My first Niacin album-not that great
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Topic: My first Niacin album-not that great
Posted By: Guests
Subject: My first Niacin album-not that great
Date Posted: March 03 2006 at 19:46
| I downloaded some real cool Niacin songs in the past and thought they sounded great, but I just got the first album and wasn't overly excited. But it does have some good moments |
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Posted By: eugene
Date Posted: March 03 2006 at 20:17
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I would not call Niacin a great band in general ------------- carefulwiththataxe |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 03 2006 at 20:35
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eugene wrote:Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 00:05
| well so far i am correct in saying that no great band has started after 1980 :) |
Posted By: Zac M
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 00:08
Ummmm.........that was the most close minded statement I've heard in a looooong time......  ------------- "Art is not imitation, nor is it something manufactured according to the wishes of instinct or good taste. It is a process of expression." -Merleau-Ponty |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 00:11
| well I haven't been blown away by any band that released their first album after 1980. Sorry to tell u ;) |
Posted By: Moatilliatta
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 01:52
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What album did you get? I recommend Time Crunch and/or Organik. They are the most impressive and enjoyable. More rocking too. Their musicianship is the cream of the crop. Top notch players. ------------- www.last.fm/user/ThisCenotaph  
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 01:55
| i got the debut album. It's only decent |
Posted By: Moatilliatta
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 02:06
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You have got to give my recommendations a shot. I've only heard the debut once, and from what I remember it's not as technical or enjoyable; it's more straightforward jazz (at least compared to present material). Time Crunch and Organik are the ones to check out. You may not like those either, but they're definitely worth a shot. Great Fusion compositions and musicianship. They do some pretty good covers on each too: Time Crunch has a cover of "Red" and Organik has a cover of "King Kong." ------------- www.last.fm/user/ThisCenotaph
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 02:11
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Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 02:46
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Ouch!! "In general"? Er, Dennis Chambers on drums and Billy Sheehan on bass?? If you wanted to get away with ragging on John Novello, you could make a bid for it, but those other two are generally considered the "draws," if you get my drift. And the last two CDs Time Crunch and Organik are amazing! If you like organ-led highly technical fusion trios, you can't not like Niacin! __________________________________________ http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZnicedreemz - http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQs assZnicedreemz ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 02:46
 ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 02:49
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------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 03:12
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Their debut album is only average IMO. The question is: Why do you start with their worst album? Do you ignore the ratings and reviews? Or did you never even plan to give them a chance, and just try to make them fit into your view of modern music? ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to: 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 07:12
| I never look at the ratings. According to this site, Nursery cryme is a top 10 album, but I doubt it would be a top 50 album for me. My dad copied the cd for me |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 07:19
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There are ratings AND reviews. And considering that these are submitted by the same people who post in the forum, there really is no reason to ask for general recommendations here. About Niacin: Get High Bias, it's their best album. ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to:
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 07:49
| yeah i liked the songs i downloaded, so i will check out another album ;) . I guess I was comparing the album to jimmy Smiths Root down lol. It's not in the same league :) |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 13:08
| I don`t think you are looking for any recommendations. I have a pretty good idea what you are looking for but I won`t tell you. Sounds as if your Dad might like the site. |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 15:21
I totally agree. The talent in Niacin is phenomonal.Especially Chambers,one of the best drummers in music today. If you could only try one Niacin album I highly recommend Time Crunch. -------------  |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 17:40
| The thing I didn't like about the first album was the drumming. The drum sound is too loud and he doesn't even play like a jazz drummer. It isn't very authentic sounding |
Posted By: Moatilliatta
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 17:51
High Bias is good, but it's not as exciting or consistent of an album as the last two. Some of the tracks get a little boring to me. I'd rank it third best. ------------- www.last.fm/user/ThisCenotaph
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