Underrated Alter Bridge Appreciation Thread
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Shame. It's the high point of that album for me. Classic AB - Heavy as f! Melodic as f!
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My mangbruin wrote:100% agree on Island of Fools in that #2 (Come To Life, Isolation, Addicted To Pain) spot on the album.Ubik wrote:I'm happy with Fortress the way it is, the one I think could really benefit from a rejigging is The Last Hero. Show Me a Leader is a decent opener and I've always loved Writing on the Wall, but that's not an opinion shared by all. Whereas, Island of Fools is a straight up monster. Should've been the lead single and track 2 - willing to die on a hill for this. The band for some reason have never realised its greatness.
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I once remixed Island of Fools so that it had a FINAL final chorus, though most people on here disagreed with that format. I couldn't do with that chorus exactly what I wanted since I had to repeat it from the first two choruses (plus I couldn't melodically segue it into the outro the way I wanted to), but I think that's the only thing that makes it "incomplete."
EDIT: Here it is -- https://www.dropbox.com/s/z1ou0pxbjtaf6 ... s.mp3?dl=0
EDIT: Here it is -- https://www.dropbox.com/s/z1ou0pxbjtaf6 ... s.mp3?dl=0
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Re: Underrated Alter Bridge Appreciation Thread
MuffinMcFluffin wrote: though most people on here disagreed with that format
anguyen92 wrote:Oh well. Deal with it.
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1/7 active users counts as most people.Timotheus wrote:MuffinMcFluffin wrote: though most people on here disagreed with that format
anguyen92 wrote:Oh well. Deal with it.
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If we're talking about the same four-year-old thread that I'm talking about and if I'm inferring users' context right, then I could argue that it was 9/9 users that prefer the original to the edit.Andy92 wrote:1/7 active users counts as most people.Timotheus wrote:MuffinMcFluffin wrote: though most people on here disagreed with that format
And note that I didn't have much to work with on the edit, so the messy sound means I would prefer the original. I just think there should be another chorus after the solo, and I think that would complete the song for me. About 9/9 others in that thread had disagreed.
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Oh yeah I was mostly laughing at Timo cause I knew what his opinion on it was.
I always liked Island of Fools and wished they’d play it live. I think it’s the best song on TLH that holds up really well to insert in a live set list.
I always liked Island of Fools and wished they’d play it live. I think it’s the best song on TLH that holds up really well to insert in a live set list.
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That's a very skilfully done edit! But to me the climax of the song is perfect as it is. Adding another chorus is like, having just smashed Barad-dur up, having to loaf over to Isengard for another battle.
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In some ways, their last chorus is so different that upon my first few listens I was thinking I was hitting a second part of the bridge, of sorts. I actually didn't know it was the chorus again, if that makes sense.Ubik wrote:That's a very skilfully done edit! But to me the climax of the song is perfect as it is. Adding another chorus is like, having just smashed Barad-dur up, having to loaf over to Isengard for another battle.
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Or to the Shire for another battle.Ubik wrote:That's a very skilfully done edit! But to me the climax of the song is perfect as it is. Adding another chorus is like, having just smashed Barad-dur up, having to loaf over to Isengard for another battle.
anguyen92 wrote:Oh well. Deal with it.
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You can have a nice little scouring outro, as a treat.Timotheus wrote:Or to the Shire for another battle.Ubik wrote:That's a very skilfully done edit! But to me the climax of the song is perfect as it is. Adding another chorus is like, having just smashed Barad-dur up, having to loaf over to Isengard for another battle.
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Because it's that damn good
I don't think I'd ever heard that edit. I really like it. Not sure if I like it more or less than the original - I just like it, also. I bet I would like almost any extended edit of that song. You could probably play Island of Fools backward and I'd like it.
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Ah, the good old Fools of Island hidden gem.gbruin wrote:I don't think I'd ever heard that edit. I really like it. Not sure if I like it more or less than the original - I just like it, also. I bet I would like almost any extended edit of that song. You could probably play Island of Fools backward and I'd like it.
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Thanks! Like I said I would arrange some things to smoothen it out properly and still make the chorus have a slightly larger sound since it's the last one, but I do think another chorus does complete the song. Maybe that's what Tremonti thinks is missing.gbruin wrote:I don't think I'd ever heard that edit. I really like it. Not sure if I like it more or less than the original - I just like it, also. I bet I would like almost any extended edit of that song. You could probably play Island of Fools backward and I'd like it.
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One of my favorite moments of seeing the band live was getting to hear Island of Fools in January 17.
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https://www.setlist.fm/stats/myles-kenn ... 65e84.htmlrscotta831 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:06 pm "Losing Patience" Don't get the flack over this one. Another awesome catchy chorus with Tremonti's outstanding backup vocals. Criminally underrated. Only thing it's missing is a solo (which became common practice on Walk The Sky). Has NEVER been played!
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Re: Underrated Alter Bridge Appreciation Thread (CORRECTED! Apparently even their deep cuts are not underrated)
Here are my reasons for liking the songs that are more or less deep cuts:
Shed My Skin - It's the kind of happy song that I like. There are a lot of happy songs that are playful-kind-of-happy, but this one is more of a serious song that still brings positive vibes.
The Uninvited - Heaviest Alter Bridge song ever? Definitely a top 10 for me.
Peace Is Broken - The fact that a slow drum beat is combined with a fast guitar riff is interesting. The chorus is also really melodic.
All Ends Well - Very happy ballad, with probably the most emotionally resonating message out of all their songs. Only Watch Over You is a competitor in that respect.
Godspeed - Walk The Sky is not a strong album, but this is not one of the weak songs as popular opinion says. Maybe I like it more than I would because I happened to listen to it shortly before saying goodbye forever to a friend. (No, I did not quote the song when I said goodbye to her.)
Clear Horizon - Some members of AB Nation recommended I listen to this song, and I did after a while. It's much cooler than most of the singles on Walk The Sky.
Shed My Skin - It's the kind of happy song that I like. There are a lot of happy songs that are playful-kind-of-happy, but this one is more of a serious song that still brings positive vibes.
The Uninvited - Heaviest Alter Bridge song ever? Definitely a top 10 for me.
Peace Is Broken - The fact that a slow drum beat is combined with a fast guitar riff is interesting. The chorus is also really melodic.
All Ends Well - Very happy ballad, with probably the most emotionally resonating message out of all their songs. Only Watch Over You is a competitor in that respect.
Godspeed - Walk The Sky is not a strong album, but this is not one of the weak songs as popular opinion says. Maybe I like it more than I would because I happened to listen to it shortly before saying goodbye forever to a friend. (No, I did not quote the song when I said goodbye to her.)
Clear Horizon - Some members of AB Nation recommended I listen to this song, and I did after a while. It's much cooler than most of the singles on Walk The Sky.
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Re: Underrated Alter Bridge Appreciation Thread
Not sure you're understanding the terms 'underrated' or 'deep-cuts' my dude. You just named some of their flat out most well liked and well known songsmaximzub wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:37 pm Here are my reasons for liking the songs that are more or less deep cuts:
Shed My Skin - It's the kind of happy song that I like. There are a lot of happy songs that are playful-kind-of-happy, but this one is more of a serious song that still brings positive vibes.
The End Is Here - Seems like an easy song to play and sing, and I like those kind of songs. The main riff is awesome as well, and the strings make it even better.
Slip To The Void - Awesome intro, and the bridge is really heavy. The strings only add to the coolness.
Words Darker Than Their Wings - Okay, this is not underrated. Everybody knows it's good.
The Uninvited - Heaviest Alter Bridge song ever? Definitely a top 10 for me.
Peace Is Broken - The fact that a slow drum beat is combined with a fast guitar riff is interesting. The chorus is also really melodic.
All Ends Well - Very happy ballad, with probably the most emotionally resonating message out of all their songs. Only Watch Over You is a competitor in that respect.
Fortress - Epic. The heavy breakdown is the best part. Unfortunately they didn't play the guitar harmonies in the live version from Live At The Royal Albert Hall.
The Writing On The Wall - Deserves its spot at Track 2. I think maybe I like this song more because I know how to play it, solo and all.
Crows On A Wire - It seems like this one gets compared to Isolation a lot. Just because two songs sound very alike doesn't mean one is necessarily bad. I think both songs are equally really good.
The Last Hero - Very similar to Fortress, maybe even better because it's in Drop C, which I prefer compared to Drop C#.
Godspeed - Walk The Sky is not a strong album, but this is not one of the weak songs as popular opinion says. Maybe I like it more than I would because I happened to listen to it shortly before saying goodbye forever to a friend. (No, I did not quote the song when I said goodbye to her.)
Clear Horizon - Some members of AB Nation recommended I listen to this song, and I put it on my playlist. Sure enough, yesterday it came up. It's much cooler than most of the singles on Walk The Sky.
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Then what isn't well known and/or well-liked?Crumbso wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:02 pmNot sure you're understanding the terms 'underrated' or 'deep-cuts' my dude. You just named some of their flat out most well liked and well known songsmaximzub wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:37 pm Here are my reasons for liking the songs that are more or less deep cuts:
Shed My Skin - It's the kind of happy song that I like. There are a lot of happy songs that are playful-kind-of-happy, but this one is more of a serious song that still brings positive vibes.
The End Is Here - Seems like an easy song to play and sing, and I like those kind of songs. The main riff is awesome as well, and the strings make it even better.
Slip To The Void - Awesome intro, and the bridge is really heavy. The strings only add to the coolness.
Words Darker Than Their Wings - Okay, this is not underrated. Everybody knows it's good.
The Uninvited - Heaviest Alter Bridge song ever? Definitely a top 10 for me.
Peace Is Broken - The fact that a slow drum beat is combined with a fast guitar riff is interesting. The chorus is also really melodic.
All Ends Well - Very happy ballad, with probably the most emotionally resonating message out of all their songs. Only Watch Over You is a competitor in that respect.
Fortress - Epic. The heavy breakdown is the best part. Unfortunately they didn't play the guitar harmonies in the live version from Live At The Royal Albert Hall.
The Writing On The Wall - Deserves its spot at Track 2. I think maybe I like this song more because I know how to play it, solo and all.
Crows On A Wire - It seems like this one gets compared to Isolation a lot. Just because two songs sound very alike doesn't mean one is necessarily bad. I think both songs are equally really good.
The Last Hero - Very similar to Fortress, maybe even better because it's in Drop C, which I prefer compared to Drop C#.
Godspeed - Walk The Sky is not a strong album, but this is not one of the weak songs as popular opinion says. Maybe I like it more than I would because I happened to listen to it shortly before saying goodbye forever to a friend. (No, I did not quote the song when I said goodbye to her.)
Clear Horizon - Some members of AB Nation recommended I listen to this song, and I put it on my playlist. Sure enough, yesterday it came up. It's much cooler than most of the singles on Walk The Sky.
I'm in love with somebody...
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Acoustic tho. Not a fan of acoustic versions of rock songs.maximzub wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:08 pmhttps://www.setlist.fm/stats/myles-kenn ... 65e84.htmlrscotta831 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:06 pm "Losing Patience" Don't get the flack over this one. Another awesome catchy chorus with Tremonti's outstanding backup vocals. Criminally underrated. Only thing it's missing is a solo (which became common practice on Walk The Sky). Has NEVER been played!
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