Author Topic: New James LaBrie solo album on the way... (Read 1286 times)

T-ski · « **on:** September 29, 2020, 09:35:50 PM »

per the Pirates twitter...

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Started tracking a new solo album. This is not with Matt Guillory and company. That will happen but not at this point in time. This album is with another fine musician from Scotland.
I’ll reveal his identity soon enough. We’re both very psyched with the tunes. Stay tuned.

Cool Chris · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2020, 09:43:52 PM »

Huh, wonder how he will sound without Matt. The Pirate and his first mate released some solid albums together.

wolfking · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2020, 09:45:22 PM »

Paul Logue perhaps?

He did sing on Eden's Curse Trinity album, so he could be an option.

Bolsters · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2020, 09:55:59 PM »

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New James LaBrie solo album on the way...

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This is not with Matt Guillory and company.

gzarruk · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2020, 10:24:45 PM »

Really interesting to see how this will turn out.

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2020, 10:33:38 PM »

As much as I bag on JLB, his albums with Matt have been fantastic. They are auto-buys. This one I will need some samples first.

wolfking · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2020, 10:45:03 PM »

I thought an album with Matt was in the works some time ago? Unless this is an impulse COVID type project?

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2020, 10:57:48 PM »

Quote from: T-ski on September 29, 2020, 09:35:50 PM

per the Pirates twitter...

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Started tracking a new solo album. This is not with Matt Guillory and company. That will happen but not at this point in time. This album is with another fine musician from Scotland.
I’ll reveal his identity soon enough. We’re both very psyched with the tunes. Stay tuned.

The ProgPower plot thickens....

haha nah.

This should be interesting. Working with someone new always brings out different qualities in a musician. I will check this out first before buying.

Zydar · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2020, 12:16:15 AM »

Scottish musician, huh? Anyone have a guess?

Lethean · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2020, 12:27:00 AM »

Paul Logue, like wolfking said. An acoustic album, I believe.

wolfking · « **Reply #10 on:** September 30, 2020, 01:02:28 AM »

Quote from: Lethean on September 30, 2020, 12:27:00 AM

Paul Logue, like wolfking said. An acoustic album, I believe.

Yeah, he was the first one that came to mind.

Acoustic album though, bleh!

MirrorMask · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2020, 01:03:28 AM »

+1 on the "James and Matt together are a winning team that never missed a beat" bandwagon.

Having said that, if a new writer means a new style, why not? as I just said I LOVE the James / Matt team, but we know the style and we know what to expect. Something different might be cool and I'm all for James doing any kind of experiment he wants.

Fritzinger · « **Reply #12 on:** September 30, 2020, 02:53:50 AM »

I actually hope it's a mellow, quiet or acoustic album. I think James' voice sounds fantastic in quieter songs. His recent live performances of songs like Wait For Sleep were great.

wolfking · « **Reply #13 on:** September 30, 2020, 04:42:00 AM »

Knowing Eden's Curse quite well, I hope it's not some poppy AOR type acoustic shit.

DoctorAction · « **Reply #14 on:** September 30, 2020, 04:51:18 AM »

I'd be well happy with some poppy AOR shit, I expect.

So fingers crossed for that! I'd love more stripped back feels.

I've tried his last solo album a few times and it does absolutely nothing for me. That kind of melodic nu-metal with a vocal combo of generic barking is a stylistic choice I dislike very much.

krands85 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 30, 2020, 05:15:12 AM »

Logue was my first thought too. The last album Eden's Curse released was fantastic, it's a real shame they split up.

Although if this is going to be an acoustic album as someone suggested, then it doesn't hold much interest for me sadly.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #16 on:** September 30, 2020, 05:20:02 AM »

I'm always up for more JLB solo albums. Shame the one with Matt doesn't come first, but I'm happy as long as they;re together and planning to release one eventually.

nikatapi · « **Reply #17 on:** September 30, 2020, 05:23:52 AM »

Really interested to see what's this about. I'm fine with an acoustic album if the songs are good.
Mostly curious about the state of James' voice, and an acoustic album with less high notes might be more manageable for him.

wolfking · « **Reply #18 on:** September 30, 2020, 05:30:27 AM »

Quote from: krands85 on September 30, 2020, 05:15:12 AM

Logue was my first thought too. The last album Eden's Curse released was fantastic, it's a real shame they split up.

Although if this is going to be an acoustic album as someone suggested, then it doesn't hold much interest for me sadly.

I loved all their albums bar their last one. I thought it was shithouse. Had no idea they split up though.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #19 on:** September 30, 2020, 05:47:06 AM »

I'm down for some JLB solo material. Totally agree with Kade - Cardinal was absolute shyte.

TAC · « **Reply #20 on:** September 30, 2020, 05:48:35 AM »

Oh, I thought he was talking about the last JLB album.

goo-goo · « **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2020, 08:38:17 AM »

Can't remember where I saw this but James was setting up a studio in his home and mentioned an acoustic album.

Nick · « **Reply #22 on:** September 30, 2020, 08:43:41 AM »

As far as I'm concerned Matt Guillory is 5x more important to a James LaBrie solo album than James LaBrie, so while I'm excited to hear whatever this is, Matt's lack of involvement takes some wind out of my sails.

devieira73 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 30, 2020, 08:48:13 AM »

Quote from: goo-goo on September 30, 2020, 08:38:17 AM

Can't remember where I saw this but James was setting up a studio in his home and mentioned an acoustic album.

It was here:
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=55285.0

goo-goo · « **Reply #24 on:** September 30, 2020, 08:58:42 AM »

Quote from: devieira73 on September 30, 2020, 08:48:13 AM

Quote from: goo-goo on September 30, 2020, 08:38:17 AM
Can't remember where I saw this but James was setting up a studio in his home and mentioned an acoustic album.
It was here:
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=55285.0

Thanks. That's what I was looking for. So it's pretty much confirmed that the guy from Eden's Curse and JLB are recording. Pretty cool!

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #25 on:** September 30, 2020, 09:06:48 AM »

Interesting, but I'm not so keen on the idea of a completely acoustic record. But I will surely check it out, whatever it is.

ZirconBlue · « **Reply #26 on:** September 30, 2020, 09:22:57 AM »

Quote from: Nick on September 30, 2020, 08:43:41 AM

As far as I'm concerned Matt Guillory is 5x more important to a James LaBrie solo album than James LaBrie, so while I'm excited to hear whatever this is, Matt's lack of involvement takes some wind out of my sails.

I'm not sure I'd agree with the "importance" split, but I love the JLB+Matt Guillory collaborations more than any other JLB side projects, so I agree that I am less excited for this release.

kaos2900 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 30, 2020, 09:28:19 AM »

I'm excited! I love JLB in Ayreon so I'd welcome something different from his past releases. Plus, it sounds like there are plans to work with Matt again.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #28 on:** September 30, 2020, 09:29:14 AM »

Quote from: DoctorAction on September 30, 2020, 04:51:18 AM

I've tried his last solo album a few times and it does absolutely nothing for me. That kind of melodic nu-metal with a vocal combo of generic barking is a stylistic choice I dislike very much.

I think both Matt and James have said they would be doing the next album in a different style to change it up a little - so you might end up with two things you like!

SeRoX · « **Reply #29 on:** September 30, 2020, 12:43:15 PM »

This is some kind of misunderstanding. And I think James didn't express it well either.

James is going to record solo album with Matt. I've talked with Matt via Facebook. He says he is done with songwriting but says they wait the right time to produce in the studio. What James says here is not actually his solo album. This is a kind of mixed acustic and rock album by a Scotland musician with James vocals on it.

So just to be clear: James is going to release solo album with Matt again.

DoctorAction · « **Reply #30 on:** September 30, 2020, 04:03:37 PM »

Quote from: MoraWintersoul on September 30, 2020, 09:29:14 AM

Quote from: DoctorAction on September 30, 2020, 04:51:18 AM
I've tried his last solo album a few times and it does absolutely nothing for me. That kind of melodic nu-metal with a vocal combo of generic barking is a stylistic choice I dislike very much.
I think both Matt and James have said they would be doing the next album in a different style to change it up a little - so you might end up with two things you like!

That would be great. I'm a huge fan of his voice and input into DT.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #31 on:** September 30, 2020, 04:51:04 PM »

Quote from: SeRoX on September 30, 2020, 12:43:15 PM

This is some kind of misunderstanding. And I think James didn't express it well either.

James is going to record solo album with Matt. I've talked with Matt via Facebook. He says he is done with songwriting but says they wait the right time to produce in the studio. What James says here is not actually his solo album. This is a kind of mixed acustic and rock album by a Scotland musician with James vocals on it.

So just to be clear: James is going to release solo album with Matt again.

Yeah, I see it that it's because Him and Matt can't work how they want to on the solo album, so that's put on hold for the time being.

This new album sounds pretty interesting, if it is a calmer album. I like his soft vocals.

pain of occupation · « **Reply #32 on:** September 30, 2020, 08:27:16 PM »

any word if portnoy's drumming on it?

DoctorAction · « **Reply #33 on:** October 01, 2020, 01:20:53 AM »

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Author Topic: New James LaBrie solo album on the way... (Read 1286 times)