitaring it most of the night.

DeMArtini should have hooked up with the singer from Wildside - now that would've been interesting.

[wolfking]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=92_XyoAGprc

New Unisonic video.  Quite different, I like it.

[TAC]

I saw that yesterday. I have very high hopes for this album.

[wolfking]

I saw that yesterday. I have very high hopes for this album.

Yeah, this and the other song are really quite excellent.

[Lowdz]

I saw that yesterday. I have very high hopes for this album.

Yeah, this and the other song are really quite excellent.

I like that. Sounding excellent.

[wolfking]

I saw that yesterday. I have very high hopes for this album.

Yeah, this and the other song are really quite excellent.

I like that. Sounding excellent.

Had a second listen to that song and it's fantastic.

[jjrock88]

wow, Kiske sounds outstanding.  This is a man who has taken care of his voice carefully over the years.

[bl5150]

Liking the sound of Kiske as usual but not much there musically for me to latch on to at first listen.  Pretty basic stuff but will certainly check out the album - didn't find much I liked on the first.

[wolfking]

Even though the first album was pretty simple, I found it was quite a grower.

[wolfking]

Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of the long awaited third album from Swedish melodic rockers WORK OF ART entitled “Framework” on September 19th in Europe and September 22nd in North America.
 
“Framework” comes 3 years after the release of “In Progress”, an album that solidified WORK OF ART’s reputation as one of the most talented newcomers in the Melodic Rock genre. Drawing comparisons from such bands as Toto, Giant and Journey, WORK OF ART literally came from nowhere when in 2008 their debut album “Artwork” hit the streets and catapulted them into the stardom of the genre!
 
“After our last record was released, we started to play live for the first time” says main composer and guitar player Robert Säll. ”It really brought us together in a whole new way and kind of revitalized the band. From there, the decision to make a new album was more or less a no brainer. So really, the inspiration for this new album came from playing live and from meeting all the wonderful fans!”
 
The new album was written and recorded in a time frame of about one year and a half and is the logical next step after “In Progress”. “Framework” musically encompasses all that WORK OF ART managed to create until now, offering another bunch of unforgettable songs with soaring melodies (courtesy of the golden throat of singer Lars Säfsund) and amazing instrumental prowess (offered by Robert Säll and drummer Herman Furin). Overall this is certainly WORK OF ART’s most up-tempo and straight ahead album so far, but – as it should be – some unbelievable softer moments are there as well!
 
“I think it safe to say that, style wise, this album continues in the footsteps of our previous two albums. We tried to stretch our sound a little though, some heavier songs and some softer songs” continues Robert.
 
By popular demand WORK OF ART debuted live in Madrid, Spain in January 2012. When asked if WORK OF ART will be following up the new release with a proper tour, Robert Säll answers: “We will certainly try to gig as much as possible. We're already in discussion with several different promoters and then of course, we'll be playing at Melodicrock Fest in Chicago in October!”
 
A trailer of the album can be enjoyed via this link: https://youtu.be/uN0z6XuLGNA
 
“Framework” includes the following tracks: Time To Let Go ; How Will I Know?; Can’t Let Go ; How Do You Sleep At Night?; Over The Line ; The Machine ; Hold On To Love ; Natalie;  The Turning Point ; My Waking Dream.

Sounds pretty much the same as the last two, but I ain't complaining.

[jingle.boy]

Sounds pretty much the same as the last two, but I ain't complaining.

No kidding.  Nothing to compelling there.  It's about as powder puff as you can get from Frontiers.  Not bad by any stretch, but not anything that stands out.

[wolfking]

I just have a soft spot for this band.  Love the atmosphere of the songs, the melodies, Robert's amazing guitar work and Lars vox.  Can't wait.