Author Topic: The Official Vanden Plas Thread (Read 30461 times)

wolfking · « **Reply #175 on:** November 06, 2015, 03:42:37 PM »

Quote from: gazinwales on November 06, 2015, 03:41:02 PM

Yup they have it in stock.
Not getting a local release either, so you won't find it at at JB.

Looks like it's back to Amazon for me. How did you find out it's not getting a local release. I've always been curious to know that sort of stuff? I'm guessing that's the same with Freefall.

Great to hear such positive reviews anyway.

gazinwales · « **Reply #176 on:** November 06, 2015, 03:49:24 PM »

The purchasing guy at Utopia, Mick he checked a couple weeks back and told me it wasn't getting a local release.
So he ordered it for me from their European supplier.

Check your PM.

wolfking · « **Reply #177 on:** November 06, 2015, 04:06:40 PM »

Utopia seems like the best place in the world. Probably gonna go for a Sydney trip in winter next year and this will be my first stop.

TAC · « **Reply #178 on:** November 06, 2015, 04:24:39 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on November 06, 2015, 04:06:40 PM

Utopia seems like the best place in the world.

Well it is Utopia!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #179 on:** November 06, 2015, 05:26:01 PM »

Nick · « **Reply #180 on:** November 06, 2015, 10:22:50 PM »

Only got to listen to this once today, but like many I'm loving it on first listen. Hoping that continues to be the case.

Evermind · « **Reply #181 on:** November 07, 2015, 08:34:33 AM »

So, folks, out of curiosity, what are your three early favourites from the album?

Mine - though not so early as I had a month to digest the album - are:

1. In My Universe
2. Where Have the Children Gone
3. Blood of Eden

jingle.boy · « **Reply #182 on:** November 07, 2015, 12:42:08 PM »

Since it contains the reprise of my favorite riff from the first album, Vision 13 - Stone Roses Edge, is my fave at the moment. Followed by Vision 14 - Blood of Eden, and Vision 15 - Monster. That's a helluva three song run. Vision 11 is a fantastic opener too. Grabs ya by the short and curlies right away, and doesn't let go.

Two listens in, and I'm going to have to restrain myself. Quite certain this will be my AOTY.

Evermind · « **Reply #183 on:** November 07, 2015, 01:01:56 PM »

Monster has the most awesome reprise, but I think the rest of the song isn't that amazing. I like how it starts though, with this heavy riff and amazing delivery by Andy.

And yeah, Vision 11 rocks and still my favourite from the album. I wasn't sure what to expect - to be honest, I was afraid this album will be nowhere near as good as Part I - then I've heard the first track and I was just blown away and convinced this is awesome.

David Gilmour is still my AOTY, but this one may well be #2 instead of The Gentle Storm.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #184 on:** November 07, 2015, 01:06:49 PM »

I'm only getting into my first listen right now, but it sounds great so far. And you're right Evermind, about Vision 11even- what an opener!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #185 on:** November 07, 2015, 01:08:57 PM »

Quote from: Evermind on November 07, 2015, 01:01:56 PM

David Gilmour is still my AOTY, but this one may well be #2 instead of The Gentle Storm.

I thought Death Is Just A Feeling was your AOTY?

Evermind · « **Reply #186 on:** November 07, 2015, 01:15:13 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on November 07, 2015, 01:08:57 PM

Quote from: Evermind on November 07, 2015, 01:01:56 PM
David Gilmour is still my AOTY, but this one may well be #2 instead of The Gentle Storm.

I thought Death Is Just A Feeling was your AOTY?

Nah, it was The Gentle Storm one for a long time. DIJAF got close to topping it, but then David Gilmour released his new album, then this new Vanden Plas got in... DIJAF is only #4 now. It's just an incredible year of music, so many brilliant releases.

bl5150 · « **Reply #187 on:** November 07, 2015, 02:38:29 PM »

I agree with you guys - 11,13,14,15 are stellar.........the rest is very good.

wolfking · « **Reply #188 on:** November 08, 2015, 02:58:58 AM »

Good to see all the positive comments on this album. We knew the band wouldn't disappoint. Will be ordering my copy tomorrow.

Scorpion · « **Reply #189 on:** November 09, 2015, 02:21:41 AM »

I think I might prefer Path II to Path I. In My Universe, Blood of Eden and The Last Fight are standouts for me and probably better than anything on Path I.

Evermind · « **Reply #190 on:** November 09, 2015, 09:56:06 AM »

Quote from: Scorpion on November 09, 2015, 02:21:41 AM

I think I might prefer Path II to Path I. In My Universe, Blood of Eden and The Last Fight are standouts for me and probably better than anything on Path I.

I agree on the first point and on In My Universe, this one is the best song from both albums for me. The Last Fight, well, I wish this tune had better chorus. It seriously drags the song down for me. Blood of Eden is indeed awesome, but I think I like Misery Affection, Soul Alliance, Inside (now that's a flawless three-song run) from the Part I, and Where Have the Children Gone from Pt II better.

wolfking · « **Reply #191 on:** November 18, 2015, 09:51:13 PM »

Just following on from the Beyond Daylight thread, I've found a new found love for it too. I never fully discovered it but over the last few months I've been spinning it again and it fantastic. Phoenix has become one of my fav songs from them, that solo! Probably my fav of the old stuff.

TAC · « **Reply #192 on:** November 21, 2015, 01:14:03 PM »

Just gave the new VP a spin on Spotify. I sat through the whole thing in its entirety. While the first half is outstanding, the thing loses some serious steam half way through. Not sure what happened. It was like listening to two different albums.

wolfking · « **Reply #193 on:** November 22, 2015, 03:28:22 AM »

Finally got my copy. Listening now.

Evermind · « **Reply #194 on:** November 22, 2015, 03:31:28 AM »

Quote from: TAC on November 21, 2015, 01:14:03 PM

Just gave the new VP a spin on Spotify. I sat through the whole thing in its entirety. While the first half is outstanding, the thing loses some serious steam half way through. Not sure what happened. It was like listening to two different albums.

Can't disagree more with this. Second half is awesome.

Speaking of that, first half is awesome too.

mike099 · « **Reply #195 on:** September 21, 2016, 07:14:40 PM »

Sorry for resurrecting this old thread, but damn I love this band. Just discovered them 2 weeks ago. I bought the debut, Christ 0 , The God Thing and Seraphic Clockwork. I have listened to both Netherworld parts 1 and 2, but have not yet purchased. I am having a hard time getting into these two and do not know why.

Songs I love are:

Judas, Fireroses Dance, January Sun, When the Wind Blows, Rainmaker, You Fly , Frequency, On my way to Jerusalem, Phoenix and Nightwalker

I would love for DT's next release to be as heavy as Christ 0

goo-goo · « **Reply #196 on:** September 21, 2016, 07:22:55 PM »

Big Vanden Plas fan here. Get Beyond Daylight...Spirit of Live is a kickass album and always gets me pumped!

wolfking · « **Reply #197 on:** September 21, 2016, 09:38:10 PM »

Quote from: mike099 on September 21, 2016, 07:14:40 PM

Sorry for resurrecting this old thread, but damn I love this band. Just discovered them 2 weeks ago. I bought the debut, Christ 0 , The God Thing and Seraphic Clockwork. I have listened to both Netherworld parts 1 and 2, but have not yet purchased. I am having a hard time getting into these two and do not know why.

Songs I love are:

Judas, Fireroses Dance, January Sun, When the Wind Blows, Rainmaker, You Fly , Frequency, On my way to Jerusalem, Phoenix and Nightwalker

I would love for DT's next release to be as heavy as Christ 0

Don't apologise bro, that's what we come here for.

Yeah I found it quite difficult to get into the Netherworld albums too, took a lot more listens than most their other stuff. Get Beyond Daylight next.

krands85 · « **Reply #198 on:** September 22, 2016, 03:43:33 AM »

Awesome band, really underrated. Wish they would visit the UK

I love the Netherworld albums, definitely among some of my favourite stuff by VP.

wolfking · « **Reply #199 on:** September 22, 2016, 05:28:16 AM »

Now some time has passed, which Netherworld does everyone like btter.

For me, Part One wins and it's no contest really. Part 2 is good, but just can't match the beauty and plain awesomness and epicness of Part One.

Zydar · « **Reply #200 on:** September 22, 2016, 05:38:26 AM »

I've been meaning to check this band out. I guess 'Christ 0' is a good place to start.

wolfking · « **Reply #201 on:** September 22, 2016, 05:45:14 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on September 22, 2016, 05:38:26 AM

I've been meaning to check this band out. I guess 'Christ 0' is a good place to start.

Yes it is, but really you can't go wrong with any of their albums.

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #202 on:** September 22, 2016, 05:49:25 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on September 22, 2016, 05:38:26 AM

I've been meaning to check this band out. I guess 'Christ 0' is a good place to start.

That's where I started, and it's still my favorite album of theirs. Wish You Were Here, Silently are great songs. January Sun is probably a perfect song.

Big Hath · « **Reply #203 on:** September 22, 2016, 09:21:29 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on September 22, 2016, 05:28:16 AM

Now some time has passed, which Netherworld does everyone like btter.

For me, Part One wins and it's no contest really. Part 2 is good, but just can't match the beauty and plain awesomness and epicness of Part One.

ditto

I listened to them back to back recently and Part 1 was the clear winner

Evermind · « **Reply #204 on:** September 22, 2016, 09:36:40 AM »

Perhaps not a clear winner for me, but I prefer Part 1 too. The three-songs run in the end is ridiculously great.

mike099 · « **Reply #205 on:** September 22, 2016, 11:29:30 AM »

I just downloaded the debut last night and it is hard to believe that this is the first cd for this band. Progressive monster musically and the cover art rocks.

Scorpion · « **Reply #206 on:** September 22, 2016, 12:23:02 PM »

I prefer Part II, but it's close. Both albums are ridiculously consistent throughout, but nothing on Part I is quite as good as In My Universe or Blood of Eden, which is why I prefer Part II by a hair.

wolfking · « **Reply #207 on:** September 22, 2016, 02:39:15 PM »

Quote from: mike099 on September 22, 2016, 11:29:30 AM

I just downloaded the debut last night and it is hard to believe that this is the first cd for this band. Progressive monster musically and the cover art rocks.

The debut is amazing.

goo-goo · « **Reply #208 on:** August 16, 2018, 06:29:17 AM »

Been listening to their whole discography this week. Love these guys!

I believe their new album is going to be released early 2019. Very psyched for that!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #209 on:** August 16, 2018, 07:26:16 AM »

Quote from: goo-goo on August 16, 2018, 06:29:17 AM

Been listening to their whole discography this week. Love these guys!

I believe their new album is going to be released early 2019. Very psyched for that!

Source? Is it Netherworld III?

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Author Topic: The Official Vanden Plas Thread (Read 30461 times)