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MAN FUCK YOU KUJA.
The Darklord is amazing
Yes.
Only King could mis-spell a LETTER.
Yep. I think the only party in the MP/DT situation that hasn't moved on is DTF.
Given how they're going with him again, one can assume they feel he gave them the product they wanted. So, whatever you might feel about DT12, is more about DT than Chycki.
I'm still a bit mixed based on what we've got so far. DT12 was one of DT's lesser sounding albums even on HDTracks, LALP was ok, but the Christmas release was solid, and BTFW sounded really good. And DT have said they were aware of the feedback from DT12 and wanted a different sound this time.So I guess I'll let DT13 be the decider!
Quote from: BlobVanDam on August 19, 2015, 10:12:20 PMI'm still a bit mixed based on what we've got so far. DT12 was one of DT's lesser sounding albums even on HDTracks, LALP was ok, but the Christmas release was solid, and BTFW sounded really good. And DT have said they were aware of the feedback from DT12 and wanted a different sound this time.So I guess I'll let DT13 be the decider!ADTOE was mixed by Andy Wallace. And I don't think Chycki mastered it either. What do you mean by lesser sounding albums as far as ADTOE? My gripe on this album are two things, mainly sonic issues:-The drums sound very buried. Didn't MM record this on his home studio? -JP's guitar sounds like there was a bedsheet over the amps...the songs kick ass live but the guitar in the studio versions sounds thin and whimpy
Quote from: goo-goo on August 20, 2015, 08:06:44 AMQuote from: BlobVanDam on August 19, 2015, 10:12:20 PMI'm still a bit mixed based on what we've got so far. DT12 was one of DT's lesser sounding albums even on HDTracks, LALP was ok, but the Christmas release was solid, and BTFW sounded really good. And DT have said they were aware of the feedback from DT12 and wanted a different sound this time.So I guess I'll let DT13 be the decider!ADTOE was mixed by Andy Wallace. And I don't think Chycki mastered it either. What do you mean by lesser sounding albums as far as ADTOE? My gripe on this album are two things, mainly sonic issues:-The drums sound very buried. Didn't MM record this on his home studio? -JP's guitar sounds like there was a bedsheet over the amps...the songs kick ass live but the guitar in the studio versions sounds thin and whimpyI didn't mention ADTOE since Chycki wasn't involved, but I'd consider that DT's worst sounding album sonically since WDADU, basically for the same reasons as you. The drums sound raw and have no punch, the guitars are overwhelming and muddy, and the whole mix is just generally off.
Less of an asset vs. Kevin Shirley/Oberkircher, more of one than Paul Northfield.
Don't try to BS her about Kevin Moore facts, she will obscure quote you in the face.
Now thinking about it, I'm actually kinda surprised DT hasn't revisited Kevin Shirley since MP has been gone. It seemed like KS and MP were the ones to at times but heads a little, so with MP not in DT anymore it would probably be more feasible to see KS behind the board again. Every instrument just sounded so good with KS...
Here is about the only place I know where Shirley is highly regarded........he seems to be considered the kiss of death these days in AOR/hard rock circles when it comes to the sound of an album. I have no strong opinion on him but that's the impression I get from others.
Quote from: bl5150 on August 20, 2015, 09:51:51 AMHere is about the only place I know where Shirley is highly regarded........he seems to be considered the kiss of death these days in AOR/hard rock circles when it comes to the sound of an album. I have no strong opinion on him but that's the impression I get from others.First I've heard of this. Given the low standard on modern hard rock / AOR albums, I can't possibly see how Shirley could have a bad reputation, given that all albums I've heard from him have sounded quite good.
I would love to hear a DT album mixed by whomever mixes Neal Morse's albums....if it's Neal or whoever. I think all his albums sound very good and don't highlight one particular instrument yet they don't overlook any either...none are lost to the listener and everything compliments each other.
Quote from: gmillerdrake on August 20, 2015, 09:37:48 AMI would love to hear a DT album mixed by whomever mixes Neal Morse's albums....if it's Neal or whoever. I think all his albums sound very good and don't highlight one particular instrument yet they don't overlook any either...none are lost to the listener and everything compliments each other.Rich Mouser has great sounding mixes. Would love for The Mouse to mix some DT stuff.Jens Borgren did the latest Symphony X (Iconoclast and Paradise Lost), he has mixed some Opeth, he did the last two JLB albums which sound amazing, and he also did Haken's The Mountain which sounds very good as well. Would love either of those two to mix a DT album.
Quote from: goo-goo on August 20, 2015, 10:20:17 AMQuote from: gmillerdrake on August 20, 2015, 09:37:48 AMI would love to hear a DT album mixed by whomever mixes Neal Morse's albums....if it's Neal or whoever. I think all his albums sound very good and don't highlight one particular instrument yet they don't overlook any either...none are lost to the listener and everything compliments each other.Rich Mouser has great sounding mixes. Would love for The Mouse to mix some DT stuff.Jens Borgren did the latest Symphony X (Iconoclast and Paradise Lost), he has mixed some Opeth, he did the last two JLB albums which sound amazing, and he also did Haken's The Mountain which sounds very good as well. Would love either of those two to mix a DT album.+1 for Jens. The new Symphony X in particular sounds great to my ears.