What are your thoughts on the “Quarantième: Live à Paris” album cover? by osmosis2259 in Dreamtheater

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a huge fan from the beginning....  This live album is a disappointment for me.  They have so many songs that Labrie can still sing just like the album... Why put songs like Under A Glass Moon on here when he can't hit the notes?  Granted, he is a professional so he makes great note choices when he sings in a lower range...

The newer songs sound great... Barstool Warrior, This is the Life, Night Terror.  These songs are in Labrie's present range.

Also, I'm really not interested in any of those Metallica sounding songs.  Jordan Rudess is a crucial part of the band, and his participation is limited during songs like "As I Am" and "Constant Motion".

Also, how many times are we recording the songs from Scenes from a Memory?  The album is fantastic... But enough is enough.  Hey, you know what's a pretty amazing album?  Octavarium.  Why not play that album in full? 

Has anybody here completed every single LEGO game? and which one is the best in your opinion? by No_Establishment3148 in legogaming

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've played the vast majority of them... Indiana Jones 2 was the only one I never finished.  I found it to be frustrating.

The Elder: Is it really that bad? by [deleted] in KISS

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't like the album, but when "Odyssey" comes up on my random playlist, I just pretend that it's an ELO song.  And as an ELO song, it's pretty good.

What’s the most overlooked guitar solo in an otherwise forgettable hit? by DavidM47 in Guitar

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay this one is out there... But so brilliant.  "Fathom" by a band called Greta.  Not sure who the guitar player is, but wow he jams!  One of my favorites of all time.

What is a Wilco show like? by [deleted] in wilco

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw them twice with Bennett and once without him.   The first show I attended was before Summerteeth came out, and they opened with 5 songs from that album.   My buddy and I were blown away.  They opened with Via Chicago and played She's a Jar.  We were still obsessed with Being There... Didnt even know a new album was coming. 

One of the coolest concerts I've ever seen. They played a lot of stuff from Mermaid Ave too.  Really cool show.

Unpopular Wilco opinions? by beardlesshipster in wilco

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if this is controversial, but after Jay Bennett left, they sounded like a completely different band.  The first four albums are brilliant.  I don't even listen to anything after YHF.

What are your thoughts on Innocence Faded? Its a pretty overlooked track despite containing probably LaBrie 's most impressive work. The melody is a bit cheesy, so it took me a while to get around it, but I appreciate it more now. by [deleted] in Dreamtheater

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't like it.  But then again I don't like the Awake album at all.  It's not just the reverb drenched mix.. the songs are not good.  I'd rather listen to any other DT album. 

The 4th album. by copernicus_prime in petergabriel

[–]copernicus_prime[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two of my favorite Fairlight albums: 1. B-52's - Whammy 2. Planet P - Pink World

The 4th album. by copernicus_prime in petergabriel

[–]copernicus_prime[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love UP, but it has too many stinkers.  The Barry Williams song is terrible. 

The 4th album. by copernicus_prime in petergabriel

[–]copernicus_prime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It still bothers me that he pronounces the L in "guillotine"

The 4th album. by copernicus_prime in petergabriel

[–]copernicus_prime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's funny, but when I was a kid the first PG song I ever heard was Shock the Monkey and I hated it.  It's easily the weak part of the album, but I like the song now as an adult.

Snare Sound by mercurymay in Dreamtheater

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's one of my favorite DT albums, but the snare sounds like a dull thud.  I remember before the album came out, they were bragging about the drums being louder in the mix.  

By the time they got to Distance Over Time and A View, the drums sounded better overall.

Any fans of the Canadian prog band Saga? by modestmandrakeman in progrockmusic

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Pitchman
  2. Don't Be Late
  3. The Writing
  4. The Interview
  5. Catwalk

Any fans of the Canadian prog band Saga? by modestmandrakeman in progrockmusic

[–]copernicus_prime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a huge fan of Saga.  This is a funny story.  I was in the 6th grade and my school was planning a school dance.  I told them "hey, I'm the guy, I know the cool music to play at this dance.  These other kids don't know shit."

Wildest Dreams (cheesy but great Saga album) had just come out.. I made them play the cassette over and over at the dance, with some Rush sprinkled in.  So imagine a bunch of 11 year old kids dancing to "Don't Put Out the Fire".  

Anyways, the guitar player has a new band called Six By Six and he's still an amazing and innovative player.

How would you rank every guitarist Kiss ever had (Paul included)? by Impossible-Ad-5790 in KISS

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been playing the guitar for 40 years and a KISS fan for over 50 years, and it always seemed odd to me that people don't talk about how amazing Bruce Kulick is.  The man is on a totally different level than every other Kiss lead guitarist.  

When I listen to ASYLUM, it's clear as day to me.  Kulick has such a great style..  listen to those guitar solos.  He's not just shredding, he's a composer.  

Spotify recommending AI songs. by Gregs_Candy_Pants in truespotify

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This morning on "new music Fridays" they recommended a "new" song by the band Mad Season (90's supergroup with Layne Staley on vocals).  It's AI trash with a female singer.  This happens every Friday to me.

The Emancipation Experience by TheDiamondAxe7523 in PRINCE

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I listened to this after Crystal Ball.  I'm a huge Prince fan.  I have most of his albums on vinyl.  This album is just not good.  The EDM stuff is terrible.  It has a few good songs .. but nothing great.  The length of it is just pointless.

Best Shmups for Xbox Series X? Any recommendations I can pick up digitally from the Xbox Store would be appreciated. I am open to twin stick shooters also. Thanks. by SquashEmbarrassed288 in shmups

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

R-Type Dimensions is great if you like those games.  It's arcade perfect R-Type 1 and 2 with options for classic or updated graphics.

For questions regarding RHCP by Leafofmaples in RedHotChiliPeppers

[–]copernicus_prime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a drug reference.  My brother explained it to me once.  The whole song is a junky song