Justin Case Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) Hmmm...thought I already posted this. Maybe it was in another 2015 albums thread. Anyhow... http://is1.mzstatic.com/image/pf/us/r30/Music3/v4/c4/3e/09/c43e09af-e9b7-aa05-105c-7ca678acf9db/Faith_No_More_-_Sol_Invictus_-_Cover.200x200-75.jpg Edited March 11, 2015 by Justin Case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Collective Soul is releasing a new album this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushCanuck Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I received an email today that you can now pre-order the new Muse album entitled Drones. http://muse.mu/home.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I am finally warming to all the new Toto stuff. May be blown away...and also the new Nightwish. I am so spoiled this March! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adace1 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Time to necro this thread. 1. Nightwish - Endless Forms Most Beautiful: Just a phenomenal album. Didn't think much of it at first but after a while I've grown to like it more than Imaginaerum. And I absolutely love the concept behind it. 2. Tremonti - Cauterize: Meat and potatoes hard rock/heavy metal. This has been my go-to album when I want something simple, catchy and heavy. 3. Symphony X - Underworld: This marks the first time they've incorporated old school elements since The Odyssey and I think it turned out really well. Every song is just killer! 4. Ghost - Meliora: Yeah, this is gonna make my 2015 top 10 for sure. I felt that Opus wasn't quite catchy enough while Infestissumam wasn't quite heavy enough. On Meliora they perfected the balance and delivered some of the catchiest, most memorable metal songs I've heard. I think it could have used one more song but otherwise it's definitely their best album. 5. Kamelot - Haven: Can't say I like it as much as Silverthorn (my favorite of theirs) but it's still fantastic and retains their trademark sound. 6. Paradise Lost - The Plague Within: Never been a huge fan of this band but this album definitely sticks out, especially after Nick's superb performance on the latest Bloodbath record. It's heavy as hell, dark and melodic all at the same time. 7. Tame Impala - Currents: It was pretty unexpected to see this band change their sound so drastically, but I'm a huge fan of 80's pop so I really dig the direction on this album. This and the new Chvrches record will probably tie for my pop album of the year. 8. Riverside - Love, Fear and the Time Machine: So this band definitely isn't metal anymore but that's not at all a bad thing. This is by far their softest and most beautiful album. Lots of influences from great artists such as Steven Wilson, Pink Floyd, Opeth etc. There's even one track that could fit on a Cure album. I really liked the last album but I haven't found myself going back to it nearly as much as I have with this one. 9. Chelsea Wolfe - The Abyss: This is her darkest and most pained album, which is saying a lot. I'm glad she toned down the vocal effects, but on the whole I'm not connecting with it quite as well as I did with Pain is Beauty. Still, there are some really beautiful, haunting tracks like Iron Moon and Carrion Flowers. 10. God is an Astronaut - Helios/Erebus: So many bands have done the whole post-rock thing but few others nail quite like GIAA do. Some truly mesmerizing, intense stuff on this album. And it's a huge plus that's it's so diverse. This is really what post-rock should sound like. Looking forward to: Iron Maiden - Book of SoulsAmorphis - Under the Red CloudSoilwork - The Ride MajesticMotorhead - Bad MagicAhab - Boats of the Glen CarrigStratovarius - EternalTesseract - PolarisScale the Summit - VDeafheaven - New BermudaChvrches - Every Open EyeClutch - Psychic WarfareDavid Gilmour - Rattle That LockGraveyard - Innocence and DecadenceIntronaut - The Direction of Last ThingsDeftones - TBASaxon - Battering RamAvatarium - The Girl With the Raven MaskPanopticon - Autumn EternalDraconian - SovranTrivium - Silence in the Snow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 So far: 1. Nightwish- Endless Forms Most BeautifulI loved this from the first listen and I am already certain this is one of my all time favourite albums! 2. Fifth Harmony- ReflectionSorry. This. Just. Is. 3. Toto- XIVWonderful! Not one single drop of originality, but the whole album is stunning! 4. The Gentle Storm- The DiaryWowowowowowowowowowow! Amazing concept album. Stunning vocals, lush book, flawless instrumentation... 5. Tremonti- CauterizeI was craving more Alter Bridge. I am also dying for the next Tremonti! Disappointment of the year: Paradise Lost- The Plague WithinI just cannot connect with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Michael Monroe - Blackout States. Can't come soon enough for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I'm looking forward to the new albums from Beach House, Deerhunter and the Dear Hunter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Really warmed up to the new Muse album, Drones. It's better than the 2nd Law by a longshot, and might be better than The Resistance, though I'm not sure sure yet. It's not better than Black Holes and Revelations or Absolution. Joe Bonamassa released a live record at Red Rocks playing Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf tunes, and that was a good release. Wish I owned the DVD. That's as far as I've gotten on stuff that's been released. The real fun comes in September! Iron Maiden - Book of Souls :haz:David Gilmour - Rattle That LockGary Clark Jr. - The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) I've never listened to David Gilmour's solo stuff but I did like the new song I heard. I think i'll give his new album a shot. Edited August 21, 2015 by J2112YYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Only the Maiden. I will pre-order rhe book version. Not going for the Gilmour though the packaging looks really interesting. If fhats the best part about it han I am not in. Heard some of Ghost and it underwhelmed me. Not into Spocks Beard so I'll give that one a miss, though I do like Teds voice so I may preview some tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Walter Trout - Battle Scars out in a few weeks. Should be a goodie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pip65 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Looking forward to Riverside's new album - Love, Life and the Time machine - to be released early September. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adace1 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Update: 1. The Sword - High Country: Eh, besides a few tracks this one didn't really do much for me. Stoner rock is great and all but other bands have done it better. I really think they should have stuck to their roots. 2. Iron Maiden - Book of Souls: Another solid album from one of the world's best metal bands. Death or Glory, Empire of the Clouds and The Red and The Black are my standouts. 3. Riverside - Love, Fear and the Time Machine: A very welcome, brilliantly executed change in style. Lots of hints of Steven Wilson, Opeth, Pink Floyd etc. on this one. Definitely one of the most beautiful albums of the year. 4. Soilwork - The Ride Majestic: It was a pretty hard feat to live up to the fantastic The Living Infinite but they definitely pulled it off here. Each song is really catchy and has a unique identity. An addictive album for sure. 5. Motorhead - Bad Magic: I dunno, it's solid enough but their style is so simplistic that it all the songs just start blending into each other after a while. Might give it another listen soon. 6. Amorphis - Under the Red Cloud: Wow! This might be my favorite of theirs! The melodies, the growls, the choruses, the lyrics...it's all pretty much perfect. Another strong contender for my top 10 of 2015 list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Another great year. MaidenUncle Acid & The DeadbeatsThe SwordSaxon(in October)RiversideVon Hertzen BrothersThe KVBCourtney BarnettBop EnglishTim BownessSteven WilsonGhostMuseFNMTame ImpalaDavid Gilmour(next week)Sweet Billy PilgrimAristocratsRichard ThompsonSarah CracknellDistrict 97Built To SpillAnekdotenTherapy? That's one sweet year. So far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) 1. The Sword - High Country: Eh, besides a few tracks this one didn't really do much for me. Stoner rock is great and all but other bands have done it better. I really think they should have stuck to their roots. This was truly awful. They screwed up with this direction Open to the new Saxon, Gilmour and Riverside. A few from that list Hatchey I will have to do some research on Edited September 9, 2015 by Steevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 New Stratovarius Album today on the 9th :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 1. Nightwish- Endless Forms Most Beautiful A lot of my initial "new release" enthusiasm had waned at this point, but what remains is an absolutely magnificent work of art that, whilst only subtley adding new elements to the bands sound, remains a fresh, invigorating and ultimately moving listening experience. Nothing comes close to this. 2. Toto- XIV A few months ago,I predicted this one to be my album of the year, hands down. But it isn't. Partly this is because Nightwish SLAYED my year, but also, their is an overriding sense of familiarity to this album that, whilst not taking away at all from the greatness of the songs, feels only slightly less than fresh. For all my issues with their last album, Falling In Between, I would have to say I applaud that release for at least feeling like a new chapter. But if this is to be my beloved Toto's final album, they end their recording career with one of their finest albums of all time. At its best,it rivals their most famous classics. 3. Fifth Harmony- Reflection A year spent battling depression, quitting very strong meds, and making big changes in my personal life, left me at times with little desire to pay attention to complex music. This album, a collection of typical sounding chart pop and rnb, brought a lot of innocent joy to my unfocused mind. Does it deserve a place on my list? No. But I cannot deny that this is the most I have enjoyed a modern pop album since 2003. 4. The Gentle Storm- Diary A magnificent concept album, I bought the four disc edition: The gentle version, the heavy version, and each variations instrumental discs. An absolute heavenly delight! 5. Bon Jovi- Burning Bridges This is meant to be a "fans only" album, being a small collection of unreleased songs, demos and a couple of new ones. This smacks of contractual obligation, as around the time of its release, the band left their label and they have announced a new, proper album for next year. What we have here, for all the antihype from the band themselves, is the strongest collection of songs from this band since 1995. And Richie Sambora had little to no part in its creation. Stellar. More in a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Disappointments so far: 1. Paradise Lost- The Plague WithinThe metallic edge of the two previous albums remains. The production is cleaner. Some great songs. But the melodies are not as strong, and after two phenomenal albums in Faith Divides Us, Death Unites Us and Tragic Idol, this really falls flat. Bad album? No. 2. Idlewild- Everything Ever WrittenThis Scottish band is one of my favourites. Punk, REM style pop, Killers style choruses and a strong folk and American leaning pervades this album. As it did the previous five. Which were absolutely breathtaking. This one is just...nice. But after four years of quiet, this was a limp comeback. 3. Iron Maiden- Book Of SoulsBored already. But not easily faulted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I feel disappointed by the new The Sword album but I got the new Witchsorrow (a three piece English Doom Metal band) yesterday and it's a killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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