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drg55
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Topic: New Threshold CD "Dead Reckoning" Posted: March 24 2007 at 21:45 |
Threshold have released their new album "Dead Reckoning"
you can hear "Slipstream" and "Pilot in the Sky of Dreams" at
http://www.myspace.com/thresholdofficial
or
http://www.thresh.net/
In my book this is a bloody good band, certainly the best cd I bought last year was "Subsurface".
Reference a recent discussion I also like Dream Theater, also in my top 6 prog bands.
Threshold has got guts and also heart.
Davo (Downunder)
http://www.myspace.com/davo4prog
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kiligian
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Posted: March 24 2007 at 22:54 |
this cd has already got rad review at www.melodicrock.com an 95 or 96 i
forger somewhere round there this is definately cd u dont want to be
without this year....
subsurface was more aimed at politcal standbase for lyrics this one is
more on how media likes to follow everyone else not be them also how we
get lost in our dreams etc it has multiple theme to it.....
if i had to compare the 2 to none other it is impossilbe both r killer albums subsurface and dead reckoning...
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lighthouse
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 00:10 |
Its an enjoyable enough CD some engaging moments, though I was hoping for something a little more mature sounding from these guys they are getting older now
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NotSoKoolAid
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 00:29 |
I agree with lighthouse, though I would add they have much greater past material.
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R_DeNIRO
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 00:32 |
Critical Mass was their pick. This "Dead Reckoning" is too simple and forward-metal oriented.
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catsclaw
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 00:57 |
It doesn't look like this one is available until April 24th in the USA. I guess I have to wait. :(
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 05:28 |
^ yes, it was released in Europe last friday though.
Many magazines praise the album and say that it's better than Subsurface ... I can't agree. Subsurface is my favorite, it's their most solid release with the best songwriting and melodies.
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Uroboros
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 08:31 |
^^^ Same here, Mike. I actually prefer Critical Mass and Hypothetical to this one too, but that doesn't change the fact that it's a beautiful album. It doesn't disappoint in providing inspired melodies in a tasteful instrumental arrangement. That's what I've come to love them for and this album is proof that they're still masters of their own style.
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drg55
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 20:00 |
I was a little disappointed when I first heard it, because I expected more like Subsurface, however it grows on you, like many albums you have to hear them a few times over. It is a different creative direction, and a good one.
Various of the tracks were previewed on Rogues Gallery, with Frans a few weeks ago.
http://www.thedividingline.com/rg.html
Davo
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