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I made this thread because this band has recently released their debut album and because it's been in my CD player basically all week. This is some fantastic progressive metal that I believe no-one should overlooking. Featuring Damian Wilson on vocals and Adam Wakeman (yes, that's his son) on keyboards, this band lays down a fantastic sound on one hell of an album.

This is my main contender for the album of the year and I'm going to see them at least once this year and I'm already looking forward to that. So far my favourite tracks will have to be the first two - Stalled Armageddon and Fall of America - and the sixth, the longest track, called Daddy Fucking Loves You (now, that's some odd track naming on a prog/metal record!)

Anyway, start appreciating this masterpiece! :)



Track listing:

1. Stalled Armageddon - 8:06
2. Fall of America - 10:28
3. Die With a Bullet - 3:44
4. Soldier - 8:25
5. In Hell's Name - 9:31
6. Daddy Fucking Loves You - 15:00
7. Invasion - 8:28
8. The Big Day - 9:55

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Re: Headspace - The Official Thread v. I Am Anonymous
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2012, 05:44:21 PM »
This CD is next on my "must check out" list. I've seen it referenced a few times recently.
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« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2012, 05:45:06 PM »
Gettin dis.


EDIT: Got dis.
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2012, 05:12:24 AM »
This CD is next on my "must check out" list. I've seen it referenced a few times recently.

Yes, do get it. It's amazing :)
In fact, I think I'll give it a spin today again.
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2012, 05:24:01 AM »
This album is all kinds of awesome.    My highest recommendation  :hat

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« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2012, 05:26:46 AM »
This album is all kinds of awesome.    My highest recommendation  :hat

Damn.... that sounds good enough to me.  $7 on iTunes and Amazon.
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« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2012, 05:28:32 AM »
That's where I got it: Amazon

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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2012, 05:41:51 AM »
Do it. There's absolutely nothing wrong with this album.
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2012, 06:06:08 AM »
I'll take it a step further than that and say not only is there nothing wrong with it, but it's killer.  I had no idea the keys were done my Rick Wakeman's kid.  That's pretty damn cool.

All of the instrumentation is awesome, and it's very progressive.  Right now it's in my top 5 contenders for AOTY

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« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2012, 02:05:24 PM »
Giving this a try right now. Will report further as events warrant...

Andddd...buying it based on Stalled Armageddon alone. DAMN.  :metal
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« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2012, 03:27:02 PM »
Did you say Damian Wilson!?!  Will order this immediately tonight, I'm sure it's quality.
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« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2012, 03:41:01 PM »
Damian Wilson was the hook for me, but everything about it is awesome. Fantastic prog metal album, likely to be in my year end top ten.
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« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2012, 03:42:18 PM »
Did you say Damian Wilson!?!  Will order this immediately tonight, I'm sure it's quality.

Yeah, he shines on the album, though all the rest of the band do a fantastic job as well.
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« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2012, 05:45:26 PM »
Got this in last week, but have sadly only had about 3 chances to listen to it thus far. Definitely looking forward to more.
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« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2012, 06:41:51 AM »
Anyone else think Daddy Fucking Loves You is an amazing track?
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« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2012, 09:19:52 AM »
YES!!   


The whole album is really good, but that is THE stand-out track for me!

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« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2012, 12:25:33 PM »
Anyone else think Daddy Fucking Loves You is an amazing track?

Best song on the album. I played it three times straight on my first listen through.  :metal
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« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2012, 12:28:56 PM »
Agreed, the melody in the opening section is so incredibly awesome  :hat

Been stuck in my head for days

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« Reply #18 on: June 25, 2012, 12:34:15 PM »
The opening two minutes are simply beautiful. I had many ideas of what a song called Daddy Fucking Loves You could sound like, and that opening was NOWHERE in my thoughts at all.  :lol
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« Reply #19 on: June 25, 2012, 05:38:07 PM »
This album is growing on every listen.

Fall of America is best them I think.
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« Reply #20 on: June 26, 2012, 09:14:06 AM »
The opening two minutes are simply beautiful. I had many ideas of what a song called Daddy Fucking Loves You could sound like, and that opening was NOWHERE in my thoughts at all.  :lol

Yep, when I saw the name of the track, I was like  :facepalm:   But when I heard it, I was like  :eek

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« Reply #21 on: June 26, 2012, 09:49:18 AM »
OK, I just ordered the mp3 Download from Amazon. Only $6.99!
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« Reply #22 on: June 26, 2012, 10:25:07 AM »
The opening two minutes are simply beautiful. I had many ideas of what a song called Daddy Fucking Loves You could sound like, and that opening was NOWHERE in my thoughts at all.  :lol

Yep, when I saw the name of the track, I was like  :facepalm:   But when I heard it, I was like  :eek

Indeed, if I have a criticism of the album, it's that I don't see why the song is actually CALLED that. It's like edgy for no particular reason, lol. Doesn't detract from my enjoyment of the album, which right now sits only behind the new Ihsahn on my year to date list. But it is a silly title.
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« Reply #23 on: June 26, 2012, 10:48:09 AM »
The opening two minutes are simply beautiful. I had many ideas of what a song called Daddy Fucking Loves You could sound like, and that opening was NOWHERE in my thoughts at all.  :lol

Yep, when I saw the name of the track, I was like  :facepalm:   But when I heard it, I was like  :eek

Indeed, if I have a criticism of the album, it's that I don't see why the song is actually CALLED that. It's like edgy for no particular reason, lol. Doesn't detract from my enjoyment of the album, which right now sits only behind the new Ihsahn on my year to date list. But it is a silly title.

I generally have a hard time figuring out what the lyrics are supposed to mean. The band likes to brag about the deep and meaningful concept of the album in the commentary videos, but I have a hard time deciphering the lyrics.

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« Reply #24 on: June 26, 2012, 02:40:47 PM »
OK, so I took a brief Maiden break today to listen to DFLY.
Holy. Shit.
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« Reply #25 on: June 26, 2012, 03:37:43 PM »
OK, so I took a brief Maiden break today to listen to DFLY.
Holy. Shit.


Yeah, dude, the entire album is pretty fucking mind-blowing.  Definitely get it.




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« Reply #26 on: June 26, 2012, 03:56:07 PM »
Yeah, dude, the entire album is pretty fucking mind-blowing.  Definitely get it.

OK, I just ordered the mp3 Download from Amazon. Only $6.99!

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« Reply #27 on: June 26, 2012, 04:01:05 PM »
Yay, more fans.  :)
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« Reply #28 on: June 26, 2012, 06:13:27 PM »
Found this in a FB group, and of course DTF was on top of it all ready.  Purchased.

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« Reply #29 on: June 26, 2012, 08:33:59 PM »
Not really getting into the album as much as I thought I would.  The song structures kind of bored me and some of the lyrics didn't fit the best to the music.  Certainly will give it a few more spins, but overall I didn't find it that impressive.  Maybe part of it was discovering the phenomenal Beyond the Bridge a few weeks earlier and the inevitable let down from any other 2012 releases that followed.:)

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« Reply #30 on: June 27, 2012, 12:26:42 AM »
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« Reply #31 on: June 27, 2012, 01:05:37 AM »
Just finished my first listen through. Really impressive, lots of variation and direction, I love it.


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« Reply #32 on: June 27, 2012, 06:59:56 AM »
Yeah, it's a stunning album :metal
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« Reply #33 on: August 10, 2012, 03:04:23 AM »
Wow what an amazing album! Great compositions, amazing vocals and awesome musicianship!

It was a great surprise to me, since i rarely like any prog bands besides DT, but i really enjoyed this album!

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« Reply #34 on: August 10, 2012, 06:55:55 AM »
I'll have to check this out then :tup
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