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Mrs. Peel Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Nice flip flops, dude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 (edited) I have not heard a good rip of the new album all the way through - I suppose I may check out again for the heck of it. Loudness war Edited September 13, 2008 by Analogman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 While I still think Lars is a huge douche bag I really like the new album. It has a familiar feel to it for long time metallica fans. Very familiar in fact. My daughter asked me on a couple of songs "Is this One? It sounds like it." In spite of that It has more muscle and cohesion than their last few dogs have had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 While I still think Lars is a huge douche bag I really like the new album. It has a familiar feel to it for long time metallica fans. Very familiar in fact. My daughter asked me on a couple of songs "Is this One? It sounds like it." In spite of that It has more muscle and cohesion than their last few dogs have had. How do you feel about the sound? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 His voice sounds weak as hell on a few of the tracks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markosis Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 "My lifestyle/determines my shoe style" "Enter Sandalman" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I think Solace is pretty spot on with his take on it. It doesn't suck nearly as bad as most of the 90's dreck they put out and the lyrics are cringe inducing but all in all it's a pretty ok album. Rob's bass playing is a nice touch too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 How do you feel about the sound? It's not bad. I've only listened to it once through, but for what it is I have no complaints. I think Solace is pretty spot on with his take on it. It doesn't suck nearly as bad as most of the 90's dreck they put out and the lyrics are cringe inducing but all in all it's a pretty ok album. Rob's bass playing is a nice touch too. Generally though aren't most metal lyrics cringe inducing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 It's not bad. I've only listened to it once through, but for what it is I have no complaints. On another message board I am on, there is a lot talk about the mastering and loudness of the tracks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Generally though aren't most metal lyrics cringe inducing? True enough. I really noticed this the other day though when on a plane to Spain and I heard "what doesn't kill ya makes ya more strong". I was cringing even before I received my airline brand coffee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 "My lifestyle/determines my shoe style" "Enter Sandalman" Just goes to show...no matter how rich you are, no matter how heavy metal you are, now matter how much you ride the lightening, eventually you will end up carrying a shopping bag for your wife. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 it sounds overproduced with some sort of effect (Auto-Tune?) on the vocals. Eww.. Everyone uses auto-tune these days and it's hurting the music industry. That's how Paris Hilton was able to make a record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 On another message board I am on, there is a lot talk about the mastering and loudness of the tracks. I'll listen for this the second time through. Generally though isn't this a problem across the board these days not just metallica? Just goes to show...no matter how rich you are, no matter how heavy metal you are, now matter how much you ride the lightening, eventually you will end up carrying a shopping bag for your wife. True enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'll listen for this the second time through. Generally though isn't this a problem across the board these days not just metallica? Loudness war Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 It does have a wall of sound feel to it, with everything up front. Even the subtle parts are right there in your face. I do find the inclusion of a ten minute instrumental to be a tad bit confusing. It really does not sound too much diferent than the other cuts. Seems like they could have stripped vocals off any track and had the same thing, or conversely added vocals to this track and had a song. I do like the instrumental trck, but it seems out of place to me. But I still like the overall album better then anything they have done in 15 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'll listen for this the second time through. Generally though isn't this a problem across the board these days not just metallica? True enough. yeah, these guys really don't deserve the money they have made. they are just totally mediocre artists and just so happened to click in the 90s when angst was king. spoiled brats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 yeah, these guys really don't deserve the money they have made. they are just totally mediocre artists and just so happened to click in the 90s when angst was king. spoiled brats. Where did that come from and why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 yeah, these guys really don't deserve the money they have made. they are just totally mediocre artists and just so happened to click in the 90s when angst was king. spoiled brats. I'm not a huge Metallica fan, but these guys are about as far from this comment as they can be. They "clicked" in the 1980's with no airplay, not a lot of marketing support while playing a brand of music that was not in flavor. They built their fan base the old fashioned way, they toured and toured and toured while sales of their albums slowly grew and grew until the albums were selling millions. They definately did not exploit the "angst" atmosphere of the 1990's as you seem to think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Some discussion from Hydrogenaudio: Whats is the worst mastered CD? ReplayGain Thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markosis Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I listened to that "Cyanide" song, and its weak as hell. Pack it in boys, and stop embarassing yourselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griddles Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 This talks about the bad sound mix of their new cd. I wounder how many albums a this type of thing happens to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 This talks about the bad sound mix of their new cd. I wounder how many albums a this type of thing happens to. Ha ha - I was just going to post that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 So their album goes to 11. What's the problem? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 So their album goes to 11. What's the problem? Check out some of the links I posted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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