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gbruin wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:25 am

Dan Dando wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:26 am

Also, another view of Stay. Even though I like this tune, I'm not sure if it's interesting enough to stay in their set for the long term. Mark sounds great though.

I agree, Dan. With both Mark and Myles tied to their mics just strumming their guitars, it's not a very visually engaging song.

That's why you're supposed to hold your hands up high and throw 'em to the air.

Headed to the show in NJ tonight. Really hoping for Sin After Sin!

Dan Dando wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:26 am

Also, another view of Stay. Even though I like this tune, I'm not sure if it's interesting enough to stay in their set for the long term. Mark sounds great though.

To be different, Mark could go solo on this one on acoustic guitar.
The song is not insteresting at all but like the other ballads, this one would probably sound better with acoustic arrangements.

Silvercreed wrote: ↑Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:26 pm To be different, Mark could go solo on this one on acoustic guitar.
The song is not insteresting at all but like the other ballads, this one would probably sound better with acoustic arrangements.

Yeah, that could be decent. Going off the last few set-lists it looks like they've ditched it already.

I have to say this! I’ve been to the first “SOLD OUT”performances of 2023!

I bought tickets as soon as they became available! Phenomenal Concerts.. ALL of them!

Dead Among The Living debut tonight!

joshuabeau wrote: ↑Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:17 am Dead Among The Living debut tonight!

Yes!

What was the full setlist? Rumor has it they dropped Pawns & Kings.

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/alter-br ... d130d.html

Kept P&K. Did Rise Today with PRS.

That's a pretty great setlist overall, IMO. Though I've never been a huge fan of Rise Today, it's really awesome that Paul Reed Smith joined them to play it.

I just can't get into Fable Of The Silent Son. I've listened to it quite a few times since its release, and although I like it more than I did initially, I still find a lot of things that I don't like about it.

maximzub wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 12:29 pm I just can't get into Fable Of The Silent Son. I've listened to it quite a few times since its release, and although I like it more than I did initially, I still find a lot of things that I don't like about it.

Yeah, I don't think the album loses much if Fable wasn't on there. The title track is the real epic of the album in my opinion, even if it doesn't quite have the typical epic length.

Dan Dando wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 1:43 pm

maximzub wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 12:29 pm I just can't get into Fable Of The Silent Son. I've listened to it quite a few times since its release, and although I like it more than I did initially, I still find a lot of things that I don't like about it.

Yeah, I don't think the album loses much if Fable wasn't on there. The title track is the real epic of the album in my opinion, even if it doesn't quite have the typical epic length.

YES!!!!!!!!!

Dan Dando wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 1:43 pm

maximzub wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 12:29 pm I just can't get into Fable Of The Silent Son. I've listened to it quite a few times since its release, and although I like it more than I did initially, I still find a lot of things that I don't like about it.

Yeah, I don't think the album loses much if Fable wasn't on there. The title track is the real epic of the album in my opinion, even if it doesn't quite have the typical epic length.

I feel the same way about the title track.

gbruin wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 10:03 am

Dan Dando wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 1:43 pm

maximzub wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 12:29 pm I just can't get into Fable Of The Silent Son. I've listened to it quite a few times since its release, and although I like it more than I did initially, I still find a lot of things that I don't like about it.

Yeah, I don't think the album loses much if Fable wasn't on there. The title track is the real epic of the album in my opinion, even if it doesn't quite have the typical epic length.

I feel the same way about the title track.

I think Fable and the run of songs till the end of the album are the best material they've done since Fortress. With some distance, the first half of the album doesn't quite do it for me. However, this really does seem to be a a something for everyone album, as we all like different bits of it.

Crumbso wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 11:44 am I think Fable and the run of songs till the end of the album are the best material they've done since Fortress. With some distance, the first half of the album doesn't quite do it for me. However, this really does seem to be a a something for everyone album, as we all like different bits of it.

I've grown to really like the album as a whole. Some songs by themselves just don't do it for me, however. That one week where I only listened to albums helped me discover how much more/less I like songs within the context of their albums.

Happy birthday Pawns & Kings!

Fantastic album. Even one year later!

I'm predicting this is the last album in their "album every 3 years" tradition. I have a gut feeling Creed is going to push the AB calendar.

^^ I doubt it. Mark, from prior recent interviews, seems very clear to have intentions to have AB recording in early 2025.

Man, this album has aged so well.