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Conas 01:38 am UTC 07/02/16 |
| In reply to: | Braver Review - asimon20 06:38 pm UTC 07/01/16 |
| People on here have heard and are reviewing Braver, despite it not being due for release until September. Am I missing something here? > Hey All, > > Spent about a week with the album, let it grow and mature > and now are ready to put up the review: > > First of all, obviously Meat's voice today is not what it > was 20 years ago. We all acknowledge that - but, I take > Jim's view - that he is now an heroic baritone. No one > sounds the same at 70 and I think it actually gives the > album some heft. I look at it as an older album, and dare > I say, the real Bat III. If you put it in that context, > the questioning of things - relationships, etc - the album > has some real guts. > > In addition, this is the most "theatrical" I have heard > Meat sing in a long time. Again, maybe that is because of > vocal limitations - either way - that creates a version > and an environment to the album. > > Finally, the background and supporting vocals create a > more "conversational" atmosphere that I really love. > > WNTY: I have always loved this song and Meat's raw voice > in the beginning really creates a feel of almost a > "bitter" old man. Love it > > GATW: I like the order of these 2 together - this is > almost the reflection after the bitterness of WNTY. > Separately Ellen and Karla - magical. > > Speaking In Tongues: Heard this at the first OTT with Rob > Evan. This version has grown on me over time and like the > new bridge. Still waver whether I like the backing vocals > or not > > LYADJ: Is Bonnie's version better or just different? Not > sure - either way - love the song - so the more versions > the better > > Souvenirs: I will probably be blasted for this, but I love > this song. I know it is old, I know it has retreads of > LITD - but, love it. If you can seperate the retread > aspect and hold it alone - it is everything Steinman is: > clever lyrics, angst, power piano, duet, amazing bridge - > what else do you need? > > Only When I Feel: Love this also, but wish it was > connected to Break It > > More: Power, power, power - need to some rock and roll - > you got it > > g-dz: Very, very theatrical - again - a nice touch towards > the end. One of my least favorite songs on the album - > but, still great. > > Train: A straight forward rock song - like it. It does > remind me of some of the rock songs on CHSIB. > > Overall, a very good album - and dare I say - the ending > of the trilogy. > > Now I have to figure out how to get to London for Bat. | |
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