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[GhostofCain]

 

[The_7th_one]

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I liked it, but some artists f***d the songs

 

[GhostofCain]

 

[Siddharth]

 

[GhostofCain]

 

[GhostofCain]

I liked it, but some artists f***d the songs

The quality of the collaborations is indeed quite varied. Funnily enough, I think that Biff Byford is the one that fares the worst!

Either way, I have found myself headbanging to the album while having lunch, which is always a good sign.

 

[GhostofCain]

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Not the best Bruce album by a long shot, but I was living in Perth (Western Australia) at the time, and I have fond memories of driving around listening to it really loudly.

Understatement of the century!

I have tried really hard to like the album, alas with no luck. I have the special edition gathering dust at home. At least he could have included a giant chocolate coin in it!

 

[Kalata]

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Not the best Bruce album by a long shot...

Some of the material on AOB, TCW and (the metal of) TOS is just too good, but as a whole TMP is very consistent, interesting and quite solid imo, a potential favorite vibe. Despite its technical/writing flaws, it can ''rival'' (for me, as a whole) AOB because of a couple of weaker songs and even TOS (not by playing though), as difficult as it sounds and with unfinished songs. No fillers imo, like TCW (AOB ?). It's like BTP for a new century (with a bit more stronger ideas), the approach of some of the guitar work is similar. Skunkworks is different, not to mention the debut. The overall material of almost all is oddly evenly matched in a way.

The heaviness, metal and solid playing/ideas from the previous 3 albums can be found on - Ragnarok, Shadow, Eternity (right), Wounds, Many Doors (chorus) and some parts and sounds of Resurrection Men and Sonata. Speed/power on Mistress, Wounds and probably Resurrection Men, unfortunately. Oh, and Ragnarok, live.


NP: Shadow Of The Gods. I like how dreamy it sounds.

 

[Edington]

Despite its technical/writing flaws, it can ''rival''... AOB because of a couple of weaker songs and even TOS... as difficult as it sounds and with unfinished songs.

Speed/power on Mistress, Wounds and probably Resurrection Men, unfortunately. Oh, and Ragnarok, live.

What do you mean?

 

[SixesAlltheway]

 

[The_7th_one]

I think that Biff Byford is the one that fares the worst!

I agree

 

[The_7th_one]

Polyphony - Without Introduction (1971)

 

[GhostofCain]

Some of the material on AOB, TCW and (the metal of) TOS is just too good, but as a whole TMP is very consistent, interesting and quite solid imo, a potential favorite vibe.

Yep, consistently bad.

I am glad you are finding things to enjoy in that album though.

 

[The_7th_one]

About The Mandrake Project album I have to say that the album start to fail since Face in the mirror. I mean the last 3 songs of the album are really bad worked, finished, produced…

 

[Kalata]

What do you mean?

Because of the great and strong previous material.
The album lacks energy and speed overall, especially compared to the previous album.

About The Mandrake Project album I have to say that the album start to fail since Face in the mirror. I mean the last 3 songs of the album are really bad worked, finished, produced…

3 slow songs to end an album is not a good idea, never will be, but in this case it kind of worked imo (despite Sonata being very specific song).

I am glad you are finding things to enjoy in that album though.

I wonder if the album could be like Skunkworks in the future, similar reaction. Comparing it with the debut is not serious. Maybe it wasn't that big of a surprise that after all this time (and the previous 3 albums), Bruce wanted a slightly different approach (like with BTP). I think he'll continue with that style. As with Maiden, I find the songs great live.

 

[Siddharth]

There is a reason why these guys are among the biggest names...

 

[Siddharth]

 

[Siddharth]

 

[The_7th_one]

Delving - All Paths Diverge (2024)
Awesome instrumental music!

 

[AWM]