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Black sheep album of your favorite band?
Posted on 2/13/17 at 10:28 pm
Posted on 2/13/17 at 10:28 pm
Don't get me wrong. Everything Alterbridge (greatest alternative/metal band of all time) puts out is god tier, flawless music. But even they have an album that makes you scratch their head thinking what they were doing.
In this case, ABIII is the culprit. Alterbridge isn't necessarily known for having uplifting music all the time, but usually they keep their content pretty lively. Not in this case. Even the name of the album is weird. Dark themes are all over the album and there's really only one song that wouldn't make an emotionally fragile person want to kill themself. The riffs are sludgy and I'm almost convinced Myles Kennedy slit his wrists through the entire writing process.
In fact, listen to the song "Open Your Eyes" from the One Day Remains album, then listen to "Show Me A Sign" from ABIII. Even the frickin' single is about someone who is too afraid of the world around him and easily manipulated. Hence the name "Isolation."
Definitely don't advise listening to that album after a tough divorce.
In this case, ABIII is the culprit. Alterbridge isn't necessarily known for having uplifting music all the time, but usually they keep their content pretty lively. Not in this case. Even the name of the album is weird. Dark themes are all over the album and there's really only one song that wouldn't make an emotionally fragile person want to kill themself. The riffs are sludgy and I'm almost convinced Myles Kennedy slit his wrists through the entire writing process.
In fact, listen to the song "Open Your Eyes" from the One Day Remains album, then listen to "Show Me A Sign" from ABIII. Even the frickin' single is about someone who is too afraid of the world around him and easily manipulated. Hence the name "Isolation."
Definitely don't advise listening to that album after a tough divorce.
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Posted on 2/14/17 at 7:24 am to FourThreeForty
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Everything Alterbridge (greatest alternative/metal band of all time) puts out is god tier, flawless music.
put the pipe down and back away slowly.....Seriously, get yourself some help.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 7:32 am to FourThreeForty
Alterbridge kinda blows dogs.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 8:13 am to FourThreeForty
Def Leppard - Slang
Now - don't get me wrong, the album has some of the best ambiance of any Def Leppard album. There wasn't the overproduction sound where Mutt Lange was trying to incorporate Wall of Sound principles to achieve a Boston-like effect. The best way to describe it is Pink Floyd meets Pearl Jam - they were trying to consciously go in another musical direction.
I don't fault them for taking risks at that point - they had been slammed for "selling out" with Hysteria and Adrenalize - at that point, they had recovered from losing a drummer's arm, the death of a founding guitarist (Steve Clark, the heart and soul of the Def Leppard sound), disease and arrests. Although the band admits that Adrenalize was an even bleaker time (immediately after losing Clark), Slang was much darker than their other albums, as the absence of their longtime producer Mutt Lange afforded them the freedom to express themselves more openly.
I think the problem is - there isn't really a fun song in there to break it up - it's all pretty dark.
My favorite song on the album was the first single, "Work it Out" - written entirely by Vivian Campbell.
Now - don't get me wrong, the album has some of the best ambiance of any Def Leppard album. There wasn't the overproduction sound where Mutt Lange was trying to incorporate Wall of Sound principles to achieve a Boston-like effect. The best way to describe it is Pink Floyd meets Pearl Jam - they were trying to consciously go in another musical direction.
I don't fault them for taking risks at that point - they had been slammed for "selling out" with Hysteria and Adrenalize - at that point, they had recovered from losing a drummer's arm, the death of a founding guitarist (Steve Clark, the heart and soul of the Def Leppard sound), disease and arrests. Although the band admits that Adrenalize was an even bleaker time (immediately after losing Clark), Slang was much darker than their other albums, as the absence of their longtime producer Mutt Lange afforded them the freedom to express themselves more openly.
I think the problem is - there isn't really a fun song in there to break it up - it's all pretty dark.
My favorite song on the album was the first single, "Work it Out" - written entirely by Vivian Campbell.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 8:36 am to Ace Midnight
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I think the problem is - there isn't really a fun song in there to break it up - it's all pretty dark
What about the song "Slang"?
Posted on 2/14/17 at 9:15 am to FourThreeForty
Tool - 10,000 days
Now I don't dislike this record, but I did find it a disappointment compared to all of their previous work. Many of the riffs were direct ripoffs of previous songs, and the progressions were a bit stale. I felt there were some amazing tracks on this record, but some of them fell far short of their standard.
With that said, the song 10,000 Days is one of their top 3 tracks for me.
Now I don't dislike this record, but I did find it a disappointment compared to all of their previous work. Many of the riffs were direct ripoffs of previous songs, and the progressions were a bit stale. I felt there were some amazing tracks on this record, but some of them fell far short of their standard.
With that said, the song 10,000 Days is one of their top 3 tracks for me.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 9:22 am to FourThreeForty
This will be tough as it pertains to the Rolling Stones.
As far as studio albums go, probably Dirty Work ('86) even though it contains one of my fav Stones songs in "One Hit". Mick didn't care anything about doing the album as he and Keith were feuding. Mick then let them know he had no intention in touring for the album, which was probably the best decision.
There could be numerous scratch-your-head moments when it comes to compilations but some of those were out of their hands and due to record company stuff.
They probably could have not had as many live albums. In fact the first one Got Live If You Want It! was partially recorded with a mic hanging over a balcony.
With Chicago, anything outside of the first 12 albums, 16, 17, 18, and 19 are candidates.
As far as studio albums go, probably Dirty Work ('86) even though it contains one of my fav Stones songs in "One Hit". Mick didn't care anything about doing the album as he and Keith were feuding. Mick then let them know he had no intention in touring for the album, which was probably the best decision.
There could be numerous scratch-your-head moments when it comes to compilations but some of those were out of their hands and due to record company stuff.
They probably could have not had as many live albums. In fact the first one Got Live If You Want It! was partially recorded with a mic hanging over a balcony.
With Chicago, anything outside of the first 12 albums, 16, 17, 18, and 19 are candidates.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 9:58 am to FourThreeForty
Metallica-St Anger
NIN-With Teeth
Megadeth-Youthanasia
NIN-With Teeth
Megadeth-Youthanasia
Posted on 2/14/17 at 9:59 am to FourThreeForty
Not of my favorite band...but my father's. He always loved The Statler Brothers. Their most brilliant album was under their alias...
Lester Roadhog Moran and the Cadillac Cowboys - Live at the Johnny Mack Brown High School.
Lester Roadhog Moran and the Cadillac Cowboys - Live at the Johnny Mack Brown High School.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 10:22 am to FourThreeForty
dredg - Chuckles and Mr. Squeezy. 
Posted on 2/14/17 at 10:31 am to ConfusedHawgInMO
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What about the song "Slang"?
Fair enough - but I guess because I don't really care for it, I don't think it's all that fun.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 10:32 am to Midget Death Squad
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Tool - 10,000 days
Now I don't dislike this record, but I did find it a disappointment compared to all of their previous work. Many of the riffs were direct ripoffs of previous songs, and the progressions were a bit stale. I felt there were some amazing tracks on this record, but some of them fell far short of their standard.
I could have typed all of that, MDS.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 10:40 am to FourThreeForty
Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes - Social Distortion
It really hurts me to type it or say it because I love Social D so much but I just wish they (he? Mike Ness) had quit before this one. It just feels (to me) like a money-grab. The songs lack any of the heart and soul of their previous records.
It really hurts me to type it or say it because I love Social D so much but I just wish they (he? Mike Ness) had quit before this one. It just feels (to me) like a money-grab. The songs lack any of the heart and soul of their previous records.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 12:17 pm to FourThreeForty
Dave Matthews Band- Stand Up
The only album in which they worked with producer Mark Batson, who had done plenty of R&B records. Main criticisms by most are the overall sound and apparent minimization of Carter Beauford's drums. While certainly not a masterpiece, it does have some really good songs which have become a staple at live shows.
Favoritw tracks: American Baby, You Might Die Trying & Steady As We Go, Dreamgirl
The only album in which they worked with producer Mark Batson, who had done plenty of R&B records. Main criticisms by most are the overall sound and apparent minimization of Carter Beauford's drums. While certainly not a masterpiece, it does have some really good songs which have become a staple at live shows.
Favoritw tracks: American Baby, You Might Die Trying & Steady As We Go, Dreamgirl
This post was edited on 2/14/17 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 2/14/17 at 12:37 pm to RockAndRollDetective
And I'm sure you base that on everything else but the fact that they were made up of 3 members of Creed. 
Posted on 2/14/17 at 12:54 pm to Ace Midnight
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I don't really care for it, I don't think it's all that fun.
Duly noted.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 1:22 pm to FourThreeForty
Weird Food and Devastation by The Connells. Turrible.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 1:36 pm to Ace Midnight
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I could have typed all of that, MDS.
Funny because I expected the Tool army to come here and bash this line of thinking. I'm glad to see there's honesty here
Posted on 2/14/17 at 3:15 pm to Chitter Chatter
I didn't think Dirty Work was that bad. I thought One Hit, Too Rude, Dirty Work, Sleep Tonight and Had it with You were all solid songs.
I thought Their Satanic Magesties Request was their worst.
I thought Their Satanic Magesties Request was their worst.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 3:28 pm to FourThreeForty
A Blessing and a Curse by Drive-By Truckers. It was a big change from the gritty southern rock of Southern Rock Opera and the previous two albums with Jason Isbell, Decoration Day and Dirty South. It was certainly a tumultuous time for the band as Isbell would be asked to leave less than a year after the release. The album was hastily recorded, with many of the songs recorded shortly after writing. The two Isbell contributions are arguably his weakest songs penned with DBT. Interestingly, the two Cooley songs have gone on to become fvorites in the DBT catalog. The most enduring part of the album is it's final line in the final verse, "It's great to be alive"
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