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by sam1oq
Tue Jul 02, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Best and worst Alterbridge album
Replies: 259
Views: 63658

Re: Best and worst Alterbridge album

A while ago for best I'd have definitely said Fortress, but recently I've noticed I'm enjoying ODR the most actually. It has a very organic mix and it just flows nicely. No filler and bangers only. Definitely their most consistent work imo. Worst is without a doubt TLH. Mix is awful (it literally hu...
by sam1oq
Tue Jul 02, 2019 2:17 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Wouldn't You Rather
Replies: 174
Views: 32981

Re: Wouldn't You Rather

After listening to it a couple of times I have to say that feelings on this one are mixed. Opening riff and verses are definitely cool, but the chorus melody just feels a bit bland for AB standards and the bridge was just... kinda average? For Alter Bridge that is. Solo is nice, but it's too short i...
by sam1oq
Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:38 am
Forum: Tremonti
Topic: Tremonti pt #4 - A Dying Machine
Replies: 1420
Views: 319752

Re: Tremonti pt #4 - A Dying Machine

Just listened to Bringer of War. My first impression is: excellent riffs and solos but the chorus is pretty bland and the song structure is the same as always, but that's to be expected by now. Why does he always insist on those open chord, sing along choruses like this? It feels completely out of ...
by sam1oq
Tue May 15, 2018 9:50 am
Forum: Tremonti
Topic: Tremonti pt #4 - A Dying Machine
Replies: 1420
Views: 319752

Re: Tremonti pt #4 - A Dying Machine

Just listened to Bringer of War. My first impression is: excellent riffs and solos but the chorus is pretty bland and the song structure is the same as always, but that's to be expected by now. Why does he always insist on those open chord, sing along choruses like this? It feels completely out of p...
by sam1oq
Tue May 09, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Your Top 5 From The Last Hero
Replies: 109
Views: 27274

Re: Your Top 5 From The Last Hero

The Last Hero
This Side of Fate
Cradle to the Grave
Island of Fools
The Other Side
by sam1oq
Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:06 am
Forum: Site Announcements and Discussion
Topic: [Suggestion] Song and album commentary subforums
Replies: 0
Views: 3636

[Suggestion] Song and album commentary subforums

http://forum.maidenfans.com/categories/song-and-album-commentaries.66/ I was browsing the Iron Maiden forums and they have this "Song and Album Commentaries" subforum in which they have a thread for each song of every album and one for the album as a whole. On each thread there's a rating ...
by sam1oq
Sun Jan 29, 2017 3:02 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Top 5 Favorite Alter Bridge Albums
Replies: 17
Views: 6493

Re: Top 5 Favorite Alter Bridge Albums

1. Fortress Like you said, most of my top 10 would consist of Fortress songs. Cry of Achilles, Lover, Peace Is Broken, Calm the Fire, Waters Rising, Fortress are all amazing. My least favourite songs are All Ends Well and Addicted to Pain, but they are still very solid AB songs. The bottom of this a...
by sam1oq
Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:00 am
Forum: Tremonti
Topic: Tremonti pt #4 - A Dying Machine
Replies: 1420
Views: 319752

Re: Tremonti pt #4

The thing is where can we draw the line between Tremonti becoming Alter Bridge part 2 regarding them embarking on more of a progressive/longer tracks tendencies? The same can be said about AB as well going for a more metal direction. Most people praise AB for embarking on their path of not becoming...
by sam1oq
Tue Jan 03, 2017 5:08 pm
Forum: Tremonti
Topic: Tremonti pt #4 - A Dying Machine
Replies: 1420
Views: 319752

Re: Tremonti pt #4

The only thing I ever wanted from Mark was more experimental song structures. He doesn't nees to go full on prog for me, but some more experimentation would be great. Hearing the same formula over and over gets a bit tiring after a while ya know. For example Iron Maiden is great at keeping things in...
by sam1oq
Thu Dec 29, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: The Last Hero - AB Nation Discussion
Replies: 793
Views: 173986

Re: The Last Hero - AB Nation Discussion

AB23 wrote:
Dan Dando wrote:Agreed, good review. Though I wonder if you could shed some light on the way you opened your write-up on 'Show Me a Leader'? When you say you think the song is dedicated to Donald Trump, could you clarify what you mean by that exactly?
He's an asshole.
I love you too, honey ;).
by sam1oq
Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:12 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: The Last Hero - AB Nation Discussion
Replies: 793
Views: 173986

Re: The Last Hero - AB Nation Discussion

Agreed, good review. Though I wonder if you could shed some light on the way you opened your write-up on 'Show Me a Leader'? When you say you think the song is dedicated to Donald Trump, could you clarify what you mean by that exactly? From everything Myles said in interviews, I would kind of take ...
by sam1oq
Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: The Last Hero - AB Nation Discussion
Replies: 793
Views: 173986

Re: The Last Hero - AB Nation Discussion

A bit late, but here's my review of the album: I have extremely mixed feelings about TLH. On one side it's horribly produced (and needs a remaster), the side project influences aren't integrated well, too many lyrical tropes (hello "deny") and at times it feels like they're just rehashing ...
by sam1oq
Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Official TABN Review of 'The Last Hero'
Replies: 27
Views: 23902

Re: Official TABN Review of 'The Last Hero'

Agreed with the rating but I'm not sure how the review supports the rating. There seems to be virtually no criticism except for the loudness. Reads more like a 4.5 than a 4. My average was 4.07/5 so basically it's a 4* record for me. I thought it was a pretty inconsistent album. It's got some of the...
by sam1oq
Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Official "The Last Hero" Thread (pre-release discussion)
Replies: 2709
Views: 463901

Re: Official "The Last Hero" Thread

EDIT: wrong thread :eek
by sam1oq
Thu Jun 16, 2016 3:20 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Come over to r/Alter Bridge for an AB Listen Through!
Replies: 9
Views: 3310

Re: Come over to r/Alterbridge for an AB Listen Through!

The discussions are pretty fun. I did a listen through for the Dream Theater subreddit which turned the community to life there. I'm always on reddit and I had no place there to really discuss AB so I thought this'd be a good way to do that.
by sam1oq
Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:29 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Come over to r/Alter Bridge for an AB Listen Through!
Replies: 9
Views: 3310

Come over to r/Alter Bridge for an AB Listen Through!

Hey guys! In wake of AB V coming out I thought it'd be fun to do a listen through of their discography on reddit.com/r/alterbridge. I'm gonna post 1 song discussion thread per day on chronological order with an album recap at the end of each album. I'll provide the link to the song, if available goo...
by sam1oq
Wed Jun 08, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: '10 Most Underrated Alter Bridge Songs You Must Hear'
Replies: 29
Views: 7015

Re: '10 Most Underrated Alter Bridge Songs You Must Hear'

For those who hate slideshows (including me, lol)

10. Peace Is Broken
9. Breathe Again
8. We Don't Care at All
7. Coeur d'Alene
6. Down to My Last
5. Wayward One
4. Cry a River
3. Make it Right
2. Ahavo Rabo Taco Salad (?)
1. Words Darker Than Their Wings
by sam1oq
Mon Jun 06, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Alter Bridge Sign With Napalm Records
Replies: 60
Views: 15804

Re: Alter Bridge Sign With Napalm Records

Don't forget the best one folks! Powerwolf is also on Napalm Records! From "We Drink Your Blood" We drink your blood When the midnight sky is red We drink your blood And we call the sanquine saints We drink your blood When the midnight sky is red We drink your blood And we opeeen your veee...
by sam1oq
Sun May 22, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: Your Ultimate Bottom 5 Alter Bridge Songs
Replies: 187
Views: 34306

Re: Your Ultimate Bottom 5 Alter Bridge Songs

1. Open Your Eyes
2. Break Me Down
3-5. All of the Blackbird bonus songs
by sam1oq
Mon May 02, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: Alter Bridge
Topic: AB V
Replies: 1393
Views: 204298

Re: AB V

Timotheus wrote:Lol, an acoustic intro in a heavy song. So confusing.

Myles had the intro, Mark liked it and the entire song grew from there. It's one of those rare moments where they actually sat together and wrote something on the spot.
You should listen to Opeth more.