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by fix
Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: The Random Alter Bridge Thread
Replies: 1900
Views: 345581

Re: The Random Alter Bridge Thread

I would say the size of audience is pretty similar these days indeed. But it's not the same audience haha.
by fix
Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:32 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: The Random Alter Bridge Thread
Replies: 1900
Views: 345581

Re: The Random Alter Bridge Thread

https://youtu.be/7GySa5hrHpU Just watched this because I wanted to watch some live Alter Bridge while waiting for the upcoming tour. Man, they sounded off at this show. Quite a few noticeable vocal and guitar mistakes throughout by Myles and Mark, and even one flub by Brian (the bass run in the bri...
by fix
Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:17 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)
Replies: 2158
Views: 189802

Re: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)

People on TABN are praising Elvis’s production. If that isn’t a sign of the apocalypse I don’t know what is :lol It’s still relative to the previous albums haha, but yes. I feel like how they recorded and produced (less layering) this album is much better suited to the production style the band wan...
by fix
Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:10 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings – post release reactions & user reviews
Replies: 96
Views: 15173

Re: Pawns & Kings – post release reactions & user reviews

It’s gonna be first impressions, not lifetime reviews or anything haha. It’s just about sharing that initial excitement (or disappointment) I think.
by fix
Sat Oct 15, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)
Replies: 2158
Views: 189802

Re: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)

Also a 7/8 part in Tom Sawyer indeed, good find!

I also noticed this record sounded better on vinyl than previous releases.
by fix
Sat Oct 15, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings – post release reactions & user reviews
Replies: 96
Views: 15173

Re: Pawns & Kings – post release reactions & user reviews

This is AB’s strongest album since Fortress (which is their best album IMO). The standout tracks to me are This is War, Fable, Last Man Standing and Pawns & Kings. All of these I’d rate at 10/10. The next tranche I’d rate between 7.5 and 9/10 - Silver Tongue, Dead Amongst the Living, Sin after ...
by fix
Sat Oct 15, 2022 1:06 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings – post release reactions & user reviews
Replies: 96
Views: 15173

Re: Pawns & Kings – post release reactions & user reviews

Reminds me of Devin Townsend who is also very vocal about ‘seeing’ music as colors.
by fix
Sat Oct 15, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings – post release reactions & user reviews
Replies: 96
Views: 15173

Re: Pawns & Kings – post release reactions & user reviews

In the middle section of Last Man Standing, the first solo is Myles and the second solo is Mark. So there are actually two Mark solos in the song. I swear both bridge solos have that Myles vibrato and phrasing feeling to them. :headscratch :shrug Yes definitely. Fable a 2/10 is just as shocking to ...
by fix
Sat Oct 15, 2022 5:19 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)
Replies: 2158
Views: 189802

Re: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)

Except for the bridge. Almost like they added that purely to make it an Alter Bridge song. The song is not really growing on me on multiple listens.
by fix
Fri Oct 14, 2022 2:40 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)
Replies: 2158
Views: 189802

Re: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)

The quiet bridge of Last Man Standing is one of the best things they've ever written. The lyrics, the chords, the vibe... Absolutely incredible :bow That just really connected with me on an emotional level. You’re right, that is a great effin’ bridge isn’t it. That transition before the last chorus...
by fix
Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings – post release reactions & user reviews
Replies: 96
Views: 15173

Re: Pawns & Kings – post release reactions & user reviews

Listened to the album multiple times now, so I edited my initial reaction/review a bit to represent my current thoughts. 'This is War' is a great and heavy start, great solo as well. Those Myles choirs are great as well, very unique. Like it very much! Could definitely feel the Come to Life vibes in...
by fix
Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)
Replies: 2158
Views: 189802

Re: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)

by fix
Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)
Replies: 2158
Views: 189802

Re: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)

Timotheus wrote: Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:01 am Holiday: What the fuck is this song, lol.
:lol amazing.

I think Holiday is fine - above Stay and Seasons in my ranking. Those two still are the ones I like the least (by a mile).
by fix
Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:06 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)
Replies: 2158
Views: 189802

Re: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)

Man, I wish the main riff to Dead Among the Living was an expansion of that really cool intro section. It transforms into Come to Life 2.0 for the main riff but I thought the intro was more interesting. Well it is a continuation in some form, but it does sound very different indeed. Wouldn't have m...
by fix
Fri Oct 14, 2022 4:46 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)
Replies: 2158
Views: 189802

Re: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)

Definitely. After all the people praising the chorus I listened to it again, but I hate it. The lyrics are not my thing and the melody and cadence are weird to me. But I love seeing other people enjoy it, there has always been these 'two sides' of AB (and their fans).
by fix
Fri Oct 14, 2022 4:01 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings - Rate the songs - Poll
Replies: 17
Views: 2825

Re: Pawns & Kings - Rate the songs - Poll

Top tier:
P&K
Sin After Sin
Last Man
This is War
Fable (got promoted after a few listens)

Mid tier:
Silver Tongue
Dead Among the Living
Holiday

Bottom tier:
Season of Promise
Stay
by fix
Fri Oct 14, 2022 3:14 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)
Replies: 2158
Views: 189802

Re: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)

Alright, so listened for the first time and honestly - the singles are my favourites with one exception haha! That's going to sound unbelievable for some people, I'm sure. ;-) Also, since this is written after one or two listens, things might change. 'War' is a great and heavy start, great solo as w...
by fix
Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)
Replies: 2158
Views: 189802

Re: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)

I definitely like some of the ODR/BB 'ballads', but I didn't like any of them after those albums - except for Lover (if that counts as a ballad - I looooove Lover). Curious to hear these new ones tomorrow, but not having the highest expectations after these comments haha! That might end up being a g...
by fix
Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:21 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)
Replies: 2158
Views: 189802

Re: Pawns & Kings (Alter Bridge - VII)

Oh man, I haven't been on here in weeks for a variety of reasons, shocking to think right before an album release but I'm caught up now and am LOVING all the posted interviews/reviews and general hype! This is War is the first time I was able to resist listening to a pre-release single - no idea ho...
by fix
Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:13 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Listening Party Thread - Pawns & Kings
Replies: 78
Views: 11146

Re: Listening Party Thread - Pawns & Kings

Thanks! That was a nice read. A bit scared of Stay, because I didn’t like Godspeed at all but I’ve heard other people say the same. But we’ll see, I think in general I’ll really like this album.