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[maddox]

A real Glenn Tipton classic

You know, a trillion years ago (meaning: eighties, a bit in the nineties) there were three great guitar-tandems around.

1: Adrian Smith and Dave Murray of Iron Maiden
2: Jeff Haneman and Kerry King of Slayer and...
3: K.K. Downing and the aforementioned Glenn Tipton.

Every release that consisted of two guitarist would be compared with any of these three tandems.
There was no other way. That shows how much influence these guys had in the 'old days'.

NP> Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident

Edit: Welcome to page 600, gents.

A new milestone in the history of milestones. 

[Iggy]

Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon on the way to work
NP The Decemberists - The Hazards of Love

[Bupie]

I agree with you about Nostradamus because it is in no way a true Priest album. You call it prog, well I wouldn't go that far but they've indeed stepped away from the real Priest sound that they've made in the old days and in that way they did evolve.

You mean Nostradamus is prog in the vein of Maiden's Seventh Son ... ?

Best albums 'till date are State of Euphoria, Persistence of Time (with the brilliant cover of Joe Jackson's Got The Time) and Sound Of White Noise (with John Bush).

May I object that I prefer the original by far ?

NP Joe Jackson - Look Sharp !   

[funkster]

You know, a trillion years ago (meaning: eighties, a bit in the nineties) there were three great guitar-tandems around.

1: Adrian Smith and Dave Murray of Iron Maiden
2: Jeff Haneman and Kerry King of Slayer and...
3: K.K. Downing and the aforementioned Glenn Tipton.

Every release that consisted of two guitarist would be compared with any of these three tandems.
There was no other way. That shows how much influence these guys had in the 'old days'.

May i add
4. Hetfield and Hammet
Edit: Welcome to page 600, gents.

A new milestone in the history of milestones. 

[Teunis]

Toto - Kingdom of Desire
Arena - Immortal?

[maddox]

May i add
4. Hetfield and Hammet

Absolutely not because what I meant were two lead guitarists and let's face it: James is a rhythm guitarist.
Nothing more, nothing less. 

NP> Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident : The Blind House [5:48]

[Iggy]

Absolutely not

NP Porcupine Tree - Signify

[johninblack]

NP Joe Jackson - Look Sharp !   

Ah! I played that at work last week, it's still a fine album after 30 or so years.


NP Joe Jackson - Look Sharp!


Good Idea Bupie

[Nicky007]

You know, a trillion years ago (meaning: eighties, a bit in the nineties) there were three great guitar-tandems around.

Right, Mad, with the addition that Priest together with Zep were the pioneers of heavy metal in the 70's (some say also Sabbath, but they were never up in the same class), and that Glenn and K.K. are classes above Adrian and Dave. Maiden has always been a lesser Priest-clone, altho more popular than Priest; but that's the way it always goes: Quality is for the few !

Yeah, James is a rhythm guitarist, but also more than that: He's the genius of Metallica, and a totally unique and mysterious songwriter  

You mean Nostradamus is prog in the vein of Maiden's Seventh Son ... ?

You Frenchies have a way of talk talk talk talk ..... instead of doin - like a French film is two hours of gabbering, and then suddenly during the last ten minutes the director remembers that there should be some action too, and then the ladies are duly screwed and the guys shot (not the other way round, cause that would be more like a Tobe Hooper film)  

So, Bupie, if ya get yer hands on Nostradamus, you might find out what it's like: A unique, incomparable masterpiece  

Comparing it to an Iron Maiden album is like comparing Toto with Pet Shop Boys  

The only sensible comparison of Nostra is with the prior Priest albums. Get into them, and you can see some of the ideas evolving. That's been a wonderful experience for me  

Nicky.

[Peter]

Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls #03] Welcome to Mercy Falls

Wow. Read the dprp review and amazon'd it right away

These guys are really "refreshing", metal-wise, I'd say. I really like the vocals - which is a killer attribute for me any time! And they're absolutely brilliant music-wise. The keyboarder nonetheless, although he seems to use a certain sound scheme for "melody" playing, which could use a little revamping -imho- to fit the greatness of the album

[maddox]

Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls #03] Welcome to Mercy Falls

Wow. Read the dprp review and amazon'd it right away

These guys are really "refreshing", metal-wise, I'd say. I really like the vocals - which is a killer attribute for me any time! And they're absolutely brilliant music-wise. The keyboarder nonetheless, although he seems to use a certain sound scheme for "melody" playing, which could use a little revamping -imho- to fit the greatness of the album

<--- for peter.

And the fact that he's finally discovered 'real' music. 

Little joke from my side.

[Peter]

A little use of the search function made me realize once more, that I'm too slow: the usual suspects (i.e. maddy, Nicky, PH and so... ) already have this album

[Peter]

<--- for peter.

And the fact that he's finally discovered 'real' music. 

Little joke from my side.

Hehe

Actually, I've been really into prog metal stuff ever since I started listening to Ayreon, but few bands please my -dainty- ear. Most put me off due to the vocals. Many singers can actually sing, but haven't got a good voice, some distinctively misuse their voice or adjust their singing to sound more theatralic or whatever. I hate that. But that's my personal taste thingie Tommy really stands out in that area. Clear, broad range, "easy", nice to the ear, I just like it.

Oh, I forgot: one of the clear pluses of this album: the production is great, obviously not done in the "loudness race". Love audiophile

[maddox]

A little use of the search function made me realize once more, that I'm too slow: the usual suspects (i.e. maddy, Nicky, PH and so... ) already have this album

We forgive you. 

But...while you're at it you might as well want to check the other two albums out as well.
Both Become (with a different singer) and Waiting On The Wings are great albums to say the least.
Though Mercy Falls is a league of it's own. 

NP> Änglagård ~ Epilog : Sista somrar [13:10]

[Iggy]

We forgive you. 

But...while you're at it you might as well want to check the other two albums out as well.
Both Become (with a different singer) and Waiting On The Wings are great albums to say the least.
Though Mercy Falls is a league of it's own. 

Yep Mercy Falls is a great CD.

NP IQ - Frequency this is definitely a grower. Still miss Martin Orford not least for his vocals.

[funkster]

Judas Priest - Painkiller 

[The Butterfly Man]

NP: Iron Maiden - Brave New World

Tom

[Bupie]

You Frenchies have a way of talk talk talk talk ..... instead of doin - like a French film is two hours of gabbering, and then suddenly during the last ten minutes the director remembers that there should be some action too, and then the ladies are duly screwed and the guys shot (not the other way round, cause that would be more like a Tobe Hooper film)  

Wicky Nicky ! So many clichés in one sentence ... but I still find it amusing.

The only sensible comparison of Nostra is with the prior Priest albums. Get into them, and you can see some of the ideas evolving. That's been a wonderful experience for me  

Coming from the man that pretended not to be interested in classic metal a few months ago, that is an unexpected advice   I really have trouble with high-pitched, screaming type voices. That's what prevents me from enjoying such huge bands as Led Zep or Deep Purple. I also get often tired of a Fates Warning album before the end for the same reason. I couldn't enter into Helloween because of that.

So it's the same big problem for me when it comes to Judas Priest. But I'll try as I often do.
NP Arena - Contagion 

A real masterpiece and a singer that perfectly fits my taste

[Manatee]

NP: Frost* - Milliontown

I've mostly been listening to music in my car lately, so it's been a steady diet of Phideaux with a smattering of Porcupine Tree and Yes.  Could be time to rotate in a new set of CDs. 

[Nicky007]

A little use of the search function made me realize once more, that I'm too slow: the usual suspects (i.e. maddy, Nicky, PH and so... ) already have this album

Yup, Cap, noone ever accused you of bein the most progressive of Roomies  

- but you steer the ship real well  

How about some Opeth now ?  Just about your entire crew is hot on Opeth. Try Watershed - real great and varied album - ainit so, guys ?  

- with a tiny bit'o g*

Wicky Nicky ! So many clichés in one sentence ... but I still find it amusing.

Glad you do, Bups  

I was a tiny bit afraid that you'd be offended  

... highly progressive metal ...

- only corrected you a bit, Bups

I really have trouble with high-pitched, screaming type voices.

So what does yer fiancée sound like when .....  

You'l be surprised at how nicely Rob's voice has matured  

NP Arena - Contagion  

A real masterpiece and a singer that perfectly fits my taste

Here we agree fully, Bupsie  

Nicky.

[Teunis]

Asia - Arena

[Peter]

just sped through the new Transatlantic album... yawn... ELO? Parsons? Sounds familiar somehow... me lacks appreciation for the musical mastership?

skip.

[Teunis]

just sped through the new Transatlantic album... yawn... ELO? Parsons? Sounds familiar somehow... me lacks appreciation for the musical mastership?

skip.

Not my cup of coffee either  .

Antimatter - Leaving Eden 

[Draco chimera]

Contagion, Contagious and Contagium. It's been a while I didn't listen to the whole thing. It's still so fantastic, Ascension especially resonnates in my mind. Next on the list : Radiance.

[funkster]

Judas Priest - Nostradamus 

I will give have a better opinon after a few listens but so far it is very promising

That ok Nicky