Author Topic: The official Frontiers Softcock Shit thread (Read 572702 times)

wolfking · « **Reply #5600 on:** November 29, 2019, 01:46:04 PM »

Since the Frontiers thread has been bumped. I ordered a copy of both the WOA and Ferrymen. WOA hasn't arrived and will be delayed apparently but I think the Ferrymen is pretty good. At first it seems like just a Magnus by numbers in the way he's become a bit lately but on repeat listens, I think this has feels of his old stuff. There's moments that make me think of Last Tribe and even the Tony O'Hora album with the melodies.

In a lot of ways it is a Magnus by numbers album but I do think he's put a little more effort in here. His solos are the same every damn aong but at least his playing also is cleaner and even slightly less self indulgent too. There's some nice songs. Would have liked a big long heavy epic or something but it seems those are saved now strictly for Primal Fear. Production is quite good too.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #5601 on:** November 29, 2019, 06:16:04 PM »

I think Ferrymen II is a fair bit better than the debut. Still not sure if I prefer it over the Starbreaker album or not.

Bolsters · « **Reply #5602 on:** November 29, 2019, 06:28:25 PM »

Admittedly I need to listen to the second Ferrymen more, but at the moment I still prefer the first one.

wolfking · « **Reply #5603 on:** November 29, 2019, 09:38:24 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on November 29, 2019, 06:16:04 PM

I think Ferrymen II is a fair bit better than the debut. Still not sure if I prefer it over the Starbreaker album or not.

I think it's better than the latest Starbreaker.

Peter Mc · « **Reply #5604 on:** December 03, 2019, 09:52:38 AM »

I see Revolution Saints have just released a new song and announced new album for 24th January. I know it’s not fashionable but I think these guys are pretty good and new song does nothing to change that. I know it’s super derivative of Journey but Journey aren’t making new music so this is the next best thing for me, classic AOR sounding song with stellar musicians. Looking forward to the new album.

wolfking · « **Reply #5605 on:** December 04, 2019, 04:15:54 AM »

Quote from: Peter Mc on December 03, 2019, 09:52:38 AM

I see Revolution Saints have just released a new song and announced new album for 24th January. I know it’s not fashionable but I think these guys are pretty good and new song does nothing to change that. I know it’s super derivative of Journey but Journey aren’t making new music so this is the next best thing for me, classic AOR sounding song with stellar musicians. Looking forward to the new album.

I thought the first album was fantastic but the second not so much. I'll check the new one though.

Peter Mc · « **Reply #5606 on:** December 04, 2019, 04:56:14 AM »

I agree that 2nd album wasn’t as good but still some decent stuff on there for me.

wolfking · « **Reply #5607 on:** December 04, 2019, 02:32:45 PM »

Quote from: Peter Mc on December 04, 2019, 04:56:14 AM

I agree that 2nd album wasn’t as good but still some decent stuff on there for me.

There was a couple of pretty good songs but not enough to warrant repeat listens for me.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #5608 on:** December 20, 2019, 11:10:19 AM »

Russell Allen/Anette Olzon collab coming in 2020. Here's the tiniest of teasers:

https://youtu.be/bHhQ6t5ia70?t=15

wolfking · « **Reply #5609 on:** December 20, 2019, 01:07:17 PM »

Allen/Olzen!?

Pffft.......ugh.

Zook · « **Reply #5610 on:** December 20, 2019, 01:28:25 PM »

Great team up, but I'd like another album with Russell and Amanda Somerville. The last one they did was a rerecording of an album in another language, and while not bad, the fun and energy wasn't there. Russell and Floor would be another great duo.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #5611 on:** December 20, 2019, 01:40:07 PM »

So I guess it's official Lande and Karlsson have some kind of beef? The last Allen/Lande album had Timo Tolkki, and now thatRuss and Magnus are working again, Frontiers is pasting in one of the available singers from their roster (no dis to Anette, but she isn't busy with a main band at the moment) to make one half of the duet.

wolfking · « **Reply #5612 on:** December 20, 2019, 01:52:55 PM »

Quote from: MoraWintersoul on December 20, 2019, 01:40:07 PM

So I guess it's official Lande and Karlsson have some kind of beef? The last Allen/Lande album had Timo Tolkki, and now thatRuss and Magnus are working again, Frontiers is pasting in one of the available singers from their roster (no dis to Anette, but she isn't busy with a main band at the moment) to make one half of the duet.

It is a little strange, and a big missed opportunity but Jorn did sing on Magnus' last solo record so who knows.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #5613 on:** December 20, 2019, 04:21:36 PM »

Huh, interesting. Oh well, I'm wrong then, carry on.

bl5150 · « **Reply #5614 on:** December 20, 2019, 04:57:02 PM »

Also coming in 2020....................

Happy New Year Kade

TAC · « **Reply #5615 on:** December 20, 2019, 05:21:16 PM »

Who the hell are those people?

wolfking · « **Reply #5616 on:** December 20, 2019, 05:36:22 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on December 20, 2019, 04:57:02 PM

Also coming in 2020....................

Happy New Year Kade

I asked for that. Even Russ looks depressed in that pic being paired up with that bitch.

Zook · « **Reply #5617 on:** December 20, 2019, 08:18:13 PM »

Who's the blonde?

TAC · « **Reply #5618 on:** December 20, 2019, 08:19:14 PM »

Australian Britney.

Zook · « **Reply #5619 on:** December 20, 2019, 08:20:41 PM »

Oh... Is she any good?

wolfking · « **Reply #5620 on:** December 20, 2019, 09:45:03 PM »

Quote from: TAC on December 20, 2019, 08:19:14 PM

Australian Britney.

she ain't Aussie bro.

bl5150 · « **Reply #5621 on:** December 21, 2019, 02:55:25 AM »

So will we be seeing you down here in March Kade?

Firehouse have just been announced as headliner for the MR Fest - first ever tour.

Saturday : Firehouse, Eclipse,Enuff Znuff , XYZ, Tony Harnell, Paul Laine, White Widdow

Sunday: Reckless Love, FM , Crazy Lixx, Ron Keel, Kip Winger, Janet Gardner (Vixen),

jingle.boy · « **Reply #5622 on:** December 21, 2019, 06:02:39 AM »

That's a .... solid .... lineup.

wolfking · « **Reply #5623 on:** December 21, 2019, 01:12:55 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on December 21, 2019, 02:55:25 AM

So will we be seeing you down here in March Kade?

Firehouse have just been announced as headliner for the MR Fest - first ever tour.

Saturday : Firehouse, Eclipse,Enuff Znuff , XYZ, Tony Harnell, Paul Laine, White Widdow

Sunday: Reckless Love, FM , Crazy Lixx, Ron Keel, Kip Winger, Janet Gardner (Vixen),

Not a bad lineup really. Worth it for Kip. I don't think I'd be approved time off in March however.

TAC · « **Reply #5624 on:** December 21, 2019, 05:45:50 PM »

I heard they were naming the stages.

On Saturday the bands are playing the Sucks Stage.
On Sunday they're playing the Blows Stage.

bl5150 · « **Reply #5625 on:** December 21, 2019, 08:37:44 PM »

If you send me your poster of Kip in the shower I will try and get him to sign it for you.

Quote from: jingle.boy on December 21, 2019, 06:02:39 AM

That's a .... solid .... lineup.

I also forgot to mention Teramaze are playing , but only acoustic I think which is a shame.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #5626 on:** December 22, 2019, 12:10:20 AM »

Sounds like a good show to me. I’ve seen Firehouse live and they put on a great show

wolfking · « **Reply #5627 on:** December 22, 2019, 03:32:21 AM »

Pretty sure I own a Firehouse album, but didn't think much of it from memory.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #5628 on:** December 22, 2019, 06:20:26 AM »

I first heard Firehouse through my older sister, she was very into glam metal in the early 90s with the hair and everything.

Anyway she had the promo single for Don't Treat Me Bad on Vinyl. I LOVED those songs and listened to them alot back in the day. Don't Treat Me Bad and Overnight Sensation are killer tracks imo.

https://www.discogs.com/Firehouse-Dont-Treat-Me-Bad/release/2474263

jjrock88 · « **Reply #5629 on:** December 22, 2019, 11:50:53 AM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on December 22, 2019, 06:20:26 AM

I first heard Firehouse through my older sister, she was very into glam metal in the early 90s with the hair and everything. Anyway she had the promo single for Don't Treat Me Bad on Vinyl. I LOVED those songs and listened to them alot back in the day. Don't Treat Me Bad and Overnight Sensation are killer tracks imo.

https://www.discogs.com/Firehouse-Dont-Treat-Me-Bad/release/2474263

Don’t forget “All She Wrote”, which is one of my all time favorite hair metal tunes

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #5630 on:** December 22, 2019, 05:07:52 PM »

Yea that's a killer track too!

bl5150 · « **Reply #5631 on:** December 22, 2019, 08:29:22 PM »

Dean Wells just confirmed for me that Teramaze are now actually playing an electric set..............

Lowdz · « **Reply #5632 on:** December 23, 2019, 03:23:27 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on December 22, 2019, 11:50:53 AM

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on December 22, 2019, 06:20:26 AM
I first heard Firehouse through my older sister, she was very into glam metal in the early 90s with the hair and everything. Anyway she had the promo single for Don't Treat Me Bad on Vinyl. I LOVED those songs and listened to them alot back in the day. Don't Treat Me Bad and Overnight Sensation are killer tracks imo.

https://www.discogs.com/Firehouse-Dont-Treat-Me-Bad/release/2474263

Don’t forget “All She Wrote”, which is one of my all time favorite hair metal tunes

First two albums were awesome, a couple of fillers aside. Great live too.

Lowdz · « **Reply #5633 on:** December 23, 2019, 03:24:27 PM »

Just seen on Facebook that the next Jeff ascot Soto album is being written with... Alessandro the generic cheese meister.

wolfking · « **Reply #5634 on:** December 23, 2019, 03:31:01 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on December 23, 2019, 03:24:27 PM

Just seen on Facebook that the next Jeff ascot Soto album is being written with... Alessandro the generic cheese meister.

For fucks sake! His last one wasn't Damage Control level but was quite enjoyable.

I checked out the new Revolution Saints video also and bleh. Doesn't seem like they are going to be able to recreate the quality of the first one for me, but saying that it's only one song. The comments also had Frontiers post the song writing credits;

1. When The Heartache Has Gone - Daniel Rossall, Alessandro Del Vecchio, Doug Aldrich
2. Price To Pay - Alessandro Del Vecchio
3. Rise - Daniel Rossall, Alessandro Del Vecchio, Doug Aldrich
4. Coming Home - Alessandro Del Vecchio
5. Closer - Alessandro Del Vecchio
6. Higher - Jack Blades, Doug Aldrich, Daniel Rossall, Alessandro Del Vecchio
7. Talk To Me - Alessandro Del Vecchio
8. It's Not The End (It's Just The Beginning) - Jack Blades
9. Million Miles - Alessandro Del Vecchio, Doug Aldrich
10. Win Or Lose - Daniel Rossall, Alessandro Del Vecchio
11. Eyes Of A Child - Jack Blades, Tommy Shaw

So much Del Vecchio. And now JSS. At least for him get Magnus or someone to write something with a bit of thickness and substance.

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