STILL rockin' my socks off!

[Deb]

Deb, just called the HOB box office. I asked him how many tickets have been sold. He can't be sure, but said it's between 100 and 125 so far. Don't know if they're going to sell it out or not.

Doesn't surprise me, a friend who goes to tons of shows told me the classic rock acts don't usually sell out until closer to. And considering it hasn't even really been announced yet, heck EM just recently put it on his website. There new album hasn't even dropped yet, so I'm still saying they'll sell out or close to by show time. Personally, I don't care if they do or not, less people to fight for front row.

They're, not there.

I wouldn't be too concerned about fighting for the front row Deb.....shouldn't be too much trouble. The place only holds 600, maybe.

LOL, wrong.

LOL at both of you - how about their?

LOL I saw my error and corrected mine first.

[Rockindeano]

I would have corrected mine first, but I was watching Spoogefest Cumpilation #5, so I was a bit sidetracked to be sure.

You want the link Deb?

[Andrew]

So far "Around the world " is my fave.

How would you have heard that B?

There are ways to get the songs LONG before the CD drops....been doing it for YEARS. I usually get everything between 2 weeks-2 months early....so far, the hardest thing to get was the Nelson....

Well derrrr...it's called advance promotion for press. And certain assholes leak the advance copies. Albums are generally ready 3-4 months ahead of date, so it depends on what the label does with the music.

But the Mr. Big is being kept tightly wrapped...so I'm asking the question.

[Deb]

So far "Around the world " is my fave.

How would you have heard that B?

There are ways to get the songs LONG before the CD drops....been doing it for YEARS. I usually get everything between 2 weeks-2 months early....so far, the hardest thing to get was the Nelson....

Well derrrr...it's called advance promotion for press. And certain assholes leak the advance copies. Albums are generally ready 3-4 months ahead of date, so it depends on what the label does with the music.

But the Mr. Big is being kept tightly wrapped...so I'm asking the question.

Double entendre........

[Andrew]

ZIIIIIINNNNGGG!!!!!!

You hear that? That was the big fish Andrew taking the bait and running with Dan's line. Dude, he does this this just to piss people off. Have you not figured this out yet?

I'm not sure what Mandy's problem is, but I'm talking about the one song that's posted. His vocals are weak and not at all out front.

All kidding aside, I have to agree with you here. I am not at all impressed by his singing. Does nothing for me...doesn't grab the listener at all.

LOL

I really take any and all "review" comments on this board with a grain of salt. The opinions I respect are posted elsewhere and so far it's al thumbs up. If one knew this band truly (and same for any other band), then there would be no debate at all.

[Saint John]

He's one of the VERY best rockers I know.

[Deb]

ZIIIIIINNNNGGG!!!!!!

You hear that? That was the big fish Andrew taking the bait and running with Dan's line. Dude, he does this this just to piss people off. Have you not figured this out yet?

I'm not sure what Mandy's problem is, but I'm talking about the one song that's posted. His vocals are weak and not at all out front.

All kidding aside, I have to agree with you here. I am not at all impressed by his singing. Does nothing for me...doesn't grab the listener at all.

LOL

I really take any and all "review" comments on this board with a grain of salt. The opinions I respect are posted elsewhere and so far it's al thumbs up. If one knew this band truly (and same for any other band), then there would be no debate at all.

True that! And not a negative comment in sight under all 3 of the youtubes either. And we are talking about a few American males comments whose taste is in their ass, no worries!

[Rockindeano]

ZIIIIIINNNNGGG!!!!!!

You hear that? That was the big fish Andrew taking the bait and running with Dan's line. Dude, he does this this just to piss people off. Have you not figured this out yet?

I'm not sure what Mandy's problem is, but I'm talking about the one song that's posted. His vocals are weak and not at all out front.

All kidding aside, I have to agree with you here. I am not at all impressed by his singing. Does nothing for me...doesn't grab the listener at all.

LOL

I really take any and all "review" comments on this board with a grain of salt. The opinions I respect are posted elsewhere and so far it's al thumbs up. If one knew this band truly (and same for any other band), then there would be no debate at all.

Hey I didn't say he sucked! I am just saying he has a nice voice but it sounds cookie cutter melodic to me. What, I can't have an opinion? Go take some more vicodin, Pussy.

[Rockindeano]

ZIIIIIINNNNGGG!!!!!!

You hear that? That was the big fish Andrew taking the bait and running with Dan's line. Dude, he does this this just to piss people off. Have you not figured this out yet?

I'm not sure what Mandy's problem is, but I'm talking about the one song that's posted. His vocals are weak and not at all out front.

All kidding aside, I have to agree with you here. I am not at all impressed by his singing. Does nothing for me...doesn't grab the listener at all.

LOL

I really take any and all "review" comments on this board with a grain of salt. The opinions I respect are posted elsewhere and so far it's al thumbs up. If one knew this band truly (and same for any other band), then there would be no debate at all.

True that! And not a negative comment in sight under all 3 of the youtubes either. And we are talking about a few American males comments whose taste is in the ass, no worries!

I am heading over there now Deb.

[Deb]

I really take any and all "review" comments on this board with a grain of salt. The opinions I respect are posted elsewhere and so far it's al thumbs up. If one knew this band truly (and same for any other band), then there would be no debate at all.

True that! And not a negative comment in sight under all 3 of the youtubes either. And we are talking about a few American males comments whose taste is in their ass, no worries!

I am heading over there now Deb.

Dont be an.........

[S2M]

Wow Drew...your true record label owning elitism is showing fully now....I guess your members here are too lowly to have opinions on such earthshattering topics like album reviews.....?

I guess one would have to be quite an expert on ingratiation to warrant such respect, huh?

By other sites you must mean HH....no wonder my 2 PMs have gone unanswered.....pretty soon your ego will be too big for Hobart...

[timstar78]

I've been listening to the song over the weekend and it keeps getting better. I find the hooks to be memorable and the musicianship, as expected, is stellar. Love how Paul did not overplay with the solo, but displayed just enough chops. One of my favorite guitar players.

As far as Eric, the guy just turned 50. His voice sounds pretty strong to me.

[Deb]

Wow Drew...your true record label owning elitism is showing fully now....

Nah, that's just his great taste showing.

[Andrew]

Wow Drew...your true record label owning elitism is showing fully now....I guess your members here are too lowly to have opinions on such earthshattering topics like album reviews.....?

I guess one would have to be quite an expert on ingratiation to warrant such respect, huh?

By other sites you must mean HH....no wonder my 2 PMs have gone unanswered.....pretty soon your ego will be too big for Hobart...

LOL

Dude, you really are a tool sometimes. My record label owning elitism? WTF has that got to do with anything?
Are Mr. Big on my label? Do you occasionally talk absolute bollocks?

You can have all the opinions you like....and I can equally disagree with any (all) of them! If I think the call here against this Mr. Big track is unfair and I'll damn well say so....just as you will post some utter crapola like you have here, to deflect attention away from your bizzare tastes.

[Andrew]

Wow Drew...your true record label owning elitism is showing fully now....

Nah, that's just his great taste showing.

Let me know if you work out what he's talking about!

[Andrew]

By other sites you must mean HH....no wonder my 2 PMs have gone unanswered.....pretty soon your ego will be too big for Hobart...

That's one place of several. What PMs?

[Saint John]

Wow Drew...your true record label owning elitism is showing fully now....I guess your members here are too lowly to have opinions on such earthshattering topics like album reviews.....?

I guess one would have to be quite an expert on ingratiation to warrant such respect, huh?

By other sites you must mean HH....no wonder my 2 PMs have gone unanswered.....pretty soon your ego will be too big for Hobart...

LOL

Dude, you really are a tool sometimes. My record label owning elitism? WTF has that got to do with anything?
Are Mr. Big on my label? Do you occasionally talk absolute bollocks?

You can have all the opinions you like....and I can equally disagree with any (all) of them! If I think the call here against this Mr. Big track is unfair and I'll damn well say so....just as you will post some utter crapola like you have here, to deflect attention away from your bizzare tastes.

You can't possibly think that Martin's vocals on that song are proper in the mix. If he's as good as you claim (which he's not), then let's hear him!!

[Rockindeano]

Wow Drew...your true record label owning elitism is showing fully now....I guess your members here are too lowly to have opinions on such earthshattering topics like album reviews.....?

I guess one would have to be quite an expert on ingratiation to warrant such respect, huh?

By other sites you must mean HH....no wonder my 2 PMs have gone unanswered.....pretty soon your ego will be too big for Hobart...

LOL

Dude, you really are a tool sometimes. My record label owning elitism? WTF has that got to do with anything?
Are Mr. Big on my label? Do you occasionally talk absolute bollocks?

You can have all the opinions you like....and I can equally disagree with any (all) of them! If I think the call here against this Mr. Big track is unfair and I'll damn well say so....just as you will post some utter crapola like you have here, to deflect attention away from your bizzare tastes.

You can't possibly think that Martin's vocals on that song are proper in the mix. If he's as good as you claim (which he's not), then let's hear him!!

That was a nice cast Dan. You got that one waaaay out there. You using worms or lure's? Large mouth Andrew will be swimming along shortly I am sure.

[Andrew]

You can't possibly think that Martin's vocals on that song are proper in the mix. If he's as good as you claim (which he's not), then let's hear him!!

If you are going to review anything off a shitty ripped-from-TV YouTube video....

[Andrew]

That was a nice cast Dan. You got that one waaaay out there. You using worms or lure's? Large mouth Andrew will be swimming along shortly I am sure.

Waste of time....

[Saint John]

You can't possibly think that Martin's vocals on that song are proper in the mix. If he's as good as you claim (which he's not), then let's hear him!!

If you are going to review anything off a shitty ripped-from-TV YouTube video....

Fair point. But it's all I have right now.

[Jana]

Here's a louder video of that song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u93cip0U ... re=related

[Deb]

You can't possibly think that Martin's vocals on that song are proper in the mix. If he's as good as you claim (which he's not), then let's hear him!! :idea:

Ok, a week or so ago playing a little impromptu accoustic show with Billy in London. His vocals are still as strong as ever..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mnVhHW4Bm0 (lol dude in the crowd looks like a long-haired Travis ).

But I do agree they could have been higher in the mix on that song, he's got powerful pipes and they don't show as much on that one.

[Jana]

You can't possibly think that Martin's vocals on that song are proper in the mix. If he's as good as you claim (which he's not), then let's hear him!! :idea:

Ok, a week or so ago playing a little impromptu accoustic show with Billy in London. His vocals are still as strong as ever..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mnVhHW4Bm0 (lol dude in the crowd looks like a long-haired Travis)

But I do agree they could have been higher in the mix on that song, he's got powerful pipes and they don't show as much on that one.

Check my link above your post. His vocals sound louder in this clip and more in the forefront.

[Andrew]

You can't possibly think that Martin's vocals on that song are proper in the mix. If he's as good as you claim (which he's not), then let's hear him!! :idea:

Ok, a week or so ago playing a little impromptu accoustic show with Billy in London. His vocals are still as strong as ever..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mnVhHW4Bm0 (lol dude in the crowd looks like a long-haired Travis).

Yeah, he sounds great eh?

Wait till you hear the new track American Beauty
...and the ballad Stranger In My Life.

[Deb]

Here's a louder video of that song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u93cip0U ... re=related

Yes, it definitely IS a little better. I changed my link in my original thread post, thanks.

[Deb]

You can't possibly think that Martin's vocals on that song are proper in the mix. If he's as good as you claim (which he's not), then let's hear him!! :idea:

Ok, a week or so ago playing a little impromptu accoustic show with Billy in London. His vocals are still as strong as ever..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mnVhHW4Bm0 (lol dude in the crowd looks like a long-haired Travis).

Yeah, he sounds great eh?

Wait till you hear the new track American Beauty
...and the ballad Stranger In My Life.

Can't wait! Looking forward to the Making Of....and videos DVD too. And gawd-dang it's GREAT to see those 2 smiling together again in that Electrified clip, isn't it!

[kgdjpubs]

:D That's my boys..........back to kickin' ass, I like it!

Undertow ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zit9TQADS6o

Can't wait to hear the rest of the album and finally see them LIVE. Oh hell ya!

Thoughts?

Honestly, I like it....there's one caveat - the music is great. The vocals, not so much...I keep saying these guys can't seem to write a catchy song.....and the streak continues.....

personally, they have the same thing Talisman did for me on a bunch of their songs. A lot of jamming, with the vocals and melodies seemingly as an afterthought. There's talent in the band for sure, but most of their songs just don't work for me. Oh well...

[Behshad]

:D That's my boys..........back to kickin' ass, I like it!

Undertow ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zit9TQADS6o

Can't wait to hear the rest of the album and finally see them LIVE. Oh hell ya!

Thoughts?

Honestly, I like it....there's one caveat - the music is great. The vocals, not so much...I keep saying these guys can't seem to write a catchy song.....and the streak continues.....

personally, they have the same thing Talisman did for me on a bunch of their songs. A lot of jamming, with the vocals and melodies seemingly as an afterthought. There's talent in the band for sure, but most of their songs just don't work for me. Oh well...

Way off !

[Deb]

Deb, just called the HOB box office. I asked him how many tickets have been sold. He can't be sure, but said it's between 100 and 125 so far. Don't know if they're going to sell it out or not.

Doesn't surprise me, a friend who goes to tons of shows told me the classic rock acts don't usually sell out until closer to. And considering it hasn't even really been announced yet, heck EM just recently put it on his website. There new album hasn't even dropped yet, so I'm still saying they'll sell out or close to by show time. Personally, I don't care if they do or not, less people to fight for front row.

Their, not there.

I wouldn't be too concerned about fighting for the front row Deb.....shouldn't be too much trouble. The place only holds 600, maybe.

Almost looks like the one US date so far is like a warm up for the big ones in Japan, etc. From EM's site.......

New tour dates just announced and more on the way any day now:

April 2nd House of Blues, Sunset Strip - Hollywood, CA.
April 7th Osaka Castle Hall
April 9th Kanazawa Kagekiza
April 11th Fukuoka Shimin Kaikan
April 12th Hiroshima ALSOK Hall
April 14th Nagoya Aichi Ken Geijutsu Gekijo
April 15th Iwate Kenmin Kaikan
April 17th Sapporo Koseinenkin Kaikan
April 19th Akita Kenmin Kaikan
April 20th ZEPP Sendai
April 22nd Kanagawa Kenmin Kaikan
April 25th Budokan