MrKnickerbocker Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Great album! I've listened three times so far and I really love it. Russell is doing some vocal tricks (both heavier and lighter) that I've never heard him do before. Musically, it doesn't sound exactly like Iconoclast and it doesn't sound exactly like old Symphony X...it's semi-new territory with a mix of everything. Musically there's a lot of prog, but structurally very little - kind of like 80's/90's Rush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dwarf Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 A good album.Solid material.Not as heavy as their last release,but still with that traditional Symphony X sound! Russell Allen once again shines on the album! Tremendous range of vocals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 I've not received my copy yet! :boohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Really Loving underworld as get through my second listen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Really Loving underworld as get through my second listen...Mine's still not arrived yet. :boohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ok you RUSH bitches my copy has finally arrived! :haz: I'm just about to break the seal on the plastic wrap and take it out of the cardboard slipcase! :smoke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 The production on this is fuckking immaculate! :haz: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 On my stereo those songs that were launched on youtube sound godly! :notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Two songs left and I think this is the album of the year! Russell Allen's performance is amazing and the fantastic production allows him to emerge strong and clear amid the Romeo riffarama! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ok so I'd say this is the album of the year so far and on a first listen! The production is fabulous! Everything is powerful but crystal clear. Every element in the soundscape has clarity; vocals soar, guitar solos sing, keyboard solos ring, guitar riffs roar, the drums are sharp, the bass throbs and hums. The songs are great with lots of variety. It's epic! :haz: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dwarf Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ok so I'd say this is the album of the year so far and on a first listen! The production is fabulous! Everything is powerful but crystal clear. Every element in the soundscape has clarity; vocals soar, guitar solos sing, keyboard solos ring, guitar riffs roar, the drums are sharp, the bass throbs and hums. The songs are great with lots of variety. It's epic! :haz: It's good in it?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ok so I'd say this is the album of the year so far and on a first listen! The production is fabulous! Everything is powerful but crystal clear. Every element in the soundscape has clarity; vocals soar, guitar solos sing, keyboard solos ring, guitar riffs roar, the drums are sharp, the bass throbs and hums. The songs are great with lots of variety. It's epic! :haz: It's good in it?! :yes: :yes: :yes: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I haven't picked up my copy yet but I'm going to soon. Glad to hear that it's so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 I haven't picked up my copy yet but I'm going to soon. Glad to hear that it's so good. :musicnote: :musicnote: :musicnote: Your STRINGS ring HOLLOW!!! :musicnote: :musicnote: :musicnote: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 This album is FANTASTIC. These guys have become a fav prog/metal band for me on recommendation from this forum. I pretty much enjoy everything they've done. I can't point to favorites from this album yet. to early. but i enjoy the hell out of it so far. Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I do not say this casually but Underworld may be my favorite by these guys ever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I've listened to Underworld a number of times now, and I'm really liking it. I really like Iconoclast too, and I think with this one they kept the focus on delivering hook-laden choruses, but eased up on the heaviness a bit and allowed the keys to assume prominent roles more often. I'd say they did very well with the approach. One of the most impressive things about the record for me is that I can look at the track list and find that every single song pops to mind at once. Usually with Symphony X albums there's a tune or two that fail to stick with me no matter how many times I hear them. All of Underworld's tracks have already proven memorable. And most of them are really good. Charon is my favorite, and the stretch from Charon through Run with the Devil is my favorite part of the album. To Hell and Back is a great epic with a number of memorable parts, while In My Darkest Hour takes care of business very quickly with its catchy chorus. My two least-favorite tracks happen to be the heaviest ones. Kiss of Fire is too melodramatic with its flaming fists of malice. And with the title track, it's almost like Russell was trying to find his death-metal side, and when the song becomes melodic, it doesn't quite become melodic enough for me. I still like both tunes though. I'm not sure yet where the album places in my Symphony X record rankings yet. It'll come down to whether or not the hooks retain their appeal and how many of the tracks end up being among my all-time favorites by the band. But it's a good album, and I've definitely been enjoying it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 I've listened to Underworld a number of times now, and I'm really liking it. I really like Iconoclast too, and I think with this one they kept the focus on delivering hook-laden choruses, but eased up on the heaviness a bit and allowed the keys to assume prominent roles more often. I'd say they did very well with the approach. One of the most impressive things about the record for me is that I can look at the track list and find that every single song pops to mind at once. Usually with Symphony X albums there's a tune or two that fail to stick with me no matter how many times I hear them. All of Underworld's tracks have already proven memorable. And most of them are really good. Charon is my favorite, and the stretch from Charon through Run with the Devil is my favorite part of the album. To Hell and Back is a great epic with a number of memorable parts, while In My Darkest Hour takes care of business very quickly with its catchy chorus. My two least-favorite tracks happen to be the heaviest ones. Kiss of Fire is too melodramatic with its flaming fists of malice. And with the title track, it's almost like Russell was trying to find his death-metal side, and when the song becomes melodic, it doesn't quite become melodic enough for me. I still like both tunes though. I'm not sure yet where the album places in my Symphony X record rankings yet. It'll come down to whether or not the hooks retain their appeal and how many of the tracks end up being among my all-time favorites by the band. But it's a good album, and I've definitely been enjoying it. :haz: :haz: :haz: :givebeer: :cheers: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Finally heard the new album in full last week...and what a great album it is! I was kinda worried because I didn´t like the first single. Quite frankly, after a while their recent songs before this release became too "hard". The melodies just weren´t catchy enough to peek my interest and to give the songs a second listen . Kinda like Pantera with keyboards. But the new album kicks a$$!!! My favourite songs are Charon, Run With the Devil and To Hell and Back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Finally heard the new album in full last week...and what a great album it is! I was kinda worried because I didn´t like the first single. Quite frankly, after a while their recent songs before this release became too "hard". The melodies just weren´t catchy enough to peek my interest and to give the songs a second listen . Kinda like Pantera with keyboards. But the new album kicks a$$!!! My favourite songs are Charon, Run With the Devil and To Hell and Back. The album does kick ass, and I agree on the highlights. I had a different experience with Iconoclast, though. I thought it had plenty of catchy choruses even though it was heavy on the whole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Finally heard the new album in full last week...and what a great album it is! I was kinda worried because I didn´t like the first single. Quite frankly, after a while their recent songs before this release became too "hard". The melodies just weren´t catchy enough to peek my interest and to give the songs a second listen . Kinda like Pantera with keyboards. But the new album kicks a$$!!! My favourite songs are Charon, Run With the Devil and To Hell and Back. The album does kick ass, and I agree on the highlights. I had a different experience with Iconoclast, though. I thought it had plenty of catchy choruses even though it was heavy on the whole.Aye. :hail: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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