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Post by yepsure on Mar 14, 2016 22:54:27 GMT
This album is out next month. The first two songs released so far are fantastic.
I'm really excited for this album.
Anyone else a fan?
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Post by lodeus on Mar 15, 2016 1:10:57 GMT
 The first Book of Shadows is the best thing Zakk has ever done. So far, II is sounding like a worthy follow up. |
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Post by lordcatfish on Mar 15, 2016 5:29:53 GMT
The first Book of Shadows is the best thing Zakk has ever done. Yep. One of my favourite albums for sure. The first half in particular is amazing (tracks 3-5 especially, if I had to be even more specific). Zakk + acoustic guitar + piano = great music. Enjoy the new song a lot. Really looking forward to this album. Got my ticket and hotel booked for the show in London in May. I've been waiting for years for Zakk to do a show like this over here. Pride & Glory followed by Hangover Music will be the soundtrack on my journey to work this morning. |
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Post by Kimbo on Mar 15, 2016 11:47:40 GMT
No Book Of Shadows on spotify :(
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Post by lordcatfish on Mar 25, 2016 10:53:49 GMT
A third new song has been released called "Tears of December". Can't find a youtube link to the studio version but it's on Spotify and probably iTunes and the like. It's another good 'un and the solo is boss. Only two weeks to go now!
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Post by dan62 on Mar 25, 2016 15:44:04 GMT
This might be my favourite of the three so far. I can't wait fr the rest.
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Post by SicJes on Mar 25, 2016 17:32:21 GMT
Im Not too familiar with Zack's stuff after Ozzy, but at what point did he change from a pretty boy with long silky hair and his black and white, spiral guitars, into this big, gruffy mean looking guy?
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Post by yepsure on Apr 8, 2016 23:41:42 GMT
So it's out. What does everyone think?
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Post by dan62 on Apr 9, 2016 5:00:05 GMT
I've only listened once so far, so I want to spin it a few more times to fully form an opinion, but my first impression is that it's pretty good but not as good as the first. It seems like a lot of the songs on BoSII had a similar feel to each other, whereas on BoS there was a wider range of emotion. Some songs were happier/light-hearted and others were more sad/somber. That's the best way I can think to describe it. But anyway, I was working when I listened to it the first time, so i'm pretty sure I missed a good chunk of it because I was distracted. I'll be listening again tomorrow and perhaps my opinion will change.
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Post by lordcatfish on Apr 9, 2016 9:20:43 GMT
I've only listened once so far, so I want to spin it a few more times to fully form an opinion, but my first impression is that it's pretty good but not as good as the first. It seems like a lot of the songs on BoSII had a similar feel to each other, whereas on BoS there was a wider range of emotion. Some songs were happier/light-hearted and others were more sad/somber. That's the best way I can think to describe it. But anyway, I was working when I listened to it the first time, so i'm pretty sure I missed a good chunk of it because I was distracted. I'll be listening again tomorrow and perhaps my opinion will change. My thoughts as well. They're all downbeat/sombre sort of songs, nothing more upbeat (musically at least) like "What You're Look'n For" or "The Things You Do". Still a great album mind. Lead playing is fantastic. |
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Post by yepsure on Apr 9, 2016 12:58:46 GMT
I've had a few listens now, and I agree. It's not a dynamic album, it's all one mood.
It's good, but not as good as the first.
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Post by lordcatfish on Apr 10, 2016 13:16:26 GMT
My version came with three bonus tracks (I don't know if all versions do or not). Alternative versions of "Lost Prayer" and "Tears of December" (both piano based instead of acoustic, no guitar solos) and "Sleeping Dogs" with Corey Tayor doing some guest vocals (he sounds pretty good, I've got to say). Can't say any of them are truly essential listening but could be worth checking out if you're curious.
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Post by lodeus on Apr 10, 2016 17:05:12 GMT
Bought this one. No bonus tracks though. The only one of those I could find online is the one with Corey Taylor. |
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Post by dan62 on Apr 11, 2016 1:04:56 GMT
My version came with three bonus tracks (I don't know if all versions do or not). Alternative versions of "Lost Prayer" and "Tears of December" (both piano based instead of acoustic, no guitar solos) and "Sleeping Dogs" with Corey Tayor doing some guest vocals (he sounds pretty good, I've got to say). Can't say any of them are truly essential listening but could be worth checking out if you're curious. That's awesome, I didn't know there was a bonus track version. I bought it on iTunes and there was no option with bonus tracks that I could see. I'll have to track those down. |
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Post by lordcatfish on Apr 11, 2016 4:27:01 GMT
I'll look into helping anyone 'acquire' these tracks so to speak. Will have to be after work though.
Currently got the album on again and it really is good. Love the solos.
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Post by yepsure on Apr 11, 2016 6:15:40 GMT
Another observation of this album - it's much more vocal driven than guitar driven.
Most of the hooks are vocal ones, there're no real iconic guitar riffs/melodies like "Sold My Soul". It's very much a strum and sing - with some amazing lead work of course.
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Post by lodeus on Apr 11, 2016 12:52:10 GMT
I'll look into helping anyone 'acquire' these tracks so to speak. Will have to be after work though. That'd be cool |
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Post by enderwiggin on Apr 12, 2016 11:11:22 GMT
It's a great album.
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Post by lordcatfish on May 25, 2016 23:18:58 GMT
Just saw Zakk's solo show in London. Good stuff. It was BoS stuff only, so no BLS or P&G songs. New songs sounded great, pretty much all my favourites from the new album were played. The old stuff was the best though. We got the first five tracks (aka one of the best song sequences on an album ever) and "Dead as Yesterday". A big downside was a good 20-25 minutes of set time was Zakk soloing/shredding (and I thought the 8 minute solo at the BLS I saw was bad!) The novelty wore off pretty quickly. Could've played another few songs with that time. Setlist: Autumn Changes
Tears of December
Lay Me Down
Road Back Home
Sold My Soul
Yesterday's Tears
Between Heaven and Hell
Darkest Hour
Throwin' It All Away
Dead As Yesterday
Eyes of Burden
Way Beyond Empty
The King
Lost Prayer
Sleeping Dogs |
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