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Post by jorn on Mar 2, 2023 14:47:23 GMT
Charlie Griffiths - Tiktaalika
Solo project from the guitarist of Haken. This album impressed me a lot. And easily could be considered one of the best metal albums of 2022. This sounds like a mix between Death, contemporary progressive metal, a bit of classical thrash metal. It is a very melodic album. Despite the obvious nods to the classical era of metal, it has a very fresh sound. Highly recommended to anyone. A good read on the album: www.angrymetalguy.com/charlie-griffiths-tiktaalika-review/
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Post by jorn on Mar 9, 2023 9:36:49 GMT
Haken - Fauna
Very good album by one of the best bands of the last decade.
Ross Jennings is a super talented vocalist. Perfect fit for Haken.
It's Haken so you have to expect some surprising parts and they definately delivered!
My favourite songs are; Sempiternal Beings, Islands in the Clouds, Elephans Never Forget.
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Post by Prometheus426 on Apr 4, 2023 13:37:32 GMT
NWA - Greatest Hits, bringing back the memories.  |
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Post by jorn on Apr 5, 2023 11:53:55 GMT
Metallica - Kill'em All
Great debut, isn't it? But some songs are weak in todays standards. Or to better put it, these songs might be heavily criticisized if the band would have released them today. Is it because the songs themselves are really that bad? or is it because we have been exposed to so many great songs - both from Metallica and from other bands) and to many interesting stuff from countless sub genres, these feel weak? Who cares, though... they have started it. Released this in the very right moment almost before everyone else.
Rightfully earned the title 'trailblazers'.
Metallica - Ride the Lightning
The first of the perfect albums series by Metallica. I wouldn't change anything. There are many strokes of geniuses placed inside. I also like the sound of this album.
Metallica - Master of Puppets
is it the best album by them? Most likely. Everything is perfect here.
Metallica - And Justice for All
My favourite Metallica album. Despite the production criticism, everything else is perfect for me. I love the tones, the vocals, the ferocity, the riffs, the intricate rhythm section and everything else in between.
Metallica - Hardwired to Self Destruct
I have a soft spot for this album. I think they managed to better every flaw DM had with this album. I also like the diversity here. Favourite songs are; Dream No More, Spit out the bone, Halo on Fire, Manunkind and Hardwired.
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Post by ford71V8 on Apr 6, 2023 8:39:15 GMT
Kiss - Music from The Elder
Always critised and not really the best idea for their career but I love it, always have, and glad it exists.
The Oath is great as are many others on here that nobody gives time to.
SOAD - Toxicity
Great up loud, I really love drumming on many of these songs, particularly the title track. Pogo pogo pogo pogo!
Motorhead - Aftershock
One of the later albums maybe 10 years old now? Took a few listens to appreciate this one. Kept on going back to Lost Woman Blues, little different to your typical Motorhead sound.
The Walker Brothers Story
A double vinyl I picked up awhile back. Has the big hit "The Sun and gonna shine anymore", a good 60s compilation but doesnt quite hit like Scott Walkers solo stuff I have.
Sympathy Orchestra - debut
Cant recall the name now, ( its still in the car and im not going to check )
Local longtermers play bluesy and intricate instrumentals. We've seen them couple of times now and inquired about any recordings...they have 3 albums, last one only with current lineup. Seems they had keyboardist early on but it all still works sweet.
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Post by jorn on Apr 6, 2023 8:59:27 GMT
Kiss - Music from The ElderAlways critised and not really the best idea for their career but I love it, always have, and glad it exists. The Oath is great as are many others on here that nobody gives time to. SOAD - ToxicityGreat up loud, I really love drumming on many of these songs, particularly the title track. Pogo pogo pogo pogo! Motorhead - AftershockOne of the later albums maybe 10 years old now? Took a few listens to appreciate this one. Kept on going back to Lost Woman Blues, little different to your typical Motorhead sound.
The Walker Brothers StoryA double vinyl I picked up awhile back. Has the big hit "The Sun and gonna shine anymore", a good 60s compilation but doesnt quite hit like Scott Walkers solo stuff I have. Sympathy Orchestra - debutCant recall the name now, ( its still in the car and im not going to check ) Local longtermers play bluesy and intricate instrumentals. We've seen them couple of times now and inquired about any recordings...they have 3 albums, last one only with current lineup. Seems they had keyboardist early on but it all still works sweet. Toxicity is one of the most creative and powerful albums them metal world has ever seen. They hit the media and metal world really hard with that album. They were like the next big thing in the metal world. |
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Post by jorn on Apr 7, 2023 8:16:15 GMT
Metallica - S&M 2
This feels more laid back than the first one. I like some of the ideas and songs. Iron Foundry is a favourite of mine so when I saw this being played I got really excited. It is also a piece I learned from our good old forums.
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Post by jorn on Apr 10, 2023 12:29:20 GMT
Metallica - St. Anger
Aside from the production weakness and flaws, this one features some interesting stuff.
First off, it needs proper editing. Many of the songs are too long. The copy paste feel is unmistaken.
Some unconventional solo-ing / effects could have been added. Kirk could have done much better if he was given the green light.
It's a good album in terms of the releasing the energy and tension they had at the moment. It's a therapy album. They were able to afford it so they did.
I never liked the riffs for the title song but interestingly, it's a (or at least could be ) a good song using some riffs that I don't like much.
Despite the huge crticism, St.Anger has a lot of interesting ideas that were never used before or after that period.
It also probably features Lars' most creative, and perhaps aggressive, drumming.
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Post by Prometheus426 on Apr 10, 2023 15:39:52 GMT
Kiss - Music from The ElderAlways critised and not really the best idea for their career but I love it, always have, and glad it exists. The Oath is great as are many others on here that nobody gives time to. SOAD - ToxicityGreat up loud, I really love drumming on many of these songs, particularly the title track. Pogo pogo pogo pogo! Motorhead - AftershockOne of the later albums maybe 10 years old now? Took a few listens to appreciate this one. Kept on going back to Lost Woman Blues, little different to your typical Motorhead sound.
The Walker Brothers StoryA double vinyl I picked up awhile back. Has the big hit "The Sun and gonna shine anymore", a good 60s compilation but doesnt quite hit like Scott Walkers solo stuff I have. Sympathy Orchestra - debutCant recall the name now, ( its still in the car and im not going to check ) Local longtermers play bluesy and intricate instrumentals. We've seen them couple of times now and inquired about any recordings...they have 3 albums, last one only with current lineup. Seems they had keyboardist early on but it all still works sweet. Toxicity is one of the most creative and powerful albums them metal world has ever seen. They hit the media and metal world really hard with that album. They were like the next big thing in the metal world. SOAD have done some great stuff, i really like the Mezmerize and Hypnotize albums. |
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Post by ford71V8 on Apr 11, 2023 4:29:24 GMT
Toxicity is one of the most creative and powerful albums them metal world has ever seen. They hit the media and metal world really hard with that album. They were like the next big thing in the metal world. SOAD have done some great stuff, i really like the Mezmerize and Hypnotize albums. Those 2 took me a bit longer to get into but really like them now |
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Post by Awake on Apr 11, 2023 8:19:51 GMT
David Bowie - Legacy
Prince - The very best of
They went too soon ... I wish they could have written more hits.
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Post by ford71V8 on Apr 11, 2023 9:26:50 GMT
David Bowie - Legacy Prince - The very best of They went too soon ... I wish they could have written more hits. David Bowie was still writing great things til the end. One of my favourites of his is his last one. |
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Post by jorn on Apr 11, 2023 13:51:18 GMT
Kirk Hammett - Portals
Great work. Not mindblowing but definately great work and I love his artistic goals in this. Cinematic, almost soundtrack-esque rock music! Love it. I have always loved that kind of stuff.
I hope he will expand on this in future.
Maiden and the Monster is the best song for me. But all of them feature many intertesting details.
I just wished that his creativity would be on the same levels with the new Metallica albums or at least he was allowed to be so.
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Post by ford71V8 on Apr 12, 2023 3:15:36 GMT
Kirk Hammett - Portals Great work. Not mindblowing but definately great work and I love his artistic goals in this. Cinematic, almost soundtrack-esque rock music! Love it. I have always loved that kind of stuff. I hope he will expand on this in future. Maiden and the Monster is the best song for me. But all of them feature many intertesting details. I just wished that his creativity would be on the same levels with the new Metallica albums or at least he was allowed to be so. I played that EP again just the other day, got me thinking whether he will do another, or will time be an issue with the touring cycle about to begin. I stayed on the soundtrack theme afterwards and spun Death Wish II. Its dated siund but that little piece called Prelude I love. |
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Post by SicJes on Apr 12, 2023 3:30:34 GMT
In one of those interviews that came out the past few days Kirk was taking about portals and how the guys support him for putting out a full album in the soon to be future.
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Post by SicJes on Apr 12, 2023 3:40:03 GMT
Kirk Hammett - Portals Great work. Not mindblowing but definately great work and I love his artistic goals in this. Cinematic, almost soundtrack-esque rock music! Love it. I have always loved that kind of stuff. I hope he will expand on this in future. Maiden and the Monster is the best song for me. But all of them feature many intertesting details. I just wished that his creativity would be on the same levels with the new Metallica albums or at least he was allowed to be so. I played that EP again just the other day, got me thinking whether he will do another, or will time be an issue with the touring cycle about to begin. I stayed on the soundtrack theme afterwards and spun Death Wish II. Its dated siund but that little piece called Prelude I love. Here, read this.  |
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Post by jorn on Apr 12, 2023 6:27:28 GMT
Kirk Hammett - Portals Great work. Not mindblowing but definately great work and I love his artistic goals in this. Cinematic, almost soundtrack-esque rock music! Love it. I have always loved that kind of stuff. I hope he will expand on this in future. Maiden and the Monster is the best song for me. But all of them feature many intertesting details. I just wished that his creativity would be on the same levels with the new Metallica albums or at least he was allowed to be so. I played that EP again just the other day, got me thinking whether he will do another, or will time be an issue with the touring cycle about to begin. I stayed on the soundtrack theme afterwards and spun Death Wish II. Its dated siund but that little piece called Prelude I love. well he's not really prolific and probably you're right, it will be an issue. But I also know that he has more stuff written for an entire album. If I remember correctly, he mentioned this in one of the recent interviews. edit: Sicjes already posted it! |
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Post by ford71V8 on Apr 12, 2023 7:19:49 GMT
Cheers fellas, good to hear isnt it.
Will see what comes.
Maybe downtime on tour without the alcohol will allow him to keep some momentum on solo output
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Post by ford71V8 on Jun 30, 2024 7:21:40 GMT
Slash - ORGY OF THE DAMMED was a pretty good listen. Id listened tona couple of tracks as they were put up on YT so I knew a bit of who was featured.
On a bit of a Beth Hart kick at the moment so Stormy Monday was a cool bonus for me right now.
Shame there wasnt more Steven Tyler on harmonica, good stuff.
Also been playing the Joe Bonamassa album with Beth Hart. Great cover of Strange Fruit and they do Nutbush City Limits which no one should do coz Tina cant be beat, but I think she did it justice.
Been in shed all day so also played the new Hard Ons album a few times 🤟🤟
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Post by Prometheus426 on Jul 6, 2024 16:00:04 GMT
Prong - Rude Awakening
Always enjoyed Cleansing by this band but this is a really cool album with some stand out tracks.
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