Siddharth
Long Distance Trooper
#18. "Before I Forget"
'Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)' (2004), Slipknot
I was introduced to this song and the band through a Facebook game called 'Guitar Flash'. I was just getting into Metal and have had a taste of Iron Maiden and Metallica. But the moment I got to heard the vocals, it was something else! I must say this is the song that opened the gates of the more extreme sub-genres for me. The lyrics are really heartfelt and to the point, instead of creating an imagery or anything. While the band's first two albums are much heavier musically, Vol. 3 has got a perfect balance between melody and heaviness, along with introducing guitar bridges and occassional solos. This is perfectly captured in this song. The rather unconventional instruments like turntables, keyboards and bongos (of which, one is at times played by a baseball bat!) are incorporated very well by the band and adds a dynamic to the music.
#17. "The Hunter"
'Under Lock And Key' (1985), Dokken
Dokken was one of the very first bands that got me into Glam metal. Their entire 80s run is just solid and they got even more better with each album. While there is heaviness with a sense of mischief in 'Tooth And Nail' and musical prowess in 'Back For The Attack', this album has the best of both sides, where each song is a hit in its own right. But for me, it is best demonstrated in their song "The Hunter". The opening sharp riff really sets the vibe. George Lynch's guitar tone is just too good and that's what sets him apart as a musician. Not to mention, his solo in the song is, in my opinion, the best solo of the decade. Don Dokken's voice is soothing while still maintaining a hard rocking energy.
'Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)' (2004), Slipknot
I was introduced to this song and the band through a Facebook game called 'Guitar Flash'. I was just getting into Metal and have had a taste of Iron Maiden and Metallica. But the moment I got to heard the vocals, it was something else! I must say this is the song that opened the gates of the more extreme sub-genres for me. The lyrics are really heartfelt and to the point, instead of creating an imagery or anything. While the band's first two albums are much heavier musically, Vol. 3 has got a perfect balance between melody and heaviness, along with introducing guitar bridges and occassional solos. This is perfectly captured in this song. The rather unconventional instruments like turntables, keyboards and bongos (of which, one is at times played by a baseball bat!) are incorporated very well by the band and adds a dynamic to the music.
#17. "The Hunter"
'Under Lock And Key' (1985), Dokken
Dokken was one of the very first bands that got me into Glam metal. Their entire 80s run is just solid and they got even more better with each album. While there is heaviness with a sense of mischief in 'Tooth And Nail' and musical prowess in 'Back For The Attack', this album has the best of both sides, where each song is a hit in its own right. But for me, it is best demonstrated in their song "The Hunter". The opening sharp riff really sets the vibe. George Lynch's guitar tone is just too good and that's what sets him apart as a musician. Not to mention, his solo in the song is, in my opinion, the best solo of the decade. Don Dokken's voice is soothing while still maintaining a hard rocking energy.
